Episode 61 - Postpartum Anxiety with Naturopathic Doctor Dr Madeleine Elton
Postpartum anxiety is a lot more common than you might think – and you’re not alone if you are experiencing this.
In this episode, I talk with Naturopathic Doctor Dr Madeleine Elton about the real and often overwhelming experience of postpartum anxiety.
Dr Madeleine shares insights from both her personal journey and her clinical work supporting women’s mental health after birth. We cover what postpartum anxiety really looks like, how nutrient depletion plays a role, and simple ways to start feeling better.
Dr Madeleine and I chat about:
- Dr Madeleine’s personal journey through postpartum anxiety
- Common signs of anxiety in postpartum moms
- Essential nutrients nearly all new moms are missing
- Herbs that are supportive for anxiety and low mood postpartum
- How to regulate the nervous system and get out of stress mode
- Simple, daily ways moms can care for their mental wellness
- How self-compassion is essential for moms (and everyone)
- What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t know where to begin
Dr Madeleine Elton is a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Nurse based in Hamilton, Ontario. With a background in nursing and a deep respect for both Western and Eastern medicine, she brings a compassionate, integrative approach to care. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and reproductive health—including fertility, sexual health, pregnancy, and menstrual wellness. Madeleine believes in meeting people wherever they are on their health journey, supporting change at a pace that feels right for them. When she’s not in clinic, you’ll find her outdoors, exploring nature, enjoying live music, or diving into health podcasts.
Episode Links:
- Connect with Dr Madeleine on Instagram
- Learn more about her work and resources at www.madeleineelton.com
- Check out Hudson Integrative Healthcare and OM Massage and Wellness
- Say hello to me on Instagram
- Read The Motherhood Reset and Nourished Mama
- Read my Picky Eating Guide
Wild and Well is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and children’s wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to pregnancy and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.
