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The OFFICIAL MrCreepyPasta Storytime! Hey there kids! It's me, MrCreepyPasta! And I think I might have found a new way to bring Creepypasta stories from the deep dark stones of the crypt and right to the ear balls in your head. If you're as excited as I am to hear a good story of terror and fear as I am then give me a subscription, hide under your blanket, and prepare yourself for some sweet dreams. Creepypasta Storytime is a collection of some of the most horrifying (and occasionally funny) ...
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Humanity might have reached the stars, but the 9-5 still rolls on just the same. There's just spaceships now. Follow a ensemble cast of characters ase they do their best to get through the week without breaking anything too important. Who among us hasn't dealt with classic sci-fi sitcom conundrums like forgetting one's keys on a spacewalk, cooking food with a rocket, or tracking down a missed connection in virtual reality? Just them? Well then. Transcripts of every episode and minisode can b ...
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The Worldbuilder's Tavern

The Worldbuilder's Tavern

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At The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, we like to kick back with a drink and chat about the storytelling in science fiction and fantasy books, movies, and TV shows. Your hosts are three nerds—writer Emma Maione, editor Allison Alexander, and academic Christiana Jones—who love breaking down tropes, examining plot, and questioning the status quo. If you write novels or just enjoy discussions about worldbuilding, you're in the right place.
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Monthly readings and dramatizations of stories by the world’s leading writers of suspense chosen from the magazine’s archives. The full range of the genre is represented in these riveting audio renditions, from the drawing-room mystery to urban noir—including police procedurals, private-eye tales, psychological suspense, and locked-room and impossible-crime stories. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription info, and more.
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Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it ...
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Insights to innovation. Together we dig in with industrial designers, professors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to extract the hidden tips, techniques, and mind-states that drive the act of creating sustainably. If you love Design, this is the place to be. If you acknowledge the challenges ahead for humanity and want to make a difference, you are in the right place. If you are infinitely curious about the world around you and love stumbling upon morsels of inspiration, this is the plac ...
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Francine and Matt for an emotional retelling of their son’s birth, a story that began with a calm, well-planned birth center experience and ended in a series of life-threatening emergencies, including a transfer to the hospital, an emergency C-section, a postpartum hemorrhage, and an a…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the urban fantasy novel Jade City by Fonda Lee. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Proprietor's Pick: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang Intro and outro musi…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Emilee Krupa, for a deep dive into ketamine-assisted therapy. With ketamine gaining attention for its use in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety, Emilee offers both expertise and clarity around what it really looks like when used intentional…
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Author here, guys! For those of you waiting for the next part of the story to drop, here you go! I hope you enjoy it as much as you seemed to like the first, and I look forward to reading where you think the overall plot is going! Also, for those of you who listened to MCP narrate my Abandoned Ship story, you may hear a familiar name being mentione…
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Continue listening, my lovelies. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/theworldisgrim/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gR7OKw3gas 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.c…
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In honor of Pride Month, this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast features a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Alejandra- a queer parent, birth trauma survivor, and passionate advocate for inclusive, affirming perinatal care. Alejandra shares about her family, their journey through infertility and IVF, and a traumatic birth experi…
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In this solo episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I share a personal journey preparing for and undergoing a simple procedure after experiencing significant birth trauma. What used to feel like an impossible task, stepping into a hospital, lying on a table, and surrendering control, became a moment of grounded confidence and self-advocacy. Draw…
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I Had Forgotten... Now It's Back. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/deadnspread/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ry5EuHBXM0 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e9lni2/when_i_was_a_kid_something_appeared_in_my/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favo…
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Author here! After the reception you guys had to my Crater Lake story a day ago, I'm hoping you'll like this series just as much! It's the first part of a four parter, one that is a slow burn in the vein of Alfred Hitchcock, with a mixture of horror, suspense, and thriller. It's one of my favorite stories I've written so far. And if you have a keen…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi alien invasion series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Proprietor's Pick: Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and ou…
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Author here! It's been a hot minute since MrCreepyPasta narrated one of my stories, and especially since the popular Abandoned Ship story of mine, but here you guys are! It is one of my older ones, as I'm currently working on a new, rather ambitious project I'm wanting to turn into a manuscript, but I hope you enjoy it anyways! ~ J.L. Goodwin 🖋️ Th…
