Rooted Postpartum Podcast

Rooted Postpartum Podcast

Honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Featuring conversations with real-life parents and interviews with perinatal professionals. Hosted by Jennifer Holliday, postpartum doula and mother of two. Because postpartum is forever!

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April 5, 2025 14 mins

Returning to the podcast after a 1-year hiatus with a short and sweet episode. I hope you enjoy these thoughts on the ever-elusive idea of "balance," and losing ourselves in parenthood. I'd love to hear from you, too! What's fueling your passion right now? What are you letting go of?

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In this episode, I was honored to chat with Cash Pendergrass (they/he/she) about the experience of providing loving care for individuals going through a pregnancy release.   We talked about the importance of being witnessed and held through our transitional moments, building community, how to ask for and give help, and the power of ceremony. I hope you find this episode as inspiring as I have!   Cash is located on Coast Salish land...
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In this episode, Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C describes the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and how it can show up in the parenting journey. She gives insight for recognizing the signs of overstimulation and overwhelm, and actionable tips on how to nurture yourself to be the kind of human and parent you want to be!   Amy is a Therapist and Coach who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive parents in recla...
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July 24, 2023 58 mins
In this episode, I'm sharing my own story of how I came to motherhood. You'll hear the #1 fear I had about having children, and the mindset shift that helped me surrender into the role. I also share about my process of choosing a midwife, anxiety in the first trimester, my wild birth story, breastfeeding challenges, and the postpartum experience. This was a vulnerable show to record, but I hope it helps some of the parents out th...
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In this episode, Bethany Warren, LCSW describes Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and breaks down some common myths and misconceptions. We discuss ways to build your village, research on the impact community support can have on maternal mental health, and where to find care in your area.

Bethany Warren is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, CA and has worked in reproductive mental health for 25 years. ...

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In this episode, Kaya Robinson shares her experiences of hypnobirthing and an unmedicated singleton birth, then a twin pregnancy with vaginal and cesarean deliveries. She also shares her go-to weeknight recipe for satisfying multiple tastebuds!

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In this episode, Marie Baez L.Ac. talks about her journey to motherhood and the way she uses Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) to help people uncover emotional pain that is held within the body. Marie specializes in women’s health, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, pain, and stress management.

Marie can be found online at https://gloriousbalancewellness.com and on Instagram at @gloriousbalancewellness.

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In this conversation, my friend Cleo shares what she did to prepare her body and mind for conception, how she took care of herself in pregnancy, her empowering home birth experience, and the transition to early parenthood.

Resources mentioned in this episode: Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition, by Lily Nichols Weston A. Price Foundation Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin

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In this episode, birth doula Marisa Tervoort shares how she came to this work, doula care as a spiritual calling, and how to find the perfect doula for you.

Marisa can be found online at thebirthplanet.com and on Instagram at @thebirthplanet.

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