Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Welcome to the Mother Baby Daddy Podcast, where we explore the joys and challenges of parenting from the perspectives of both mothers and fathers. Join our host, Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, as she offers tips and advice on everything from pregnancy and childbirth to child development and family dynamics. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned pro, this podcast is sure to provide valuable insights and a dose of humor to help you navigate the journey of raising a child. Tune in every week ...
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We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
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Baby, Bump, & Business is a weekly podcast hosted by Bee Trofort-Wilson, where creative entrepreneurs like photographers, actresses, makeup artists, and more share their journeys navigating pregnancy, motherhood, and running a business. With real-time insights from Bee’s own pregnancy and career, the show creates a space for authentic conversations, support, and inspiration.
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Birth With Power is the go-to podcast for expecting mothers who want to take charge of their birth experience. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing, board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience and thousands of births attended, this podcast delivers accurate, expert advice, real birth stories, and honest conversations to get you informed and empowered. Through solo episodes, guest interviews, and inspiring birth stories, you’ll get the tools to navigate pregnancy, l ...
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Fertile Ground: A mind-body approach to getting pregnant - without it taking over your life.
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You've done everything "right." Now it's time to do what actually works. Fertile Ground is where you'll learn the mind-body approach proven to increase your chances of pregnancy by 55% — not through more tracking or control, but through rebuilding trust in yourself, your body, and life itself. It's a space to slow down, feel what's real, and trade control for connection. Because when you stop trying to earn your baby through effort and start allowing life to meet you halfway — everything fal ...
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My podcast explores the emotional and spiritual journey through topics like unwanted pregnancies, bullying, and physical abuse, offering listeners a space for healing and open conversation. It aims to empower women from all walks of life by sharing personal experiences, faith-based insights, and support for overcoming life’s challenges.
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Meet Robyn Priest and Charlotte Armstrong — the visionaries behind Robyn Priest LIVE YOUR TRUTH (RPLYT) and Exploration Mastery. They’re launching Mastery Vibes: Peer Support Unleashed, a powerful podcast that cuts through the noise with honest conversations about mental health, substance use, recovery, and peer support. With decades of experience and innovative insights from explorationmastery.com and robynpriest.com, Robyn and Charlotte deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and ...
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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, ...
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What I wish I knew beyond Pregnancy Loss: The Intersection of Fertility, Trauma & Purpose This podcast is a space for deep, honest conversations about fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and the unseen layers of healing. Here, we explore the intersection of trauma, the nervous system, and emotional recovery—because healing is not just about moving forward; it’s about understanding how loss changes us and how we can reclaim our power. Whether you’re navigating life after loss, facing reprodu ...
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Well-Adjusted Mama: Holistic Support for Mamas and Mamas-To-Be
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Well-Adjusted Mama is the go-to podcast for women who want to feel their absolute best before, during, and after pregnancy. Whether you're preparing your body for fertility, navigating the journey of conception, or embracing empowered birth, this show is here to support you every step of the way. Hosted by Dr. Laura Brayton—a pediatric and maternity chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and mama herself—this podcast brings together leading experts in holistic health, fertility, pre ...
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Connect with PSI through the power of storytelling! Perinatal mental health advocates share their personal journeys through pregnancy and postpartum, detailing how they found support, discovered PSI, and now help others. Through storytelling, we bring PSI’s message to life: You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well. Each episode affirms that Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHD) affect many—and each of us can say, “I AM ONE.” Whether you're seeking connection or ...
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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Barbell Mamas podcast aims to be the go-to resource for women trying to conceive, who are pregnant or postpartum that love moving their bodies. The times are changing and moms have athletic goals, want to exercise at high-intensity or lift heavy weights, and want to be able to continue with their exercise routines during pregnancy, after baby and with healthcare providers that support them along the way. In this podcast, we are going to bring you up-to-date health and fitness information ...
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The Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast helps you enjoy a healthy pregnancy, feel confident for childbirth, and recover well after birth. Hosted by physiotherapist Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama, you’ll hear practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life birth stories designed to support and inspire you. We cover everything from staying active during pregnancy, to caring for your pelvic floor and core, to rebuilding strength after birth—so you can get back to doing what you love, with your ...