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Listen to me, Danny. You never, ever, open that door. Do you understand me? Never. I've told you before and I'll tell you again. Under no circumstances do you go in there. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Harambe_556/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uxp7j0KXMw 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/r…
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Hello hello! We're back with returning guests Brendon Chung (founder of Blendo Games and creator of such games as Gravity Bone, Flotilla, Atom Zombie Smasher, Thirty Flights of Loving, Quadrilateral Cowboy, and the recently released Skin Deep) and Laura Michet (writer and editor who's worked on such games as Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Frog F…
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Dream research assistant needed. Quiet night work. High pay. Must be discreet. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Willing_Procedure_34/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1uoDSnCuqg 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1kherme/i_record_dreams_for_living/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypas…
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I agree; this must be a series. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Colourblindness/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6AdjFao0Sk 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.c…
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Something keeps moving them closer to the cabin. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/pentyworth223/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sv2KLTeYfc 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1k6voiv/we_put_trail_cams_all_over_the_mountain_something/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by…
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In this week's Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Arianne courageously shares her story of navigating a traumatic birth, a devastating postpartum complication, and the aftermath of nearly losing her life. After an otherwise healthy pregnancy, Arianne went into labor at 34 weeks following a sudden and severe bleeding episode. …
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Happy Birthday, Blue Man! 🩵💀💙 If It’s Gold, It Glitters If It’s Silver, It Shines If It’s Plutonium, It Blisters Won’t You Please Spare A Dime? Thank you for using Oppenheimer’s Opportunities Psychotronic Attophone! 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/A_Vespertine/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CdvIipytAw 📖 Read Along!…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Nicole McNelis, LPC, therapist, educator, and nationally recognized expert in maternal rage. Nicole shares how she became known as “the mom rage lady,” what maternal rage really is (and what it isn’t), and why so many perinatal trauma survivors experience it. Together, Kayleigh…
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In this week’s Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Scarlett bravely shares her story a layered, and still-unfolding journey through birth trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, and complex pelvic floor injuries that continue to impact her life more than five years later. She speaks candidly about the realities of: 🩸 Surviving a trauma…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Proprietor's Pick: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intr…
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In this re-release, Kayleigh revisits one of the most listened-to solo episodes of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast: a personal and validating exploration of what it means to struggle with bonding after a traumatic birth. We’re often told that the “golden hour” will be the most magical moment of our lives, that love will overflow the second our baby i…
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In this powerful Listener Series episode, we sit down with Allison, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse whose own experience as a health care provider turned her world upside down. As an L&D nurse who spent her days supporting others through birth, Allison never imagined she would experience trauma firsthand on the other side of the bed. Allison's…
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November 9th - What a phenomenon. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/JLGoodwin1990/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYC9WsEFtY 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.c…
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For whom the bell tolls. 🖋️ The Author: [redacted] 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tshZiuSnk4Q 📖 Read Along!: https://www.amazon.com/Spire-Woods-Tony-Lunedi/dp/1521132518 Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.co…
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In this Mini Series episode, I dive into a nuanced conversation around gratitude practices for perinatal trauma survivors. While gratitude can be a powerful tool for healing, it often becomes complicated when paired with the experiences of trauma, grief, and loss. Whether you’ve felt pressure to “just be grateful” or are searching for ways to recon…
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Can you hear them? 🖋️ The Author: [redacted] 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un0U53ktXhY 📖 Read Along!: https://www.amazon.com/Spire-Woods-Tony-Lunedi/dp/1521132518 Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.co/i0O9z…
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A reboot of an EXTREMELY DARK classic! Shoutout to the CreepCast for covering this; get Tony Lunedi's book today~ 🪵 🖋️ The Author: [redacted] 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqJuk1Z6kq4 📖 Read Along!: https://www.amazon.com/Spire-Woods-Tony-Lunedi/dp/1521132518 Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all…
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In this week’s Listener Series episode, I sit down with Megan to explore the layered and emotional journey of holding both immense gratitude and deep grief. After years of infertility, a traumatic ectopic pregnancy, and two rounds of IVF, Megan finally became pregnant with her miracle baby, but her story didn’t end there. What followed was a high-r…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie Crimson Peak. Proprietor's Pick: The Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and outro music: "The T…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Colleen Reichmann, clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and founder of Wildflower Therapy. Together, we dive deep into the complex intersections of body image, eating concerns, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and birth trauma. Dr. Reichmann shares her professional…
