Podcasts about empowered pregnancy

What happens when you grow up homeschooled on a sailboat, then experience public school, only to return to homeschooling as a parent? Shellbe's remarkable journey offers a window into an educational path less traveled, filled with powerful insights for any parent questioning traditional education.Born to parents who rejected conventional schooling, Shellbe spent her early years cruising the Bahamas on a sailboat. Her "classroom" was the open water, where learning to navigate charts, catch fish, and take responsibility weren't electives—they were survival skills. Using the Calvert School curriculum, her education blended formal academics with real-world application in ways most children never experience. "I knew responsibility," Shellbe reflects, recounting how she sailed dinghies with her toddler sister at just eight years old, learned to recover from capsizing, and developed problem-solving skills that have served her throughout life.When Shellbe entered public school in seventh grade, the contrast was stark. The rigid bell schedule, curriculum gaps, and social dynamics created challenges that shaped her understanding of what education could and should be. Despite her strong foundation in reading and writing, she struggled when the system couldn't accommodate her learning style—an experience that would later inform her approach to teaching her own daughter.Now homeschooling as a single parent, Shellbe has crafted an education for her daughter that honors both structure and freedom. With formal lessons sometimes just twice weekly, learning happens organically through exploration, measurement, and discovery. When her five-year-old spends a morning examining caterpillars with a magnifying glass, creating habitats, and measuring specimens, Shellbe recognizes this as valuable education that transcends textbooks.Whether you're currently homeschooling, considering the leap, or simply curious about alternative educational paths, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about how learning happens and what truly matters in preparing children for a fulfilled life.Connect with Shellbe:Instagram and Facebook are @Vital.Roots.CoachingShellbe is offering a FREE masterclass on how to have an Empowered Pregnancy & Birth next Friday the 16th!!What is the most important thing we can teach our kids?HOW TO HANDLE AN EMERGENCY!This could mean life or death in some cases!Help a child you know navigate how to handle an emergency situation with ease:Let's Talk, Emergencies! -and don't forget The Activity Book!The Tuttle Twins - use code Cheryl15 for 15% the age 5-11 series!Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Stillbirth affects thousands of families each year, yet misinformation persists. What are the risk factors, and how do disparities in care contribute? Heather Florescue, MD, FACOG, OBGYN at the University of Rochester Medical Center, sheds light on the psychological toll of stillbirth, the often-overlooked postpartum period, and steps to reduce risk during pregnancy and conception. We then spoke to Samantha Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, shares her personal journey and the advocacy efforts supporting families and driving change. Join us as we explore how to navigate pregnancy concerns, advocate for better care, and break the silence surrounding stillbirth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in this episode loa shares her top 10 tips for a healthy and empowered pregnancy  she shares:  - how your nutrition impacts yourself and your baby - what healthy embodiment actually means during pregnancy and your post-partum time  - about the importance of the right support system and connection to nature - how the power of your mind influences your birth experience - why strengthening your instincts and intuition is so important - why preparing for your life after birth a game changer  enjoy listening to this sacred and meaningful episode about how to create a healthy and empowered pregnancy. _____  loa on instagram: @loa.helser her soulful motherhood channel on instagram: https://ig.me/j/AbZObHWZ1UxziRB6/ you also might like loas online workshops (some are in german & some are in english) have a look here: https://loahelser.com/german-community/ her website: www.loahelser.com 

Send us a textIn 2013 Samantha Banerjee was pregnant with her first child, she lovingly named, Alana. Nearing the end of a textbook pregnancy and just days away from meeting her baby girl, the unthinkable happened. Alana died from stillbirth. And thus began Samantha's empowering grief journey that has captured national attention through tireless advocacy for stillbirth awareness and prevention. Samantha, who lives in New York with her husband and two healthy children, is nationally-renowned within the loss community for her candid writing on grief and has been featured in The Washington Post, TODAY, ProPublica, and ABC News. To learn more about Samantha's advocacy work with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, visit pushpregnancy.org.Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, edited and produced by Monica Charette, with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US (shineoncass@gmail.com) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.Our podcast's theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!If you appreciate our grief podcast and would like the opportunity to support what we are doing to give space for families to share their grief stories, you can make a listener's gift. Your kind support will help fund the host site, editing, and production. You can Venmo @shineoncass noting Holding The Light Podcast, or Email us at holdingthelightpodcast@gmail.com. Love what you heard? leave us a review on Apple P...

When a mother has the devastating experience of leaving the hospital without a baby and perhaps only a memory box, many in our society expect them to get on with living and go back to their normal life.  But their life is changed forever, and many don't recognize or acknowledge that. Today we will hear the story of grief, anger, a battle, and finally, a life's purpose for one mother who had to walk this hard path. Through her mission, she struggled to get family leave extended to grieving parents, so no one would have to suffer as she did. She also discovered the importance of providing resources for self-care and connection to bereavement groups. Elizabeth “Liz” O'Donnell is a steadfast infant loss advocate leading the charge in raising awareness and prevention of stillbirth and infant mortality. Her daughter, Aaliyah, was born still in 2020. Today, she runs a one-woman non-profit, Aaliyah in Action, keeping her daughter's spirit alive, supporting mothers and families across the country who experience the pain of losing a baby, and advocating for legislation that could reduce the number of U.S. stillbirths. Liz is also a Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, a grassroots initiative that advocates for evidence-based, respectful, and equitable maternity care aimed at preventing loss when possible. Before her advocacy work, Liz was a dedicated D.C. Public Schools elementary math and science schoolteacher for 7 years.    Listen and Learn: What hospitals traditionally do when a baby is born still How it feels for one mom to leave the hospital with empty arms That some states give FMLA leave for the parents of loss, and some don't Why Liz created this package for other grieving moms What is in the Self Care Box and why many hospitals now give out the boxes How you can share the importance of post-loss care with your hospital or agency   Resources & Mentions: Aaliyah in Action Push for Empowered Pregnancy Count the Kicks Elizabeth O'Donnell - hello@aaliyahinaction.org   Related Products from InJoy: Guide to Grief and Healing After the Loss of Your Baby

In this episode I chat with Dr. Sara Edwards, who has devoted her 35-year career to transforming nurse-midwifery research, education, and clinical practice caring for women before, during and after pregnancy and birth. She is also a nurse researcher examining how the mother's gut microbiome health impacts fetal and maternal health. Sara is CEO and founder of Sara Edwards Wellness, an online perinatal health coaching business for women wanting evidence-based support and guidance for an empowered pregnancy, strong baby, and a transformative labor and birth. Switch to Natural Cycles- a nonhormonal birth control and fertility tracking app. Use coupon code BREADTHERAPY  for 15% off an annual plan + free thermometer Reach out to Dr. Sara Edwards: https://www.instagram.com/saraedwardsllc, https://www.facebook.com/share/CvwNMXSZRpMkAa6T/ https://www.facebook.com/saraedwardscoaching/, https://take2heart.com/apps/materna-bp/ FREEBIE: “What You Won't Learn in Your Regular Prenatal Appointments” Pregnancy Preparedness Guide: Top 3 Strategies for a Healthy Pregnancy https://pages.saraedwards.co/free-guide-1 Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, visit www.breadtherapymama.com Join my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22a7bc97214/newsletter-sign-up  Sourdough Starter Kits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BreadTherapyMama 

In this heartfelt episode of the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss podcast, we are joined by Domenique Rice, a devoted mother and advocate who navigates the complex journey of grief after stillbirth. Domenique shares her personal story of losing her son, TJ, at 36 and a half weeks, and the transformative path she's walked since then. Domenique discusses her role as a bereaved mother of five, an advocate for stillbirth awareness, and a community leader. She highlights the importance of breaking the silence around child loss and empowering families to navigate their grief unapologetically. As the Operations Director for Push for Empowered Pregnancy and a BIPOC support group facilitator for Return to Zero Hope, Dominique passionately addresses the systemic issues that contribute to stillbirths and emphasises the urgent need for awareness, research, and support. Throughout the episode, Dominique offers practical advice on how to advocate for oneself in the workplace after loss, manage triggers, and find ways to parent a child who is no longer physically present. Her candid reflections remind us that grief is a lifelong journey, one that evolves but never fully fades. Join us as we explore the power of community, the significance of honouring both grief and joy, and how speaking up can make a difference for families affected by stillbirth. Whether you're navigating your own journey of loss or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of wisdom, strength, and compassion. Connect with Domenique further: @Stillbirthmamafightingforlight (IG) https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenique-rice/ (linkedin) @pushforempoweredpregnancy (IG) @rtzhope (IG) Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey. Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode. Apply to become a Pregnancy Loss practitioner: https://sharna-southan.mykajabi.com/practitioner-program-application-1 Follow me on Instagram: @instituteofhealing_pl @pregnancyloss_podcast Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this podcast is not intended as medical advice. For personal medical advice and support, consult with your healthcare provider. Your Feedback Matters: If you found value in this episode, kindly leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is crucial in helping us deliver content that supports, informs, and heals. Feel free to share this episode on social media and tag us with your insights and takeaways. Sharna Southan Pregnancy Loss Practitioner & Trauma informed Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing_pl/ W: www.sharnasouthan.com

