Podcasts about birthing

This episode is a bit of a departure from our usual lineup, and we think it's exactly what many of us are craving right now. We're joined by intuitive guide and founder of Soul-Speak, Cindy Aaker, who shares her deeply personal spiritual journey, from waking visions and archangel encounters to discovering the Akashic Records and connecting with guides beyond this realm. Recorded in the midst of global uncertainty and collective exhaustion, this conversation is an offering of meaning, stillness, and hope. Whether you're spiritual, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Cindy's story invites us all to pause, reflect, and consider what might be possible when we tune in to something deeper.We're already planning part two! There's so much to cover and we barely scratched the surface. Stay tuned!Chapters(0:00:07) - Finding Hope in Uncharted Territories(0:07:20) - Exploring Spiritual Paths and Beliefs(0:16:15) - Exploring the Akashic Records(0:20:42) - Awakening Through Spiritual Exploration(0:29:01) - Connecting With Archangels and Spiritual Awakening(0:36:36) - Exploring Personal Spiritual Connections(0:46:19) - Birthing a New Way of Being(0:52:46) - Visions of Supportive Symbols(0:57:50) - Embracing Joy and Kindness Through Adversity Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!In this episode, I continue reflecting on the cria birthing season and how we can be prepared.This includes talking to some people, including your vet, reading up and taking some courses - probably too late for this season, but there is always next year.Birthing kitsI talked about them in some previous episodes. Check out: Episode 13 – Topical Alpaca Tips with Steve HeatheringtonEpisode 22 – Expect the unexpected with Steve HeatheringtonEpisode 24 – Jenny MacHarg part 2Homestead Farm Supplies offers a kit to buy off the shelf. If you are not in the UK it is still worth a look to see what they include.Courses and booksClaire Whitehead of UK Alpaca Vets offers a birthing course earlier in the year.ABC - Antenatal, Birthing and Cria care is a good starter book, published in AustraliaThanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) LtdThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Floyd Miley takes you on a journey through the spiritual process of birthing a dream—from the moment of conception to the moment of delivery.This episode is more than metaphor—it's a message for anyone who's felt the pull of purpose but wrestled with fear, doubt, or delay. Using the stages of pregnancy as a framework, Floyd breaks down what it really means to carry, protect, and push through until your calling becomes reality.

Is your kid's bedtime routine a sweet dream…or a beautiful nightmare? In this episode, the Mamas are joined by Brandi Jordan - pediatric sleep specialist, postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and professional baby whisperer. Brandi breaks down how sleep actually works, from healthy newborn sleep habits to setting boundaries with big kids who still crawl into your bed. She talks about dream feeds, developmental milestones, co-sleeping vs. the cry-it-out method, and how to create the right environment for restful sleep - for your little ones and yourself. Because yes, Village, your sleep matters too.Check out Brandi's agency - The Cradle Company, her podcast "Dear Doula", and follow her on Instagram @brandi_jordan_official for more tips.________________________ We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoMelanie - @melaniefiona________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s...For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.comFollow Facebook: blacklovedoc Instagram: blacklove Tiktok: blackloveinc#BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic

Rane and Jo welcome Claire Holloway back for her second appearance on the Flow Artist Podcast, where she shares her evolving journey as a yoga teacher and activist in Perth, Western Australia. Since her last visit, Claire has expanded her focus to include perinatal care, home birthing support, and community-based yoga programs. One of her notable achievements has been securing a local council grant to provide subsidised postpartum yoga, making her services more accessible to those who need them most. The conversation takes a powerful turn when Claire discusses her recent activism work, particularly her involvement in organising "Mothering During a Genocide," an event that amplified Palestinian and Indigenous voices. Her approach to activism is deeply intertwined with her role as a mother, viewing it as a nurturing, long-term commitment to social justice. As she puts it, "Start with a willingness to learn" - a philosophy that guides both her teaching and activism. The episode also delves into some sobering realities about birthing rights in Australia, with Claire sharing that "one in three people who birth in Australia are experiencing birth trauma." Her work in the home birth community and advocacy for birthing rights demonstrates her commitment to addressing these systemic issues. Throughout the conversation, Claire maintains a balance between acknowledging the gravity of social justice issues while offering hope and practical steps for creating change, emphasising that meaningful impact often starts with small, consistent actions rather than grand gestures. Links Website: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/ Instagram https://instagram.com/yourbrightbeginning Yoga for Homebirth: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/yoga-for-homebirth Homebirth Community Catchups: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth From Mothering During a Genocide Shifa Project: https://shifaproject.org.au/ Perth Mums for Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/perthmumsforpalestine Louise O'Reilly: https://www.instagram.com/louise.oreilly.shieldandconch/ Dr Samah Jabr: https://www.instagram.com/jabrsamah

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have JessicaJessica is a mama of one from Dorset, UK.She is a first time mama who chose to have a wild pregnancy and a freebirth. She has been obsessed with birth for about 4 years now after discovering she no longer wanted to have a relationship with the medical system and had to work out how to do that when it came down to pregnancy and birth. She now works as a birth keeper and educator. Supporting mothers and educating them about physiological birth and helping them get their dream births. This work lights a fire in her belly!Today we get to hear all about her undisturbed birth at home with just her partner. And she has a very interesting story about the birth of her placenta which I have never heard of before and I am curious to know if you have.Pop into our FB natural birth podcast community and share your experiences! Join via the link in the show notes.If you're curious about Jessica. Find her on Instagram as @birthasdesignedWant to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here: https://www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

