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    Faith and Freedom
    SCOTUS Appears Sympathetic Toward Pregnancy Centers in First Amendment Case

    Faith and Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:00


    The New Jersey Attorney General's subpoena violates the First Amendment by demanding First Choice Pregnancy Resource Centers break the confidentiality of its donors. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
    10 Contractions & a Toilet Baby: Positive Home Birth Story w/Ashley & Bryan Worley

    Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 42:45


    Can you imagine having only about 10 contractions and your baby being born?! This is seriously the BEST birth story!In this unforgettable (and honestly unbelievable) birth story, My Essential Birth students Ashley & Bryan Worley share their second birth experience — from preparing for pregnancy while parenting a toddler, to doing deep mental work for birth, to a labor that went from “hmm, maybe something's happening” to baby in arms in less than about 10 contractions

    WHOOP Podcast
    Stef Williams on Key Habits To Build Strength & Stay Healthy

    WHOOP Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 61:28


    This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with fitness entrepreneur and creator of WeGlow, Stef Williams. The two discuss building an empowering global community, navigating endometriosis, redefining movement, and Stef's pregnancy journey. Stef opens up about her path from athlete to influencer, the realities of running multiple businesses, her evolving relationship with health and mindset, and how intentional lifestyle choices helped her reclaim her wellbeing. This episode highlights the power of a positive mindset, training, and understanding your body to feel stronger, more connected to your health and wellness goals.  (00:00) Cold Open(00:43) Intro(02:36) Rapid Fire Questions(07:14) Stef's Background and Building WeGlow(12:26) Fighting Exercise Burnout(14:02) Common Misconceptions In The Fitness Industry(16:21) Inner Ad(16:34) Stef's Day In The Life: Entrepreneur and Fitness Influencer(20:40) Ins and Outs of Running The Business(25:20) Pregnancy, Balancing A Career, and Lifestyle Changes(28:22) How Stef Uses WHOOP For Her Health and Wellness(33:09) Inner Ad(33:42) Managing Endometriosis: Signs and Symptoms(39:02) Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Preventative Care with Endometriosis(45:09) Cycle Tracking and Navigating Pregnancy with Endometriosis(50:25) Getting A Diagnosis and Mindset Training(51:30) Stef's Goals and Motivations (56:10) Stef's Advice For Women in Training and Business(58:33) Kristen's Advice For Expecting Mothers(01:00:51) OutroStef Williams InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFacebookWeGLOWSupport the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    The Audio Long Read
    Best of 2025: Don't call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me'

    The Audio Long Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:45


    Each week for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From July: the Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy', but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now By Abi Stephenson. Read by Nicolette Chin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

    Invictus Mindset
    EP. 116 | Ilana Robbins Renfroe | Why Are So Many Women Struggling to Get Pregnant Today?

    Invictus Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 89:31


    Something is off.Women are doing everything right and still feeling disconnected from their bodies. Hormones feel unpredictable. Cycles feel confusing. Pregnancy feels harder to achieve. And the answers feel fragmented, politicized, or buried beneath noise.In this episode, Bryce sits down with nurse practitioner and fertility consultant Ilana Robbins Renfroe to explore the deeper layers of modern fertility. Not from a place of fear, but from a place of responsibility, awareness, and empowerment.We talk about the quiet pressures women carry today. The collision of modern gender roles, dating culture, delayed family planning, socially normalized sexual habits, and chronic stress. We unpack the invisible forces shaping fertility including microplastics, environmental toxins, food quality, endocrine disruptors, hormonal birth control, and the growing questions around medical policies, vaccines, trust, and informed consent.This is not a conversation about sides.It is a conversation about systems.Bodies.Environment.Truth.And the courage to ask better questions.This episode is for women who want clarity.For men who want to support them better.For couples trying to build families in a world that feels increasingly unnatural.Your body is not broken.It is responding to the world it lives in.⸻Key Quotes from the Episode“Fertility is not just about reproduction. It is a reflection of total health.”“Your body is always responding to its environment, not betraying you.”“Confusion grows when conversations are rushed and questions are dismissed.”“Modern women are carrying ancient biology inside a very unnatural world.”“Informed consent requires space, honesty, and humility.”“Fertility is a dialogue between hormones, safety, stress, and environment.”⸻Key Takeaways• Fertility challenges are multifactorial, not personal failures• Environment, lifestyle, and stress matter as much as biology• Asking questions is an act of responsibility, not rebellion• Men and women share the fertility journey equally• Awareness creates power without creating fear• The goal is alignment, not perfection⸻Timestamps00:00 Welcome and why this conversation matters now04:30 Ilana's background and work in fertility care09:20 The modern fertility decline and global trends15:40 Gender roles, dating culture, and delayed family planning22:10 Stress, safety, and the nervous system28:45 Birth control and cycle awareness35:30 Microplastics, toxins, and everyday exposure43:00 Food quality and endocrine disruption49:10 Vaccines, trust, and informed consent conversations57:20 Male fertility and shared responsibility1:02:40 Preparing the body for pregnancy1:09:00 Bridging medicine, lifestyle, and intuition1:15:30 Final reflections and hope forward⸻Call to ActionIf this episode sparked curiosity, reflection, or conversation, share it with someone you love.Follow Bryce for grounded conversations on fitness, life, and truth. @therealbrycesmithFollow ALLSMITH for lifestyle design, community, and long form dialogue that goes deeper than headlines.@allsmithcoFollow Ilana Robbins Renfroe and her company to learn more about fertility education, women's health, and conscious family building.@nernz20Your health is not a trend.Your body is not broken.And better questions create better livesThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

    Healthy As A Mother
    #143: Supplements in Pregnancy: What You SHOULD and SHOULD NOT Take

    Healthy As A Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 51:08


    Pregnant and wanting to learn how to optimize your health, prepare for birth, learn to breastfeed, and heal during postpartum? Come take Dr. Morgan's pregnancy class!Not every supplement in pregnancy is harmless. Some can actually increase risk for you and your baby.Pregnancy supplements can be sorted into clear buckets: hard yes, maybe, and hard no. In this episode, you're going to learn our core essentials, the optional add-ons that depend on your labs and symptoms, and the products that sound helpful online but clash with how a pregnant body actually works. We draw the line on some popular herbs, powders, and nervous system helpers, and for good reason—these decisions are shaped by both research limits and real clinical experience.If you're pregnant and staring at a cabinet full of bottles scratching your head, the real challenge isn't finding more options; it's knowing which few are worth taking and when. You'll receive insights on how we think about risk, timing, and dose, when we'll push harder on something like immune support to avoid medications, and where we'd rather you do nothing than experiment. A small, intentional stack can serve you better than chasing every trending supplement.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:07] The overlooked problem with most prenatals and why ingredient form matters[04:30] The simple rule that prevents most women from absorbing iron properly[07:11] The hidden reason pregnant women shouldn't fear vitamin A[09:20] How magnesium becomes a multipurpose lifesaver for sleep, cramps, and digestion[09:55] The real vitamin D levels you should aim for[17:04] When probiotics actually matter in pregnancy, and when they don't[20:16] The surprising list of safe remedies you can use when you get sick while pregnant[27:05] The trending supplements that truly are safe[41:03] The herbs you must avoid because they disrupt hormones and fetal developmentResources Mentioned:Orthomolecular Vitamin D3 + K2 Drops | WebsiteHealthy as a Mother episode on Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr. Ari Calhoun | Spotify or AppleDr. Morgan's Managing Illness While Pregnant or Breastfeeding Course | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERSave 10% on pasture-raised bone broths from FOND with code HEALTHYMOTHER

    Courageous Wellness
    Lesley Jones Talks Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Support, The Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor, & Long Term Pelvic Floor Health

    Courageous Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 56:30


    Today on the podcast, Aly sits down with Lesly Jones, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, boasting over 11 years of specialized experience in pelvic health. ​With a robust background in physical therapy spanning over 17 years, her personal experience with pelvic floor dysfunction following the birth of her first child ignited a passion for this niche field.  Today, we discuss the anatomy of the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum support and long term pelvic floor health for men and women.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Orgasmic Birth
    Pleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa Strohdach

    Orgasmic Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 36:19


    Orgasmic Birth Story   Ep 170 Description:  "Embodiment only happens if you have a body, so if you have a physical shell, and that physical shell is showing you signs. That physical shell can be sore, it can be tender, it can ache, it can also feel good and nurtured and soft and warm." —Lisa Strohdach What if the secret to a more joyful birth and life isn't about pushing harder, but about tuning in, letting go, and giving yourself permission to feel good? If you've ever felt disconnected from your body or doubted that pleasure belongs in pregnancy and parenting, you're not alone—there's a gentler, more powerful way forward. Consider this: your body already knows how to connect pleasure, rest, and birth, and it's time to trust that wisdom. This week, Debra sits with Lisa Strohdach, whose journey began with her own craving for self-pleasure and embodiment during pregnancy, which she later realized was key to her smooth breech home birth. This personal awakening inspired her to become a doula, yoga teacher, and retreat leader, now guiding others to cut through shame and confusion so that they can reconnect with their body and mind. Hear real talk on embodiment, oxytocin, masturbation, radical rest, simple breathwork, and how to create a supportive community—plus, get tips you can use right now to make pleasure and rest part of your everyday routine in this episode. Tune in!   Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471    Episode Highlights: 00:50 Meet Lisa: From Breech Birth to Doula and Retreat Host 03:18 How Pleasure and Birth Physically, Hormonally, and Mentally Linked 10:02 Tools for Pleasure: Vibrator, Oxytocin, and Real Talk  16:13 What is Embodiment?  21:46 Easy Embodiment Practices for Pregnancy and Life 25:26 Radical Rest: Why It's Revolutionary, Not Lazy 31:18 Wild Bloom Retreats 35:13 Reclaiming Pleasure and Power    Resources: 

    The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health
    Busting Myths about LIFTING during Pregnancy

    The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 31:35 Transcription Available


    The loudest voices on the internet say “don't lift heavy when you're pregnant.” We say: let's look at what the body does, what the research shows, and how to train with confidence. Christina Previtt, pelvic floor physical therapist, researcher, and mom of two, unpacks three persistent myths—weight caps, benching on your back, and never holding your breath—and replaces them with clear, symptom-led guidance that respects both performance and pregnancy.We start by clarifying the landscape: strength training is not one thing. Powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, and CrossFit all stress the body differently, and pregnancy asks you to meet those demands with smart adjustments. Christina walks through new data from hundreds of recreational lifters training above 85% of their one-rep max and explains why the old 20 to 30 pound rule came from a lack of data, not evidence of harm. She also breaks down supine hypotensive syndrome, how to spot symptoms like dizziness or nausea, and simple fixes like using an incline for pressing so you can keep the bar moving safely.Breath is the other lightning rod. The valsalva maneuver increases stability and load capacity, and recent studies show no adverse fetal effects during short efforts. Christina shares when exhaling on exertion can reduce pelvic floor strain, how to decide between strategies based on symptoms and goals, and why birth prep means practicing the opposite of max bracing. If you're great at holding tension, you'll benefit from learning to let go—especially in late-stage labor when pelvic floor relaxation matters most.This conversation is built for lifters, coaches, clinicians, and curious partners who want evidence, not fear. You'll leave with practical benchmarks to scale effort, scripts to collaborate with your provider, and a mindset shift: adjust your strategy, not your identity. Subscribe, share with a training partner, and leave a review to help more strong parents find real guidance. What myth should we tackle next?___________________________________________________________________________Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our newsletter You can also follow us on Instagram and YouTube for all the up-to-date information you need about pelvic health and female athletes. Interested in our programs? Check us out here!

