A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

About A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast helps Christian moms navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with practical, evidence-based support and faith-filled encouragement. Hosted by Danielle Bruner—mom of two and birth & postpartum doula—this podcast offers honest conversations, expert insights, and simple strategies to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident in early motherhood. From postpartum planning and birth recovery to mental health, routines, and relationships, each episode blends real-life motherhood with biblical truth—reminding you that your identity is rooted in Christ, not perfection. You’ll learn how to: Prepare for postpartum during pregnancy Heal physically and emotionally after birth Support your mental health (postpartum anxiety & depression) Build routines, boundaries, and support systems Strengthen your marriage and family rhythms Grow in your faith during motherhood If you’re looking for practical guidance, encouragement, and a Christ-centered perspective on motherhood—you’re in the right place. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and start thriving in motherhood—without the pressure to do it perfectly. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for your unique needs.

Publisher

Danielle Bruner

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2024

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   72. Pelvic Floor Therapy Isn’t Just About Kegels: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Pregnancy, Pelvic Pain, and Postpartum Recovery with Dr. Abby Andres

   When you hear “pelvic floor therapy,” you might immediately think of Kegels. But pelvic floor physical therapy is about so much more than strengthening one group of muscles. In this episode of A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Abby Andres, a physical therapist who specializes in obstetric and pelvic floor care, about what moms really need to know about pelvic health before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Abby brings a trauma-informed approach to her work, recognizing that...

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   71. The Christian Mom's Guide to Preparing for Birth Without Fear with Jaimie Johnson

   Preparing for birth can bring a whole mix of emotions. You may feel excited to meet your baby, but also nervous about labor, pain, the unknown, or whether your birth will go according to plan. In this episode of A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast, I’m talking with Christian birth doula and childbirth educator Jaimie Johnson about how we can prepare for birth physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—without allowing fear to take over. Jaimie shares how her own birth experiences led her i...

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   70. What the Church Gets Wrong About Supporting Postpartum Moms

   Postpartum moms need more than a meal train and a quick “How’s the baby?” They need to be seen, supported, and cared for, too. In this episode of the A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast, Danielle talks about some of the ways the church can unintentionally make postpartum motherhood harder—including expecting moms to return to “normal” too quickly, asking them to serve before asking what they need, and sometimes offering spiritual answers to problems that also require practical support. Because pos...

Who has been a guest on A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• The Combat Midwife™
• Joanna Pavlak
• Dr Sarah Miller
• Amy Weinland Daughters
• Dr Jane Doe

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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