EZ Wellness - Emily Zwilling

EZ Wellness - Emily Zwilling Integrative Maternal Health Practitioner, Providing the Support + Village Mamas Need Postpartum

This was the moment my heart changed forever—a moment when I truly felt worthy in a way I never had before. For so long,...
11/07/2025

This was the moment my heart changed forever—a moment when I truly felt worthy in a way I never had before. For so long, I let my career define my value, never realizing that motherhood would give me a new sense of purpose and love. No one tells you that when you bring a child(or two)into this world, you have a rebirth yourself.

From the very first moment I held our daughter, the connection was instant. Returning to work was very hard for me, and I didn’t see that coming. Looking back, I am so proud of myself for closing the gym so I could have more work-life balance.

If I could give advice to a first-time mom, I would say make sure you take care of your mental health before you bring a child into this world. Postpartum can expose and bring up a lot of feelings you’ve pushed aside.

Also, it’s okay if you decide to be a stay-at-home mom or to go back to work, full- or part-time. There shouldn’t be any judgment either way. Mothers struggle with enough guilt as it is. Trust your instincts and do what makes YOU happy.

A happy mom is a happy baby. What advice would you give to a first-time mom? Comment below⬇️

✨ Postpartum bodies aren’t a “before and after.” They’re right now.Somewhere along the way, fitness culture convinced ne...
11/05/2025

✨ Postpartum bodies aren’t a “before and after.” They’re right now.

Somewhere along the way, fitness culture convinced new moms that “no excuses” and “bounce back” were signs of strength.

But here’s the truth: running on no sleep, under-eating, and over-training postpartum isn’t grit… it’s a recipe for low milk supply, burnout, anxiety, and depression.

Your body just created and birthed a human (or two). That’s not a setback to “fix,” it’s a transformation that requires nourishment, rest, and compassion. Healing hormones, core, and nervous system don’t respond to “beast mode” — they respond to support.

As an Integrative Postpartum Doula, I’m here to change the narrative. Postpartum fitness should never come at the cost of your mental health or your body’s recovery. We don’t need more “determination🤮

We need more:

💤 Sleep (as much as possible with a baby, let’s get real).
🍲 Real food, not just protein shakes & rice cakes
❤️ Movement that restores, not punishes (Hello, nature walks and pelvic floor work).
✨ Grace & TIME for this season of life.

Let’s stop treating postpartum bodies like projects and start treating mothers like the humans they are. Because a well-rested, nourished mama?

That’s true strength🎤

🌶️ Cozy Chili SoupPostpartum (and motherhood in general) is busy — and let’s be honest, some days it’s hard enough just ...
10/31/2025

🌶️ Cozy Chili Soup

Postpartum (and motherhood in general) is busy — and let’s be honest, some days it’s hard enough just to eat, let alone cook something nourishing.

This chili soup has been one of my go-tos because it’s hearty, comforting, and packed with nutrients that help you feel fueled and supported — especially in those early months. Families, including mine seem to 💕 it!

It’s full of protein, fiber, and flavor — the kind of meal that reminds you that nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated. ✨

Ingredients:
• 2 lbs ground meat or chicken breast
• 1 carton Kirkland bone broth
• ½ cup Rao’s tomato sauce
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 3 diced celery stalks
• 1 cup green beans
• ½ diced onion
• 2 cans white northern beans
• 1 can black beans
• 4–6 tbsp chili powder
• 3 tbsp fresh ground garlic (or garlic powder)
• 3 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp cumin
• Dash of salt & pepper

Directions:
1. Brown the meat in a large pot.
2. Add everything else and stir well.
3. Simmer on low for about 2 hours.
4. Top with chopped tortillas + avocado 🥑
(Corn and cheese optional)

Perfect for postpartum recovery, freezer-friendly for busy days, and always a cozy hug in a bowl. 🤍

Your OB checks your stitches.I check your soul, sleep, and sanity. As an Integrative Postpartum Doula, I am here to supp...
10/28/2025

Your OB checks your stitches.
I check your soul, sleep, and sanity.

