Season 2. E 1. Birth & Breastfeeding Trauma and their Effects on Body Image with Abigail Barth MSW RSW

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05/25/23 • 38 min

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses or mentions birth and breastfeeding trauma, sexual trauma, and perinatal mental health challenges such as postpartum depression and anxiety. If you do not feel able to listen to this episode at this time, please know that we see you and we hold space for you. Please feel free to skip this episode and listen to any of the previous ones in Season 1 or future ones in Season 2.
If you have experienced birth and/or breastfeeding trauma, and feel ready to learn more about it, you will find this episode helpful. You are not alone, and we are here to inform and support you in your healing journey.
If at any time you feel you need support during or after this episode, please call either your local area's Distress Line or
the Postpartum Support International Line at 1-800-944-4773
Summary:

What is Birth and Breastfeeding Trauma?
Societal messages about birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood that impacts how Moms feel about these and themselves.
The speakers' personal stories about these issues
Moving forward, start the healing process.

If you're interested in more of Abigail Barth (MSW, RSW)'s work, you can find her on Instagram or her Website.
You can find me Gillian Yuan (BN, BSc, MBEC) on Instagram, and my website, and to get started in accepting your body today, download the free guide to feel good in your body now.
Disclaimer: The opinions and views discussed in this episode are for information and educational purposes only and are not intended to be used as personal therapy or medical/ mental health advice. Please consult with your personal registered professional for advice based on your individual circumstances.

The thoughts and opinions discussed in this podcast are solely the opinion of Gillian and/or her guests and for information/ educational purposes only. Gillian is not a licensed health or psychology practitioner. Please consult your healthcare providers prior to utilizing any information presented in the podcast.

What is Birth and Breastfeeding Trauma?
Societal messages about birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood that impacts how Moms feel about these and themselves.
The speakers' personal stories about these issues
Moving forward, start the healing process.

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S1 E12 Finding Joyful Movement: The key to consistency with Kim Hagle

In this episode, Gillian is joined by Kim Hagle, Non-Diet Personal Trainer and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness to discuss the pressure on moms to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies through diet and exercise, and how joyful movement, without the goal of weight-loss or changing your body size, is one of the main keys to being consistent with movement.
This is the final episode of Season 1. In the mean time, please check out the other 11 episodes of the podcast! I will be working on a few holiday projects and working behind the scenes to bring you Season 2 of The Motherhood UnDieted Podcast! In the meantime, you can find me on social media Instagram and Facebook @gillianyuanmoms and in
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The Joyful Movement Podcast
and Her program., Discover Joyful Movement
or download her Free Guide to help with motivation
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S2 E2- Matrescence: The Missing Link of Motherhood and Body Transitions

In this episode, I introduce the concept of Matrescence as the missing link to understanding just what we go through in the journey of motherhood and how it is also related to body image in motherhood.

What is Matrescence
Maternal feminism
You are not alone if you've found becoming a mother challenging on almost all levels.
What could your life look like by embracing Matrescence

Find me on Instagram @gillianyuanmoms
Download the Free Guide to start feeling good in your body now!