The Postpartum Tea

This episode just makes my heart sing and I am so excited to be sharing this conversation with you today! We are honored to have tea with Stephanie Vlad. Stephanie is a mom of two and a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. We take a deep dive in perinatal mental health which is woven throughout the episode. We also chat more specifically about:Postpartum anxietyThe challenge of asking for helpUnderstanding child temperamentsThe importance of rest, recovery and 4th trimester slownessNavigating partner dynamicsSelf care & finding balanceAnd so much more!More about Stephanie: Stephanie is a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. She has always been passionate about women’s issues and empowering people to find their sense of purpose. Stephanie strives to help others truly live their lives to the fullest rather than simply existing. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. She specializes in anxiety disorders, body image struggles, embodiment + empowerment, and healing inner child trauma triggered by parenthood. Her work often incorporates mindful movement along with talk therapy, as she is a huge advocate for restoring the mind-body connection and helping you come home to yourself.Find her at:https://stephanievlad.com/Stephanie's InstagramStephanie's Studio - Lemon Tree Embodiment StudioAnnual community walk - Climb Out of the Darkness through Postpartum Support International, which is an international mission to raise awareness and funds for the mental health of new families:Climb out of the darknessConnect with LauraMusic by Universal Sines