As an Integrative Postpartum Doula, I am here to support every part of your postpartum experience. Your physical recovery, emotional health, and nervous system regulation all matter.

As a mother of an almost four-year-old and one-year-old twins, I know what real life looks like postpartum. Mamas, you deserve more than a quick six-week checkup. You deserve to be nurtured, seen, and ACTUALLY supported.

Here’s what that looks like in my care:
🍼 Newborn care + secure attachment (realistic sleep talk included)
🤱 Basic lactation support
🧠 Spotting intrusive thoughts, postpartum anxiety + depression
🥗 Nutritional + supplement guidance
🌿 Access to pelvic floor therapists, feeding experts, sleep coaches + more.
💙 Someone who gets it, because I've lived it!

I believe this is the kind of postpartum care every mom deserves. If you’re craving this kind of care, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s build your postpartum support plan together. Click the link in my bio.

IN MY ELEMENT💫This week, I had the honor of speaking at Healing STL about the importance of Postpartum Care and Postpart...
10/16/2025

IN MY ELEMENT💫This week, I had the honor of speaking at Healing STL about the importance of Postpartum Care and Postpartum planning.

Preparing for birth should be given the same emphasis as preparing for Postpartum. Shoutout to for going above and beyond to prepare their clients for both.

I used to hear mothers talk about this, but never related—until I had twins. From waking up, little hands reach for you,...
10/13/2025

I used to hear mothers talk about this, but never related—until I had twins.

From waking up, little hands reach for you, bodies cling to you, and someone always needs something. When your partner comes home wanting connection, you realize you have nothing left, and guilt sets in.

As an Integrative Doula and mom of three, I see this a lot — mothers pouring from empty cups. Needing space doesn’t mean you don’t love your people; it just means you’re human.

For me personally, when both Levi and Violet are crying and want to be held, and Izzy is screaming, “Look at me,” that’s usually when I hit a breaking point. I want to share some of the things I do to get myself back to homeostasis:

🍃Grounding & Breath Work: Step outside barefoot, practice box breathing, and feel your feet on the earth.
Reset your body: A shower, stretch, or gentle movement helps release tension. Lock your door for privacy.

👌Creating micro-boundaries: Tell your partner you need 10 minutes alone before reconnecting. It’s not rejection — it’s regulation. Use a code word when you need a break. Mine is: I’m tapping out!

🌙 Sensory Rest: Dim lights, quiet noises, and soften your environment when possible. I use Loop earplugs to prevent overstimulation, especially at nap or dinner time.

Have you ever related to this?

To all my twin mama friends out there, what piece of advice would you give to a new twin mom?
09/07/2025

To all my twin mama friends out there, what piece of advice would you give to a new twin mom?

Would you like to know what a typical Postpartum session with me involves? Let me give you an example: Today I worked wi...
09/03/2025

Would you like to know what a typical Postpartum session with me involves? Let me give you an example:

Today I worked with a mother four months postpartum with her second child. During the first half hour, I listened to her struggles with sleep and feeding. I resolved the feeding issue by adjusting the baby’s position. I asked questions to see if she was experiencing any Perinatal Mood disorders—none were detected (I always refer out if so). I also reviewed her nutrition to spot any deficiencies.

Next, I suggested she get some sun for Vitamin D, take a nap, shower, and use her red light therapy mask. Then, I got to work and in three hours I:

✨Made three recipes
✨Organized fridge and pantry
✨Gave baby a bath and taught mom some calming techniques for them both
✨Organized her and her husbands closet because it was driving me nuts
✨Did all the laundry, folded it, and put it away
✨Created a workout plan to support strengthening her upper back since she plans to continue to breastfeed and core, plus total body. Did you know that I am pre- and postnatal certified?
✨I referred her to a Chiropractor in her area

My approach to the postpartum period is holistic, empathetic, realistic, and includes hard and honest conversations. My goal is for mothers to feel empowered, heard, and nurtured throughout their postpartum journey.