In today's must-listen episode, "Breaking the Silence: Expert Panel on Understanding and Preventing Stillbirths," host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, brings together three renowned experts in stillbirth: Dr. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, the world's leading expert on the placenta and Director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit at Yale School of Medicine; Jennica Hill of Measure the Placenta; and Samantha Durante Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy. Dr. Kliman, whose life's mission is to prevent all preventable stillbirths, shares his groundbreaking insights into the placenta's critical role in pregnancy. Jennica Hill and Samantha Durante Banerjee, both survivors of stillbirth, offer powerful perspectives and practical advice from their advocacy work with Measure the Placenta and PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy. Tune in to hear them dive deep into the vital role of the placenta, essential steps for preventing stillbirth, and valuable resources available for those who have experienced such a loss. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering discussion that could make a difference in the lives of many. About Harvey Kliman: Dr. Kliman, an MD, PhD graduate from the University of Chicago, has dedicated over forty years to advancing our understanding of infertility and pregnancy complications. His contributions to placental research include developing the "Kliman" method of trophoblast purification, insights into trophoblast differentiation and invasion, and the discovery of fetal fibronectin in the placenta. He is currently exploring the critical role of serotonin in placental and fetal growth. To learn more about his extensive research, visit klimanlabs.yale.edu. ***Beyond his research and teaching at Yale, Dr. Kliman consults on complex cases of unexplained infertility and pregnancy issues. For support please contact him at harvey.kliman@yale.edu. To learn more about Samantha and Angel Alana: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/our-team To learn more about Jennica: Mom to Hugo, born still October 2021 http://www.jennicahill.com/, Jennica Hill on IMDb, Watch INTERSECTION the Series (I co-created, co-wrote, co-produced, and acted in it!), Jennica's YouTube Channel Measure the Placenta: Measure the Placenta's mission is to share information about placenta size as a measurable risk factor to potentially prevent stillbirths. Visit Measure the Placenta to find these resources and many more: - List (by state) of providers who will measure using Estimated Placental Volume (EPV): measuretheplacenta.org/providers - How to measure the placenta: measuretheplacenta.org/how - Resources for loss families: measuretheplacenta.org/lossfamilies - Information about requesting EPV if you're pregnant: measuretheplacenta.org/pregnant - How to implement EPV as a practitioner: measuretheplacenta.org/practitioner PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy: www.pushpregnancy.org - Donate to both PUSH and Measure the Placenta at pushpregnancy.org/donate (mention MTP in the comments to earmark) - Resources for stillbirth families: pushpregnancy.org/resources - Resources for subsequent pregnancies after loss: pushpregnancy.org/pal - Empowered Pregnancy Tips for stillbirth prevention: pushpregnancy.org/tips (including - Advocating for Yourself & Questions to Ask Your Provider: pushpregnancy.org/advocate) - Stillbirth Prevention Tools for providers: pushpregnancy.org/tools (including Rainbow Clinic Model: pushpregnancy.org/rainbowclinic) - Order Educational Materials: pushpregnancy.org/materials - Online Pregnancy After Loss Provider Training: pushpregnancy.thinkific.com (use code PPN at checkout for 65% off!) - Stillbirth Awareness PSA Ad (YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwhCok9l-2k?si=jJMtOtbcrfs1MKsR) NICHD Stillbirth Advocacy Working Group Patient Listening Session recording: https://youtu.be/hFjKp-yz6-U?si=RryM422HZ748Do4T National Postpartum Awareness Week for Black, Brown & Indigenous Birthing People: www.speakmovechange.net/paw (recordings from PAW2024) Additionally, reach out to Chasing the Rainbows, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and uniting baby loss survivors across all 50 states. They provide free daily support, guidance, and resources to individuals, couples, and families dealing with infertility or grieving after pregnancy and infant loss. For more details, visit chasingtherainbows.org.

Welcome to another episode of the Tendrils of Grief podcast. Today, we have a deeply moving and inspiring guest, Elizabeth “Liz” O'Donnell. After the heart-wrenching experience of being sent home empty-handed from the hospital following the stillbirth of her daughter, Aaliyah, Liz decided to share her pain publicly. Her Instagram post, showing her holding Aaliyah in her hospital bed, went viral, drawing attention to the often overlooked struggles of stillborn families. Fueled by the outpouring of support and a desire to honor her daughter's spirit, Liz left her teaching career to advocate for parents of stillborn children. She founded the nonprofit organization Aaliyah in Action, which provides curated “self-care” packages as a first step toward healing for birthing parents and families. Liz also took on the fight for more compassionate maternity leave laws, successfully pushing for the passage of an Emergency Bereavement Bill in D.C. in March 2021. Today, Aaliyah in Action has partnered with 21 hospitals across six states and the District of Columbia. Liz's advocacy work continues nationally as the Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, a parent-led group dedicated to reducing the U.S. stillbirth rate and empowering expectant families. Recently, PUSH launched a Pregnancy After Loss Provider Training program to help prenatal care providers offer sensitive care to patients who are pregnant again after a perinatal loss. Join us as we delve into Liz's journey, her mission to support and advocate for stillborn families, and her tireless efforts to create meaningful change.   Episode Highlights   ·       Elizabeth O'Donnell ·       Tendrils of Grief podcast ·       stillbirth advocacy ·       Aaliyah in Action ·       self-care packages for bereavement ·       Emergency Bereavement Bill ·       PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy ·       pregnancy after loss ·       perinatal loss support ·       maternal mental health ·       stillborn families ·       maternity leave laws ·       prenatal care providers ·       grief support ·       bereavement care ·       Mental health awareness ·       Bereavement support and resources ·       Advocacy for parental rights ·       Changes in maternity leave policies ·       Nonprofit organizations making a difference ·       Personal stories of grief and healing ·       Social media activism and its impact ·       Support for families experiencing stillbirth ·       Training programs for healthcare providers ·       The role of community in healing after loss     More about Elizabeth “Liz”  O'Donnell     Website www.aaliyahinaction.org Instagram @aaliyahinaction Facebook Aaliyah in Action     Did you enjoy today's episode?   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In   Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Let me hear your thoughts!

Season 3 starts NOW!HEY SHAYLA PODCAST IS BACK!!!! Quick update: - The Hey Shayla podcast GIVES. ME. LIFE!!!- We're due with baby #3 at the end of the summer (keeping gender a surprise)- We're headed to Hawaii soon - wish us luck- When we get back we have the girls birthday party- I'm also planning my sister's baby shower (she's due 10 days before me!) and I'm planning on doing meal prep! Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast! Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right. I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshayla Xo Shay Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!http://heyshayla.com/podcastemail Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workoutshttps://www.heyshayla.com/expectingandempoweredpod*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrierhttps://www.heyshayla.com/tushbabypod *Iksplor: Wool base layerhttp://heyshayla.com/iksplorPod*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryhttp://heyshayla.com/hypnobabiesPod*PlushBeds: NonToxic Mattress (no discount)http://heyshayla.com/plushbedsPOD*GoDiaperFree...

Their teeth fall out anyway... Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 061 Do I Need to Bring MY BABY To The Dentist? With Pediatric Dentist @Doctor_StaciDoctor Staci Whitman is a Functional Kids' Dentist in North Portland, Oregon. She is the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. Her dentistry/practice is grounded by science and powered by love.She has also created, Fygg, aMicrobiome TOOTHPASTE!Resources: Microbiome Test: Brittle (DoctorStaci gets 10% off)Find a function dentist: AskTheDentist.comFind a AirWay Specialist: BretheInstituteAAPMDBOOK: The Dental Diet Dr. Price and Dr. Stephen Lynn Chewing Device: Myo MunchieThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast! Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right. I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshayla Xo Shay Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!http://heyshayla.com/podcastemail Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workoutshttps://www.heyshayla.com/expectingandempoweredpod*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrierhttps://www.heyshayla.com/tushbabypod *Iksplor: Wool base layerhttp://heyshayla.com/iksplorPod*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryhttp://heyshayla.com/hypnobabiesPod*PlushBeds: NonToxic Mattress (no discount)http://heyshayla.com/plushbedsPOD*GoDiaperFree...

