The Postpartum Tea

While navigating new motherhood, Jody discovered FIT4MOM after seeing founder Lisa Druxman on the Today Show—and instantly felt a deep connection to its mission. What began as a much-needed lifeline in her own postpartum recovery became woven into her purpose as a mother and community builder.In this episode, we talk about how Jody’s postpartum journey and her work with FIT4MOM are inseparable—from rebuilding strength and confidence with her baby by her side, to navigating divorce in the immediate postpartum period, solo parenting, career shifts, and the reality of survival mode where “self-care” isn’t always accessible.Now a mom of three, Jody shares how the community she helped build came full circle to support her through later pregnancies, profound loss, pregnancy during COVID, and a season of major medical challenges with her second child. We also explore pregnancy later in life, twin loss, and why connection—especially with more seasoned mothers—can be life-changing in postpartum and beyond.This conversation is a powerful reminder that community isn’t a luxury in motherhood—it’s essential.She is nationally certified through FIT4MOM as a Fit4Baby, Stroller Strides, Stroller Barre, Strides 360, Body Boost/Body Well, Body Ignite instructor, and Run Club Coach. Through FIT4MOM Wilmington, Jody is passionate about helping moms feel seen, supported, and strong as they navigate the tender and transformative postpartum season. Learn more at: wilmington.fit4mom.comJody/FIT4MOM InstagramLaura:@nurturedwaveswellnessFree Nurtured Postpartum Mini CourseMusic by Universal Sines

In this deeply honest conversation, Laura sits down with Jennie Vera to explore the layered realities of motherhood when nothing goes according to plan. Jennie shares her journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with identical twins, including a NICU stay, tongue ties, gut health challenges, and the emotional weight of caring for a medically complex baby — all while her husband was deployed for nearly a year of postpartum.As a registered nurse and functional medicine nutritionist, Jennie weaves together lived experience and clinical insight, offering perspective on survival mode, folic acid, gut health for children, and what it truly takes to rebuild your nervous system, your confidence, and your sense of self after prolonged stress. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t happen all at once — it happens in layers, with support, compassion, and time.Jennie on IGConnect w/ Laura:***Upcoming Ready, Set Push Workshop on 2/7***@nurturedwaveswellnessFree Nurtured Postpartum Mini CourseMusic by Universal Sines

Join Rhea and I as we sit down to talk about her postpartum experience and hear how she’s preparing for her second. We cover her struggles and conviction to breastfeed long-term, the loneliness of motherhood even when you have a village, the grief of your shifting identity, issues with postpartum support and care within the health system, and much more. Rhea is a Registered Nurse, IBCLC (lactation consultant), and soon to be mother of 2 and has spent over 15 years providing care and support for parents and newborns. She is now in independent nursing practice and supports families through pregnancy, birth, the 4th trimester, and beyond. Her passion is for providing evidence-based guidance, while also centering intuition and innate wisdom, so that parents can make truly informed decisions that work best for their goals and values. In her practice, The Mama Coach - Rhea Sims, she works with families virtually across the US helping parents feel calm, informed, and confident through their parenting journey. Whether you're looking for personalized prenatal education and pregnancy support, guidance in planning for recovery and building your village for the 4th trimester, or a go-to person for all your newborn feeding and sleep needs, Rhea's support is holistic, non-judgemental, and designed just for you! ***Upcoming Ready, Set Push Workshop on 2/7***Laura:@nurturedwaveswellnessFree Nurtured Postpartum Mini CourseRhea:⁠Website⁠ ⁠@rheasims.themamacoach⁠Music by Universal Sines

