Podcasts about birthing

Back in 2018, the iconic Davina McCall kicked off the second series of Happy Mum Happy Baby. And now… she's back!!The legendary TV host behind some of the UK's biggest reality shows and a fierce advocate for women's health joins Gi once again for an honest and unfiltered conversation about childbirth, motherhood, and the realities of womanhood.She also opens up about undergoing brain surgery last year, sharing what that experience has taught her and how recovery is reshaping the way she sees herself.Davina's brand-new book, Birthing, the ultimate guide to conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Gira from Swans is here to discuss their exhilarating new album Birthing, an erotic dream he had about Roy Cohn, Richard Nixon, and the current president of the United States, which inspired a new song, dishonesty and the relative truth, what he reveals about himself in his music and how his aesthetic might relate to those of Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison, including contributions by his wife and children on his records, why Swans might take on a new form, debuting new songs on the road, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #980: Alan SparhawkEp. #867: BIG|BRAVEEp. #667: Efrim Manuel MenuckEp. #648: Lee RanaldoEp. #577: Thurston MooreEp. #561: Steve Von TillEp. #156: Owen PallettEp. #143: Cold SpecksPatti Smith (2007)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Apostle Jim Raley as he delivers a powerful sermon on the spiritual journey of bringing forth God's promises. Drawing from Isaiah 66, Raley emphasizes the process of spiritual travail and breakthrough, urging believers to prepare for a new season of divine intervention and miracles. This sermon offers hope and encouragement for those in a season of spiritual warfare, highlighting the importance of perseverance and faith.

Davina McCall, one of TV's most popular presenters has a new book out, Birthing, co-written with the midwife, Marley Henry. Davina joined Anita Rani to talk about her stellar career so far, including hosting Big Brother for 10 years, campaigning for better menopause care and building a fitness empire. What makes her tick? And what drives her forward to clear hurdles such as an usual childhood, drug addiction and most recently, brain surgery for a benign tumour that she nicknamed Jeffrey?As the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence from Australia approaches later this month, we hear why the country is currently one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman. Two-thirds of women in PNG have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime, which is almost twice the global average. Nuala McGovern was joined by Tahina Booth, a former elite athlete and founder of Grass Skirt Project who is trying to break the cycle of gender-based violence through sport and Joku Hennah, a journalist and activist.Jung Chang's Wild Swans, the epic family memoir that followed the lives of Jung, her mother and grandmother through China's 20th century, was banned in mainland China, but was a smash hit worldwide upon publication in 1991. Now Jung's sequel, Fly, Wild Swans, brings her family's story up to date and she joined Nuala to talk about its themes. We've all heard of the fight or flight response in the face of danger, but there's also freeze, and then there's fawn, also known as people pleasing, or appeasing. Clinical psychologist Dr Ingrid Clayton has written about this in her new book, Fawning - Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find our Way Back. Nuala spoke to Ingrid about her own experiences that made her want to help others overcome this form of trauma response and what fawning looks like in practice.In 2023 Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Murder on the Dancefloor went viral on TikTok after Emerald Fennell used it in a key scene in the film, Saltburn. That resurgence, along with her popular Kitchen Discos that got lots of us through the Covid lockdown set the scene for her new album, Perimenopop, which is released tomorrow, a celebration of womanhood in middle age. Sophie joined Anita in the Woman's Hour studio.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Lucie.Lucie is a mama of two from the Czech Republic.She is a wife and a doula who has been holding space for women in the birth space and her community for over 10 years including pregnancy circles, birth blessings and different workshops.Today we get to hear about her first pregnancy and birth as an expat in Ireland with only her doula present as her husband and home birth midwife didn't make it on time and arrived shortly after the birth!Her second baby was also born at home in the Czech Republic with her midwife and friend while her husband and son slept in the next room. Lucie felt very inward during her births and trusted her process while knowing that she had her chosen support women around her if she needed it. Both of Lucie's stories show us the magic of home birth and to trust in your body's intuitive wisdom!Curious about Lucie? Find her on Instagram as @dula_pribramWant 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:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

