Nurturing Connections After Birth
02/12/25 • 38 min
Oh, the postpartum period—the time when everything feels impossibly full (your heart, your hands, and let’s be frank, your boobs). In this episode, we’re cracking open what it really takes to nurture yourself after birth—not the Insta-perfect, "bounce-back" myth, but the slow, sacred, and unapologetic process of receiving.
Why do so many of us resist rest, help, and even our own innate wisdom? What would it look like to give ourselves the same grace we’d offer to someone we love? And how do we shift from simply surviving postpartum to thriving in connection and recovery?
Joined by the delightful Jennifer Cruise from Nurturing Connections with Jen, we unpack:
- Why you can’t pour from an empty cup (or give from your cup at all—hello, saucer life)
- How to build your village and set boundaries with love
- What it means to honour your identity as a mum while still holding onto the parts of yourself that make you you
How can you embrace rest without feeling like you’re losing yourself in the process?
What’s stopping you from asking for or accepting the help you deserve?
Could prioritising your own well-being now be the greatest gift you give your child in the long term?
This is your permission slip to fark the checklists, fark the societal noise, and embrace real recovery, presence, and ease. Because when you care for yourself, you’re not just filling your cup—you’re reshaping how we parent, live, and connect as a whole.
Whether you’re a mum, a soon-to-be parent, or someone holding space for loved ones navigating this wild season of life, this episode is for you. So grab a cuppa (or better yet, let someone make you one!) and join us as we explore the radical, revolutionary act of receiving.
Loved this convo? Come deeper.
This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently.
Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com
High Vibe Birth Course
Learn how to birth ecstatically—from someone who’s done it. Four times. This isn’t just prep—it’s a reclaiming. Breath, mindset, partner work, and the power to shift your whole story.
Includes the Hello Baby birth film, guided meditations + Birth Mind Movies.
→ quantimama.com/highvibebirth
Take The Leap (to Homeschooling)
Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff.
→ quantimama.com/take-the-leap
Come sit with us
Our Cuppa, Conversation & Connection circles run monthly about birth and homeschooling. You’ll find the humans you’ve been looking for.
→ Upcoming dates at quantimama.com/events
Follow along on IG, YouTube & FB—search @quantimama and come say "howdy".
Oh, the postpartum period—the time when everything feels impossibly full (your heart, your hands, and let’s be frank, your boobs). In this episode, we’re cracking open what it really takes to nurture yourself after birth—not the Insta-perfect, "bounce-back" myth, but the slow, sacred, and unapologetic process of receiving.
Why do so many of us resist rest, help, and even our own innate wisdom? What would it look like to give ourselves the same grace we’d offer to someone we love? And how do we shift from simply surviving postpartum to thriving in connection and recovery?
Joined by the delightful Jennifer Cruise from Nurturing Connections with Jen, we unpack:
- Why you can’t pour from an empty cup (or give from your cup at all—hello, saucer life)
- How to build your village and set boundaries with love
- What it means to honour your identity as a mum while still holding onto the parts of yourself that make you you
How can you embrace rest without feeling like you’re losing yourself in the process?
What’s stopping you from asking for or accepting the help you deserve?
Could prioritising your own well-being now be the greatest gift you give your child in the long term?
This is your permission slip to fark the checklists, fark the societal noise, and embrace real recovery, presence, and ease. Because when you care for yourself, you’re not just filling your cup—you’re reshaping how we parent, live, and connect as a whole.
Whether you’re a mum, a soon-to-be parent, or someone holding space for loved ones navigating this wild season of life, this episode is for you. So grab a cuppa (or better yet, let someone make you one!) and join us as we explore the radical, revolutionary act of receiving.
Loved this convo? Come deeper.
This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently.
Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com
High Vibe Birth Course
Learn how to birth ecstatically—from someone who’s done it. Four times. This isn’t just prep—it’s a reclaiming. Breath, mindset, partner work, and the power to shift your whole story.
Includes the Hello Baby birth film, guided meditations + Birth Mind Movies.
→ quantimama.com/highvibebirth
Take The Leap (to Homeschooling)
Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff.
→ quantimama.com/take-the-leap
Come sit with us
Our Cuppa, Conversation & Connection circles run monthly about birth and homeschooling. You’ll find the humans you’ve been looking for.
→ Upcoming dates at quantimama.com/events
Follow along on IG, YouTube & FB—search @quantimama and come say "howdy".
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How do we reconcile our own, often slightly unkept, growth with the desire to guide our children toward resilience, authenticity, and joy?
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When we embrace our own humanness, what are we teaching them about theirs?
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So grab a cuppa (or whatever keeps you grounded) and join us as we explore how being the example isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real, agile, and deeply committed to the experience.
Loved this convo? Come deeper.
This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently.
Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com
High Vibe Birth Course
Learn how to birth ecstatically—from someone who’s done it. Four times. This isn’t just prep—it’s a reclaiming. Breath, mindset, partner work, and the power to shift your whole story.
Includes the Hello Baby birth film, guided meditations + Birth Mind Movies.
→ quantimama.com/highvibebirth
Take The Leap (to Homeschooling)
Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff.
→ quantimama.com/take-the-leap
Come sit with us
Our Cuppa, Conversation & Connection circles run monthly about birth and homeschooling. You’ll find the humans you’ve been looking for.
→ Upcoming dates at quantimama.com/events
Follow along on IG, YouTube & FB—search @quantimama and come say "howdy".
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In this episode, QuantiMama Jodi and QuantiMama Kerri dive into the fast-moving, sometimes overwhelming, but ultimately mind-blowing world of AI.
How do we keep our frequency high while navigating this digital revolution?
Can AI be a partner in creativity, or are we just outsourcing our magic?
And what does it mean for our kids’ education when tech like this is at their fingertips?
We’re not here for fear—this is about empowerment.
Can we use AI with intention, stay in the driver’s seat, and teach our kids to do the same?
What opportunities could open up when we approach AI with curiosity and discernment?
How do we make sure they stay anchored in their own truth while playing in this evolving space?
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Loved this convo? Come deeper.
This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently.
Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com
High Vibe Birth Course
Learn how to birth ecstatically—from someone who’s done it. Four times. This isn’t just prep—it’s a reclaiming. Breath, mindset, partner work, and the power to shift your whole story.
Includes the Hello Baby birth film, guided meditations + Birth Mind Movies.
→ quantimama.com/highvibebirth
Take The Leap (to Homeschooling)
Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff.
→ quantimama.com/take-the-leap
Come sit with us
Our Cuppa, Conversation & Connection circles run monthly about birth and homeschooling. You’ll find the humans you’ve been looking for.
→ Upcoming dates at quantimama.com/events
Follow along on IG, YouTube & FB—search @quantimama and come say "howdy".
Faark The Shoulds (& Alchemising Education) - Nurturing Connections After Birth
Transcript
You know, one of the other big messages that I've given to so many of my clients is how would you treat someone that you love and care for? So why are we not able to give ourselves the same amount of grace that we would give our best friends, our mothers, daughters, sisters, you know, whoever? Why can we not give ourselves that grace? This is the biggest transformation you will ever go through in your entire life. And, you know, I think that there is definitely that l
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