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Chrissie always dreamed that the birth of her babies would be the happiest days of her life. But with her first two births, they were among the worst. In today's episode, Chrissie expresses the heartbreak she felt after doing everything to prepare for a VBAC and not get it. Though she wasn't sure how her third birth would go, the healing, research, and advocacy she did made all the difference in her experience. She called the shots, listened to her intuition, and ultimately saved her baby's life by being so in tune with herself and her body. And finally, the birth of her third baby was the most beautiful, joyful, and happiest day. Coterie DiapersUse code VBAC20 at checkout for 20% off your first order of $40 or more.How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull Transcript under Episode Details Meagan: Hello, Women of Strength. We have a CBAC after two Cesareans story coming your way today. This is a story that we felt we should share because it is so important to document our CBAC stories as well. Even though there are a lot of things that are going to unfold within our guest, Chrissie's story, it's so important to see how much she has grown and healed over each experience. Listening to her, a few things came up in my mind as I was listening. It was intuition. We've said it for years, honestly since 2018 when this podcast began. Intuition is so powerful, and sometimes it's hard to turn into and understand what your intuition is or what fear is, but I challenge you right now to start tuning into that. When you're getting the feelings, is it your intuition? Really, really connect with that intuition because it is so powerful. Another thing that I felt was a big takeaway from her story was how much she researched and gained knowledge of her own rights and her own ability to say no or to say, “Not now, not yet. No, thank you.” Women of Strength, I know it's hard, and it's really hard when we're in labor. I know it. But you always have the right to say no. You can always say no. Chrissie really did such a good job at researching and educating herself and arming herself up with the knowledge that she needed to so she could confidently say no when she needed to but also confidently say, “Hey, this is something that needs to change,” and stand up for herself in that time. I do have a Review of the Week, so I want to jump into this, and then turn the time over to Chrissie. Okay, this review is hseller. Hseller, I think is how it is. It says, “Life-changing. I don't even know where to begin. This podcast has honestly been life-changing. I am currently 9 months postpartum after my first Cesarean birth, and I've already binged every episode. I honestly believe The VBAC Link should be a resource for every birthing person, not just VBAC, on how to prevent a Cesarean to begin with. This needs to be part of basic birth education.”Oh, girl. I am with you on this. I am with you on this. It says, “I have shared this podcast and the blog with every friend of mine who is expecting because I wish I would have known about it before my first birth. Listening to the podcast reminds me that I'm not alone in my experiences and that this is possible and to have an amazing, empowering birth is possible. Julie and Meagan deliver facts, stories, and inspiration in such a wonderful way. Hearing their voices when an episode comes on puts me in a happy place. My husband and I have already been talking about baby number two. I can't wait to share my next birth story because with an education and support I now have, I know it will be beautiful and healing regardless of the outcome.”Thank you so much, hseller, for your review. You guys, these reviews really do mean so much. It is now 2025, and we do need updated reviews. You never know. It may be read on the next podcast. We are switching things up this year with educational pieces and topics of reviews and things like that, so you never know. But please, please, please leave us a review. It means the world to us. Meagan: Okay, you guys, I'm seriously so excited. It's always so fun to have multiple people on the show and cohosts, but it's also really fun to have doulas sharing the story or listening to the story with their clients and giving their tidbits. So Chrissie, I'm going to turn the time over to you and then of course, Sarah will be hearing from you, I'm sure along the way as well.Chrissie: All right. Hi, I'm Chrissie. I live in Greenville, South Carolina and I'm going to tell you about my three birth stories. All VBACs and repeat Cesarean stories start with your first C-section. Julian was our first C-section.He was conceived during my husband and I's fourth month of dating. My husband and I both knew marriage and kids were our desire with each other almost instantly, but it was still crazy to think about how fast it happened. Everything was going fine until about 30 weeks when I started to be measuring about a week behind and was scheduled for a growth scan which we couldn't get into until about 32 weeks.During that scan, it was confirmed that Julian was measuring close to the lower 10th percentile and that I, from that point, would be scheduled for regular non-stress tests every week for the rest of the pregnancy. His check at 36 weeks was non-reactive which is not what they like to see. I was sent for a biophysical profile. He was graded so low that I was told to immediately go to labor and delivery and not eat or drink anything, which as a nurse, I know that means they were assuming I may have surgery in the very near future.I was planning to go to work right from my original appointment, so I reported to work, but then went right upstairs and burst into tears of fear. I was given fluid, and he woke up because of the scare. But because of the scare, I was scheduled for an induction at 39 weeks and because I didn't know any better, I was just excited to meet him a week early.On the day of my induction, I showed up bright and early, ready to get things going. I had done no preparation, assuming that my high pain tolerance and grit would serve me well. I wasn't against pain medication, but I was ready to test my limits. Julian passed the non-stress test, so they started Pitocin, and he was doing fine, so they decided to insert a Foley bulb to speed things up.When they inserted it, my water broke, so that kind of put me on the clock. Once I got to about 4 centimeters 12 hours later, I was somehow feeling discouraged and tired and asked for the epidural. My husband said as he was holding my hunched over body that a huge teardrop fell out of my eye as the needle went in and the zing sensation went down my leg.I, was already giving up, but had no idea what I was setting myself up for.Over the next four hours, Julian's heart rate would drop with every contraction while Pitocin was going. They would turn it off, and he would be fine. And then when they restarted it, he would have the non-reassuring heart tones again. I was not explained to why I needed to wear oxygen or keep flipping from side to side or what low heart tones meant. All I know is that at 1:00 AM, they called for a C-section because we were getting close to the 24-hour rupture of membranes.If I had known then what I have learned since then, I would have tried to steer my birth in so many different directions. Unfortunately, birthing people are not given this kind of information upfront, which is. Why I think The VBAC Link is so important for any pregnant person as it could potentially help 1 in 3 women who end up consenting to a C-section to this day. I was devastated. I never thought the dramatic push and bringing baby to my chest at long last was something that wouldn't happen for me, let alone I would mourn missing out on it. I was wheeled into the OR. My arms were strapped down to either side of me. My arms were shaking and pulling uncontrollably to the point that when my Julian was given to me, I was too scared to hold him thinking I would drop him since my arms felt like Jell-O. I've since learned that because my epidural was converted for the C-section that I would feel extremely unpleasant sensations of my innards being pushed and pulled out of my body. All I could think about was my dad saying, "It was the happiest day of my life when you were born," and somehow this was feeling like one of the worst days of my life. I felt a double loss. It took me a long time to get over feeling like a sham for not giving birth the real way, but on the table, they said we gave you a double stitch so you can VBAC the next time. Over the next five and a half years that became an overwhelming objective and purpose in my life. When Julian turned 1, I had my IUD removed. I still had not gotten my period back but was hopeful it would return soon since had started to wean him from breastfeeding. When it did return, it was not normal. I would be spotting for weeks afterward and had a strange dull pain on and off constantly. I was so desperate to get pregnant so that I could get my VBAC thinking that all the horrible feelings I was having would go away. Or so I thought.After what felt like the longest four months ever, I did conceive our daughter, Ellie. It was January 2020. To this day, there are so many songs, books, and kids' shows that I cannot watch because they remind me of the early days of the pandemic. My son and I both got flu A and flu B during the first three months of the year, and it was terrifying to be relieved by a positive flu test.As an ER nurse, I was put on furlough since no one was coming into the ER, and many of us were sent to New York City and hard-hit areas to help where help was needed. I had to tell my manager earlier than I would have liked that I was pregnant and scared to be around some of the symptomatic COVID patients because we did not know what would happen. Sometime in the spring when people couldn't stand quarantine anymore and were going out and socializing again, the patients in the ER spiked, and I went back to work at six months pregnant. Even though it was terrifying, I was glad to be out of the house with somewhere to go and have a purpose.Those winter and spring months were some of the most depressing and hardest to get through in my life up to that point. I spent a lot of the time doing all the things that you can do to achieve a VBAC. I took a mindful birthing course over Zoom because they weren't doing any in-person things at that point.I read several books, did Spinning Babies exercises, hired a doula, etc. The thought of finally getting my VBAC was at times my only motivator to get up and do the things some days, other than the bare minimum to keep my one-year-old and me alive as horrible as that sounds.When I reached 37 weeks, I went into quarantine, and the waiting game began. I walked miles and miles and practiced mindfulness techniques to get through the pain. I was scared that the epidural had led to my son being in distress. So by this point, Ellie had passed all of the extra growth scans. She was head down. Everything looked perfect. By 40 weeks and five days, I became extremely stressed out. I had an induction scheduled for 41 and three days that was making me so nervous. My husband and I attempted to speed things up, breaking my water in the process.As soon as I felt the gush of fluid, I felt my heart sink and was overcome with fear and regret. It was starting just like the first birth I did with the premature rupture of membranes and what I believed would be an inevitable cascade of interventions that would lead to a repeat C-section.The rupture occurred around 3:00 PM, and I decided I should try to rest and wait for things to ramp up. By 10:00 PM, things were regular but not painful. I decided to try and go to sleep, but because of my trauma from the first birth, I wanted to make sure that she wasn't having issues with deceleration. I got my stethoscope out and listened to her heart rate as I had done several times before that point. It sounded normal and I listened to it through a few contractions.Every time, I could hear her heart rate slow very noticeably. I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to go to the hospital because I knew what they would say. I didn't want to tell my husband because I knew he would want me to go to the hospital, but I was genuinely concerned for her. So I let my husband listen, and he started getting dressed immediately to go. I knew it was over.When you arrive at L&D, they ask for a reason for you being there. As a nurse, I knew what I was about to say was going to sound insane, but I said, "I think my baby is having distress. I heard her decelerations on my stethoscope at home."I could see the amusement in the triage nurse's eyes as I said this. But she said, "Okay, let's get you hooked up and see what's going on." Sure enough, she was already having category 2 decelerations, and I was only 1 centimeter dilated. The resident said that my contractions were only about 5 minutes apart, but that because of the decelerations, she would be admitting me right away.She said we could try fluids and some position changes, but it was looking like the C-section was going to be the only safe way to get her out since I was so far from 10 centimeters.Before she left the room, she said, "I know this is going to be very disappointing for you since you wanted to VBAC, but you may have saved your baby's life by coming in when you did. It's amazing that you knew to listen and could interpret what you heard."Long story short, nothing worked, and I was prepped for the C-section. My COVID test was negative, so my husband was going to be allowed to come into the OR. Tears were streaming down my face the whole way. I walked into the OR and sat myself on the table for the epidural. I was still in the clothes I had walked in wearing. That's how fast things were going. The epidural was placed, and they started prepping me after a few minutes. They still had the fetal monitor attached for some reason, and we heard her heart drop into the 70s and not come back up. I could hear the sense of urgency on the other side of the drape. And suddenly, I felt several sharp pricks across my abdomen. I was lying there with so many thoughts running through my head. But thankfully, one of those thoughts was, "I wonder why they just poked me like that. Oh, I guess they're checking to see if I was numb. Wait, I felt that."I yelled, "Wait, I felt that."And they were like, "What? Was it dull or sharp?" I yelled, "It was sharp." They poked me again and again, and I kept saying, "It's sharp." We could all hear her heart rate in the background getting slower and slower, and I yelled, "Just put me out. Just put me out."The pre-oxygenation mask went right onto my face, and the last thing I heard before I went out was, "Someone page the STAB team," which is the group of medical providers they call when they're assuming that a newborn is not going to be doing well. I woke up in a daze when I realized where I was and what had happened. I burst into tears again and asked, "Is she okay?"And she was perfect.They actually said she was screaming before they even pulled her out of me fully. Very strong and healthy baby Ellie. But another day that was supposed to be the happiest day of my life which instead was a day even worse than my first birth. I felt completely defeated, hating myself for all the time, effort, money, worry, hope, and mind space that I had put into something that I still didn't get. A few minutes after I woke up, the surgeon came up to me and said, "Your original scar did not heal right. It was defective, and because of the urgency of the situation, we had to cut through a higher area of your uterus so we wouldn't accidentally cut any arteries because the anatomy was obscured by the first scar. We realized while repairing the uterus that it was in the contractile tissue, and you will never be allowed to VBAC again."I didn't really care because I thought we were done having kids, or so I thought. But it made me feel really bad about myself hearing the words "defective", "obscure anatomy" and "not allowed" hung with me for a long time. I wanted to get out of that hospital as soon as I could. All I could think about was my failure and how all the feelings that were supposed to be fixed by this birth were only made worse at my follow- up appointments. At the 6-week check and the 12-week for IUD insertion, I had to actually be let out the back door both times so that the people in the waiting room wouldn't see me hysterically crying. I honestly didn't even want to go to these follow-up appointments because they just further cemented to me that I had failed. And I'm not someone who can be told that I can't. Even though I was for sure believing we were done having kids, I joined the Special Scars group on Facebook just to see if anyone had had a similar scar as mine.I didn't think we would have more kids, but I still wanted to know if I could. Unfortunately, over the past few years, I've only spoken with one other woman who had a similar scar as mine. The fact that it was so uncommon made me hate it even more because I couldn't find any answers about what it meant for me. I did seek counseling following these events, and eventually, I felt better but I still thought about what happened daily and could not stand to hear anything related to birth.Several months later, I started having pelvic pains. I went to be evaluated for an ovarian cyst, but when they didn't find one, they did see how crazy