    Tiny Matters
    [BONUS] Bunny pregnancy tests and a dead salmon MRI: Tiny Show and Tell Us #37

    Tiny Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 22:10


    In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we read an email from “baby sis” aka Binky aka Sam's younger sister Caroline who writes in about an alarming pregnancy test that predates today's at-home tests. Then we talk about a fascinating study that found a dead salmon showed brain activity in an MRI machine. Spoiler: It wasn't actually alive, scientists just really needed to rethink MRI analysis. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    BAST Training podcast
    Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with Physiotherapist Emer Tully

    BAST Training podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 50:06 Transcription Available


    We're wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor in singing. From breathing mechanics to alignment, from recognising tightness vs. weakness, to understanding why singers, dancers, teachers and performers of all kinds should care about this powerhouse of stability, this episode is packed with practical insights and surprising - the perfect finale to a year of rich conversations.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?0:38 Thank YOU!5:20 Why is the pelvic floor so intriguing?7:59 The 5 diaphragms12:01 The function of the pelvic floor13:53 Pregnancy & performance16:48 Signs of a tight or weak pelvic floor & the impact on singing21:16 Helping a singer with a tight or weak pelvic floor30:07 Advice about the gym and methods of ‘support' in singing39:32 Pelvic floor & stress45:25 Recommended resources About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSSinging Teachers Talk - Ep. 201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah AlgoetJennie MortonSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed with Sarah Joyce & Cat OgdenFeldenkraisSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your Singing with Lucinda AllenSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.191How to Set Up the Best Exhale for Singing with Lucinda AllenDuncan RockSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.120 Understanding Singing and Fitness with Duncan RockAnatomy of Voice by Blandine-Calais-Germain & François GermainDr Sara ReardonMichelle Edminson @mvmt.101Jane AppABOUT THE GUESTEmer is NEURO TOUR's London Associate Director of Education. She qualified from Manchester University with a BSc Physiotherapy degree, and is HCPC accredited as well as a member of the CSP. She is a Vocal Specialist and a Certified Women's Health Practitioner. She has an advanced medical acupuncture certification; APPI Matwork & Reformer Pilates training & specialises in vocal/ TMJ physiotherapy. Website Instagram: @physio.emer 

    Say Grace with Perfect Fit Nutrition
    Illness, pregnancy, trust- How my life has changed in a year, with guest: my husband, Jess

    Say Grace with Perfect Fit Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 85:47 Transcription Available


    If you have listened this year, then you know that I went through some health changes as well as some major life changes in 2024 and 2025. I have given you bits and pieces, but today Jess and I are sharing the entire story. The way I had been living and managing stress my entire life began to affect my health. And my health pushed me to a limit that I could no longer ignore at the end of 2024. I have spent the majority of the past year working on myself and relearning how to face everything differently, and we give you a peek in on that journey.  This one is a little different from my norm, as we just unloaded the real and raw truths of what has happened over the past year.   If you need encouragement and relatability in the midst of a life that feels so overwhelming, this is the episode for you. Join me as I talk through my journey to total surrender and obedience and how it has changed the way I view and do everything.

    The Skin Real
    Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: What to Use, What to Avoid, and How to Care for Your Skin

    The Skin Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 36:32


    Shop your personalized skincare here. If your skin suddenly feels unpredictable during pregnancy, it is not your imagination and it is not your fault. Hormones shift rapidly, collagen stretches, pigment deepens, and routines that once worked may no longer feel effective. In this episode, Dr. Mina sits down with integrative dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano for an honest, evidence-based conversation on skincare during pregnancy. Together, they break down the most common concerns dermatologists see at this stage, from acne and hyperpigmentation to melasma, stretch marks, and sunscreen safety. They clarify which ingredients are best avoided, which can be used safely when appropriate, and why simple foundations like sun protection, hydration, and gut health often matter more than an overloaded routine. They also cover postpartum skincare and what can be thoughtfully reintroduced while breastfeeding, helping listeners move forward with clarity, confidence, and a lot less anxiety around doing something wrong. Key Takeaways: ✓ Pregnancy acne and melasma are hormonally driven and incredibly common ✓ Azelaic acid, niacinamide, and gentle exfoliation can support skin safely ✓ Retinoids and hydroquinone are avoided due to absorption concerns ✓ Sunscreen is safe during pregnancy and critical for pigment prevention ✓ Stretch marks reflect structural skin changes and genetics, not skincare failure ✓ Postpartum skin care offers more flexibility, including the return of retinoids If you are pregnant, postpartum, or planning ahead and want science-backed answers without judgment, this episode will leave you feeling informed, supported, and far more confident in your skin. Mamina Turegano, MD, is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist practicing in the greater New Orleans area, with expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She also holds a certificate in integrative dermatology, blending traditional medicine with holistic approaches to skin health and longevity. With 16 years of dermatology experience and 11 years in private practice, Dr. Turegano is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. Follow Dr. Mamina here: www.drmamina.com https://www.instagram.com/dr.mamina/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/drmamina/ https://www.youtube.com/@dr.mamina Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Watch the Full Episode on YouTube Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

    The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast
    From Fear to Empowerment: Calming Pregnancy Anxiety and Preparing for Birth with Confidence with Trish Ware

    The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 42:33


    In episode #410 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Trish Ware, talks about From Fear to Empowerment: Calming Pregnancy Anxiety and Preparing for Birth with Confidence. More about Trish Ware: Trish Ware is a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse turned multi–seven-figure entrepreneur who has built two powerhouse brands: Labor Nurse Mama and Trish Ware Coaching. Through Labor Nurse Mama, she's helped thousands of women prepare for calm, confident birth experiences through her signature classes and global online community. As the founder of Trish Ware Coaching and the Content Mastery Mastermind, she now mentors female founders—especially moms and educators—on how to scale their online businesses using her signature SOLD OUT™ Method, blending sales psychology, storytelling, and aligned visibility. Whether she's teaching birth preparation or business growth, Trish's mission is the same: to help women trust themselves, use their voice, and build a life of purpose, profit, and peace. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Trish on Instagram: @‌labor.nurse.mama Get Your Free Birth Prep Bundle HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

    Striving to be Spiritual
    December is Busy as a Mom, Think ahead

    Striving to be Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 10:22


    This is probably the busiest month of the year. Start thinking ahead as you complete some of those things needing to be done this month.  With JESUS you CAN!  Dealing with Overwhelm in December 40 day sugar fast 40 day social media fast Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

    The Marcia Miatke Show
    My Third Pregnancy Story, The Spiritual & Physical Challenges: Learning To Lean Deeper Into Trust, Surrender & Identity Work

    The Marcia Miatke Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 27:30


    In this episode, Marcia delves into the challenges and insights gained from her pregnancies and motherhood journey. Currently 17 weeks pregnant with her third child, she shares her experiences from her first two pregnancies and births, highlighting the need for surrender and trust rather than control. She discusses how her understanding of feminine and masculine energies, as well as trust in God's timing, has shaped her approach to motherhood and business.  Through her personal stories, she provides valuable advice for women who feel uncertain about having children, emphasising that there is never a perfect time and that surrendering control can lead to the greatest blessings. The episode also touches on the host's journey of identity work and maintaining a positive mindset amid the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy. 00:41 Personal Update: Pregnancy and Family Life 01:22 Insights on Motherhood: There's No Perfect Time 02:35 Letting Go of Control: Embracing Motherhood 04:44 Personal Journey: Becoming a Mother 07:17 The Importance of Surrender: Pregnancy and Delivery Experiences 14:24 Trusting the Process: Spiritual and Physical Challenges 17:54 Identity Work: Staying Grounded During Tough Times 25:26 Final Thoughts: Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting God 26:58 Conclusion: Subscribe and Review IG: @marciacolosi | TikTok: @marciacolosi LI: @marciacolosi | FB: @marciamiatke  Ready to take your life and relationships to the next level? Follow The EQ Academy Official where you'll learn to optimise your emotions, leverage your feminine and masculine energies and show up your most confident and radiant self!

