SPECIAL SERIES: Honoring Stillness - A Gentle Approach to Finding Balance in Postpartum

In this nurturing episode from the 2025 International Day of Calm Summit, we feature Ajoa Ayesu, a compassionate postpartum doula and birthworker dedicated to supporting families through the transformative journey of the fourth trimester and beyond. With a strong background in family and consumer sciences from Florida State University, Ajoa combines clinical expertise with heartfelt community care to guide parents in finding balance and peace during early parenthood.​In her presentation, “Honoring Stillness: A Gentle Approach to Finding Balance in Postpartum,” Ajoa invites us to embrace the often-overlooked power of stillness. She shares insights on how slowing down and tuning into one's own needs can foster healing, connection, and resilience during the postpartum period. Through practical advice and empathetic storytelling, Ajoa empowers parents to prioritize self-care and mindfulness, creating a foundation of calm for both themselves and their families.​Ajoa's dedication to maternal health and her holistic approach to postpartum care make her a vital voice in the conversation on parenting and wellness.​Connect with Ajoa Ayesu:LinkedIn: Ajoa Ayesu*******************************************************Are you ready to STOP YELLING AT YOUR CHILD in just 21 Days? Join my newest program at low introductory pricing... go to ⁠QUITYELLING.COM⁠1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you.2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child (now in English & Spanish)? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest parenting & children’s books today!3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All.4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling... https://celiaArticle.com5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler7. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood9. Get my parenting worksheet and other resources at PumpedUpParenting.Etsy.com10. Join us on ⁠THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CALM⁠, watch the full replay on our YouTube Channel @DayofCalmTake the Pledge, Support our Mission of the Day of Calm Foundation to SOOTHE THE ANGER & RAGE AT THE HUMAN CORE as we work to end senseless violence against our kids.Support our school in Uganda, Share the Day, Attend a Calm Class or Parenting Class and feel great!