This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm speaking to Stephanie Gruenke, a registered dietitian specialising in pre- and postnatal health. In the episode we talk about Matrescence - the transition to motherhood that we all go through - and discuss what this means for effective postpartum recovery in a world where mums are often left to their own recovery after giving birth.   We cover: How we change when we become a mother Postpartum depletion and how nutrient deficiency affects our health and wellbeing How to optimise health, healing and mental health Making life easy as a mother, while making simple, positive changes Her Postpartum Reset Programme I loved talking about the transition we go through as a mum - the concept of matrescence is as important as 'pubescence' and 'adolescence', yet once we move from being a 'maiden' (not mother) to 'matron' (mother) the changes we experience and how that affects us internally and externally are just not appreciated enough in our modern society! Finding your own tribe or village that can help ease that transition is all the more important, to ensure we are supported netballs, emotionally and Physically for the changes motherhood brings.   Recommendations made this episode: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky (Book) The Fair Play Deck by Eve Rodsky (Game) Karen Kleiman - Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts and What About Us? (Books)   Find Steph: The Postpartum Reset Programme | Website  | Doctor Mom Podcast | Instagram   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on tashadcruz.com is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you may have heard on the podcast or on the website. --- Beat the Exhausted Mum Syndrome with my 7-day Mini Course straight to your inbox - for all mums whether you’re pregnant, recently given birth or running around after a toddler. Get more energy this week! Busy Mum? Download my free 5-day Family Friendly Meal Plan and Prep Guide Soon to give birth? Download my Guide to Eating During Labour and Postnatal Healing Recipes e-Book Sign up for my newsletter and free downloads Follow me on Instagram #raisinghealthymothers Did you love this episode? Please leave a rating and review to help reach more people, and share it with a friend who needs it. The more mums we can reach the better!