Show Notes
What most moms are eating after birth is actually making recovery harder.
In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with postpartum chef Alana Speed to unpack one of the most overlooked pieces of postpartum recovery: nourishment. From surviving on snacks and skipping meals to the pressure to “bounce back,” this conversation challenges the modern approach to postpartum and reveals why so many moms feel depleted, exhausted, and unsupported.
Alana shares her experience working directly with postpartum women and explains why eating enough, especially in those first 40 days, can make or break recovery. Together, they explore the role of warm, nutrient-dense foods, the impact of stress on milk supply and healing, and why the cultural loss of postpartum care is leaving women to struggle through one of the most demanding seasons of life.
✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Why most moms are under-eating postpartum ✔️ The connection between calories, milk supply, and recovery ✔️ Why stress may be more harmful than specific foods ✔️ The problem with cutting out foods like dairy or gluten too soon ✔️ What traditional cultures get right about the first 40 days ✔️ The role of warm, easy-to-digest meals in healing ✔️ Why “bouncing back” can do more harm than good ✔️ Simple ways to prepare meals before baby arrives ✔️ How to build community support during postpartum ✔️ What an ideal postpartum experience could actually look like
🧠 More About This Episode: Alana Speed is a postpartum chef based in the DFW area who specializes in preparing nutrient-dense, supportive meals for mothers during the first weeks after birth. With a background in health coaching and a deep focus on women’s health, her work is centered on helping moms recover physically, emotionally, and nutritionally during one of the most critical windows of their lives.
This episode reframes postpartum entirely. Instead of something to “get through,” it becomes a season that requires intentional care, nourishment, and support. For moms who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to properly recover, this conversation offers both clarity and practical direction.
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