my first scar had healed. Because of the pain, they had agreed to do an exploratory laparotomy surgery to repair the scar thinking it could be the source of my pain and definitely a reason for the spotting I'd had between cycles. During the surgery, they found a large surgical hernia as well that they had to remove momentum from and recommended surgery to fix it in the future. Whatever the reason for the pain was the scar or the hernia, my pain was gone following the surgery and two weeks later we moved to Greenville, South Carolina. Everything seemed fine.Trying to settle into a new house that needs lots of fixing up with a one and a three-year-old takes time. I knew I didn't have an IUD in at that time, but my period hadn't come back yet since my one-year-old would not take to the weaning and I was still nursing her. I wasn't that worried.In August, my period did come back, and I decided to use ovulation strips to see how long after ovulating I was spotting to see if I could figure out if my cycles were in the normal range again. Strangely, the first strip showed up very dark along with the next several strips I tried and I was like, "Oh great, things are out-of-whack still." But that's when I remembered people sometimes interpreting ovulation strips for pregnancy since LH and HCG are such similar-shaped molecules. I decided to use one of the pregnancy strips that comes with the ovulation pack and sure enough, it was also darkly positive. I was inexplicably excited, and I sheepishly told my husband who was also very excited. We went to our eight-week appointment, and there was nothing on the ultrasound. My HCG was high, but the progesterone was low and they called it a blighted ovum. I eventually did pass whatever was in there. This left my husband and I with a new resolve to a third child and crossed the bridge of a third C-section when we got there. I started listening to The VBAC Link again-- something I had to erase from my memory in the past as it was another reminder of my failure to VBAC and not getting to submit my story of healing and success. There was an episode I got to where I really liked what one of the guests was saying. She was a doula named Sarah, and believe it or not, she was based out of Greenville.I knew that if we conceived again, she would be my doula.A year later, after a chemical pregnancy and a loss at 10 weeks, we conceived our second daughter, Leah. I had established care with the midwifery practice for the first few months until they saw my surgical records and transferred me to the OB practice across the street. Additionally, because I was 37 years old at this point, I was sent to maternal-fetal medicine for my 20-week anatomy scan to double-check that everything was looking normal, which it was.At my first appointment with the OB group, the doctor sat down across from me and said, "Well, your anatomy scan looks great. We will also do a growth scan at 32 weeks and 36 weeks because of your previous history of IUGR."And I said, "Sure, that's fine."He went on to say, "So you understand why the midwives transferred your care to us and that you're not allowed to have a vaginal birth, right?" By this point, I'd done some research on my birth rights, special scars, and hospital regulations, and answered calmly, "Actually, you can't tell me I'm not allowed to let something happen on its own. You're not allowed to force me to have a surgery that I do not consent to."He responded, "Well, I'm not sure anyone in this practice or any practice would be comfortable allowing you to VBAC."And I said, "Well, I'm not comfortable just going straight for a C-section at 36 weeks and not at least seeing how things go." I left the appointment pretty upset and even more determined to decide my own fate. As the appointments went by, each OB would say, "You understand that we would like you to schedule a C-section?"And I said, "Yes, but I'm not ready to make that decision yet. I'm still doing my research. What I have found is that the highest estimated rate of rupture after a classical scar is around 15%, but other studies estimate it to be much lower. Additionally, some studies don't distinguish between true rupture and dehiscence. Furthermore, most ruptures are not catastrophic, meaning loss of life, permanent disability, hysterectomy, and so on. Only about 2% of ruptures end this way, and they're often caught through monitoring or other symptoms before they can progress to anything beyond the risks of a typical C-section." Having done this research on my own, I became more confident in my decision to continue on the path of letting my body decide what it was going to do. Sarah, my doula, gave me more confidence. I had told her everything that had happened in my past and she said I had valid feelings and thoughts, and had made logical decisions based on my research.She sent me along her usual workbooks and resources for creating a birth plan, birthing positions, pain management, Spinning Babies, tea dates, etc. I told her I appreciated it, but I'm not going to do those things. I had done all those things and more and that had ended up being one of the hardest parts of my first repeat C-section having realized it made no difference at all. The last thing I wanted to do was spend time trying to be mindful and stretching instead of being mindful with my kids and family who were already there.This ended up being a decision I was very thankful to have made and Sarah was on board and fully understood my reasoning.Weeks went by. At every appointment, the OB would say, "It looks like you've been counseled on this before, and there's no need to go over everything again. Are you ready to schedule your C-section yet?" And I would say, "No, not yet."Looking back, they really didn't go over anything with me. All they said was because of my special scar and lower segment surgery, I was too high risk and not allowed to VBAC.I had done my own research and there are no actual numbers on a high transverse scar which is just above the lower segment, in the upper segment, or on the lower segment scar resection, which is what they classified my surgery as. I feel it's important to get these numbers as C-section rates continue to rise, more versions of special scars will occur and more people could possibly end up with scar revision surgeries before they're done growing their family.At my 37-week appointment, with some encouragement from Sarah, I finally got an OB who would talk to me about my options. She said, "I know we can't make you have surgery that you don't want. You're right. You're in a gray area. We don't really know the numbers for your kind of situation. I think it's reasonable for you to see what happens. If you show up in labor, we will admit you." And I was overcome with relief. Finally, someone was being honest with me. She knew I had done all my research and was overly informed of my rights. I told her that I just didn't want to be harassed or threatened if I came in because that would discourage me from coming in when I would have liked to which is right when labor started. She said I could come in as soon as I thought anything was going on and I would be treated with respect. Circling back to what I learned about EMTALA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, it basically says if a hospital wants to receive reimbursement from Medicare patients, they may not turn away anyone seeking treatment regardless of their citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay.If a pregnant person arrives in active labor, they must be treated until the delivery is complete or a qualified medical personnel identifies that she's experiencing false labor.Furthermore, the person in labor can only be transferred if there's a hospital that can offer a higher level of care. The hospital I was going to was equipped to deliver VBAC and had a NICU. So I knew they were equipped to handle uterine ruptures, which they do about once a month, I've learned.I did agree to schedule a repeat C-section at 40 weeks and four days. At 40 weeks and one day, I got anxious and tried a half dose of what's recommended for kickstarting things with castor oil. It definitely kickstarted some things, and within about six hours, I was having contractions every four minutes.About two hours later, I was getting anxious to go to the hospital because they just didn't feel right. I felt them from my belly button down, and they didn't feel the same way. I remembered with the Pitocin, they weren't really crampy. They're more burning and sharp. I suddenly started feeling an urgency to get to the hospital so they could do the C-section. I texted Sarah to say, "We're going, but don't worry about coming just yet." My answer for why I had come to the L&D department was painful contractions. I already couldn't talk through them. I was hooked up to the monitors, and we could see that Leah was already having Cat 2 borderline Cat 3 decelerations.It's determined by how much the heart rate drops as a percentage of the baseline heart rate when not in a contraction. We tried some position changes, but I had already felt at peace with the idea of going back for a C-section, and my intuition told me it was time. I was extremely nervous to be strapped down, shaking uncontrollably, and not being able to enjoy my baby again.To my surprise, the spinal worked amazingly. I was calm, my husband was next to me, and I got to make all the decisions. I didn't feel pulling or pressure or tugging at all. It was the first time that I got to cry tears of joy after seeing my baby for the first time. I was informed that I'd had a small rupture and I had a very thin lower segment-like tissue about halfway up my uterus, which is not normal. I ruptured. It wasn't a big deal. We caught it. I knew something was wrong, and I had made the decisions that healed me, and I got my baby here safely. After my second was born, I remember sadly walking around our neighborhood, lost in the thought that I'd met all the important people in my life already and something was not sitting right with that. Never would I have ever imagined that a third C-section would heal everything.What I want people to take from my story is that you have to accept that you might not get your VBAC and work that into the process of attempting a VBAC. You can't put all your eggs in one basket for working towards that VBAC and ignoring the basket that needs some attention in case it doesn't happen.Making your own decisions and being confident in your reasoning makes all the difference. Yes, I did have a third C-section, but I know there's nothing I could have possibly done any differently that would have changed the outcome. I encourage people to do their own research, not just on rupture rates but on birth rights and patient rights.You cannot let your provider decide for you what they think is best for most patients because you're an individual and sometimes there isn't a perfect box to put you in.Your fate should not be determined by a doctor wanting to check a certain box and use that to make decisions that make themselves feel comfortable.Of course, ideally, you can find a supportive provider, but if you cannot, that does not mean that you can't call all the shots. You may rupture it, but it's not always, in fact, not usually some dramatic event. My most dramatic birth was before my special scar and surgery. So keep an open mind. Use the knowledge that you gained to instill confidence in yourself. Not getting your VBAC as a disappointment, but if you go in with the right mindset, it can be beautiful and meeting my third daughter was finally the happiest day of my life.Meagan: Oh, my goodness. I love hearing that. That whole end, I just closed my eyes and can hear you speak. And I was like, yes, all of these things are so, true. And I love that you point out that yes, you had a third C-section. Was it what you wanted in the beginning? Would you have wanted a vaginal birth? I'm sure you did. But, this is what I felt and you followed your intuition yet again. I feel like, along the story, but all stories of, intuition, intuition, intuition. And then hearing that you can have a healing experience. I think that is so important to point out that it can be healing. It can be absolutely healing. And I love that it was for you. I love that you were able to have your husband there and look back and be like, "No, I'm amazing." And you should be really proud of all the work you did, all the research you did advocating for yourself. It's not very easy to advocate for yourself. And I love the message that you gave to the other Women of Strength. Like, learn and advocate for yourself. Know the patient's rights.Chrissie: Yeah. Sarah: I think that's what was so unique and so awesome about your story, Chrissie, because even from  us starting to work together from the beginning, you just knew what you wanted, and you weren't afraid to say that. And you told me kind of like, "Hey, look, this is fine." Like you said, I gave you my packet and all of my welcome stuff for my normal clients. And you were like, "Look, I've done this before, and I know exactly what I want, and I know how I want to go forward with this birth." You were just so empowered and confident on your own, and I was just so excited to be along with you. And obviously, like, every birth doula wants to be there for the physical birth, but we also have to listen to our clients and respect their choices and decisions. When you were like, "Hey, we're going to the hospital, but don't come yet," it's hard to hear that. I was like, "Okay," but you knew exactly where you stood and what you want it. And, you know, I think that's just really awesome and amazing to have clients like you who are totally aware of, like Meagan was saying, your intuition and how you were feeling. So, you know, I think you have such an empowering story, and our stories can really go a long way, and you're gonna be that voice for people who are feeling so similar.Yeah, absolutely. It's hard to hear sometimes. Cause you're like, "That sounds so amazing. I would want to do that, but it can't." I think that's how a lot of people think. "Oh, that's good. She must have a strong personality." You don't have to have a strong personality to stand up and advocate for yourself in a lot of ways. I think a lot of it stemmed from you being informed along the way. You were informed. You knew your rights, you knew the evidence along things. I mean, here you are talking about them, and that's super important. It comes down with that education, because I do feel like the education is what helps us feel empowered enough to stand up and say what we do and don't want.Chrissie: I really don't have a strong personality at all. I was always very intimidated, trying to pump myself up for the next week of whatever week it was, visiting the OB practice, like, "Oh God, who am I going to see today?" But I just approached it with full knowledge of everything that's out there, as far as I know, because I've been researching it for a long time and just knowing my rights, I guess, I know that they know what they can and can't do to me.You can't force someone to have surgery if they're not ready for it. A C-section is a major surgery so I just knew to stand my ground in a polite and respectful way. Eventually, at the end of the wire, someone stood up for me in the practice, and I was very grateful for her because she gave me the last final push I needed to just wait for things to happen.Meagan: Yeah. Yeah. Well, you should be so proud of yourself and I'm so happy for you.And how was this postpartum? How's it been?Chrissie: It's been like, nothing.I mean, I have a third newborn, but I don't for some reason with me, subsequent C-sections, the debilitating pain is not there from what I experienced with the first one. I don't know if there are just so many nerve endings that are not there anymore or I don't know why. It's been super busy. So I don't even have time to think about what could have been or any feeling or thoughts. Thoughts about how I wish I could be feeling differently. But, yeah, very busy with the third and just so happy to have her with us today.Well, I'm so happy for you. Congratulations. I'm glad that even though you maybe didn't have Sarah during your birth, you had her along the way because I truly do feel like having that sounding board in that doula and that support along pregnancy can really impact and motivate people to learn how to trust that intuition and learn what they need to do and what's right for them.Chrissie: Yes, and she's actually helped me since birth because I didn't ask her to come during it. She has come and hung out with my kids and me so I could do certain errands or tasks. Our kids are actually obsessed with each other now, so it's kind of nice. Yeah.Sarah: Yeah. We bonded even more postpartum and now our daughters are movie night buddies, and they all like to play together.Meagan: That is so fun. I love hearing that. That is something that I tell my clients when they hire me. I'm like, "Hey, listen, you do not have to be my best friend, but I want you to know that I'm your lifelong friend." I feel like that just right there sums it up. Like, really. No, not everybody's going to be having their kids play together but I love that relationships can form and create in this manner.Sarah: Yeah. Yeah.Meagan: Okay, you too. Well, thank you again so much for being with us today.Chrissie: Thanks for picking my story.ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

