Best Generation Balme Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text Want to support the pod? Click here we SO appreciate it! This episode is not neutral. Oh, and we cuss. A lot. Bianca Sprague brings rage, grief, and truth to the mic, naming fascism, Gaza, Trump’s lies about Tylenol, and the systems failing families. In a world flooded with disinformation, birthworkers are the antidote. You’ll hear w…

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S6E4: Doula Work, Money Wounds, and Healing Generations with Jalisa Hardy 48:38

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Send us a text Money stories run deep… and for so many of us, they carry shame, fear, and generational wounds. In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca sits down with Jalisa Hardy, the founder of the Healed Money Movement, to explore what happens when we decide to heal our relationship with money. Jalisa shares her own journey of untangling money wou…

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S6E3 - Nature as Medicine: Alyssa Coleman on Maternal Mental Health and Healing 1:00:08

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Send us a text Bianca is joined by Alyssa Coleman, founder of Nurture the Journey, to talk about her thesis project on Maternal mental health and nature-based retreats. They dive into the connection between rest, nature, and healing, and how these practices can support pregnant folks and families. This episode is an invitation to rethink how we app…

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Birth Prep Is More Than Positions: Lindsay McCoy on Somatics, Safety & the Body Ready Method 57:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague sits down with Lindsay McCoy, co-creator of the Body Ready Method®, to talk about what birthing bodies are trying to tell us… especially through tightness, clenching, and restriction. They explore how emotional holding patterns show up somatically, why birth prep is about nervous system …

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S6 E1 From Family Loss to Full Spectrum Doula - Finding Purpose in Birth Work: An Interview with Nia Ashay 1:05:44

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Send us a text Send us a text What does it mean to turn personal tragedy and systemic injustice into a powerful calling? In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca sits down with Nia Ashay, a graduate of bebo mia’s Maternal Support Practitioner (MSP) program, to talk about her journey into birth work. From her mother’s stillbirth due to medical neglige…

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E1: Welcome • The Courage To Speak 25:20

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E1: The Courage To Speak 🎙️ Episode Summary It’s already halfway through 2025… Half a decade since the pandemic and global lockdowns. What a ride it’s been. To be honest, I’m simply grateful to still be here. Things haven’t always been easy. I’ve known real darkness and moments when it felt like hope had left the room. But I’ve also known resilienc…

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EOF04B The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 4 Part B, The Second Schism 31:18

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #15 42:01

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EOF04A The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 4 Part, The Second Schism 25:01

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #14 34:48

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S5E13 - Should You Offer Sliding Scale? Let’s Talk About It 21:30

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Send us a text Should you offer sliding scale pricing in your doula business? This solo episode of Hot + Brave dives into the heart of that question with honesty, nuance, and strategy. We’re unpacking the roots of sliding scale, how race and gender shape expectations around care work, and what it actually takes to build an accessible and sustainabl…

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EOF03A The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 3 Part A Refining the Form: 1828-1845 31:24

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S5E12 - Global Wisdom, Local Roots: How Bobette Returned to Ghana to Transform Birth Care 1:05:42

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Send us a text What does birth look like in Ghana today? In this powerful episode, Bianca sits down with Bobette, founder of Uzuri Birth, to explore how ancestral knowledge, global education, and personal experience collide in modern Ghanaian birthwork. From her early life in Congo to training in Europe and Canada, and finally returning home to Gha…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #13 39:29

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S5 E11 - Breath as Medicine: A Doula’s Guide to Embodied Healing with Jillian Marchand 55:20

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Send us a text In this tender and powerful episode of Hot + Brave, I’m joined by Jillian Marchand, founder of Exploring Embodiment, for a deep dive into breathwork, reproductive health, and the cultural disconnection so many of us carry in our womb space. We talk about how shame, trauma, and discomfort get stored in the body and how breath can be a…

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EOF03B The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 3 Part B Refining the Form: 1828-1845 35:33

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S5E10 - How to Be a Great Backup Doula (and Choose Yours Wisely) 25:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca breaks down the essential (but often overlooked) topic of backup doulas: how to choose one, how to be one, and why this role is a vital part of building a sustainable, ethical doula practice. We’re covering: What makes a great backup doula How to prep your clients without fear Setting clear agre…

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S5E9 - The journey from maiden to mother with Anna Lundqvist 48:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, we’re joined by Anna Lundqvist of Sacred Birth International (www.sacredbirthinternational.com) to explore one of the most profound and often overlooked shifts in a woman’s life: the transition from maiden to mother. Anna shares how birth can be reclaimed as a sacred rite of passage, what gets lost in …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #12 43:19

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S5E8 - The Best Doula Tools You Already Have (No Shopping Needed) 24:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague is busting a huge myth in the birth world... the myth that you need a bag full of fancy tools to be an effective doula. Spoiler: the best doula tools are already within you. From your hands and your breath to a rolled-up hospital towel and a sturdy chair, Bianca shares the free, practica…

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S5E7 - Talk Like a Doula: Understanding the Language of Birth 35:41

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks down common birth terms you’ve probably heard, like effacement, dilation, VBAC, golden hour, and more... but maybe never fully understood. Whether you’re brand new to doula training, pregnant and preparing for birth, or a birth nerd who loves decoding medical lingo, this episode i…

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S5E6 - I Didn’t Love the Newborn Stage...And That’s Okay 38:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks the silence around one of parenthood’s biggest taboos: not loving the newborn stage. From hormonal crashes to sleep deprivation, from identity loss to emotional overload, this episode explores why the early weeks of postpartum feel so overwhelming for so many, and how toxic messag…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #11 41:48

