Q&A: Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Parent, HRV for Stress and Longevity, and Signs of Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD
02/21/25 • 54 min
I dive into the reality of balancing work and motherhood, the science of heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, and the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD.
As a new mom, I share my personal experiences, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for optimizing health and mental well-being during this phase of life.
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I TALK ABOUT:
06:00 – Redefining balance as a working mom and why perfect balance is a myth
09:40 – Adapting work-life balance strategies as a new mom
17:45 – The reality of work-life balance and being present with your child
23:10 – Understanding HRV, why it matters, and how to track it
26:50 – The link between HRV and longevity, mental health, and stress resilience
27:58 – Practical ways to improve HRV
29:10 – The signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD
31:00 – The underestimated challenges of postpartum life
45:40 – How traveling and getting out of town helps mental health during postpartum
49:00 – Supplements, self-care, and mental offloading strategies for postpartum wellness
51:40 – The importance of social connections and therapy during motherhood
SPONSORS:
Join me at the Health Optimization Summit USA 2025 in Austin, Texas! Use my code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an extra 10% off your tickets. Grab your tickets at hosummit.com/brittany.
Your smile deserves a glycerin-free and fluoride-free toothpaste from Wellnesse. Use my link to get 12% OFF.
RESOURCES:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!
My Amazon storefront
The book: Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters
HRV Trackers: Oura Ring, WHOOP, Garmin, Ultra Human Ring
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Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music
I dive into the reality of balancing work and motherhood, the science of heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, and the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD.
As a new mom, I share my personal experiences, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for optimizing health and mental well-being during this phase of life.
Want your question answered in a future episode? Send me a DM on Instagram!
I TALK ABOUT:
06:00 – Redefining balance as a working mom and why perfect balance is a myth
09:40 – Adapting work-life balance strategies as a new mom
17:45 – The reality of work-life balance and being present with your child
23:10 – Understanding HRV, why it matters, and how to track it
26:50 – The link between HRV and longevity, mental health, and stress resilience
27:58 – Practical ways to improve HRV
29:10 – The signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD
31:00 – The underestimated challenges of postpartum life
45:40 – How traveling and getting out of town helps mental health during postpartum
49:00 – Supplements, self-care, and mental offloading strategies for postpartum wellness
51:40 – The importance of social connections and therapy during motherhood
SPONSORS:
Join me at the Health Optimization Summit USA 2025 in Austin, Texas! Use my code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an extra 10% off your tickets. Grab your tickets at hosummit.com/brittany.
Your smile deserves a glycerin-free and fluoride-free toothpaste from Wellnesse. Use my link to get 12% OFF.
RESOURCES:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!
My Amazon storefront
The book: Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters
HRV Trackers: Oura Ring, WHOOP, Garmin, Ultra Human Ring
LET’S CONNECT:
Shop my favorite health products
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music
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Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!
My Amazon storefront
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My Amazon storefront
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