My Covid-19 Diary: Practical Tips and Scriptures for Improbable Times from an American Doctor by Theresa Y. Wee M.D.In 2020, COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic. With forced shutdowns, Dr. Theresa Wee began to connect through social media with daily blogs. These blogs included practical advice on getting through this unprecedented time from her many years as a pediatrician, wife, and mother. She also shared the many ways God sustained her throughout her life, even after the unexpected death of her husband, Dr. Stephen L. Wee. In her book, My COVID-19 Diary: Practical Tips and Scriptures for Improbable Times from an American Doctor, readers can rediscover those blogs and find inspiration from her faith journey. They include various tips on health and fitness, dealing with loss, and learning ways to carry on.Dr. Theresa Wee is a practicing pediatrician, wellness expert, and mother of four. She has a strong commitment to improving the health of Hawaii and began her non-profit organization “Walk with a Doc - Oahu” eight years ago, where she conducts free weekly walks to help her community get healthier. She authored two best-selling books and continues to educate families on regular television and radio spots. She has been an inspiration to many, especially after the sudden and unexpected death of her husband and business partner, Dr. Stephen L. Wee. She openly shares ways she has learned to keep moving forward, persevering, and even thriving, no matter what the circumstances are.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5BQH6H?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_H57R5V327BZR7RC1N4VKhttps://www.weewellnesscenter.com/  https://www.facebook.com/theresa.wee.9https://www.instagram.com/tyarinaga/http://www.ReadersMagnet.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/2824twrm.mp3   

