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The Postpartum StandardNutrition is Fuel, Not an Afterthought: Reclaiming the Mother’s BodyIn this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey sits down with Anayka Reilly, founder of Meal Prep with Nikee, certified nutrition coach, and former chef, to talk about the realities of motherhood across three very different postpartum journeys.Anayka shares what it was like becoming a mother at 20, navigating a premature birth and NICU stay, receiving a life-altering neurological diagnosis after pregnancy, and learning how each child brings a completely different postpartum experience. Together, Toni and Anayka explore perinatal mental health, postpartum identity shifts, C-section recovery, and the mental load moms carry...
2026-02-0626 min
Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork WisdomFrom Not Wanting Kids, To A 2 Year Old & Nursing Clothing Business (Hone) - Toni Toomey S7 E82 - Tried for a home birth, midwives missed that my baby was breech, had an unplanned c-section- Incredible breastfeeding journey (SO thankful) that continues today, my daughter turned 2 - Realized when I was re-entering work and society that there was a major lack of nursing-access clothing that didn't *look* like nursingwear, I hated the chest zippers and extra flaps because I felt like they were obvious and distracting. - We prioritize natural fibers as a family, based on the research coming out of places like NIH and Mt. Sinai that connect synthetic fab...
2026-02-0436 minThe Postpartum StandardSobriety, Motherhood, and the Myth of the Perfect ParentIn this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey sits down with Sarah Smith for a deeply honest conversation about postpartum mental health, identity, and what it actually takes to feel steady again after becoming a mother.Sarah shares her experience navigating postpartum depression and anxiety after her first child, including long-term disability for mental health, the anger and memory loss that caught her off guard, and how sobriety, therapy, medication, and community helped her rebuild. Together, Toni and Sarah unpack why so many mothers struggle months after birth, long after the six-week checkup, and...
2026-02-0432 minThe Postpartum StandardThe Type A Postpartum PlaybookIn this episode, I’m joined by Faith Morris, an operations strategist who helps high-performing founders build businesses that don’t rely entirely on their nervous system.Faith shares her deeply honest postpartum journey, from recovering from a C-section overseas in Australia, to navigating two under two without family nearby, to later experiencing a VBAC and an entirely different kind of recovery. We talk about the quiet grief that can exist even after a “good” birth, the emotional weight of postpartum, and why postpartum doesn’t actually end, it just changes form.W...
2026-01-3044 minThe Postpartum StandardPostpartum Hormones and The Reality of Modern MotherhoodIn this episode, I’m joined by Chelsea McLeod, an integrative health practitioner who works with driven, working moms navigating postpartum hormone and metabolic recovery.We talk about why so many women feel depleted long after birth, especially when they’re balancing careers, caregiving, and long-term breastfeeding. Chelsea breaks down what postpartum depletion actually looks like in real life, from stubborn weight and poor sleep to cravings, gut issues, hair loss, and mood changes, and why these symptoms are so often dismissed as “normal.”We also dig into the difference between managing...
2026-01-2836 minThe Postpartum StandardPsychology of Money, Confidence Gap, and Working MothersIn this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey sits down with Christine Masotta, a financial advisor and mom of three under five, to talk about money through a postpartum lens. They unpack why finances feel so emotional for so many mothers, how our upbringing shapes our relationship with money, and why financial advisors are not just for the ultra-wealthy.Christine shares what it actually looks like to work with a financial advisor, how to find someone who aligns with your values, and the questions every mom should ask before starting that relationship. They also...
2026-01-2332 minThe Postpartum StandardBirth Is An Art, Not A ChecklistIn this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey sits down with Dr. Daniel Niku, a Beverly Hills OB-GYN who believes obstetrics is an art, not just a medical process. They talk about how to choose a provider you can truly communicate with, what questions to ask before labor starts, and how to advocate for yourself without feeling adversarial.Dr. Niku shares what he wishes every woman knew before walking into an OB’s office, how to separate social media fear from real risk, and the small things that can support a smoother labor, from mo...
