Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding, Mom Overwhelm, Returning to Work, Postpartum Identity

Chelsea Barbine INHC, Postpartum Health Coach
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★ TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ★Everything they don't tell you to expect — after you're expecting.The birth class covered the baby. The registry covered the nursery. But nobody gave you a roadmap for this — the exhaustion that doesn't lift, the sleep deprivation that builds, the breastfeeding questions nobody warned you about, and the quiet, unsettling feeling that the version of you that you once knew is nowhere to be found.The Postpartum Better podcast picks up where everyone else left off. Every week, your host Chelsea Barbine brings you honest conversations, real strategies, and the support that should have come with the baby. From postpartum recovery to breastfeeding, from surviving on no sleep to returning to work and figuring out who you are when you get there — this show covers all of it.Chelsea is a postpartum health coach, mom of two, and founder of Postpartum Better. She has supported thousands of moms through the postpartum period — and lived two very different versions of it herself.Imagine feeling like yourself again. Not the pre-baby version — a newer, stronger you who knows who you are, what you need, and doesn’t have to choose between motherhood and your sense of self.Motherhood reshapes you. It doesn't erase you.New episodes every week. Throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It's time to Postpartum Better!Get coached → postpartumbetter.comFollow along → @postpartumbetter

  1. 3D AGO

    146. What If It Didn't Come "Easy"? with Amy Serafini

    Send us Fan Mail For years you've been told it happens so easily. Conception, birth, motherhood and bonding with your baby. But what if it doesn't? In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Amy Serafini — IVF mom of two, with her third miracle on the way — to talk about the maternal mental health journey that starts long before baby arrives and lasts well beyond the early years. From infertility and IVF cycles to birth trauma, NICU life, and the fears that can follow you into parenting years later unless healed, this conversation is raw and full of hope. In this episode we cover: The isolation and emotional toll of trying to conceive and IVFHow your birth experience can shape your postpartum journey and parentingWhy maternal mental health doesn't have an expiration dateThe healing that can deepen your bond with your children years into motherhoodNo matter what chapter of motherhood you're in — you are enough to move through it. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    56 min

  2. MAY 9

    145. She Didn't Want to Be a Mom — Until She Was One with Julie Gonzalves

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the woman who never wanted to be a mom becomes one? In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Julie Gonzalves — who spent years telling her husband motherhood wasn't for her — until a positive pregnancy test at 34 changed everything. Together they talk about: Why maternal mental health starts long before the baby arrivesHow preparing for birth supported Julie when it didn't go according to planWhat postpartum anxiety can feel like, even when you're doing everything "right"And the fears new moms carry quietly — especially around returning to workIf you're navigating new motherhood, postpartum anxiety, or simply trying to hold onto yourself through the beautiful chaos of it all — this episode is for you. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    50 min

  3. MAY 2

    144. Deloitte's Parental Leave Cut: The Conversation Nobody Is Having

    Send us Fan Mail Deloitte US just cut parental leave from 16 weeks to 8. And while everyone is outraged about the number — nobody is talking about what the number was never solving for in the first place. In this episode, I'm going there. Because maternity leave isn't the finish line. It's the starting line. And most companies — even the ones getting praised — are completely missing the mark. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    14 min

  4. APR 25

    143. Infertility, IVF & Postpartum: What If Motherhood Doesn’t Feel How You Expected? with Lauren Dewey

    Send us Fan Mail For many women, the transition into motherhood—especially after years of trying—can feel different than expected. In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Lauren Dewey—mom of two and founder of Brooksybox—to talk about her journey through infertility, navigating IVF alongside her career, and what it really felt like to step into postpartum after years of trying to conceive. Lauren shares: the loss of control that comes with trying to conceivethe identity shift after baby and redefining success beyond careerthe emotional reality of returning to work—and what happens when that path no longer fitsthe 2am moment that changed everything and led her to start her businesshow Brooksy Box is supporting women through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhoodIf you’re trying to conceive, going through IVF, pregnant after infertility, or navigating new motherhood and postpartum identity changes—this conversation will meet you where you are. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Purchase a Brooksybox: https://brooksybox.com/ Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brooksybox  Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    47 min