If you’re interested in my Postpartum Services, I am now taking clients for 2026. Click the link in my bio.

After attending my first ever home birth this weekend(more on that later), it got me thinking….Supporting a mother throu...
09/02/2025

After attending my first ever home birth this weekend(more on that later), it got me thinking….

Supporting a mother through birth is a incredibly rewarding part of my work—but it’s also physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. After a birth, I make it a priority to care of myself so I can continue showing up fully for my postpartum clients. Here’s what that looks like for me:

🌿 Refuel with a nourishing, high-calorie yummy meal (after long hours at a birth, my body needs it).

☀️ Soak up some sunshine—hello vitamin D and do some grounding work.

🧘‍♀️Move my body, whether that’s strength training, yoga or a simple walk outdoors.

📝 Do a debrief with another birth worker or my husband.

😴 Sleep hard and hard(well, as much as I can w/ 3 kiddos).

🍵 Sip on nettle leaf tea for its gentle detoxifying support.

🙏 Sit in silence with meditation or prayer. I like to think about the good, possibly the bad and the things I learned.

AND most importantly soak up all the love from my family💕

I am an empath so I make it a point to replenish and it makes all all the difference.

In this season of life when Izzy is learning to say no and Levi and Violet are teething, I’m trying to remember that it’...
08/26/2025

In this season of life when Izzy is learning to say no and Levi and Violet are teething, I’m trying to remember that it’s a season and that it’s all about perspective.

They say “it takes a village to raise a child”—but here in America, we often expect new moms to do it all…alone, sleep-d...
08/26/2025

They say “it takes a village to raise a child”—but here in America, we often expect new moms to do it all…alone, sleep-deprived, and maybe with one hand reheating coffee for the third time. ☕👶

The truth? Postpartum was never meant to be a solo act. In many cultures:

✨ Mexico: New mothers are wrapped in “la cuarentena”—40 days of rest, nurturing foods, and hands-on support.

✨ China: “Zuo Yue Zi” encourages a full month of rest with warm meals and helpers tending to mom’s needs.

✨ India: Mothers are cared for by their families with daily massages, herbal baths, and nourishing foods for weeks.

Meanwhile, in the U.S.? We’ve normalized bouncing back, Target runs at 3 days postpartum, and we are figuring it out alone. (Spoiler: this isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a recipe for burnout)

Your body, mind, and spirit just went through one of the most transformative events of your life—you deserve care, not isolation. Asking for help, building your “village,” and leaning on others is not a weakness. It’s wisdom.

So if you don’t have the ready-made village that other cultures provide, start building your own:

💌 Ask family & friends to bring meals instead of baby clothes.
🧺 Say yes when someone offers to fold your laundry.
🫂 Hire support when you can (doulas, lactation consultants, etc). Even better, have friends and family take shifts to help you, especially overnight.
❤️ And remember, your needs matter as much as your baby’s.
Because thriving in postpartum shouldn’t be about survival—it should be about support.

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Corporate Health & Happiness

Many people are constantly worrying about food, weight and their bodies. I’ve been there, and I know first-hand it’s not only stressful but also lonely. My name is Emily, and I give my clients’ employees freedom from this held-back way of living by giving them the tools to make informed decisions about food, moving their body, and taking back control from the negative voice in their head. Simply put, I help companies create happier and healthier working environments. For many small and medium-size employers, wages and insurance are top of mind. But it’s company culture, attitude, and environment that play a significant role in the day to day mindset and productivity of employees. Together, using company-specific initiatives (such as on-site boot camps, weekly in-person check-ins, and even group seminars) we develop a wellness plan around your company goals. From waistline inches lost to a happier, more productive work environment my clients, and their employees, experience first hand how much of a positive change working with EZ Wellness can be. **** Individual plans are available in January 2019! *** 💥💥