Episode Details

Postpartum recovery is often underestimated, leaving many mothers feeling exhausted, depleted, and unsupported during a critical life transition. Understanding the physical, emotional, and mental demands of this stage is essential for long-term maternal health and overall family well-being.

In this episode, I am talking to postpartum doula, Jojo Hogan about postnatal depletion, why it’s so common, and how mothers can better prepare for and recover from the postpartum period. We explore mindset shifts, the importance of support systems, nutrition, rest, and how to approach motherhood with more intention and sustainability.

Jojo and I chat about: 

• Common symptoms of postpartum depletion including fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and overwhelm
  • How societal expectations contribute to unrealistic standards for new mothers
  • The importance of planning ahead for postpartum recovery
  • Practical ways to build a postpartum support system before and after birth
  • The role of nutrition in restoring energy and preventing depletion
  • How gut health affects nutrient absorption during and after pregnancy
  • The importance of community and connection with other mothers
  • How to communicate clearly with your partner about responsibilities
  • The value of understanding your own needs and learning to advocate for them
  • How mindset shifts can support long-term maternal well-being
  • How mothers can begin to recover from depletion even years after birth

Jojo Hogan is a UK-based postpartum doula, massage therapist, and founder of the Slow Postpartum Movement. With a background that includes running a pregnancy and postpartum wellness spa in New Zealand, Jojo brings a deeply holistic and caring approach to supporting new mothers – focusing on nourishing the mother first through rest, gentle childcare, nourishing meals, and emotional support. She guides families to reclaim postpartum as a sacred, intentional healing period rather than something to be rushed through, blending traditional wisdom with slow living philosophy.

Episode Links:

• Connect with Jojo on Instagram
• Learn more from Jojo at Slow Postpartum
• Listen to The Slow Postpartum Podcast 
• Read Jojo’s free ebook T