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Ashley Lyon, a postpartum doula, joins me for a beautiful conversation about her journey to motherhood and the unexpected moments of depression and anxiety that came along for the ride. Throughout our conversation Ashley discusses her latest work as a postpartum doula and the importance of communication, boundaries, and self-care routines for new or expecting mamas.
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“ Just sit for at least 10 minutes a day to be quiet and to calm your body and nervous system down. ”
Today we are joined by postpartum doula Ashley Lyon for an open look into motherhood and the realities that many face when entering this exciting journey. Ashley shares some of her own personal experiences with postpartum, breastfeeding and pregnancy, and what she learned from this journey which later translated into her work as a postpartum doula and her new venture Bloom Mama.
This episode is a huge resource for not only new or expecting mothers but really anyone looking for an inside look into pregnancy and the realities that come with this beautiful journey. We cover so many useful topics in this episode as we touch on dads, ways to squeeze self-care into a busy day, and most importantly understanding every pregnancy and child is different. Giving birth and raising a child is not a one size fits all approach, but there are various practices to incorporate to assist in making the process more fluid for everyone involved. Ashley is truly living in her potential as she works to bring education, support, and new knowledge to moms. Check out her resources below!
What else we talk about:
Resources:
Loving Your Own Soul is edited and managed by Sixteen Creative
This episode is a huge resource for not only new or expecting mothers but really anyone looking for an inside look into pregnancy and the realities that come with this beautiful journey. We cover so many useful topics in this episode as we touch on dads, ways to squeeze self-care into a busy day, and most importantly understanding every pregnancy and child is different. Giving birth and raising a child is not a one size fits all approach, but there are various practices to incorporate to assist in making the process more fluid for everyone involved. Ashley is truly living in her potential as she works to bring education, support, and new knowledge to moms. Check out her resources below!
What else we talk about:
- Ashley’s own experience with depression and anxiety
- The true connection behind journaling and a solid journaling practice
- The vibrational scale
- Tips for when your homelife feels out of balance
- The importance of communicating with your partner as new parents
- The underlying reason why you may feel resentful as a parent
- Setting boundaries to avoid burnout
- Pregnancy and COVID
- Baby blues and postpartum rage
- The realities of breastfeeding
- Ways to sneak in self care as a mom
Resources:
- Connect with Ashley on Facebook or Instagram @bloommamadoula
- Check out Ashley’s free prepping for postpartum class: https://www.bloommamadoula.com/postpartum-class
- Free 4-week yoga series: https://www.bloommamadoula.com/free-yoga-class
- Bloom Mama Membership: https://www.bloommamadoula.com/membership
- Join Britt’s 9 Week Program: Life in Balance or learn more about her holistic wellness coaching services at ambuwellness.com
- Connect with me at lovingyourownsoul@gmail.com or on Instagram @lovingyourownsoul
Loving Your Own Soul is edited and managed by Sixteen Creative
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