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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 25 MIN

how I’m preparing to thrive in postpartum | wellness habits, meal prep & realistic mom self care

from Hot Mess Habits · host Victoria Harder

let’s chat postpartum 🤍this is all about what postpartum was actually like for me the first time, the mistakes I made, and everything I’m doing differently this time to prepare in a more supportive, realistic way. from meal prep and recovery to self-care, support systems, and slowing down — this is postpartum prep for the wellness-loving, Type B, real-life mom.WELCOMING ALL THE:🤎 mamas preparing for postpartum🧠 adhd / Type B girlies who need realistic systems🍼 first-time moms who don’t know what to expect☕ moms who want to feel supportedwhether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or reflecting on your own experience, I hope this feels like a cozy, honest chat that helps you feel a little less alone and a little more prepared 🤍timestamps:0:00 why I’m focusing more on postpartum than birth this time3:42 what my first postpartum was really like7:55 going back to work too soon (and how it affected me)11:20 the biggest mindset shift I have now14:05 my postpartum meal prep plan18:30 prebooking pelvic floor physio + recovery support20:40 lounge sets, self-care, and feeling like myself at home24:15 creating nursing + care stations around the house27:10 asking for help & setting expectations with support people30:05 the text scripts + postpartum binder idea32:12 final thoughts for anyone entering this season💌 LINKS + FULL BLOG POSTPOSTPARTUM RESOURCES MENTIONED:• postpartum essentials blog post• postpartum amazon essentials 🎧 about the podcast:Hot Mess Habits is the podcast for the high-achieving, want-to-be-organized girly who struggles with consistency and traditional productivity advice. we chat habits, routines, and current obsessions for the everyday, Type B girl. new episodes every weekmusic license: MB01P3LS645GYU1LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaharderxo/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmesshabits/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriaharderxoSHOPMY (gift guides, wfh must-haves, mom life faves): https://shopmy.us/shop/victoriaharderxoAmazon CANADA storefront (best gift guides!!): https://www.amazon.ca/shop/leviandvictoria💖 about meI’m Victoria — a work-from-home mom, content creator, and routine-obsessed Type B girly living in British Columbia, Canada. Here you’ll find realistic habits, WFH vlogs, cozy lifestyle content + mom-life routines.

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