Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the episodes on Postpartum Hormones with Dr. Brooke and Restoring Your Cycle with Zesty Ginger. In the recap on restoring your cycle, they share their personal experience with getting their cycle back after baby, things to consider if you’re concerned you haven’t gotten your cycle back, and how to reduce burnout by working with your cycle. In the recap on postpartum hormones, they discuss how specific hormones and play a role in postpartum recovery and focus on the two we can control the most, cortisol and insulin. Learn ways to balance both successfully! Interested in enjoying the medicinal benefits of mushrooms via delicious hot cocoa, matcha, or coffee? Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase by using code WHOLEMAMAS at check out or simply head to foursigmatic.com/wholemamas. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: How Steph and Dr. Elana restored their cycle after babies Considerations for mamas who haven’t gotten their period back How to reduce burnout by working with your cycle What main hormones we recommend getting tested during the postpartum time and why How cortisol and insulin are the two main hormones to focus on the most and why What stress reducing techniques they use to support cortisol  Actional takeaways and tips to balance blood sugar and keep your insulin hormone levels optimal  Show Notes: Episode #161: 4 Phase Approach to Restore your Cycle Postpartum with Zesty Ginger Connect with Zesty Ginger on Instagram Check out their program at ZestyGinger.com Free Feminine Wild Cycle Guide The PMS Project (Use code WHOLEMAMAS for 15% off) Episode #162: Balancing Postpartum Hormones with Dr. Brooke Connect with Dr. Brooke on Instagram  Purchase Dr. Brooke’s book, Hangry Dr. Brooke’s Lab guide Blog: A Functional Medicine Approach to PMDD Blog: Find your unique carb tolerance Blog: Why Didn’t I Lose Weight While Breastfeeding  Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.