    End It For Good
    Ep. 99 - Helping Mothers, Healing Babies: Substance Use Disorder and Pregnancy - Stacey McKenna

    End It For Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 56:04


    In this conversation, Christina Dent and Stacey McKenna discuss the complexities of substance use, particularly in relation to motherhood and pregnancy. Stacey shares her personal journey with methamphetamine use and how it shaped her research as a medical anthropologist. They explore the impact of policies on substance use, the emotional context behind addiction, and the stigma surrounding mothers who use substances. The discussion emphasizes the importance of supportive environments and effective treatment options, particularly medications for opioid use disorder, to improve outcomes for both mothers and their children.   About Stacey: Stacey McKenna is a medical anthropologist and senior fellow in integrated harm reduction at the R Street Institute. She has conducted research on substance use and addiction in the United States and Malawi. In her work with R Street, she studies and writes about how policy affects people's abilities to protect their health.   Keywords: substance use, addiction, motherhood, prenatal care, harm reduction, policy, recovery, stigma, mental health, support systems

    Huberman Lab
    Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard

    Huberman Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 196:45


    Dr. Martin Picard, PhD, is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy production and rates of aging. He explains that your mitochondria don't just “make energy”; they translate what you do—your mindset and your relationships—into the energy you experience as vitality or lack thereof. He explains how exercise, nutrition, sleep, meditation, and even certain thought patterns and our sense of purpose can charge our cells like batteries. He also shares findings that hair greying is the result of cellular stress and is reversible. This episode links physical and mental ‘energy' with cellular energy and provides science-supported tools to improve your physical and mental health. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Helix: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Martin Picard (00:03:50) What is Energy?, Energy Flow & Transformation (00:07:53) Energy, Vitality, Emotions, Sensory Perception (00:14:18) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Lingo (00:17:19) “Mito-Centric” View of World, Mitochondrial Energy & Information Patterns (00:25:26) Organelles, Mitochondria & Energy Transformation; Maternal Genes (00:31:12) Mitotypes & Differentiation, Mitochondria as “Social Organisms” (00:36:52) Food & Dysfunctional Energy Transformation (00:40:02) Lifestyle Choices & Interests, Physiological Growth (00:46:39) Pregnancy, Amenorrhea; Illness & Tiredness (00:51:07) Sponsor: AG1 (00:52:29) Energy Transformation & Distribution; Body's Wisdom, Feeling Sick (00:56:27) Tool: Feel Your Energy; Breath & Energy (01:02:31) Flow of Energy; Trade-Offs, Life Purpose & Enjoyment (01:10:15) Biology, Meaningful Experiences & Energy Flow (01:16:27) Sponsor: Function (00:18:15) Inflammation, Energetic Flow (01:20:43) Child Prodigies, Species Lifespan & Mitochondrial Metabolism; Aging (01:28:56) Lifestyle & Aging: Exercise, Fasting; Inflammation, Sleep, Stimulants (01:37:06) Energetic Stress Signals, GDF-15, Cancer, Heart Failure (01:42:18) Genes, Lifestyle & Aging (01:47:54) Gray Hair Reversal, Stress; Inflammation & Aging (01:57:37) Energy Recovery, Sleep & Mitochondrial Function, Stress, Meditation (02:05:16) Tools: Yoga Nidra, NSDR; Pre-Sleep Relaxation, Energy & Restorative Sleep (02:10:58) Diet & Individualization, Clinical Trials; Mitochondria & Nutrition, Keto (02:20:14) Alcohol & Energy Budget; Stress (02:25:02) Exercise, Increase Mitochondria, Overtraining; Resistance & Growth (02:33:06) Sponsor: Waking Up (02:34:41) Supplements & Mitochondria Health, Deficiencies, SS31, Methylene Blue (02:41:31) Energy Flow & Experiences, Balance (02:49:13) Transform Through Resistance, Energetic Awareness, Connection (02:56:05) Food Overconsumption & Mitochondria Disruption; Tissues & Mitochondria (03:01:02) Mitochondrial Health Test; Tool: Ways to Increase Energy; Meditation (03:06:10) Peptides; Fertility Supplements, Urolithin A; Electromagnetic Fields (03:12:16) Acknowledgements (03:14:15) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Briefing - AlbertMohler.com
    Monday, December 15, 2025

    The Briefing - AlbertMohler.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 26:38


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 07:43)The Brave New World of IVF and Surrogacy: This Chinese Billionaire Has Over 100 Children in the U.S. Through IVF and Surrogacy to Build His Own DynastyThe Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate by The Wall Street Journal (Katherine Long, Ben Foldy, Lingling Wei)Part II (07:43 – 20:28)The Commodification of Pregnancy and Babies: Surrogacy is Big Business, and It is Morally WrongPart III (20:28 – 23:12)One Child Only Revenge: And Billionaires Purchasing Babies is a Reaction to Historic Crackdowns on Families by ChinaPart IV (23:12 – 26:38)The Brave New World of Billionaires: There Have Never Been More Billionaires in the World Than Right NowThe World Has More Billionaires Than Ever by The Wall Street Journal (Juliet Chung)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

    Wellness Her Way with Gracie Norton
    Pregnancy Priming, Nervous System Regulation & Living In Alignment with Jazz Leaf

    Wellness Her Way with Gracie Norton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 71:38


    Episode 115. In today's episode, I'm joined by the amazing Jazz Leaf, nutritional therapist, private chef, wellness creator, and a woman who somehow makes healthy eating feel fun, flavorful, and genuinely doable. We walk through what shaped her love for food to discovering how nourishing meals transformed her own health.Jazz shares what it was really like working as a private chef for athletes, how she fueled performance, and what goes into prepping multiple meals a day at that level. We also talk about how her relationship with wellness has evolved from intense cycling to slower, more grounding movement, dialing in the basics, and navigating recovery after her cycling accident.We get into pregnancy priming (movement, and supplements), what becoming a mom has taught her, and how she introduces wellness to her daughter in a fun, digestible way. Jazz also opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood with self-care and the routines that actually help..If you love food, wellness, or simply want to feel inspired by a woman who does it all with grace, this episode is for you.Connect with Jazz: HERE Cookin Up Wellness Ebook: HERE Nite Nectar Restock: HERE Instagram: @Gracie_NortonWellness Her Way Instagram: HEREProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Vanessa G Fitcast
    Ep. 254 My Honest Thoughts Around Body Image During My First Pregnancy

    Vanessa G Fitcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 32:36


    In today's episode, I'm talking honestly about body image and not from a place of perfection, but from my real everyday experience.  We'll  unpack how constant exposure to food content, fitness trends, and curated lifestyles subtly shapes the way we think about our bodies. I share what intrusive thoughts around appearance can sound like and why they tend to show up when life slows down or feels uncertain.  We talk about the arrival fallacy and the belief that once our body looks a certain way, we'll finally feel at peace and why that promise almost never delivers. I reflect on how comparison creeps in quietly and how it disconnects us from actually enjoying the lives we're building.  This episode isn't about fixing your body; it's about understanding the mental patterns that keep you feeling dissatisfied even when things are objectively good. I also share perspective shifts that have helped me soften my relationship with my body without forcing positivity.  We explore what it looks like to hold ambition and self-acceptance at the same time. If you've ever thought, “I should feel happier than this,” you're not alone.  This conversation is an invitation to notice, not judge, the stories you're telling yourself. Body image isn't just about how you look. It's about how present you're able to be in your own life. And sometimes, the work isn't changing anything externally, but learning to arrive where you already are. Time Stamps: (1:32) Instagram Food Algorithms(7:26) The Intrusive Thoughts(9:02) Binging Landman(15:52) The Arrival Fallacy(20:49) Arthur Brooks Quote (23:12) Our New Home (31:32) Let Us Know If You Enjoyed Today's Episode---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

    The Robert Scott Bell Show
    Live from A4M Las Vegas, Vaccine Court Ruling, PFAS Pregnancy Dangers, Ultra-Processed Food Crisis, Offit Caught Lying - The RSB Show 12-12-25

    The Robert Scott Bell Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 122:56


    TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Live from A4M Las Vegas, Vaccine Court Ruling, PFAS Pregnancy Dangers, Ultra-Processed Food Crisis, SNAP Junk Food Bans Expand, Offit Caught Lying, Five Big Lies of Vaccinology Exposed and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/live-from-a4m-las-vegas-vaccine-court-ruling-pfas-pregnancy-dangers-ultra-processed-food-crisis-snap-junk-food-bans-expand-offit-caught-lying-five-big-lies-of-vaccinology-exposed-and-more/https://boxcast.tv/view/live-from-a4m-las-vegas-vaccine-court-ruling-pfas-pregnancy-dangers-ultra-processed-food-crisis-offit-caught-lying---the-rsb-show-12-12-25-myjhzfmg7bsuul3ly1ke Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

    FRUITFUL FERTILITY | Holistic fertility support, Trying to conceive, Fertility coaching
    Ep 121 | Pregnancy success: Bridgette's Christian Infertility Story

    FRUITFUL FERTILITY | Holistic fertility support, Trying to conceive, Fertility coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 54:23


    During your Christian infertility journey, you might wonder: - Am I meant to be a mom? - How do I know if I'm on the right track? - What should I do next? These are all things my client Bridgette was feeling too before coming into The Fruitful Fertility Co world.   In this episode, you'll learn about Bridgette's ttc experience, what she tried that didn't work, what she did instead, and how God worked through her the entire time.  Mentioned in the episode: Learn more about The Conception Connection Course Learn more about Rise and Source (recommended supplements)   Other resources: Let's work together The Fruitful Fertility Method   Watch the FREE Masterclass Unexplained Infertility Breakthrough   Let's connect on Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco   Apply for a free 20-minute Clarity Call  Apply

    The Mama's Den
    When Your Kids Grow Up: From Toddlers to Teen Drivers

    The Mama's Den

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 42:39


    When The Mama's Den podcast first began, two of our 9 children hadn't even been born yet. Fast-forward to today, and those two babies are now 4 years old, three of them are 7, three are 9, and one is 16 — and the emotional weight of that growth is hitting us in real time.This week, we open up about what it feels like to watch our children grow up right before our eyes. From the excitement (and fear) of driver's licenses to overnight trips and realizing that some of our kids are no longer “little,” we talk honestly about the joy, nerves, pride, and anxiety that come with each new milestone.We reflect on how motherhood evolves as our kids become more independent — and how their growth forces us to confront our own: learning to let go, redefining our roles, and holding space for nostalgia while celebrating who our children are becoming. This conversation is for every parent navigating the bittersweet reality of raising kids who don't stay kids forever.Whether your child is a toddler, a tween, or on the brink of adulthood, this episode will make you feel seen — and remind you that you're not alone in this season.Follow The Mama's Den on Instagram at www.instagram.com/themamasdenpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Heart Snuggles
    211: Birthing Outside the System: No Scans, No Doctors, Just Deep Trust with Meg O'Neill