This is the episode you've all been waiting for! Sarah is joined by her husband Eric to share the full, unfiltered 1 hour and 40 minute retelling of their daughter and fourth child, Ocean Rain Olsen's birth story. And it's a journey. This was a birth filled with unexpected turns, moments of deep fear, physical exhaustion, and emotional intensity that pushed Sarah to the very edge of what felt humanly possible. And still, she stayed in it. With radical acceptance, strength, and an unwavering ‘yes and' mentality, she kept showing up to every moment, no matter how wild or overwhelming. Through surrender, grit, courage and grace, Sarah navigated the most complicated and challenging birth of her life. It's raw, it's real, it's a masterclass in trusting your body and spirit, even when everything feels out of control. This is one incredibly moving and inspiring story. This episode is proudly sponsored by OSEA and Hungryroot! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to hear how faith births funding and favor miracles? In part 2 of my conversation with Maryann Ehmann, you're in for a whirlwind of stories that mix divine downloads with everyday boldness. From co-creating with God to breaking through fear of judgment, Maryann shares how spiritual favor isn't just a feel-good concept—it's a power tool for life, business, and even destination weddings in New Zealand.Whether you're building a business, battling internal resistance, or just here for the glory stories (and maybe a few holy mic drops), this episode is packed with golden takeaways and spiritual inspiration that'll leave you smiling and maybe even jotting down some declarations of your own.Enjoy!BIO RECAP:For over 40 years, Maryann Ehmann, Abundance Master, Dream Activator, Income Strategist and founder of Magnificent Love Coaching, has successfully worked with teens to seniors, the humble poor to the fabulously wealthy, as well as the frustrated unemployed to the exhausted high achieving professional, teaching and coaching them all to achieve that which they never had before.Her diverse experiences as a lawyer, financial adviser, and ministry leader give her a unique background to help solve a wide variety of issues. Even so, Maryann's sweet spot is supporting the spiritually inclined entrepreneur who may be stuck or plateaued but will stop at nothing in furthering their deepest desires and wildest dreams.HIGHLIGHTS:Favor does the heavy lifting. Maryann starts off reminding us that we don't have to grind our way into God's blessings—favor is already working on our behalf.Feel the love and the favor. Not just know it intellectually—actually experience it. That's how we co-create with God.Fear of judgment can block blessings. Maryann got real about hesitating to launch a GoFundMe campaign because of what others might think.Putting up the shield of favor. Inspired by Psalm 5:12, she envisions God's favor like a force field that neutralizes arrows of judgment. Pretty epic.The GoFundMe campaign wasn't just about money. It was about inviting others into a love story and letting her son feel deeply valued by her community.God provides new money for new missions. She heard the phrase “New money for New Zealand” and ran with it. Spoiler: it worked.Despise not small beginnings. Her first contribution was just $197, but she didn't let it kill the vibe. That verse kept her anchored.Miracles snowballed. A random client showed up. An old domain sold for $2,500. The funds added up fast—and all within a week.Faith takes action. Buying the plane ticket was her “stake in the ground” moment—and yes, it came with a minor panic attack. Still worth it.“Love the lie, kiss it goodbye.” Maryann's process for dealing with negative beliefs is as brilliant as it is poetic.Overflow blessing. Her $10k target turned into $20k, and none of it came from savings. Just pure co-creation with the Lord.God likes making money with us. Her free manifesting miracles course led people to hire her—bringing in around $50k to $60k without even pitching."Too freeing for me." One person found her teaching too liberating. That's one way to know you're walking in bold truth.Co-creation starts with joy, not obligation. Maryann only produces when it feels aligned and joyful—not out of “shoulds.” It shows.The real goal? Transformation. Whether someone takes one step or a giant leap, it's all about moving toward God and stepping into favor.LINK for MARYANN:– Check out her coaching and other resources: https://www.maryannehmann.com/LINK for BRALYNN: – Coaching for Business and Breakthrough Encounters: http://SpiritCenteredBusiness.comCopyright 2025 - Bralynn Newby Int'l, LLC. All rights reserved.

Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan joins Dani for an edge-pushing, heart-expanding deep dive into human potential, conscious parenting, and the wild multidimensionality of this thing we call “reality.” From cosmic awakenings to blindfolded psychic kids, from spirit baby visitations to the deconstruction of modern schooling — nothing is off-limits in this high-vibe, chock-full episode.Strap in. This is the paradigm-shifter you didn't know you needed.Learn more about Dr. Edith's work: https://www.dredithubuntu.com Luminous Education: https://www.luminousrevolution.comWatch on Odysee + Progressive Radio NetworkPart 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatzAll things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting:www.danikatz.comPlus, schwag:danikatz.threadless.comShow notes:• Dr. Edith's spontaneous cosmic awakening during a Chi Gong session• What she saw about this realm being upside down and inverted• Navigating the dark night of the soul and becoming a seeker• Dark room retreat revelations, Kogi Mamos visit, and multi-dimensional training• The spirit baby who showed up and asked to be born• Conscious conception + energetic womb clearing• Raising telepathic, high-frequency children• Dismantling school indoctrination and opting out of Pavlovian programming• Trusting children to self-direct their education and thrive• Supernatural homeschool wins: 10-year-old doing 10th grade math… twice a week• From skepticism to sovereignty: deprogramming our ideas of learning, structure, and control• Blindfold vision, extra-ocular seeing, and telepathic family training• The science and mystery of seeing without eyes• Creating a peaceful, telepathic civilization through de-zombification• How children are activating their parents and rewriting human potential• Luminous Education Revolution and building the bridge to what's nextKeywords/Tags: blindfolded vision, telepathy, conscious parenting, unschooling, homeschooling, spiritual awakening, transcendence, supernatural kids, dark room retreat

A few weeks ago, we dropped Mama's Den Reintroduction Part 1 - if you missed it, go run that back! In Part 2, we pick up where we left off…but this time, we're officially down one Mama. Codie, Ashley, and Melanie open up about Felicia's decision to step away from the show to pursue her next chapter (we love you and love this for you, Fee!). The Mamas also get real about where they are now - juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth - while doing their best to choose joy and lean on community. If you're out here doing the best with what you've got, this is your reminder: joy is still on the table.________________________ We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoMelanie - @melaniefiona________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s...For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.comFollow Facebook: blacklovedocInstagram: blacklove  Tiktok: blackloveinc#BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic