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Life will always dish up challenging circumstances like Covid-19. Hope for and expect the best, be prepared for the worst, and make the best of whatever comes your way. ----------------------------------------------- Welcome to Ever Better Today: the daily podcast for creating your optimal business, career, or overall life in ten minutes or less. I'm Lisa Conners Vogt, Executive and Leadership Coach and founder of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Let's jump in! ----------------------------------------------- Here's what I learned from having Covid in June 2022… Do risk management Think about what might happen in your life and prepare as much as possible in advance! Set up automated tasks so that they can keep happening even if you're unable to actually participate! Do as much advanced prep as you can whenever possible. I'm a risk-taker Covid-19 has been around for two and half years as of this recording and many people are still keeping their social world, and personal interactions small and contained. I'm taking a different approach. I socialize, invite people to my house, and travel. Despite having a Covid-19, I wouldn't change a thing because I've enjoyed living my life. However, I respect each person's personal decision. Everyone has to make choices about how much risk they can tolerate taking into consideration the financial and caregiving implications of getting sick. Value the relationships I have My COVID was another reminder that I am grateful for my family and friends. I've had lots of those reminders lately! It's so important to maintain or create relationships with people who can take care of you if you get sick or even just brighten your day. I value my relationships, and hopefully, I'm giving even more than I'm getting. Be grateful While I was in quarantine, I was very thankful to my friends and son for picking things up for me and checking in on me. I also appreciated my clients' flexibility with regard to shifting schedules and the ability to conduct leadership workshops virtually. Be flexible In any situation, consider your options. Don't assume something cannot be done. Brainstorm with others and take risks! ----------------------------------------------- So that's it and here I am again back to work and podcasting after recovering from Covid. And if anybody wants to chat about what's going on with them with COVID, just let me know! ----------------------------------------------- To learn more about working with Ever Better, send me an email here or book a complimentary call with me here