    Heart Snuggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 68:18


    Join Lexy Davis and guest Meg O'Neill in this powerful and perspective shifting convo around freebirth and without any medical visits. Together, they explore love, pregnancy, birthing from the pussy not the protoccol, motherhood, feminine embodiment, deep trust and the freedom that comes with choosing your own path. Meg, an experienced sex and feminine embodiment coach, shares her transformative pregnancy journey, including her decision to have a wild pregnancy and unassisted birth, and how deeply it reshaped her relationship with herself and her partner.Why embracing your desires is essential for healthy, aligned relationshipsMeg's personal story of preparing for motherhood after nearly a decade with her partnerThe importance of inner healing and emotional readiness before conceivingHow to reconnect with your body and trust the natural birthing processWhat a birth keeper does and how they differ from a doulaEmpowering tips for women preparing for a conscious and confident birth experienceWhether you're a mother, planning for pregnancy, exploring embodiment work, or simply curious about intentional motherhood and self-discovery, this episode is filled with wisdom, grounding insights, and encouragement.Listen now for an empowering conversation that inspires you to trust your intuition, honor your body, and embrace your unique path to motherhood.Golden Nuggets From This Episode:✨ “My work is really about owning our desires and bringing them alive in our bodies, our relationships, our births, and our entire life.”✨ “Your desires lead the way—revealing them becomes the portal to everything you want in intimacy and partnership.”✨ “A child is an amplifier—they simply magnify what already exists within us.”Parenthood reflects back our inner world, inviting greater awareness and emotional clarity.✨ “Under every complaint is a desire.”A powerful reframe that transforms conflict into deeper connection and understanding.✨ “I felt ready to pour myself into something meaningful.”Stepping into motherhood often begins with a quiet inner readiness.✨ “The deepest invitation of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood—especially unassisted birth—is surrender and letting go.”True empowerment often comes through releasing control and trusting the process.✨ “I never saw birth as a medical event.”A perspective that honors birth as a natural, intuitive experience rather than a clinical one.✨ “The real work was done before I conceived—I trusted the process fully.”Inner healing and preparation create a strong foundation for conscious motherhood.✨ “The same thing that gets the baby in, gets the baby out.”A reminder of the deep connection between pleasure, trust, and the natural rhythms of the body.Connect More with :IG: @the.meg.oWebsite: www.meg-oneill.comMore Lexy from Heart Snuggles:Soft Girl Season {Instant Access Course}: https://alive-to-enjoy.circle.so/checkout/soft-girl-seasonEmail: lexy@alivetoenjoy.comDating + Relationship Coaching - https://iamlexydavis.com/Instagram: Alivetoenjoy & Heart SnugglesTimestamps from episode:00:00 – Introduction to Lexy Davis00:55 – Welcoming Meg O'Neill03:18 – Meg's Journey to Motherhood06:26 – Conception Story09:04 – Pregnancy and Birth Choices18:31 – Navigating Family Reactions30:20 – Soft Girl Season Ad31:51 – Connecting with the Baby33:19 – Planning an In-Person Immersion During Pregnancy33:51 – Balancing Work and Pregnancy36:02 – Exercise and Supplements During Pregnancy38:02 – Choosing a Birth Keeper40:55 – Preparing for Birth and Postpartum46:23 – The Birth Story01:01:53 – Postpartum Support and Community01:05:02 – Favorite Romantic Memories01:05:47 – Where to Find More Content01:06:58 – Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

    How Yoga Changed My Life
    160. Know What Feels Good: A Conversation with Deb Flashenberg on Pregnancy, Pelvic Health & Trusting Your Body

    How Yoga Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 74:15


    In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne and Nora sit down with Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, to explore what it truly means to listen to your body through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.Deb brings decades of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, and pelvic health specialist. After a challenging first birth, her curiosity and commitment to understanding pelvic health, functional movement, and empowered birth deepened—leading her to advanced training in Yoga, pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise.Together, Adrienne, Nora, and Deb discuss:Why pregnancy and birth should never be one-size-fits-allThe importance of non-prescriptive, non-restrictive movement practicesHow functional yoga supports a functional birthPelvic health as a lifelong conversation—not just a postpartum concernLearning to trust your body's wisdom instead of overriding itDeb also shares how her passion for education and advocacy inspired her podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she has had conversations with some of the most respected voices in the birth world, including Penny Simkin, Gail Tully, Pam England, Rebecca Dekker, Dr. Sarah Buckley, and many more.At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful reminder...Know what feels good to you. Have a conversation with your body.Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, a movement professional, or simply curious about embodied choice and empowerment, this episode offers insight, compassion, and permission to do things your way.Learn more about Deb and her work:Prenatal Yoga Center – NYChttps://prenatalyogacenter.com/Listen to Deb's podcast:Yoga | Birth | BabiesFollow Prenatal Yoga Center on InstagramClick here for more about Deb and the Prenatal Yoga Center Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

    Preggie Pals
    Mocktails: Non-Alcoholic Pregnancy Drinks

    Preggie Pals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 29:23


    While you may need to forego you favorite drink while you're expecting, you shouldn't have to miss out completely. Introducing the "mocktail" which combines great ingredients and garnishes for the perfect non-alcoholic drink during your pregnancy. Today we're putting some of these recipes to the test by making them right in our studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The School of Weight Loss
    Pregnancy and Weight Loss

    The School of Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 24:00


    Pregnancy is one of the trickiest times for women who have spent years trying to lose weight.  And your weight loss strategy leading up to pregnancy can have an even bigger impact than you may realize. Especially if that strategy involves the weight loss shots.  In this episode, Dr. Emily walks you through a grounded, compassionate, and medically safe approach to understanding pregnancy and weight management. Whether you're planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or navigating postpartum, this episode breaks down the three major factors every woman should consider: When to lose weight, how to choose a weight-loss strategy, and the real value behind weight loss. Part 1: When to Lose Weight Timing matters—especially when pregnancy is involved. Part 2: How You Choose to Do the Weight Loss Your method matters just as much as your timing. Part 3: The Value of Losing Weight Weight loss isn't just about aesthetics—it's about whole-person health.   This episode will help you take a deep breath, get clarity, and release the shame and confusion surrounding pregnancy and weight loss. You'll walk away understanding: ✔ What's safe ✔ What's wise ✔ What's helpful for you and your baby ✔ And what truly matters most in your health journey Ready for more connection? Join the conversation with Dr. Emily at www.emilyvinzantmd.com Follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common sense when it comes to your health.

    At a Total Loss
    Loss Mama Life: then vs now

    At a Total Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 76:06


    Carter's mama, Amy and I, first recorded 3.5 years ago, not long after we both lost our sons. At the time, we were still deep in survival mode—learning how to breathe, how to exist, how to live in a world that had permanently changed.In this episode, we come back together to talk about life now.We talk honestly about:Parenting after lossWhat grief looks like years later (spoiler: it doesn't disappear)Expanding our families while still carrying our first babies with usThe tension of joy and sorrow coexistingHow motherhood after loss reshapes who you are, how you parent, and how you move through the worldThis isn't a “look how far we've come” conversation. It's just a real one. Two moms with 2 on earth and one in the sky. Grief didn't end. It evolved. Love didn't shrink. It expanded. And our sons are still very much part of our everyday lives.If you're navigating parenting after loss, considering growing your family again, or wondering what life can look like years down the road—this conversation is for you.Find Amy on Instagram:@amyycampisiHer Charity Org Carters Classic WebsiteFind your Loss Posse at LOSSLINK.COM*************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. 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. These are my experiences, 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 episode drops!Instagram @thekatherinelazarYoutube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.pushpregnancy.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/ 

    True Birth
    Baby Aspirin in Pregnancy: Episode #192

    True Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 22:13


    Low-dose aspirin, often called baby aspirin, is one of the most commonly recommended medications in pregnancy today. But despite how frequently it's prescribed, many patients still ask the same questions: Why do I need it? Is it safe? When should I start or stop? And who actually benefits? In this episode, we take a clear, evidence-based look at baby aspirin in pregnancy—cutting through myths, confusion, and mixed messaging. In this episode, we cover: What "baby aspirin" actually is (dose, formulation, and how it works) Why it's recommended in pregnancy, especially for preventing preeclampsia Who should take it—including high-risk and moderate-risk patients When to start and when to stop (timing matters) What the research says about safety for both parent and baby Common concerns and misconceptions, including bleeding risk What to do if you're unsure or were told conflicting advice Why baby aspirin matters: Preeclampsia remains one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications worldwide. Decades of high-quality research now show that low-dose aspirin, started early in pregnancy for the right patients, can significantly reduce risk—with an excellent safety profile. For many patients, this simple intervention can make a meaningful difference in pregnancy outcomes. Who this episode is for: Pregnant patients wondering "Do I really need this?" Anyone with a history of preeclampsia, hypertension, infertility, IVF, or pregnancy complications Clinicians counseling patients on aspirin use Anyone navigating pregnancy advice that feels unclear or contradictory The takeaway: Baby aspirin isn't about doing more—it's about doing the right thing at the right time, guided by evidence and individualized care. If you've been prescribed baby aspirin—or think you might benefit—this episode will help you understand why it's recommended and how to take it with confidence.   Got something you want to share or ask? Keep it coming.  We love hearing from you. Email us or send a voice memo, and you might just hear it on the next episode. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe—your questions could be featured in our next episode! For additional resources and information, be sure to visit our website at Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/. You can also connect with us on our social channels to stay up-to-date with the latest news, episodes, and community engagement: YouTube: Dive deeper into pregnancy tips and stories atyoutube.com/maternalresources . Instagram: Follow us for daily inspiration and updates at @maternalresources . Facebook: Join our community at facebook.com/IntegrativeOB Tiktok: NatureBack Doc on TikTok Grab Our Book! Check out The NatureBack Method for Birth—your guide to a empowered pregnancy and delivery. Shop now at naturebackbook.myshopify.com .  

    Fourth Trimester Podcast: The first months and beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
    Nutritional Psychiatry's Role in a Healthy Fourth Trimester With Celeste Brinkerhoff

    Fourth Trimester Podcast: The first months and beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 55:02


    Learn what Nutritional Psychiatry is and how it supports a healthy fourth trimester.Esther and Sarah have a great conversation with holistic health educator Celeste Brinkerhoff about micronutrients, genetics and tools that help people improve their mental health.As Celeste reminds us, “Prevention is everything. If both parents strengthen their nutrition and mental health before baby arrives, the whole family benefits.”Listen to learn simple tools that will help prevent symptoms that affect bonding, stability, and recovery.Enjoy!Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Celeste Brinkerhoff www.iammentallyreal.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Hardy NutritionalsMicronutrient Studies mentioned on the episode Protective effect of micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression on rates of postnatal depression at six months: A secondary analysis of NUTRIMUM | Additional Studies Learn more Preeclampsia Prevention, Warning Signs, and Treatment during Pregnancy & Postpartum | The Birth Doula's Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent AsksResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | TikTokSpecial offer: Research-backed micronutrients for all the phases of your parenting journey. Code: FOURTH for 15% OFF hardynutritionals.com

    MamaDoc BabyDoc
    Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: What every Parent should know.

    MamaDoc BabyDoc

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 16:01


    Your thyroid may be small, but during pregnancy it plays a big role—for both you and your baby. In this episode of MamaDoc BabyDoc, we break down thyroid disorders in pregnancy in a clear, reassuring way. We'll talk about what the thyroid does, how pregnancy changes thyroid hormone needs, and what happens when levels are too high or too low. We cover common conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and postpartum thyroiditis, along with symptoms to watch for, how thyroid disorders are diagnosed, and why proper treatment matters for fetal development and maternal health. Most importantly, we'll share what expecting parents can do to advocate for themselves and feel confident navigating testing, medications, and follow-up care. Whether you've been diagnosed with a thyroid condition or just want to better understand how pregnancy affects your body, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and supported—every step of the way.

