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Two birth workers on a mission to dive deep into the topics that no one really talks about in the world of fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, parenthood and beyond. Join us each month as we interview parents, birth workers, and other practitioners in the


    • May 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 15: Badass Matriarchal Woman

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 30, 2022 52:53


    This week's episode is Julie's incredible story of her daughter Leona and the transformational process of birth and parenting. We also hear what started her journey into doula work and how she serves in the role of a birth worker. You can connect with Julie on her Instagram page:@julie.has.arrivedDid you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 14: It Was Instinctual

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 90:11


    This week we talk to Kristin about her experience with her daughter and the unexpected journey her and her husband went on as they became parents. She is full of so much knowledge and we loved hearing her story, you will too! Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 13: Six Beautiful Homebirths

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 65:34


    This week we talk to Laura all about her 6 homebirths and her transition into a grandparent. She recalls each of her births and what it has been like raising 6 children. Her story is not one to be missed! You can connect with Laura here:Email: dressdoctor1@yahoo.comInstagram: @dressdoctor1Website: dressdoctorusa.comDid you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 12: I Can't Be Afraid

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 45:18


    This week we sit down with Matti, a fellow doula and mom. She tells us about her birth story and how she started in birth work. Her story shows such strength, you don't want to miss it! You can connect with Matti here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmaternitydoulaWebsite: http://www.mindfulmaternitydoula.com/

    Ep 11: Don't Ask Stupid Questions

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 91:32


    Hannah tells us all about life with twins in this weeks episode. Hear her pregnancy, birth story, and parenting experiencing with her two boys. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 10: I'm a Medicated Hippie

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 102:03


    This week we talk with Catelin and hear her 2 incredible birth stories as well as what is has been like parenting a neurodivergent child. Not a conversation to be missed!You can connect with Catelin here: https://www.facebook.com/AuntCakies/Instagram: @messy.mom.vibesDid you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 9: We're Nearly Free

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 65:35


    This week we sit down with Haley to hear her story of moving to a different country, raising her son for the past 14 years, and her involvement with other moms in her community. She has got an amazing story and lots of wisdom to share! You can connect with Haley here: Facebook: Haley Bartlett Instagram: @youraussieagentMoms Who Love Good Beer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/390004014686205Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 8: The Hardest Job You'll Ever Love

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 44:50


    This week we talk with McKinzey's childhood best friend Katy about her journey through parenthood. Katy is a mom to a 9 year old and she shares her experience of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenthood. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 7: Butt Stuff

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 83:36


    This week we are talking to Joanna, a fellow doula, about her experiences of birth and postpartum with her two kids, life as a doula, and you guessed it... butt stuff! Never a dull moment when we have conversations about poop! You can follow Joanna on her Instagram @alight.birth Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 6: Don't Be Afraid To Use Your Voice

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 58:23


    This week McKinzey and Emily are talking with Jessie (Emily's cousin!). Jessie shares her experience having twins, a singleton, a medicated birth vs. unmedicated, her 3rd pregnancy, and advocating for her kids. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 5: Your Pain, I Feel It Too

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 89:07


    This week McKinzey and Emily are talking with Ashton. She shares her journey into parenthood, nerdy gifts she got while in the hospital, the pressures she felt during her pregnancy, and how she worked through her struggles postpartum. Ashton also opens up to us about her anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 4: It's Common But It's Not Normal

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 53:39


    On this episode, McKinzey and Emily are talking to Lesley, the mother of Finnley, who shares her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story. She tells us about her experiences with postpartum anxiety, the struggles of sleep, and needing to see a pelvic floor therapist. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 3: Dad Life with Jake

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 60:02


    On this episode, McKinzey and Emily are talking to Jake (McKinzey's husband) to chat about his experience of birth, postpartum, and parenting. He shares what it has been like to become a father, how his arm was almost broken during labor, the challenges of having a newborn, and how he has reacted to McKinzey's journey through surrogacy. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. ---If you too love heavy metal music, be sure to follow Jake and @beyondallhopeco. His song, Enemy, is out now wherever you listen to music! 

    Ep 2: From Birth Center to Hospital and the Challenges of Postpartum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 66:20


    On this episode, McKinzey is talking about her experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We talk about each trimester of pregnancy, McKinzey's experience with midwives at a birth center, her long labor, the decision to transfer to a hospital, and the first few weeks postpartum. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

    Ep 1: Meet The Hosts

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 25:36


    Hosts McKinzey Murphy and Emily Orcutt introduce themselves, share this podcast's birth story, and how they became birth workers. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares stories from birth workers, parents, and others about fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. For more from us follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theshitnoonetellsyoupod, and email us at theshitnoonetellsyoupod@gmail.com. 

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