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Happy Sunday! I am cleaning and tidying up a lot t

Happy Sunday! I am cleaning and tidying up a lot today. Not all of the messes are as pretty as this one. But what I’ve found is that it is important to pause and notice the beauty around you.. even when you’re doing mundane housework all day. 🤍

Now here is the thing, I could do the classic mark

Now here is the thing, I could do the classic marketing pitch and post some fear mongering messaging about Diastasis Recti (DR) and tell you how much you need this program and with this step by step guide it will solve all of your problems… but the truth is I’m not going to do that. Yeah, that marketing pitch (you’ve all seen it) may create more sales but at the end of the day it is spreading misinformation about DR and core exercises after pregnancy. This is not a one size fits all situation.

Abdominal Separation happens in all bodies that carry a pregnancy and Diastasis Recti simply can not be avoided by doing a certain program or not. There is a lot of research lacking in this area and we have a lot to learn still. To claim that your program or method can heal everyones DR after pregnancy is not accurate - This is not a one size fits all.

You know what I can provide you confidently in good conscious is accurate and empowering information about your Postnatal Core with the partnership of Dr. Hannah, pelvic floor physical therapist @awake.pelvichealth that doesn’t spread misinformation. This workshop is designed to give you up to date research and information on what happens to the core after pregnancy, what your true “core” really is, information on common challenges to look out for, how to properly use your core throughout your day to day actives to avoid pain, yoga and breathing exercises you can do in postnatal phases to support your healing.

This course is designed to empower you with information. Join us this Monday February 7th at 5:30pm or catch the recording and listen to it at your leisure. 🤍💪🏻

Postpartum is not 6 weeks. I truly believe that yo

Postpartum is not 6 weeks. I truly believe that you are postpartum for life and the tenderness or shifting or this journey into this new role as mother is something that looks different in seasons or stages. It’s messy, hard and challenging… but there is nothing quite like that first year postpartum.

Expecting mothers need more guidance, education and support on what to prepare for so that they don’t feel whip lashed or fear mongered. I’ve been dreaming up a course for exactly this and I’m hopeful to be bringing it to all of you very soon.

Now, I have to ask.. what is something you wish you had more guidance, education or support around prior to being postpartum for the first time? Let me know in the comments. 🤍

Being held. There is nothing quite like it right?

Being held. There is nothing quite like it right? We all need to feel held every once in a while, even mothers.

I asked you in stories to tell me what you would g

I asked you in stories to tell me what you would gift to mothers everywhere or if you could take away something, what would it be… you said:

🤍 Don’t worry about the laundry today
🤍 Freedom to love themselves
🤍 Energy healing and quality physical therapy, if they don’t have access
🤍 Their favorite meal or snack that they won’t have to share with anyone
🤍 Give them more help
🤍 Five years paid maternity leave
🤍 Mental wellness
🤍 Magically make their anxiety and overwhelm go away
🤍 Take away comparison & give more power to their intuition
🤍 Paid maternity leave and sick child leave
🤍 Extra sleep & Quiet time
🤍 More recognition for stay at home mothers
🤍 Take away stress and give time
🤍 The “everything” part of keeping families going
🤍 Take away this pandemic!
🤍 One year paid maternity leave
🤍 Paid leave
🤍 Free Childcare
🤍 Encouragement and supportive community
🤍 Take away Worry

If I could wave a magic wand and give this to mothers every where I would. I do my very best to serve you here in this space and create wellness and empowerment for you during your journey of motherhood. I’m so glad that you are here! 🤍

Dear first time postpartum Ella, You are perfect

Dear first time postpartum Ella,

You are perfect just the way you are. Your body is a warrior goddess for growing a human life and bringing that life into this world. It is forever changed for the better and you will be stronger and more resilient than you’ve ever been before… with time and the empowered with the right information.

Be kind and gentle with yourself. Stay in your peace bubble about all of the comments about your body even if people mean well.

Follow your intuition with movement and keep asking questions from your experts and lean into physical therapy. Recovery will take time and some is better than none. Don’t rush to get back to the movements you did prior to pregnancy.. rebuild slowly, mindfully and with the proper education you will soon learn! Don’t wait to empower yourself with information!

Remember your WHY. “I want a strong and functional core so I can live with less pain, move my body with joy and show up for my family in a supported and healthy way!” NOT look a certain way. Health is a feeling and that is WHY you do this despite what the world is telling you. 🙌🏻🤍

