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Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity
The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood.
***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ***
You did everything they told you to do.
You took the birth class.
You built the baby registry.
You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two.
But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth.
If you’re overwhelmed, touched-out, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like yourself again, you’re not alone-and you’re not failing.
You’re in the right place, mama.
Hi, I’m Chelsea Barbine—wife, mom of two under three, postpartum health coach, and the friend who will always ask you to tell me more.
I’ve lived two very different postpartum realities.
The first? A summer baby who arrived five days past her due date. I had a 9–5 job, full-time childcare, and a calm, two-person household.
The second? A winter baby born six weeks early, 16 days in the NICU, a toddler at home, and a business I wasn’t taking much of a "maternity leave" from.
What I’ve learned is this: the only way to be the mom you want to be is to make sure you’re supported, too.
On a mission to rewrite the postpartum narrative for the collective I’m sharing my “secrets” to better sleep, sanity and self-identity in motherhood. Because truthfully - the health and happiness of the world depends on us!
If you’re ready to finally feel at home in your postpartum body… to create rhythms that support your healing, boost your energy, and strengthen your bond with your baby… to make confident decisions without spending hours scrolling for answers… and to reconnect with who you are—without the mom guilt—this podcast is for you.
So throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It’s time to Postpartum Better!
Next Steps:
Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-better-protocol
Coach with me: https://corecarecultivate.com/the-cultivate-crew
Grab your Postpartum Playbook: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-playbook
Connect with me on IG: @Chelsea.barbine
Email me: Chelsea@corecarecultivate.com
Episodes
144 episodes
144. Deloitte's Parental Leave Cut: The Conversation Nobody Is Having
Deloitte US just cut parental leave from 16 weeks to 8. And while everyone is outraged about the number — nobody is talking about what the number was never solving for in the first place.In this episode, I'm going there.Because ma...
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143. Infertility, IVF & Postpartum: What If Motherhood Doesn’t Feel How You Expected? with Lauren Dewey
For many women, the transition into motherhood—especially after years of trying—can feel different than expected.In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Lauren Dewey—mom of two and founder of Brooksybox—to talk about her journey through ...
142. Why You Need to Write a Job Description for Yourself (and Your Husband)
One of the most common questions Chelsea gets from the moms she coaches is simple: how do you and your partner actually divide responsibilities at home? In this episode, she shares the exact three-step activity she walks every client through — ...
141. C-Section to VBAC: What This Physical Therapist Didn't Expect About Her Second Postpartum with Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT
Most moms think postpartum gets easier the second time around.You've done this before. You know what's coming. You're prepared.But that's not how it works.In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Jen Fraboni — Doctor of ...
140. What If You Miss It? The Truth About Baby Milestones & Going Back to Work
What if you miss it?The first step.The first word.The moment everyone tells you you’ll never get back.For so many working moms, the fear isn’t just about milestones—it’s about what those moments mean....
139. The Best Mommy + Me Postpartum Workout Class for Moms with Rachael Bridgens
Mommy & me classes are supposed to make things easier…so why do they so often feel like the opposite?If you’ve ever:Left a class more stressed than when you arrivedSpent the entire time bouncing, feeding, or ...
138. Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping—And Why ‘Trying Everything’ Isn’t Working with Baby Sleep Coach Ann Marie Harriger
You expect your baby to sleep.Everyone says they will.So when they don’t?You’re left questioning everything.In this episode, Chelsea sits down with baby sleep consultant and mom of 3,
137. Tongue Ties in Babies: How to Know if a Release Is Right for Your Baby with Kelsey Swope OTD, OTR/L, CLSP
Thinking about a tongue tie release for your baby — but not sure if it’s actually necessary?In this episode, I’m joined by occupational therapist Kelsey Swope, owner of Baby Basics OT, to break dow...
136. What to Eat After Baby: A Postpartum Chef’s Guide to Fourth Trimester Nourishment with Rachel Popik
Are freezer meals really enough for postpartum?In this episode, postpartum health coach Chelsea Barbine sits down with Rachel Popik, founder of Stay Doughy, to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of postpartum recovery: how moms ...
135. Is This Normal? Newborn Feeding Questions Every Mom Asks with Ashley Feeley, IBCLC
Are you constantly wondering if your baby is actually getting enough—or if feeding is “supposed” to hurt this much?In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with lactation consultant Ashley Feeley to unpack the biggest points of confusi...