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He says the Wendigo let him go. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/pentyworth223/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE74sskcdek 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1k4uazb/we_found_a_survivor_in_the_forest_he_says_the/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time …
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In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this week’s Listener Series episode features a deeply moving and courageous conversation with Jocelyn. She shares her story of how a sexual assault in college—though years in the past—powerfully influenced her second birth experience, which unfolded into a traumatic emergency C-section under general anest…
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Out of some sort of morbid respect, I left it for last. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Mantis_Shrimp47/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC96nB6O-4k 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1gtgcp1/the_unusual_architectural_work_of_mr_bellsmith/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compi…
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[First Audio Recording Begins] 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/imaginetherain30/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-7ilrL6kCY 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/ypvpev/there_is_nothing_in_space/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors an…
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🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Erutious/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr10zg7_h0M 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.co/i0O9zks 💀 Comic Book: http://a.co/2PO…
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In this deeply emotional and courageous Listener Series episode , Mandy shares her story- a story of medical trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, birth trauma, and survival. From a devastating hospitalization at the start of the pandemic to becoming pregnant through rape and surviving an abusive relationship during pregnancy, Mandy brings raw…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi/LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Proprietor's Pick: The Wandering Inn by pirateaba Intro a…
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In this powerful and nuanced episode, I’m joined once again by Morgan Bradwell, LCSW, PMH-C, to explore the intersection between sexual trauma and perinatal trauma. We discuss how past sexual trauma can shape the perinatal experience, increase the risk of birth trauma, and impact postpartum mental health, including rates of PTSD, anxiety, and depre…
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TURN THE WHEEL. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cybercrustacean0/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4LSrYR30vo 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1jnniih/im_part_of_a_submarine_expedition_to_the_deepest/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite a…
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Thalassophobia activated! 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cybercrustacean0/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqp8rGZAVQk 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1jmwz7a/im_part_of_a_submarine_expedition_to_the_deepest/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time …
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A ghost story. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/RehnWriter/submitted/ / https://rehnwriter.com/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GyPRWkBAD8 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http:/…
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In this Listener Episode, I sit down with Priya as she shares her deeply personal and emotional journey through birth trauma, emergency medical interventions, and the unimaginable grief of losing her baby in the NICU. Priya opens up about experiencing a traumatic birth, the unexpected complications that followed, and the physical and emotional toll…
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April is Cesarean Awareness Month, and we’re re-releasing this incredibly important conversation to spotlight the complexities, emotions, and real stories behind C-sections. On this solo episode, Kayleigh is discussing all things c-section. She shares a few different studies highlighting the data on c-sections and PTSD, as well as how they compare …
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We return with another grab bag episode for GDC 2025! Like last year, we brought a bunch of simple questions to ask folks, and in these three groups you get to hear how their answers differed. In our first group we had Chase Dodge (NYU student), Ruari Root (NYU student), Calliope Ryder (prev Lead Producer on Tales of the Shire at Weta Workshop), Ch…
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3 & 7 are magic numbers 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/RehnWriter/submitted/ / https://rehnwriter.com/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTP7_AOawmU 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume …
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the science fiction TV show Fringe. Proprietor's Pick: Recursion by Blake Crouch (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by …
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Poor little hamster. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dale-Drake/author/B00HABX8M4 / https://www.youtube.com/@daledrakewriter4912/videos / https://www.youtube.com/@DarkLibraryStories/videos 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQdAnwVa_w 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I sit down with a Victoria, a midwife to explore the complexities of birth trauma from a provider’s perspective. Together, we discuss the emotional and physical impact of traumatic births, how midwives support birthing people through these experiences, and the importance of trauma-informed care in m…
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Can you smell it in the water? 🖋️ The Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dale-Drake/author/B00HABX8M4 / https://www.youtube.com/@daledrakewriter4912/videos 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDmGN8cg1q4 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friend…
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