Davina McCall, one of TV's most popular presenters has a new book out, Birthing, co-written with the midwife, Marley Henry. Davina joins Anita Rani to talk about her stellar career so far, including hosting Big Brother for 10 years, campaigning for better menopause care and building a fitness empire. What makes her tick? And what drives her forward to clear hurdles such as an usual childhood, drug addiction and most recently, brain surgery for a benign tumour that she nicknamed Jeffrey.Funding of at least £2 million a year needs to be restored to help combat Female Genital Mutilation in the UK, according to a new report by the Women and Equalities Committee. It says that access to health services for FGM survivors in the UK is inconsistent and a postcode lottery. Anita hears from the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, the Labour MP Sarah Owens and from Hibo Wardere, the educational lead and co-founder of the charity Educate Not Mutilate.Last month Scottish history was made at the Glenurquhart Highland Games as the World Female Heavy Events Championship was held for the first time. The Championship brought together women from across the globe to compete in the heavyweights, including tossing the caber. As we reach the end of the season, athletes Elizabeth Elliott and Emmerleigh Barter, who competed in the games, join Anita Rani to discuss how it felt to compete at this level on home soil.If you're making your way through Essex on the train in the coming days, you might notice poems being read over the PA system, with young women and girls sharing how they feel about their accent. It's part of a new project from the University of Essex and c2c Rail, celebrating the Essex accent. Anita is joined by Dr Tara McAllister-Viel who led the project and the comedian Esther Manito who is from Essex.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Live from a taxi in London (due to the tube strikes), Davina McCall spills the beans on her new book ‘Birthing' which is out today!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a crash course in sex ed! Sexologist and certified sex educator Shan Boodram breaks down what healthy sexual development looks like for kids and teens. From teaching body awareness to navigating first crushes, romantic relationships, and intimacy - Shan shares how to have open, age-appropriate conversations with your children. Trigger Warning: the conversation also offers advice and insights around sexual assault and how to empower children to speak up. This episode is packed with tools and resources to help parents guide their kids through one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of growing up.For more resources, go to LoversByShan.com. Also check out Shan's Sex Ed Crash Course on YouTube and her MasterClass (The Art of Sex Appeal).________________________ 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

What is sacred birthing? How does a mother follow her instincts while having past trauma and fears? How can we support birthing in today's world of over intervention and AI? What does mother and baby really need?  Special Guest Episode: Sunni- "At 10, I told my mother that I was going to deliver babies when I grew up. In 1979, I founded The Lancaster Waldorf School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For the next 6 years, I taught kindergarten and found that these very young children, ages 3-6 were already wounded. This was a surprise to me, and soon I was shown that these wounds were formed in the womb in the period from conception, thru birth, and was also directly related to the child's birth trauma. Since 1987 I have been a Past Life Therapist of the Netherton method. This is a method of resolving beliefs, phobias, and patterns of stress in the present, by using past lives as source material. This modality has accomplished great equanimity in the emotional responses of my clients. Past life therapy again directed me to become a midwife since I ‘discovered' that birth contains the seeds of all patterns in adult life. In the process of resolving my very traumatic, near-death birth, I was unknowingly pushed me toward my life's passion. Since 1994, I have been a practicing Midwife, helping parents to understand the importance of pregnancy and birth and how it affects the entire life of their child. I have delivered many babies in a way that supports and allows their vast consciousness to be accessed as a newborn and child. When birth is gentle and non-traumatic to the physical and emotional body, only then is the highest consciousness maintained. I am the author of Sacred Birthing, Birthing A New Humanity. This is a work that addresses newborn trauma, but more importantly, how NOT to create trauma at birth. It includes a handbook for parents and midwives to accomplish this end. Please see:www.sacredbirthing.com. In 2005, I taught workshops in New Zealand and Australia to help resolve birth trauma in adults. 6 workshops in various cities were held, teaching about and helping them re-experience their birth, in order to understand the connection to the patterns within their lives today. I am a grandmother of 6, the children of my 2 deliciously different son and daughter." Books: Sacred Birthing, Birthing a New Humanity Conceiving Souls of Magnificence, Pearls of Sacred Birthing, Making Love to Source. Contact her works at www.sacredbirthing.com & IG @sacredbirthing  

