Empowered Postpartum Wellness Audiobook Podcast Experience
by Jade Padlan, RN & Family Health Coach
Welcome to Empowered Postpartum Wellness—part audiobook, part podcast, all heart. Hosted by holistic postpartum nurse and mom of two, Jade Padlan, this unique audio experience gives you real, raw, and research-backed guidance to navigate life after birth. Whether you're recovering from birth, feeding baby at 2 a.m., or just craving support, this is your go-to for postpartum healing, emotional resilience, and nourishing self-care. Featuring chapter-based content, personal insights, meditations, and free bonus resources—this is your audio sanctuary for thriving in motherhood.
Episodes
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2.22 A Healing Meditation After Birth
You did it, mama. You’ve crossed one of life’s most profound thresholds, bringing your baby earthside. Whether your birth was magical, messy, peaceful, or overwhelming, it was real. And now, you deserve a moment to pause, breathe, and begin your healing journey. This meditation is your soft...
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2.21 If You Only Do One Thing & What No One Talks About in Recovery
Forget “getting back” to your old self, postpartum isn’t about rewinding, it’s about rebuilding. In this episode, we’ll talk about why your recovery deserves patience, compassion, and strength over speed. You’ll learn how to focus on what truly supports your body, your core, your pelvic floor…
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2.20 Recovery Isn’t Just Rest, It’s Rituals That Heal
Postpartum recovery doesn’t require big, fancy self-care routines or hours of free time (because let’s be real, you don’t have that). What your body and mind do need are small, grounding rituals woven into the rhythms of your day. Just like your baby thrives on routine, you will too, and these...
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2.19 Beyond 12 Weeks: Loving the Body That Brought You Here
Postpartum healing doesn’t magically end at six or twelve weeks. In this episode, Jade walks you through the truth about long-term recovery, because you’re not “going back,” you’re moving forward. Your core, pelvic floor, hormones, and even your energy are still recalibrating, and that’s not a...
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2.18 If You Only Do One Thing at Your 6-Week Check Up
Your six-week checkup isn’t just a box to tick, it’s your chance to make sure you’re truly healing, body and mind. In this episode, Jade reminds you that recovery doesn’t magically end at six weeks, and you don’t need to pretend you’re “back to normal.” This is your moment to ask the real...
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2.17 The 6-Week Myth: Why Healing Doesn’t End at Your Checkup
At six weeks postpartum, you’re not “done.” You’re just cleared. While the six-week checkup is often treated like a finish line, the truth is, it’s only a checkpoint. Your body, mind, and emotions are still recalibrating, and healing doesn’t follow a neat timeline. In this episode, Jade unpacks…
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2.16 If You Only Do One Thing and What No One Talks About
After birth, especially after a C-section, healing isn’t about powering through. It’s about listening. Your body is giving you signals every single day, and your greatest act of strength is paying attention to them. In this episode, Jade helps you shift from “push harder” mode into “tune in”…
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2.15 A Love Letter to the C-Section Mama
Not every birth unfolds the way we imagined and that shift can feel massive. In this heartfelt episode, Jade offers a raw and compassionate love letter to every mama whose story includes a C-section, whether it was planned, unplanned, or an emergency. This isn’t about failure. This isn’t about…
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2.14 C-Section Healing Weeks 1–8
C-section recovery doesn’t end after a few days in the hospital, it unfolds in waves, over weeks, not days. From the tender progress of weeks 1–3 to the questions and expectations that surface around weeks 4–8, this episode explores the truth about what healing really looks like. In this...
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2.13 C-Section Days 4-7: The Adjustment Phase
The first adrenaline rush of birth has faded, visitors have slowed down, and reality is settling in. Days 4-7 of C-section recovery can feel like a tender turning point, your body is healing beneath the surface, your incision is still vulnerable, and your emotions may rise in waves you didn’t...
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2.12 C-Section Days 2-3: The Soreness Sets In
You made it through the first 24 hours, and now the soreness truly settles in. Moving in and out of bed feels like an Olympic event, laughing and coughing come with a sting, and your body is reminding you that, yes, you just had major abdominal surgery while also becoming someone’s mama. In this...
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2.11 Day 1: The First 24 Hours After a C-Section
"There is no other surgery where you’re cracked open and handed the love of your life all at once." The first 24 hours after a C-section are unlike anything else, your body is fresh from major abdominal surgery, your heart is meeting your baby, and your nervous system is still catching up to what...
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2.10 If You Only Do One Thing...
Rest Is Your Recovery Plan, Not a Luxury You didn’t “just” give birth, you ran a marathon without training, without sleep, with your entire pelvic floor on the line. And now, your body is doing the invisible, powerful, exhausting work of healing. Rest isn’t optional here. It’s medicine. In this...
