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Date created
2023/10/13
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2026/10/10
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The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood. ***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST *** You did everything they told you to do. You took the birth class. You built the baby registry. You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two. But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth. If you’re overwhelmed, touched-out, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like yourself again, you’re not alone-and you’re not failing. You’re in the right place, mama. Hi, I’m Chelsea Barbine—wife, mom of two under three, postpartum health coach, and the friend who will always ask you to tell me more. I’ve lived two very different postpartum realities.The first? A summer baby who arrived five days past her due date. I had a 9–5 job, full-time childcare, and a calm, two-person household. The second? A winter baby born six weeks early, 16 days in the NICU, a toddler at home, and a business I wasn’t taking much of a "maternity leave" from. What I’ve learned is this: the only way to be the mom you want to be is to make sure you’re supported, too. On a mission to rewrite the postpartum narrative for the collective I’m sharing my “secrets” to better sleep, sanity and self-identity in motherhood. Because truthfully - the health and happiness of the world depends on us! If you’re ready to finally feel at home in your postpartum body… to create rhythms that support your healing, boost your energy, and strengthen your bond with your baby… to make confident decisions without spending hours scrolling for answers… and to reconnect with who you are—without the mom guilt—this podcast is for you. So throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It’s time to Postpartum Better! Next Steps: Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-better-protocol Coach with me: https://corecarecultivate.com/the-cultivate-crew Grab your Postpartum Playbook: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-playbook Connect with me on IG: @Chelsea.barbine Email me: [email protected]
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172. Maybe You SHOULD Go to Bed Angry
2026/10/10
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"Never go to bed angry" is great marriage advice. Until you have a newborn.
Sleep is the second most important thing in your postpartum. For you, your baby, and your husband. So that 11:47pm whisper-fight about the dishwasher isn't a conversation. It's a drain from the battery you're near short circuiting on.
Going to bed angry isn't giving up on the fight. It's protecting the one thing that makes a good fight possible.
In this episode, I break down why "don't go to bed angry" should be a case-by-case call when there's a baby in the house, inspired by a post from sleep consultant and therapist Chrissy Lawler (@the.peaceful.sleeper).
You'll learn:
What broken sleep does to your brain and your arguments Why the longest uninterrupted stretch of sleep matters more than your total hoursThe "pin" that lets you set a fight down tonight without the silent treatment or the slammed doorsThe 3 questions that tell you when to talk it out and when to go to bed angry
Send this one to your husband before tonight.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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171. Feeling Guilty That Sex Is the Last Thing on Your Mind? Listen to This with Sex Therapist Erinn Hole, LCSW
2026/10/03
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"Bad sex leads to more bad sex."
That's the spiral Sex Therapist Erinn Hoel, LCSW, sees over and over with postpartum moms — push through it, it doesn't go well, push harder next time, still doesn't. So you decide the problem must be you. It's not. Your body's not broken, it just doesn't feel safe enough yet — and trying harder doesn't speed that up, it makes it worse.
In this episode Chelsea and Erinn cover:
Why you never feel "in the mood"Why men always seem ready "to go"How to get the clinical feeling out of the bedroom when TTCThe foreplay that actually works when you're easing back in postpartumThe ultimate "go-to" spot to build confidence and connectionIf you've ever pushed through, had it not go well, and quietly decided something must be wrong with you — this episode is going to change that story completely.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
How to connect with Erinn:
[email protected] to Fire Method Overview (with application)Free Sex and Intimacy ResourcesNext Steps:
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170. Three Words That Completely Changed The Way I View Working Motherhood
2026/09/26
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Right before Chelsea went on maternity leave with her first, her VP said three words she’s never forgotten: "You'll be better."
She wasn't being kind. Every woman she'd ever hired, managed, or promoted came back sharper after having kids — not despite them, because of them.
In this episode:
Why mothers see a 13% productivity increase after having kids, and are top performers in 76% of companiesWhy you're not about to become less capable — you're about to become more capable, in ways you haven't lived yetThe belief Chelsea wants every pregnant woman to hold onto before she even goes on leaveIf you're pregnant and quietly terrified this next chapter will cost you your career — this one's your permission to believe something different.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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169. The Relationship Every Mom Forgets to Tend To with Shannon Danielle
2026/09/19
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If the most relationship you have is with yourself, why is it so hard to prioritize it?
