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The Mindful Womb Podcast
The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
The Mindful Womb Podcast
97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington
In this tender, deeply affirming episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Sam Byington—former private chef turned postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor—for a conversation every parent deserves to hear.
We go beyond diaper tips and freezer meals to talk about the real postpartum: the identity shifts, the relationship changes, the raw beauty, and the quiet grief no one warns you about. Sam shares her personal story of miscarriage, birth, and the messy, magical transformation into parenthood—and how it ultimately led her to become the support she once needed.
Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or holding space for someone who is, this episode is a balm.
We explore:
- How miscarriage shaped her postpartum calling
- The emotional and physical truths no one told her about postpartum recovery
- Breastfeeding struggles and the myths that set new parents up to feel like they're failing
- How babywearing and bed-sharing became tools of survival and connection
- What sleep deprivation really feels like
- Intimacy, identity shifts, and learning to speak your needs
- The power of slow, grounded postpartum care—and how Sam now provides it to others
Quotes to Remember:
💬 “The birth of my baby was also the death of a version of myself.”
💬 “Postpartum is not a problem to be solved. It’s a season to be supported.”
💬 “I’m not here to fix. I’m here to witness, nourish, and be with.”
Connect with Sam:
🌐 postpartumnurture.com
📸 @postpartumnurturecoach
Mentioned Resources:
- La Leche League & The Safe Sleep Seven
- Postpartum Support International
- Babywearing and biological norms
- IBCLC lactation guidance
✨ Know this: the postpartum experience is not a checklist—it's a rite of passage. This episode is here to honor it fully.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.