Q&A: Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Parent, HRV for Stress and Longevity, and Signs of Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD

Q&A: Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Parent, HRV for Stress and Longevity, and Signs of Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD

I dive into the reality of balancing work and motherhood, the science of heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, and the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD.

As a new mom, I share my personal experiences, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for optimizing health and mental well-being during this phase of life.

Want your question answered in a future episode? Send me a DM on Instagram!

I TALK ABOUT:

06:00 – Redefining balance as a working mom and why perfect balance is a myth

09:40 – Adapting work-life balance strategies as a new mom

17:45 – The reality of work-life balance and being present with your child

23:10 – Understanding HRV, why it matters, and how to track it

26:50 – The link between HRV and longevity, mental health, and stress resilience

27:58 – Practical ways to improve HRV

29:10 – The signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD

31:00 – The underestimated challenges of postpartum life

45:40 – How traveling and getting out of town helps mental health during postpartum

49:00 – Supplements, self-care, and mental offloading strategies for postpartum wellness

51:40 – The importance of social connections and therapy during motherhood

SPONSORS:

Join me at the Health Optimization Summit USA 2025 in Austin, Texas! Use my code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an extra 10% off your tickets. Grab your tickets at hosummit.com/brittany.

Your smile deserves a glycerin-free and fluoride-free toothpaste from Wellnesse. Use my link to get 12% OFF.

RESOURCES:

Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!

Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!

My Amazon storefront

The book: Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters

HRV Trackers: Oura Ring, WHOOP, Garmin, Ultra Human Ring



LET'S CONNECT:

Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

Shop my favorite health products

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(442)

The Complete Perimenopause Protocol: Peptides, HRT, Labs, Nutrition, Workouts & Supplements That Actually Work | Her Stack Series

The Complete Perimenopause Protocol: Peptides, HRT, Labs, Nutrition, Workouts & Supplements That Actually Work | Her Stack Series

Perimenopause is not a slow fade. It is a hormonal storm that lasts about a decade. Estrogen swings, progesterone slips first, testosterone quietly declines, and growth hormone falls alongside all of ...

26 Juni 1h 48min

Q&A: Where Would We Raise Our Family in Central America?, Wolverine Blend vs. Singles, Selank Peptide vs. Psilocybin & GHK-Cu Body Cream

Q&A: Where Would We Raise Our Family in Central America?, Wolverine Blend vs. Singles, Selank Peptide vs. Psilocybin & GHK-Cu Body Cream

This week is a Q&A episode in two parts. In Part 1, I give you the honest, real-numbers breakdown of the four Central American countries we keep weighing for our family: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama,...

19 Juni 1h 18min

Body Composition Protocol for Women: Peptides, Growth Hormone, Protein, GLP-1s & The Complete Metabolic Reset | Her Stack Series

Body Composition Protocol for Women: Peptides, Growth Hormone, Protein, GLP-1s & The Complete Metabolic Reset | Her Stack Series

Your body after a baby was never a calorie problem. It is a metabolic one. In this Her Stack episode I am walking you through exactly how to restore your metabolism so body composition follows. The go...

13 Juni 1h 21min

Q&A: Peptides for Breastfeeding, Postpartum Weight Loss, Cancer History & How to Build Your Stack | Her Stack Series

Q&A: Peptides for Breastfeeding, Postpartum Weight Loss, Cancer History & How to Build Your Stack | Her Stack Series

In this Q&A episode of the Her Stack Series, I'm answering the peptide questions you're asking me every single day in my DMs and comments: → Can I take peptides while breastfeeding? → What if I have a...

5 Juni 39min

The Complete Maternal Mental Health Protocol: Peptides, Anxiety, Depression, Bioregulators and the Science of the Postpartum Brain | Her Stack Series

The Complete Maternal Mental Health Protocol: Peptides, Anxiety, Depression, Bioregulators and the Science of the Postpartum Brain | Her Stack Series

In this Her Stack series episode, I open up about maternal mental health, postpartum anxiety, and the invisible biological load mothers carry long after the six-week checkup is over. This episode is n...

28 Maj 1h 3min

Why Kids May Be Aging Faster Than They Should: C15:0, Nutrition Gaps, and Brain Health with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson of Fatty15

Why Kids May Be Aging Faster Than They Should: C15:0, Nutrition Gaps, and Brain Health with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson of Fatty15

Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, veterinary epidemiologist, public health scientist, and co-founder of Fatty15 (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), shares the latest science on C15:0, an odd-chain saturated fatty ac...

21 Maj 49min

The Complete Skin, Hair, and Nails Protocol for Women: Peptides, Collagen, Red Light, and What Estrogen Has to Do With It | Her Stack Series

The Complete Skin, Hair, and Nails Protocol for Women: Peptides, Collagen, Red Light, and What Estrogen Has to Do With It | Her Stack Series

I share my full protocol for skin, hair, and nails, including the nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, skincare, peptides, and bioregulators I am using to support healthier aging. I also explain why bea...

14 Maj 1h 12min

The Complete Energy Protocol for Women: Peptides, Mitochondria, and the 12-Week Rebuild | Her Stack Series

The Complete Energy Protocol for Women: Peptides, Mitochondria, and the 12-Week Rebuild | Her Stack Series

I'm kicking off the brand-new Her Stack series — a women's health-focused series designed to break down common goals through nutrition, lifestyle, biohacking, supplements, and peptides. Today's focus ...

7 Maj 1h 22min

Populärt inom Hälsa

somna-med-henrik
rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
inga-beiga-morsor
rss-vuxna-pa-latsas
sexnoveller-deluxe
sova-med-dan-horning
rss-viktmedicinpodden
not-fanny-anymore
angestpodden
johannes-hansen-podcast
medicinvetarna
sa-in-i-sjalen
tyngre-radio
smartare-fitness-podden
rss-basta-livet
brottarbroder
rss-traningsklubben
rss-autismandan
rss-pappahjartat
dodsdomar