    A Feminine Impression
    Feminine Boundaries During Pregnancy | Video

    A Feminine Impression

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 22:53


    Today we continue our series on boundaries where we discuss boundaries during pregnancy and postpartum. Enjoy!For Ad Free Listening click here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/drmichelle/subscribeFollow Me On Instagram: @DrMichelleDaf

    Today in Focus
    Exposed: the business linked to baby deaths across the world – The Latest

    Today in Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 11:51


    A year-long investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors. Lucy Hough talks to the investigative correspondent Lucy Osborne about her reporting – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

    Faith and Freedom
    Appeals Court Upholds Free Speech for NY Pregnancy Centers

    Faith and Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 11:00


    New York's attempt to censor life-saving treatment by weaponizing business fraud laws is blatantly unconstitutional. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Striving to be Spiritual
    Week 5 Postpartum Touch for Babies and Fresh Air

    Striving to be Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 15:16


    Today I give a few tips to help you and baby find more positivity during this newborn and postpartum phase.  Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose Weight Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle I use with my babies Works with Nursing or Breastfed babies **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

    BEarth
    The Freebirth vs Medical Birth Illusion - SOLO EPISODE

    BEarth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 21:38


    In this solo transmission, I name something I've been witnessing for a long time in the birth space: the birth world is completely out of control!What was once a simple, instinctual axis of natural birth vs medical birth has now fractured into multiple layers with brands, ideologies and Instagram philosophies.In this episode, I strip away the noise and bring us back to the TRUE foundation of Birth.And how, when we try to domesticate her, intellectualise her, or control her - we create the chaos we're currently drowning in.I also speak to the nine-year cycle we're moving through collectively - a cycle of exposure, collapse, and cosmic housekeeping - and why this moment of breakdown in the “birth world” is not a mistake, but a clearing. A return.I also explore:Why the “freebirth vs medical birth” war is a distractionWhy the unfolding of birth absolutely matters - and why some will act as though it doesntThe birth world as chaos, fragmentation and marketplaceThe misogynistic and biblical roots of “you get the birth you needed”What “the birth world” actually is - and why it's irrelevant to birthThe myth of providing choice for modern womenThis episode is for you if…You feel disillusioned or confused by the current “birth world” and all its sides, methods and opinions.You've sensed that birth is being pulled further and further away from what it truly is - and you can't unsee it.You're ready to move beyond camps, labels and strategies - and nd return to the raw, uncontaminated truth of birth.

    Active Mom Postpartum
    #3 Episode of 2025: Redefining Exercise in Pregnancy & Postpartum: New Research Insights — with MARGIE DAVENPORT, PhD

    Active Mom Postpartum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 55:38


    Giggly Squad
    Bonus Giggly Hotline: pregnancy and personal style

    Giggly Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 15:38


    From bridal eras to closet clean outs, @Depop has us covered. We did a special bonus episode to answer fashion questions from the gigglers. #sponsoredbyDepop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Informed Pregnancy Podcast
    Ep. 489 The Journey to Pregnancy with Carli Roth and Joshua Katz

    Informed Pregnancy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 53:41


    Carli Roth and Joshua Katz are expecting their first baby after a successful pregnancy with eggs retrieved before they even met. They discuss their journey to pregnancy and what inspired them to create a company based on an often uncomfortable topic - hemorrhoids. Connect with the guest: @getnorms @carli_ar @joshuadanielkatz getnorms.com Grow with us on ⁠IP+⁠! Informed Pregnancy Media presents two all new intimate short-form video series following Garrett and HeHe's real-time pregnancy journeys as they prepare for an empowered birth and postpartum experience. Each episode features weekly updates with personal photos and videos to help bring these raw stories to life, a visually dynamic guide through each mother's emotional and physical experiences. ⁠Watch Growing with Garrett⁠ ⁠Watch Growing with HeHe⁠ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! ⁠⁠⁠informedpregnancy.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctorberlin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD
    What No One Tells You About Pregnancy with EDS | Office Hours (Ep 174)

    Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 49:26


    Think EDS and pregnancy is a straightforward conversation? Think again. In this jam-packed Office Hours episode, I dig into everything I wish someone had told me and everything I've since learned from patients, research, and my own pregnancies. From racing heart rates and failed epidurals to postpartum complications and misunderstood mental health shifts, we're laying it all out. We explore rapid labor, prolapse risk, anesthetic resistance, dysautonomia flares, pelvic floor fragility, and why some babies bruise easier than doctors expect. Whether you're prepping for pregnancy, navigating birth, or recovering afterward, this is your roadmap for a more informed journey. Takeaways: Pregnancy with EDS or HSD isn't automatically high-risk, but it comes with specific concerns like tissue fragility, anesthesia resistance, and prolapse that OBs may overlook. Labor can be rapid and unpredictable in people with connective tissue disorders, making delivery planning (and backup plans) especially important. Local anesthetics may not work as expected, so communicating prior resistance to meds like lidocaine is crucial for anesthesia teams. Postpartum recovery often takes longer, with higher risk of complications like joint instability, slow healing, and mental health shifts, including postpartum depression. Medical students with EDS should choose specialties with pacing and physical demand in mind, considering how residency schedules and procedures might affect long-term career sustainability. Find the episode transcript here. Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Glimpse of the Kingdom
    Was mary's pregnancy based on pagan myths?

    A Glimpse of the Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 8:16


    ASCO Guidelines Podcast Series
    Management of Cancer During Pregnancy Guideline

    ASCO Guidelines Podcast Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 34:50


