Finding the Woman Within the Mother in Early Postpartum with Kaitlyn Wozniak [episode 8]

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I was super excited to have my doula turned good friend, Kaitlyn Wozniak, back on the podcast! I received such positive feedback from our first conversation, I’m thinking of making her a recurring guest so we can talk every few weeks. Kaitlyn is a huge supporter of women as they’re embarking on their motherhood journey; she’s passionate about educating and preparing women as much as possible, so they aren’t left feeling lost and disempowered when they become moms. She’s on a mission to help women connect deeper to their bodies, build confidence to show up boldly in every part of their lives, and really redefine motherhood all together.

In this episode, Kaitlyn and I talk about finding the woman within the mother in early postpartum. More often than not, we don’t look beyond pregnancy and giving birth to learn what that fourth trimester looks like, because each new stage just feels like another massive mountain to climb. We also delve into prioritizing our needs as mothers while still loving and sacrificing for our children, the celebrated ‘martyrdom’ that has been passed down from previous generations, why self-care is vital for all of to be healthy and whole human beings, Kaitlyn’s Mama Mentorship that shows women the endless possibilities awaiting them as they learn to harness the power of motherhood, and more.

Our society makes us think the modern mom needs to be doing ALL the things without asking for help, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. When you choose to get support from those around you (whoever your ‘village’ may be) and actually take steps to create a life that is aligned with your dreams and passions, you’ll start to flourish. Finding the woman within the mother in early postpartum is not an easy task - it will take time. You must give yourself grace to figure out what your unique path will be in motherhood, and ultimately, how it will allow you to show up as the magnificent human being that you are!  

Kaitlyn is a Birth Doula, pre and postnatal movement specialist in the DC area, and a mom of 2 to Rhys and Betty. With over a decade worth of experience in the fitness industry under her belt, she was encouraged to become a doula by her clients who experienced birth traumas, both emotional and physical. Kaitlyn has also done a great deal of work as a women’s health advocate. Working with women and mothers blends her passions for empowering women to connect deeper to their bodies and build the confidence they deserve to be more autonomous and bold in all aspects of life. Across all of the hats she wears, she is on a mission to redefine motherhood and help women tap into the woman within the mother.

In this episode, Finding the Woman Within the Mother in Early Postpartum with Kaitlyn Wozniak, we cover: 

• Why we don’t tend to educate ourselves on postpartum and motherhood nearly as much as we do pregnancy and birth

• Kaitlyn’s experience during her early postpartum days + choosing to prioritize ourselves and our needs while still fiercely loving and sacrificing for our children

• Creating healthy boundaries with our children so we don’t impose unhealthy or traumatic histories that we may have experienced growing up

• Why we tend to operate from the lens of martyrdom that was passed down from previous generations + how we can shift and do things differently going forward

• Kaitlyn’s decision to quit her job and be more present with her 6 month old son + how it catapulted her onto her entrepreneurial journey, and learning to ask for help

• Why self-care is integral to our health and success as human beings (not just something for mothers)

• Reasons for the isolation and loneliness that often plagues us in postpartum + different ways our ‘village’ can look 

• Kaitlyn’s Mama Mentorship program + the grief spiral that often accompanies us when we land in motherhood

• Why motherhood actually allows us to step into our most powerful, emboldened, and magnificent self 

• How our bodies were beautifully designed to care for us during pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding, and more  
  

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• Follow on Instagram @kaitlyndinneh

• Check out her website

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Mothercraft - because becoming a mom today can feel crazy! It’s both uniquely challenging and exciting. The templates about how we should ‘mom’ are outdated and we have the opportunity to reconstruct them in a way that works for us. There are women, parents, and resources available who can support us. 

Let's write a new story, where we experience how to be connected, informed and empowered about our paths forward as moms, professionals, and women without overwhelm, judgment, or a one-size fits all mentality. 

Tune in each week for conversations with host Sarah Dunn, along with other moms and special guest experts, as they share their stories, encouragement, advice, and solidarity about this lifelong journey of motherhood.

We’ll cover topics such as pregnancy, postpartum, mental health, motherhood, being a high-achieving woman, mom guilt. We will touch on the good, the bad, the funny, the ugly – the multifaceted reality that is motherhood. 

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