Camila is a surrogate Loss Mom who experienced a full term stillbirth. In this episode we discuss her experiences with her surrogacy, the weight it put on her and her family and the preventable death of the baby that she was carrying. We talk about how her grief manifested, her relationship with the biological parents, and her calling to join advocacy and prevention efforts with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy. As the Director of Communications, she has recently finished her time in DC advocating for changes in legislation to help put a stop to preventable stillbirth.  This is a very specific topic within an already very rare category. Please share this if you know someone who has had a similar experience as Camila. Find Camila on IG: @surrogacy_loss_mama To get involved: Pushpregnancy.org Preventative measures: Countthekicks.org  *************************************I am not a doctor or a therapist. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions!For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another drops! Instagram  @thekatherinelazarYoutube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/ Follow me on Social Media:Instagram and Facebook: @thekatherinelazar

In episode 49, we sit down with two members of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, Allie Felker and Ana Lepe Vick.  These ladies share their personal stories of losing their babies to stillbirth, how this can happen to anyone, and what drove them to join PUSH to raise awareness and fight for change.  We also discuss two very important Federal Bills that would help prevent stillbirths.  We need you to call your Representatives and ask them to support the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act and the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (SPA) (there is more information on each below).Ana Lepe Vick is a maternal health advocate and stillbirth rights activist who grew up in the Bay Area and is a recent North Carolina transplant. She and Joshua, her husband of 16 years, are parents to 3 beautiful children (one no longer in their arms, but always in their hearts). Her traumatic experience with two miscarriages and her middle son, Owen Nathaniel's, unexpected stillbirth at delivery in 2015, called her to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. As the Co-Director of Communications for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and Count the Kicks' Latinx Advisor, she is on the frontline of the movement to push for systemic change and save babies in memory of her son and all babies gone too soon. Allie Felker is a California native and a mother to three. She is a self-proclaimed loudmouth and high school debate nerd. Allie enjoys public speaking and actually met her husband by giving a TEDx talk! Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, her first pregnancy was perfect. As a healthy 28-year-old she never dreamed something could go wrong, especially after surpassing that daunting 13-week mark. But at nearly 32 weeks Allie was blindsided to learn that her son Henry Justice Felker (Hank) had died in her womb and would be stillborn. Allie has found peace through advocacy and enjoys using her voice as a way to parent Hank. She has two living children, Octavia Victory (Tavie) and Maximus Valor (Max) who are advocates in training. PUSH For Empowered PregnancyPUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is on a mission to end preventable stillbirth, and we're not taking no for an answer. 65 babies are dying in the second half of pregnancy every single day in the US. This is unacceptable and it's beyond time for change.​PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy exists for one reason, and one reason alone: to kickstart the pace of change in the US using big, bold, innovative action to save as many babies' lives as possible, as quickly as possible.www.pushpregnancy.org/ Instagram: @pushpregnancyCALL TO ACTIONContact your representatives with a pre-populated message about SHINE and SPA using this link: bit.ly/StopStillbirth  Information on Stillbirth Prevention BillsMore information about SHINE (H.R. 5012/S.2647)More information about SPA (H.R.4581/S.2231)Connect with Allie & Ana: @allierosefelker & @stillmysonConnect with Us:United SHE Stands InstagramOther Resources:countthekicks.orgThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/Instagram: @kevIf you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.

Sorry I ghosted you... this is what's up Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 059 Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast! If you love listening I'd be so grateful if you left a review!Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra code: HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher code: Welcome10 *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect! Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

On today's episode, I have personal friend and Doctor of Chiropractic, Brittany Koch. Brittany specializes in helping women, particularly in the area of pregnancy and postpartum. We talk about health and best practices for expecting moms. We also dig into business, parenthood, and the overall journey of blending life to enjoy all that it has to offer.   Resources from this episode:   Empowered Prenatal is a new course teaching you how to decrease modern day stressors to prepare for an optimal birth and healthy postpartum. No matter what type of birth you plan to have, this will help you prepare and feel empowered. This is not a birth class - it's specifically to inform + empower you through the entire prenatal journey!   Access the course here: https://www.empoweredprenatal.com/ Use code “MOLLY” at the checkout to take 15% off! It includes: 7 Engaging Modules 2+ hours of Video Content Access to Private Facebook Group Prenatal Exercise Education + Guides Supplement Education Grocery Shopping Education + Guide And more!   Access the course here: https://www.empoweredprenatal.com/ Use code “MOLLY” at the checkout to take 15% off!   Check Out Brittany's Practice: Here   Find Brittany on Instagram: Here    Check Out My Website: Here   Book a 15 minute 1:1 Discovery Call: Here     Sign Up For Virtual Bootcamp Groups: Here   Discover Coaching Mentorship: Here    Check Out 14 Nights of Easy Dinner Recipes: Here    Get Your Printable Goal Guide: Here    Thank you for listening to this episode! Please take a screenshot and share your biggest takeaway on your Instagram stories and tag me @molly.asplin so that I can shout you out! Until next time,    Molly Asplin    Facebook | Instagram | TikTok *Team Beachbody® does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach's income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings for the most recent information on the actual incomes of all our Coaches.

In today's episode we speak with Dr. Elliot Berlin, an award-winning prenatal chiropractor, childbirth educator, labor support bodyworker, and co-founder of Berlin Wellness Group in Los Angeles, California. Things we talk about in this episode: Informed choice Empowered pregnancy and birth Breech births VBAC Links From The Episode: Dr. Berlin's website: https://www.doctorberlin.com/ Informed PregnancyⓇ Podcast: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/listen Informed Pregnancy Plus: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Chrissy Teigen clip chatting about Dr. Berlin: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqa8e_npO8q/ Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order Splash Blanket: https://bit.ly/3JPe1g0 - use code DIAH for 10% off your order Esembly: https://bit.ly/3eanCSz - use code DIH20 to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Send us your birth story: https://bit.ly/3jOjCKl Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: www.diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Ellen Fisher Ellen is a mama of 5 living on beautiful Hawaii. She is a home birthing and home schooling mama who loves growing her own food and is a vegan of 16 years. She's also a podcast host of her own podcast called The Ellen Fisher Podcast which I very much recommend you check out, and she just launched The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course sharing her own birth wisdom as well as that of selected experts. In today's episode you get to hear about each of her 5 natural and empowering home births. She dives on into the pearls of wisdom she gained from each and every one of them and the difference between them.  There is so much valuable birthing wisdom in this episode so strap on in as we dive on into her beautiful birth stories. Curious about Ellen? Find her on instagram as @ellenfisher Ellen's Birth Course https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Find All Links & Resources here:  www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/links

How does NY compare to New Zealand?! New York Vs New Zealand Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Becca LovelessHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 058Guest: @becca.lovelessIt's no secret that general care the United States is sub par at best when it comes to labor and postpartum.  Becca Loveless and her husband moved to NZ when their first was just 10 months old. While living in New Zealand they became pregnant with their second. I've been eager to talk with her about the similarities and differences in her pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum experience each place!Check out Becca's YouTube channel hereThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast a judgement free Motherhood podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified  Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier   *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery Let's Connect!  Instagram (@heyshayla) YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Do you ever question your own screen time or time on social media? Have you ever considered deleting your social media accounts? This Influencer (with over half a million followers) did. Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 057Guest: Lynzy Coughlin PA-C is a Physician Associate in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED for the past 14+ years. She I created her blog, Lynzy + Co. back in 2008 as a creative outlet from her career. And after spending the 7 (or so) years on social media , she decided to delete it all! She now communicates with her community via newsletters only as well as through her podcast, Motherhood Meets Medicine.She was overwhelmed with the amount of information online and how toxic it could be. And now shares the immense value of limiting your time online and expanding your life by soaking up more time in solitude.I asked her to be on the podcast to talk about life AFTER instagram and what it has brought to her life to encourage some of us to get off the app and connect in real life!Resources Mentioned: Blog about why she left IGLynzy's EMAIL LIST HERELynzy's podcast "Motherhood Meets Medicine" herePodcasts Lynzy mentions: 1. https://www.richroll.com/podcast/cal-newport-447/2. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balancing-the-tech-world-as-a-small-business/id1553782780?i=10005541794733. Jaron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfTZ82SxvHg Jaron's books: https://amzn.to/43gcXuhThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier  *Iksplor: Wool base layer  *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!

Have only 5 min or a full day to declutter? Doesn't matter these tips will ACTUALLY help!Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 056Is your house getting out of control?  "Decluttering at the Speed of LIfe" by Dana White, (@aslobcomesclean)  is such an  incredibly easy to digest book with simple tips!Dana K. White @aslobcomesclean is (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert and is the creator of the five step No Mess Decluttering Method. Dana is the author of: Organizing for the Rest of Us, Decluttering at the Speed of Life (a Wall Street Journal bestseller) and How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, where you can also find her podcast, and videos.Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect! Instagram (@heyshayla) YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

If you can barely find "me time" with 1 child this mom of 6 shares her secrets!Finding "ME TIME" with 6 kids! @meghanjoytoday Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 055Guest: Meghan Joy Yancy @meghanjoytoday is a mom of six! She has home schooled for 10 years and has multiple business.  So I had to know... where does she find "me time" and her answer was both surprising and liberating!! A must listen if you're struggling to find self care in motherhood!Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect! Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

