S2: E5 Baby Sleep, Mom Guilt & the Pressure to Get It Right

S2:E7 Cesarean Recovery: your healing doesn't end at 6 weeks.

🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Healing Beyond the Scar 🤍 This week on Mama Uprooted, I sat down with Janelle Fontaine from Nurturing the Mother to have one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had around postpartum healing, C-sections, scar recovery, nervous system support, and the care moms truly deserve after birth. As a mom who has had two C-sections myself, this conversation felt deeply personal. Because so many women are told: “Your incision looks fine.” “Your six week checkup is over.” “You’re healed.” …but what about the numbness? The pulling? The disconnection from your body? The emotional healing? The years later symptoms moms are silently carrying? Janelle shares how cesarean recovery goes far beyond the scar itself and why postpartum healing deserves more support, education, and compassion. This episode is for every mama who has ever wondered: “Is what I’m experiencing normal?” And honestly… whether your birth was six weeks ago or sixteen years ago — this conversation matters. 🤍 ABOUT JANELLE Janelle Fontaine is a Registered Massage Therapist, educator, speaker and owner of Nurturing the Mother based in Vancouver, BC. With over sixteen years of clinical experience working primarily with postpartum clients, she focuses her practice and teaching in women’s health, perinatal care, and cesarean recovery. In 2023, she launched The Cesarean Recovery Guide, an online resource supporting mothers healing from cesarean birth. In 2025, she founded Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage & Rehab for Healthcare Professionals, a continuing education course designed to equip providers with the skills and confidence to support post-cesarean recovery. In 2026, she initiated Cesarean Scars: Variations of Normal — a project sharing real life photos of cesarean scars throughout the healing stages to help normalize recovery and educate women on what healing can truly look like. ✨ CONNECT WITH JANELLE Website: https://www.nurturingthemother.ca [https://www.nurturingthemother.ca] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurturingthemother.ca [https://www.instagram.com/nurturingthemother.ca] Cesarean Scar Project: https://www.instagram.com/ismyscarnormal [https://www.instagram.com/ismyscarnormal] The Cesarean Recovery Guide: https://nurturingthemother.thinkific.com/courses/the-cesarean-recovery-guide [https://nurturingthemother.thinkific.com/courses/the-cesarean-recovery-guide] Healthcare Professional Training: https://nurturingthemother.thinkific.com/courses/NTM-CesareanMassage&RehabforHCPs [https://nurturingthemother.thinkific.com/courses/NTM-CesareanMassage&RehabforHCPs] Cesarean Scars Submission Form: https://form.jotform.com/261045867194262 [https://form.jotform.com/261045867194262] ✨ PRODUCTS I PERSONALLY LOVE FOR SKIN SUPPORT + HEALING Oliveda B16 Cell Active Body Serum: https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/b16-body-serum-cell-active?referral=emilygalus [https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/b16-body-serum-cell-active?referral=emilygalus] Oliveda B14 SOS Olive Leaf Gel: https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/b14-sos-olive-leaf-gel?referral=emilygalus [https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/b14-sos-olive-leaf-gel?referral=emilygalus]

S2: E6 Feeling Like Yourself Again: Hormone, Energy & Nervous System Support for Moms

Motherhood changes everything—including your body, your energy, and how you feel day-to-day. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not like yourself… this episode is for you. In this supportive and honest conversation, we’re breaking down simple, realistic ways moms can start feeling better from the inside out—without adding more pressure or perfection. We talk about: * Why so many moms feel disconnected from their bodies * What nervous system regulation actually looks like in real life * How to support your hormones through simple daily habits * Cycle syncing in a way that works for busy moms * And how to start feeling like yourself again—one small step at a time This isn’t about doing more… it’s about supporting your body in the season you’re in. You’re not broken—you just need support, mama 🤍 You got this. Keep going. Do you. 🌸 CONNECT WITH JORDAN If this episode spoke to you and you’re ready to start supporting your body in a more intentional, holistic way… I can’t recommend Jordan enough 🤍 She has such a real, grounded approach to helping women: – understand their hormones – regulate their nervous system – and actually feel like themselves again You can connect with her here: 🌐 Montgomery Holistic Wellness 📧 contact@montgomeryholisticwellness.com [contact@montgomeryholisticwellness.com] 📲 @montgomeryholisticwellness Use code CYCLESYNC if you reach out

