Giving Yourself Grace Postpartum with Kateri Gormley, m.AmSAT

Kateri Gormley is back at just five months postpartum to share her journey into motherhood and the changes that have happened for her as a new mom. This week, episode 18 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing part two of Kateri’s pregnancy to the postpartum journey! 

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As a singer and educator, soprano Kateri Gormley believes in the transformative power of music in today’s society. Kateri has performed recitals in Chicago, New York, Montreal, Vancouver, and Vianden, Luxembourg. As a teacher, Kateri has worked with singers and actors of all ages and experiences. She believes that everyone can benefit from a deeper connection to one’s voice and that with greater ease and coordination comes clarity of expression. The Alexander Technique is a profound influence in her own performing career, and she passionately shares her knowledge of the technique with her students. She maintains a private voice and Alexander Technique studio, and holds degrees from McGill University (M.Mus.) and SUNY Fredonia (B.Mus.) and is a certified Alexander Technique teacher (M.AmSAT).

In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Kateri and I discuss the following:

  • The shift that happens when you realize that the things that are happening are not life interrupters… they are life.

  • How important it is to remember that everything is a season in parenting

  • Personal tips for postpartum anxiety that have helped both of us.

  • The importance of reaching out for support when you are struggling postpartum.

We hope you enjoyed hearing updates from Kateri as much as we did and you were able to apply some of these things to your own parenting journey.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

The Scientist in the Crib by Alison Gopnik

The Fussy Baby Network

Postpartum Support International

La Leche League

Kelly Mom

You may double your normal baseline of calorie expenditure just by being pregnant and lactating, ie. you are an endurance athlete! 

For more on enjoying music with babies, check out Ep. 5: Tuning Into Yourself with Fanny Lora