Best Catastrophe Section Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 382: 8 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know with Brooke Smith 1:10:52

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe welcomes Brooke Smith, a seasoned NICU nurse, IBCLC, doula, and childbirth educator, to shine a light on what life in the NICU really looks like for families. Together, they unpack practical tips for navigating the beeping machines and medical jargon while still staying connected to your baby in mea…

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Ep. 381: Got Worms? How Parasites are Slowly Wrecking Your Health with Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen 1:19:48

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! They’re also a great way to detox your home, while detoxing your gut! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: …

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Ep. 380 Redefining Care: Sally Hayes on Creating Integrated Support Systems 1:16:08

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with Sally Hayes, founder of Matrikas, to talk about what it really takes to build a solid, supportive village for new parents. Together, they unpack the importance of continuity of care, how to create a trustworthy referral list, and the reality of navigating a maternal healthcare system …

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Ep. 379 Let's normalize talking about reproductive hardships with Dr.Jessica Zucker 56:04

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Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet it’s still surrounded by silence, shame, and stigma. In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker, a reproductive psychologist, author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement, and an incredible voice in this space. Together, we’re getting real about the emotional and …

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Ep. 378: Low Tox Living with Illie Balaj 1:12:47

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Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really in your shampoo, cleaning spray, or even your favorite candle? Spoiler alert: everyday products are often loaded with hidden toxins that can impact your health, hormones, and even fertility. In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, I’m joined by Illie Balaj, integrative nutritionist, children’s…

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Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd 1:24:19

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Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd Have you ever been told your placenta might be “too old”? Maybe you’ve heard that once you hit 35 or if you’ve conceived through IVF, your placenta just can’t keep up. This so-called “aging placenta” idea gets tossed around a lot, but here’s the truth: it’s a myth. In this episode of…

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Ep. 376: Creating a Catastrophic Birth Plan with Kayleigh Summers 1:23:55

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This episode isn’t just about birth plans—it’s about the plan no one wants to make, but every family needs. I’m joined by Kayleigh Summers, aka The Birth Trauma Mama, to have a real and raw conversation about creating a catastrophe plan during pregnancy. Kayleigh shares her personal story of surviving an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and how that e…

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Ep. 375 Midwives Managing Labor and the C-section Discussion with Juli Pyle 1:09:20

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of my favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/ In this week’s episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast,…

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Ep. 374 HeHe's second Trimester Update 1:05:27

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Ohhh baby! The second trimester is here, and it’s bringing all the feels! In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my pregnancy so far and giving you the inside scoop on some pretty big updates happening inside The Birth Lounge. Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode: ✨ The first magical moments of feeling baby kicks (inside an…

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Ep. 373: Baby Wearing Without the Stress: Safety, Benefits, and Choosing the Right Fit with OT Jordan Morillo 1:14:57

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the world of baby wearing with Jordan Morillo, a perinatal health OT, certified babywearing consultant, and toddler mom. We’re talking everything from the ABCs of carrier choices to spotting a perfect carry (and avoiding the not-so-perfect ones). You’ll learn how to safely position your baby, back carry …

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Ep. 372 Hypnobirthing Explained: Insights from Expert Katharine Graves 1:08:32

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, I’m sitting down with Katharine Graves, the powerhouse behind KG Hypnobirthing, to uncover the magic of turning birth into a calm, confident, and downright empowering experience. We’re talking about how hypnobirthing can completely change the way you feel about labor, why evidence-based maternity care is…

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Ep. 371: The Surprising Consequences of Synthetic Dyes with Whitney & Brandon Cawood 1:37:27

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious. Grab The Secret Sauce to Pushing Here or join our lifetime membership …

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Ep. 370: 9 pieces of Bad Breastfeeding Advice that are Wrecking Your Breastfeeding Relationship 43:26

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In this spicy World Breastfeeding Week episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe is calling out the BS that’s messing with your breastfeeding journey. From the "feed every three hours" myth to the outdated fear around nursing your baby to sleep, we’re busting it all wide open. HeHe breaks down 9 of the most common (and flat-out harmful) pieces of a…

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Ep. 369: Healing After A Traumatic Birth: Prevention, Treatment, and Real Talk with Krysta Dancy 1:30:10

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Welcome back to The Birth Lounge Podcast, where we say the quiet parts out loud and hold nothing back when it comes to protecting your power in birth. In this episode, I’m joined by Krysta Dancy, a licensed trauma therapist, birth doula, and one of the most honest voices in the trauma-informed care space. Together, we unpack what birth trauma reall…

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Ep98-The Only Living Boy in New York (2017) 2:08:11

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Cameron, Aaron, and Greene watch Allan Loeb's weird dad cucking movieBy The Catastrophe Section

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Ep. 368: Exploring holistic remedies for HPV with Mimi Lindquist 1:36:47

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Welcome back to The Birth Lounge, where we ditch shame, question the mainstream, and talk about your body with zero fluff and full truth. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mimi Lindquist, co-host of The Medicine Podcast and expert in AHCC and medicinal mushrooms, to break down everything you need to know about HPV — the "common cold of the cer…

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Ep. 367: The Toxic Truth: How Glyphosate is Secretly Destroying Your Health with Kelly Ryerson 1:20:33

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Welcome back to The Birth Lounge Podcast—where we challenge the status quo, ask the questions the system hopes you won’t, and take your family’s health seriously (without fear-mongering or fluff). In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kelly Ryerson, co-executive director of American ReGen and founder of Glyphosate Facts. With degrees from Dartm…

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Ep. 366: Is your deodorant poisoning you? with Jenn Thatcher 1:19:46