My COVID scare of 2022, and this whole debate about paying equal amount between couples based on Travis Kelce-Kayla Nicole Online rumor. Intro: DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya

I believe I have some answers here.   This brings it back to each of us.  I believe this is the HOW!   I begin with how My Covid, gun violence, my mom's dementia are all connected   It's time, we've had enough Set up a free consultation Here

This new model I developed explains how the depletion of arginine and tryptophan and the sequestration of cysteine leads to T cell suppression in severe COVID and may reflect the rapid onset of a somewhat cancer-reminiscent state where vitamins A and D and other myeloid differentiation factors run out. The written version with references and links to research is available here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/a-new-paradigm-for-severe-covid If you find this valuable, please like, share, and comment on the Substack article to help boost it within the Substack algorithm and get more people to read it. Vitamins A and D should be properly balanced with each other, and with vitamins E and K. My COVID-specific recommendations for this balance are in the COVID Guide, and recommendations for balancing them in various different contexts are included in the Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes, both of which are freely available to paid Substack subscribers. These also contain general (Cliff Notes) or COVID-specific (COVID Guide) information for managing all the other nutrients mentioned. I will be updating the COVID guide next time to include tryptophan and N-acetylcysteine whenever arginine is used, but other than that this new paradigm does not alter the protocol. It does, however, move much more emphasis to A and D, and bring A onto much more equal footing with D. Disclaimer I am not a medical doctor and this is not medical advice. My goal is to empower you with information. Please make all health decisions yourself, consulting sources you trust, including a caring health care professional. Paid Subscriptions, Coming Guides, the Book My current plan is to wrap up a vaccine side effect protocol and my general work on the vaccines into a COVID Vaccine Guide that will be free to those who have pre-ordered my book, Masterpass members, and paid Substack subscribers. I will then do one final update to the COVID guide, also free to everyone I just mentioned. Paid Substack subscribers and Masterpass members will also have access to all paid-only Substack posts, which are the posts that feed into the creation of the vaccine side effect protocol. Most of these will be available for 48 hours to everyone. You can become a paid Substack subscriber here, which earns you 50% off the fee on Masterpass membership if you choose to join. The book can be pre-ordered here. As soon as these two guides are finished I will return full-time to finishing the book and will send everyone who pre-ordered an ETA as soon as I am ready. Take a Look at the Store At no extra cost to you, please consider buying products from one of my popular affiliates using these links: Paleovalley, Magic Spoon breakfast cereal, LMNT, Seeking Health, Ancestral Supplements. Find more affiliates here. For $2.99, you can purchase The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes, a bullet point summary of all the most important things I've learned in over 15 years of studying nutrition science. For $10, you can purchase The Food and Supplement Guide for the Coronavirus, my protocol for prevention and for what to do if you get sick (free if you become a paid subscriber to my Substack). For $15, you can pre-order a single format of my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book, my complete guide to nutrition, to be finished as soon as my work on COVID vaccines is done. For $25, you can pre-order a digital bundle of my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book. For $29.99, you can purchase a copy of my ebook, Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet, my complete system for managing your nutritional status using dietary analysis, a survey of just under 200 signs and symptoms, and a comprehensive guide to proper interpretation of labwork. For $35, you can pre-order a complete bundle of my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book. For a recurring $15/month or $120/year, you can join the CMJ Masterpass, with monthly access to live Zoom Q&A sessions with me, and huge discounts on my consulting, my informational products, and the health and wellness products from other companies that I value most. Paid Substack subscribers get 50% off the membership fee. For $250-$1499.99, you can work one-on-one with me. In any amount at all, you can make a donation to support my work on COVID vaccines during this time when our freedom of speech, bodily autonomy, and right to earn a living are all under attack.

I'm back!!! Today on the show: My Covid recovery. Schools banning devices. Love makes you do crazy things. Illegal food & beverages in all 50 states. 4-7pm on 95.5 WSB. #preesh

