E295 Navigating Postpartum: Reflections and Insights w/ Erin Finley

In this episode, CJ and Erin Finley, discuss Erin's experience with postpartum. Erin reflects on her thoughts and feelings immediately after giving birth to their son and the challenges she has faced in her physical/mental recovery. She also shares her experience with breastfeeding and adjusting to the demands of caring for a newborn. Tune in to gain insight into the postpartum journey and the realities of the early days of parenthood.   Key Topics [00:00:23] Reflections on Erin's postpartum experience. [00:05:23] How focusing on self-care can bring feelings of guilt. [00:08:32] The recovery process after childbirth. [00:13:55] Contradictory information on postpartum exercise. [00:17:18] Healing your abdominal muscles postpartum. [00:20:45] Running during pregnancy. [00:24:09] The importance of eating quality beef and other nutrient dense foods. [00:28:33] Erin's first time leaving her baby for a business trip. [00:31:34] The separation is in the preparation.   Connect with Erin Instagram TikTok   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram CJ's YouTube CJ's Twitter cjfinley.com   ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram thriveonlife.com