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Welcome to Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives, the podcast that empowers individuals and professionals navigating the complex world of perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by a healthcare expert, this show dives deep into evidence-based practices, holistic approaches, and personal experiences to help birthing individuals, their partners, and health professionals thrive. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, our episodes provide ac ...
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Our TFMR Stories | Our decisions, our grief, real true parent stories
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Pregnancy loss grief support for parents who terminated a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. Real TFMR stories, decision support, and understanding in the isolation. Host Sabrina Fletcher is a TFMR loss mom & pregnancy loss doula who understands your choice and experience. Episodes include real TFMR parent stories + support from grief therapists & baby loss professionals. Facing a TFMR decision or grieving after, you'll find community here: Support & connection: https://www.thetfmrdoula.c ...
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The LIFTS Podcast (formerly Mother Love) is a Montana-based podcast centering lived experience and amplifying diverse voices from across the state. Through conversations with caregivers, providers, and advocates, we explore bold ideas and creative solutions for supporting the littlest Montanans and their families. If you have feedback, or an idea for a guest or topic, email us at [email protected].
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SPIRIT BABY RADIO is on a mission to serve parents globally to deepen self-understanding of parenthood for the future human (baby) at the foundational level of creation in the before life and afterlife. Episodes to guide and support the psychic and spiritual within: pre-conception, pregnancy, birthing, conscious parenting, raising new children of the earth, and healing infancy loss.
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical "pregnancy instruction manual". Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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Pregnancy is just the beginning - but who’s helping you prepare for life after birth? The Postpartum Prep Podcast guides expecting and new moms into motherhood with confidence and support. Hosted by postpartum doula Ceridwen | https://motherbabywellbeing.com The podcast offers evidence-based insight and compassionate conversations on the journey from birth, through the fourth trimester, and beyond. Topics include: postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn sleep, maternal mental health, ide ...
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Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
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I help twin and multiples parents go from surviving to thriving: from pregnancy - postpartum - relationships - raising multiples - with global experts and inspiring parent, celebrity and influencer stories. Are you a new Gen Y or Gen Z parent or parent of twins and multiples? Do you want to thrive, rather than just survive? Welcome to our show - a modern, step, by step guide to get you best set up for thrivival! No outdated, frumpy or stuffy content - we're for NEW parents, we are new parent ...
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Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make ...
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Bringing you the very best expert-led support and evidence-based guidance on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, and parenting, with trusted voices and inspiring guests by your side. Welcome to The Midwife Pip Podcast Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with years of hands-on experience supporting women through every stage of their motherhood journey. Each week, Pip is joined by special guests and leading experts to bring you empowering, evidence-based conversations ...
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Find Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility and Motherhood The Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast is a space for women walking through infertility, miscarriage, loss, or the ache of unfulfilled motherhood. Through real conversations and interviews, you’ll hear stories of hope and encouragement that remind you you’re not alone. Each episode points you back to God’s Word, your secure identity in Christ, and the unique gifts He’s given you to live with purpose — even in seasons of waiting or ...
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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you ...
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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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Curated conversations that dig deep into the ancient rituals and modern research we can all use to build lives we love living. Each week, Sakara Life founders, Whitney & Danielle, sit down with today's top physicists, mystics, chefs, healers, and CEOs, to explore the areas of life where science and spirituality coexist and thoughts turn into real, live things.
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The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood.
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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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Welcome to Birth, Baby! Podcast, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan, a seasoned birth doula, childbirth educator, doula agency owner, and birth doula trainer from Austin, Texas. Episodes aim to give you invaluable insights and expert advice to help you navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, this podcast aims to empower families with the knowledge they need to make inform ...
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Building a family can be a complicated, messy, lonely, and sometimes heartbreaking process, but you don't have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Join the AllPaths Family Building community as we talk with people who are currently trying to grow their family, those whose family building journey has come to an end, and experts in the fertility and family building space. Together we'll: *Hear family stories, providing real-life perspectives that highlight the many different paths a fa ...
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Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consult ...