    Dr. Alison Loren and Dr. Ann Partridge share the latest guideline from ASCO on the management of cancer during pregnancy. They highlight the importance of this multidisciplinary, evidence-based guideline and overarching principles for the management of cancer during pregnancy. Drs. Loren and Partridge discuss key recommendations from each section of the guideline, including diagnostic evaluation, oncologic management, obstetrical management, and psychological and social support. They also touch on the importance of this guideline and accompanying tools for clinicians and how this serves as a framework for pregnant patients with cancer. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the unanswered questions and how future evidence will inform guideline updates.  Read the full guideline, "Management of Cancer During Pregnancy: ASCO Guideline" at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines TRANSCRIPT This guideline, clinical tools, and resources are available at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines. Read the full text of the guideline and review authors' disclosures of potential conflicts of interest in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-02115   Brittany Harvey: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Guidelines Podcast, one of ASCO's podcasts delivering timely information to keep you up to date on the latest changes, challenges, and advances in oncology. You can find all the shows, including this one, at asco.org/podcasts. My name is Brittany Harvey, and today I am interviewing Dr. Alison Loren from the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Ann Partridge from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-chairs on "Management of Cancer During Pregnancy: ASCO Guideline." Thank you for being here today, Dr. Loren and Dr. Partridge. Dr. Alison Loren: Thanks for having us. Dr. Ann Partridge: It's a pleasure. Brittany Harvey: And then just before we discuss this guideline, I would like to note that ASCO takes great care in the development of its guidelines and ensuring that the ASCO conflict of interest policy is followed for each guideline. The disclosures of potential conflicts of interest for the guideline panel, including Dr. Partridge and Dr. Loren who have joined us here today, are available online with the publication of the guideline in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which is linked in the show notes. So then to dive into the meat of this guideline, to start us off, Dr. Loren, could you provide an overview of the scope and purpose of this new guideline on the optimal management of cancer during pregnancy? Dr. Alison Loren: Sure, thanks, Brittany. So this was really born out of I think a lot of passion and concern for this really vulnerable patient population. We have observed, and I am sure it is not any surprise to your audience, that the incidence of cancer in young people is increasing. And simultaneously, people are choosing to become pregnant at older ages, and so we are seeing more and more people with a cancer diagnosis during their pregnancy. And for probably obvious reasons, there is really no way to do randomized clinical trials in this population. And so really trying to assemble and articulate the best evidence for safely managing the diagnosis of cancer, the management of cancer once it is confirmed, being thoughtful about obviously the health of the mom, but also attending to potential risks to the developing fetus, and really just trying to be really comprehensive and balanced about all the choices for these patients when they are facing some really challenging decisions in a very emotionally fraught environment. And I think it is really emotionally fraught for the providers, too. You know, this is obviously an extremely intense, very emotional set of decisions, and so trying to provide a rudder essentially to sort of help people frame the questions and trying to make as evidence-based a set of recommendations as possible. Dr. Ann Partridge: And I would just add that "evidence-based" is a strong word here because typically our, as you just heard, our gold standard evidence is a randomized trial, but you can't do that in this setting, in general. And so, what we were able to do with the support of the phenomenal ASCO staff was to pull together kind of the world's literature on the safety and outcomes of treatments during pregnancy, as well as consensus opinion. And I think that is a really, really critical difference about this particular guideline compared to many of the other ones that ASCO does, where consensus and good judgment needed to kind of rule the day when evidence is not available. So, there is a lot of that in our recommendations. Dr. Alison Loren: That is such a good point. And I just, before we move forward, I just want to reflect that the composition of the panel was really broad and wide-ranging. We had maternal medicine specialists, we had legal and ethical experts, we had representatives who understand pharmaceutical industries' perspectives, and then medical oncologists representing the full spectrum of oncology diagnoses. And so it was a really diverse, in terms of expertise, panel, internationally composed to try to really get the best consensus that we could in the absence of gold standard evidence. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. That multidisciplinary panel is really key to developing this guideline and, as you said, looking at the evidence and even though it does not reach the level of randomized trials, still critically evaluating it and reviewing that along with consensus to come up with optimal management for diagnosis and management of cancer during pregnancy. So then to follow that up, I would like to next review the key recommendations of the guideline across the main sections that the expert panel provided. First, I will throw this out to either of you, but what are the important general principles for the management of cancer during pregnancy? Dr. Ann Partridge: I think there were three major principles that we hammer home in the guidelines. One is that this is a team sport. It is multidisciplinary care that is necessary in order to optimize outcomes for the patient and potentially for the fetus. And that you really need to, from the beginning, bring in a coordinated team, including not just oncologists but obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, ethics consultants, and obviously the patient and potentially her family. So that, I think, is one of the most important things. Second would be that obviously in a pregnancy, there are two potential patients and that the nuances of safety and risk from treatment is really wrapped up in where in the trimester of the pregnancy the patient is diagnosed, along with the kind of cancer that it is, both the urgency of treatment and the risk of the cancer, as well as the potential risks of any given intervention across the cancer continuum. It is a broad guideline in that regard. And then finally, and this is particularly timely given what is going on from a sociopolitical standpoint in the U.S., really thinking about informed consent and potential ethical as well as legal implications of some of the choices that patients might have when they are thinking about, in particular, continuing a pregnancy or potential termination. Dr. Alison Loren: And I will just add that I think that the key to all of this guidance is nuance and individualization and also making sure that patients and their care providers understand all the choices that are available to them and also the consequences of those choices. You know, nobody would choose to receive chemotherapy during pregnancy if that wasn't necessary. So there are risks to treatment, but there are also risks to not treatment. And making sure that in a suboptimal situation where you do not have a lot of evidence, trying to weigh, the best you can, the risks and benefits of all of the choices so that the patient can come to a decision about the treatment plan that is right for her. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. And those core concepts really set the stage for individualized care on what is necessary for appropriate multidisciplinary care, prioritizing both patient autonomy and informed decision making. With those core concepts and key principles in mind, I would like to move into the recommendations section of the guideline. So what are the key recommendations regarding diagnostic evaluation for pregnant patients with signs or symptoms of cancer? Dr. Alison Loren: I think the most important thing is to not delay, that there are very careful and well-thought-out recommendations for how to evaluate a potential cancer. And while there are certain things that we know can be harmful, particularly when certain dose thresholds are exceeded - for instance, abdominal imaging, there are certain radiographic thresholds that you don't want to exceed because of risk of harm to the embryo or fetus - there are still lots of options for diagnosing cancer during pregnancy. And again, thinking about the costs of not doing versus the cost of doing, right? It is really important to make the diagnosis of cancer if that is a consideration or a concern. And sometimes going directly to biopsies or getting definitive studies, even if there is a small risk to the developing fetus, is really essential because if the mom does not survive, of course, the fetus is also not going to survive. And so we need to be thinking first about the patient who is sitting in front of us, the woman who needs to know what is going on in her body so she can make good decisions about her health. So, I think that is a key principle in thinking about this. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. So, following that diagnosis of a new or recurrent cancer, what is recommended for oncologic management of patients who are diagnosed with cancer during their pregnancy? Dr. Ann Partridge: So, I think the general principle is, again, cancer is such a wide number of diseases and even within diseases, a range of stages and risks and associated opportunities for risk reduction and/or treatment depending on the type of cancer. Just by example, in the work that I do, which is breast cancer, once someone has had a surgery in the early-stage setting, a lot of our treatment is about risk reduction. And that is very different than from what Alison does, which is treating people with leukemia, where it is kind of binary. If you do not treat, including with cytotoxic drugs, the patient and an unborn fetus will die, especially early in the pregnancy, obviously. So this is where cancers are very, very different. So I think taking the approach of what would you do if the patient were not pregnant? And what is the best treatment for that particular patient with that particular kind of cancer? And then applying the pregnancy and where the patient is in that pregnancy in terms of the trimester of the pregnancy, and what is safe and what is unsafe from the options that you would give her if she were not pregnant. And then if the patient is choosing to keep the pregnancy, which in my practice, many people come and they come to me because they want to hold onto their pregnancy and want to figure out how to make it work, coming up with a regimen that tries to give them kind of the best bang for the buck, the best possible breast cancer therapy with the least harm, when possible, to the fetus. It is a bit of a balance, right? And then we cannot always give people the best approach. And sometimes it comes down to making a decision to give up something that may improve their survival so as not to harm the fetus. And sometimes it goes the opposite direction where a patient will say, "Oh, that is going to improve my survival by 5% and you can't give it to me now? I am going to choose to terminate." Even though that is obviously a very, very difficult and challenging decision to make in this setting because they want to optimize their survival and ideally live on to potentially have another pregnancy in the future if that is something that is of interest to her. So these are really, really hard conversations as you can imagine, but that is kind of where we go. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, and I think this is where the need for more research and understanding is really key because sometimes questions come up. I guess I am thinking about like HER2-directed agents, which we know are contraindicated in pregnancy. But what about sequencing? Does it matter when you get it? Can you get it later? I think that is something that we don't really fully understand. And similarly, again, this is obviously like a breast cancer and blood cancer focused discussion because that is what we do, but thinking about managing blood cancers, certainly with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, there is actually a lot of options now that, you know, you could potentially use to temporize or sort of get somebody through a pregnancy relatively safely. I am focusing on the word "relatively" because we do not know what the long-term impact might be of potentially not optimal therapy in the long run. And then thinking about other things like timing of a bone marrow transplant relative to either delivery or termination. I mean, again, we really do not know what are the right sets of sort of timing considerations for those. So there are just a lot of unknowns. And I think trying to be sort of self-aware and humble and honest about those unknowns so that the patient can engage in the conversation in a way that is meaningful to her and make the decisions that make the most sense for her. I think the most important thing is to make sure that the patient feels supported and safe to make those decisions with as little regret as possible. Brittany Harvey: Yes, I think it is really important that you mentioned that there is a wide range of cancers here, and that means that care really needs to be individualized for each patient. I will also note, just in this section, that I found really informative while reading through the guideline the list of oncologic agents that may be offered in each individual trimester, whether it is contraindicated or it can be used with caution, or if there is relatively good safety data on it for prioritizing maternal treatment needs and balancing fetal safety at the same time. I think that is, that is really key. And I think readers will really like that section of the guideline to provide concrete information for them and their patients. Dr. Alison Loren: Thank you. We actually spent a lot of time on that table and just thinking about what it should look like, what the format ought to be, what the language ought to be. Because of course, at the end of the day, everything should be used with caution. So what does that actually mean? And we sort of tried to explicate that a little bit in like the footnotes. We really tried to leverage what we know from clinical experience, from package labels, from mechanism of action to try to be as clear and definitive as we could be without overstating or understating what we know. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, and I think we are focusing on breast and leukemia because that is what we do. But the truth is much of the data comes from those two areas. Leukemia, not because it is so common, but because you do not really have choices to treat or not treat. And so for decades, they have been treating and saying, "We hope the progeny comes out okay." And for many agents it does. The babies are okay. And so, we have reasonable observational data. And then in breast cancer, there have been actually some prospective registry-type studies where people have been followed and treated when pregnant, and the progeny have been accounted for, and so we have some good experience in that way too. Again, not randomized trials, but at least data that suggests certain agents are safe. And increasingly, because of that, when we have had to treat patients, we have said, "Okay, let us do it on this registry so that we can at least learn from every patient that comes in in this situation." And so, I think we will have more and more data given the growing number of young adults with cancer and the delays in childbearing that are happening around the world, and particularly in Westernized countries. I wish we did not. We wish we did not see this problem, but of course, when we do, we have to make sure that we learn from it and try and get patients enrolled in these registries and any kinds of studies that are available. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, I will just underscore that to say that, you know, there is outcomes of pregnancy and then there is outcomes of pregnancy, right? So there is like, "Okay, the baby was born with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and they passed their Apgar, and they are doing all their developmental processes along the way." But what happens when they are 10 or 15 or 20? Are they maturing normally? Are they cognitively intact? And then, of course, it is really inseparable from what is the impact on a family of having the mom with cancer? And how does that impact childhood development and intellectual development? And so these are really, really important questions that are very difficult to answer given the longitudinal information that you need, but it is a really critical question that, you know, patients ask and we do not know the answer. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, that actually leads me to one of the important principles in the guideline that is a little bit of a change from when I first started practicing, which is we have learned from the wider neonatology literature, as they have followed up on the children that were born prematurely, that it is actually better not to be premature and to keep the baby in utero as long as it is safe for the fetus and the mother as long as possible, ideally to term rather than delivering early and then giving the chemo after that or separating the chemo from before and after. We used to try and deliver early and then give agents, but now we typically will give agents that are safe to be given at the end of pregnancy, ideally close to term, a couple weeks out, to allow for the ability of count recovery, and you do not want to go into preterm labor with chemotherapy on board, but we used to go much earlier and have an argument with our maternal-fetal medicine doctors. "How early can you get them out?" And they would say, "How long can they stay in?" And increasingly, we have been able to try and compromise to go even later and allow the fetus to go to term because of the neonatal outcomes that in longer term there is a suggestion that the children are developing better in the long run if they are kept in utero for as long as possible. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, that is such a great point. I think that is probably the most important thing for people to take away. For anyone who sort of does this, I mean, no one does this regularly because it is a rare event, although I think it is increasing as I mentioned. But this idea that the third trimester is, most of us know, is primarily a time for growth. Most of the critical development has already occurred, and so administering most chemotherapy agents towards the end of the third trimester seems to be preferable long term than delivering them early. So that is a really big change. I think we used to try to sort of, "Oh, get them to 30 or 32 weeks and then deliver," but we really are trying to get them closer to term, 37 weeks or more, and then coordinating the treatment so that they are not nadiring, as Ann said, at the time of planned delivery. Brittany Harvey: Yes, and that is a really important point related to evidence-based care and why we have changed that practice. And so then that actually leads nicely into my next question. But as you both mentioned, this is an important collaboration between oncologists and obstetricians. So the next section of the guideline addresses obstetrical practice. And so beyond what is standard, what additional recommendations are there in obstetrical management for pregnant patients with cancer? Dr. Alison Loren: That is a great question. So I will say we were really struggling with like how much do we cover? Like this is an oncology guideline. We are not obstetricians. We certainly had great representation from our maternal-fetal medicine colleagues on the panel. But really trying to sort of give useful information without overstepping. And so I think that the main recommendations are to increase the frequency of fetal monitoring, make sure that there is close attention to blood counts in the patient. But I think there is really still a gap in terms of what we know about optimal management of a pregnant person who is receiving therapy and how to handle the pregnancy itself. The delivery should be a usual delivery. Our colleagues did not recommend a planned C-section. They recommended usual care in terms of planning for the delivery. Obviously, if a C-section is indicated, then it should be done, but it should not be planned this way because of the cancer diagnosis. And I guess the other thing that we mentioned in the guideline, although we were reluctant to push it too hard because of access to these specialized services, was evaluating the placenta after birth to ensure that there were no metastases in the placenta itself. Dr. Ann Partridge: Those are the main things, and judicious and prudent obstetrical care, as I think, you know, is trying to be practiced regularly with MFM. Typically these patients should be followed not by your average OB/GYN, but a maternal-fetal medicine specialist because these patients will have special concerns, especially if they are sick. So oftentimes, especially Alison's patients, are actually sick with leukemia. And so you are monitoring them a lot, whereas, you know, a breast cancer patient typically isn't sick, although they could get sick with their chemotherapy. And so we really want to hand-in-hand manage these patients with our MFM colleagues. Dr. Alison Loren: I think we also highlighted in the guideline just for the refresher purposes of the oncology community, generally which drugs that would be given in a normal oncology setting are safe to be given to a pregnant person. So we talked a little bit about what kinds of steroids are recommended, antiemetics, DVT prophylaxis, peripartum. These are things that we think about a lot in oncology, but just want to make sure that it sort of intersected appropriately with the care of a pregnant patient. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. That specialized care is really important for patients who are pregnant and have cancer. And then the last section of the recommendations addresses psychological and social support. As you both mentioned before, this is a highly emotional time and it can be difficult and challenging to make decisions. So what is recommended for the psychological and social support of pregnant patients with cancer? Dr. Ann Partridge: Well, as I said, it is really something that needs to be considered at the beginning, through the diagnostic period, all the way into survivorship. Ironically, even though it is a highly fraught, emotional situation, I find that my pregnant patients actually are extraordinarily resilient, and what they are really focused on often is the safety of the fetus, because again, many of the people that come to me, it is a highly wanted pregnancy. They are also focused on their own health, of course, and often you need to bring in social work, sometimes a psychologist, professionals who are there just to help manage their emotions while we are focusing on what do they need medically to be as healthy as possible, both for the again, the mother, the patient, and the fetus. It is very tricky, and I will say also bringing in sometimes people on the ethics team in the hospital to help, both from the "Are you recommending and giving something that is safe?" That is number one. And then number two, sometimes patients want to be treated with drugs that we do not have any safety data for in pregnancy. What are our obligations? I think most of us would say we would not treat someone if we do not have safety data and there is suspicion for concern. But where is that line in terms of the right thing to do by that patient? And so we are all beholden to our ethics colleagues to help us when we make decisions like that. You know, we all want to do right by the patient, but we have to uphold our oaths and legal obligations. I don't know if you have to add on that because it's very tricky. Dr. Alison Loren: It is, it is very hard. I mean, I think, you know, there is a lot of emotion, obviously any cancer diagnosis is extremely charged and people are already at sort of a heightened, you know, they are anticipating a new baby and planning around that. And so it is just an extremely disruptive is the smallest word I can think of to describe it. And I think that often there is a co-parent, there might be parents and in-laws and other siblings, and then there is care after delivery. And so it is just a very complex set of dynamics. And having both our ethics colleagues and our psychology and social work colleagues to sort of just pitch in and make sure that the patient is being supported. I think there are sometimes really difficult situations where maybe what the patient wants is different from what the father of the baby wants or what the rest of the family wants. And so that can be really challenging. And you never really know where those landmines are going to pop up. So it is good to have the team on board early and often. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, I would add to that, the other thing here that I think is really important, like in all of medicine but especially in situations like this, this is where we have to be very careful as professionals not to impose our own ethical, moral, emotional, personal views on the patient and to try to reserve judgment as much as possible. We are their navigator with the most important evidence and information that we can provide in the current situation. And that is where this guideline is extraordinarily helpful, we hope, for clinicians in the years to come. And at the same time, we cannot necessarily impose our own views and what we would do on a patient or what we tell our daughters, sisters, friends, family members. It is very tricky in that way. And so sometimes not just support for the patient, but support for the care team may be warranted in some of these very fraught situations. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, that is such a great point. And I was sort of thinking that too. I mean, it is, of course, the patient is front and center, but these are really difficult situations to navigate. And I will just add also that a lot of times these patients end up in academic centers, which I think is that's where the expertise or even just the experience may be. But the downside of that is that, you know, the teams are constantly changing. You have a new resident, you have a new intern, you have a new attending, a new fellow. And so, you know, the patients may be subjected to lots of different ways of communicating and sometimes those perceived differences can be really challenging. So sort of team huddles to sort of make sure that everybody is reading from the same script and everyone is comfortable with how the information is being presented so that the patient does not feel more confused or more overwhelmed, that they are kind of getting a consistent message from the whole team that, "This is what we know, this is what we are recommending, here are your other choices, and here are the pros and cons of each of these options." Brittany Harvey: Yes, I think you have both touched on this and that bringing in appropriate experts to support both clinicians and patients and their decision-making and their mental health is really important for this section of the guideline. We have already discussed this a fair bit throughout our conversation, but in your view, what is the importance of this guideline and how will it impact both clinicians and pregnant patients diagnosed with cancer? Dr. Ann Partridge: I could start with that. We just talked about experts and having them all around, but the fact is most people do not have the experts all around when they are dealing with this. And I think this is, you know, an expert-based, evidence-based guideline where having this in one's back pocket, whether you are in rural Montana or at a major cancer center on either coast, you will be armed with the latest and the greatest in terms of what we know and what we do not know, and some very helpful algorithms for how to think through the process of dealing with a patient who is diagnosed during pregnancy, whichever type of cancer it is. We could not cover every single specific thing about every cancer, although it is a pretty long guideline and there is a lot of nuance in there. So you might find a lot about specific cancers. And I think that that will be very, very helpful for people who are faced with this situation in the clinics just to frame it out, think through. Sometimes there is no answer that is the perfect answer and then, you know, using this as kind of a scaffolding and phoning a friend who may have more experience to help guide you and guide the patient, most importantly. I think it will be very helpful in that regard. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, I think so too. And I have talked about that we are working on this guideline and the anecdotal feedback has been, "This is so helpful." Like there really has not been, I think, an all-in-one place, diagnostic considerations, radiographic considerations, staging, treatment, all the modalities, surgical, radiation, systemic chemotherapy. We tried to include, when we could, novel agents including targeted agents and monoclonal antibodies and bispecifics and cellular immunotherapies and non-cellular immunotherapies. We really, really tried to cover in 2025 what are people using to treat cancer and to try to give the most balanced view of what we think is is safe or reasonably safe and what we think is either unproven or known to be risky, really to have it be kind of a go-to, like all-in-one, as much information as we have about these really challenging cases. We tried to include, Ann mentioned, you know, specific cancers, and I think when there were specific things to shout out with specific cancers, we really tried to highlight that. Like, "Okay, lots of young patients with cancer have Hodgkin's lymphoma, so what is safe and what is not for that specific case?" Or, "What is safe or what is not when you are thinking about colon cancers?" And we have a shout-out in here about considering checking for DPD deficiencies in patients who are pregnant. And I know it is generally recommended nowadays, but certainly for people who are pregnant, you know, you really want to avoid excess toxicity. So I think just really trying to be attentive to specifics about certain cancers in young patients and what would be valuable for a practicing oncologist and obstetrician to know when you are faced with this situation. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, and I think the other critical thing that is great about this guideline is it's a starting place. And I anticipate that we will be building on this guideline for many years to come. And remember that when first, I was not around then, but probably three or four decades ago, when chemotherapy was just coming out and patients were coming in pregnant, there was a feeling I am sure that was, "We cannot give this to this person because it is purposefully going to destroy cells. And when you destroy cells in a growing fetus, you are going to destroy or harm that fetus." And yet, people did not have great choices. It was get treated or die, especially with things like leukemia early on. And bold patients along with their oncologist said, "Bring it on." And that is how some of this literature has been born. And so moving forward, there will be either purposeful exposures or inadvertent exposures of some of our therapies where we will learn ultimately. And this is a place where we can update these guidelines. That is the beautiful thing about the ASCO guidelines is that they are constantly being thought about to be updated. And then when there is enough of a change in practice, they will be updated such that they will continue to inform how we do this in the years to come for patients who come in pregnant. Dr. Allison Loren: Yeah, and I will say I have been doing this long enough now, we were just talking about a different guideline, the fertility guideline earlier today, and over the 20 years that the fertility guidelines have been out, just the amount of research has really skyrocketed. And you can see as you look at each guideline how much we have learned, what we can say, "Yes, this is working," "No, this is not working." Like, it is stuff that we used to say, "Oh, we do not really know," and now we have answers.  I think I speak for both of us when I say that we are hopeful that this will serve as, as Ann said, as a starting off point and really inspire people to ask the questions and do the research so that we can give better guidance moving forward, really trying to think about, you know, mechanisms and leaning on our colleagues in pharma and in the government who sort of think about safety and efficacy, to sort of make sure that they are contemplating not just non-pregnant patients, but also pregnant patients or as they are thinking about marking the package inserts with safety guidelines around this. Brittany Harvey: Yes, this is a critically important first guideline on the management of cancer during pregnancy, and we will look forward to continuing to build on that. I think as you mentioned, this guideline is far-reaching and has a lot of recommendations in it. And so both the full text of the guideline and those at-a-glance algorithms, figures, and tables will be really useful for clinicians in their clinic. Finally, to wrap us up, we have just been discussing this a little bit, but specifically, what are the outstanding questions on the management of pregnant patients with cancer, and where is this further research needed? Dr. Alison Loren: There are lots and lots and lots of unanswered questions. And I think if you look at the table, most of what we say is, "We are pretty sure this is okay, we are not so sure about this." I am paraphrasing, but we really just are operating in a paucity of what we would normally consider gold-standard evidence. It is hard to imagine, of course, there would ever be, as we mentioned in the beginning, randomized trials. But I think that preclinical data, mechanistic data, trying to think about including as we go through animal data, making sure that we are looking at female animals and pregnant animals so that we can sort of fully understand what the impact may be. And then I think thinking about more localized therapies around sort of radiation, you know, we are now moving into really hyper-focused radiation treatments like protons. Is that better because there is less scatter? Like I think those are real considerations that we just do not know the answer to. What do you think? Dr. Ann Partridge: I think so many unanswered questions, and this is a call to action to continue to and increase the documentation of the experiences and outcomes for patients diagnosed during pregnancy. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, and I think the long-term outcomes too are really going to be critical. Brittany Harvey: Yes, we will look forward to learning about more evidence across the spectrum of care to inform future updates to this guideline. So I want to thank you both so much for your work to develop this guideline, to review the extensive amounts of literature that you did, and work to create this guideline. And thank you also for your time today, Dr. Loren and Dr. Partridge. Dr. Alison Loren: Thanks. It was fun. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, thank you. Brittany Harvey: And finally, thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the ASCO Guidelines Podcast. To read the full guideline, go to www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines. You can also find many of our guidelines and interactive resources in the free ASCO Guidelines app, which is available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you have enjoyed what you have heard today, please rate and review the podcast and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. 