In episode 556 Corinne shares her complete journey to motherhood - from a difficult early pregnancy loss overseas to welcoming four beautiful children. Coming from a family of seven, Corinne always knew she wanted multiple children and to start young. Her story encompasses the complexity of early relationships, making difficult decisions, and ultimately finding joy and confidence in birth. With her partner Jake, she's experienced four very different labours - from her first birth with an epidural to quick, intense vaginal births. Corinne's honesty about the realities of pregnancy sickness, her intuitive approach to birth, and her philosophy of trusting your body whilst remaining flexible makes this an incredibly valuable listen for anyone preparing for birth or supporting others through their journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!Memories abound of the magic of alpaca births. Mostly straightforward, but I always liked to be around to be available to help when needed. Cria watch can be stressful but hourly checks for signs of births and labour means you are likely to be there when needed. Keep it light and keep your distance to avoid stressing the mums.Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) LtdThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Bozoma Saint John is a Badass Mama! From single motherhood to climbing the corporate ladder as a marketing exec, launching her hair brand Eve by Boz, and starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Boz has done it all! But behind the glam is a woman shaped by hard-earned lessons in self-love, loss, and unstoppable growth. In this episode, Boz opens up about losing a child, becoming a widow, and being a Black woman in the boardroom...and how these moments empowered her to stand on business in every role she takes on. Through it all, Boz has not just survived, but thrived - led by intuition, divine timing, and trust in divine intervention.________________________ We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas & guest:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoMelanie - @melaniefionaBozoma - @badassboz________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s...For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.comFollow Facebook: blacklovedoc  Instagram: blacklove  Tiktok: blackloveinc#BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic

Some music and sounds in this podcast by @itslucakoala All episodes recorded in 2024: never released In this BRAND NEW podcast episode — Brittany invites on to chat with her, Tara Menzies. She is a wonderful source for helping expecting moms and families.  She has helpful birthing resources and phone apps to encourage ‘Faith Filled' birthing techniques to give mom the way to a mentally safe and relaxing birth. This will be a multi part series!  Brittany and Tara will discuss in full detail the @christianhynobirthing social media, resources, and website. In between all of that get to know the creator ( Tara herself ) and even learn about her family! Please enjoy episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 out now!— the final episode will drop in July. Discussed in this episode — What are contractions? We define it. —  Comparing being intimate with your partner to childbirth — The ‘wave' of birth and contractions — Modern medicine and having a VOICE for your birth experiences —  Understanding there are options to attempt to have a peaceful birth :: using techniques like hypno birthing & faith — And much more! AG1: NEXT GEN JUST LAUNCHED! So subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/bosbabes to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself.   Get 15% OFF of your FULL Manscaped order by going to manscaped.com and using my code BRITTANY at checkout For all of your furniture needs please be sure to check out Highpoint Furniture Sales. They are fully family owned and operated with 1 great location in the state of North Carolina— visit their showroom In High Point or shop their website highpointfurnituresales.com — they offer white glove delivery and set up services nationwide! For your triad area realty needs please get in touch with Amy Cromer of ‘Cromer Property Group'. Visit her website today for more information www.cromerpropertygroup.com Luca Koala FREE music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kepJgtnHDGsvYiLlKXQ03?si=wZKjnpjvTXSXz-qnBOkX7w

  Some music and sounds in this podcast by @itslucakoala All episodes recorded in 2024: never released In this BRAND NEW podcast episode — Brittany invites on to chat with her, Tara Menzies. She is a wonderful source for helping expecting moms and families.  She has helpful birthing resources and phone apps to encourage ‘Faith Filled' birthing techniques to give mom the way to a mentally safe and relaxing birth. This will be a multi part series!  Brittany and Tara will discuss in full detail the @christianhynobirthing social media, resources, and website. In between all of that get to know the creator ( Tara herself ) and even learn about her family! Please enjoy episodes 1, 2, and 3 out now!— the rest of the series to follow! Discussed in this episode — Tara begins this episode by explaining the importance of feeling safe & calm during labor to try and reduce pain —  Using techniques and your senses to make labor and birth more pleasurable — Debunking some potential risks during labor: is it okay to eat & drink while in active labor? — Britt & Tara discuss the importance of having your partner present — if possible while in labor — Faith filled and relaxing - labor and delivery experience — And much more!   AG1: NEXT GEN JUST LAUNCHED! So subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/bosbabes to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself.   Get 15% OFF of your FULL Manscaped order by going to manscaped.com and using my code BRITTANY at checkout For all of your furniture needs please be sure to check out Highpoint Furniture Sales. They are fully family owned and operated with 1 great location in the state of North Carolina— visit their showroom In High Point or shop their website highpointfurnituresales.com — they offer white glove delivery and set up services nationwide! For your triad area realty needs please get in touch with Amy Cromer of ‘Cromer Property Group'. Visit her website today for more information www.cromerpropertygroup.com Luca Koala FREE music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kepJgtnHDGsvYiLlKXQ03?si=wZKjnpjvTXSXz-qnBOkX7w