How would you answer these questions:Do you want pictures? Do you have a funeral in mind? Do you want time with your baby? Stillbirth Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 054Guest: Hannah @hannah.eyl a teacher living in Minnesota. In 2021, her husband and her got pregnant and lost their first child.The stillbirth of their son, Jospeh, was a life changing event that they were not prepared for.Now, over a year later she's given birth to her second son, Amos.She shares what she's learned, how she's coped and some of the questions that caught her off guard.Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaResources mentioned:Photos in MN: nowIlaymedowntosleep.com Support: starlegacyfoundation.org Weighted Bear: https://www.mollybears.org Change pigment in photos: https://www.babyangelpics.com BOOK: Grieving the child i never knewXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier  *Iksplor: Wool base layer  *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!   Instagram (@heyshayla) YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self, funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast here. Thank you! Today on the podcast I am speaking with Ana Vick about the trauma of stillbirth and pregnancy loss. Ana believes in the importance of stillbirth prevention during pregnancy. Having experienced the trauma of pregnancy loss multiple times, and finding out more about Owen's reason for death helped her move from self-blame and shame and gave her some sort of closure. This allowed Ana to turn her story into a meaningful advocacy to support others not having to experience what she had.  About this week's guest Ana Lepe Vick is a maternal health advocate and stillbirth rights activist who grew up in the Bay Area and is a recent North Carolina transplant. She is a wife and mother of 3, known as Still My Son on social media where she finds support and inspiration to continue pushing for change in memory of her middle son, Owen Nathaniel, and all babies gone too soon. Owen was unexpectedly born still at almost 32 weeks of a perfect "textbook" pregnancy via crash c-section. She also suffered miscarriages before and after Owen's death so she's no stranger to the trauma of pregnancy loss. Although she would much rather have her son in her arms, she proudly parents Owen through her activism and role as Co-Director of Communications of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy (a stillbirth prevention non-profit she helped found with other bereaved families in 2021). As part of the Count the Kicks Influencer Advisory Board she leads targeted efforts to outreach to Spanish-speaking communities because every parent deserves to know how to protect their baby through fetal movement education. She is the Social Media Lead for the SHINE for Autumn Act, which is a bill she hopes will be passed soon for the U.S. to start making a systemic change to prevent stillbirths. In addition, Ana is helping to spread “Womb Wisdom” through her new educational platform, Sacred Birth Circle, where she interviews maternal health experts & birthing parents to help families be better informed about their pregnancy and birth journeys. She will always wish her family could be complete, but she's thankful she can keep her son's memory alive while saving babies in his honor. Check out Ana's links:Instagram Still My Son and Sacred Birth Circle Topics discussed in this episodeThe stillbirth of her son Owen The trauma of pregnancy lossThe importance of stillbirth prevention during pregnancyKnowing the reason for Owen's death helped Ana move from guilt and gave her some sort of closureResources mentioned in this episodeSupport the showSupport the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a complimentary Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

We can't get rid of Mom Guilt but we can try and manage it.Mom Guilt with Australian Mom and Life Coach  Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 053Guest: Sarah Kate is a mom and life coach in AustraliaMom Guilt is a VERY real thing I spoke with Sarah about what it is, how to identify mom guilt,  and how to manage it because like she said, it's because we LOVE our children and that is something that won't go away. G - Give yourself GraceU - Understand your 'Why'I - Identify your TriggersL - Look for the GoodT - Trust YourselfThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specifiedGo to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

It's a magical moment in your IVF journey when you conceive your baby.But the journey most certainly doesn't end there.Conception is an incredible milestone, but it's also just one part of your fertility journey. After you've conceived, you'll go through the stages of pregnancy, appointments with specialists, and of course the birth and finally meeting your beautiful baby.Throughout this whole process, it is so damn important that you feel empowered to have your pregnancy and birth YOUR way.Once your baby has been conceived via IVF, you may come to find that your pregnancy and birth are instantly treated as high-risk. Right at the outset, you might be told you need increased growth scans, a term induction, or other interventions - for no other reason than because you conceived via IVF.You could be the healthiest woman in the world, but the medical system is suddenly telling you that it doesn't matter and making your choices for you. It can feel like a total slap in the face.Your choices are yours, and yours alone. It's ok if that process feels right for you, but if it doesn't? Then you have the power to make your own choice.It can feel like a difficult path full of resistance, but in this episode, I'm going to empower you with the knowledge of what to expect in an IVF pregnancy, the paths you can take, and how to surround yourself with the right support.After this long journey, you can have the empowered birth that you deserve. Let's talk about how. To learn about interventions and how they can impact the physiological process of birth, tune into Episode 85 and let's delve into it.

What we can learn from a Dutch MidwifePostpartum care in the Netherlands and what we can learn from them w/ a Dutch midwifeHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 052Guest: Dajanfia is a midwife in the Netherlands with her own practise. But for most people she is known for my youtube and instagram content for expecting parents. @djanifa_verlosmoeder  She created her social media accounts to help prepare parents who didn't have access to the pregnancy and postpartum support during covid and continues to share to prepare parents.Postpartum is not typically something people prepare for when they're pregnant, but it is becoming increasingly more discussed. I wanted to talk with Dajanfia to learn how they do it in the Netherlands and what we can learn from them!Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Two psychologists talk about Postpartum Depression and AnxietyPostpartum Anxiety/Depression: How do you know if you have it? Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 051Guest: Chelsea and Caitlin @mamapsychologists Registered Psychologists in Alberta Canada, and most importantly, moms (to 4 kids 5 and under). They each had their own struggles coming into motherhood: Caitlin had 2 under 2, and Chelsea has experienced a stay in the NICU.Not only are they Psychologists they're best friends and wanted to help other mom's transition into this role. Have you ever Googled: "What is the difference between baby blues and Postpartum Depression?  Yeah, me too.This episode will give you a better idea about how to know the difference, what to do if you think you're experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety and what to do about it.Resources mentioned in podcast: postpartum.net Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier  *Iksplor: Wool base layer  *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

You know meditation is good for you but HOW do you do it if you have kids?  Tips for MEDITATING after kids from a meditation teacher and mother Hey Shayla Podcast Guest: Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful In Minutes and Meditation Mama. You can find her online: @yogaforyouonline Her podcast Mindful in Minutes MeditationThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaWe all know meditation is important, and if you're interested but think HOW can I possibly be with kids?  Kelly gives us some great tips for how to make it happen and understand why it's important!I interviewed Kelly Smith, a local Minnesota Mama, yoga and meditation teacher and podcaster to learn if it's too late or how we could start the practice now! I hope you enjoy! Learn more about Kelly and her podcast here at yogaforyouonline.comXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate forALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specifiedGo to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier   *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery Let's Connect!  Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Is Zero Waste Motherhood Possible? EASY swaps and tips! Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 049Guest: Amber founder of MN's 1st zero waste and [re]fill shop   @taremarketThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaAmber started living a zero waste lifestyle in 2017 and then became a mother in 2020. Throughout her entire pregnancy and the life of her daughter, she has strived to create as little waste as possible. She has learned many tips about reusing what she had, sourcing baby items second hand, and how to seek out amazing local resources (like the Minneapolis Toy Library) to help  minimize the clutter in her home while also providing stimulating and exciting toys to her kiddo!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning  code HEYSHAYLA*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra  code HEYSHAYLA*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher  code HEYSHAYLA*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier code HEYSHAYLA*Iksplor: Wool base layer code HEYSHAYLALet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Episode Title: 2nd Trimester Abortion with a WANTED pregnwncy with @emilykrichter  Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 048Guest: Emily Richter @emilykrichter Emily is a relentless advocate for comprehensive reproductive rights, and has testified in support of this cause to local and state government in her home state of Minnesota.She also shares her story on @fitfoodiefinds (her day job).Emily is a mama who has experienced a live birth (with her son, Bode), a TMFR or terminating for medical reasons (with her first baby at 20 weeks after a neural tube defect diagnosis), and 2 first trimester miscarriages -- given these various roads she's been on in motherhood, she is  a strong advocate for comprehensive reproductive rights (they saved her life), and support for birthing bodies everywhere -- from prenatal care to postpartum support.There are many strong feelings around abortion. But no matter where you stand, I wanted to share this story from a fellow Minnesotan of her 2nd trimester abortion. Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaResources mentioned: https://unrestrictmn.org/Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier    *Iksplor: Wool base layer  *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery Let's Connect!   Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Heather Del Castillo will be sharing her home birth story & the lessons she learned from the tragic death of her first son, Miles, as well as her pregnancy after loss journey with her daughter Nora in hopes of helping other families be more aware & be able to make informed decisions about their births. Please feel free to share your experiences with home birth or stillbirth in the comments. You can connect with Heather for grief support: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessandgrief/ https://www.wellnessandgrief.com Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow @PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else!Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you! DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

047 - Struggling as a working mom? You MUST listen to this. Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 048Guest: Morgan Molitor, content creator, marketing strategist, stylist and designer (AND mom of THREE)  @construction2styleConstruction2Style websiteWorking mom's have struggles that stay at home mom's don't, and visa versa.  I know the working from home narrative way too well and wanted to talk to Morgan, a working mom about how to thrive as well as some of the struggles!Morgan is the co-founder of construction2style, alongside her husband Jamie.She is also a mom of 3, content creator, marketing strategist, stylist and designer.Morgan is a forward thinker, risk taker, and nothing makes her happier than when she gets to play a small part in making people's dreams and lives thrive.Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla) YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Episode Title:  Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 046Guest: Ade Hoffman, Nature Play Facilitator & Early Childhood Consultant @natureplayallday on InstagramHas there ever been a time where you don't want to play "puppy" for the 100th time? Ever wonder how people get all the house things done AND play with their kids? Ade is here to challenge that thought. Instead of initiating all of your child play, she encourages observing them,  let them be bored and allow them to tap into their creative child play.  Because as much as we want to believe differently, they learn a lot through play! Ade Hofmann left over a decade of traditional teaching experience behind when she traded fluorescent lights for sunshine.  For the last six years, she has continued to rewrite the narrative of what early childhood looks and feels like.Her philosophy for early childhood education is that living is learning and that play is an essential right to for all! Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specified Go to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier  *Iksplor: Wool base layer  *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and deliveryLet's Connect! Instagram (@heyshayla) YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that many of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