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Repeal the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906, published by Zvi on May 5, 2022 on LessWrong. There are a lot of ludicrously terrible government laws, regulations and policies across all the domains of life. My Covid posts have covered quite a lot of them. Yet if I had to pick one policy that was the Platonic ideal of stupid, the thing that has almost zero upside and also has the best ratio of ‘amount of damage this is doing to America' versus ‘reasons why we can't stop being idiots about this' there is (so far) a clear winner. We must repeal the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906. It says, to paraphrase, no underwater digging – to repair ports, or build bigger ones, or fix waterways – unless the boat doing the digging was built in the US, and is owned and operated by Americans. (This isn't about shipping – that's the Jones Act, which has similar ownership rules for shipping within the US, and which we'll get to later.) I claim that, EA style, this is highly (1) important, (2) tractable and (3) neglected. There's a bunch of talk recently about the Dredge Act which is how I noticed it, but that's different from the actions that actually lead to repeal – it's still neglected. An illustration of this is that my exploration of this led to it having a Wikipedia page. Until May 2nd, it didn't. The actions that could repeal the act mostly involve a relatively small amount of standard-issue lobbying effort – so it's tractable. Given how much it could do for our ports and thus our economy, as well as the reclamation projects we could do, repeal seems pretty damn important. The goal of this post is to explain what the hell is going on here and defend those three claims. Odd Lots This topic was entirely off my radar screen until I listened to a recent episode of one of my favorite podcasts (transcript here): Odd Lots. Odd Lots is hosted by Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway. If you are at all into economics or economic-style thinking, this podcast is for you. Often they tackle questions of trading and market structure and interest rates, or the world of crypto, but they are at their best when they are asking about real world logistics and how that fits into the economic picture. Odd Lots is great most of all because it is centered in a profound curiosity about the gears of the system of the world. Anyway, it all started when Tracy Alloway's shipping woes (she'd been trying as an experiment to get a spot on a container ship crossing the pacific for months without success, which was very enlightening on what's going wrong with shipping) took a turn for the personal, and her belongings got stuck on the ship Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay. Which we struggled to get free because America lacks proper dredges, which led to a whole episode about dredging. I'll quote from it a bit, but I recommend listening to the episode directly. What Is Dredging and What is it For? From the official source: Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other water bodies. It is a routine necessity in waterways around the world because sedimentation—the natural process of sand and silt washing downstream—gradually fills channels and harbors. Dredging often is focused on maintaining or increasing the depth of navigation channels, anchorages, or berthing areas to ensure the safe passage of boats and ships. Vessels require a certain amount of water in order to float and not touch bottom. This water depth continues to increase over time as larger and larger ships are deployed. Since massive ships carry the bulk of the goods imported into the country, dredging plays a vital role in the nation's economy. Indeed. There is also environmental dredging to eliminate contaminants. It can be used for land reclamation projects (like potentially expanding Manhattan) or building sea barr...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Repeal the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906, published by Zvi on May 5, 2022 on LessWrong. There are a lot of ludicrously terrible government laws, regulations and policies across all the domains of life. My Covid posts have covered quite a lot of them. Yet if I had to pick one policy that was the Platonic ideal of stupid, the thing that has almost zero upside and also has the best ratio of ‘amount of damage this is doing to America' versus ‘reasons why we can't stop being idiots about this' there is (so far) a clear winner. We must repeal the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906. It says, to paraphrase, no underwater digging – to repair ports, or build bigger ones, or fix waterways – unless the boat doing the digging was built in the US, and is owned and operated by Americans. (This isn't about shipping – that's the Jones Act, which has similar ownership rules for shipping within the US, and which we'll get to later.) I claim that, EA style, this is highly (1) important, (2) tractable and (3) neglected. There's a bunch of talk recently about the Dredge Act which is how I noticed it, but that's different from the actions that actually lead to repeal – it's still neglected. An illustration of this is that my exploration of this led to it having a Wikipedia page. Until May 2nd, it didn't. The actions that could repeal the act mostly involve a relatively small amount of standard-issue lobbying effort – so it's tractable. Given how much it could do for our ports and thus our economy, as well as the reclamation projects we could do, repeal seems pretty damn important. The goal of this post is to explain what the hell is going on here and defend those three claims. Odd Lots This topic was entirely off my radar screen until I listened to a recent episode of one of my favorite podcasts (transcript here): Odd Lots. Odd Lots is hosted by Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway. If you are at all into economics or economic-style thinking, this podcast is for you. Often they tackle questions of trading and market structure and interest rates, or the world of crypto, but they are at their best when they are asking about real world logistics and how that fits into the economic picture. Odd Lots is great most of all because it is centered in a profound curiosity about the gears of the system of the world. Anyway, it all started when Tracy Alloway's shipping woes (she'd been trying as an experiment to get a spot on a container ship crossing the pacific for months without success, which was very enlightening on what's going wrong with shipping) took a turn for the personal, and her belongings got stuck on the ship Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay. Which we struggled to get free because America lacks proper dredges, which led to a whole episode about dredging. I'll quote from it a bit, but I recommend listening to the episode directly. What Is Dredging and What is it For? From the official source: Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other water bodies. It is a routine necessity in waterways around the world because sedimentation—the natural process of sand and silt washing downstream—gradually fills channels and harbors. Dredging often is focused on maintaining or increasing the depth of navigation channels, anchorages, or berthing areas to ensure the safe passage of boats and ships. Vessels require a certain amount of water in order to float and not touch bottom. This water depth continues to increase over time as larger and larger ships are deployed. Since massive ships carry the bulk of the goods imported into the country, dredging plays a vital role in the nation's economy. Indeed. There is also environmental dredging to eliminate contaminants. It can be used for land reclamation projects (like potentially expanding Manhattan) or building sea barr...

This is a show about porridge. Episodes mentioned in this episode: hpr3272 :: In GNU/Linux, there is no "diversity", we're all just data. hosted by Some Guy On The Internet hpr3257 :: Lack of diversity in Linux and other open source communities hosted by swift110 hpr3251 :: Opposing Views on Alcohol hosted by Windigo hpr3247 :: Saturday Morning Automotive Routine hosted by TrumpetJohn hpr3223 :: My COVID year summary hosted by b-yeezi hpr3121 :: Opposing Views on Tattoos hosted by Windigo Island mentioned in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Kilda,_Scotland All the porridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_porridges

