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Introduction:

Kilah Lawson, host of the Eternal Post-Partum Podcast, shares a deeply personal excerpt from her journal, revealing the struggles and guilt she faces as a mother of five children.
She delves into the emotional toll of parenting alone and the overwhelming sadness she experiences.

Facing Challenges:

Kilah discusses her difficulty in connecting with motherhood and feeling inadequate compared to other moms.
She reflects on her frustration with herself for frequently fussing at her children and feeling disappointed in her parenting behavior.
The constant noise, mess, and demands of motherhood leave Kilah feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained.

Finding Hope Through Faith:

Kilah recounts her plea to God for relief from depression, anxiety, and stress, feeling bewildered by God's apparent lack of intervention.
She shares her eight-year battle with mental illness and her journey toward healing, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in her recovery.

Exploring Healing Methods:

Kilah details her reluctance to pursue medication for her mental health struggles and her decision to research alternative healing methods.
She highlights the negative impact of pharmaceutical drugs on many women's mental health and her determination to find a natural solution.

Embracing Change:

Kilah describes her gradual journey toward reclaiming her health through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.
She emphasizes the power of community support and accountability in achieving long-term wellness goals.

Spiritual Awakening:

Kilah shares her realization of the spiritual dimension of her mental health struggles and the influence of demonic strongholds on her life.
She recounts her experience of deliverance and the profound impact of prayer and spiritual warfare on her journey to healing.

Assessing Spiritual State:

Kilah encourages listeners to recognize the spiritual aspect of mental health struggles and to embrace their authority as believers in overcoming spiritual strongholds.
She expresses gratitude for her journey and the newfound understanding of the connection between faith, health, and healing.

Practical Steps Towards Healing:

Invites listeners to join a community focused on reclaiming health and wellness, offering resources, support, and practical guidance.
Provides an opportunity for listeners to reflect on their journey and take steps towards holistic healing, both spiritually and physically.

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Introduction:

Welcome back to the Eternal Postpartum Podcast, hosted by Kilah Lawson.
Theme: Supporting mothers and providers in reclaiming collectivism and wellness through postpartum chapters.

Episode Focus:

Addressing the crucial topic of increasing energy levels.
Importance of rising in strength, wellness, and collectivism, especially for exhausted mothers and providers.

Main Points:

The Exhaustion Epidemic:
- Many individuals, both mothers and providers, struggle with exhaustion, affecting productivity and well-being.
- Lack of sleep, constant responsibilities, and societal pressures contribute to this exhaustion.
Challenges Faced:
- Balancing multiple roles as mothers, providers, and professionals.
- Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion.
Root Causes of Energy Depletion:
- Dependence on quick fixes like caffeine, energy drinks, and other temporary solutions.
- Need to address the root causes of low energy levels, including hormonal imbalance and nutrient deficiencies.
The RestfulRevive Method:
- Kilah introduces her RestfulRevive Method focusing on holistic health and hormone balance.
- Four aspects of health: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, interconnected and influencing energy levels.
Practical Steps for Increasing Energy:
- Importance of nutrition, restorative practices, emotional assessment, stress management, and spiritual alignment.
- Empowering individuals to take control of their health decisions and advocate for holistic approaches.
Empowerment for Mothers and Providers:
- Providing tools and resources for mothers and providers to implement the RestfulRevive Method.
- Ensuring long-term impact and sustainable practices without sacrificing time and energy.

Conclusion:

Invitation to connect with Kilah Lawson on Facebook for personalized support and guidance.
Join the Eternal Postpartum Facebook Group for a supportive community focused on collective healing and wellness.
Encouragement to implement holistic strategies for increased energy and well-being.

Outro:

Thanking the audience for tuning in.
Stay tuned for the next episode of the Eternal Postpartum Podcast.

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🎙️ Introduction:
Hey friends, welcome back to the Eternal Postpartum Podcast. I'm Kilah Lawson, your host. In today's episode, we're diving into four powerful steps to overcome depression and anxiety without medication. Let's rediscover the joy in motherhood.

Key Points:

1. Identifying the Struggles:

Acknowledging the rising challenges of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in society.
Understanding the recurrent nature of depression and anxiety in mothers and the long-lasting impact on well-being.

2. Shifting Perspectives:

Challenging mainstream views on mental health.
Introducing the concept of epigenetics and its role in understanding and overcoming depression and anxiety.