045 - Want to ENJOY labor? Or at least more enjoyable? Hypnobabies w/founder Kerry TuschhoffHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 045 Guest: Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI @hypnobabiesofficial_ As a childbirth educator since 1989, a doula and hypnotherapist, Kerry has developed many educational programs for pregnant people, birthers, medical and childbirth professionals and hypnotherapists. Kerry created a very comprehensive childbirth program of her own; Hypnobabies Childbirth Education. CODE: HeyShaylaThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI have used Hypnobabies through two of my unmedicated births and recommend to ANYONE who is open to it. I thought it would be fun to have Kerry, the founder, on to talk about what hypnosis is, how it works, who should use it!I am an ambassador for Hypnobabies and have a discount code HEYSHAYLAXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate for ALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specifiedGo to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery  *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra (code: HeyShayla15) *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier  *Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

044 - Receiving an intuitive reading: Soul's purpose from AnnikaHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 044Guest: @alignedmamashealingThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast a judgement free Motherhood podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaHave you felt lost at all since becoming a Mother? We all have.What I would have given for some guidance during those early postpartum days.That is exactly what Annika with Aligned Mamas Healing does. She connects with your higher self and your soul's purpose along with reading your chakras.  Annika is a Mama to 4 and has been sensitive since she was a child. Her awakening came after healing her physical body using Medical Medium protocols, a plant based anti-inflammatory lifestyle. She found her spiritual mentor and became a certified Intuitive Life Coach. Now she works with other Mom's and their children to understand their souls purpose. If you'd like to schedule a reading with Annika click here to go to her website.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with (Discount code HEYSHAYLA for all)DELETE THE ONES NOT IN THE EPISODE:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA15*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer*hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

043 - Struggling with NO EXTRA TIME? Do THIS once a week w/ Biz and life coach  Retha Nichole Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 43Guest: @rethanicholeThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast a judgement free Motherhood podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaAs a parent, what would it be like to have MORE time in the day? Glorious right? Well, Retha Nichole, known as the South's Best Business & Life Coach teaches her clients to create systems and process that create habits for success. In this episode she talks about her trademark Sunday Planning to teach us how to add margin to our lives, because we all know we can all use more of that!I hope this episode helps to give you more time in your day. If you'd like more of Retha's resources you can check them out on Retha's Website https://www.hillridgeco.com/Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with (Discount code HEYSHAYLA for all)DELETE THE ONES NOT IN THE EPISODE:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA15*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier *Iksplor: Wool base layerLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Fear of Choking BLW: Choking v Gagging: with Pediatric Dietitian My Little Eater Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 042Guest: Edwana Kennedy Pediatric Dietitian  @mylittleeaterThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaWe're told we can start feeding our kids around 4 months, but how do we know they're actually ready?! What if they gag? Or are they choking? Will my kid be behind if we don't let him experiment with foods? Edwana Kennedy creator of My Little Eaters, walks us through of all of these questions to ease our minds about feeding our babies for the first time because it can be so stressful!Get 15% off of her courses with code HEYSHAYLAShe also created a guide sharing the 5 features you want in your high chair on my blog.Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra  code HEYSHAYLA*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher code HEYSHAYLA*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier code HEYSHAYLA*Iksplor: Wool base layer code HEYSHAYLALet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

TANTRUMS - This has worked SO well for us. With authors of "How to talk to so little kids listen" Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 41Guest: Joanna Faber and Julie King authors of "how to talk so little kids listen" @howtotalk.forparents Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaToddlers can be a HANDFUL, it seems suddenly when they turn 2 they're having a ton of meltdowns.  I was feeling this way until I started reading (listening to) the book "How to talk so little kids listen" and it changed the way I parent and I'm not kidding.I ENJOY her so much more because I learned how to validate her feelings, and work WITH her instead of against her. She is also happier and calmer now. I have the authors of the book on to discuss some of the tecniquices they lay out in the book. I cannot recommend it enough!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning  code HEYSHAYLA*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra  code HEYSHAYLA *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher  code HEYSHAYLA *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier code HEYSHAYLA *Iksplor: Wool base layer code HEYSHAYLALet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

40 - SCREEN TIME the okay, bad and ugly from speech & language therapists @weetalkersHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 040Guests: Carly & Katie speech & language therapists  @weetalkersWee talkers screen Tv show recommendations: https://www.weetalkers.com/blog//tv-shows-for-young-childrenWeetalkers story and song: https://www.heyshayla.com/weetalkerspodDISCOUNT CODE: HEYSHAYLAThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaScreentime is such a touchy subject!  We're already guilty for letting our kids watch it, do we really want to know how bad it is? Is it okay to use it as a tool so I can get something done? Is one device better than the other? Are there different show qualities? IS SCREEN TIME BAD?!If you've wondered these things, this is a judgement free episode about screen time. Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*Weetalkers: Quality "screen time" story time! *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA fordiscount*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for discountLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

037 - Should our kids ALWAYS be barefoot?Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 037Guest: Andy Bryant Natural Podiatrist @andybryant_podiatristBare Feet footwear reviews: Anya's Reviews 2 Brands he recommends during weaning: Altra and TopoSlippers: Baa Lambs NZKids Shoes Recommendation: Splay and Paper Crane Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaAndy is a natural podiatrist (someone who treats the feet and their ailments). He practices in a way that helps people reclaim their natural foot function rather than relying upon manual treatment, orthotics and supportive shoes.  In this episode we talk about our children's feet with real tangible ways to set them up to have less pain and better function in adulthood.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliates in this Episode:DELETE THE ONES NOT IN THE EPISODE:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for an additional 15% off whatever sale they're running!*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for $10 off*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA for 20% off*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for 20% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)

Motivation for getting outside (even when is cold) and the BEST gear for it! @letsgoiksplorHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 037Guests: Karissa  & Kailey the Co-Founders and Sisters of merino wool baselayer  @letsgoikslor  Website: iksplor.com CODE: HEYSHAYLA for a discount! Their resale marketplace: MamaTu on EtsyThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaSometimes it is HARD to get outside in the cold (I highly recommend the book There's no such thing as bad weather) but Karissa and Kailey know the importance of doing. Their parents did it with them and they're doing it with their kids. They give us some tips for HOW to actually make it happen as well as share with us the best gear for getting outside!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA fordiscount*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for discountLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

The mind and the body are explicitly connected, yet few realize how their thoughts impact their emotional and even physical health. While speaking positive affirmations are great, they can only do so much when your subconscious mind tells another story. And the body can only do what the mind tells it to do. Heather McKean shares the power of the mind and how to rewire your brain to heal from past traumas and physical ailments, and transform your emotional health. Heather is a best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the Mind Change Method. She's a pioneer and leading expert in the neurobiology of trauma, chronic illness, and disease, and has helped empower thousands of people to take their health and happiness back into their own hands to help create the life of their dreams. She's also a contributor in my birth course The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth. Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here Covered in this episode, The difference between positive affirmations and rewiring your brain The power of the subconscious mind How triggers and emotional reactions are signals of something that needs to be healed How we can listen and respond to our body's messages Simple and powerful steps to take when you feel triggered Daily tools to rewire your brain in moments of stress or worry The biggest predictors of our reality The root cause: common traumas that result in common physical ailments WHERE TO FIND HEATHER Use my code ELLEN50 to get $50 off the Mind Change course Mind Change course Mind Change book Mind Change Non Profit Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

COSLEEPING what no one tells you!Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 037Guest: @standing_so_tall Natalie an IBCLC (lactation consultant)Links: Documentary: The Milky WayBreastfeeding Sweatshirt: MamaTu on Etsy NATALIE20 gives you 20% off! Book: Sweet Sleep by La Leche LeagueJoin her FREE weekly support group and meet other mamas reach out to Natalie and her partner for the zoom link here: @communitycarriagehouseThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaMost parents at some point will bedshare with their babies. This episode is to teach you how to do it safely. Natalie has been bedsharing and room sharing with her kids for the past 8 years!  She was my besharing guru when my first was born and I was so grateful for her knowledge!  I hope this helps you in your journey!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA fordiscount*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for discountLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Motherhood didn't come natural for 2.5 years - here's why! With postpartum birth doulaHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 036Guest: Shelley Rahim Birth Doula, Postpartum Caregiver & Chef @newmothercaregivingHer FREE Post Birth Recovery Meal Plan Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaMatrescence: The P.R.O.S.E.S.S. of becoming a Mother, it's a rewiring of the brain and can take 1.5-4 YEARS.  She said "If all women had an understanding of these phases, they might be more patience with themselves."Before you think you're actually losing your mind postpartum listen to this episode! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Following your instincts in a society that doesn't support itHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 035Guest: Jesse Truelove @movewithtrueloveThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaSometimes the stress of parenting comes from the information that is being handed to us and what our gut tells us todo. Jesse Truelove (yes that's her real name) chats with us about her parenting styles of bedsharing, no bedtimes, and double c-section mama. Her husband (a stay at home Dad) does what works for them and doesn't worry about what anyone else has to say. AND she'll be your biggest cheerleader if you do it the exact. opposite. Way.I hope this episode empowers you to find your way in parenthood.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

