In this episode of Early-Momming, Hillary opens up about her three-year postpartum health journey. From managing hormonal imbalances to adjusting lifestyle choices, she dives deep into what she's learned about taking care of herself after baby number four.

Join Hillary and Erica as they talk about:

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• The challenges of postpartum recovery three years after having a baby.
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• How sleep, nutrition, and exercise play a vital role in restoring balance.
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• The importance of taking labs and understanding root causes to get on the right path.
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• Hillary’s experience with GLP-1 medication and how it helped her manage stress, weight, and cortisol levels.
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• The emotional and physical challenges moms face while trying to feel like themselves again.
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• Hillary's focus on living a long, healthy life and staying strong for her kids as they grow older.
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Resources Mentioned:

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• Deep Nutrition by Dr. Catherine Shanahan – A book Hillary highly recommends about nutrition and its impact on hormones and overall health.
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• Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means – Another insightful read on energy and body health.
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• Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pells – A book on intermittent fasting that Hillary tried but found to be challenging for her specific health needs.
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• Function Health – A company Hillary used for lab testing to evaluate her health and metabolic markers.
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Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we will be joined by expert Brooks Vaughn from the Women’s Health Company. Brooks dives deeper into postpartum health, explaining why so many women still struggle with physical and emotional challenges years after having children.

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