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Join host Maryn Green, autonomous midwife of many years, for all things radical birth, midwifery and mothering related. For more info, go to indiebirth.org. To listen to past episodes visit https://indiebirth.org/podcastarchive/
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The Labor Line is a real, unfiltered birth story podcast hosted by mom-to-be Emily, who was obsessed with birth long before her own was imminent. Every Tuesday, Emily sits down with her mom friends to hear honest, hilarious, and deeply human stories about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Whether it’s an emotional conversation about breastfeeding struggles, an epic one-push delivery, or a hilarious “wait, did that nurse just call my baby ugly?” moment, no detail is too raw, real, o ...
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Baby Loss, Grief and Love is hosted by Kelly Wells MBACP, Founder and CEO of Making Miracles Charity. A counselling specialist in pregnancy, birth trauma and baby loss at all stages. Kelly also provides training for NHS staff working in this field. Making Miracles Registered Charity provides trauma and bereavement care through a number of services including professional counselling, a baby memorial garden, support groups, a published children’s book “The Baby", home therapy Care Boxes and so ...
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Speak From the Body: A practical way to reconnect with the wisdom of the body and nourish your soul. Host Avni Trivedi, an osteopath, doula and movement teacher is joined by experts to discuss integrated health, breath, creativity, embodiment, healing, birth, miscarriage and sleep. A practical way to reconnect with the body and nourish your soul. hearttoart.substack.com
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Welcome to The Perry Center Podcast, where stories of hope, life, and transformation come to light. Based in West Fargo, North Dakota, The Perry Center provides a safe, faith-based home for women experiencing pregnancy and life change. Through conversations, updates, and real stories from residents, alumni, staff, and community partners, this podcast shares how lives are being rebuilt through love, support, and the Gospel. Whether you are a friend, volunteer, donor, or someone who just wants ...
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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surroga ...
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it's really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It's our mission to giv ...
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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harnes ...
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We’re Amy and Krystle, sisters, mamas and co-founders of Expecting and Empowered. We built this business because we saw a HUGE gap in information given to women who were pregnant or postpartum. During the incredibly demanding and challenging years of early motherhood, we wanted to create a safe space for women to learn, grow and feel supported.We wholeheartedly believe in serving every woman no matter where they are in their motherhood journey. Through our professional background, real life ...
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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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Welcome to The Pregnancy Loss & Motherhood Podcast, the soft place to land when your world has been shattered, and you’re trying to figure out who you are now. Hosted by Vallen Webb — loss mom, grief educator, and maternal mental-health advocate — this podcast is for women who are ready to move forward after losing a baby… even if “moving forward” feels complicated, lonely, or impossible some days. Here, we honor your grief and your desire for joy. We talk openly about stillbirth, miscarriag ...
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Episode 9: The Club No One Wants to Join: Finding Hope in Peer Support After Infant and Pregnancy Loss
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Send us a text The Club No One Wants to Join: Finding Hope in Peer Support After Infant and Pregnancy Loss It is a statistic that staggers the mind: 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. Yet, it remains one of the most stigmatized and silenced conversations in our culture. In this powerful episode, Robyn and Charlotte sit down with Michelle LaFontaine fr…
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In this conversation, Amy Volk, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, discusses the various types of lactation providers, their qualifications, and the importance of seeking support both prenatally and postnatally. She emphasizes the need for parents to recognize signs that may indicate the need for lactation support and the role of insuranc…
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Ep 115: I couldn't find the support —So I created It. Here's how you can too. With Host Sharna Southan
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You have the calling. But you're missing the clarity. You've experienced pregnancy loss—and you can't unsee the gap. ENROLL IN THE IMMERSION HERE: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-legacy-immersion Or you're already working with women and you've felt the inadequacy of what's currently available. You know bereaved mothers need more. You know you…