Send us a textA guided channeled journey for anyone bracing for impact instead of breathing through the contraction.This Solstice transmission came through hours after we learned that he who shall not be named b*mbed Iran. Without Congress. On the heels of two weeks of protests and disappearings in my city of Los Angeles. In Spanish, dar a luz is an idiom that literally means to give birth to light. It's the soul assignment we're being asked to remember right now.There's no going back now. We are in active labor and there's only one way through this. Return to your breath, your body, and your guidance. We came for this. We have each other.RESOURCESACLU SoCal Rapid Response NetworkCHIRLA: The Coalition for Humane Immigrant RightsA legal defense team for those facing deportation. Call (213) 201-3797 for a consultation.Immigration services with licensed attorneys are available at a low cost. Call (213) 353-133 to request an appointment. Know Your Rights With ICE - Immigrant Defense ProjectThe Trevor Project - Speak to a Counselor (FREE Text, Call, Chat 24/7)Listen to "I Release Control" by Alexa Sunshine Rose to help you float into surrender.Adriana Smith Rest in power. She went in for a headache and because of fetal personhood, was refused the proper care that she needed. Her decaying body was dissected to take out the fetus that she was kept on life support to produce, by the decree of the state. That was not a delivery. A dead body cannot give birth. Trump Iran NewsEpisode SummarySomething profound is stirring across the globe. The physical symptoms many of us experience—unexplained irritability, digestive issues, headaches—aren't random. They're our bodies responding to a world in transformation as old systems of greed and disconnection reach critical mass.The birth of a new world is messy and painful, but we have powerful tools to navigate it: our breath, our connection to Earth, and our ability to surrender rather than brace against what's unfolding.When we reclaim our scattered energy from doom-scrolling and constant outrage, we recenter in our power. Our clarity returns. We remember who and what truly matters. The Soul Level Revolution isn't about fighting against something—it's about collectively anchoring light and birthing something new. It requires presence, intention, and revolutionary love—first for oursSupport the showI NEED YOUR HELP! Let's spread this message far and wide. Share on social and tag me @imsylviabeatriz so I can shout you out

In this powerful episode, we declare what Heaven is echoing: It's birthing season!You've labored, you've prayed, and you've sown—now it's time to reap. The harvest is ripe, and God will not shut the womb at the moment of delivery.Whether you're birthing a dream, a business, a vision, or stepping into a new season, this word is your confirmation: Do not grow weary in doing good. There is grace to reap and strength to push.

What a con-artist Swans leader, Michael Gira is. After creating the greatest achievement in rock the last decade, the monolithic, gargantuan trilogy of, The Seer, To be Kind and The Glowing Man, he promised us he was done with these planet sized two hour behemouths and that Swans would enter a new phase of very different music. Well, they did for two albums, but he's right back into it with Birthing, another two-hour, widescreen apocalypse - and a hugely worthy addition to the now quadrilogy. And given how much fun they sound like they're having this time out, a great choice for my first Swans album for the terrified and uninitiated.

Are we witnessing the beginning of sorrows as foretold by Jesus in Matthew 24? This video explores the prophetic signs that point to the nearness of the Day of the Lord, including mass animal deaths, earthquakes in diverse places, natural disasters, global famine, and the rise of false prophets deceiving many.

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Angelina Farella – No matter how much preparation the first-time parents think they have done, that new little life rocks their world! They do not have an owner's manual to refer to. Even things the new mom and dad think are so small are now all SO BIG! Everything known has become unknown. There is no way to decipher what is right or wrong...

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Angelina Farella – No matter how much preparation the first-time parents think they have done, that new little life rocks their world! They do not have an owner's manual to refer to. Even things the new mom and dad think are so small are now all SO BIG! Everything known has become unknown. There is no way to decipher what is right or wrong...

Some music and sounds in this podcast by @itslucakoala All episodes recorded in 2024: never released In this BRAND NEW podcast episode — Brittany invites on to chat with her, Tara Menzies. She is a wonderful source for helping expecting moms and families.  She has helpful birthing resources and phone apps to encourage ‘Faith Filled' birthing techniques to give mom the way to a mentally safe and relaxing birth. This will be a multi part series!  Brittany and Tara will discuss in full detail the @christianhynobirthing social media, resources, and website. In between all of that get to know the creator ( Tara herself ) and even learn about her family! Please enjoy episodes 1 and 2 out now— the rest of the series to follow! Discussed in this episode — Tara opens up about her marriage —  Finding faith and working that peacefully into her family life — Tara gets vulnerable about her multiple miscarriages  — How relying on the power of prayer helped her move forward : to continue trying for a family post losses — The joys of being a mom to living breathing babies! As well as tips for moms and families.  — And much more! AG1: NEXT GEN JUST LAUNCHED! So subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/bosbabes to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself.   Get 15% OFF of your FULL Manscaped order by going to manscaped.com and using my code BRITTANY at checkout For all of your furniture needs please be sure to check out Highpoint Furniture Sales. They are fully family owned and operated with 1 great location in the state of North Carolina— visit their showroom In High Point or shop their website highpointfurnituresales.com — they offer white glove delivery and set up services nationwide! For your triad area realty needs please get in touch with Amy Cromer of ‘Cromer Property Group'. Visit her website today for more information www.cromerpropertygroup.com Luca Koala FREE music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kepJgtnHDGsvYiLlKXQ03?si=wZKjnpjvTXSXz-qnBOkX7w

Tyler Perry is one of the most influential black film makers in the industry. From feature films, to classic characters, he's helped mold black culture in so many ways. Thus , for a black former athlete turned actor to get his fist break in the industry on the set of a Tyler Perry production , it only speaks further to how sometimes, you can never predict the full circle moment that could change your life! Duby Maduegbunam joined the show to discuss his transition from hoops to. acting, and the small steps along the way that helped him get there. From Tyler Perry productions, to bringing to like "Shep" the legendary antagonist on NBA 2K, Duby's journey as an actor has been nothing short of amazing! We get into the intricacies of navigating such a competitive industry, doing so in Los Angeles where the challenges are many, and how to find community while on the climb to success. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! So be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single moment!

