58. You’re Not “Just Tired:” What’s Actually Going On in Your Postpartum Body with Allison Occkial episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 32 MIN

58. You’re Not “Just Tired:” What’s Actually Going On in Your Postpartum Body with Allison Occkial

from A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum · host Danielle Bruner

If you’ve ever thought, “I guess this is just motherhood… I’m always going to feel this tired,”—this episode is going to gently challenge that.Today I’m joined by Allison Occkial, a holistic and functional medicine trainer who specializes in helping women understand what’s really going on in their bodies—especially during pregnancy and postpartum.We’re talking about the difference between what’s common and what’s actually normal, why so many moms feel dismissed when it comes to their health, and how your hormones, stress, and daily habits are all deeply connected.This conversation is going to help you stop brushing off your symptoms and start advocating for your body with confidence.In this episode, we cover:What a holistic, functional medicine approach actually means (and why it matters postpartum)Why “eat less, move more” is not the full picture for postpartum healingThe 4 key systems that impact your hormones:Postpartum red flags you shouldn’t ignoreand so much more...Connect with Allison:Instagram: @wellnesswithallyFacebook: Finesse Fitness with AllisonWebsite: https://www.finessefitnesswithallison.com/Book a free consultation to explore working with Allison Support the showConnect with DanielleWebsite: https://abridgetomotherhood.comInstagram: @abridgetomotherhoodShoot me an email: [email protected] Leave a ReviewIf this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review? Your support helps more Christian moms discover the podcast and find hope in Christ during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. After you review the show — take a screenshot and upload it here — so I can send you some happy mail with a little surprise as a thank you.Your feedback means so much to me and helps us reach new moms who desperately need to hear that they are worthy of support!Disclaimer: Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, including Amazon links. This means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the show! 

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If you’ve ever thought, “I guess this is just motherhood… I’m always going to feel this tired,”—this episode is going to gently challenge that. Today I’m joined by Allison Occkial, a holistic and functional medicine trainer who specializes in helping women understand what’s really going on in their bodies—especially during pregnancy and postpartum. We’re talking about the difference between what’s common and what’s actually normal, why so many moms feel dismissed when it comes to their health...

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