Sometimes it's scary to get another positive pregnancy test when we have struggled with postpartum mental health. Today, we are going to get really practical and explore some of the ways we can prepare and keep our bond with our other children. To see more detailed show notes: SamanthaMNewman.com/episode116

In this episode, I share some life-changing news and encourage Mamas everywhere to be willing to shift our mindset and pivot our plans in order to make things easier when needed. To sign up for my free online retreat: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2e7n8 For more detailed show notes go to Samanthamnewman.com/episode115 

This special bonus episode gives you a snapshot into Postpartum Empowerment's very first online retreat: 5 Days of Self Care for Mamas Who Don't Want to Get Out of Bed. Tune in to hear more about what's offered in this free retreat. Sign up for the retreat here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2e7n8 For more information and detailed show notes go to SamanthaMNewman.com

This week, I welcome my friend and guest Tiffany Jo Baker to the podcast. Tiffany is the author of "Soul Care for Go-Getters: Refresh and Refocus in 5 Minutes a Day." In this episode, we dive into the differences between soul care and self care and why it's important to nourish our soul. For more in depth show notes, go to samanthamnewman.com/episode114

Join us for part 2 of this conversation about Postpartum Fitness and Recovery. We talk about getting our bodies back after baby, marriage, and Bethany's current journey of treatment for pre-cancer.  For more in depth show notes, go to SamanthaMNewman.com/episode113

Bethany Learn, owner and founder of Fit2B.com, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to diastasis, tummy safe fitness, and recovering well. Join us on this episode as we dive into the basics of postpartum fitness as well as how recovering well in this season can impact our later seasons. You can find Beth at Fit2b.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram (she has the best Insta stories!) Find more in depth episode notes at SamanthaMNewman.com

When we are depressed and anxious and trying to heal, we focus a lot of our energy on trying to cope and get through each day and each moment. So much so that we often forget that our husband's are experiencing this journey right along with us in many ways. Join me and my husband Daniel this week as we talk about what it was like for him to have a wife with postpartum depression and how it progressed when we went from one child to 2 under the age of 3.  More episode notes and mentions on my website: samanthpmnewman.com/episode111

On this week's episode, I discuss the benefits of having a doula with my friend and DONA Internationally certified doula Nadia Taylor. She answers some listener questions and shares her passion with us.  Find more extensive show notes at samanthamnewman.com/episode108