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In this eye-opening episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe is joined by Jenn Thatcher, the founder and CEO of Zebra, to discuss the alarming truth about the misleading marketing of 'natural' products. They delve into Jenn's personal journey from battling her children's health issues to creating a truly clean and transparent brand. They break dow…

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Ep. 365 Managing Postpartum Challenges with Dr. Candice Wood: Navigating Perfectionism, Partner Dynamics, and Mental Health 1:41:56

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Make sure your hubby is prepared for parenting with our Dad Daze course! In this insightful episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe is joined by Dr. Candice Wood, an OB-GYN with 18 years of experience in women's wellness and perinatal mental health. Together, they dive deep into postpartum challenges, focusing on the myths of perfect motherhood, …

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Ep. 364 The Hidden System Running Your Health: Lymphatic Drainage 101 with Dr. Chris Motley 1:05:11

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In this episode of the Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe interviews Dr. Chris Motley, an alternative health practitioner specializing in traditional Chinese medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology about the importance of the lymphatic system. They discuss how proper lymphatic drainage supports overall health, reduces stagnant toxins, and impact…

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Ep. 363: The Overmedicalization of birth and your right to decline with Melanie the Midwife 1:24:05

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/ Grab HeHe’s Scripts for Advocacy here! Download…

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Ep. 362: Do's and don'ts of aesthetics like botox during pregnancy and nursing with Claire O'Bryan 1:09:45

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In this enlightening episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe dives into the world of skincare during pregnancy with nurse practitioner Claire O'Bryan, founder of The Skin Clique. They explore the surprising fact that most skincare ingredients are not regulated by the FDA and discuss what it truly means for a product to be 'clean'. They tackle com…

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Ep. 361: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's: due dates, flying while pregnant, informed decisions, and more! 47:03

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Join us in this solo-cast of the Birth Lounge podcast where HeHe dives into a Q&A from her instagram community! In this episode, she is addressing some of your most pressing questions about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Topics covered include the differences between 'on paper' and actual pregnancy weeks, the nuances of cervical checks and how t…

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Ep. 360 Unlocking Your Birth Chart with Helena Woods 1:25:59

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe welcomes special guest Helena Woods, a world-traveling astrocartographer and author of 'Slow Living.' Helena shares insightful knowledge on astrocartography, the astrology of location, and how it can influence your life map, career success, relationships, and motherhood. The discussion also delves d…

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Ep. 359 Your Postpartum Plan: Tools and Tips for a Smooth Transition Solo-cast with HeHe 50:56

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy postpartum! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your postpartum feel a little more luxurious. In this solo episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe discusses the key components of comprehensive post…

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Ep. 358: Unveiling Spiritual Connections: Psychic Mediumship, Spirit Babies, and More with Jessica Lynne 55:11

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In this fascinating episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe is joined by Psychic Medium Jessica Lynne to delve into the world of psychic mediumship, spirit babies, energetic blocks, and the power of surrendering in life and labor. Jessica shares her extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world, offering comfort and guidance to th…

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Ep. 382: 8 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know with Brooke Smith 1:10:52

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Ep. 381: Got Worms? How Parasites are Slowly Wrecking Your Health with Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen 1:19:48

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Ep. 380 Redefining Care: Sally Hayes on Creating Integrated Support Systems 1:16:08

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Ep. 379 Let's normalize talking about reproductive hardships with Dr.Jessica Zucker 56:04

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Ep. 378: Low Tox Living with Illie Balaj 1:12:47

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Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd 1:24:19

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Ep. 376: Creating a Catastrophic Birth Plan with Kayleigh Summers 1:23:55

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Ep. 375 Midwives Managing Labor and the C-section Discussion with Juli Pyle 1:09:20

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Ep. 374 HeHe's second Trimester Update 1:05:27

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Ep. 373: Baby Wearing Without the Stress: Safety, Benefits, and Choosing the Right Fit with OT Jordan Morillo 1:14:57

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Ep. 372 Hypnobirthing Explained: Insights from Expert Katharine Graves 1:08:32

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Ep. 371: The Surprising Consequences of Synthetic Dyes with Whitney & Brandon Cawood 1:37:27

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Ep. 370: 9 pieces of Bad Breastfeeding Advice that are Wrecking Your Breastfeeding Relationship 43:26

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Ep. 369: Healing After A Traumatic Birth: Prevention, Treatment, and Real Talk with Krysta Dancy 1:30:10

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Ep98-The Only Living Boy in New York (2017) 2:08:11

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Ep. 368: Exploring holistic remedies for HPV with Mimi Lindquist 1:36:47

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Ep. 367: The Toxic Truth: How Glyphosate is Secretly Destroying Your Health with Kelly Ryerson 1:20:33

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Ep. 366: Is your deodorant poisoning you? with Jenn Thatcher 1:19:46

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Ep. 365 Managing Postpartum Challenges with Dr. Candice Wood: Navigating Perfectionism, Partner Dynamics, and Mental Health 1:41:56

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Ep. 364 The Hidden System Running Your Health: Lymphatic Drainage 101 with Dr. Chris Motley 1:05:11

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Ep. 363: The Overmedicalization of birth and your right to decline with Melanie the Midwife 1:24:05

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Ep. 362: Do's and don'ts of aesthetics like botox during pregnancy and nursing with Claire O'Bryan 1:09:45

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Ep. 361: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's: due dates, flying while pregnant, informed decisions, and more! 47:03

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Ep. 360 Unlocking Your Birth Chart with Helena Woods 1:25:59

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Ep. 359 Your Postpartum Plan: Tools and Tips for a Smooth Transition Solo-cast with HeHe 50:56

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Ep. 358: Unveiling Spiritual Connections: Psychic Mediumship, Spirit Babies, and More with Jessica Lynne 55:11