This empowering episode of The Postpartum Tea Podcast is FULL of wisdom. Join me as I sit down with Jaimie, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mom of 5, and host of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast. Whether you're pregnant or already postpartum (newly or months later and still breastfeeding) this episode is for you and a great reminder that 1. You are helpable and 2. You have permission to question everything.  We talk about:Breastfeeding challenges, myths, and solutions that so many new mothers faceWhat signs to look for and when to seek support from a lactation consultantNavigating dismissive, gas-lighting providers in postpartum careBeing your own advocate and trusting your wisdomThe importance of nervous system regulationBodywork for infantsYou can have a positive journey without it being perfectAnd SO much moreThis conversation is a reminder that while struggles are common, they don’t define your journey—and you are never beyond help. Tune in for practical wisdom, compassionate guidance, and the reassurance that support is always within reach.Jaimie is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mom of 5 dedicated to helping mothers who value breastfeeding navigate challenges with confidence & clarity by teaching them to work with their design, their baby's design, uncover the root cause of feeding challenges, and make decisions from the place where information and intuition intersect. Jaimie's goal is to make breastfeeding easier because you deserve to enjoy your newborn without dreading the next feeding session.Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast Breastfeeding Resource LibraryJaimie on InstagramLaura:Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with Laura on InstagramMusic by Universal Sines

In this heartfelt episode of the Postpartum Tea Podcast, host Laura Wilson sits down with Katie, a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and postpartum nutrition specialist. Together, they delve into the profound challenges and support systems in motherhood. Katie shares her personal journey through miscarriage (TW), the birth of her daughter, triple feeding & lactation complications, sharing parenting responsibilities, and the transformative power of open communication and nutritional support. Tune in to explore the emotional and physical hurdles of postpartum life and discover how nurturing connections and informed choices can empower mothers on their unique paths.Laura:Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with LauraKatie:⁠www.soshealthandwellness.com⁠⁠@katiet.ntp⁠Katie is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Postpartum Nutrition Specialist, and yoga instructor (adult and children) Katie supports and guides mothers through one of the most transformative times of their lives. She helps mamas heal and fuel so they can feel like themselves again, combining her knowledge as a nutritional therapy practitioner with her knowledge as a postpartum nutrition specialist to help support nutrition and healing in the postpartum period. She is right there in the thick of it with mothers as having a one year old daughter and she is well aware that navigating postpartum nutrition is not easy and is here to take that load off their plate (pun intended). ;)Music by Universal Sines

Trigger warning: Our latest episode features personal stories about pregnancy loss. Listener discretion advised. Molly is a Functional Nutritionist (a certified Nutritional Therapist Practitioner) who helps women find calm among the chaos of perimenopause. After struggling for years with her own complex health issues, she set out to find answers. That journey led her to become a functional nutritionist, where she now guides other women back to health by using a root-cause, holistic and bio-individual approach. Through her 1:1 coaching, Molly helps clients uncover what's really going on beneath the surface-using HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) testing to personalize each plan. Her work combines targeted nutrition, mineral support, nutritional foundations, and lifestyle strategies to help women feel energized, empowered and at home in their bodies again. I also open up about my own recent diagnosis with adenomyosis. Keeping your power and self advocacy while navigating your healing journey are key themes to this episode - tune in now for amazing insights and support! Molly:WebsiteInstagramLink to book a FREE 30 min Discovery Call with MollyLaura:Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with LauraMusic by Universal Sines

In this heartfelt episode of the Postpartum Tea, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Martin, a women's physical therapist and mother, to explore the profound journey of transitioning into motherhood and entrepreneurship. Dr. Jordan shares her personal experiences, from the empowering shift in self-identity after childbirth to the courage it took to launch her own business. Discover how she balanced the demands of motherhood with her entrepreneurial aspirations, and gain insights into the support systems and practices that fueled her success. *Apologies for some static but I PROMISE this episode is worth it!*This episode also delves into the importance of support systems, the role of therapy, and the challenges of breastfeeding. Dr. Jordan also shares insights on pelvic floor health (including healing tips for scar tissue), the significance of pre and postnatal PF care, and the impact of her mother's midwifery background on her own journey. Whether you're navigating postpartum, considering entrepreneurship, or seeking holistic health advice, this episode offers valuable inspiration and wisdom.Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with LauraDr. Jordan’s website: www.saltandlightpt.comInstagram handle: @saltandlightpt Music by Universal SinesMore about Dr. Jordan:Jordan Martine is a North Carolina native. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from East Carolina University and a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. She is double board-certified as a clinical specialist  in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Women’s healthcare is part of Jordan’s lineage as her mother is a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She grew up watching her mother pursue her passion of helping women birth life. While Jordan was still in PT school she knew that she would ultimately pursue women's healthcare to continue the sacred work that has been generationally passed down to her. Jordan’s passion for providing services for lymphedema and oncology patients is a way for her to honor her “second mother” who battled cancer and lymphedema which she ultimately lost her life to when Jordan was in her early 20's. Jordan’s first certification was in lymphedema therapy to give back in her honor. You know the saying "it takes a village"  when we talk about raising children. That saying was true for Jordan’s childhood. God placed a village of women around her who helped raise her into the woman she is today. Jordan wants to ensure that every woman out there has the opportunity to uphold other women and children in their community the way that the women in her life showed up for her as a child. Personally, she enjoys an active lifestyle with her family that includes practicing yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking with her husband and sons, and chasing after her dog Veda!

