How to Navigate Postpartum Challenges and Anxiety with Julia Kim

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The journey through pregnancy and postpartum recovery is deeply personal for me…My career is dedicated to helping prenatal and postpartum women heal their bodies and feel empowered.

I KNEW the pain and dysfunction many believed were inevitable during this time didn’t have to happen—and that’s what drives me to educate and support women on this transformative journey!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Kim, a licensed marriage and family therapist. This conversation is a must-listen for new moms, moms-to-be, or anyone supporting someone through this period of change and growth.

Julia shares insightful guidance on navigating the emotional challenges of postpartum recovery, practical tools for managing anxiety, and the importance of creating a strong support system.

We’ll explore how healing is about so much more than the physical—it’s also about emotional well-being and learning to prioritize yourself while embracing the joys and demands of motherhood.

(Spoiler alert: You don’t have to navigate this alone!)

Click play to hear all of this and:

(00:00:33) The personal journey that inspired Julie to create a postpartum retreat and transform the postpartum experience for new moms.

(00:03:44) The #1 struggle new moms face after childbirth and Julie’s essential advice to overcome it.

(00:06:24) How proper recovery care can alleviate the physical and mental toll of postpartum—and why sleep is non-negotiable.

(00:09:42) Julie’s candid experience with DMER and how she navigated mom guilt to prioritize her well-being.

(00:13:31) Natural ways to ease the emotional intensity of D-MER.

(00:16:20) How South Korean postpartum traditions influenced Julie’s evidence-based approach to recovery and preparation at her retreat.

(00:19:48) Why preparing for postpartum during pregnancy is the game-changer most parents overlook.

(00:22:42) The transformative role of pelvic floor therapy in postpartum recovery and why understanding your body is empowering.

(00:24:37) The truth about movement in the first six weeks postpartum—and why it’s more crucial than ever for healing and strength.

(00:28:20) What causes “pregnancy gait” for postpartum moms and how therapeutic movement can bring your body back into balance.

(00:30:48) The surprising impact of smartwatches and EMFs on women's health–especially for postpartum moms.

(00:34:33) How embracing innovation and staying on the cutting edge can transform your approach.

(00:35:53) Learn the crucial role of partners in postpartum recovery and why building strong support systems can make all the difference.

Connect with Julia Kim:

• Instagram
• Sanu Postpartum Retreat

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For full show notes, visit ericaziel.com/blog/321