About this episode
Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode we’re meeting the creator of Mama Meals, Holly Stein! You can follow Holly on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eat.mamameals We dove into holistic postpartum care with Holly, discussing Mama Meals, the power of nutrition, Holly's own amazing birthing stories and breaking free from diet culture. From Ayurvedic practices to meal services for new moms, we explored how rest, recovery, and support shape a joyful postpartum journey. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction to Mama Meals and Holistic Nutrition 05:30 Empowering Women Through Nutrition and Business 07:00 Preparing for Postpartum: The Importance of Nutrition 09:59 Breaking Free from Diet Culture 13:57 Nourishing the Body: The Role of Fats and Proteins 15:55 Budget-Friendly Nutrition: Simple Swaps for New Moms 18:57 Ayurvedic and Eastern Medicine Principles in Postpartum Care 21:51 Cultural Shifts: Embracing Rest and Recovery 24:47 Personal Birth Experiences: Lessons Learned 35:10 Mindset Matters in Birth 36:31 The Role of Supportive Partners 38:19 Creating a Normal Birth Experience 39:10 Confidence Through Experience 41:21 Embracing the Hard and Enjoying Birth 42:27 The Impact of Birth on Postpartum 43:28 Pushing Phase and Its Effects 45:31 The Importance of Preparation 47:14 Postpartum Bliss and Support 49:39 Nourishing the Body After Birth 50:08 Meal Services for New Mothers 57:29 Asking for Help and Support CONNECT WITH KAREN: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in CONNECT WITH HOLLY - IG Handle: @eat.mamameals - Website: www.mama-meals.com - Code PAINFREEBIRTH for $20 off first purchase of Mama Meals - Free postpartum recipe guide: https://mama-meals.com/pages/resources