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2.9 Vaginas & Victory: First 6 Weeks of Healing After Birth, Uncensored
Your body is not ruined. You are a freakin’ masterpiece that just created life. ✨ But let’s be honest - no one really prepares you for what postpartum recovery feels like. Peeing stings like fire, sitting down is suddenly a full strategy session, and sneezing is terrifying. Whether you had a...
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2.8 What No One Talks About, But Should
The first 14 days of postpartum - Nobody really prepares you for just how raw, messy, and overwhelming they can be. You’re not just tired, you’re in survival mode. Your body is recovering, your hormones are crashing, and your nervous system is running on overdrive… all while you’re figuring out...
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2.7 The 360° Breath: A Postpartum Reset Meditation
Hey mama… if you feel stretched thin, cracked open, or like you’re holding everything right now, this practice is for you. You are not broken. You are healing. And your breath is where that healing begins. In this guided meditation, Jade walks you through the 360° Breath, a gentle, restorative...
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2.6 If You Only Do One Thing: Breathe
When people tell you to “just breathe,” it can sound like the most oversimplified advice ever, especially in postpartum when your body is healing, your hormones are swinging, and your sleep is non-existent. But here’s the truth: your breath is more than just air. It’s your anchor. Your built-in...
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2.5 Longer Hospital Stays + NICU Journeys
Not every postpartum story ends with a quick hospital discharge and a smooth ride home. Sometimes, healing takes longer. Sometimes, complications arise. And sometimes, your baby’s journey begins in the NICU instead of your arms. When that happens, it’s easy to feel like you’ve somehow failed…
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2.4 Days 8–14: The Emotional + Physical Shift
Two weeks in, mama… and you might be wondering: “Is it still supposed to feel like this?” The short answer: yes. The longer answer: it’s not just about survival anymore, it’s about navigating the emotional and physical shift that happens when the adrenaline wears off, the visitors fade, and…
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2.3 Days 4–7: The Homecoming Shock
You’re home. The nurses are gone, the call button is gone, and suddenly it’s just you, your baby, and the overwhelming quiet of “now what?” These first few days back home can feel like a total shock to the system. Your body is still in full recovery mode, your hormones are crashing, and your…
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2.2 Post-Birth Landing Meditation to Rest & Heal
You did it, mama. Your baby is here. But no matter how your birth unfolded, your body, your heart, and your nervous system are still processing something big. Together, we’ll breathe, ground, and release, so you can return to your center and give yourself permission to just be. Through calming...
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2.1 Postpartum Days 1–3: The Afterbirth Fog
The first three days after birth are intense, whether you’re in the hospital, a birth center, or at home. This is the time when your body is in full recovery mode, nurses (or your support team) are checking in constantly, and you’re figuring out how to function while also meeting your baby for…
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2.0 Chapter 2: Recover Like a Mother - The Real Postpartum Healing Guide
Postpartum isn’t a six-week deadline or a 12-week fourth trimester, it’s a season of life. And like any season, it unfolds in its own time. In this chapter, we’ll shift the focus from “bouncing back” to actually healing - body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re still pregnant and preparing ahead…
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1.14 The Portal of Birth Meditation: Trusting Your Body, Your Baby, Yourself
"Birth is not a test. It’s a portal. A sacred beginning. A transformation of you." In this guided meditation, host Jade invites you to pause, breathe, and connect with the deepest source of your strength: your womb, your breath, your presence. This practice is designed to help you release the...
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1.13 If You Only Do One Thing to Prepare for the Shift
"Birth isn’t about following the plan, it’s about trusting yourself to navigate whatever comes." In this episode, host Jade shares the pep talk every expecting mom needs: birth is unpredictable, and that’s okay. Strength isn’t about how “perfectly” things go, it’s about your ability to adapt, ask...
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1.12 Your Birth Is Valid, No Matter How It Unfolds
"Birth isn’t a competition, it’s a transformation. And however your story unfolds, it will always be valid." In this episode, Jade Padlan shares the compassionate truth too many moms need to hear: your birth is real, valid, and powerful, no matter what path it takes. Whether it’s unmedicated,...
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1.11 The #1 Shift to Prepare for Labor and the Postpartum Period
"Motherhood is the ultimate surrender - of expectations, of timelines, of who you once were. But in that surrender, you discover who you were meant to become." In this episode, Jade dives into the part of postpartum nobody prepares you for: the identity shift of becoming a mother. It’s not just...
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1.10 If You Only Do One Thing to Prepare for Visitors and Boundaries
"You’ve spent months preparing for the baby. Now, let’s prepare for the people who will want to see them." In this episode, Jade gets real about the other side of postpartum - managing visitors. Because while friends and family may be excited to meet your baby, what you need most in those first…
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1.9 Visitors, Boundaries & Protecting Your Peace
"You’ve spent months preparing for the baby. Now, let’s prepare for the people who will want to see them." In this episode, Jade tackles one of the trickiest parts of early motherhood: handling visitors. Because as much as you may love your family and friends, having a house full of guests while...
