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Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg

Keturah Stoltenberg

Welcome to the Postpartum is Forever Podcast, my name is Keturah Stoltenberg. I am a mother of two young men and a Postpartum Doula. This podcast is dedicated to ALL mothers and is a place to hear honest, relatable conversations with the intention of helping mothers feel seen, heard, supported, and valued. I believe that Postpartum is FOREVER and that sharing our stories is a powerful way that we facilitate connection with ourselves, our children, and our community. Thank you for being

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EP 44 | ALONE TOGETHER | PARENTING THROUGH THE...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/09/11

Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s conversation takes us into the heart of what it means to mother through crisis.Melissa Mai knows firsthand the weight of navigating motherhood during the pandemic—while the world stood still, she was moving through sleepless nights, the impact of isolation, and the crushing silence of doing it all alone.She shares how anxiety took root in her body, how daily panic attacks became part of her rhythm, and what it really looks like to regulate a nervous system under

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EP.43|WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOW MILK SUPPLY,...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/08/21

In this conversation, I bring back Courtney Hawkins from Mamalinc for a Q & A session to discuss common concerns faced by mothers regarding breastfeeding. We delve into topics such as low milk supply, the favoured breast, mastitis, tongue tie, and the introduction of bottles and formula. The discussion emphasises the importance of understanding breastfeeding dynamics, recognising challenges, and seeking support from professionals. Courtney is as kind & generous as always and shares her

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EP. 42|FINDING TRUE JOY IN YOUR CURRENT SEASON OF...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/07/29

Danielle Brooker is a Mama, Joy Activation Coach, writer, and author ofFreedom from Busy. Through her private coaching, digital courses, writing, and her podcastMama Joy, she teaches ambitious, always-on Mamas how to move from the mess to the magic of this season of life. Her work centres on the ‘forgotten season’ of motherhood—beyond traditional postpartum—blending neuroplasticity-based coaching, somatic principles, emotional context work, and soul practices to support Mamas in building the

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EP.41|DELAYED DEVELOPMENT, BIRTH TRAUMA (IN BABY) &...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/07/16

In this episode, I chat with Amy Riedel, an experienced Chiropractor of adults & babies, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, Kinesiologist and mother of 3. This episode provides clarity on the role and approach that chiropractic treatments, from a specialised practitioner, can have on babies and children and the benefits that gentle hands-on work can have on improving the developmental stages of the child, especially if there are delays in reaching milestones. It can also

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EP.40|GENDER DISAPPOINTMENT IS REAL AND REFRAMING...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/07/02

Courtney is a mother of 4 children under the age of six. She is a NICU nurse, IBCLC AND Paediatric Sleep Expert. Courtney is also the proud owner of an APP named Mama Linc (with a C) to give mamas the answers to commonly asked questions and concerns 24/7. Whether you're in the newborn trenches feeling so alone and overwhelmed as a result of the lack of preparation your antenatal classes provided, if you're dealing with cracked nipples, nipple thrush, mastitis, vasospasm, tongue tie or are craving

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51:22

EP.39|YOU ARE NOT BROKEN IF YOU CANNOT...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/06/22

Today I chat with mother of 5, Marlain.Marlain describes the individual joys & challenges she faced with the arrival of each baby.Some of the topics include:JaundiceDeath of a father figure at the time of going into labourThe physical pain of perineal damageBreastfeeding difficulties andToo many visitorsMarlain speaks from the heart and is a wise and nurturing women with a lot of compassion for other mothers.This has led to her starting a product-based business named Noosh Noosh, all designed to

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EP.38|SOLO EPISODE|NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION AND...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/05/14

In this episode, Keturah Stoltenberg reflects on the emotional journey of parents, particularly mothers, as their children start school. She discusses the mixed feelings of pride, relief, and sadness that accompany this milestone, emphasiSing the often-overlooked emotional transition that mothers experience, known as matrescence. This process involves a continuous evolution of identity as mothers navigate their changing roles alongside their children's growth.TakeawaysStarting school is a

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EP.37|DR ELIZA HANNAM|UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/04/30

In this conversation, Eliza, a GP and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, discusses her expertise in Neuroprotective Developmental Care, an evidence-based practice of working with the biology of our children to understand the ways in which we can support our family. She emphasises the importance of an individualised approach, understanding infant sleep needs, and the significance of co-regulation in parenting. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about sleep training

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EP.36 | NATHALIE BIVIANO|RELATIONSHIP COACH | HOW TO...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/04/16

In this conversation, I sit with Nathalie Biviano, a relationship coach, to explore the complexities of motherhood, the impact of societal and individual expectations on women's roles, and the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in relationships. It all starts with a Disney depiction she so beautifully the one that romanticises the couple but doesn't guide us on what happens 'after the kiss', or in this case, after the baby is born. Some of the themes we cover are:Resentment, Nat explains

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EP.35|MY STORY [PART 2]FAILING AS A MOTHER AND WHY...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/04/02