2026-01-2140 minThe Postpartum StandardHealing, Posture, and Non-Toxic SupportPostpartum recovery is real, and too often, it’s overlooked.In this episode of The Postpartum Standard, I’m joined by Danielle Zamarelli, a CRNA turned founder of Tush Present, to talk about what actually happens to the body during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester, and why so many of the products handed to new moms fall short.Danielle shares how a painful postpartum experience, and a truly terrible hospital donut cushion, sparked the idea for a better solution. We talk about posture, pain management after vaginal and C-section births, brea...
2026-01-161h 07The Postpartum StandardStop White Knuckling MotherhoodWhat happens when preparation, discipline, and “doing everything right” still aren’t enough in postpartum?In this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey is joined by Priya Rednam Waldo, licensed perinatal therapist, keynote speaker, and coach to high-achieving women navigating motherhood from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.A former U.S. Army Captain and West Point honors graduate with credentials from Johns Hopkins University, Priya brings decades of leadership experience into her work supporting career-driven mothers. She is the founder and CEO of Healing Home Counseling Group, an innovative perinatal and yo...
2026-01-1445 minThe Postpartum StandardStyle, Identity and Returning to Yourself in PostpartumIn this episode of The Postpartum Standard, Toni Toomey is joined by Vogue fashion journalist Annabelle Azade for an honest, unfiltered conversation about postpartum life, identity, and what it means to return to a visual, high-pressure industry after becoming a mother.
2026-01-0715 minThe Postpartum StandardThe New Standard: Why "Bouncing Back" is Not a StrategyFor the last decade, the high-performing woman has been sold a lie. We were told to "bounce back." We were told to choose between our careers and our health. We were told that survival mode was the only option.That ends today.In this inaugural episode, Toni Toomey introduces The Postpartum Standard—the operational playbook for the modern mother. We are moving the conversation from "survival" to "strategy," giving you the tools to navigate the complex intersection of professional ambition, metabolic health, and family legacy.In th...
2025-12-0603 min
Tell Me Mode: Behind The SeamsToni ToomeyToni Toomey is the founder of Hone. Mother of a baby and engineer by trade, Toni is based in Idaho, a state where women have many children - but very few options when it comes to postpartum wear! In this episode, Toni shares her inspiration and how she is gathering Hone around values both for moms and babies.
2025-11-2723 min
It's A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldICYMI: "A Hot Guy with a Bag of Maccas Comes in..." A Nightmare Fuel with Toni LodgeAuthor and Comedian Toni Lodge's flirting attempts at a house party have led to this week's HILARIOUS Nightmare Fuel. LINKS Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A...
2025-01-0210 minIt's A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldICYMI: "I Worried I was Just the Girl with the Dead Mum" with Toni LodgeHow can a conversation about a dead parent be so funny? Toni Lodge (of the Toni and Ryan podcast) LEGIT makes Abbie piss herself in this one. If any of the topics discussed are triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. LINKS Listen to Toni's podcast Toni and Ryan http://bit.ly/3JPau2q Buy Toni's book "I Don't Need Therapy" http://bit.ly/400FqCi Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bi...
2024-12-3055 min
Seniority AuthorityNavigating Grief and Bereavement: A Guide with Dr. Toni MilesToday’s episode topic is thanks to a listener suggestion on the topic of bereavement.Today’s guest, Dr. Toni Miles, is an expert on the field of bereavement, fellow on the Gerontological Society of America, faculty on the University of Georgia College of Public Health, MD and PhD from Howard University, and recognized as a national expert on chronic health epid, gerontology, and bereavement. She has researched the topic of bereavement since 2012 and her work is used by a number of efficacy groups. Her team has disseminated best practices on bereavement care and trains healthcare professionals on b...
2022-10-1332 min