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Suzanne Bendick - The Stories That Connect Us
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Guest Bio: Suzanne Bendick is the Co-Executive Director, co-founder, and former board member of Roots Family Collaborative, a highly respected and deeply impactful organization she has helped shape over the past nine years. A devoted mother of two, Suzanne is a visionary nonprofit leader known for her thoughtful approach, deep listening, and unwave…
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103. Preventing Perineal Tearing with Krystle & Sarah Rubatt, Women's Health Physical Therapists
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Fear of tearing is one of the most common concerns women have as they prepare for birth, yet many leave the experience saying, “I wish someone would have told me this sooner.” In this episode, we break down perineal tearing with evidence-based education so you can head into labor feeling informed, prepared, and confident. We’re joined by Sarah Rubb…
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Why I’m Choosing Intentions Over Resolutions in 2026
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New years can feel loud and demanding, especially when you’re juggling motherhood, training, and a nervous system running hot. We’re choosing a different path: intentions over resolutions, performance over punishment, presence over perfection. In this candid reflection, we map out eight intentions for 2026 that help active moms and pregnant or post…
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What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes
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The CDC recently made significant changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, prompting widespread coverage and discussion. Vaccines are a complex and often polarizing topic. For expecting parents, clickbait headlines can feel overwhelming or confusing. This episode breaks down how these recommendations are developed and what actually changed in…
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A Village for Every Parent: The Power of Connection in the Perinatal Period with Shai Tamary
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When becoming a new parent, it is crucial to have a community you can count on to not only understand what you’re going through, but also to show up for you. This is true for both pregnancy and postpartum… and also parenthood beyond. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Shai Tamary. Shai is a community builder, program strategist…
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Understanding sperm donation with Hayley King
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I’m joined by Hayley King, donor-conceived adult, mum of donor-conceived twins, and Operations Manager at Path to Parenthub. We’re talking about the story that made headlines last December, a sperm donor with a genetic mutation linked to cancer being used in nearly 200 conceptions across 14 countries. This …
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In this powerful episode of The Perry Center Podcast, a former resident shares her testimony of redemption through Christ. She courageously recounts her journey of choosing life for her son, overcoming addiction, and leaving the sex industry behind. Through the Gospel, her life has been completely transformed. This episode is a compelling reminder …
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We’ve been keeping this secret for months and are so excited that we get to finally share!! Join us in this tender and bittersweet episode as we honor Meagan for the legacy she has created through her work hosting this podcast. Meagan has changed SO many lives, and our TVL team is so happy she’s sticking around to help this movement continue to gro…
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24: Babywearing 101 for Pregnant Moms | Why It Matters & How to Prepare Before Birth
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If you’re pregnant and preparing for life after birth, babywearing is one of the most supportive tools you can learn before your baby arrives. In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Jacqueline Fiedler, certified babywearing consultant and founder of Your Babywearing Bestie, for a deeply grounding conversation about babywearin…
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Rep. Bartley’s Journey: Supporting the ‘Family That Is Vermont’
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In this first episode of 2026, we talk with Vermont State Representative Ashley Bartley, 2025 AllPaths Advocacy Award winner, about her intertwined journey of family building and political service. Ashley, a fourth-generation Vermonter, recounts her personal experience with pregnancy loss and how the desire to grow her family eventually led her to …
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On a mission to bring conscious children into this world, Chelsea Ann speaks directly to mothers on how to create a deeper connection with themselves. In this episode, Chelsea Ann, a mother, author, and modern healer, shares her wisdom on how women can cultivate deeper self-connection throughout their motherhood journey. Having published three impa…
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Meaningful, modern alternatives to the traditional baby shower!