In this episode of The Postpartum Tea Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Holly Tucker—a Chiropractic Physician, acupuncturist, mama of two, and passionate health educator. Holly shares her journey of integrating intention, boundary-setting, and body wisdom into both her motherhood and her healing work.We explore:Using acupuncture for pregnancy nausea and labor prepThe power of gathering with women through her blessingwayReturning to work too soon and navigating breastfeeding while seeing patientsLearning from her first postpartum to create a more supported second experienceThe impact of chiropractic care throughout the perinatal journey What it takes to self-advocate in traditional healthcare settings And how she continues to reinvent herself through each season of motherhoodThis is an inspiring conversation about staying aligned with your values, honoring your healing, and building a life and business that nourishes both you and your community. I can’t wait for you to tune in! Dr. Holly is a Chiropractic Physician, certified in Acupuncture, Certified Health Education Specialist, and Owner of Azalea Chiropractic & Acupuncture PLLC in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is a mom of two boys, a wife, foodie, world traveler and healthcare advocate!Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with LauraMusic by Universal Sines

This week, I sit down with Bridger Hahn—educator, mother, and folk herbalist—who brings so much grounded wisdom, vulnerability, and beauty to the conversation. From a third-trimester move and unexpected induction, to the raw realities of postpartum anxiety, perennial healing (yes, poop is involved), extended breastfeeding, and learning to find her ME again—this episode is full of resonance. Bridger reminds us that motherhood isn’t something we master—it’s something we move through, with instinct, support, and surrender. If you’re in the thick of the early years or just need a reminder that your experience is valid, this one’s for you.Bridger Hahn is an educator, mother, and folk herbalist in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. She communes and co-creates an artful life with Mother Nature wherever she goes. In her gardens, she grows beautiful flowers to adorn ceremonies and celebrations. She welcomes children and adults alike into her outdoor classroom, where she shares her passion and love for the plants and the more than human beings that live amongst them. Working with her hands to create herbal remedies from plant allies for her family and community sets her soul aflame! Her self-care is a drive over the river and through the woods to wander deep into the tributaries of the Black River, where she shares sacred space amongst her ancestors and the animal kingdom. She is a member of the Friends of the Black River NC, a coalition of individuals committed to protecting its unique and ancient ecosystem. Visit her at the Carolina Beach Market this summer! You can learn more about her kid's camps, workshops, and products at www.wildearthwonder.comLinks:Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CoursePrenatal Yoga Class BundleConnect with LauraConnect with BridgerMusic by Universal Sines

Katie is a postpartum doula, childbirth educator and agency coordinator for WCDoulas in Wilmington, NC. With a deep commitment to supporting parents at every stage of their journey, Katie has become a trusted resource for families. Through multiple trainings and certifications, she has gained a wealth of knowledge that allows her to guide parents with confidence, compassion and non-judgmental support. Known for her considerate nature and contagiously joyful persona, Katie has made a lasting impact on countless families. Whether through prenatal education, birth or postpartum support, she offers a nurturing presence that empowers families to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood with ease. Katie is also personally journeying through the wild and wonderful time of early parenthood, giving her an authentic and relatable perspective that resonates with the families she supports. Katie is also pregnant with her second daughter so this episode is even more special. I really appreciate Katie’s vulnerability and authenticity in the episode. From sharing about her mother’s passing and how that led her from being a supportive death doula to birth doula and planning for her own second postpartum, there is so much to take away from this episode. We also talk about:Tongue tiesSleep deprivationPostpartum meal prepGenerational traumaIdentity shiftsAnd so much more!Free Nurtured Postpartum Mini CourseConnect with LauraConnect with Katiehttps://www.wcdoulas.com/Music by Universal SinesMusic by Universal Sines