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Let's face it – it seems inevitable to get COVID at this point, especially with the Omicron variant. Although COVID became a reality in the United States in March 2020, it actually took two years for me and my family to get it. Still, I'm thankful it was the Omicron variant and not the previous variants that seemed a lot harsher.   In this episode, I'm sharing with you my journey through COVID as well as the protocol I followed to manage and help alleviate our symptoms. Overall, I'm thankful that my family and I just had mild symptoms and that we have the tools to get over it.   I just would like to say, too, that 98% of the protocol I'm sharing with you today was from my functional nutritionist Katie Braswell, who was here on the podcast back in Episode 04 talking all about thyroid health. Whatever I'm sharing here is in no way medical advice but just a personal protocol that I chose to follow. These are things I noticed were very beneficial, and that worked for me. So be sure to always ask your doctor before starting anything new.    In this episode, you will hear: My COVID journey The symptoms I experienced  Gargling warm water and taking Epsom baths Eating nutrient-dense food Supplements I've taken  Getting enough sunshine for Vitamin D and energy boost  Using Immune- boosting essential oils   LINKS: RECIPES + FOOD: Olive You Whole Five Pepper Sweet Potato Chili: https://www.oliveyouwhole.com/recipes/paleo-whole30-five-pepper-sweet-potato-chili-recipe Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1658797&u=1350034&m=64681&urllink=&afftrack= (affiliate) Olive You Whole Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: https://www.oliveyouwhole.com/diet/dairy-free-recipes/paleo-whole30-chicken-zoodle-soup-recipe Frontier Coop Jasmine Green Tea: https://amzn.to/3LjmCHG (affiliate) Traditional Medicinals Dandelion Root Tea: https://amzn.to/3J9r6ic (affiliate)   SUPPLEMENTS: Olive Leaf Extract: https://amzn.to/3Ld3Ul3 (affiliate) Astragalus: https://amzn.to/3gz3reW (affiliate) Pure Synergy Whole Food Vitamin C: https://amzn.to/3GuL1GA (affiliate) Crucial Four Mineral-Rich Sea Salt: https://crucialfour.com/products/icelandic-flake-salt Vitamin D3: https://www.digestivewarrior.com/vitd3-lq-by-systemic-formulas.html? Monopoly Deal Game: https://amzn.to/3B3U1S0 (affiliate) Trace Minerals: https://amzn.to/3sjtZGc (affiliate) Heart & Soil Beef Organs: https://shop.heartandsoil.co/products/beef-organs Oyster-Min Capsules from Earthley: https://www.earthley.com/product/oyster-min-capsules/ Pure Synergy Whole Food Zinc: https://amzn.to/3Jdoobr (affiliate) Mary Ruth Organics Kids Supplements (ionic Zinc, Vitamin C, K2, D3, and Multimineral): https://www.maryruthorganics.com/?rfsn=4762935.588fd8d&utm_source=refersion (affiliate - use code OLIVEYOUWHOLE) Whole Earth and Sea Horseradish Respiratory Relief: https://wholeearthsea.com/en-ca/product/horseradish-respiratory-relief/ Omega Oils: I take xEO Mega from doTERRA (ordering info below) Selenium from Thorne: https://thor.ne/mOn7a (affiliate) ViRadChem Binder from Cellcore if you're a client or MetChem from Microbe Formulas: https://microbeformulas.com/products/bioactive-carbon-metchem Turmeric with Curcumin: https://amzn.to/3sqyTBt (affiliate)   LIFESTYLE: Epsom salts: https://amzn.to/3LjE0vL (affiliate) Castor Oil Pack-  Get Sky Organics castor oil here: https://amzn.to/3B7CSH4 (affiliate) 30 Min Unfiltered Sunshine Get doTERRA Essential Oils from my friend Beth here (let her know I sent you!): my.doterra.com/blueberriesandboys You can reach out to her for additional support via Instagram: Instagram.com/blueberriesandboys   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at [insert link please]​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Crucial FOUR sea salt: https://crucialfour.com/products/icelandic-flake-salt  Paleo + Whole30  Chicken Zoodle Soup Recipe https://www.oliveyouwhole.com/diet/dairy-free-recipes/paleo-whole30-chicken-zoodle-soup-recipe    Episode 4: How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally with Katie Braswell https://www.oliveyouwhole.com/podcast/004-how-to-heal-your-thyroid-naturally-with-katie-braswell   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

For today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about my experience with COVID. So I'm actually pretty excited about it because I got through it. And now I have some antibodies that my body is naturally making to help hopefully prevent me from getting COVID Again, or at least all limiting the side effects of getting it.   “Make sure you're taking care of your health today and tomorrow and the next day because your health is ultimately up to you”     My COVID journey The problem about shaming unvaccinated people Treatment option    

Bipap ventilator. Yes I was all set to go in that. Hi my name is Prateek and I started this story narration of My Covid story way back last year cos for me this was not just one experience of life and death, rather it was spiritual Journey. Or may be like I always quote I have a habit of connecting everything with spirituality, hence this podcast Habitually Spiritual. Do connect with me on my email id- prateek.contact@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitually-spiritual/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/habitually-spiritual/support

This week's episode is a special one, because it's the first episode that was streamed live with audience interaction.  We get into a ton of stuff including but not limited to the future of shows and Covid, Rolling Stone, the Grammy's and oh yea… My Covid.  Enjoy the episode and if you want to interact and see the live YouTube version, please concider supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/afterthegig.  Love ya!   Support the podcast!   The Merch store  Afterthegigpod.com   Exclusive Content is on the Patreon page! www.patreon.com/afterthegig   All links right here!! https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Music From the show   Intro: “She Caught the Katy” by The Blues Brothers Outro: “She Caught the Katy” by The Blues Brothers   Email the podcast! afterthegigpod@gmail.com   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jhumphreymusic/ https://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/ @afterthegig @jhumphreymusic  #ontourwithjhumps

“Jackie”  is a newly single mum. She became pregnant and gave birth during the Covid19 pandemic. “Jackie” is a pseudonym.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had a total recovered case of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

My COVID predictions for 2022 and beyond. Are vaccines working? I put a challenge out to the anti maskers for charity. Puppy Peanut guest appearance. Next episode - TV Talk.

This week, my special guest and I share our common love of poetry. Read Garry's bio in his own words. As an educator, poet and runner I am a lifer. I have the blessed opportunity to create new works and compete in my sport (Track & Field) in my upcoming 80thtrip around our Sun. I believe writing is precursor to thought, not the other way around. Poetry is an invitation to advance our thinking and deepen our feelings about the world we live in. It is a sharing of truths, your truth, my truth, the truth of our human experience. A good poem will celebrate these truths with a style and grace that exists in every tongue spoken on our planet. To see more of my work including popular blog series What I Did on My Covid-19 Vacation, New Poets Wednesday and the Bernice and Garry series, go to my website: https://www.garrycox.com/ Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

Guest: “Leandra”Leandra is a teacher of an all-girls school.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had total recovered cases of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

In this episode: Why I was banned from American Airlines • Self worship • My COVID experience • Race baiters • Woman who praised the 'Wisconsin Christmas Parade Massacre' • My Timcast IRL Appearance • We close the show with an ULTIMATE TikTok Gauntlet roast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joeybvstheworld/support

Guest: “Amy”Amy is a banker and mother of a three-year-old little girl.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had total recovered cases of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses a news article about how a study found MS and depression doubled patients' vascular disease risk over 10 years, and relative to controls greatly raised risk of death. Also, Price Wooldridge, reads “I'm Grateful for My COVID-19 Booster Shot”, a column by Ed Tobias. =================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that can significantly slow down disability progression in people with relapsing MS. See full prescribing & safety info. https://www.mayzent.com/?utm_source=changeinrms&utm_medium=vanityurl&utm_campaign=novartis_mayzent_2020&utm_content=soundcloud ===================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

I Bought AirTags; My COVID in Australia Thread; The Czech Republic is on HIBP; Burning of Your Fingertips and Biometrics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains the following: My COVID experience, the lack of support for the unvaxxed, the propaganda machine (stats), new Regeneron COVID antibody treatment centers, Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin as treatments Political corruption targeting former La Mesa Police Off. Matthew Dages VIDEO: NM police officer escapes ambush, continues highspeed pursuit VIDEO: Newport man Tasered by Gwent police in standoff Sovereign citizens lawsuit against Mass State Police dismissed Everything you need to know about the chip shortage that's plaguing automakers San Francisco DA sues 3 ghost gun makers VIDEO: NYPD bodycam captures pointblank Bronx shootout VIDEO: 2 LEOs shot by suspect in shooting of Calif deputy Minneapolis mayor says he'll veto latest ballot language on police proposal Charges stand against SRO accused of hiding at Parkland shooting VIDEO: Officers box in fleeing driver before fatal shooting VIDEO: Suspect in body armor starts gunfight with Edmond, OK officers Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in fatal shooting Sheriff: Jail ‘inmates' will now be called ‘residents' instead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leoroundtable/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leoroundtable/support

COVID – 19 has had a deep impact on our lives. It sure changed the way we use to live. And, yes, it has taken a toll on our lives; yet, there are various life lessons that it has taught us. It has taught us how important it is to value those around us, how […] The post Podcast Ep. 39 – What I Learned from My Covid 19 Experience appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

My COVID vaccine story!

