Mom 2 Mom Podcast

When Rachel was 36 weeks pregnant with her first child, she wasn't sure a doula was right for her family. Her husband worried they might end up with someone who'd be distracting during labor, but after meeting Stephanie from How2Mom, everything clicked. "You just felt like family," Rachel recalls of that coffee shop interview. Little did they know this connection would span years and support multiple beautiful births across their family.This episode weaves together the birth journeys of two sisters, Rachel and Katy, who each found their way to the same doula but experienced vastly different labor stories. Rachel's first birth unfolds as she labors past her due date, finding her rhythm in a powerful shower session before delivering her daughter in water. Though beautiful, a fourth-degree tear leaves medical professionals warning her against future vaginal births.Katy's story reveals the courage it takes to trust your intuition when facing medical pressure. After being told her baby was "too big" to birth naturally, she holds firm in her belief that her body knows what to do. Her journey stretches to nearly 42 weeks, culminating in an intense back labor that challenges her plans for an unmedicated birth but ultimately leads to her daughter's arrival after 37 hours of labor.The narrative comes full circle with Rachel's second birth, where despite warnings about her previous tear, she listens to her body's wisdom. In a moment of pure instinct, she catches her own baby boy after just two pushes, healing not just physically but emotionally from her first birth experience.These intertwined stories highlight how birth unfolds differently for every person—even sisters. As Katy beautifully summarizes, "Honor your intuition, your instincts... Each instance is unique." Whether you're currently expecting, planning a family, or simply fascinated by birth stories, this episode offers powerful insights into the journey of bringing life into the world with courage, support, and deep trust in your own body's capabilities.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

When Christine and Alex welcomed their son via VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) in June 2023, they achieved what many told them was impossible. Their journey wasn't just about a birth preference – it was about healing from profound trauma after a cesarean delivery during COVID lockdowns followed by two devastating pregnancy losses."Every birth is a miracle," Alex reflects, "but for us, it just seemed like a different kind of miracle." Their story illuminates how critical provider selection becomes after experiencing birth trauma. When their midwife group suddenly deemed Christine ineligible for VBAC at 20 weeks pregnant, they found themselves searching for alternatives. This pivotal moment led them to a supportive family medicine doctor and birth doulas who would become their advocates, educators, and emotional anchors.The determination required for their successful VBAC cannot be overstated. Christine pushed for an extraordinary five and a half hours across two sessions – a duration that would have resulted in cesarean in most hospital settings. What made the difference? A provider who trusted her body, doulas who offered positioning strategies and unwavering encouragement, and what Christine and Alex repeatedly reference as their powerful "why."Most remarkable was the collaborative spirit in their birth space. Their provider took a step back, allowing the doulas to guide positioning and comfort techniques while monitoring safety. As she later told them directly: "You would not have had a vaginal birth had it not been for your doulas."For Christine, this birth represented profound redemption: "It was the best day of my life, the most healing, the most empowering." And in a beautiful twist of serendipity, throughout labor, Alex had been calling Christine a "warrior" without realizing their son's name, Gunner, literally means "warrior."Have you experienced birth trauma? We'd love to hear how you've navigated healing and how your birth team has supported your journey.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Ryan Flash, a Twin Cities therapist specializing in working with dads, discusses the unique challenges fathers face in adjusting to parenthood and the importance of seeking support. He highlights the lack of resources for dads compared to moms and emphasizes that men are increasingly seeking therapy to become better fathers and partners.Ryan's practice, Discovery Mental Health, offers individual therapy and a group program called Launchpad Dads, designed to help fathers navigate the emotional and practical aspects of parenthood. He stresses the importance of dads doing their own research and building community with other fathers. He also discusses common issues dads face, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, and how therapy can help them understand and manage their emotions, ultimately leading to a stronger family unit.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Amelia, a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), is the owner of Bellflower Lactation in the Twin Cities. Inspired by her own breastfeeding challenges with her three daughters, she founded Bellflower Lactation to provide evidence-based, family-focused lactation care. Amelia's approach is unique in that she emphasizes the importance of mental health in the breastfeeding journey, recognizing the impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on both parents and babies.Bellflower Lactation offers a variety of services, including prenatal consultations, virtual and in-person visits, and home visits. Amelia's comprehensive approach to lactation care includes assessing oral function, providing individualized feeding plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for families. She also highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties) and offers education and support for families navigating these challenges.