A 4-WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES · EVERY FRIDAY IN JUNE · 10:00–12:00
Postpartum Decoded
Understanding Your Body Through Recovery
Nobody tells you the whole truth about postpartum. Not what's actually happening in your body. Not why you feel the way you feel. Not that recovery isn't a straight line back — it's something else entirely.
You are not supposed to navigate recovery alone. This four-week series is here to change that.
Join us on Fridays 10:00-12:00: 05.06, 12.06, 19.06, 26.06.
THE PROGRAM
What happens across four weeks
Each Friday morning runs 10:00–12:00: 90 minutes of workshop followed by 30 minutes of open conversation. Paola brings together rigorous science and the kind of honest, human conversation that postpartum women rarely get access to. No platitudes. No "bounce back" narratives. Just clear, grounded information about what your body and brain are actually going through — and what you can do about it.
The series builds progressively, though each week stands on its own if you need to join late or drop in.
05 JUNE · WEEK ONE
Your Body as a System
Why most postpartum advice falls short. How hormonal changes, tissue repair, brain restructuring and nervous system recalibration all happen at the same time — and why recovery is a spiral, not a sprint.
12 JUNE · WEEK TWO
Your Brain and Nervous System
The neuroscience behind the fog, the identity shift, the intrusive thoughts and the anxiety that feels different now. Why this isn't a breakdown — it's a metamorphosis. And evidence-based tools to calm your nervous system right now.
19 JUNE · WEEK THREE
Fuelling and Rebuilding Your Foundation
Why your body feels depleted even when you think you're doing everything right. The hormonal cliff, the minerals you need, the symptoms nobody talks about. Why Kegels alone aren't the answer — and what a real rehabilitation pathway looks like.
26 JUNE · WEEK FOUR
Integration and What Comes Next
Bringing it all together. How everything you've learned connects — nervous system, nutrition, identity, physical recovery — as one system. A personalised roadmap for what comes next, and the community you've built to walk alongside you.
WHO IS THIS FOR
This workshop is for you if
You're in the postpartum period — weeks, months, or even years in — and feel like your body is still a mystery to you.
You've been given generic advice that doesn't quite fit.
You want real information, grounded in science and held with warmth.
You're ready to understand what happened to you, and what's possible from here.
WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME
More than information
A clear, science-backed understanding of your postpartum body and brain
Practical tools for nervous system regulation you can use anytime
A nutrition and rebuilding framework that makes sense of your symptoms
Language to make sense of what you've been experiencing
A personalised roadmap for your ongoing recovery
A community of women who genuinely understand
About Paola
Paola Carrillo Bustamante is a computational biologist and biomedical engineer whose work sits at the intersection of rigorous science and women's lived experience. As a mother, she knows firsthand how little of this information reaches the people who need it most. Her mission is to change that — translating the real science of postpartum into clear, honest insights that women can actually use. She brings the same depth to every session: the precision of a researcher, the warmth of someone who has been there, and an absolute refusal to oversimplify.
FAQ
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Yes. Drop-in tickets are available at €25 per session. Each week stands on its own, though the series builds progressively — joining from Week 1 gives you the fullest experience.
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No. Whether you gave birth recently or years ago and still have unanswered questions about your body, this series is for you.
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No. This is an educational series combining scientific knowledge and lived experience. It is not a substitute for medical advice or clinical care. If you have specific health concerns, we recommend speaking with your doctor alongside attending.
