Episode 15: My Positive Birth Story: Josie’s Arrival & My First Year of Motherhood

In this episode, Kaylin is sharing something really special — Josie’s birth story. 🥹✨ We always hear the scary versions of labor and delivery, so today we wanted to record a version that was peaceful, empowering, and actually positive. Kaylin walks through how labor started (hint: it was NOT dramatic), what helped her stay calm without an epidural, what she wishes she’d researched more for the after part, and how it felt to finally meet her daughter. Then we fast-forward into real-life mom stuff: postpartum support, breastfeeding for a full year, why she chose baby-led weaning instead of purees, introducing 200(!!) foods before age one, and how to feed your baby real food without overcomplicating it. Ellie also gives a quick update on her water/bone broth fast and how much inflammation dropped afterward. If you’re pregnant, hope to be, or just want to hear a birth story that doesn’t make you terrified…this one’s for you. 💛 What we talk about: - Going into labor earlier than expected - Delivering without an epidural (and how mindset + support mattered) - The “after baby is born” stuff no one tells you to research - Postpartum help and not doing it all yourself - Starting solids the real-food way (baby-led weaning) - Introducing allergens + why Josie eats what the family eats - Breastfeeding for a year and knowing when you’re both ready to wean Follow us! 📷 Instagram: @kaylinjohnsonfit | @ellie_katrina_decker 🤳🏼 TikTok: @kaylinjohnsonfit | @ellie_k_decker ✨ Apply for Kaylin’s 1:1 Health Mentorship: https://www.healthyempoweredrenewed.com/podcastcoachingform