We recently put out a listener survey and the results are in...y'all want more from the Mamas! So in this episode, while Felicia's off handling her business (we're so proud of you, Fee!), Codie, Melanie, and Ashley reintroduce themselves, reflecting on how they became the women and mothers they are today. From unplanned pregnancies and navigating pregnancy without health insurance, to finding purpose in motherhood and building community through The Mama's Den - the Mamas open up about why honest conversations matter and why they keep showing up for the Village.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s...For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.comFollow us on -Facebook: blacklovedoc  Instagram: blacklove  Tiktok: blackloveinc#BlackLoveDoc#blacklove#blacklovemagic

Some music and sounds in this podcast by @itslucakoala In this BRAND NEW podcast episode — Brittany invites on to chat with her, Tara Menzies. She is a wonderful source for helping expecting moms and families.  She has helpful birthing resources and phone apps to encourage ‘Faith Filled' birthing techniques to give mom the way to a mentally safe and relaxing birth. -- She even has a book newly released as of this year, on these topics! This will be a multi part series!  Brittany and Tara will discuss in full detail the @christianhynobirthing social media, resources, and website. In between all of that get to know the creator ( Tara herself ) and even learn about her family! Please enjoy episodes 1— the rest of the series to follow! Discussed in this episode — Discussing big topics such as : her early years- traveling and growing up on a farm in Austrailia —  A love for the arts and helping birth animals as a kid — Brought up Christian. Turning Atheist and finding her road back to faith.  — How does Tara and her family keep active in sunny Austrailia? -find out! — Tara teases a bit about ‘mental techniques' for a hopeful easier child birth experience — And much more! AG1: NEXT GEN JUST LAUNCHED! So subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/bosbabes to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself.   Get 15% OFF of your FULL Manscaped order by going to manscaped.com and using my code BRITTANY at checkout For all of your furniture needs please be sure to check out Highpoint Furniture Sales. They are fully family owned and operated with 1 great location in the state of North Carolina— visit their showroom In High Point or shop their website highpointfurnituresales.com — they offer white glove delivery and set up services nationwide! For your triad area realty needs please get in touch with Amy Cromer of ‘Cromer Property Group'. Visit her website today for more information www.cromerpropertygroup.com Luca Koala FREE music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kepJgtnHDGsvYiLlKXQ03?si=wZKjnpjvTXSXz-qnBOkX7w

This week, we hear the story of Shiphrah and Puah, midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders and protected their people, reminding us that liberation often begins with quiet, courageous resistance.

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In this episode, we're talking all about one of my favorite topics—freedom of movement during labor! I'm diving into why it's so important to listen to your body and move in ways that feel good as you work through contractions. From squatting to hands-and-knees to standing and swaying, we'll explore how different positions can make a big difference in your comfort and your baby's progress. Spoiler: lying on your back isn't your only option—and it's definitely not the best one for everyone. I'm also sharing practical tips and exercises to help you prepare, plus how to talk to your provider ahead of time so your birth preferences are respected. You were made to move, mama!Show Notes HERE!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramQuestions to Ask Your OBQuestions to Ask Your MidwifeGET IN TOUCH!

Ep. 188: In this episode, Greg and I are finally sharing the full story behind my pregnancy—from our IVF journey and emotional HCG scare to what it felt like watching the embryo transfer in real time. We talk about stepping back from social media, what I learned from two months offline, and how that reset helped my mental health. We also answer your questions about body image, relationship shifts, and how we're preparing for birth, parenting, and life as a growing family. This one's deeply personal, wildly honest, and full of moments we'll never forget. Come listen in—I'm so excited to share this with you. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! For Mari's Newsletter click here! For Greg's Instagram click here! Sponsored By: Get $100 toward Function Health — the most advanced at-home lab testing. First 1000 only: functionhealth.com/pow Get 20% off Foria's all-natural Relief Melts & Salve at foriawellness.com/POW or with code POW at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self. Sleep deeper & wake refreshed with Dream Recovery. Get an exclusive discount at dreamrecovery.io using code PURSUIT15 at checkout. Get $30 off your first Wildgrain box—plus free croissants in every box—at wildgrain.com/POW or use code POW. Skip the grocery store markup—shop Thrive Market for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift at thrivemarket.com/POW. Buy 4 cartons of David Protein Bars, get the 5th free—exclusively at davidprotein.com/POW. High protein, no sugar, no junk. Show Links: For a human-safe approach to home cleaning, support friend-of-the-show Branch Basics. Support digestion, fight bloat, and boost energy with Bloom Greens & Superfoods—38 ingredients packed into one delicious daily scoop. Topics discussed: 00:00:14: Mari back in the studio 00:00:55: Two month hiatus for social media 00:05:35: Embryo ranking 00:06:48: Embryo transfer 00:07:42: Finding out they're expecting 00:12:18: Can the animals sense the pregnancy? 00:13:17: The pregnancy doesn't feel real 00:14:50: How has your relationship evolved throughout the pregnancy? 00:23:07: Any reason for having to go through IVF? 00:24:00: Body image and pregnancy 00:26:54: Do you recommend IVF? 00:27:43: Baby's nursery 00:29:34: Where's Lulu? 00:30:02: Pregnancy cravings 00:32:41: Will you do IVF for future babies? 00:33:16: Biggest lesson learned giving up social media 00:36:42: Sharing your baby online 00:42:07: How thinking has shifted since expecting 00:43:37: Eating liver 00:44:09: How Mari's workouts have changed 00:45:19: How many kids do you want? 00:45:43: How did we find out the gender 00:47:02: Birthing plan 00:48:23: Still a firm believer in pomegranate juice and seeds? 00:48:41: Home birth? 00:49:08: Transfer success advice 00:51:06: Progesterone shots 00:52:03: Due date 00:52:05: Bloom prenatal?