    Quite Frankly
    Laura Owens' Fake Pregnancy & Charlie Kirk Ballistics Test | Megan Fox, George Webb 12/9/25

    Quite Frankly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 125:29


    The 2025 Christmas Ornament Fundraiser: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/holiday-2025 A double-dose of guests tonight. In the first half, Megan Fox @MeganFoxWriter comes on to do a little court reporting on this Blake Lively case, as well as another update on that Laura Owens situation with the Fake Pregnancies. After Megan departs we are going to fill some time with a the greatest hits from yesterday's face-off between Piers Morgan and Nick Fuentes, it almost seems like I dreamt most of it. Then in the second half we are welcoming George Webb @RealGeorgeWebb1 investigative journalist who has been testing various claims that challenge the official story surrounding Charlie Kirk's death. Click here to see tonight's Flipside: https://pilled.net/topic-detail/1298432?time=7585 Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic Creamer 20% OFF Promo code 'FRANKLY': https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Email me for FREE SAMPLES! Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Elevation Blend Coffee & Official QF Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Gold & Silver: https://quitefrankly.gold Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Tip w/ Crypto: BTC: bc1q97w5aazjf7pjjl50n42kdmj9pqyn5zndwh3lng XRP: rnES2vQV6d2jLpavzf7y97XD4AfK1MjePu Leave a Voice Mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/QuiteFrankly Read Exclusive Quite Frankly Articles & Past Newsletter Features: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/newsletter-archives Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/u5RutUcSMJ Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Truth: https://tinyurl.com/5n8x9s6f GETTR: https://tinyurl.com/2fprkyn4 Gab: https://tinyurl.com/mr42m2au Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 BitChute: https://tinyurl.com/46dfca5c Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Kick: https://kick.com/quitefranklytv Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/quitefranklylive Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq SoundCloud: https://tinyurl.com/yc44m474

    Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
    Home Birth Story: Prayer, Prenatal Depression, & the Best Birth Story w/Kaitlyn & Kale Hallman

    Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 69:25


    This birth story is such a beautiful reminder that preparation, prayer, and unwavering partner support can truly transform the labor experience. In this episode, Kaitlyn and her husband Kale share their faith-filled home birth journey — from unexpected pregnancy challenges and prenatal depression to the incredible moment Kale caught their baby in the birth tub.You'll hear the raw realities of third-trimester pain, mental health struggles, intentional birth prep as a couple, and the powerful role prayer played when their birth took an unexpected turn. This episode is packed with encouragement for moms preparing their bodies and minds for birth — and for dads learning how to show up with strength and confidence when it matters most.This was such a meaningful birth story to record, and I truly hope you absolutely love it.Here's some highlights from the episode: • Unexpected pregnancy symptoms and fears surrounding possible cholestasis • The reality of severe third-trimester pain and prenatal depression • How Kaitlyn chose a home birth and found the right midwife • How they prepared for labor together as a couple • What labor looked like from both the mom and dad perspective • Natural pain relief methods used during home labor • The moment Kale caught their baby • A delayed placenta and the powerful role prayer played • What it was like emotionally for both of them to experience a home birth • Their best advice for expectant moms and dads preparing for birthThis episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not just a physical experience — it's emotional, spiritual, relational, and transformational. Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or trying to figure out each of your roles during pregnancy and birth, this is the perfect episode for moms AND dads! ❤️ Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

    Taco Bout Fertility Tuesdays
    When the Math Ain't Mathing: How Too Many Mosaics Can Hurt Pregnancy Rates

    Taco Bout Fertility Tuesdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 11:34 Transcription Available


    Send us a textIn this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most overlooked problems in modern fertility care: the hidden harm of overcalling mosaic embryos.We begin with a surprising math puzzle from a 2023 study by Dr. Jonah Bardos in Fertility & Sterility, where the lab reporting the highest euploid rate also had the highest live birth rate—a result that shouldn't happen if “more abnormal embryos were slipping through.” Instead, the math points to something deeper.Dr. Amols explains what mosaicism really is, why true biological mosaicism is rare, and how PGT-A testing can create artificial mosaics from noise, amplification variability, and overly sensitive algorithms. When labs generate inflated mosaic rates—sometimes 10–20%—they push potentially strong embryos out of the euploid category and unintentionally create selection bias.Through clear examples and memorable analogies, you'll learn how calling too many mosaics doesn't protect patients—it can actually lower pregnancy rates by changing which embryos get transferred first. You'll also hear why high-level mosaics can be clinically useful, while overcalling low-level mosaics can distort decision-making and delay success.If you've ever felt overwhelmed or confused by mosaic results on a PGT report, this episode will help you understand what's signal, what's noise, and why more information isn't always better in fertility care.Stay tuned at the end for ways to support the podcast and for a preview of an upcoming episode on high-level mosaics.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

    Biohacking with Brittany
    The Invisible Toxin in Your Bedroom: EMFs, Fertility, and Kids' Brains with Daniel DeBaun of DefenderShield

    Biohacking with Brittany

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 46:57


    You don't need to fear your phone, but you do get to choose how close it is to your body, your womb, and your child's brain. In this  12 Holiday Rituals episode, Daniel DeBaun, telecom engineer turned EMF-protection expert and founder of DefenderShield (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) joins me to unpack what our devices are really doing to our cells, hormones, and kids' brains—and what we can actually do about it without moving off-grid. Listen if you want a calm, science-backed roadmap to lowering EMF exposure for yourself, your future fertility, and your family, without throwing your phone in the ocean. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT:  04:00 - Why EMFs matter now for women's health, fertility, and longevity 06:40 - What EMFs actually do to sperm, ovaries, and cells over time 10:45 - How EMF shielding really works (and why distance is your first line of defense) 13:15 - Practical EMF protection for babies, toddlers, and screen-obsessed kids 16:00 - Pregnancy, miscarriage risk, and why Dan created belly and blanket shields 20:35 - The truth about grounding sheets, silver fabrics, and "physics that doesn't exist" 25:10 - Bluetooth wearables, AirPods, and blood-brain barrier suppression 29:00 - EMF sensitivity, why up to 50% of people react and why it's mostly women 38:50 - Turning your bedroom into a low-EMF sleep and hormone sanctuary 42:25 - Nighttime phone, Wi-Fi, and car habits that quietly support long-term vitality RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. DefenderShield's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music  

    The Treehouse Podcast
    Is Dallas Really THAT Sinful? | Wednesday December 10, 2025

    The Treehouse Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 36:29 Transcription Available


    Today, we discuss what could make Dallas such a sinful city, how some guy made his local cops' jobs really easy, a decent 10 Best Christmas movies of all time list, and a hospital worker in Mesquite who really wasn't concerned about the patient.  Dallas One Of The Most 'Sinful' Cities In The Country Per New StudyWaterbury man arrested for carjacking, then stealing same car again, police say10 Best Christmas Movies of All Time, Ranked by IMDb ScoreHospital worker in viral labor video no longer employed – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthThe Treehouse Show is a Dallas based comedy podcast. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about funny news, viral stories, and hilarious commentary.The Treehouse WebsiteGet MORE from the Treehouse Show on PatreonGet a FREE roof inspection from the best company in DFW:Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration CLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation

    The Jason Cavness Experience
    HR Laws Every Small Business Owner Must Follow: A Practical Breakdown for Companies with 49 or Fewer Employees

    The Jason Cavness Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 60:01


    In this solo livestream episode, Jason Cavness walks small business owners through the HR laws you must follow when you have 49 or fewer employees. Jason draws from more than 30 years of HR experience, 25 years as a retired U.S. Army officer, and over a decade working with startups to explain complicated HR rules in a simple, practical way.  Jason covers what federal government actually requires, why most HR mistakes come from confusion rather than bad intent, and how ignoring even one rule can lead to fines, audits, lawsuits, and massive headaches for small business owners.  Using real examples, stories from his career, and questions from livestream viewers, Jason breaks down what every employer needs to know: overtime rules, payroll tax obligations, discrimination laws, onboarding requirements, union rules, ADA accommodations, pregnancy protections, military employment rights, OSHA issues, misclassification risks, and more. If you're a founder, small business owner, or early-stage startup leader, this episode gives you a straightforward roadmap for staying compliant and protecting your business before something goes wrong.  Topics Discussed • Why HR feels complicated  and why it really isn't  • The real reason most small businesses get fined  • Drug-Free Workplace Act and who it does and does not apply to  • Audio monitoring vs video monitoring rules  • Polygraph testing and the extremely rare cases where it's allowed  • Military employment rights and what employers must provide  • Workplace safety, chemical safety sheets, and OSHA basics • Employee rights to discuss wages, schedules, and working conditions • Equal Pay Act misunderstandings and why negotiation habits matter • Minimum wage, overtime, exempt vs non-exempt rules • Why you must pay overtime even when you tell someone not to work it • I-9 verification, E-Verify, and immigration compliance • Payroll tax responsibilities • ADA and reasonable accommodation requirements • Pregnancy discrimination and common employer mistakes • Genetic information discrimination and health insurance issues • Title VII Civil Rights Act protections • LGBTQ workplace protections  • Age discrimination rules and why age 40 is the legal threshold • COBRA continuation for companies offering health benefits  • Worker misclassification and how calling someone a contractor doesn't make them one • Why unions form and how employers accidentally trigger unionization • What CavnessHR is building to automate HR and prevent these problems Support CavnessHR CavnessHR is building an AI-native HR system for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees  automated compliance plus access to a dedicated HR Business Partner.  Invest on Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr Download 7 free eBooks based on The Jason Cavness Experience: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks Join the Builders Club: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ Connect with Jason Cavness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncavness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncavness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncavness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncavness Podcast: https://www.thejasoncavnesssexperience.com  

    The Luxury of Self Care
    From Secret to Share: Our Pregnancy Journey Unveiled #269

    The Luxury of Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 84:44


    In this heartfelt episode, I'm finally sharing the pregnancy journey we've been on over the past months — from those first few weeks of finding out we were expecting, to the milestones that followed, the moment we learned our baby's gender, and now, the joy of finally sharing it all on social.Join me as I reflect on the emotions, the hopes, and the little surprises that have shaped this pregnancy so far.Follow Your Host:Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/user/ahnastasia88?si=ab36621742b4474c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photo and Music Credit: Cover Art Photography by Tori Radick:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/toricophotography/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music Produced by Ryan Blivhovde: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanblihovde/⁠⁠⁠⁠