159: Rebranding Motherhood: Postpartum, Mental Health and Body Literacy with NAPS Mom Tina

In this episode of the Unswaddled Podcast, Emily and Jamie sit down with Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, to have a no-BS conversation about postpartum struggles, body literacy, and the massive gaps in support for new parents. Tina shares her raw and real experience with postpartum depression after both of her children, how she learned to advocate for herself in the healthcare system, and why she’s on a mission to change the way we talk about motherhood.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The reality of postpartum depression—how it looked different with each of Tina’s kids

• The importance of body literacy—why tracking your cycle and understanding hormones can be life-changing

• The myth of "bouncing back"—Tina shares the truth about postpartum recovery and how long it really takes

• How she created Rebranding Motherhood to bring real, unfiltered parenting conversations to the forefront

• What support actually looks like—beyond baby registries and cute nursery decor

Key Takeaways:

"Motherhood is sold to us in a way that is completely sanitized—and that’s a problem." Tina explains why the way we prepare parents for postpartum is failing us, and what needs to change

"Your body takes YEARS to recover postpartum—not weeks." Understanding your body is key to healing, and no one teaches you how to do that​

"It takes a village—but sometimes, you have to build your own." Tina shares how she redefined what support looked like when traditional help wasn’t available​

Resources Mentioned:

• Rebranding Motherhood – Curated by Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, this deeply engaging and highly connected membership brings together expert-led resources, real-time support, and an unshakable community of moms who truly get it. https://www.rebrandingmotherhood.co/member-site-homepage-1

• Pelvic Guru – A resource for finding pelvic floor physical therapists

• NAPS Support Groups – Postpartum support and education for parents

• Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy – A must-read book on how parenthood changes the brain

Listen now for a brutally honest, deeply insightful conversation on what it really means to recover postpartum. This podcast is proudly brought to you by our fabulous sponsors:

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