What type of outdoor play is most crucial for children? OT and Author of Balanced and BarefootHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 034Guest:Author of Balanced and Barefoot Angela Hanscom OTThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI read (listened to) balanced and barefoot this summer and LOVED everything that it said. It encouraged us to get outside more, to let her take the lead and to make sure she was moving in all sorts of ways to learn and understand her body more!I asked the author of Angela Hanscom to be on my podcast and was even more blown away with the information she gives in this podcast.Give yourself some distance to let them play, don't direct all of their play let them practice using their imagination, and certain movements like spinning and being upside down are crucial for their development!Angela, is an OT who moved her “office” outside to give her patients the full sensory experience.  She then started an outdoor program Timbernook (that is now  all over the US and New Zealand) where kids get to be and learn outside! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

 Hey Shayla Podcast | 033 - How to ENJOY motherhood with Positive Mindset Coach Tessa RomeroGuest: @TessaRomero_I have recently had a WILD shift in my motherhood mindset since having my second baby. I did a video on youtube called "How to enjoy motherhood" and wanted to dive deeper here so I asked @TessaRomero_ to come on my podcast and chat about it ALL!!!  It was great to unpack everything and just share what I've learned!Tessa's Mind Body Alignment Courses hereand Tessa's Journaling Course here Xo Shayps I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)

On this October 23, 2022 episode of The Outlaw Mudcast, I talk about the charity campaigns currently promoted by members of the Supershow player community - PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and Extra Life.  I also report on the product release schedule for Supershow the Game, discuss the final round of the 2021 CCC, and give results from the online tournaments and featured matches from this week.

Ana Vick's son Owen was stillborn on October 3, 2015.  Since then, she has set her sites on advocacy, prevention, education, and awareness.   Ana is known as Still My Son on social media where she finds support and inspiration to continue pushing for change in memory of all babies gone too soon. Although she would much rather have her son in her arms, she proudly parents Owen through her activism and role as Co-Director of Communications of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy (a stillbirth prevention non-profit she helped found with other bereaved families in 2021). As part of the Count the Kicks Influencer Advisory Board she leads targeted efforts to outreach to Latinx/Spanish speaking communities because every parent deserves to know how to protect their baby through fetal movement education. She is also a Measure the Placenta advocate pushing for this measurement (known as EPV) to become a standard of prenatal care to save vulnerable babies with small placentas from stillbirth. In addition, Ana is helping to spread “Womb Wisdom” through her new educational platform, Sacred Birth Circle, where she interviews maternal health experts & birthing parents to help families be better informed for their pregnancy and birth journeys. Find Ana on IG at @stillmyson Also here are some links- Join us as a Changemaker: www.pushpregnancy.org/contact Join the Big PUSH to end preventable stillbirth on 10/15:thebigpushmarch.orgtinyurl.com/bigpushtees Learn about the Rainbow Clinic & virtual PAL training for your provider:pushpregnancy.org/rainbow-clinicCreate a memorial page to help fund year two:tinyurl.com/RainbowClinic2022 Learn about fetal movement & proper kick counting (plus get the free APP): countthekicks.org

Featuring on today's show is mother-of-three and birth doula, Alyssa. After a routine ultrasound discovered that Alyssa had a shortened cervix and low fluid, she was prepped for an induction at 39 weeks. Only a short-time after having her waters ruptured, she gave birth to her daughter in the bath without any further interventions. Having had such a positive experience with her induction she decided to give up her MGP spot, instead choosing to stay in the comfort of her home to birth her second baby. Labouring on her deck as the sun rose and the birds sang in the background, she birthed her son into the water in under two hours. With her labour time drastically lowering each birth experience, her birth team were prepared to jump into action as she entered her 38th week gestation, but when her labour progressed even faster than anticipated, she barely had time to settle in the shower as her son came roaring earthside after only 45 minutes of labour. Show Links: Instagram: @cherish_birth @illawarrabirthclasses Photographers: @caught.photography.au @nina.photography Books: Birth Skills by Juju Sundin This episode is brought to you by: THE EMPOWERED PREGNANCY & BIRTH COURSE by Ellen Fisher and Hannah McNeely. Created in collaboration with four professionals in their field, this guide has it all. From choosing your ideal birth team, to nourishment and exercise, you will find a module to guide and educate you on all aspects of your journey. Course link: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/skye

This conversation is special to me as Dr. Joann O'Leary has been there for me personally through parenting after loss, giving me the comfort of knowing that I can continue to mother my son, Owen (who would have been 7 this week), in a new way while noticing that the ability to grieve as a family has made his siblings into more empathetic & compassionate children. She & her long-time friend & colleague, Clare Thorwick R.N., will be joining me to discuss all of their combined womb wisdom from many years of supporting parents through pregnancy (including the difficulties of pregnancy after loss), birth & beyond. Clare's philosophy of trusting a mother's intuition over the machines we've come to rely on to reduce stillbirth will be particularly important to hear. I hope you will all join us to be informed by these two very wise women! To help support the NYC Rainbow Clinic please go to: tinyurl.com/RainbowClinic2022 to donate to a family's page or create your own for a baby that you wish to honor with this fundraising effort that will help provide other parents pregnant after loss with the care they need. Thank you! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else! Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you! To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course is here! In celebration of the launch of this course, we're offering $100 off for the first week (deal available through October 9, 2022.) Just enter the code LAUNCHPARTY at checkout: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen I sit down with Emma Armstrong, a mother, certified doula, Birth Influencer and Founder of The Naked Doula. She's a speaker worldwide who helps women transform their birth experiences with practical and emotional tools, and helps inspire women to make the best informed decisions that are right for them. Her translation and explanation of birth has impacted thousands in their search for a positive, informed and empowered birth experience. Birth can actually be ecstatic, pleasurable, and sensational! You can smile and laugh and dance through the surges. Birth doesn't have to be agonizing, long, and scary and in this conversation we get to the heart of birthing in your power no matter your birth setting or situation, and how to encourage an easier and quicker labor. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order We cover: Emma's story and what has made her so passionate about helping women have an empowering birth experience The unlearning of what we all learned birth “has to be” Red flags during birth and induction lies Her ecstatic c section Cesarean hacks Giving brith where you feel safest and creating a safe environment How to influence your birth setting Emma's top birth tips as a doula for an easier and more pleasurable labor Reasons why you should or shouldn't have an epidural Reclaiming your power over your birth experience Knowing and understanding right rights as a birthing woman Speaking life over each other's birth stories Oxytocin and its role in sex and birth My personal transformational birth stories So much more WHERE TO FIND THE NAKED DOULA Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The tragedy of having an unexpected stillbirth at delivery after a perfectly healthy first pregnancy is absolutely devastating. Like too many other parents, Marjorie Vail, had to find a way to survive this earth shattering loss & joined us to share how she was able to build an impactful life after loss. It's a daily battle, but this conversation will give anyone who's in the same tragic situation some hope that they too can find a way to honor their child, experience joy again & discover their purpose. Aleksei would be 18 on this day & he is so missed by his parents, brother & family, but his legacy has lived on through his mother's efforts, which include her pageantry success, volunteerism in NY & abroad, trauma therapy, public speaking & mindset coaching. Also as a Founding member & Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy she has been connecting with many other passionate voices in the maternal health space to help spread stillbirth prevention information & improve pregnancy outcomes. Join us to be moved & inspired by this powerhouse warrior momma! To help support the NYC Rainbow Clinic please go to: tinyurl.com/RainbowClinic2022 to donate to a family's page or create your own for a baby that you wish to honor with this fundraising effort that will help provide other parents pregnant after loss with the care they need. Thank you! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else!Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you!To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

After struggling through stillbirths, IVF & looking into options for better care for pregnancy after loss, Fernanda Sheridan was impressed by the care & outcomes of the Tommy's Rainbow Clinic & had a dream of bringing it to America. Not long after, with the support of her husband, friends & her PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy family it became a reality! Fernanda will share her experiences & why this legacy of hope is so important to the future of not only loss families but every family! To help support the NYC Rainbow Clinic please go to: tinyurl.com/RainbowClinic2022 to donate to a family's page or create your own for a baby that you wish to honor with this fundraising effort that will help provide other parents pregnant after loss with the care they need. Thank you! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow @PUSHPregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else!Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you!To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

When stillbirth happens, it's always unexpected & tragic. No one imagines that a perfectly, normal pregnancy can end so suddenly, without notice. Angelica Kovach is a NICU Nurse who's experience caring for premies & her medical background made her aware of this possibility, but she never thought it would happen to her either. She has learned so much since her son, Ezra, was born still & she hopes to educate others to help them avoid this terrible outcome. Listen now to hear her story + tips for prevention (that she's helping PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy spread) & how to properly kick count (as an Ambassador for Count the Kicks. We hope this information will help you in the future to be better prepared for any curveball you may be thrown. Send this episode to your friends, you could be helping save a life! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else! Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you!To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

