Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten is an inspiring show for expecting and newly postpartum parents looking to feel prepared, supported, and empowered for their transition into parenthood - without losing themselves to it. Education, inspiration, and support for everything you need to know for your fourth trimester and beyond!
Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten
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Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten is an inspiring show for expecting and newly postpartum parents looking to feel prepared, supported, and empowered for their transition into parenthood - without losing themselves to it. Education, inspiration, and support for everything you need to know for your fourth trimester and beyond!
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August 21, 2024
Postnatal Depletion: Understanding the Causes and Getting Back in Balance (Feat. Alison Percowycz, MSN, FNP-C, IFMCP)
<p>This episode of Empowering Postpartum was fire 🔥!!! Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Wild Rice Wellness Alison Percowyzc - joins me to geek out about our shared passion of addressing Postnatal Depletion - a group of symptoms (physical, mental, and emotional) that can negatively affect new mothers after birth. </p> <p>Alison shares her extensive knowledge and insight about this very common yet overlooked syndrome that can cause symptoms like: </p> <p>😴 fatigue</p> <p>🧠brain-fog</p> <p>😢 mood swings and more. </p> <p>Listen to learn more about this critical topic, how to advocate for nutrient testing and how address the underlying causes.</p> <p><strong>About Our Guest: </strong></p> <p>Alison Percowycz, is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has a deep rooted passion for helping others get well by taking the unconventional approach. She has training in conventional and functional medicine and she integrates the best of both worlds to create optimal health and wellness. She has a passion for working with women in the postpartum period, and getting them back to vibrant health so that they can enjoy motherhood to its fullest without their health getting in the way. She owns an Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice, Wild Rice Wellness, located in Colorado.</p> <p><strong>Follow Jessi</strong></p> <p>For more incredible information and support on creating a beautiful, nourished, and supported postpartum experience BEFORE birth, be sure to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empowering_postpartum/">follow me over on IG</a> and binge all of my valuable fourth trimester content!</p> <p><strong>*</strong><a href="https://jessislettenep.samcart.com/products/postpartumplanning"><strong>Postpartum Planning and Prep Course</strong></a><strong> now available!*</strong></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ol> <li><p><strong>Introduction</strong> (00:20)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Guest: Allison Percowycz, MSN, FNP-C founder of Wild Rice Wellness</p> </li> <li><p>Topic: Postnatal depletion</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Allison's personal story and journey into functional medicine</strong> (02:08)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Experiences with first pregnancy and postpartum period</p> </li> <li><p>Health complications leading to diving into functional medicine</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Explanation of postnatal depletion syndrome</strong> (07:26)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Not a medical diagnosis, but a constellation of symptoms</p> </li> <li><p>Coined by Dr. Oscar Serrallach</p> </li> <li><p>Common symptoms: brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, etc.</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Importance of nutrient testing and optimization</strong> (15:51)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Discussion on advocating for proper testing</p> </li> <li><p>Key nutrients to focus on: iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, B vitamins</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Nutrition and supplementation strategies</strong> (37:44)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Food-first approach</p> </li> <li><p>Importance of balanced meals and snacks</p> </li> <li><p>Planning ahead for postpartum nutrition</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Self-care and stress reduction in postpartum</strong> (45:01)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p>Mindfulness practices</p> </li> <li><p>Importance of mindful eating</p> </li> <li><p>Building a support system</p> </li> </ul> <li><p><strong>Connect with Allison:</strong></p> </li> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildricewellness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a> </p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://wildricewellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> </p> </li> </ul> </ol>
August 8, 2024
Diapers to Dollars Stress Free Budgeting for Baby Costs (feat. Alli Williams)
<p>In this episode of Empowering Postpartum I sat down to talk with financial expert Alli Williams Founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused. We discussed the important and often overwhelming idea of preparing for the financial aspects of having a baby. Alli touched on how to plan ahead for expected and unexpected costs, the importance of proactive financial planning, and creative ways to budget for a new (adorable) addition to your growing family. If you are wanting to enter into your parenthood without the burden of your finances hanging over your head, you need to watch this value-packed episode! </p> <p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong></p> <p>Alli is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan they can actually stick to (no deprivation here). She has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest, and feel confident with their finances. Alli’s work has been featured on Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Channel 7 News, and more. Alli has her MBA in Finance and lives in South Carolina with her husband and 2 sons. She spends her time at football games (Go Gamecocks!) and with a Starbucks latte in her hand.</p> <p><strong>Follow Jessi</strong></p> <p>For more incredible information and support on creating a beautiful, nourished, and supported postpartum experience BEFORE birth, be sure to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empowering_postpartum/">follow me over on IG</a> and binge all of my valuable fourth trimester content!</p> <p><strong>*</strong><a href="https://jessislettenep.samcart.com/products/postpartumplanning"><strong>Postpartum Planning and Prep Course</strong></a><strong> now available!