About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of proper nourishment for postpartum recovery with chef Alana Speed.

What most moms are eating after birth is actually making recovery harder. In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with postpartum chef Alana Speed to unpack one of the most overlooked pieces of postpartum recovery: nourishment. From surviving on snacks and skipping meals to the pressure to “bounce back,” this conversation challenges the modern approach to postpartum and reveals why so many moms feel depleted, exhausted, and unsupported. Alana shares her experience working directly with postpartum women and explains why eating enough, especially in those first 40 days, can make or break recovery. Together, they explore the role of warm, nutrient-dense foods, the impact of stress on milk supply and healing, and why the cultural loss of postpartum care is leaving women to struggle through one of the most demanding seasons of life. ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Why most moms are under-eating postpartum ✔️ The connection between calories, milk supply, and recovery ✔️ Why stress may be more harmful than specific foods ✔️ The problem with cutting out foods like dairy or gluten too soon ✔️ What traditional cultures get right about the first 40 days ✔️ The role of warm…

People in this episode

Hosts: Corey Dunn, Christine Muldoon

Guest: Alana Speed

Topics covered

• postpartum recovery
• nourishment
• maternal health
• caloric intake
• community support
• traditional postpartum care

Keywords

• postpartum nutrition
• recovery
• milk supply
• warm foods
• community support
• first 40 days

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