05. Rooted in Instinct: Navigating Postpartum Truths with Bridger Hahn

From The Postpartum Tea by Laura Wilson, Nurtured Waves Wellness

June 2, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 1 · Episode 5

About this episode

Bridger Hahn shares her experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of postpartum life.

This week, I sit down with Bridger Hahn—educator, mother, and folk herbalist—who brings so much grounded wisdom, vulnerability, and beauty to the conversation. From a third-trimester move and unexpected induction, to the raw realities of postpartum anxiety, perennial healing (yes, poop is involved), extended breastfeeding, and learning to find her ME again—this episode is full of resonance. Bridger reminds us that motherhood isn’t something we master—it’s something we move through, with instinct, support, and surrender. If you’re in the thick of the early years or just need a reminder that your experience is valid, this one’s for you. Bridger Hahn is an educator, mother, and folk herbalist in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. She communes and co-creates an artful life with Mother Nature wherever she goes. In her gardens, she grows beautiful flowers to adorn ceremonies and celebrations. She welcomes children and adults alike into her outdoor classroom, where she shares her passion and love for the plants and the more than human beings that live amongst them. Working with her hands to create herbal remedies from plant allies for her family and community sets her soul aflame! Her…

People in this episode

Guest: Bridger Hahn

Topics covered

postpartum
motherhood
anxiety
herbalism
self-care

Keywords

grounded wisdom
vulnerability
extended breastfeeding
perennial healing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rooted in Instinct: Navigating Postpartum Truths

Places: Carolina Beach, North Carolina, the Black River