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Feeling Like a Different Person After Having a Baby? An Anthropologist Explains Why
First-time Parents , Mental Health

Feeling Like a Different Person After Having a Baby? An Anthropologist Explains Why

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

Feeling like a different person after having a baby can reflect a real shift in identity, relationships, and support needs. Andrea Ford, PhD, explains why.

Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back | Andrea Ford, PhD
First-time Parents , Mental Health

Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back | Andrea Ford, PhD

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

Becoming a mother can change your relationship with independence, equality, work, family, and your own identity. Andrea Ford explains postpartum identity through an anthropological lens.

Panjiri Recipe – A Warming Postpartum Sweet
Recipes

Panjiri Recipe – A Warming Postpartum Sweet

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 11, 2026July 10, 2026

Panjiri, also spelled panjeri or […]

Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months After Baby
Mental Health

Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months After Baby

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Dr Kate Lund shares resilient parenting tools to support you, your baby and the early months after birth

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Fennel and Dates
Recipes

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Fennel and Dates

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 17, 2026June 19, 2026

Make a slow-cooked Moroccan lamb tagine with fennel, dates, warm spices, and tender lamb shoulder.

Freezer Friendly Postpartum Soup With White Beans
Recipes

Freezer Friendly Postpartum Soup With White Beans

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 16, 2026June 19, 2026

Make a freezer friendly postpartum soup with white beans, vegetables, broth, and simple toppings. Easy to portion, freeze, and reheat.

Postpartum Chicken Soup Recipe With Ginger
Recipes

Postpartum Chicken Soup Recipe With Ginger

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 16, 2026June 19, 2026

Make a cozy postpartum chicken soup recipe with ginger, vegetables, broth, and shredded chicken. Mild, flexible, and easy to reheat.

Postpartum Congee Recipe With Ginger And Chicken
Recipes

Postpartum Congee Recipe With Ginger And Chicken

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

Make a warm postpartum congee recipe with rice, ginger, broth, and chicken. Easy to reheat and customize for the fourth trimester.

Postpartum Lentil Soup Recipe With Carrots
Recipes

Postpartum Lentil Soup Recipe With Carrots

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 15, 2026June 19, 2026

Make a warm postpartum lentil soup recipe with red lentils, carrots, ginger, and simple pantry ingredients.

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Learn how to set you and your baby up for lifelong health and success by focusing on the decisions that matter most for your family. Hosted by Sarah Trott, a mama dedicated to finding and sharing the best resources that empower parents, and postpartum expert Esther Gallagher, the podcast brings together trusted experts and real-world insights to help you navigate parenting with confidence and clarity

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