3. Unveiling Depression and Anxiety:

Sharing personal experiences of battling depression's various manifestations.
Highlighting the toll on energy, hopelessness, guilt, and the emotional conflicts mothers face.

4. The Limitations of Traditional Approaches:

Critiquing antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications and their temporary solutions.
Addressing the shortcomings of therapy in providing a holistic solution.
Emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the root causes of mental health struggles.

5. Introducing the Body Balance Method:

Holistic approach with four pillars: Physical Harmony, Mental Harmony, Emotional Well-being, and Spiritual Health Recovery.

6. Physical Harmony:

Addressing nutritional deficiencies, gut health, and hormone imbalance.
Exploring the interconnectedness of these aspects in achieving mental well-being.

7. Mental Harmony:

Correlating hormone balance, stress levels, and overstimulation with mental well-being.
Highlighting the importance of postpartum hormonal balance for long-term mental health.

8. Emotional Well-being:

Recognizing and addressing emotional trauma contributing to depression and anxiety.
Advocating for the restoration of collectivism and support among mothers.

9. Spiritual Health Recovery:

The often overlooked spiritual aspect in mental health.
Personal journey of spiritual awakening and its impact on breaking free from mental strongholds.

10. The Holistic Journey:

Connecting spiritual health with overall well-being and overcoming depression.
Emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach for long-lasting healing.

11. Inviting Collaboration:

Encouraging women to reach out for support in reclaiming their health.
Joining the Facebook community for a collective journey of wellness.

🌸 Closing Message:
As we embark on this journey, let's commit to holistic health, reclaiming our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Let's break free from the strongholds that hinder us and rediscover the joy in motherhood. If you're ready for change, reach out, and let's walk this path together. See you on the next episode!

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In this powerful episode, Kilah Lawson delves into the complexities of spiritual health during the postpartum journey. Here are some key takeaways:

Questioning Beliefs: Kilah encourages listeners to question their beliefs, emphasizing the importance of personal exploration and understanding.
Biblical Insights: Drawing from Mark 7:6, Kilah explores the warning our Messiah gave about doctrines of men, urging a deeper understanding of scriptures.
Impact of Translations: Kilah highlights the influence of faulty translations on Christian doctrines, emphasizing the need to discern between divine wisdom and human interpretations.
Pharisees and Traditions: Analyzing Mark 7:6-8, Kilah reveals the context of the Messiah's warnings to the Pharisees about prioritizing traditions of men over God's commandments.
Historical Perspectives: Kilah hints at future episodes delving into how historical events, like the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, shaped modern Christianity.
Discarding Labels: Kilah passionately shares her journey of breaking free from the label of Christianity, urging a focus on imitating Messiah's teachings rather than conforming to doctrinal norms.
Reclaiming Spiritual Health: The episode concludes with a powerful call to action. Kilah challenges listeners to reclaim their spiritual health, emphasizing the need for community, accountability, and the pursuit of the Eternal Postpartum movement.

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In this heartfelt and unscripted episode of "The Healthy Postpartum Mama Podcast," Kilah Lawson shares a transformative journey that has led to significant changes in her life and the evolution of the podcast. Titled "Evolving into Eternal Postpartum," Kilah introduces the groundbreaking "Eternal Postpartum" movement, challenging conventional views on postpartum and advocating for ongoing support through all chapters of motherhood.

Kilah discusses the need to validate mothers' struggles, emphasizing that postpartum is not confined to the initial weeks or months but extends through various stages. She unveils a holistic wellness approach, incorporating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects, and highlights the importance of empowering individuals with information for lifelong wellness.

The episode delves into Kilah's personal spiritual journey, exploring the connection between spiritual wellbeing and physical health. The shift from "Healthy Postpartum Mama" to "Healthy Kingdom Mamas" is explained, with a warm invitation for all listeners to join the Eternal Postpartum movement—whether mothers seeking support, passionate individuals, or providers interested in a radical change.

Excitement fills the air as Kilah looks forward to future episodes that will explore different aspects of health, including spirituality. Listeners are encouraged to stay subscribed for this transformative journey and can join the movement through the provided link in the show notes.

Subscribe now and embark on the empowering journey of reclaiming collectivism, support, and wellness through the infinite chapters of postpartum with Kilah Lawson.