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Send us a text In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores creative ways families and friends can celebrate pregnancy, honor expecting parents, and offer support without the typical party format. From meal trains and nesting parties to postpartum prep gatherings and intimate blessing ceremonies, we break down fre…
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Today I am joined by me, myself, and I as I recap my 2nd trimester experiences. Y’all sent in questions to guide today’s conversation, and I loved the opportunity to look back on a truly transformative time. We talk about all things cravings, left-field symptoms, baby showers, nursery prep, and where I’m at with my birth plan. It’s such a privilege…
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EP80: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 2: Choosing fresh vs frozen, fresh transfer success rates & FAQs
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Happy New Year! We're excited to be back. Today we continue the series for fresh embryo transfer (ET) and discuss choosing fresh versus frozen, fresh transfer success rates and answer some common questions that come up during this journey. You may also be interested in: EP67: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines & pros and co…
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Beyond the To-Do List: The Inner Work of Becoming a Parent
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In this episode, we explore pregnancy and early parenthood as profound inner transformations, not just physical or logistical milestones. In conversation with Vedic meditation teacher, veteran doula, and dear friend Patti Quintero, we look at how the nervous system shapes our experience of conception, pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby. Tog…
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106: Prepared for Whatever Comes: Letting Go of the “Perfect Birth” — with Bec Conant
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Birth is inherently uncertain — and that uncertainty is not something to fear. It’s where flexibility, trust, and empowerment live. In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by Bec Conant (she/her) — a doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and hypnobirthing educator with over 25 years of experience — for a reassuring conver…
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KAYLEIGH SUMMERS: The Birth Trauma Mama
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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Kayleigh Summers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & friend of PSI. Kayleigh supports folks in the perinatal period especially as it relates to birth trauma - including consultation, therapy, support groups, workshops, a blog, sharing her lived experience at PSI trainings, a…
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Beyond the 6-Week Mark: Why Postpartum Can Last Years
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Laura Sandoval-Sweeney is back as a guest to discuss the postpartum period after birth. In today’s fast-paced world, the postpartum period is often misunderstood and underestimated. Many believe that six weeks is sufficient for recovery, but the truth is far more complex. In this episode, Ciarra dives into a compelling discussion with Laura Sandova…
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Listen Again: Escape the Anxiety Spiral with Martha Beck
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We’re bringing back a listener favorite. In this intimate conversation, Sakara founder Danielle DuBoise joins bestselling author Martha Beck to reframe anxiety—not as a personal flaw, but as misdirected creative energy. Martha explains how we abandon our true nature in the name of approval, why anxiety is always about a story rather than the presen…
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I’m a Physio - Here Are 3 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery.
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Send us a text We train for so many things in life, yet most of us go into pregnancy and birth without truly preparing our bodies for what is ahead. In this episode, I’m reflecting on my own experiences across three pregnancies and sharing the biggest lessons I wish I had understood earlier about preparation, recovery, and pelvic health. This is an…
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Send us a text Pregnancy Food List: Eat This, Not That. Welcome to the Mother Baby Daddy Podcast – where honest conversations meet trusted guidance on pregnancy and parenting. We know parents want more than medical jargon; they want truthful answers to the questions that keep them up at night. Each week, we unpack what’s happening during pregnancy,…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode Kelly welcomes Louise to the podcast. Louise bravely shares her story of stillbirth and the sudden, traumatic loss of her baby, Silky. What began as early labour quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare when, in the birthing suite, Silky’s heartbeat became difficult to locate. Within moments, Louise a…
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Holding Space for Grief: A Conversation with Rachel Dickey
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Grief after pregnancy loss can feel isolating, confusing, and deeply personal. And so often, women are left wondering where to turn, what to say, or how to keep going. In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Dickey, a labor and delivery nurse, mom, and author, to talk honestly about navigating pregnancy los…
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Miscarriage and Stillbirth: Dealing with Loss
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Losing a baby- no matter how early in pregnancy- is very real and so is the grief that comes with it. Today we'll hear three women discuss their personal experiences when it comes to miscarriage and stillbirth. How were they able to cope with this loss? What was the reaction from family and friends? And what type of resources did they find most hel…
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Episode 10: Invitation, Not Expectation: The Fine Line Between Sharing and Oversharing
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Send us a text Invitation, Not Expectation: The Fine Line Between Sharing and Oversharing In this raw and unfiltered follow-up to their previous episode on parental loss, Robyn and Charlotte peel back the curtain on what it truly means to hold space for others. What happens when an attempt to connect actually creates disconnection? Robyn and Charlo…
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Ep.11 - Flexibility, Delegation, and Faith
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In this episode of Baby Bump and Business, host Bee Trofort-Wilson speaks with Drea Nicole, a successful photographer and entrepreneur, about the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and running a business. Drea shares her journey from being a single mom to building her brand, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, delegation, and fa…