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Recipes

Lactation Cookies

Ella’s Lactation Cookies

Postpartum Herbal Bath

Postpartum Herbal Bath for Healing

Savory Waffle Recipe

Savory Waffles

Summer Pizzas On the Grill

Summer Pizza On The Grill

Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos Vegan, Veggie Easy 2

Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

Vegetable Bolognese

Vegetable Bolognese

Healthy Honey Banana Bread Photo 1

Healthy Honey Banana Bread

Cacao & Date Truffles with Maldon Salt

Cacao & Date Truffles with Maldon Salt

Braised Leeks with Lentils, Sunflower Seeds and Hazelnuts

Braised Leeks with Lentils, Sunflower seeds and Hazelnuts

Cauliflower & Yukon Potato Mash with Mushroom Gravy

Cauliflower & Yukon Potato Mash with Mushroom Gravy

Vegan Caesar Slaw with Hempseed "Parm" and Smoked Paprika Chickpeas

Vegan Caesar Slaw with Hempseed “Parm” and Roasted Smoked Paprika Chickpeas

Chickpea, Carrot, Tomato, Sweet Potato and Kale Stew with Brown Rice

Chickpea, Carrot, Sweet Potato + Kale Stew with Brown Rice

Roasted Tomato + Collard Green Pasta, Vegan, Gluten-free, nut-free

Roasted Tomato + Collard Green Pasta

Ella Frances // Honey Toasted Seed Cereal

Honey Toasted Seed Cereal

Healthy Vegan Nutella // Ella Frances

Healthy Vegan Nutella

Roasted Romanesco & French Lentil Bowl

Roasted Romanesco & French Lentil Bowl

Raspberry + Beet Chia Seed Pudding with Hemp, Coconut, Edible Flowers and Frozen Blueberries

Raspberry + Beet Chia Seed Pudding

Veggie Sushi Rolls, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Rice-free, Easy Lunch Recipe, Easy Sushi, Nori, Seaweed, Health, Quick Healthy Lunch

Veggie Nori Wraps

His & Hers Summer Cocktails - Cocobomb Gin Fizz and The Heartbeet, Gin Cocktails, Summer Drinks, Citrus, Coconut Milk, Beet Juice, Ginger, Aperol, Canton

His & Hers Summer Cocktails

seed muesli with blue-green spirulina milk and blueberries

Seed Muesli with Spirulina Milk and Blueberries

Two Salads with Salad Girl Organic Dressings

Two Salads with Salad Girl

Graham's Blueberry + Banana Green Smoothie

Graham’s Blueberry + Banana Green Smoothie

Blue-green spirulina milk

Blue-Green Spirulina Milk

Superfood Energy Bars // Goji Berries, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Honey, Sesame Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Dates, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Sunflower Seeds

Superfood Energy Bars

Tarragon, Pea + Lemon Quinoa Salad

Tarragon, Pea + Lemon Quinoa Salad

Buckwheat Flatbread Pizza with Asparagus and Fennel Spread

Buckwheat Flatbread Pizza with Asparagus and Fennel Spread

Cauliflower and Tricolor potato pie with morel mushrooms

Cauliflower and Tricolor Potato Pie with Morel Mushrooms

Buckwheat Cacao Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Bananas and Walnuts

Buckwheat Cacao Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Bananas and Walnuts

Zucchini Pasta with Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Fiddlehead Ferns

Zucchini Pasta with Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Fiddlehead Ferns

Arugula, Fennel, Beet Salad with Kumquats and Pine Nuts

Arugula, Fennel, Beet Salad with Kumquats and Pine Nuts

pea + cilantro hummus, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free

Pea + Cilantro Hummus

Broccoli, Marinated Kale, Lentil & Quinoa Bowl with Pomegranate Seeds

Broccoli, Marinated Kale, Lentil & Quinoa Bowl with Pomegranate Seeds

mini carrot cake with coconut cream and pistachios (vegan + gluten-free)

Mini Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream and Pistachios

green apple + avocado kale salad, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free

Green Apple + Avocado Kale Salad

moroccan spiced tempeh with rice, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free

Moroccan Spiced Tempeh with Rice

Bright warm pea soup with gluten-free vegan cheddar biscuits, Earth Day Intentions

Bright warm pea soup with gluten-free and vegan cheddar biscuits with watercress

spring potato salad with turnips, watercress, fava beans and green onion with a spinach mustard dressing, vegan, vegetarian

Spring Potato Salad with Spinach Mustard Dressing

Soba noodle bowl with spinach, carrots, sweet peas and ginger peanut sauce

Soba Noodle Bowl with Ginger Peanut Sauce

spring quinoa salad with peas, radishes, watercress and lemon

Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas, Radishes, Watercress and Lemon

mango, goji, avocado, kale and quinoa salad, vegan and gluten-free

Mango, Goji, Avocado, Kale & Quinoa Salad

banana oatmeal bread with buckwheat flour, vegan, gluten free

Banana Oatmeal Bread with Buckwheat Flour and Pecans

curried yellow split pea soup // Minnesota hills

Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup // Minnesota Hills

Cashew Hemp Milk, Vegan Nut Milk, Honey, Salt, Vegetarian

Cashew Hemp Milk

fennel, red pepper, dijon crab cakes

Fennel, Red Pepper & Dijon Crab Cakes

Vegan Gnocchi with Oyster Mushrooms & Sweet Peas

Vegan Cremini Mushroom, Beet & Arugula Pizza

Vegan Cremini Mushroom, Beet & Arugula Pizza

Grilled Tofu & Apple Sandwiches, vegan, vegetarian

Grilled Tofu & Apple Sandwiches

Vegan Fennel, Black Bean, Quinoa Burgers with sweet potato fries and spiced ketchup

Vegan Fennel, Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries & Spiced Ketchup

vegan pumpkin carrot pecan protein bars

Vegan Pumpkin Carrot Pecan Bars

apple cinnamon oatmeal scones

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones

orzo with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, green beans and basil

Orzo with Corn, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Blueberry Muffins, Muffins, Spring, Summer, Baking

Blueberry Muffins

Lentil & Fennel Veggie Meatballs, The Meatball Shop

Lentil & Fennel Veggie Meatballs with Toasted Pinenut & Basil Pesto

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