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Have you been resenting your partner lately? Does the way that they come and go as they please irritate you? Do you often feel like the parenthood load is unequal with you carrying most of it? Or maybe you’ve become the default parent and you are irritated with having to ask your partner to step in help.

If any of this sounds like you or you’re planning for postpartum and don’t want this to be you, this episode is for you!! Join me and my very special guest (who also happens to be my husband 😃) as we discuss the challenges that often present when we become parents and overcoming partner resentment.

What we’ll cover in this episode:

[0:30] Intro to the episode

[4:55] What do we mean by “resentment”

[5:39] What causes resentment in the first place?

[12:06] The unequal load of motherhood

[16:31] The struggle that men often have

[20:22 Practical preparation that’s needed

[28:37]Making yourself emotionally available

[31:49] The need for a shift in your household immediately postpartum

[34:25] What happens when men feel neglected

[35:57] Creating a beautiful partnership

[39:00] How to overcome the challenge of mothers being the default parent

[44:04] Practical tips to shape what you want your family to look like

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So many things change for women as we enter our journeys to motherhood. We BARELY talk about the changes of the physical body and our mental health. But do we EVER really talk about what it takes to remain connected to ourselves while we meet the demands of our loved ones during the motherhood shift?!

Join me in this episode as we have a real honest conversation about the identity shift that happens when tiny humans start calling us, "mom." We'll discover what the motherhood identity shift often looks like on a spiritual and emotional level; and I'll guide you through three steps that you can take immediately to reclaim your identity in your motherhood journey.

What we’ll cover in this episode

[0:30] Intro

[2:50] The Struggle Of Balancing Motherhood: My Personal Story

[10:21] Tending to Your Soul In Motherhood (soft intro)

[10:34] Soul Defined

[11:54] The Emotional & Spiritual Journey of Postpartum Healing

[16:38] The Motherhood Transition: How Long It Takes

[19:33] How To Tend To Your Soul In Motherhood

[27:35] Addressing The Motherhood Identity Crisis (practical tips)

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Let the discussion on Postnatal Depletion continue!! In this week’s episode, I’ll guide you through practical tips to implement to begin to recover your hormones, rebuild your energy levels and rebuild your sleep! If you’re a new mom wanting to learn what it takes to avoid postnatal depletion or a mom further into postpartum who is experiencing depletion, grab your notebook and a pen and get ready to take notes!

If you haven’t listened to Part I of “Overcoming Postnatal Depletion” be sure to check it out before diving into this episode.

What we’ll cover in this episode:

[0:30] Intro

[2:23] Beef Bone Broth Recipe

[6:15] An Amazing Resource to Help You Combat Depletion

[8:28] Defining Hormones

[9:16] Symptoms of Hormone Disruption

[9:31] What happens to hormones when you’re depleted

[14:31] Practical Tips to Rebuilding Your Hormones

[24:44] Rebuilding Your Energy

[31:47} Rebuilding Your Sleep

Helpful Resources:

Take the Postnatal Depletion Assessment- Join The Postpartum Wellness Revolution Membership

The Healthy Postpartum Mama Facebook Group

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Postnatal Depletion..are you familiar with this term? In our conventional healthcare model, depletion is not something that is often talked about, yet a huge percentage of mothers experience symptoms of this syndrome: including physical symptoms like "baby brain" and hair loss as well as emotional symptoms associated with depression and anxiety! Why don't we hear more about this?!

Join me in this episode as I dive into postnatal depletion, its symptoms and steps to take to overcome!

What we’ll cover in this episode

[0:30]- Intro

[1:49]- Golden Latte Recipe

[3:39]- Where to Find The 7 Pillars of Postpartum Wellness

[5:10]- Postnatal Depletion Defined

[10:04]- 3 Main Factors that contribute to Postnatal Depletion

[13:31]-Physical Symptoms of Postnatal Depletion

[16:39]-Emotional Symptoms of Postnatal Depletion

[24:30]-Depletion Vs. Depression

[25:29]- Where to Find a Postnatal Depletion Assessment

[26:16]- Combatting Depletion Through Nutrition

[27:44]- Essential Micronutrients to Replenish

[31:52]-Rebuilding Macronutrients

Are you ready to reclaim your health so that you can show up as the mom you deeply desire to be? Join me every week to learn how!