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Ep 308: First time Peaceful Homebirth as a First Time Foster Mom with Alexis Meisenholder
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EP198 Joan, Two Vaginal Births, Episiotomy, Breastfeeding, Unmedicated Birth, Newborn Meningitis
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This week I share my chat with Joan, who shares each of her two birth stories with us. She reflects on the incredible support of her midwife throughout labour and opens up about her experience with an episiotomy, recovery, breastfeeding, and those early postpartum days. We then move on to her second pregnancy, including a challenging kidney infecti…
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Ep 119: From IVF Loss to Fostering 90+ Children: One Mother's Journey of Love Beyond Biology
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When Irina Castellano was just 12 years old, babysitting neighborhood children, she never imagined her path to motherhood would include IVF, miscarriage, a heartbreaking termination, and fostering over 90 children across 25 years. In this powerful conversation, Irina shares her unique journey—one that began with a childhood dream of fostering, evol…
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One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant is to determine your due date. This date rules everything about your pregnancy, from your prenatal care to the timing of your baby shower. This is also the most common question from friends, family, and strangers. As you get close to your due date, there can be a lot of anxiety, espe…
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Happy New Year - hope you're enjoying the bright sunshine we have in Manchester as we wait to see if it snows! You've survived the festive season and hopefully you're starting the new year in a peaceful place, despite the possibilityof there being a lot to consider in your year ahead. I hope the podcast continues to stay in your earholes and suppor…
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Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going After the breakup...after the bankruptcy...after losing my home...I had to stop and work on ME. I had to heal the parts of my heart I keep ignoring sit with the pain, and learn who Renee was without titles, without a marriage, without security. That season wasn't about love--it was about restora…
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Fitness and Exercise Goal Setting During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Send us a text Happy new year! First episode for the year is a raw and unedited podcast episode. New year is a time where we do a lot of goal setting. Pregnancy and postpartum however, I feel is a unique time in our lives where we need to approach fitness and exercise goals with a different lens. Today I discuss common barriers when it comes to exe…
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The Endings for New Beginnings With Spirit Baby Communication - Bye To 2025
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How was your 2025? What trends within fertility did you notice? Are you replaying the past stories? Has the Universe kicked you in the ass? What is next for the future of your own conception into pregnancy? Join the Spirit Baby Collective - monthly membership - HERE Join Monthly - Natural Conception Circle - HERE Ebook /paperback version Notes From…
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Episode 436 Amanda’s Scheduled Repeat Cesarean Turned VBAC
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For this last episode of 2025, we wanted to emphasize just how unique all VBAC journeys really are, and Amanda’s story does just that! Women of Strength, VBACs are possible in sooo many different scenarios, even the ones that weren’t planned or prepped for. Amanda thought she was having a planned C-section, but with a little gentle encouragement fr…
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How to Overcome Traumatic Childbirth Experiences with Dr. Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN
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Today, we’re revisiting an episode focused on how to overcome- and prevent- traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest shares key factors that can contribute to birth trauma, red flags to watch for when working with a care provider, and three essential tips for preparing for childbirth. This episode is rich with insight, and my hope is that you’ll …
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YOUR Advocacy Journey: Demystifying the Process and Finding the Power in Your Story
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This episode serves as a comprehensive guide to demystifying the advocacy process for those who want to support family-building issues, but are nervous or don’t know where to start. Hosts Kate and Emily share their own early anxieties about testifying and understanding policy to reassure listeners that even seasoned advocates started with the same …
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Dr. Jessica Liddell - Building Support for Maternal Mental Health
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Guest Bio: Dr. Jessica Liddell is an Associate Professor at the University of Montana School of Social Work and Affiliate Faculty in the School of Public and Community Health Sciences. Her work focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, reproductive justice issues, birth justice and equity, community engagement, and making healthcare systems more equitab…
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How Doulas Support Inductions with Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere, founder and CEO of Gold Coast Doulas, explores how doulas can offer calm, confident support during labor inductions. Kristin breaks down what to expect when an induction is recommended, from the different medical methods to the emotional journey that often comes with it. Sh…
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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support
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This is a special rebroadcast of one of my most essential postpartum episodes — a clear, compassionate conversation about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and how to recognize when you need support. This episode will help you clearly know what’s “normal,” what’s not, or when to consider treatment. I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Waggle — ps…
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In this solo end-of-year episode, I share the story of La Loba, the Bone Woman, as a guiding metaphor for times of transition and reflection. Through this myth, we explore what it means to gather the bones of our lived experience, to honor the pause before change, and to wait for the song that brings vitality back into what we have built. This epis…
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