I’m sharing this episode seven months postpartum, and it's one of the most personal conversations I’ve had on this podcast—not because I have everything figured out, but because I think we need to hear more stories from the middle, not just after the healing is complete.
This episode is part personal story, part science, and part reflection on what postpartum has taught me about healing, motherhood, identity, and giving myself more grace.
We talk about what’s actually happening to your hormones, brain, nervous system, and metabolism after having a baby, why postpartum extends far beyond six weeks, and how understanding your body can help you stop feeling like you’re doing something wrong.
Along the way, I share my own experience navigating postpartum anxiety, burnout, a difficult recovery, grief, running a growing business, and the lessons I’m still learning seven months later.
In this episode, I cover:
• Why postpartum recovery is about so much more than physical healing
• What’s happening to your hormones, brain, and nervous system after birth
• The identity shift that motherhood can bring
• My experience with postpartum anxiety, burnout, and stepping away from social media
• The nutrition, supplements, and nervous system practices that have supported my recovery
• Why healing isn’t about getting your old self back—it’s about supporting the woman you’re becoming
Whether you’re postpartum, planning for pregnancy, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the incredible changes a woman’s body goes through, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed, more empowered, and a little less alone.
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Supplement Resources
Fullscript: us.fullscript.com/welcome/the-wellness-paradigm
Desbio: dbscript.com/?direct=TWP10
Electrolytes: instanthydration.com/SHANNONSALGE or elementallabs.refr.cc/shannonsalge
Peptides: elliemd.com/shannonsalge
Additional Products Mentioned
EMF Blocker Sticker (also used on baby cameras): airestech.com/?referral_code=p1VLLmdPtKAZrbV5j
Red Light Therapy Box: thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=3849&discount=thewellnessparadigm
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Instagram: @shannon.salge
Website: thewellnessparadigm.com
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