Grammy-winning singer, author, and mama Victoria Monét is in the Den! Victoria opens up about how motherhood has shifted her mindset - from navigating the stigma of being pregnant in the music industry to guarding her joy, mastering time management, and finding inspiration for her hit song “On My Mama.” Victoria and the Mamas also talk about the power of having a village, and why leading by example and leaving a legacy matters. Plus, Victoria shares the story behind her new children's book, Everywhere You Are - a beautiful picture book about the unbreakable connection between kids and their parents.Everywhere You Are is available for pre-order now and in bookstores on June 24, 2025.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Inspired by a talk we heard about the magical nature of birthing, Bev & Paul talk about personal experiences with birthing and how Bio-Touch gives us the opportunity to help in that process.Here is a writing from a Doula Instructor:https://www.justtouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Musing-from-A-Doula-Instructor.pdf

Welcome to the cypher! Audio Nuggets is where you will find a symbiotic force; both the heaviness of the air to breathe, and the light of freedom of liberation. Where human consciousness is alive. Each voice has a moment to spotlight their IT; their shine; their journey; their truth; their gold. And through the tenderness of love, we will aggressively claim our voice and own our right to humanity. We are excited to be joined by Toshira Maldonado for this episode, Birthing Black- The Shared Fight.Toshira Maldonado is fueled by passion for Black maternal health and racial justice. She is an international birthworker, community organizer, and educator. Toshira co-founded a maternal wellness group that grew out of her church group in 2004. Today it is known as Most Beautiful W.O.M.B. Inc., (Women Overcoming Major Barriers), flourishing as a grassroots community led organization. Her professional experience with family policing in Philadelphia for over seven years added purpose to what she describes as her life mission to support women. Along with 26 years as a community birth worker, she holds four generations of holistic healing and birth keeping close to her heart. This episode explores Toshira's journey as a birthworker for freedom and liberation. Toshira's liberation is fortified by being a descendent of ancestors who birthed this nation, African spirituality, the power of communal midwifery, and healing. Toshira lives in her purpose of seeing the full humanity of Black women, and experiencing the love of people who came from generations of systemic abuse, inhumane treatment, and the legacy of enslavement.  Toshira reminds us..free people, free people...that want to see people free!This show is part of the SafeCamp Audio podcast network. Learn more at SafeCampAudio.org.

We're thrilled to welcome Isabel Cooper to Extraordinary Church — a powerful woman of God and missionary to Brazil! Bella is one of our strategic partners, and God is using her mightily. You're going to be encouraged, challenged, and blessed.   Don't miss this opportunity to hear what God is doing across the globe — and what He wants to do in your life.   Come ready. Come expectant. Let's go deeper together.

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In this week’s episode I chat to Natalia @wildearthexpeditions about her two home water births with her daughters Estelle and Coco. Natalia’s story encapsulates her connection with her Indigenous family, the Ngarrindjeri people of South Australia. During her first visit to country she learnt to weave with her elders, a traditional ritual to welcome a woman into motherhood and only three months later she was pregnant. She embraced Indigenous rituals for her births and later buried the placentas on country in the same place her ancestors had buried theirs. Natalia tells a rich, beautiful story of birth and culture and speaks so eloquently about the mind body connection during labour that it’s honestly hard to capture it in words. Go listen, there’s so much learn from her. Follow us on Instagram for photos and more from today's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#299 Dr. Eric Osansky is a functional medicine practitioner with over 15 years of experience in chiropractic care, nutrition, and natural approaches to thyroid health. After overcoming Graves' disease and achieving remission in 2009, he committed his career to helping others heal from thyroid and autoimmune conditions through holistic, evidence-based strategies. He is the author of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Triggers, and The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet. As host of the Save My Thyroid podcast, Dr. Osansky shares practical tools and expert insights to guide listeners on their healing journey. Dr. Osansky holds a Master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and is board-certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). He is also trained in herbal therapy and stays current in the field through ongoing education, conferences, and advanced coursework. In this episode, we cover:   What inspired Dr. Eric's focus on thyroid health? Were there personal or professional turning points? How does gut-thyroid communication present in clinical practice? What early signs suggest thyroid issues originate from the gut? How do intestinal permeability and dysbiosis affect autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's? Are there common microbial triggers? SIBO and hypothyroidism often co-occur. Does one drive the other? How does Dr. Eric prioritise treatment? What functional tests does he use to evaluate the gut-thyroid connection? How do nutrient deficiencies caused by poor gut absorption (selenium, zinc, iron) impact thyroid hormone production and conversion? What interventions have been most effective in improving thyroid patient outcomes, including Dr. Eric's own experience? ...and much more.   I'm beyond excited to have Splash Blanket as our Love & Guts sponsor! If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I use mine for everything — intimacy, tummy time, toilet training... the list goes on. Sick of spills, stains, and wet patches? Splash Blanket is your soft, stylish, waterproof solution. Originally made for intimacy, it's now a go-to for: Birthing & postpartum Free bleeding & incontinence Nappy-free time & toilet training Protecting mattresses at home or away Why settle for a towel when you can have a plush, snuggle-worthy, mess-proof blanket? Use code GUT15 for 15% off at splashblanket.com — and say goodbye to mess stress for good!

Send us a textSuper excited to share my chat with don Oscar Miro-Quesada, the originator of Pachakuti Mesa TraditionTM cross-cultural shamanism and founder of the Heart of the Healer (THOTH) Shamanic Mystery School. Don Oscar shares about the significance of the special patterning (ley lines and sacred sites) that exists across Mother Earth, and his powerful, auspicious initiatory experience with a vampire bat in Peru at the age of year and a half. He also talks about the current times as a cosmically scheduled era of radical transformation intended to overturn obsolete structures and birth Aquarian consciousness, gives us guidance on how to remain rooted and grounded within the intensity, and shares his perspective on the role of men and the sacred masculine in these times of change.YouTube version: watch here Don Oscar's website:   Heart of the HealerDon Oscar's gift: A Healing Path of Soul Maturation Expand: Awaken Your Inner Mystic (Atlanta event with Sacred Stories)Oscar's book: Lessons in Courage Support the showThank you for listening! If you'd like to support the show, you can buy Emmi a coffee here.

