40. The MOTHER of all episodes w/ Michelle

Welcome back to HappIness With Jess!   Join Jess in this special Mother’s Day episode as she chats with Michelle, a momma, labor doula, and OB nurse with over a decade of experience supporting mothers through every stage of birth. Michelle shares her insights from both professional and personal perspectives, diving into topics like postpartum care, exercise and motherhood, and navigating changes to our bodies and minds after giving birth. Michelle opens up about her own experiences with pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and heartfelt conversations with her husband. She discusses her journey to prioritize health and fitness after having children and the powerful shift to embracing strength over unrealistic standards of beauty. Michelle also talks about the importance of sharing the load with partners and navigating conversations about health and lifestyle changes when one partner may not be on the same page. Tune in for an empowering and insightful conversation that celebrates the joys and challenges of motherhood, offering practical advice and encouragement for moms at every stage of their journey. For more content on self-love, dating, fitness and more, you can follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/happ.i.ness.jess?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==