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S5 S5 - The Epidural Debate Is Missing the Point 33:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks down why the birth world’s obsession with “natural vs. medicated” is a distraction, and how the real issue isn’t the epidural itself, but the lack of choice, support, and honest information surrounding it. We’re talking about in this episode: The myth of the “better” birth What ep…

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S5 E04 - The Myth of the “Perfect” Birth: Why We Need to Change the Narrative 29:15

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague unpacks the damaging myth of the “perfect” birth...and why it’s time to let it go. From unmedicated water births to curated Instagram stories, the fantasy of a flawless birth experience is leaving too many people feeling like they failed. Bianca breaks down where this narrative …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #10 45:22

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S5 E03 - Birth Isn’t the Problem, The System Is: Birth in the Age of Misinformation 51:14

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Send us a text What if I told you most due dates are based on a formula from the 1800s? Or that you’re still being told not to eat during labor because of a study from 1946? Or that the system profits when you’re too scared to ask questions? In the latest episode of The Hot + Brave Podcast, I’m breaking down the top birth myths...and the actual tru…

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S5E2 - Giving Birth in a Foreign Country: What No One Tells You with Hannah Preil 1:07:31

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Send us a text Giving birth in a foreign country comes with surprises, challenges, and a whole lot of translation errors. Maternity mentor and expat mama Hannah Preil shares what it’s really like to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum abroad. Plus, how to build a support system when family is an ocean away. Find our more about Hannah here: ww…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #9 47:42

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S5 E01 - Parenting, Mental Health & the Thief of Joy: A No-BS Chat with Nikki Steel Osborne 1:16:55

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Send us a text We are talking all about mental health and talking about it in a way that is not happening in other places. This will shake you up and give you ideas to find joy. Want to find Nikki? Check her our here: https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/ Here is her course: www.thescottishsoulsister.com/online-course ⭐️ We have some links for you…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #8 37:41

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #7 35:17

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #6 45:52

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #5 43:26

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #4 37:02

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #3 42:06

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S4 E12 - Referrals Made Easy: How to Grow Your Doula Business Fast 26:08

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Send us a text Building a referral program is a great way to have an awesome marketing machine made up of your community members! We will walk you through how to do this and we have done all the work for you with the free referral building kit. Get the FREE kit that goes with this episode by going here and commenting BOOST Want to be in the secret …

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S4 E11 - 10 Things NOT To Do With Loss Families with Vallen Webb 1:02:06

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Send us a text Content Note: We discuss loss, so please make sure you take care of yourself and step away if needed. Find out more about the 911 Kit go here: www.bebomia.com/911kit To find out about Vallen's Loss Certification go here: www.evelynjamesandco.com/pregnancylosseducationcourse ⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the epi…

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S4 E10 - Pregnancy after 9 losses with Rachell Dumas of A Light After Nine 1:00:57

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Send us a text Content Note: We discuss loss, so please make sure you take care of yourself and step away if needed. Find out more about Rachell and her incredible work at: www.alightafternine.org www.instagram.com/alightafternine ⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the episode!! ⭐️ Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's…

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S4 E09 - Scaffolding Your Doula Game: The Unfiltered Blueprint with Kaely Harrod 1:17:18

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Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my gal pal Kaely Harrod and she is a flippin’ gem. She cracks me up and we wanted to go through some critical scaffolding for doulas to have success in their business. We cover everything from contracts to systems at home… you are not going to want to miss this. As promised here are Kaely…

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S4E8 - Births, Boundaries, and the Quest to Become a Relaxed Woman 23:05

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Send us a text What would it be like to be a relaxed woman? Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert, Bianca looks at this almost impossible but wildly sexy concept of a relaxed and calm state rather than the state of fight and exhaustion we stay in. What would you need to accomplish this? Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-building …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #2 45:52

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S4 E07 - The flaws of the ARRIVE Trial for induction with midwife Sara Holt 59:41

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Send us a text There is a study called the ARRIVE Trial that boasts that 39 week inductions lower operative birth rates in nulliparous birthing people. Well, join Nurse Midwife Sara Holt and Bianca Sprague as they highlight the deep flaws with the study and lack of care in the medical system for birthing people. Want to get to know Sara? www.byenve…

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S4 E06 - More Adventures, Less Compromises: The Power of Platonic Joy 28:39

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Send us a text After last weeks episode about the gender inequity at home (and every where), I wanted a feel good episode about friendship as the antidote. My heart is bursting with joy after a wonderful long weekend, and I share some nerd facts about friendship... evidence based for the win. 😘 Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/com…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #1 39:27

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S4 E05 - Why you're justified in hating your husband 25:11

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Send us a text This episode talks about the inequity at home for women and mothers and business owners. This stuff is infuriating and what are we going to do about it? Content note, y’all: I am going to keep this convo pretty gendered so that I can capture the stats that are based on a cis-het dynamic. Yes, us queers do have our own shit before we …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 3 John #14 35:05

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S4 E04 - Risk vs. Reward: Myths About Safety in Childbirth, Education, and Parenting 57:18

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Send us a text Ok, we could talk to Brad for hours... literally. I almost panicked when I had to get down to just 1 topic for the interview. Soooo, we jammed a few hot topics into 1 - and it mostly fit. I really just wanted you to hear how incredible he is and then you can go over to his pod and bask in his content! Enjoy every minute of this then …