Surrender Is Not Weakness—It's Wisdom: A Personal Story from Bali, Silence, and Back AgainEpisode Description: What if surrender wasn't about giving up—but about finding your deepest strength?In this deeply personal episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara shares an unexpected chapter from her life: losing her voice after returning from a transformative retreat in Bali. What began as frustration became a profound reminder of a truth she teaches every birthing person she works with:

This week we're discussing Birthing, the latest album by Swans. Our history guy and interviewer Tom Osman is filling in for Alex this week to reflect on our recent interview with Michael Gira, as well as take a deep dive into the final massive Swans album we're likely ever going to get. Birthing is as intense as it gets for Swans, so fans will be in for a treat, despite its 2 hour runtime. Be sure to check out all our episodes chronicling Swans' entire discography (episodes 150, 160, and 170), as well as our interview with Michael Gira. Birthing releases on May 30.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website

We often think of trauma as a deeply personal experience, shaped by our childhood, relationships, and emotional wounds. But what if some of our deepest pain didn't start with us? What if trauma is embedded in the very systems we're born into - our medical institutions, cultural ideologies, and societal norms? In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Tayla Shanaye, somatic therapist, scholar, and expert in birth trauma and structural oppression. Tayla joins Elisabeth and Jennifer for a powerful exploration of how ideologies like white supremacy, patriarchy, and ableism don't just shape policies, they live in our bodies, shaping how we birth, connect, and heal. Together, they discuss the medicalization of childbirth, the systemic invalidation of birthing bodies, and how trauma is passed down generationally through embodied experiences. This episode invites us to look at birth as more than a physical event, it's a moment of transformation, a portal, and for many, a site of trauma that is rarely acknowledged. Tayla also shares deeply personal stories of pregnancy, birth, and healing, highlighting the need for preparation, integration, and community-based support to create a culture where somatic safety and agency are the norm. You'll hear how nervous system awareness, collective ritual, and somatic abolitionism can radically change how we relate to our bodies and to each other. If you've ever felt broken by birth, silenced in your experience, or curious about how deep healing begins at the structural level, this episode is for you. Topics discussed in this episode: ● The medicalization of birth and its traumatic impact ● Why trauma is systemic—not just personal ● How ideologies like racism and patriarchy are embodied ● The role of the nervous system in healing generational trauma ● Somatic healing and reclaiming bodily agency ● Historical roots of obstetric violence and experimentation ● The missing rituals of birth preparation and integration ● How voice, safety, and co-regulation shape our healing ● The vision of community-led, embodied care ● Why embodiment is key to creating real culture Ready to reclaim your voice, your safety, and your power? Join the Neurosomatic Voice Activation Course: https://brookewolfe.com/traumarewired   Learn more about Dr. Tayla Shanaye's work at: https://www.embodytherevolution.com Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com Find Trauma Rewired on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRewired Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use our exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone's life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. 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This week we're interviewing Michael Gira: leader, vocalist, guitarist, and main songwriter for the legendary Swans. Swans' latest album, entitled Birthing, releases on May 30 and is reported by Gira to be the band's final large-sounding, expansive album. Michael was generous enough to have a phone conversation with Mike and Tom to talk all about it, as well as his creative process as a whole. Swans are a band like no other and if you haven't already, check out all of our episodes chronicling each of their studio albums.   Episode 150: Swans (Pt. 1) https://youtu.be/R5ltWzL0vI8 Episode 160: Swans (Pt. 2) https://youtu.be/J4dbhdpO84Y Episode 170: Swans (Pt. 3) https://youtu.be/QEQmqFQ-rbE   Intro 00:00 Interview Start 1:27 The Initial Songwriting Process 5:58 Michael's Lyrical Themes and Motifs 8:20 Outside Influences on Birthing 11:58 Why Michael Chose Music Instead of Art 17:41 Swans' Live Performances 18:57 Percussion Choices on Birthing 25:13 Composing Birthing's Songs In-Studio 26:36 Did Michael Plan for This To Be the Last Big Swans Album? 30:06 The New Direction for Swans 31:40 2025 Touring Plans, Birthing Release 32:25 Closing Words with Michael 35:25 Outro 36:05   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website  

In this episode, we sit and talk with one of the co-authors of "Reading as a Social Action: Women Aspiring for More," Shawntai Lister-Mitchell. We discuss her chapter, experience, and reason for being a part of this collaborative project. Shawntai Lister-Mitchell, owner and founder of Class and Elegance Bath and Body Care. Follow her at @cebathbody on Facebook, Instagram, and X. www.cebathbody.comThis podcast, Journey Toward More, is available on iTunes, Google, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Amazon Music/Audible. And remember:*Subscribe and Share*Download*Listen to previous episodes*Review and Comment*Rate and LikeFollow for new episodes! Previous episodes are available. Join me on the journey and aspire for more!All links available here: http://linktr.ee/drtammyfrancisText "change" to 469-217-7378 to join our online community and/or join our email list and SMS list to receive updates via text message.RESOURCES:For more information about and/or join our mentorship community, visit http://c4cglobalacademy.mn.co*******************JoinRead with us! Join our FREE online reading community: https://c4cglobalacademy.mn.co/landing/plans/1421671*****************SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, Dr. Tammy Francis. https://www.youtube.com/@DrTammyFrancis?sub_confirmation=1•Turn on your NOTIFICATIONS so you are notified when there's new content. You will find videos and podcast episodes there. • Give the videos a THUMBS UP as you watch or listen.*****************Grab your copy of the Playbook, “Manifesting More: A Playbook for Planning and Living on Purpose,” “You Can,” “R.E.A.P. More” and “Reading as a Social Action: Women Aspiring for More” at DrTammyFrancis.com or online at Amazon.*******************CONNECT WITH DR. TAMMY:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtammyfrancisBe sure to follow me across all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and TikTok @DrTammyFrancis. Connect with me via https://linktr.ee/drtammyfrancis Also, visit www.catalyst4changeglobal.net. Follow @c4cglobal1 across social media.ABOUT DR. TAMMY:Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is the founder and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC. Dr. Tammy is an edupreneur. She is a Solutionist, Strategist, and Educator. She is a Consultant, Educational Researcher, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Mentor, and Traveler. Dr. Tammy has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and has taught for over 24 years in the traditional educational system--grades 6-12 and higher education. Dr. Tammy has a holistic approach to learning and development. Dr. Tammy helps women clarify the vision for their business (or idea), create an action plan, execute a strategy, and monetize their purpose. She is the catalyst who helps women entrepreneurs and leaders bring their ideas (dreams) to reality. She helps women create a strategy and action plan to upskill, reskill, and retool and provide access to resources to assist in their transition and growth. She has served as a catalyst and helped people in more than 15 countries with purpose-driven, creative solutions while preparing for the future. All that she does is grounded in and inspired by her work and philosophy as a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion >>> Belonging + Access) advocate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/journey-toward-more--2901965/support.

SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album. Future SWANS work will be much simpler. He's 71 and finds intense performances physically demanding. No clear vision yet for his next musical phase. SWANS will tour US in October, then Europe. He finds Australian tours difficult due to jet lag. Triple vinyl/double CD includes concert film and documentary. Marco Porzia filmed the SWANS documentary. Christopher Nicholson filmed a solo performance in Norway. Great shows happen when "the music plays us." Natural venue acoustics enhance the performance experience. Songs transform and lengthen throughout tours. One song evolved to 82 minutes during tour. Three-hour sets leave performers exhausted afterward. Songs begin on acoustic guitar before band elaboration. He listens to guitar sound hole to hear potential harmonics. Directs band through gestures during live performances. The recording happened immediately after European tour ended. Uses same old Guild acoustic guitar for decades. Vinyl editions required some song edits for length. Gira doesn't listen to much music anymore. He art directs all SWANS releases personally. Created unique limited editions with handmade elements. Has done crowdfunding since 2000 for recording budgets. Once recorded personalized songs for top contributors. Will miss the elation of building live crescendos. No current plans for more fiction writing. Reluctant to write autobiography despite family encouragement. Can mentally play entire album from memory. Recently rediscovered early Led Zeppelin's brilliance. Order the SWANS LP "Birthing" here. Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Stylist Bec Gross joins the Mamas to drop her favorite tips for feeling cute and confident in your clothes - especially for moms learning to love their postpartum bodies. From embracing your shape and dressing for your size, to building a wardrobe with key staples, Bec's here to help you rediscover your personal style. If you're trying to be outside this season, Bec's got the fashion hacks to make sure you look good and feel good!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

In this soul-nourishing episode of "Teach the Babies," host Dr. David Johns sits down with doula, author, and maternal health advocate Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow. Together, they explore the revolutionary act of reclaiming birth as a sacred, communal experience deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom.Latham shares her journey to becoming a doula after her own transformative birth experience, which led her to create Mama Glow, an organization that has trained over 3,000 doulas nationwide. In a healthcare system where Black women face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, Latham's work stands as both resistance and restoration.The conversation delves into how doulas serve as modern-day midwives, holding space for birthing individuals while helping them access their ancestral magic during this powerful transition. Latham illuminates how birth is meant to be experienced in community rather than in isolation, with profound insights on how even non-birthing individuals physically change to support new life.From the power of language as a tool for healing to the alchemy that transforms trauma into joy, this episode offers wisdom for anyone interested in reproductive justice, community building, and reclaiming African ways of being. As Latham beautifully articulates, "It's not enough to survive—our birthright is transcendence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Dana Williams

Send us a textThrough personal stories and theological insights, New Testament Scholar and author Sandra Glahn challenges traditional views of motherhood and explores how maternal presence can be expressed beyond biological childbearing. Her journey through multiple pregnancy losses led to profound questions about women's purpose that ultimately expanded her understanding of female calling in both family and faith communities. In this three-part series, Sandra and I talk about:• Sandra's story of growing up expecting motherhood to be her highest calling.• The identity crisis caused by experiencing eight failed pregnancies.• How the cultural ideal of stay-at-home mothering shaped women's understanding of purpose.• The theological journey that led Sandra to seminary against conventional expectations.• Jesus' words about Mary "choosing what is better" as validation for women's theological pursuits.• Examination of 1 Timothy 2:15 about women being "saved through childbearing."• The connection between the Artemis cult in Ephesus and Paul's teaching about women.• Recognition that both men and women are given spiritual gifts to benefit the entire body of Christ.• Expanding our understanding of "mothering" beyond biological definitions.Join us to explore how reframing maternal influence can unleash women's power in homes, churches, and the world.Order Sandra's new book: Nobody's MotherVisit Sandra's website: Dr. Sandra GlahnSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we begin with the extraordinary life—and tragic death—of Khaled al-Asaad, the Syrian archaeologist who courageously protected the ancient city of Palmyra from destruction. Refusing to reveal the location of hidden treasures, he faced unspeakable brutality to ensure the survival of irreplaceable history. His legacy is carved not in stone but in sacrifice. Then, from solemnity to sheer absurdity, we dive headfirst into The Great Stork Derby—a 1930s Canadian legal spectacle where a millionaire's will turned childbirth into a competitive sport. Yes, a real-life baby-making contest. What happens when estate law meets aggressive procreation? A weirdly fertile lawsuit. Two stories: one man dies for ancient artifacts; several women compete for a fortune by having the most artifacts. Heroism and hilarity. Antiquity and maternity. Welcome to The Box. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices