# Losing Myself Postpartum and Finding Myself Again + Everything That's Helped

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Podcast: [About Health and Hormones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/about-health-and-hormones-6620336)
Published: 2026-05-06T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://healthandhormonesla.captivate.fm
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## Resource

In this solo episode, I open up about a deeply raw season of postpartum burnout, feeling disconnected from myself just seven months after giving birth. What started as resistance to work, movement, and routine quickly intensified when war broke out, bringing daily sirens, disrupted sleep, canceled plans, and a constant sense of survival mode. I share the guilt I felt stepping away for a 36-hour desert wellness retreat—and how that decision became a turning point in helping me reconnect, reset, and begin finding myself again. Listen in to hear me share: What postpartum burnout actually felt like day-to-day, and how it showed up in my energy, motivation, and identity How living through war impacted my nervous system, routines, and family life in ways I didn’t expect The internal struggle of choosing self-care during chaos, and why it was exactly what I needed The powerful impact of a short desert retreat, including gentle movement, deep rest, and a breakthrough cold plunge experience How I began redefining productivity, rebuilding routines, and returning to work with more intention and self-trust +So much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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