S2: E5 Baby Sleep, Mom Guilt & the Pressure to Get It Right

Sleep deprivation, long nights, and the overwhelming feeling of “am I doing this wrong?” — this is a conversation so many moms are living, but not always talking about. In this episode of Mama Uprooted, we’re diving into the reality of baby sleep, the mental load of motherhood, and what it actually feels like to function on empty. From the 2am wakeups to the quiet tears and self-doubt, this episode is here to remind you… you are not failing. Joined by a certified sleep consultant and fellow mom, we talk through real-life struggles, gentle support, and what it looks like to navigate sleep in a way that feels right for you and your baby — without pressure, guilt, or perfection. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or alone in this season… this episode is for you. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something really hard. ---------------------------------------- ✨ Follow along for more support, real conversations, and weekly motherhood themes: 👉 @sleepyheadsols 👉 @mommauprooted

S2:4 When Motherhood Opens Old Wounds — and Changes Everything

In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with author Allison to talk about her powerful story behind Salt in the Wound — a journey through family wounds, faith, healing, and the responsibility many women feel to break generational cycles. Together, they dive into what happens when becoming a mother brings hidden patterns to the surface… and how that awareness can become the starting point for change. This conversation explores: • The unexpected emotional awakening that comes with motherhood • How generational patterns quietly shape us • The balance between strength and emotional expression • Healing family wounds and finding your voice • Faith, redemption, and growth through motherhood • What it really looks like to break cycles for your children If you’ve ever felt like motherhood opened parts of your story you didn’t expect — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone… and that healing is possible. Connect with Allison: Instagram: @allison.juhl19 Be sure to follow Allison and stay tuned for her upcoming book Salt in the Wound. Motherhood doesn’t just raise children — it raises awareness. In this episode, Emily sits down with Allison to talk about healing generational patterns, emotional growth, and the awakening that motherhood can bring. motherhood healing, generational trauma, breaking cycles, postpartum identity, motherhood podcast, emotional healing, faith and motherhood

S2:E3 After Babies: Why Eating More & Building Muscle May Be the Missing Piece for Moms

After having babies, many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” — eat less, work out harder, and shrink themselves as quickly as possible. But what if that approach is actually working against your body? In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with fitness and nutrition coach Tiffany Wickes to talk about what really happens to a woman’s metabolism after pregnancy, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and years of putting herself last. Together, they unpack why under-eating, over-training, and chasing quick weight loss often leave moms feeling exhausted, stuck, and discouraged — and how fueling properly, building muscle, and creating metabolic safety may be the true path toward strength and sustainable fat loss. This conversation shifts the focus from shrinking your body to supporting it. ✨ Inside this episode: * Why “eat less, move more” backfires after motherhood * What’s really happening to metabolism after babies * The truth about cortisol and dieting cycles * Why carbs are not the enemy * Muscle building for busy moms * Supporting fat loss without restriction * Realistic strength training for motherhood seasons * Healing your relationship with food and your body If you’ve ever felt like your body changed after kids and never went back — this episode is for you. Your body isn’t broken.  It may just need support. About Our Guest — Tiffany Wickes  Tiffany is a nutrition and fitness coach who specializes in helping women — especially busy moms — build strength, support their metabolism, and move away from restrictive dieting cycles. Her approach focuses on sustainable nutrition, muscle development, metabolic health, and creating long-term results without punishment or extremes. She is passionate about helping women feel strong, fueled, and confident in their bodies through realistic strategies that work within motherhood and real life. 🔗 Connect With Tiffany 🌐 Website: www.tiffanywickes.com  📱 Instagram: @tiffanylwickes 📩 Coaching Info: DM tiffany to get startedd 🌱 CONNECT WITH MAMA UPROOTED 🎙 Podcast Host: Emily Galus  📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/momma_uprooted  🌿 Root Guides & Resources: @mommauprooted  💌 Join the Mama Uprooted Community: mommauprooted@gmail.com 📣 EPISODE CAPTION (FOR SHARING + PLAYER TEXT) After babies, most moms are told to eat less and work harder. But what if healing your metabolism starts with eating more, building muscle, and finally supporting your body instead of fighting it? In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany to talk about why so many moms feel stuck after pregnancy — and how strength, nourishment, and metabolic safety can change everything. Your body isn’t broken, mama.  You’re rebuilding. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.