In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey Meehleis, a birth worker with over 20 years of experience supporting women through one of life's most powerful rites of passage. Lindsey blends her traditional medical training with what she calls “Great Grandma Wisdom,” honoring the mystery of birth, life, and death in ways that modern medicine often overlooks.We cover women's empowerment, the “her'story” of birth work, and how we can reconnect with our nervous systems to feel safe, calm, and supported during pregnancy and postpartum. Lindsey shares her personal journey into midwifery, the lessons she's learned from thousands of births, and her vision for co-creating a new future for healthcare that honors autonomy, safety, and community.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed:→ What is Great Grandma Wisdom in birth work?→ How can women feel safe during homebirth?→ What role do midwives play in modern healthcare?→ How does calming the nervous system support birth?→ Why is individualized care important for mothers?Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.→ Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at kosterina.com/bewell→ Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly→ Maui Nui | Right now, Maui Nui is offering a free 12-pack of their jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more. Just go to mauinuivenision.com/kelly to grab yours. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:44 - Lindsey's birth story → 00:08:25 - Breastfeeding clinic to homebirth → 00:14:33 - Kelly's birth story & birth fears → 00:20:51 - Feeling safe during homebirth → 00:27:31 - Calming your nervous system → 00:33:07 - Individualized care & safety → 00:39:39 - Inductions & seeking options → 00:42:49 - Healthcare corruption → 00:45:49 - Midwife laws & abilities → 00:51:50 - Birthing interventions & autonomy → 00:55:13 - Picking your birth team → 00:58:44 - Postpartum support → 01:04:57 - The future of birth → 01:09:35 - Building community Check Out Lindsey:→ Instagram → Orange Country Midwives → The Remembering→ Where To Find Lindsey Check Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook

The Mamas are joined by Charles Johnson, single dad and founder of the nonprofit 4Kira4Moms. After losing his wife Kira during childbirth, Charles turned his pain into purpose - advocating (all the way to Congress) to end maternal mortality while navigating the hardship and humor of raising his two sons. In this episode, Charles gets real about solo parenting, finding work-life balance, and building the village it takes to do it all. He reminds us that joy and grief can live in the same house - and that showing up for your kids and your purpose is a powerful act of love and legacy.Go to 4Kira4Moms.com to get involved and advocate for better maternal health outcomes.________________________ 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

31/08/2025, Scott Brophey

From false labor scares and not finding Cam's heartbeat to sleep training, breastmilk stashes, and granny panties... I'm taking you back to the raw, chaotic, beautiful early days of motherhood. I share what I had no clue about with my first newborn, the help I had with each baby, why I chose to be induced just so I wouldn't give birth alone, and what I would do differently if I had a baby today. From eczema and night nurses to co-sleeping and Jaxon crawling into my bed every night for four years, we talk about the exhaustion, the guilt, the joy, and the judgment (including mom shaming). I open up about losing my brother the same week I had Saylor, pushing myself way too hard, and all of the things that made those days feel long, even when the months flew by. This episode is real, honest, and a reminder to listen to your gut ALWAYS.A word from my sponsors:LMNT - Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single-serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/HONEST.Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code HONEST.Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Foria - FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/HONEST OR use code HONEST at checkout.ARMRA - We've worked out a special offer for my audience! Receive 30% off your first subscription order. Go to armra.com/HONEST or enter HONEST to get 30% off your first subscription order.Cymbiotika - Go to Cymbiotika.com/Honest for 20% off plus free shipping. For more Let's Be Honest, follow along at:@kristincavallari on Instagram@kristincavallari and @dearmedia on TikTokLet's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor thinks it is unfair that he isn't allowed to watch football while his wife is in labor so he decides that he will try to put some music he likes on the birthing playist... that doesn't end well...

Thor thinks it is unfair that he isn't allowed to watch football while his wife is in labor so he decides that he will try to put some music he likes on the birthing playist... that doesn't end well...

Dr Kirk and Humberto respond to patron emails.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 PETA acknowledgement05:15 What bass does Berto own? 07:13 What is the feline situation at PIS? 10:34 What is the line between good friends and emotional cheating? 21:37 Should I hold onto guilt as the other woman? 28:24 What music should be on your birthing playlist? 37:36 Gripes with the Alien movies & power scaling in movies1:19:29 Does Spock's emotions become more nuanced throughout Star Trek?Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaAugust 25, 2025The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

Would you rather your kid have lice…or the stomach flu?? In this episode, the Mamas play a game of Would You Rather? - unpacking everything from funny hypotheticals to real-life boundaries and the many messy moments in parenting. It's a lighthearted convo full of laughs, real talk, and proof that every mama has her own way of handling motherhood in the wild.________________________ 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________________________ We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcastAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefionaFor more Black Love interviews and articles, and to watch The Mama's Den podcast, visit www.BlackLove.com