This episode just makes my heart sing and I am so excited to be sharing this conversation with you today! We are honored to have tea with Stephanie Vlad. Stephanie is a mom of two and a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. We take a deep dive in perinatal mental health which is woven throughout the episode. We also chat more specifically about:Postpartum anxietyThe challenge of asking for helpUnderstanding child temperamentsThe importance of rest, recovery and 4th trimester slownessNavigating partner dynamicsSelf care & finding balanceAnd so much more!More about Stephanie: Stephanie is a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. She has always been passionate about women’s issues and empowering people to find their sense of purpose. Stephanie strives to help others truly live their lives to the fullest rather than simply existing. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. She specializes in anxiety disorders, body image struggles, embodiment + empowerment, and healing inner child trauma triggered by parenthood. Her work often incorporates mindful movement along with talk therapy, as she is a huge advocate for restoring the mind-body connection and helping you come home to yourself.Find her at:https://stephanievlad.com/Stephanie's InstagramStephanie's Studio - Lemon Tree Embodiment StudioAnnual community walk - Climb Out of the Darkness through Postpartum Support International, which is an international mission to raise awareness and funds for the mental health of new families:Climb out of the darknessConnect with LauraMusic by Universal Sines

In this next episode of The Postpartum Tea, we have the honor of sharing tea with Kaitlyn Seguin. Kaitlyn is a functional nutrition dietitian, mom of two wonderful daughters, and the founder of Family Nutrition Solutions. With nearly a decade of experience, she’s supported women in optimizing their health and nourishment from pre-pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.In this episode, we talk about:Preparing for postpartumBreastfeeding experiences and challengesReturning to work and balancing motherhoodNavigating sleep deprivationPartner support and communicationPostpartum nourishment—and so much more.So grab your cup, get cozy, and join us in this supportive conversation!Connect with LauraConnect with Kaitlynhttps://www.fns.healthMusic by Universal Sines

In this inaugural episode of The Postpartum Tea, Laura speaks with Alex Richardson. Alex is a wife, mother, teacher and founder. In the course of having three babies over the last six years she launched 4th Trimester Mission after experiencing the gap in postpartum care in the United States. Alex has made it her mission to care for mothers and help them find the resources they need to feel empowered in early motherhood.In this episode, we talk about:Alex’s journey with motherhoodPreparing for postpartumSupport systems (and lack of them)Postpartum anxiety & intrusive thoughtsThe importance of communication in your relationshipSelf careAnd so much more! Grab the free Nurtured Postpartum mini courseConnect with LauraConnect with AlexLearn more about 4th Trimester MissionMusic by Universal Sines

Welcome to The Postpartum Tea Podcast. A space for open & honest conversations on motherhood, nurturance, and rebirth. Join us as we uncover real experiences in the 4th trimester; covering topics such as mental health, identify shifts, support, healing, breastfeeding, family & friendships, and all the things attached to becoming a mother. I’m your host Laura Wilson, mom of two and lover of all things pregnancy and postpartum. As a prenatal yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, health coach, and aspiring chef, I’ve come to realize that us moms need to lean on each other now more than ever. Postpartum is not talked about enough and we all have a story to share that can support the mama next in line. If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and are wanting to cultivate a supported and joyful postpartum experience, then you’ll want to have a listen. Whether this is your first pregnancy, second, third or more, it’s an honor to have you here. So grab your cup of tea or coffee and tune in to The Postpartum Tea.Connect with Laura:InstagramWebsiteFree Nurtured Postpartum Mini CourseMusic: Special thanks to Universal Sines. Follow them on Instagram.Check their music out here.