"Umbilical cords are the lifeline to blood + nutrients for all fetuses. Like a garden hose, if the cords flatten or bend, the supply line can be damaged or cut off, impacting fetal development & increasing the risk of death." Why then is more not being done to monitor our babies' cords or advise us on prevention of stillbirth caused by cord issues through monitoring of movement changes? Is it truly "impossible" to foresee a cord related stillbirth or is a complacent attitude that some babies cannot be saved causing things to be done "according to protocol" but without any additional effort to save vulnerable babies? We're grateful for this important discussion with Dr. Jason H. Collins who is well known in the stillbirth community as the expert in cord "accidents". We are using quotes because an accident by definition is any event that happens unexpectedly, without a deliberate cause. Cord loss parents, like myself, do not believe you can classify damage or death due to cord complications (cord compressions, entanglement, true knots, etc.) as an accident if it is known that there is a risk and nothing is being done to prevent this outcome. Listen to this Live conversation to find out how you can advocate for your baby's cord to be closely monitored during your pregnancies. Don't leave the life & well-being of your child up to chance, these "accidents" are often preventable, but we must demand for more to be done! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else! Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you!To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

Join this important conversation between “Selling Sunset” star, Maya Vander & Ana Vick (Sacred Birth Circle Founder + Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy) about the many ways our system has allowed babies like ours to slip through the cracks & what we should be doing to prevent stillbirths in this country. Maya has been an outspoken advocate for awareness + change ever since the tragic & unexpected stillbirth of her son, Mason. Her story is so heartbreaking, but it has already saved a baby & we're sure many more will be born safely because of her strength & vulnerability in spreading the knowledge she has learned. Please watch + share this episode so everyone can hear what we've discovered after loss including prevention tips & how our medical system can improve their care. If you're pregnant, don't forget to download the @countthekicksus app & become aware of your baby's daily pattern of movements (start at 26-28 wks). Know your normal & always go in to L&D immediately if you notice a change. If you don't want this neglected tragedy to continue, please support our efforts to create immediate, lasting change with the #SHINEforAutumnAct (follow @shineforstillbirth to learn more) & send a quick pre-written message to your Senators on stillbirthstories.com because they need to hear from YOU their constituents to support this historic bill that will help save so many families from experiencing this trauma. Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC (or virtually) on 10/15/22 to demand change! Mason #stillcounts & his legacy lives on with every baby you save (including the one we talk about in this interview). Thank you so much Maya for speaking out for all our families! Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH For Empowered Pregnancy on IG or FB to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC (or virtually) on 10/15/22 to demand change! Learn about Measure the Placenta. JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else! Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

This episode includes everything we wish we knew about stillbirth before our perfect pregnancies ended. Please watch if you're pregnant, are a medical provider, birth worker, or simply someone who wants to help others bring their babies home safely. Samantha Banerjee, the Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, who is one of my dearest friends, shares her devastating loss story and all the womb wisdom she gained after her daughter Alana's unexpected stillbirth. I am so honored to fight along side this warrior momma to help others have better pregnancy outcomes in memory of our babies. Today is Sam's birthday, so please let her know in the comments how much she is loved and is appreciated for her tireless advocacy! Alana #stillcounts, her legacy lives on in every baby saved by her mother. Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH For Empowered Pregnancy on IG or FB to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change! JOIN OUR CIRCLE Make sure to subscribe to be alerted about our future episodes, which will feature honest discussions with everyone from birth workers, to birthing parents, to cord and placenta experts, to OB's, to maternal mental health providers, to advocates + more! We understand the worries & questions you may have as a parent-to-be. The Sacred Birth Circle is your village. You do not have to walk this path into parenthood alone. We're here for you every step of the way. Sacred Birth Circle goes Beyond the Pregnancy Guide sharing helpful, potentially life-saving, & supportive Womb Wisdom you won't hear anywhere else! Follow Sacred Birth Circle on IG + FB to connect with us + our community & expand your knowledge with us. With love, Ana RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you! To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care. DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.

Allie Felker is a hairdresser from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her son Henry (Hank) died by cord compressions at 31 weeks and was born still on July 1st 2020. She and her husband have a living daughter named Octavia (Tavie) who is 8 months old and a husky/malamute mix named Chaos. She works with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy in stillbirth prevention legislation. Allie loves connecting with other loss families and especially chatting with anyone pregnant after loss.

Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 024Guest: Tessa Romero @tessaromero_ Mindset CoachTessa's 12 week course: https://tessa-romero.mykajabi.com/mindbodyalignment/yesThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaSO much changes when you and your partner become parents and sometimes a lot of the weight falls on the Mother… BIOLOGICALLY.  Partner resentment can be VERY real as we enter into motherhood and our relationship with our partner changes!  SO I asked Tessa Romero, a mindset coach to come talk me through partner resentment and HOLY CRAP did I get a mirror put up to my face (in a good way).  Spoiler alert, there is more going on than just a mindset shift, we need to work on identifying who WANT to be and owning our own feelings. Woof, this is a good one! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliates in this Episode:*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for $10 offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla) **Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Learn more about one of the National CMV Foundation's partnering organizations, PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, in this episode featuring Samantha Banerjee. Samantha is the Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, an action-oriented nonprofit founded by bereaved families and dedicated solely to eradicating preventable stillbirth in the US. Since her daughter's cord accident just two days before the due date of her otherwise blissful first pregnancy, Samantha has been devoted to educating expectant parents about stillbirth risk and changing the way prenatal medicine is practiced so that no other parent is left with the devastating “what-ifs” that torture so many stillbirth families. Through grassroots awareness-raising and strategic, top-down medical reform, PUSH is taking big, bold action on a national scale to ensure that more parents and babies make it home safe together. Learn more at pushpregnancy.org 

We don't talk about stillbirth and infant loss enough because to acknowledge that they happen is to acknowledge that they could happen to US. We protect ourselves from these stories, which are OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES, to further separate someone else's reality from that of our own. For Anna Feldberg, our guest on this episode, having lost her first daughter Charlotte, who died suddenly at 35 weeks gestation, is a reality from which she cannot separate. Anna shares with us her very personal story, and how she got to a place where the grief  (and guilt) was no longer something all-encompassing. Folks often wonder what to say to someone who has experienced the loss of a child, as if that friend is on the other side of a wall and we can't begin to reach them. This episode helps us better understand how to support someone who is going through infant loss -- or, if it is something that has touched our own lives, how we can begin to move through our own grief process. 23,000 babies are born still in the US each year -- and often, the causes for these stillbirths are not clear.  After losing Charlotte, Anna found out that her placenta had been small -- something doctors had never mentioned to her during the course of her pregnancy. Anna has become a passionate supporter of consistently measuring the placenta during pregnancy. She now works with an organization called PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy,  to research and integrate similar maternal/fetal monitoring protocols into standard prenatal care.Resources Anna shares in this episode:"What helped me a lot were support groups and connecting with other women (and men) who went through it."PUSH's Resource Page: From support groups to medical resources and connections to grief support book suggestions: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-lossStar Legacy Foundation: Primarily  focused on pregnancy loss grief support. Also have a mentor program where they pair a “veteran” loss mom up with a new loss mom.

018 - Do you ACTUALLY need to work on your pelvic floor in pregnancy & postpartum? With Women's Health PTHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 018Guest: @ExpectingandEmpowered Krystle Women's Health PTThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI don't know about you, but when I was pregnant I knew NOTHING about why pelvic floor was important, how to work it or why it was important. Luckily Expecting and Empowered reached out to me to try out their pregnancy and postpartum guides and probably saved me a lot of problems. I have one of the hilarious co-founders Krystle, a Women's Health PT, on today to answer all of our questions about why it's important and what to do about it!Resources Krystle mentions to find a Women's Health PT: https://aptaapps.apta.org/APTAPTDirectory/FindAPTDirectory.aspx Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Brands I am an affiliate with + Discount codes:*Expecting and Empowered - Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use HEYSHAYLA for $10 off*LoveBug Probiotics - Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*TushBaby - Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