How deep can birth take you when you fully surrender to the mystery?In this episode, I sit down with Mimilia—mother of four and a recent graduate of our MatriBirth Mentor Institute. Her story is a breathtaking journey through four radically different births, each one deepening her trust, sharpening her discernment, and calling her closer to truth.We begin with her first birth: newly single, choosing freebirth in her homeland of Puerto Rico, and awakening to her own power in the most unexpected of settings. From there, Mimilia shares the simple beauty of freebirthing in a tipi in the Colorado mountains, before taking a surprising detour—hiring a licensed midwife for her third birth. But it's her fourth birth that brings it all home: the culmination of her path through sovereignty, surrender, and self-responsibility. This episode is a mirror, a medicine story, and an invitation to reflect on what birth reveals when we are ready to listen.Inside this episode:What it's like to leave a relationship mid-pregnancy and return to your homelandWhat it looks like to birth in a tipi—with a handmade altar and a bucket of waterWhy hiring a midwife for her third birth helped her understand what kind of birth keeper she would beHow birth exposed the subtle and chronic ways she'd been abandoning herselfWhat it takes to face birth without flinching—and let it break you openWhy having her children witness birth became a sacred part of the journeyHow MMI helped her embody her calling as a woman, a mother, and a birth keeperThis one is intimate, wild, and deeply instructive. Tune in.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:55] Leaving a chaotic relationship to return home and prepare for a freebirth in Puerto Rico[05:35] Birthing her first child at 24 in an unexpected place surrounded by friends and family[11:34] Freebirthing their second child in a teepee[21:36] Choosing midwifery care for her third pregnancy and navigating birth with preeclampsia[33:53] Claiming her fourth birth at home and confronting deeper layers of power and surrenderResources Mentioned:The MatriBirth Mentor Institute | WebsiteIf you want to connect more deeply with Mimilia, follow her personal Instagram @keyawis_dream and her business Instagram @bera_birthFind more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

Hey beautiful people! Welcome back to The Fikemi Aderoju Podcast! In today's episode I shared an experience I had recently that shaped a lot got me and also how being dehydrated gave me a tough week. I'm looking forward to your responses on how you're doing. Feel free to flood me, I'm hear to listen. God bless you.IG: fikemiaderoju | thefapodcast

This is a replay of episode XXX in 2022. The follow up episode 220 is up next and is Part 2 where I catch up with Gina in 2025 and hear two more homebirth stories and an update on the Mamaste Education and Fitness platform. Make sure to listen to both episodes! XOXO Heidi 

In episode 131, Ste is joined by Eyla Cuecna for a deep discussion about birth. Eyla shares valuable insight on the harsh realities of medicalized birth, geriatric pregnancies, and what the true causes of the postpartum depression epidemic are.  Eyla also explores the best strategies that women can follow for a healthy pregnancy, how feminism impacts relationships, and how parents can make informed decisions about birth.  Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

Jessica has been affectionately dubbed The Combat Midwife by the over 100,000 Army combat medics, flight medics, and special operations medics she has taught.  She's a Midwife, Paramedic, & EMS educator with a passion for Ob-Gyn and pediatric emergencies.  More importantly to me, she's also a friend. I think she's the only podcast guest so far that's spent the night on my farm.  Her expertise in prehospital medicine and specializing in OB/GYN emergencies and out-of-hospital birth transfers has been published in EMS World Magazine, and she has personally delivered babies in a variety of extreme settings—including an Afghan refugee camp when the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in 2021. Jessica's fast-paced yet nurturing approach equips individuals, families, and medical professionals with the confidence and skills to care for women and newborns when it matters most. Whether training elite military teams or rural first responders, her mission remains the same: to ensure no birth is left to chance.   Website: https://combatmidwife.com Classes & Kits: Workshops & Kits Email: ask@combatmidwife.com Instagram: @CombatMidwife YouTube: Combat Midwife on YouTube Facebook: Combat Midwife on Facebook X: @CombatMidwife Telegram: Combat Midwife on Telegram   Boom! A discount code for my people…BEAR --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour    Sign up for the Tip Sheet for tons of income opportunities- https://drdavea6500c.clickfunnels.com/sales-pagekwe3so96  --- Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I'm using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px    Check out Dr. Dave's Streams of Income at: www.drdavidpowers.com   www.instagram.com/drdavidpowers  www.youtube.com/@streamsofincomebydrdave  --- Join the Streams of Income community at www.facebook.com/groups/streamsofincomedream  --- Check out Passive Income Engines to find your own Streams of Income at www.SelfCoachYourself.com --- Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO --- This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn't affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. --- #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife #midwife #18D #medic #obgyn