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1.8 If You Only Do One Thing for Your Mom Village
Your village isn’t just about who holds the baby, it’s about who holds you. This is the pep talk every new mom needs. Because here’s the truth: not everyone will show up the way you expect. Some people bring casseroles, others disappear. And while that can feel disappointing, it’s also an...
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1.7 The Mom Village – Even If You Feel Like You Don’t Have One
"They say it takes a village, but sometimes… you have to build it yourself." In this episode, Jade breaks down what it really means to have a village in modern motherhood. Because let’s be honest: not everyone has family nearby, friends who “get it,” or a partner who’s fully present. But here’s…
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1.6 If You Only Do One Thing for Your Emotional Health Postpartum…
Sometimes, it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing the one thing that matters most. In this heartfelt episode, Jade reveals the single most important step you can take to protect your mental and emotional well-being after birth. 💛 Takeaway quote: "Your feelings are valid, your needs are…
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1.5 The Emotional Oasis: Protecting Your Mental Health from Day One
Your emotional well-being is just as important as your baby’s feeding schedule. In this episode, Jade guides you into creating your emotional oasis: a mental and emotional space that helps you navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected twists of early motherhood. Because postpartum isn’t just a...
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1.4 Guided Visualization – Your Postpartum Sanctuary
Breathe. Soften. Come home to yourself. In this calming episode, host Jade Padlan, holistic postpartum nurse and mom of two, guides you through a gentle visualization designed to help you picture and feel your ideal postpartum sanctuary. This is your safe space, where your body heals, your mind...
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1.3 If You Only Do One Thing: Your Postpartum Stress-Reducer
You don’t have to do it all, just do this one thing. In this quick but powerful episode, we share the single most impactful step you can take to make postpartum life easier. It’s simple, practical, and can be done before baby arrives or even in those early days when time and energy are limited.
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1.2 Creating Your Feeding & Rest Zones
Where you feed and rest is where you’ll spend most of your time, make it work for you. In this episode, we walk you through designing feeding and rest spaces that support your body, protect your peace, and make those long days and nights a little easier. From smart setups to cozy touches, you’ll...
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1.1 Elevating Your Bathroom & Shower Experience
Postpartum hygiene isn’t just about staying clean, it’s about reclaiming little moments for yourself. In this episode, host Jade Padlan, holistic postpartum nurse and mom of two, shows you how to turn everyday bathroom and shower time into a mini sanctuary for your mind and body. These moments…
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1.0 Chapter 1: Designing Your Postpartum Sanctuary Intro & Why It Matters
You’ve prepared the nursery with love, now it’s time to prepare a space for you. In this episode, host Jade Padlan, holistic postpartum nurse and mom of two, guides you through creating your own postpartum sanctuary: a space designed to support your healing, protect your peace, and make those…
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0.4 Meditation: A Sacred Beginning
Set your nervous system. Anchor your identity. Begin again. This episode is your sacred entry point. A guided meditation designed to help you soften, surrender, and remember the truth of who you are: not just as a mother, but as a whole, worthy, becoming woman. Whether you’re nursing in the dark,...
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0.3 What You Can Expect From This Book
This isn’t about surviving postpartum, it’s about thriving in it. We share how this book was built as a true lifeline, not just another postpartum checklist. If you've been wondering, “Where’s the support for me in all of this?” this is the answer. ✨ Inside this episode... - How this book helps…
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0.2 Why This Book Exists
You’re not just meeting your baby, you’re meeting a whole new YOU. In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart behind Empowered Postpartum Wellness. We share the moment that inspired this book, and why it’s filling the gap no one talks about. ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear: - The raw...
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0.1 Introduction: The Missing Chapter in Every Birth Plan
Welcome to the Empowered Postpartum Wellness audiobook podcast, a one-of-a-kind space designed just for you. In this kickoff episode, your host Jade Padlan, a holistic postpartum registered nurse and mom of two, shares what makes this audiobook so much more than just a reading. ✨ Here’s what…
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About this show
Welcome to Empowered Postpartum Wellness—part audiobook, part podcast, all heart. Hosted by holistic postpartum nurse and mom of two, Jade Padlan, this unique audio experience gives you real, raw, and research-backed guidance to navigate life after birth. Whether you're recovering from birth, feeding baby at 2 a.m., or just craving support, this is your go-to for postpartum healing, emotional resilience, and nourishing self-care. Featuring chapter-based content, personal insights, meditations, and free bonus resources—this is your audio sanctuary for thriving in motherhood.
Hosted by
Jade Padlan, RN & Family Health Coach