Navigating Postpartum Abroad with Stephanie Rubianto

Please Note: We experienced a few brief audio dips during this international recording from Italy. Thank you for your understanding—the wisdom and heart in this conversation are well worth it, and we know you will still deeply enjoy the episode!What happens when the dream of an Italian "slow life" meets the raw, isolating reality of postpartum depression? In this episode, Brittany sits down with writer and content strategist Stephanie Rubinato to unpack the profound identity shift of matrescence while living abroad. Stephanie shares her vulnerable journey of navigating a foreign healthcare system as a woman of color, the physical toll of repressed stress (culminating in a severe battle with shingles), and the life-saving necessity of finding a culturally safe community. Together, they challenge the exhausting "Strong Black Woman" archetype and discuss why breaking intergenerational cycles of silence is a matter of survival. This conversation is a gentle reminder that putting down the heavy cloak of resilience isn't a failure—it is the first step toward true healing.If you found comfort or insight in this episode, please rate, review, and follow the show to help expand our village!Resources:📢 Want to keep up with us in your email inbox? We created Bump to Beyond to ensure that every mother has access to professional healthcare insights and safe, empowering fitness routines. Our newsletter bridges the gap between our podcast episodes with deep dives into maternal wellness that you can read in five minutes or less. Visit our Substack link to subscribe and start building a stronger, healthier foundation for your family today. Check out link below:Link: https://substack.com/@bumptobeyond?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageAdditional Resources: 📞Preeclampsia Support Line: 1-800-665-9341📞National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)📞Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773Follow Stephanie Rubianto (Guest) ⁠🖥️Website⁠⁠: https://www.movedwithpeace.com/🖥️Website⁠⁠: https://www.theitalianreset.com/ ▶︎Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/theitalianresetretreat/ ⁠▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movedwithpeace/ ⁠⁠▶︎Website: 40catering.com Follow Brittany Biggett-Heeren (Host)⁠⁠🖥️ Website: https://www.prismaticvenusfitness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/pvf_tribe/⁠⁠⁠▶︎TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pvf_tribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@UCN1lbzeCKmwWHdNF_eal7dw For more inspiring episodes about wellness, self-care, and expert insights, be sure to subscribe to our channel wherever you listen to podcasts!