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Can chiropractic care help those babies who seem to struggle no matter what you do? Dr. Chadd Burckhardt shares his journey from treating athletes to focusing on pediatrics and pregnancy after a pivotal experience with a colicky baby. He emphasizes the importance of the nervous system in overall health and explains how stress during pregnancy and birth can impact a child's development.Dr. Chadd's practice, The Wellery, offers a unique approach to chiropractic care, utilizing neurological scans to assess and address nervous system imbalances. The clinic fosters a welcoming, family-friendly environment where patients feel comfortable and supported. Dr. Chadd emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to health, involving a team of practitioners and lifestyle changes. He encourages listeners to trust their intuition and seek support from professionals like doulas and chiropractors who prioritize their well-being.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Are you ready to go from barely surviving to thriving and have the knowledge and personalized support to change your health for good? Join me and Autumn Enloe from Autumn Enloe Nutrition as we discuss how blood sugars can affect our energy, metabolism and hormone health. Autumn is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping women with a functional nutrition approach. She won't promote traditional dietary recommendations such as fearing fat or counting calories. She believes in nourishing your body with real, wholesome food that it's designed to run on WITHOUT restriction, breaking the bank, or spending hours in the kitchen. Autumn has been in the field for 14 years and has helped hundreds of women. She is based out of Stillwater, Minnesota but offers virtual one-on-one coaching, as well as customized testing for her clients. Connect with Autumn here:Website: https://autumnenloe.com/ 1:1 coaching program: https://autumnenloe.com/nutritioncoaching/Pre-order book:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wslpvdTarget: https://bit.ly/3ULqkPM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumn.enloe.nutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autumnenloenutritionThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me and repeat guest, Sarah as she shares her birth experience with her singleton. Months back Sarah shared her twin birth story (https://mom2mompodcast.buzzsprout.com/2077791/13212755-twin-mama-opts-for-a-surgical-birth-to-bring-her-babies-earth-side-safely) but we had to have her back to share what it was like to go into preterm labor with her first baby, and just how different that experience was. Sarah's birth stories go to show how different each birth experience can be and that options are always present, and different with each. Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me as I interview Michelle who is a pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Moms in Motion PT. Michelle is married to Ryan and has two daughters, ages 2 and 4. She loves being outdoors and has been building a new "kitchen garden" this year, where she hopes to grow many fruits and vegetables. She is passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum moms stay healthy, comfortable, and doing all the activities they love. She and her team have worked with over 250 women in the last couple of years and they look forward to helping many more through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience! Moms in Motion PT is a go-to solution for moms to keep up with their kids, have smoother pregnancies & deliveries, and eliminate leaking, heaviness, and pain. They treat women in all stages of life. Pregnant women, busy moms, athletes, working women. They help with pelvic health issues as well as optimizing movement and birth preparation! Here is the link to the free c-section guide Michelle put together for our listeners:https://momsinmotionpt.com/csectionrecoveryYou can follow Michelle and Moms in Motion PT here:https://www.momsinmotionpt.com/https://www.instagram.com/moms.in.motion.ptThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me for this exclusive twin mom episode as I chat with mom friend and How2Mom client,  @heyshayla from the  @heyshaylapodcast8898 . If you just found out you're having twins or wonder how in the world twin moms do it this podcast is for you! I share my lived experience and perspective, while dropping some truth bombs for Twin Moms!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me as I interview Sarah Breiner from The Legal Mama (https://www.legalmama.com) about Estate Planning and its importance as parents. She explains how her firm is different from others, especially for parents. She makes the process efficient yet comprehensive, while educating each and every individual family and their needs. Their mission is to create a plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. Listen and get ready to LEARN! As promised in the episode, here are the links Sarah mentions: Schedule your FREE 20 Minute Call with Sarah: https://www.legalmama.com/schedule-a-call-with-sarahMention this episode and Sarah will waive this Family Wealth Meeting Fee: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15371609&appointmentType=category:Family%20Wealth%20Planning%20SessionsFreebies: https://www.legalmama.com/freebiesKids Protection Planning: https://breinerlawllc.kidsprotectionplan.com/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me and Kendra Olson, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, Owner of Psychotherapy for Maternal Well-Being (pfmwellbeing.com) as we discuss the Myths of Motherhood.  