*</strong></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction (01:32)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Special guest Alli Williams, founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Importance of preparing financially for a baby (02:12)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Setting up sinking funds and savings accounts</p> </li> <li><p>Balancing debt payoff with spending and investing</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Expected costs to consider (04:06)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Review maternity/paternity benefits and leave policies</p> </li> <li><p>Estimate loss of income during leave</p> </li> <li><p>Research medical costs and hospital fees (04:42)</p> </li> <ul> <li><p><em>Tip: Call the hospital for estimates on different birth scenarios</em></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Unexpected costs after birth (17:46)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Postpartum purchases (e.g., breastfeeding supplies)</p> </li> <li><p>Increased food expenses (takeout, meal delivery)</p> </li> <li><p>Childcare planning and costs</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Budgeting strategies (26:48)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Budget per paycheck rather than monthly (30:31)</p> </li> <li><p>Aim for 15-minute weekly check-ins</p> </li> <li><p>Balance expenses throughout the month</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Financial accounts for children (35:11)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>High-yield savings account</p> </li> <li><p>Custodial account (UGMA/UTMA)</p> </li> <li><p>529 college savings plan</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Teaching kids about money (40:33)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Explain costs and delayed gratification</p> </li> <li><p>Encourage saving and budgeting skills</p> </li> <li><p>Discuss credit cards and compound interest</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Alli (47:44)</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/financiallifocused/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="www.financiallyfocused.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p>
August 1, 2024
Navigating Waterbirth: Safety, Options, and Advocacy (Feat. Jennifer Grieco)
<p>🌊 In this episode of Empowering Postpartum I had the privilege of interviewing Midwife Jen Grieco Desmarais, CPM, RM about waterbirth.🌊</p> <p>We discussed the safety and benefits of waterbirth, physiological aspects of babies born in water, and the importance of informed decision-making in birth options. This episode offers valuable information for expectant parents considering waterbirth or seeking a more empowering birth experience. 🤰🌊 🤱</p> <p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong></p> <p>With over 15 years of midwifery experience, Jennifer Grieco has dedicated her life to supporting families throughout many of life’s significant events, but especially through the sacred journey of childbirth. Her midwifery approach is rooted in the belief that birth is not simply a physical event but soul work, a co-creation of a deeply personal and empowering experience. Jen stands by the principle that every individual's body, baby, and choices deserve utmost respect, advocating for a prenatal, birth and postpartum experience that is safe and protected. Her passion is waterbirth and she loves educating families on the safety and positive benefits/outcomes from a waterbirth experience. When Jen is not attending births, she is busy educating midwifery students to ensure that the next generation of birth stewards continue with the knowledge, safety and respect that she so deeply instills in anyone she works with.</p> <p><strong>Follow Jessi</strong></p> <p>For more incredible information and support on creating a beautiful, nourished, and supported postpartum experience BEFORE birth, be sure to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empowering_postpartum/">follow me over on IG</a> and binge all of my valuable fourth trimester content!</p> <p><strong>*</strong><a href="https://jessislettenep.samcart.com/products/postpartumplanning"><strong>Postpartum Planning and Prep Course</strong></a><strong> now available!*</strong></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction (</strong>01:45)</p> <p>Guest Jennifer Griego, midwife with 15+ years of experience (01:28)</p> <p>Jennifer's journey into midwifery</p> <ul> <li><p>Started as a nurse, then became a certified professional midwife</p> </li> <li><p>Personal experience with different birth scenarios, including waterbirth</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Safety of waterbirth</strong> (04:31)</p> <ul> <li><p>Controversial topic, but studies support its safety</p> </li> <li><p>Requires knowledge and trust in the process</p> </li> <li><p>Benefits of laboring in water (07:14)</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Physiological aspects of waterbirth</strong> (15:28)</p> <ul> <li><p>How babies transition from placental perfusion to breathing</p> </li> <li><p>Trigeminal nerve and initiation of first breath</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Exploring birth options and informed decision-making</strong> (22:54)</p> <ul> <li><p>Importance of researching different birth environments</p> </li> <li><p>Considering personal comfort and safety</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Importance of partner involvement in birth planning</strong> (25:40)</p> <ul> <li><p>Communication and shared decision-making</p> </li> <li><p>Partner's role in advocacy and support</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Selecting the right birth team and provider</strong> (28:13)</p> <ul> <li><p>Interviewing potential providers</p> </li> <li><p>Importance of feeling respected and heard</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Healing potential of waterbirth for trauma survivors</strong> (34:31)</p> <ul> <li><p>Creating a safe and empowering birth environment</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Prenatal care and provider relationship</strong> (42:50)</p> <ul> <li><p>Jennifer's approach: hour-long prenatal visits, 12-15 appointments</p> </li> <li><p>Addressing fears and emotional preparation for birth</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Postpartum care</strong> (44:01)</p> <ul> <li><p>Importance of multiple postpartum check-ins</p> </li> <li><p>Connection between prenatal care, birth experience, and postpartum outcomes</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Jennifer Griego</strong> (45:14)</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/midwifejengrieco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="www.jengrieco.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p> </li> </ul>
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