Join us in the resistance against "Bounce Back Culture" with Amy Quinn, LCSW, as she leads us through a grounding mindfulness exercise and a raw conversation about the body image challenges many women face during pregnancy and postpartum. Amy will help you better understand how you can connect with your true "soul self" and embrace the many changes that your body will experience during this time, and really, through your entire lifespan. You can learn more about Amy's private practice (in California) and her womens wellness retreats (think tropical destinations and swimming with wild dolphins!) at her website www.amyquinn.com. [https://www.amyquinn.com/] You can also email her directly at [email protected] or find her on instagram @amyquinnlcsw [https://www.instagram.com/amyquinnlcsw/?hl=en] -I didn't expect pregnancy to be so "EXHAUSTING to the point where I would become rageful!" -One thing I wish more new moms knew about: "the mommy and me & group postpartum support community!" Links and resources mentioned in the episode: Generation Mindful "Time-in" Toolkit [https://genmindful.com/products/the-time-in-toolkit] The power of proprioceptive input for sensory and emotional regulation [https://theotbutterfly.com/heavywork/sensory-processing/] Postpartum Support International Helpline and Mental Health Support [https://www.postpartum.net/] South Bay (Los Angeles Beach Cities) Mommy and Me [https://www.southbaymommyandme.com/] South Bay (Los Angeles Beach Cities) Eating Disorder Coalition [https://www.sbedc.com/] Dr. Jen's Practices for Connecting with Future You [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/opt-in-bf732b16-ab1f-4936-8a2d-0a783b4dfccb] If you enjoyed this episode and appreciate what we share here, we would be so honored if you shared the show and followed us @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] on instagram so that we can connect with you and reach more mamas! We'd also be so grateful if you would rate and review our podcast in your favorite podcast app, because that's the best way for a new podcast to get more people to listen so we can keep growing! *Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional" Learn more about us and access all of our courses, coaching services, and free resources at bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]