58. You’re Not “Just Tired:” What’s Actually Going On in Your Postpartum Body with Allison Occkial

About this episode

This episode discusses the realities of postpartum fatigue and the importance of understanding women's health during this period.

If you’ve ever thought, “I guess this is just motherhood… I’m always going to feel this tired,”—this episode is going to gently challenge that. Today I’m joined by Allison Occkial, a holistic and functional medicine trainer who specializes in helping women understand what’s really going on in their bodies—especially during pregnancy and postpartum. We’re talking about the difference between what’s common and what’s actually normal, why so many moms feel dismissed when it comes to their health...

People in this episode

Host: Danielle Bruner

Guest: Allison Occkial

Topics covered

• postpartum health
• motherhood
• holistic medicine
• fatigue
• women's health

Keywords

• postpartum
• fatigue
• holistic health
• motherhood
• wellness

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