Episode 154 - My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience talks about my journey to vaccination. I talk about the decision. The facility conditions and any adverse reactions that I experienced. The vaccine does not prevent COVID-19 it limits the severity and we all want a fighting chance when it comes to something that could take your life.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-in-the-car/support

My COVID-19 Pentecost Quarantine Mass Experience Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nwufor/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/education-for-all-and-entertainment/donations

-Season 2 details! -My COVID symptoms + outlook Sandersjkevin@gmail.com DarrioC@yahoo.com https://bit.ly/TheHopeRide www.TheHopeRide.com www.TheHopeHike.com

My COVID journey. It was a true test of my strength, faith and will to live. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode: My Covid-19 experiences Movies/TV: Big Bang Theory & Ozark, Avatar, Rick and Morty Peculiar Bunch: Fallen priests Books: Google bedtime stories. Tech: Why I ordered a Pulse Oximeter Social Media Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick onContinue reading "Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories" The post Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: My Covid-19 experiences Movies/TV: Big Bang Theory & Ozark, Avatar, Rick and Morty Peculiar Bunch: Fallen priests Books: Google bedtime stories. Tech: Why I ordered a Pulse Oximeter Social Media Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick onContinue reading "Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories" The post Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: My Covid-19 experiences Movies/TV: Big Bang Theory & Ozark, Avatar, Rick and Morty Peculiar Bunch: Fallen priests Books: Google bedtime stories. Tech: Why I ordered a Pulse Oximeter Social Media Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick onContinue reading "Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories" The post Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories appeared first on Father Roderick.

My COVID confessions... everyone has had their struggles this year and I am no different. You have three choices though when it comes to problems in your life. Listen in as I share what those are, which ones are best, and how being the solution will propel you forward. ----------- Follow Me on Instagram! Check out the Dear Her Project!

Hey Guys! Today's odd day is all about mental health, not letting your feelings and emotions dictate your decisions, Covid-19 predictions and how to get yourself out of a funk. If you like the episode and podcast, leave a rating and review! Follow me on m personal IG @amber.dupreee TIMESTAMPS: 00:43 “Fuck your feelings”: the meaning 1:36: What I tell my clients when they say they don't feel like they're seeing results 2:02 Give credit where credit is due 3:47: What to do when you're lacking motivation or discipline 5:29: Why you shouldn't let your feelings/emotions control your actions 9:00: Honesty hour... I've been really struggling lately 11:54: Snowball effect into a depressive 16:17: Fuck you feelings — do it anyways 17:47: My Covid predictions v. How things played out 20:55 How I find motivation + the importance of morning routines 23:57: Why you should tie all of this into your relationships and friendships as well

“Stories form the nerve centre of change. Therefore, the stories that we tell ourselves and each other make our realities come true.” The global COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need to tell stories now more than ever, as we face a whole new reality each passing day. On that note, Vinay traverses the mind of consummate storyteller, blogger and Learning and Change specialist, Kavi Arasu, who also spoke the words above, in this episode of our podcast. [06:17s] Starting a conversation in the New Normal [10:51s] Role of storytelling today [16:00s] The art of ‘listening'  [27:26s] Kavi's blog around storytelling and learning: https://flyntrok.com/the-owl/ [30:32s] RWL – Kavi's LISTEN recommendations are:Business Wars podcast hosted by David Brown and produced by WonderySecret Leaders podcast by Rich Martell and Dan Murray-Serter Vinay's recommendation: ‘MY COVID-19 STORY: Launch of a youth storytelling campaign' by UNESCO[31:51s] "Leaders, tell, elicit and synthesize stories."   What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.comConnect with Vinay on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagramor email him at vinay@c2cod.com Connect with Kavi on Twitter, LinkedIn or email him at kavis.mail@gmail.com  Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platforms including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Listen Notes, Castro, Jio Saavn, to stay updated on new episodes every week. This podcast is brought to you by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing Strategy and People Together'. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

This episode, I touch on the topic of schools reopening, My COVID-19 test experience, A child being sent to a detention center over school work and My awkwardness when it comes to flirting

My Covid 19 scare. Young people living it up and getting sick. Airlines and job cuts, don't look now but they are coming. Bars closing again in Memphis. Nba bubble. MLB starting soon. NHL back at it. College Football and the money. NFL is playing opossum. Washington Football Club. Mahomes gets paid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skippyshappyhour/support

This episode draws the curtains on season 2 on IAC Podcast. We highlight some of our favorite moments from some of our previous episodes. If you've missed any of our shows, listen for an idea of where to start. Find IAC Podcast on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/IACpodcast Here are links to the episodes mentioned: Episode 1 - Can COVID-19 Change the Way Nigerians Work? https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/can-covid-19-change-the-way-nigerians-work Episode 9 - Managing a Small Business Amid COVID-19 https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/managing-a-small-business-amid-covid-19 Episode 7 - My COVID-19 Wedding https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/my-covid-19-wedding Episode 3 - Effect of COVID-19 on Nigeria's Education Sector https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/effect-of-covid-19-on-nigerias-education-sector Episode 4 - Mental Health Amid COVID-19 https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/mental-health-amid-covid-19 Episode 10 - Amending Nigerian Laws to Fix Rape Culture https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/amending-nigerian-laws-to-fix-rape-culture Episode 11 - Legislative Transparency: How Can Tech Help? https://soundcloud.com/user-392982388/legislative-transparency-how-can-tech-help Music in this episode: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3522-cold-funk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

My Covid rant...maybe I contracted it? Tell me what you think --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Continuing with the job seeker notes, this time after an April-long break. My Covid-19 visualizations on Tableau Public. Turns out, though, that the population count is at an odd grain, and that throws off the death rate per 1000 calculation.  Improvements in progress. https://public.tableau.com/profile/patrick.bowman#!/vizhome/CoronavirusCOVID-19Cases_15886328387010/DecentMap Here's the Imbellus web site:  https://www.imbellus.com/ I'm on Twitter: @generationalize

On this weeks episode of the podcast, I brought my girlfriend Nikki on the show to talk about the trials and tribulations of home schooling. NFL News and notes, My Covid -19 feelings and why we should look at the numbers from around the world and why we should not listen to the leader of one particular country...TAKE A GUESS!! And a little bit more sprinkled in. WELCOME TO THE PIT!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepitpodcast/message

Hello, On today's podcast I discuss the mental games that COVID-19 is playing with society, My COVID-19 "scare", being ready to meet my maker and the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Thanks Spread the Word Rate and Review Much Love Aho