In part two of this series of episodes on my personal motherhood journey, I discuss the feelings that come up in early motherhood, such as feeling as though we are 'failing' as a mother, simply because our baby is not 'behaving' or fitting into the expectation that we had for him/her. In my opinion, even if we are unaware of it, we may believe this story that our role as mothers should be completely consuming and self-sacrificing, leaving us with no time to even think of our own interests, needs and

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EP.34|JUSTENE CATCHON|AYURVEDIC POSTPARTUM CARE|IT'S...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2025/03/18

Today, I have a conversation with Justene Catchon, a mother of 3, Naturopath, Ayurvedic Facilitator and all round beautiful woman who cares about the way we practice Postpartum Care. Justene shares her personal experiences from preconception - postpartum and how women are held and supported in Malaysia after birthing a baby. Traditions such as a confinement nanny, massage, belly binding, herbs and specific foods are all normal practices, and the mother is revered for her role in bringing life into

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EP.33 | RIDING THE WAVES AND IF IT DOESN'T FEEL...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/12/18

Today, on the podcast, I speak with a delightful mother named Morgana. Morgana is the mother of three children, currently aged 7, 5, 3.I first met Morgana when she was pregnant with her first baby as she came to see me for pregnancy massages and stayed connected throughout all three of her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences. Morgana speaks about the wobbly early days, and why having someone their to just focus their attention on you, as the mother, is vital. She talks to both the joy and

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EP.32 | MY STORY [PART 1] BECOMING A MOTHER - THE...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/12/12

I really believe that the catalyst for growth and transformation is when women and mothers own their experiences, process them thoroughly, do the inner work of healing and share their stories with other mothers.And this is exactly what my intention was for this podcast.So, today in this solo episode, and in a number of follow up episodes, I will share my own motherhood story, my journey through matrescence and how it all unfolded. If you’re resonating with the content, make sure you listen to the

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EP.31 | WINNIE WU | PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST |...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/11/27

My conversation today is with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Winnie Wu.Winnie and I are doing a series of chats relating to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. In part one we talk about what could be a hindrance to a couple falling pregnant, and how a Woman's Health Physiotherapist can help even before a woman is pregnant. Other topics include:Possible reasons for painful sexual intercourse Pelvic girdle pain, including pubic, sacro-iliac, and side hip pain, and why this pain is common,

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EP.30|KIMBERLEY|OUR CHILDREN ARE BORN WHOLE PEOPLE...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/11/13

Today, I speak with Kimberley, a mother of a spirited 19 month daughter.We share a candid, yet light-hearted, conversation about the realities of bringing life into the world. There are many nuggets to take away from this conversation, such as shunning the term 'bouncing back' in favour of acknowledging the 'upgrade' you gain in your new role as a mother and that our children are not blank canvasses, they are born as whole people, with innate wisdom and character. Kimberley highlights to importance

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EP.29 | JESSICA ZALLUMS | LIVING A LIFE OF WORTH,...

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2024/10/30

Today, I have a conversation with Jessica Zallums, a mother of three who plays a leading role in the Wildly Empowered Collective, a group of motivated women who are driven to be the best version of themselves. She is the host of the podcast named Wildly Empowered Women with so much sass and value for the modern woman.Jess is passionate about mentoring women to live a more energised and fulfilling life by letting go of limiting beliefs and social norms, find their voice, embody their femininity and

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EP.28 | MYTHS OF MOTHERHOOD & PERFECTIONISM | KETURAH...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/10/23

In this solo episode, I explore the following themes. Love at first sight and when do you actually become a motherPerfectionism in motherhood and what our children are asking of usThe myths and expectations of what it means to be a good motherExamples of the unrealistic expectations and how mothers internalise themGuilt and shameLiving in our whole humanness and how this benefits our childrenBeing gentle with ourselves and pushing back against mother matrydomHow play and creativity is what our

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EP.28 | LEONIE'S STORY OF LOVE AND LOSS | PREGNANCY...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Leonie, a pregnancy loss, bereavement and end- of-life doula. Leonie offers support to families who have experienced the loss of a child, however young, due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or at any time of life. Leonie's own experience of loss inspires her compassionate and intuitive manner to offer families 'permission to feel' in their own way, and at their own pace, embrace memories and love, understand grief and normalise their emotions. Leonie

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EP.26 | WHY POSTPARTUM CARE IS ESSENTIAL | A...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/10/02

Today, I have the privilege of welcoming three beautiful Postpartum Doulas onto the podcast who are going to share with us wisdom & understanding around Postpartum and their very own special offerings in Postpartum care.As Postpartum Doulas, we understand the importance & value of care and education, but we also know that Postpartum is a personal and intimate experience and that a woman needs to feel safe and comfortable with those that she invites into this space.So, I thought it would be

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48:05

EP.25 | NOT ANOTHER ONESIE | AN ONLINE DIRECTORY OF...

Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah Stoltenberg ·

2024/09/18

Today I chat with Elisha & Louise from Not Another Onesie. Not another onesie is an online destination for new mamas, families and friends to find their support crew. It offers a thoughtfully curated directory of postpartum experts and service providers with the aim of making it easy for new and expectant parents to seek and find professional and valuable local, national and online services that will best support their wellbeing throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Not another onesie have

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