You’re probably not breathing right - does that surprise you? In today’s episode, Aprylle shares how most postpartum mamas have dysfunctional breathing patterns and why that is. She’ll also take you through some guided breath work, a “breath assessment”, and offer some strategies to start intentionally correcting those breath patterns!

Here are some helpful resources from today’s episode:

Episode 4: Practical Self-Care for Moms

Expecting & Empowered Episode 56: The Power Your Breath Has to Heal Your Body

https://www.expectingandempowered.com/blog/kicking-on-your-core-after-baby

Dr. Oscar Serrallach’s book, “The Postnatal Depletion Cure” has a great section on breathwork, too. We’ll be talking about postnatal depletion in future episodes!

“Breath Assessment” Checklist:

• Does your breath feel smooth or labored?
• Do you breathe through your nose or mouth?
• Do your shoulders move as you breathe?
• Are your hands moving outward and your ribs expanding in all directions (front, sides AND back)?
• Is your breath moving north to south on the inhale, south to north on the exhale?
• Where is the tension or restriction in your breathing (jaw, face, belly, etc.)?
• Which is easier, your inhale or exhale?
• Is the inhale full, or does it stop somewhere in your body?
• Is your exhale full, almost to the point where you’re coughing?

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You’re probably not getting enough protein. That’s because up until the last few years, protein has been given a bad rep or linked to body building. In this episode Ruby breaks down what true protein needs are for women, moms especially, and what that looks like in a daily routine. Protein is SO essential and we hope you love this episode!

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In this fun episode Aprylle and Ruby break down the diet trends circling around in 2024 and going into 2025. They provide some insight into what these diets are, and how they may or may not be the right fit for you with a special focus on moms and what their specific nutritional needs may be. This one is a great one and we hope you enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

Plate Method Episode - Episode 16

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In this episode Aprylle and Ruby are back on their soapboxes talking about the bounce back culture and how this societal ideal negatively impacts mothers during such a vulnerable season of life. You don’t have to “bounce back”, mama.

Tune in as they discuss how pregnancy impacts your body and its return to exercise, how hormones will affect things like weight loss, and how to do this sustainably, keeping your long term health and goals in mind - because that’s what matters most.

Here’s some links to a few previous episodes that can set you up for success in 2025:

Link to Ep. 8 - Simple Goals

Link to Ep. 16 - The Plate Method & Simple Nutrition Tips

Link to Ep. 19 - Returning to Working Out

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Christmas is this week!

This week Ruby shares some ways she shares about God with her kids. As Catholics we know it’s our promise to raise our kids in the faith and to help cultivate that relationship with God. These tips are tailored for young kids for the season that we are in but feel free to chime in what tools you love to use to share our faith with our growing family. Merry Christmas!

Ascension Press My First Interactive Mass Book

Ascension Press The Nativity

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This week’s episode is all about returning to working out postpartum. It’s a journey, it takes time and patience, and we’re here to reassure you that’s ok! It’s about the long term. We’ve linked some helpful channels and articles to help you get started and we hope this begins a healthy, sustainable journey to regular exercise.

Helpful Links:

https://www.youtube.com/@nourishmovelove/videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFcCM1Z8mIU&list=PLpa0d6IJAhbhcctb8FSSC-0EZzE-UVRRC

https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000002xD2/dLOYGIJSa6Lk.HQBMWQvJ6ljPOOCk9PDCbUSefU0o8E

https://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/returning-to-sport-or-exercise-after-birth.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9528725/

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You’re probably not getting enough protein. That’s because up until the last few years, protein has been given a bad rep or linked to body building. In this episode Ruby breaks down what true protein needs are for women, moms especially, and what that looks like in a daily routine. Protein is SO essential and we hope you love this episode!

Let’s connect!

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In this episode Aprylle and Ruby share thoughts and reflections on the continuous surrender that is motherhood. It’s a challenge, an opportunity for growth and holiness, and a lesson in the heart of God. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Articles for resources:

https://emilywilsonministries.com/blog/2020/11/11/the-unseen-holiness-of-motherhood

https://thecatholicwoman.co/letterstowomen/10162019

https://catholictimescolumbus.org/voices/marybeth-eberhard/the-work-of-surrender-and-trust

https://catholicreview.org/surrendering-your-own-will-is-the-greatest-gift-you-can-give/

https://www.livingwithmargins.com/blog/what-motherhood-taught-me-about-gods-love

/https://www.catholicyyc.ca/uploads/6/5/5/7/65570685/novena_of_surrender_to_jesus_christ_-_fr._scott_surrency_intro.pdf

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