134. How to Create A Realistic Postpartum Workout Plan with Kat Bright
The internet loves a simple rule: “Wait 6–8 weeks, then get back to working out.”But real postpartum life isn’t that simple.In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Kat Bright, a perinatal trainer (and athlete for li...
133. How to Protect and Navigate Your Relationship After Baby with Jaclyn Zeal, LMFT
Have you ever finally gotten the baby down…looked at your partner…and wondered, “Will this ever feel easy — or even fun — again?”You love each other.You chose each other.But right now?You’re exhausted. Maybe ...
132. Are Your "People-Pleasing" Habits Sabotaging Your Postpartum? with Leah Andreoni, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
If you’ve always been the “easygoing one,” the helper, the yes-girl… postpartum can feel like the moment where that identity starts to crack. Suddenly, everyone has opinions. Everyone wants time. And you’re left managing exhaustion,...
131. Listen to This Before You Open Instagram Again
I don’t know who needs to hear this but… postpartum isn’t your “crashout” season — it’s your comeback season.Lately, I’ve been seeing content that frames postpartum as something to survive through venting, numbing, and “just getting by.”...
130. Are You Breaking Generational Patterns — or Passing Them Down? with Cathy Heller
What if the way you mother has been shaped by things you learned long before you ever became a mom?In this episode, Chelsea Barbine is sitting down with Cathy Heller — renowned teacher, top-ranked podcaster, bestselling author and her pe...
129. The Postpartum Village Didn’t Disappear - It Evolved
If you’ve been feeling disappointed by what “support” looks like after baby, this episode is for you.We’re talking about the most resourced era postpartum moms have ever lived in — and what that actually means for you.Disclaimer: ...
128. The Most Underrated Postpartum Prep (It Isn’t Meal Prep) with Miranda Slaydon
You prepped the freezer.You stocked the diapers.You made a birth plan.And yet…postpartum still feels heavier than you expected.Because here’s the part most moms aren’t told:The most important postpartum prep doesn’...
127. Why the Support That Got You Through Early Postpartum Isn’t Working Anymore
Would you trust your 20-year-old self to give you postpartum advice?Chelsea doesn't think she'd give her younger self that much credit. Yet, one of the most grounding articulations she's recently discovered about motherhood came f...
126. 5 Postpartum “Bounce Back” Myths to Let Go Of with Shoshana McNeil
You’re doing everything “right.”You’re moving your body again.You’re trying to eat well.And yet… you don’t feel like yourself.Your body feels unfamiliar.Your confidence feels shaky.And no matter how many times some...
125. Postpartum Hair Loss: 3 Ways to Support Hair Regrowth
Postpartum hair loss can feel alarming — especially when it shows up months after birth. In this episode, Chelsea explains why it happens and shares three ways to support postpartum hair regrowth.You’ll learn:Why postpartum h...
124. Why You Might Feel Less Happy Since Becoming a Mom with Dana Votto
Do you have everything you hoped for… but feel less “happy”?Most moms assume feeling overwhelmed or “not like yourself” is just part of the season. But what’s actually happening when you decide to just wait it out?In this...
123. Does Winter Influence Postpartum Depression? 4 Strategies I Followed as a NICU Mom Last Winter
Most moms have heard of postpartum depression… but how many know that winter (specifically for those who are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder) can increase the risk — especially for mothers navigating exhaustion, hormonal shifts, breastfeed...
122. Why 85% of Moms Start Breastfeeding… But Only 1% Make It to Six Months with Lisa Myers, Inventor of Ceres Chill
Most moms want to breastfeed — and 85% start with that goal. So why do only 1% make it to six months?In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Lisa Myers, mom of two and founder of
121. The Most Overlooked Holiday Stressor for Moms — and What To Do About It
The holidays are marketed as magical — but for most moms, they’re… a lot. In this episode, Chelsea breaks down the most overlooked holiday stressor and why it hits even harder once you become a parent.From family expectations...
120. Is It Your Child or Your Childhood That’s Triggering You? Nervous System + Postpartum Healing with Michele Maguire
Motherhood has a sneaky way of resurfacing childhood wounds—especially when you’re about to spend a lot of time with family. In this conversation, Chelsea is joined by her friend and coach, Michele Maguire<...