692. The Truth About Postpartum Life: Lindsey on Body Image, Breastfeeding + Mental Health

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Time to get real with Lindsey as she brings us on an intimate exploration of her postpartum life. In this episode, Lindsey discusses the struggles of embracing her post-baby body as well as maintaining her mental health in one of the most challenging seasons of her life thus far. Ahead, Lindsey shares a completely new perspective on body image and emphasizes the importance of taking things slowly when returning to exercise. She also shares her experiences with breastfeeding and how to seek emotional support during this transformative period. Join Lindsey as she reflects on the power of self-reflection and open communication in relationships, as well as how she is healing her people-pleasing tendencies. Plus, go behind the scenes of her first vacation with her baby and get all the best travel tips for new parents! We also talk about: Why intrusive thoughts during postpartum are normal The best way to return to exercise after giving birth How relationships require patience, self-reflection + courage Tips for managing people-pleasing tendencies The profound journey of motherhood + learning to trust oneself The importance of flexibility with your baby's schedule during travel Healing old patterns through EMDR + setting boundaries Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Program: Sacredness of Being Single Sponsors: Alo Moves | Join alomoves.com and use code ALMOSTVIP for an exclusive thirty-day free trial, plus enjoy twenty percent off an annual membership. Cymbiotika | Go to cymbiotika.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off sitewide. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Almost 30 Podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides and friends on this path.
0:07.0	Almost 30 is not about your age, it's about the feeling.
0:11.0	All of us are almost something seeking community and resources
0:14.7	to support the rumblings of transformation within us. Our conversations are deep dives
0:19.3	shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from.
0:28.5	We're looking to find the magic in the human experience.
0:31.5	Buckle up, baby, your evolution is waiting.
0:40.0	Hello everyone, welcome to the Almost 30 podcast it's Lindsay Simpick I'm super happy
0:46.7	grateful jazz you're here this is a solo episode every single month Krista and I each do a solo episode and I feel like I haven't had one in a hot minute at least a current one.
1:02.0	Sometimes we record in advance so I'm really excited to do a little
1:06.1	AMA and ask me anything with you I've gotten a ton of questions on Instagram
1:11.7	lately whether it's about relationships questions on Instagram lately,
1:12.6	whether it's about relationships,
1:14.9	about motherhood, about babies,
1:18.6	about postpartum, and more.
1:21.6	And I wanted to cover a bunch here that were super juicy and I think will be
1:26.7	valuable to so many of you out there so thank you in advance or thank you after the fact for submitting those questions because I'm going to be answering them today.
1:37.0	If you're new to almost 30, welcome. This is a pod that we created,
1:41.0	whoa eight years ago now, as I take like a gulp,
1:46.0	I'm like eight years, how old am I?
1:48.2	I still think I'm 28, to be honest.
1:51.6	But here we are. We were going through our Saturn return, just a really crunchy time in our late 20s.
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