The Surprising Power of the Postpartum Journey: Kate West – Into Healing S3, Ep.10

Kate West is a holistic health guide and founder of InnerHum Holistic. Kate dives into the journey of motherhood and the sacred support needed in the postpartum season. Drawing on 20+ years of experience, she explores the healing power of song, ritual, and nourishment, the essential role of community, and the ancestral wisdom that helps mothers reclaim their strength. With tenderness and insight, Kate reframes the postpartum time not just as recovery, but as a sacred time of renewal, resilience, and deep connection.*** EDITORIAL NOTE ***At the time of recording, Kate was co‑running Nest + Bowl, which has since closed. She now offers her work through Innerhum Holistic: https://www.innerhum.earth⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:00 Introduction to Motherhood and Healing00:46 Meet Kate West: Song Weaver and Doula03:11 The Journey to Motherhood08:06 Embracing the Path of Motherhood14:02 The Transformative Power of Song18:22 Navigating Postpartum Challenges23:58 The Sacred Pause and Self-Care40:47 Redefining Motherhood in Modern Society51:46 Exploring Postpartum Depression52:49 The Importance of Connection with Your Baby54:09 Support Systems for New Mothers55:21 The Role of Grief and Sadness56:37 Embracing the Call Inward01:00:39 The Power of Dreams in Postpartum01:02:19 Honoring the Postpartum Period01:19:19 The Significance of Song and Ritual01:26:53 Collective Singing and Community01:38:06 Returning to Nature and Slowing Down01:40:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts👉 Follow Kate:Website: https://www.innerhum.earth/Substack: https://substack.com/@innerhum📚 Episode References:The Dreaming Way by Toko-pa Turner: https://rb.gy/9y720a✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://shorturl.at/ALux9👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.