  5. APR 18

    142. Why You Need to Write a Job Description for Yourself (and Your Husband)

    Send us Fan Mail One of the most common questions Chelsea gets from the moms she coaches is simple: how do you and your partner actually divide responsibilities at home? In this episode, she shares the exact three-step activity she walks every client through — a practical, low-pressure exercise that brings clarity to one of the quietest sources of tension in new parenthood. No rigid systems, no judgment. Just a starting point that works for this season. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    15 min

  6. APR 11

    141. C-Section to VBAC: What This Physical Therapist Didn't Expect About Her Second Postpartum with Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT

    Send us Fan Mail Most moms think postpartum gets easier the second time around. You've done this before. You know what's coming. You're prepared. But that's not how it works. In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Jen Fraboni — Doctor of Physical Therapy and mom of two — who is one of the most trusted women's health educators online, and yet her second postpartum still humbled her.  You’ll learn:  The difference between Jen’s c-section and vaginal birth recoveriesWhat blindsided her most with the one-to-two transition What pelvic floor PT she did (and didn’t do) to support postpartum recoveryHow to rebuild your postpartum strength when you barely have 30 minutesWhy motivation is a myth but accountability changes everythingIf you're expecting your second, in it right now, or just feel like something is off and you can't quite name it — this episode is for you. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Follow Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/ Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    45 min

  7. APR 4

    140. What If You Miss It? The Truth About Baby Milestones & Going Back to Work

    Send us Fan Mail What if you miss it? The first step. The first word. The moment everyone tells you you’ll never get back. For so many working moms, the fear isn’t just about milestones— it’s about what those moments mean. Does it still count if you weren’t there? Will your baby feel it? Are you choosing your career over your child? In this episode, Chelsea breaks down the real reason this fear feels so heavy—and the belief shift that changes everything. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    5 min

  8. MAR 28

    139. The Best Mommy + Me Postpartum Workout Class for Moms with Rachael Bridgens

    Send us Fan Mail Mommy & me classes are supposed to make things easier… so why do they so often feel like the opposite? If you’ve ever: Left a class more stressed than when you arrivedSpent the entire time bouncing, feeding, or stepping outOr skipped it altogether because it just didn’t feel worth the effort…this episode is going to hit. Because what if the problem isn’t you… it’s the setup? In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Rachael Bridgens—mom of two, pre and postnatal Pilates specialist, and founder of Pilates Collective in Audubon, PA—who created the kind of postpartum space most of us wish existed. We’re talking about: Why so many mommy & me classes fall short (and what’s missing)The one shift that allows moms to actually participate (hint: it’s a game-changer)Why Pilates is one of the most supportive ways to return to movement postpartumThe connection between your core, posture, and pelvic floor (and why it matters more than you think)What realistic postpartum recovery should actually look like (not the “bounce back” version)How to reconnect with your body in a way that feels supportive—not overwhelmingThe power of being in a room where other moms just get it Resources Mentioned:  Check out the Pilates Collective Mommy + Me Class: https://www.pilatescollectivehq.com/ Follow Pilates Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pilatescollectivehq/ Build Your Postpartum Support team: https://www.perinatalpartnersnetwork.com/directory Keep your breastmilk cold: https://www.cereschill.com/ Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    41 min
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★ TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ★Everything they don't tell you to expect — after you're expecting.The birth class covered the baby. The registry covered the nursery. But nobody gave you a roadmap for this — the exhaustion that doesn't lift, the sleep deprivation that builds, the breastfeeding questions nobody warned you about, and the quiet, unsettling feeling that the version of you that you once knew is nowhere to be found.The Postpartum Better podcast picks up where everyone else left off. Every week, your host Chelsea Barbine brings you honest conversations, real strategies, and the support that should have come with the baby. From postpartum recovery to breastfeeding, from surviving on no sleep to returning to work and figuring out who you are when you get there — this show covers all of it.Chelsea is a postpartum health coach, mom of two, and founder of Postpartum Better. She has supported thousands of moms through the postpartum period — and lived two very different versions of it herself.Imagine feeling like yourself again. Not the pre-baby version — a newer, stronger you who knows who you are, what you need, and doesn’t have to choose between motherhood and your sense of self.Motherhood reshapes you. It doesn't erase you.New episodes every week. Throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It's time to Postpartum Better!Get coached → postpartumbetter.comFollow along → @postpartumbetter

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