This event is to raise awareness and educate others on the Stillbirth topic. This event will be a survivors resource training! Hosted by Regeline Sabbat - Motivational Keynote Speaker, 5x Bestselling Author, Life Coach, First generation Haitian American, the host of Walk With Me Podcast on JRQTV, Financial Expert, and CEO and Founder of Life Service Center of America, LLC. Endorsed by Les Brown.   Speakers: (Master of Ceremonies) Lakisha James - Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards Stacey Matarazzo Dinburg- Stacey is the vice president and co-founder of The 2 Degrees Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting stillbirth outcomes in the state of NJ. As a mother of a stillborn daughter Stacey has felt the need to turn her tragedy into a purpose. Stacey and her husband Sean's first born daughter, Rhyan Ava was born sleeping on January 30, 2014 at 37 weeks gestational age. She has since become an advocate for maternal health including infertility, maternal mental health, pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss. Over the past 6 years, Stacey has been an invited speaker at RMA of NJ's series “The Doctor is in”, “The Stillbirth Management Conference” through the Partnership of Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey, and has testified for the appropriate implementation of The Autumn Joy Stillbirth Research & Dignity Act in Trenton. Her stillbirth story has been featured in NY FOX 5's Dr. Manny Alvarez's “Ask Dr. Manny” news blog and in Hackensack Merdian Health Views magazine. Stacey is a certified special educator and studied behavioral psychology at Caldwell University. She is currently studying to become a certified bereavement and birthing doula. She also works part time as an instructional facilitator and a teacher trainer at a specialized school for students with special needs. Most importantly, Stacey is the proud mother of 2 beautiful little girls, her rainbows. She currently resides in New Jersey with her family.   Ana Vick- Ana Vick is the Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and a mother of three (always missing one) whose traumatic experience with two early miscarriages and her middle son, Owen's, unexpected stillbirth in 2015, have called her to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths.  Putting her UCLA Psychology B.A. and television production background into use, Ana leads discussion and support rooms weekly on Clubhouse in the Empowered Pregnancy Club that she founded to connect with loss families, expectant parents and medical providers. She is a vocal part of the community of bereaved parents on social media (her handle on all platforms is StillMySon) helping to break the stigma and silence shrouding stillbirth. She interviews other bereaved parents regularly about their experience because she believes that by amplifying the stillbirth crisis we can create an urgent outcry for improved standards of care for everyone.  Ana promotes change through supporting legislative efforts including advocating for stillbirth tax credits around the country and bills targeting stillbirth prevention and bereavement care. She is relentless in her determination to end stillbirth and improve maternity care because of the rampant number of families, like her own, that continue to be wrecked by this failure of our medical system. Our country has a long way to go in developing protocols to prevent stillbirths, so it's critical that we are not silent on this issue. As a bilingual Latina, Ana's interest in improving the higher rate of stillbirth in the BIPOC community is deeply personal and an area of change she will be dedicating great attention to this year.  Ana has shared her personal story in national and local press including Today Parents and CBS 17 News, however, her main focus is on collaboration with other nonprofits, pregnancy advice platforms (such as Mommy Labor Nurse and Juna) and influencers to spread PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy's prevention tips to expectant parents. By empowering families with the knowledge that stillbirth still happens (even in healthy pregnancies like hers was) and explaining what they can do to minimize their risks, she believes we can save many babies in memory of her son, Owen, and all babies gone too soon.  The Vick's recently relocated cross country from California to North Carolina, where her husband is from, with their two living children and two mini aussie pups; They fill each other's days with joy and gratitude as they navigate life after loss together. Randy is a Canadian dad of 2 girls (one in heaven). He lost his second born daughter to stillbirth in June 2020 and since then has realized the gap in support for grieving dads.  He is eager to spread the message of what it's like as a grieving dad and how we can support them when they need it most Kim is a mom of 2 girls (one in heaven). Her oldest is 4 years old and River Joy would have been 18 months old as she was born still at 34 weeks pregnant in June of 2020.  Kim is married her to husband Randy of almost 7 years where together with their daughter they live in Ontario Canada. Kim is passionate about stillbirth advocacy and supporting others through their grief with her social media platform (Instagram). Her goal is to help other mamas know they aren't alone in their grief, and also help to prevent stillbirth from happening by educating others.  Karina Portes, mommy to son Trevor Rafael whom was stillborn. As a grieving mom finding out the cause of death of my son was devastated. After sending his placenta pathology to and Dr. Harvey Kliman from Yale university who determined it was from a Placenta abruption due to a 16% percentile small Placenta. In other words this could have possibly been preventable if my baby placenta was measure during my pregnancy which unfortunately is not standard care in the United States today. There are 23,000 babies a year that are stillborn just in the United States and a lot of them are preventable making measuring the placenta standard care would've save my baby and many more. Today my family and I have to live to this ongoing grief and trama.    Sponsors: Ragne Sinikas - Founder of World Women Conference & Awards (WWCA), Women Entrepreneurs TV, Change Makers Coach, Public Speaker Michael D. Butler -CEO of Beyond Publishing, Book Publisher, Global Speaker, Media Coach Daniel Gomez- Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, Confidence Architect, and Author Melahni Ake- Melahni Ake, is the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker and trainer, and as a Certified WHY Institute Agent she helps others Discover their own WHY, Melahni professional influence began at Walt Disney World and carried into financial services, fundraising and medical device sales and leadership. She believes in the power of our mindset to design our life with purpose. She is a popular Event Master of Ceremonies, Voice Actor, Leadership Podcast Host of Everyday Leaders 50in50, best selling author, motivational speaker and life strategy coach who challenges her clients to dream beyond their limiting beliefs and create better strategic ways to make sense out of the possibilities in front of them to change the world. What she knows is that When you know your WHY, and START with WHY, What You Do has more Impact. Lakisha James- Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards

Our children who were born still were STILL born & their lives very much matter. I am honored to have our Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, Samantha, on to share her daughter's story & how she continues inspiring her, & all of us at PUSH, to continue pushing for change. Alana suddenly died two days before her due date after a perfectly healthy pregnancy. There's so much heartbreak in this story as well as hope for the future because of all that Samantha is doing to empower other families & create change in the system to make sure others do NOT have to lose a child to get good care. Please listen until the end to hear how you can make a difference! You can also help us spread our empowered pregnancy tips by reposting @pushpregnancy posts whenever you can, so you can help us save babies in memory of all of ours.

In today's episode, I converse with the beautiful Brandi Frazier. A mama that saved her own life and is now changing other mama's lives. She had an extremely traumatic experience postpartum, almost losing her life. But through advocating for herself she was able to save her own life. From this experience, an incredible platform was born. Brandi created Bee Empowered Mama with the vision to support mothers at every stage of their journey by providing them with all the right knowledge to feel empowered and remember that their voice and needs do matter. In this interview we will discuss her birth experience, how she healed the trauma from her postpartum experience, the work she is doing with mothers today, valuable advice on how to advocate for yourself, and a topic that I am very much new to but want to continue learning about - Black Maternal Health Crisis. Knowledge is power and this episode is just that. This conversation left me feeling inspired, empowered, and just vibrating; and I have no doubt it will do the same for you! Enjoy! You can connect with Brandi on Instagram: @BeeEmpoweredMama, or through their website: https://beeempoweredmama.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for being here, I am so grateful for you! With love & light, V Make sure to subscribe and leave a review if you are enjoying the podcast! Connect with us: @mamamindfulco www.mamamindfulco.com

In today's episode, I converse with the beautiful Brandi Frazier. A mama that saved her own life and is now changing other mama's lives. She had an extremely traumatic experience postpartum, almost losing her life. But through advocating for herself she was able to save her own life. From this experience, an incredible platform was born. Brandi created Bee Empowered Mama with the vision to support mothers at every stage of their journey by providing them with all the right knowledge to feel empowered and remember that their voice and needs do matter. In this interview we will discuss her birth experience, how she healed the trauma from her postpartum experience, the work she is doing with mothers today, valuable advice on how to advocate for yourself, and a topic that I am very much new to but want to continue learning about - Black Maternal Health Crisis. Knowledge is power and this episode is just that. This conversation left me feeling inspired, empowered, and just vibrating; and I have no doubt it will do the same for you! Enjoy! You can connect with Brandi on Instagram: @BeeEmpoweredMama, or through their website: https://beeempoweredmama.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for being here, I am so grateful for you! With love & light, V Make sure to subscribe and leave a review if you are enjoying the podcast! Connect with us: @mamamindfulco www.mamamindfulco.com

Education is power which is why I wanted to sit down with a colleague, April Lovett! April is the founder of Unfold Motherhood, a prenatal yoga studio in Brea, CA. She is also a birth doula, childbirth educator and prenatal yoga teacher trainer with a decade of experience. Recently April has been creating online courses and coaching programs for expectant mamas to help them have the best experience possible while also finding community online. We talk about: Tips for pregnant mothers, how to prepare for birth, the 4th trimester, and tips for the postpartum journey. Resources: Website: unfoldmotherhood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldmotherhood/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

In today's episode we are going to be giving you 3 tips for an empowered pregnancy and labor, with nurse and midwife, Raquel Chaves. The first tip we go over is information, which means being informed of what your preferences are during pregnancy, knowing what can happen, what kinds of labor, and what can go wrong. The second tip is you need to find a provider you feel comfortable with and Raquel tells us that when you ask a question and the response you get is ‘You don't need to worry. We've got you covered.' Then it's likely that the provider will not be respectful of your wishes. The third tip is empowerment. To be able to make the decision for yourself, you need to find the strength in yourself to decide and not act out of fear. “Sometimes people are so focused on what could go wrong and avoiding that at all costs, that they don't focus on what it could be like if it all went fantastic.” 17:47Tip #1 1:40Tip #2 10:08Tiip #3 14:58“If you have that trust built in with your provider, then you can hand the safety aspect of the birth over to them if you know that they will respect you and will go along with your preferences until something happens and they need to shift.” 19:41https://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/https://www.theirishmummy.comhttps://www.theirishmummy.com/ebook