Candice Bolden, entrepreneur and former professional dancer, opens up about her journey with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) - from battling weight gain and skin issues to being told she'd struggle to conceive. With lots of research, faith, and support from her husband, ex-NFL player Omar Bolden, Candice reversed her symptoms through major lifestyle changes - and now they're proud parents to a baby girl! This episode is a powerful reminder that you can take control of your health and how motherhood can inspire a whole new mindset.Check out The Mama's Den episode with Candice's husband, Omar here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mamas-den/id1616159115?i=1000674715097________________________ We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcastAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefionaFor more Black Love interviews and articles, and to watch The Mama's Den podcast, visit www.BlackLove.com

Rural birthing centers are closing at an alarming pace in Wisconsin and across the country, but Door County Medical Center CEO Brian Stephens says their birthing center isn't going anywhere. Stephens and Dr. Dorene Dempster join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about why rural hospitals struggle to keep the service going and what the Medical Center does to keep theirs open to serve our isolated community.

In this episode, Jessica and I begin with a question: How does one stay rooted in beauty without being consumed by it?Our conversation traces the slow emergence of Babalon—the archetypal force of erotic creativity, sovereignty, and sacred presence—as she rises from beneath perception and into felt experience. We explore how this creative power nourishes when embodied, but also how it can distort when separated from feeling.We draw on priestess and magician lineages to consider what it means to grow in relation to beauty—to open without losing oneself, to feel deeply without flooding, and to hold the creative current with integrity.This is an episode for those navigating the subtle path between inspiration and fragmentation, and seeking to rise gently, steadily, into the sacred power of presence. --------------------Jessica Christine is the creator of DeerWomen. Her work has been featured internationally. As a Creative Director, she has brought together worlds and traveled worldwide with event management, welcoming and taking care of all needs of visiting high-profile ambassadors, including royals of Belgium. As a STEM teacher, she has taught coding and 3D printing through gaming and robotics. Mentored by Francesca Lia Block, Maja D'Aoust and attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium amongst others. At an early age, she cultivated a strong interest in mythology, evolution, travel, and esoteric sciences and applied those interests to the several facets of visual arts. In 2006 she began traveling to the Middle East, where she lived and worked for a number of years. In 2010, she launched DeerWomen, a world to combine her fascination with the art of travel, tea and folklore's long and wonderful history of ritual objects with intent. In 2022, we welcome DeerWomen's reopening in the heart of Belgium, Antwerpen.Jessica strives to join the quiet intimacy and elegance of herbs with the magic of storytelling: narratives that emerge from myths, cultures, and stories, both new and old; universal and personal.Moreover, every work of art holds beauty and strength over time while imbuing the atmosphere of unique traditions and histories. Pieces are sourced from around the globe, made from nature and crafted with intention. --------------------Songs for the Witch Woman by Jack Parsons & Marjorie CameronPoems written and read by Marjorie Cameron from An Evening with Cameron - MOCA U - MOCAtvAn interview with Kenneth Anger on Cameron, Jack Parsons etc - Düsseldorf 18.II.2013 --------------------Support Jessica --> https://deerwomen.comSupport V --> https://saturnvox.comSupport the Show --> https://ko-fi.com/saturnvox156

AD, reality TV star and podcast host, joins the Mamas to dish on going from a heartbreak on Love is Blind to finding her happily-ever-after on Perfect Match - where she met her fiancé, Ollie Sutherland. Now expecting their first child (we're screaming!), AD spills all the tea on her pregnancy body changes, planning two weddings, and how she's carrying her biggest life lessons into motherhood and marriage. The Mamas swap wisdom on breastfeeding, postpartum, and building a partnership...showing that no matter how you become a mama - self-care, support, and communication are everything.________________________ 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