Most moms skip straight past caring for themselves and go straight to surviving — more coffee, more scrolling, more pushing through. Then they hit a wall and can't figure out why they feel so disconnected from who they are. In this episode, Chelsea Barbine talks with Identity and Empowerment Coach Shannon Danielle, about the real difference between self-love, self-care, and actually caring for yourself. Together they share exactly how small, simple practices can change everything else in your life.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
Connect with Shannon on purepossibilities.net or on Instagram at @pure_possibilities and listen to her podcast Pure Possibilities
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168. How to Create Routine This Fall With Young Kids
2026/09/12
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It's September. Everyone's back-to-school routine is all over your feed — the schedules, the sports, the "here's how we're staying on top of it all" energy.
But what if you're still on maternity leave or juggling pregnant life with a toddler home part-time?
In this episode you'll learn:
The three steps for getting the mom mental load out of your head and off your to-do listWhat you might be missing to get the most done in the least amount of timeThe most important step to setting your calendarIf you've been craving a sense of order but didn't think it was possible until your kids are out of the house — this episode is your permission slip.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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167. Pregnant With a Toddler? Emily Higgins on Having Back-to-Back (to Back) Babies as a Working Mom
2026/09/05
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Pregnant with your second and wondering how you're going to manage life with two?
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Emily Higgins, a web and app designer who had three babies back to back to back, which inspired her founding of the Mama Mode app and podcast.
Together they talk about:
Postpartum rage and what's actually underneath itThe one comment Emily received at her lowest point in motherhood that completely changed how she shows up for herself and every mom she meetsHow to build a support system out of the small things you already haveHow much intentional time kids actually needWhy “me time” doesn't have to look like a 4am workoutThis is the non-Pinterest version of preparing for life with two. If this episode hits home, follow @postpartumbetter on Instagram and join the waitlist for the postpartum prep mini course, designed specifically for the second-time pregnant mom wondering how she'll manage both kids.
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Research & Resources Mentioned:
Journal of Marriage and Family Study: Does Maternal Time Matter? (Milkie et al., 2015)Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) & the 5-Minute "Special Time" Protocol
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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166. Why You Don't Need More Postpartum Advice
2026/08/29
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There’s no shortage of free postpartum advice. But is more information actually what moms need?
In this episode, Chelsea unpacks why you show up differently when you invest in something, why generic advice can’t account for your unique postpartum experience, and why having a real plan—and support to come back to when things fall apart—matters.
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Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.1
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165. How to Close the Leisure Gap Postpartum with Rebecca
2026/08/22
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"You get to do it when you make the time."
In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Rebecca — a nurse and a mom of two — to talk about something most people skip over in the postpartum fitness conversation: that getting stronger postpartum was never really about the body. It was about proving to herself, over and over, that she could do hard things.
Rebecca gets real about the difference between the hard of showing up for yourself and the hard of not — and how that choice, repeated daily, is what actually changed her life.
They also get into:
What the "leisure gap" actually is, and why so many moms let their husbands take the golf trip while they never book the equivalent for themselvesThe concept of "toxic grace" — and how to tell the difference between rest you need and an excuse you're makingWhy physical strength turns into mental strength, and how that shows up in everyday moments as a momWhy waiting for the perfect time to start is the thing keeping most moms stuck — and the one small step that actually breaks the cycleIf you've ever felt like self-care is something you have to earn, or like taking time for yourself is selfish instead of necessary — this conversation is going to shift something for you.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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164. The Future of Postpartum Health Depends on This One Shift
2026/08/15
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses maternal mental health crises, postpartum psychosis, and references the Lindsay Clancy case. Please listen with care.
Maternal mental health conditions have nearly doubled in the past decade. So why are we still only reacting after the fact?
In this episode, Chelsea shares her unfiltered response to the Lindsay Clancy trial — and what she believes it reveals about the gap between having access to resources and actually having support. She breaks down why information alone isn't care, why preparation for postpartum deserves the same attention we give to preparing for birth, and the exact steps she took to move through her own fear of birth by understanding it instead of avoiding it.
Moms deserve better. Families deserve better. This is your sign to start preparing instead of waiting until you're in it — join the Postpartum Better Bootcamp waitlist here: https://postpartumbetter.com/bootcamp
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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163. The Truth About Getting Your Spark Back Postpartum with Pauleanna Reid
2026/08/08
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They say one day it'll matter who you marry.
In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Pauleanna Reid — a mom of two and founder of a wildly successful agency — to talk about something most conversations about motherhood underestimate or completely ignore: that the decisions you make before the baby even arrives are the ones that shape everything after.
Pauleanna breaks down the mom tax — the assumptions, the passed-over opportunities, the quiet ways people start treating you differently the moment they know you're expecting — and why she kept both of her pregnancies almost entirely private because of it.
They also get into:
Why she says she didn't marry for love — and chose her husband almost like a business decision insteadWhat it actually took to run a company through two C-sections and night shifts after bedtimeThe difference between hoping you'll have a village and actually building oneWhy being a little selfish might be the thing that makes you a better wife and mother, not the oppositeThis isn't a highlight reel of "having it all." It's a conversation about what it really costs to protect a career while building a family — and what she did instead.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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162. What I Wish Someone Told Me Before Going From 1-2 Kids
2026/08/01
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You "warned" for baby number one. The sleepless nights, the questioning of yourself, how your whole world rearranges overnight. What (almost) nobody warns you about is what happens when baby number two arrives — and it hits somewhere completely different.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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161. Healthy Mom, Happy Family with Sheridan De La Cruz
2026/07/25
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Don’t want to lose yourself after birth? Here are 4 tips on how not to and what to discuss with your husband about supporting you.
In this episode, Chelsea Barbine talks with Sheridan De La Cruz about the steps she took to “be both” a good mom and feel like herself. They dive into conversations she had with her husband when her pregnancy became high risk, how NICU visits impact your postpartum health and the realities of taking care of yourself while taking care of another human being.
Trigger warning: This episode talks about high-risk pregnancy, preterm labors, and a NICU stay. Please take care of yourself as you listen.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
Connect with Sheridan: https://www.instagram.com/shergoodhealth/
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160. What Millennial Working Moms Can Learn From Gen Z
2026/07/18
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You climbed the ladder. You proved yourself. You hit every milestone you were supposed to hit.
Then you had a baby — and going back to that same job, the one you were so good at, suddenly felt impossible.
That's not a career crisis. That's a postpartum identity crisis. In this episode, you’ll learn the chapter to steal from the Gen Z playbook before you quit your job and burn it all down.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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159. 2026 Parents 'Best for Baby' Winner Courtney Boylan: Breast Engorgement, Postpartum Depression and Mother's Intuition
2026/07/11
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Courtney kept losing her nipple shield — you know, the clear one that is impossible to find in your diaper bag — so she decided to make her own that was pretty and findable. That one idea turned into a whole company built on a simple belief: postpartum products can be functional AND beautiful, and moms deserve both. In this episode, you’ll hear from mom of 3 and Founder of Le Lolo Courtney Boylan. She shares about her own postpartum journey — the engorgement pain, the fear of leaving the hospital, the sister who told her to trust her gut — and how all of it built the confidence to leave a steady job and bet on herself.
Connect with Courtney:
Website: https://wearelelolo.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearelelolo
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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158. What you Need to Know About Budgeting After Baby
2026/07/06
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You feel guilty spending money on yourself. You feel guilty when you don't. There's no version of this where you win — until you actually understand why.
In this bonus episode, I break down the budgeting trap almost every postpartum mom is stuck in, and how to finally end the vicious cycle.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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helenLV1985 2025/09/09
You need this as a mom!!
Such a real and raw pod about the things that aren’t really spoken about during those firsts as a new mom. This pod truly helps new moms navigate thos...
Melina Kane 2024/10/01
Every mom needs Chelsea in her corner!
There is so much gold and goodness here! Chelsea always shares so much wisdom, discernment, and encouragement in every episode. She’s the bestie you d...
WildMama 🌙 2024/09/14
Beautifully Empowering ✨
I have always said that Postpartum lasts way beyond the socially normal postpartum of a few months or year. So when I talked to Chelsea and she was sh...
mamapeace13 2024/06/11
Refreshing and real!!!
I love Chelsea’s energy!!! Her approach to truth telling / sharing allows listeners to feel supported and less isolated / alone on this motherhood jou...
Christina Chaiko 2024/04/15
Love this podcast!
Chelsea’s podcast has been so helpful and enlightening as a fellow postpartum mama! Her sincerity and understanding in all things postpartum have been...
Jacqui.B 2024/03/10
A Must Listen! ✨
I love Chelsea’s authenticity, vulnerability + passion for supporting mom’s! I am LOVING the guests she has interviewed as I absorb ALL the informatio...
Msdmaynor 2024/02/01
I wish I had Chelsea when I was having babies!
I’ve recently gotten to know Chelsea. Learning about her desire to help women in postpartum brought me to tears! I wish I would have her and her suppo...
Lesley|TheGroundedMamaPodcast 2023/11/26
Amazing resource for new mamas!
Chelsea is such a wonderful human delivering support to new mamas! Postpartum support is much needed/postpartum needs to be talked about more! I’m so ...
Karaleigh Garrison 2023/11/19
New Moms Need This!
Chelsea is the voice of support new moms need when they are struggling with those postpartum months! I’m so excited that this resource is now availabl...
MTO bestie 2023/11/15
Best resource for new and expecting mamas!
I wish I had this podcast when I was an expecting/new mama for the first time but I still can’t wait to listen and be able to help others in my life w...
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