Helpful Resources:

Take the Postnatal Depletion Assessment- Join The Postpartum Wellness Revolution Membership: https://www.elephant-baby.com/the-postpartum-wellness-revolution

The Healthy Postpartum Mama Facebook Group : https://www.elephant-baby.com/free%20resources

Postpartum Planning & Nutrition Guides: https://www.elephant-baby.com/free%20resources

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Adversity is a great teacher, and your struggle brings about an opportunity for a beautiful transformation.

Hey, Healthy Mama! It’s Kilah Lawson- Your Postpartum Vitality Coach- and I’m back for another episode The Healthy Postpartum Mama Podcast! This is a space where I bring to you insights into postpartum wellness using my very own N.U.R.T.U.R.E method:

N-Nourish Your Body

U-Utilize Help

R-Rest & Reset

T- Tend to Your Soul

U-Unleash Emotion

R-Restore Your Mind

E- Embrace the Journey

This episode covers the pillar of postpartum wellness that encourages you to Restore Your Mind.

In this episode of The Healthy Postpartum Mama Podcast, I bring to light the real reason that so many mothers struggle to make sustainable changes that contribute to a healthy life. I lay out what it takes to confront adversity in your postpartum journey and share insights on how to use your struggles to propel you in your healing journey.

If you’re ready to dive into my 7 Pillars of Postpartum Wellness a little more fully, check out my membership for moms who are ready to reclaim their health holistically- The Postpartum Wellness Revolution: https://www.elephant-baby.com/the-postpartum-wellness-revolution

Key Talking Points In This Episode:

[3:15] The Purpose of Pain

[5:47] What’s Your Struggle

[7:10] How Society Teaches Us To Handle Our Struggles

[9:48] Pain As A Rite of Passage

[10:15] How Pain Heals

[11:20] Setting Realistic Expectations for Postpartum Healing

[13:39] Shifting Your Mind to Heal

[16:00] Why Shifting Your Mindset Is Critical

[21:05] 2 Steps to Take to Begin Your Healing Journey

Are you ready to reclaim your health so that you can show up as the mom you deeply desire to be? Join me every week to learn how!

Helpful Resources:

The Postpartum Wellness Revolution Membership: https://www.elephant-baby.com/the-postpartum-wellness-revolution

The Healthy Postpartum Mama Facebook Group : https://www.elephant-baby.com/free%20resources

Postpartum Planning & Nutrition Guides: https://www.elephant-baby.com/free%20resources

Connect with me!

Visit our website: https://www.elephant-baby.com/?fbclid=IwAR1139-N9m3RTbjQ-c4tmg3Ozx6QTgGCAMQ9Cm7j_X_ArpOaDTTUNGmT8LM

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Depression, depletion, hair loss, anxiety, burnout and exhaustion…this is what postpartum looks like for so many women. The struggle not only happens immediately postpartum, but many women struggle with their health months and even years beyond childbirth. Why are so many women struggling in their health after giving birth? And why aren't we talking about?! Join me in this teaser episode of The Healthy Postpartum Mama as I share what I believe to be the reasons that so many of us struggle within our first few years postpartum.

In this episode, we’ll cover how other cultures address the postpartum time, common themes for postpartum healing, and I’ll share with you the 7 pillars of postpartum wellness that are necessary for reclaiming your health.

If you’re a new mom who is planning postpartum or seasoned mom who’s a few years into your journey and ready to dive deeper into the topic of holistic postpartum wellness, gain access to recipes and resources to help you along in every stage of postpartum and feel 100% confident in the steps to take to reclaim your health after childbirth join The Postpartum Wellness Revolution Membership.

Here’s what I’ll cover in this episode

[01:00] A little more about me

[04:15] The reason for this podcast

[04:46] Defining postpartum

[7:30] Why women are struggling after childbirth

[7:50] Confronting how society views postpartum

[16:00] Common themes for postpartum healing in other cultures

[17:59] Lack of support & the heavy load of motherhood

[19:50} The changes of the postpartum body

{21:00} Nutrient deficiency & the connection to depression, hair loss, and other common postpartum issues

[23:00] What you’ll learn from this podcast

[24:20} The 7 pillars of postpartum wellness

Are you ready to reclaim your health so that you can show up as the mom you deeply desire to be? Join me every week to learn how! Make sure you're subscribed to that you're the first to know when new episodes are released!

Helpful Resources:

The Postpartum Wellness Revolution Membership

The Healthy Postpartum Mama Facebook Group

Postpartum Planning & Nutrition Guides

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