Ep 151 Description:  "The more you stay curious, the more you grow and evolve, and that's going to bring you to your best self. So always stay curious." —Simone Toomer   Ever felt like the system doesn't believe you know your own body—or your own birth? You prepare, you research, you show up ready to advocate for yourself… only to face doubt, resistance, and voices that try to speak louder than your own. This episode dives deep into how you can reclaim your power, lean on community, and birth on your own terms—even when the world pushes back. Simone Toomer is a birth and postpartum doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator, sleep educator, and a fierce advocate for birthing autonomy. Drawing from her own experiences as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone brings raw honesty and lived wisdom to the conversation. Her work is rooted in community care, equity, and the belief that every birthing person has the right to be heard, supported, and fully informed. Tune in to hear a candid, soul-stirring conversation about the sacred power of sister circles, the courage to challenge systemic barriers, and the beauty of birthing with confidence. Hit play now and discover what it means to heal in community, stay curious, and truly reclaim your body and birth.   Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471    Episode Highlights: 03:03 Simone's First Pregnancy and Birth  06:38 Navigating Resistance and Preparing for Labor  10:02 Postpartum and Becoming a Doula 14:37 Simone's Second Pregnancy and Birth 23:26 Postpartum Anxiety  26:15 Reclaiming Birth and the Importance of Community    Connect with Simone: Simone Toomer is a birth and postpartum doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), childbirth educator, sleep educator, and passionate advocate for birthing autonomy and community care. Drawing from her own experiences as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone empowers families with knowledge, confidence, and compassionate support. Her work centers on equity, healing, and the belief that every birthing person deserves to feel seen, heard, and fully supported throughout their journey.   Website: http://www.wisewombandoula.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewombandoula/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewombandoula/?fref=ts   

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth. We explore my own C-section experience, why breech births aren't inherently dangerous, and how to prepare for a VBAC, twins, or a home birth—even when everyone around you says you're “high-risk.” This is not just about birth. It's about reclaiming our autonomy, questioning a broken system, and remembering that pregnancy is not a disease. It's a sacred biological process. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:10 – The truth behind rising C-section and NICU rates 11:55 – Choosing your birth team like you would buy a house 15:30 – Why midwifery care is essential, even if you choose a hospital birth 19:10 – What really causes the cascade of interventions 27:50 – My breech baby experience: Navigating fear, pressure, and a last-minute C-section 33:30 – Why doctors rarely ask if you want more kids after your first C-section 43:50 – VBACs: What the data actually says about risks and scar rupture 51:30 – The misleading “scar thickness” test and why some doctors weaponize it 56:20 – What hospitals don't want you to know about twin births and VBACs 1:01:20 – The outdated rituals of hospital birth and what to ask instead 1:07:30 – How the hospital environment sabotages labor 1:14:30 – Educating our daughters (and sons) to break the cycle 1:30:15 – Red flags to look out for in your OB care SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Stuart Fischbein's Birthing Instincts website and Instagram The Birthing Instincts podcast LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

⭐️ Get your free Human Design Chart https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video  In this episode of Provoking Prosperity, I sit in soulful conversation with Elysia Skye—intuitive mentor, award-winning speaker, and radiant truth-teller. Together, we explore the tender terrain where intuition becomes lifeline, voice becomes medicine, and visibility becomes initiation. Elysia shares the sacred unraveling of her path—how a cancer diagnosis called her deeper into devotion, how performance softened into presence, and how she began listening to the voice that had always known. We journey through: - The quiet power of intuition - The difference between performance and presence - What it means to evolve in public, and still choose truth - The sacredness of the voice in creative work - Navigating the projections that come with being seen - How devotion, not discipline, opens the gates to prosperity Elysia  work with The Brilliance Method invites visionary leaders to shed the masks and embody their essence—not someday, but now. This conversation is an invitation back to what's real, to what's raw, and to the kind of prosperity that begins in the heart and resounds through the voice. More About Elysia: Elysia Skye | Intuitive Mentor, Speaker & Creator of The Brilliance Method® Elysia Skye is an intuitive mentor, award-winning speaker, and the visionary behind The Brilliance Method®—a sacred framework guiding soulful leaders into aligned abundance through the quiet power of intuition, radical self-trust, and embodied clarity. Her path is one of deep listening. It was her own intuition that spoke the truth of a life-altering cancer diagnosis—an initiation that rooted her work in devotion, not performance. From that threshold forward, Elysia has committed her voice and vision to helping others reclaim their own. She's brought her medicine to spaces held by Oprah, Google, Sony, and L'Oréal—yet her deepest impact lives in the sacred moments where someone dares to follow their knowing. Through storytelling, resonance, and grounded accountability, Elysia invites others into prosperity that is no longer performed—but felt, lived, and spoken into being. She is the host of The Brilliance Method Podcast, where she explores the intersection of intuitive leadership, voice, and wealth—reminding us that brilliance is not something we chase. It's something we remember. Episode Flow: 00:00 — Opening Invocation 00:15 — Meet Elysia Skye: Intuitive Mentor, Speaker, Soul-Walker 02:14 — Listening That Heals: Intuition Through Illness 06:25 — When Fear Meets Devotion 09:30 — Discipline vs. Devotion: Redefining the Path 13:02 — Passion, Performance & Returning to Play 24:45 — The Voice as Sacred Instrument 27:33 — Authenticity Isn't a Role 31:50 — Presence as the Ultimate Power 35:09 — Projections, Sovereignty & Staying True 39:16 — Birthing the Brilliance Method 45:11 — The Gift of Being Seen While Still Becoming 50:29 — Closing Reflections: Choosing Love, Choosing Voice ✦  How To Connect with Elysia:   website: https://elysiaskye.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysiaskye Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elysiaskyecoach  the Emerald Collective: https://innercircle.thebrilliancemethod.com/emerald Podcast: www.elysiaskye.com/podcast   ✦  More from Miranda Mitchell FREE DOWNLOADS:   - https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/downloads Free Dancing with Shadows and Stillness Oracle WebAPP - www.shadowsandstillness.com (scroll down and tap on button, then go to the top right corner and tap the arrow, tap the top link for directions on how to download to phone). Free 15-minute Clarity Call Website I www.miranda-mitchell.com Email I miranda@miranda-mitchell.com Instagram I www.instagram.com/mirandajmitchell ✦  Leave your feedback for the show:https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/contact-me        