Kendra's practice operates in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. As a therapist for the last 17 years, and specializing in maternal mental health, she's found that moms do best with specialized care. Kendra works with moms-to-be and moms who are struggling with getting pregnant, pregnancy or motherhood. Her hope is that every mom that works with her improves her confidence and coping tools to navigate the rich and challenging road of motherhood. When Kendra is not working, she enjoys being a mom to two daughters, spending time outdoors with her family, and cooking/baking. Connect with Kendra Here:Website: pfmwellbeing.comWebsite blog: https://www.pfmwellbeing.com/blogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pfmwellbeing/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Nikki, a Birth Doula on our team shares her second birth story. I love hearing that she was supported by her provider and doula for a unmedicated hospital water birth ten years ago. To here Nikki's first birth story, listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077791/episodes/13661204To learn more about Nikki's and her Birth Services, click here:  https://www.how2mom.com/nikki-esser/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me and Maria Bossert from Happy & Healthy Therapy. We discuss how she focuses on nurturing and empowering birthing parents & babies to be well and flourish in her profession.Maria is an Occupational Therapist who has been mainly practicing in pediatrics for the past 14 years.  She has experience in both the outpatient clinic and school settings.  And in 2018 she began her training in Craniosacral Therapy.  Starting in 2020 Maria opened her own practice where she now serves birthing people and infants.  Her personal experience with pregnancy, loss, labor, trauma and everything in between, inspired her to turn her focus to perinatal work.  She is passionate about nurturing early childhood development and infant feeding issues and specializes in oral restrictions.  She is also passionate about postpartum planning and caring for the birthing person in body, mind and spirit.Find & Follow Maria here:https://www.happyandhealthytherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/happyhealthytherapyhttps://www.facebook.com/happyandhealthytherapyThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

IUI is a fertility treatment that gives sperm a better chance at fertilizing an egg. This treatment can improve pregnancy chances for some couples and individuals and did just that for us! Learn more about my personal journey conceiving all three of my babies through IUI. I am sharing all the details...the highs, the lows and all the in between!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Jennifer is a Nationally Board Certified Bodywork Therapist, Abdominal Therapy Practitioner, CranioSacral Therapist, Massage Therapist, Shiatsu Therapist, Birth Worker and Yoga Instructor.  She also uses cupping therapy and moxibustion when applicable.  Jennifer has been in full private practice since 2003 and has also managed various wellness centers in which she created the wellness programs and services and trained the therapists.  She also taught at the school she graduated from, Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic. Jennifer found her deeper passion for the effects of massage therapy when studying Maya Abdominal Therapy with Rosita Arvigo of Belize.  Introduced to this powerful work through Kim Hart of Adagio Holistic Therapies in Minneapolis, Jennifer began her studies with Kim Hart and shortly after continued on with Rosita Arvigo.  Her practice began to thrive with those seeking her expertise.  A few years later, she travelled to Belize to further her studies and certifications in the therapy.  She immersed herself in the culture, working and studying for 8 months.  After returning home, she decided to return back to Belize to continue working and living.  Feeling closer to nature and community through her lifestyle, she lived much of the next decade in Belize.   Now Jennifer has a thriving practice in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis where she first began her career in bodywork.  She continues to feel most inspired by the Abdominal Therapy working with those on a fertility journey, during pregnancy, post partum, those transitioning through menopause, digestive support, those on a trauma healing journey, and chronic or acute pain patterns.  She frequently combines therapies in her sessions bringing an intuitive touch to her sessions.Find and Follow Jennifer here:www.hibiscushealingarts.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HibiscusHealingArts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibiscushealingarts/Resources:Castor Oil Pack: https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/hibiscushealingarts Learn more about this work and find other practitioners here: https://www.abdominaltherapycollective.com Learn more about Jennifer's teacher and this lineage here: https://rositaarvigo.comThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Meet Kerry. As a first time mom, I supported Kerry and her husband when they welcomed their first daughter back in 2016. She has since had two more daughters but in a different city. She has birthed at a birth center, her home and at a hospital. Listen to this episode to hear how different each experience was. And to make this episode even more interesting, Kerry is pregnant again! But this time she won't be birthing her own child, but I may be able to once again be her doula! Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Steph is a mom of three, including twins, and a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant. She helps families find the middle ground between "cry it out" and "anything goes". Think of her like your big sister who just happens to be a sleep guru! Connect with Her:  LinktreeInstagram WebsiteThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Anna originally hired How2Mom pre-covid times, but then everything changed. The world shut down and we were unsure if I would be able to support her in-person. We continued to plan and educate via virtually. Luckily, Doulas were welcomed back into the hospitals just months before her first babe was born. We have since supported her and her husband through two of their births, masks and all! Learn how her births were similar yet different. Her birth team remained the same, with her husband and I by her side, but she did birth her second daughter with a different provider group and at a different hospital. Listen to find out why! Follow Anna on social (instagram.com/daliasmomma) and check out her incredible cookie business here: instagram.com/daliarosecookieco and https://www.daliarosecookieco.com/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join me and Kielyer Luthi, a Licensed Therapist as we discuss Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Disorders. Kielyer is the Owner of Soteria Mental Health and Soteria Coaching and Consulting. Kielyer specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma. As a mother of two who experienced birth in a pandemic, she can relate to a lot of challenges that individuals have gone through, and have seen just how little support exists, currently. She wants you to feel supported, heard, and valid.Soteria offers therapy serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, Vermont, South Carolina, Delaware, and Colorado.https://www.soteriamentalhealth.org/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Nikki, a Birth Doula on our team shares her first birth story. I love hearing that she was supported by her provider and doula for a unmedicated hospital birth thirteen years ago. And I believe it is no coincidence that this is episode 13! To learn more, check out Nikki's bio here:  https://www.how2mom.com/nikki-esser/Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

ConceiveAbilities has been paving the way for decades. Join me as I interview Ashtin Gurevitz, Surrogate Intake Manager at ConceiveAbilities. I ask ALL the questions regarding surrogacy, for both intended parents and potential surrogates! Nothing was off the table. We talk about what sets ConcieveAbilities apart from other agencies and how they handle the reservations some may have when it comes to surrogacy. As a employee of ConceiveAbilities and a two times surrogate herself, she was able to answer all my questions and more!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

You can do all the things that are within your control, and birth can still be unpredictable. That was the case for my client Krystal, who also happens to be my neighbor. Krystal experienced some significant trauma and injuries from the birth of her first. That birth ended in an unnecessary Caesarean based solely off of the outdated "24 Hour Rule". That experience left Krystal with unresolved PTSD. Krystal had some understandable reservations about hiring me, knowing we would see one another often in the neighborhood. However, she followed her intuition and set up a meeting to just talk about the possibility of hiring a Birth Doula. We spent a good hour meeting, with zero expectations or pressure. I felt honored that Krystal shared with me her concerns, her previous birth story, and her hopes and dreams for her next journey.After breaking down some barriers, I was so excited when Krystal and her husband, Devin decided to work with me and How2Mom. Her pregnancy brought some challenges and she also experienced the loss of her father weeks before delivery. After finding out her baby was breech and a failed ECV (External Cephalic Version), Krystal stayed determined to have an empowering experience and a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean). She weighed out her options and decided to switch providers to one who supported Breech Vaginal Birth. That journey in itself is a story she shares in this episode. This is just the beginning of her story. I've attended a lot of births, and there have only been a couple which have brought me to my knees. Krystal's birth was one of them. She showed so much patience, trust, courage, strength, and determination through her long unmedicated labor, a uterine rupture, and a lengthy NICU stay for her baby who wasn't breathing on her own at delivery. While in recovery, me and the staff hugged, cried and prayed . Please take time to listen to Krystal tell her story. She is so brave to share her story so that we can all learn and normalize real birth stories.  It will bring tears but also joy hearing just how strong Krystal was, and how Alice was just as strong.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Meet Dr. Cassie McGuire, a Chiropractor who has been serving families for over 12 years. She approaches every patient's care with compassion, and clinical excellence while utilizing her intuition and holistic background to provide the best care for your individualized needs. Her passion for Chiropractic extends to all generations. She is extremely passionate about helping families, especially women and children. She loves helping women restore and maintain health before, during, and after pregnancy. After going through two pregnancies and two very different births, she knows just how beneficial Chiropractic care is during this important time for women. She has certifications in the Webster Technique, Brava (Core & Pelvic Floor), and Craniosacral Training with many hours of training on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) relating to tongue and lip ties. Please take the time to listen to this extremely informative episode. Dr. Cassie has so much knowledge to share and holds a special place in my heart as a Colleague, Friend, and How2Mom Client. You can find Amy at https://www.chirocenterbloomington.com/https://www.instagram.com/drcassiemcguireThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Meet How2Mom Client & Fellow Twin Mama, Sarah! After having a noncomplicated vaginal delivery with her singleton, her and her partner decided to opt for a Cesarean to safely deliver her identical twin girls. Learn why by listening to the entire episode. This birth story is such a beautiful example of the parents making the decision that felt best for THEM! Not by being told what or how to deliver their babies. I am still so inspired by this mama for her courage and strength! Enjoy! Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Meet Amy Bizal from Amy Bizal Wellness. Amy is a busy mom of 3, wife, business owner, and TikTok and Instagram guru. She is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and a Green Lotus certified kid yoga instructor. Amy offers classes for Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Family Yoga, Adult Yoga for relaxation and Adult Flow Yoga for a work out.  Whether you are expecting, are a new mom, a mom of children or just need some time to yourself, Amy can be your life saver! During this episode, we cover so many topics relating to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I know listening would benefit society, and specifically this community. You can find Amy at https://amybizalwellness.com/https://www.instagram.com/amybizalwellnesshttps://www.tiktok.com/@amybizalwellnessThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

How2Mom Client, Mercedez shares her Birth Story in perfect timing as her little guy is just about to turn one. What started as a High Risk Pregnancy with a genetic heart condition turned switching providers at 36 weeks for a low intervention hospital birth. From being told she would only be allowed to deliver her baby with assistance aka a vacuum or forceps to pushing her baby out all on her own in just an hour. So many amazing nuggets to learn from this strong mama about advocating, listening to your intuition, and self-care. Make sure to listen until the very end to hear the most amazing parenting advice I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing your powerful story with the world, Mercedez. Your inspiring story is going to help so many women seek the care and birth they deserve!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Join us for today's episode with Dr. Katherine Shephard, Doctor of Physical Therapy who is driven by a passion to help people through improving pelvic floor health, which she believes has been overlooked and under-treated for too long.  After acquiring her BA in Politics and International Relations from Scripps College, she tried out various careers - from coaching golf to selling granite monuments - but upon learning about physical therapy, she knew she had found her true calling.Not wanting to lose any more time, she threw herself into her doctoral studies at the University of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. While there, other parts of her life continued to grow and change: she welcomed two daughters over the course of finishing her studies.Along with treating patients and running New Normal PT, she also mentors other pelvic health physical therapists and lectures at St. Catherine University in their doctor of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs.With three littles at home, she can relate to parents and translate her care to work with their busy lives. She loves cooking, watching musicals, traveling, and sleeping through the night.Contact Info for Dr. Katherine Shephard: kshephard@newnormalpt.com(612) 887-18057250 Metro Blvd, Suite 100, Edina, MN 55439Instagram @newnormalptThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Buckle up for an epic Birth Story! Kristi & Zach who are second-time parents were well educated and believed strongly in physiological birth. Zach, an experienced Chiropractor played a huge role in this labor and Kristi trusted and listened to her body through the whole process, prioritizing rest and fuel during early labor. But like a lot of 2nd babies, once this baby dropped into the pelvis, it was go time! We credit this smooth and swift transition to Kristi for moving and believing in all the positions and exercises we suggested, and to Zach for an impressive adjustment. That's all the hints I will give. To hear the whole story, take a listen now!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Haley helps expecting mamas have a healthy, feel good pregnancy by helping them eat confidently to grow a healthy baby & feel good in their pregnancy body.After her dietetic internship, she began her career with the Women, Infant, and Children program which is where she fell in love with helping expecting mamas achieve a healthy pregnancy. After seeing hundreds of expecting mamas, she started to see a pattern that they were coming into their appointments confused, scared, and misinformed about how to apply what they had been told at their doctor appointment to achieve a healthy pregnancy along with how they could simply change what they were eating to help them manage the symptoms they were experiencing. Learn more about Haley, her services and her Nourish Baby & Me Program in today's episode.Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Brigette shares her two unmedicated hospital birth stories with us today. We both learned so much from her first birth, and her second, well you'll have to listen to hear how different that one was! Her little guy turns one on Wednesday so the timing of this episode is perfect! Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Meet How2Mom Team Member & Professional Photographer, Shira Tabbouche! Shira Tabbouche Photography specializes in newborn photography, but Shira loves capturing babies, children and families at any age and stage! Shira has been working with newborns for the last 5 years and always feels honored to be able to capture such a fleeting stage for parents. During this episode Shira shares her professional story, the mission behind her passion, and just how comfortable and relaxed the photoshoot session is at her beautiful local studio. Connect with Shira:https://www.shiratabbouche.com/https://www.instagram.com/shiratabboucheMake sure to mention How2Mom when booking your shoot!Commercial Mentions:Kindred Bravely-enter How2Mom15 for 15% off your orderHow2Mom ServicesThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

Welcome to the Mom2Mom Podcast, hosted by Stephanie Sinclair, Owner + Founder of How2Mom, a community and support group for all moms! Take some time out of your day today to hear all about How2Mom, what to expect for all future Mom2Mom episodes, plus get to hear all about Stephanie Sinclair's 3 very different birth stories. She has experienced a medicated vaginal birth, unmedicated vaginal birth, and an emergency surgical birth. Thanks for being here. This podcast is years in the making and we are so excited to finally launch the Mom2Mom Podcast!Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, Stephanie Let's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)