In this powerful episode, lawyer and mother-of-two Tessa shares her contrasting birth experiences in Darwin, Northern Territory. Her first birth with daughter Frankie was everything she'd hoped for - a quick, low-intervention delivery at a private hospital with excellent postnatal care. But when she fell pregnant with her second daughter Millie, everything changed. Healthscope announced without warning that they were closing the maternity ward at Darwin Private Hospital, leaving 61 women - including Tessa at 28 weeks pregnant - scrambling to find alternative care. Sponsor: Pregnancy is beautiful, but it can come with its share of discomfort. That’s why Little Company in Collingwood — and their sister spa, About Time in Torquay — offer dedicated pregnancy-safe treatments that support you through every stage — from the very beginning right up until the final days. Their Pregnancy Ritual Facial is a blissful, tailored experience designed to calm hormonal skin changes and restore radiance, using products that you can trust for you and your baby’s wellbeing. Their Pregnancy Massage — using a pregnancy pillow, adjustable beds, and experienced therapists who adapt the massage to your body’s needs on the day. Using Pure Mama’s pregnancy-safe product range, this restorative massage is designed to ease muscular tension, support circulation, and help you feel at home in your changing body. Whether you're in Melbourne or down the coast, Little Company and About Time are here to nurture you — and your baby — through it all. You can enjoy 15% off all pregnancy treatments for the year of 2025. Put ‘ABSxLTCO’ in appointment notes and the discount will be applied when payment is taken post treatment. Book your moment of care at littlecompany.com.au or atthebathhouse.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Anita is breaking down what a peanut ball is, as well as how to prepare yourself ahead of time and use one for a more comfortable delivery. If you are curious about whether you should use one (as well as what size to get and how to use it), this episode is for you!- - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!Resources and References Anita's online Bump to Birth self-paced programAnita's InstagramTo Birth and Beyond on InstagramShow Notes 0:55 - Join Bump to Birth, today!2:47 - Anita introduces today's episode!3:51 - What IS a peanut ball, and how it's different from a traditional exercise ball!5:02 - Can we us a peanut ball with an epidural?5:52 - Anita discusses when you'd use a peanut ball in labour (and before!)7:55 - How does the peanut ball help with labour progress?9:24 - The importance of learning different ways to use the peanut ball before delivery10:25 - Anita describes common peanut ball positions15:52 - Why you should try these positions ahead of time, if possible!17:10 - Advice for you if you are looking to get your own peanut ball19:09 - Episode wrap up

If you've ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who's about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she's preparing for baby #3, and this time? It's not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It's about mental health. Nervous system regulation. Self-advocacy. And building a postpartum setup that actually supports her.In this raw and radically honest conversation, Kristin and Deena go deep on:What Deena learned from two very different birth experiencesHow she's breaking the fear–tension–pain cycle with science-backed toolsWhy the key to a “good birth” isn't epidural vs. unmedicated - it's how you're treatedWhat it looks like to prep your partner and kids to support you after birthHow to unapologetically ask for what you need - even when it's uncomfortableYou'll walk away feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take up space in your birth and postpartum experience - because you deserve to be held, seen, and supported. This isn't about being perfect. It's about being powerful.Fisher Price x Big Little Feelings - Brain-boosting play kits designed by expertsThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Go to K12.com/BLF today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll today!Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag FREE with your first order!Visit www.functionhealth.com/feelings or use gift code FEELINGS100 at sign-up for your own health. The first 1000 to join using our link get a $100 credit toward their membership.LMNT is offering a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/BEDTIME to get yours!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recent study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health looks at obstetric care in all 50 states. It found a widespread loss in care for pregnant people that is disproportionately impacting rural communities. The study's lead author, Katy Backes Kozhimannil, joins MPR News host Nina Moini to dig into its findings. Kozhimannil is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and co-director of the Rural Health Research Center at the University of Minnesota.

Kelly is joined by Mallory Hansen, Holistic Birth + Postpartum Doula to discuss the roadmap to support your pregnancy, rewiring birth fears and benfits of having a Doula in your back pocket. Tune in today! Connect with Mallory   Free Telegram Community: Rewire Yourself Rich  Enroll in The Rewired Rich Practitioner Certification Apply to MTSU Mastermind  Join Money Multiplier Membership  Connect on Instagram 

Derek talks with guest Verne Harnish, founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs'​ Organization (EO) and author of the best-selling book “Scaling Up”, about including his family in his business, building anti-fragile children and companies, and what's new for Scaling Up.Verne Harnish is the founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), with over 14,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO's premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants” held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today.Founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past three decades helping companies scaleup.The “Growth Guy” syndicated columnist, he's also the Venture columnist for FORTUNE magazine. He chairs the bi-annual ScaleUp Summits in collaboration with Bloomberg LIVE.He's the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits which is translated into 9 languages; and along with the editors of Fortune, authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times” for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword. His latest book Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.Verne serves on several boards including chairman of The Riordan Clinic and the newly launched Geoversity. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.Learn more at https://scalingup.com/

In this episode, we explore the symbiotic relationship between body-based healing and spiritual connection through the lens of heart-centered practices. Jess Garet shares her journey into somatic therapy, sparked by personal experiences with grief and body awareness. She discusses how somatic practices can guide both clients and therapists in emotional release, deep presence, and authentic transformation. Listeners are invited to participate in hands-on heart-centered practices designed to foster a deeper connection with their inner selves. MEET Jess GaretJessica Garet is a somatic psychotherapist, heart doula, and founder of AiRE Healing. With over two decades of experience supporting transformation through body-centered therapy, energy healing, and intuitive listening, Jess helps people come home to the intelligence of their own bodies. Her work bridges the spiritual and the cellular, guiding others through grief, awakening, and the mystery of being human. Through her unique lens, she invites us into sacred conversation with ourselves, each other, and the living world.Find out more at AiRE Healing with Jess Garet and connect with Jess on InstagramThe power of somatic experiencingDiscovering the Heart DoulaAddressing clients' storiesThe power of orientingHeart-centered somatic practicesConnect With Me Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into SessionsInstagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomHolistic Mindful Check-Ins by Chris McDonald, LCMHCSSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass

This week Doug goes to the moon (allegedly), Jason talks about a man with a bucket on his head, Mike makes friends with a robot, and Matt longs for Denny's.Support the showStarting your own podcast? Use this link to receive a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid account with Buzzsprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1671664LinktreeBuy us a beer!Join us in Discord!DLUTI.comUnplanned PodnancyUndefined Graphics (Photography & Graphic Design)Ghoulish MortalsInquiries: dlutipod@gmail.comDon't Look Under The Internet PO BOX 6437 Aurora IL 60598

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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 is a multi part series! This is part 5 of a multi part podcast series regarding birthing options and a God centered birth experience.  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! All 5 episodes to this series are out now. Discussed in this episode — Tara details her 2nd birth experience: birthing in a waiting room! — How to stay calm and relaxed while giving birth — Knowing about different birthing options — Learn the differences between a midwife & a doula —  Learn about the different resources that Tara offers via Christian Hypno Birthing for your 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.   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

There is an interesting discussion related to birth and nursing babies, as relates to pagans. Can a Jew assist a pagan in childbirth? What about vice-versa? Can a Jew nurse a pagan baby? What about vice-versa? Lots of interesting discussions on this daf. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.24a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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

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

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.

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?