Buffalo Birth Talk

Danielle Hall, LMHC, PMH-C , is a licensed mental health counselor, postpartum doula, and founder of The Village Holistic Wellness. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her personal and professional journey, the importance of community in the healing process, and how her integrative approach is transforming how we support mothers and families. We explore topics like perinatal mental health, the p...

When Hanna ’s son struggled with persistent eczema, she felt helpless. Every product she tried was packed with ingredients she couldn’t pronounce—and none of them worked. That’s when she discovered the power of tallow. In this episode, Hanna shares the deeply personal journey behind Earthly Tallow , the family-run skincare brand she started in her kitchen. We dive into the science and tradition of...

In this episode of Buffalo Birth Talk, Dr. Ashley sits down with Emma from The Luna Doula Co — a Postpartum Doula, IBCLC, and host of The Boobology Podcast — to explore the real-life journey of breastfeeding support. Together, they unpack: Common breastfeeding challenges parents face How to truly understand milk supply and a baby’s needs The myths and facts that often confuse new parents The gap b...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brittany Rathman, LMHC, PMH-C , a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience supporting women through the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum. We talk about perinatal anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, NICU stays, and the often-unspoken challenges of becoming a parent. Brittany not only brings her clinical expertise...

In this episode of Buffalo Birth Talk , we're joined by Heather, a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 24 years of experience supporting women through every stage—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum and menopause. Heather shares how she blends her hands-on massage skills with energy work, spiritual coaching, and holistic care to help women heal on every level: physical, emotional, ment...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley, a birth and postpartum doula recently trained with Calming Nature Doula. With a deep passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition, Ashley offers compassionate, evidence-based care to help parents feel empowered and confident in their unique journeys. Currently balancing doula work alongside another career, Ashley s...

New Episode: Demystifying HypnoBirthing with Alex Trimble ✨🧘‍♀️ This week on Buffalo Birth Talk , I’m joined by the incredible Alex Trimble—Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, Birth Doula, and co-owner of @lighthousebirthandyoga. 🌿 We dive deep into:🌀 What HypnoBirthing really is (and isn’t!)🧠 How mindset and preparation can shift your entire birth experience💛 Why language, breath, and trust a...

This week on Buffalo Birth Talk , I’m joined by Elaina Caven , founder of Flower City Nannies ! 🌸👶🏼 Elaina has over 15 years of experience in private service and is passionate about connecting families with top-tier nannies and household staff across Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Finger Lakes. We dive into: ✨ What to look for in a nanny ✨ The importance of industry standards for domes...

In this special episode of Buffalo Birth Talk , I welcome our first male guest, Brian Costello, LCSW, CASAC. With over 13 years of experience as a therapist specializing in EMDR, Brian brings deep insight into the emotional journey of fatherhood. We explore the challenges men face in navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, the impact of unresolved trauma, and the importance of creating safe s...

This week on Buffalo Birth Talk , I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jessica Glose —birth & postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and founder of Beyond Birth Wellness. 🌿✨ Jessica is redefining postpartum wellness, blending evidence-based education with ancient healing practices to help families thrive —not just survive—during birth and beyond. In this episode, we dive into: 🌿 The im...

Beyond Baby Blues: Recognizing and Managing Postpartum Mood Disorders Postpartum is a time of profound change, but how do you know when your emotions are part of the normal adjustment—or when they signal something more? In this episode of Buffalo Birth Talk , I sit down with Colleen Young , an experienced doula and postpartum doula, to explore Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) . We disc...

Join me for a conversation with Elizabeth, a 30-year-old Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in unexplained infertility and PCOS. Inspired by her own fertility journey, she’s passionate about helping women uncover root causes, restore balance, and support their body’s natural ability to heal. With a holistic approach that challenges conventional Western medicine, Elizabeth empowers women...

Mamas, let’s talk about something that  doesn’t  get enough attention—your pelvic floor!  This week, I’m joined by  Racquel Kurzweg, DPT , founder of  Adore Your Core Physical Therapy  in Buffalo. Racquel is on a mission to help women feel strong, supported, and informed through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond. We dive into: If you’re expecting, recovering, or just curious about how to...

Meet Anna Gavlock, a Center for Babywearing Studies Certified Educator, mother of two, and Speech Language Pathologist!  She’s passionate about helping parents find the best babywearing options, from the newborn stage to toddlerhood and beyond. Anna’s babywearing journey began with her first child, and after realizing there was a gap in local resources, she decided to get certified and now runs a...

Dr. Kathleen and her team at Buffalo Pelvic Health & Acupuncture Clinic, utilize the Shockwave Machine- from Softwave TRT. BPHAC is one of the only clinics in Western New York offering this cutting-edge technology. Shockwave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving areas where major connective tissue attaches to bone. It can be an...

Dr. Hallie is a native Buffalonian and a nationally certified and state licensed doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine. Valedictorian of her graduating class at Pacific College of Health and Science in New York City, she spent five years of academic concentration in both eastern and western medicine. She is certified from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in oncology acupuncture. Addi...

Emily is a Postpartum Doula, Matrescence Activist, Motherhood Coach, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse and founder of Love Grow Release - helping women through their transition into motherhood. Emily is a ICF certified coach having graduated from the accredited Mama Rising program. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner. She is CPR...

Dr. Ashley began her career in physical therapy in 2019. Shortly after graduation, she took an interest in pelvic health and from there it took off.  Dr. Ashley is particularly passionate about reproductive health, as well as pregnancy, postpartum care, and pelvic pain. Her personal experiences with reproductive health have fueled her commitment to exploring how physical therapy,  and more recentl...

Dr. Alana is a WNY native and boy mom of 2. She graduated from D’Youville college with her doctor of chiropractic degree in 2013 and received her Webster certification in 2016. She has been specializing in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric chiropractic work ever since. It was Dr. Alana’s own journey into motherhood that made her want to specialize in this type of work. She is passionate about hel...

Dr. Meghan earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Nazareth College in 2010. She practiced in acute care and outpatient settings in California and Maryland before returning to New York. Dr. Meghan specializes in pelvic health physical therapy with a certification in postpartum corrective exercise and training from the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical T...

Brittany is a wife, stay-at-home homeschooling mom to four boys, personal trainer, and pre & postnatal exercise specialist. She is incredibly passionate about helping women fit exercise and eating well into their lives seamlessly, according to their current season of life so that they feel STRONG and well-fueled for their days! Brittany offers several group-style programs- including a prenatal and...

Lia Tuso is a Buffalo-based mom, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and travel influencer known for her expertise in child passenger safety, particularly during air travel. As the founder of the Buffalo Car Seat Club, Lia's mission is to connect Western New York parents with the car seat safety resources they need while encouraging best practices for keeping their children safe in our co...

Brittany Chappius is the proud Owner of B Well Massage and Esthetics, a wellness sanctuary she founded in 2017. With a heart full of passion and dedication, Brittany has cultivated a space that reflects her love for helping people feel their absolute best. Dual-licensed in Esthetics and Massage therapy, she continues to serve clients personally, bringing her expertise in therapeutic massage and or...

Aleni is a baby sleep specialist with a holistic approach. She has a beautiful daughter named Nora, who is the reason behind the work that she does. Her approach is unlike traditional sleep training methods, she guides families through achieving sleep for their babies without any type of sleep training. All the families she works with support their children to sleep in some way. She figures out yo...

Rachel Simson is originally from Buffalo, NY, she graduated from D’Youville College with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Dietetics. Along with being a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in the State of New York, Rachel holds a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management with the commission on Dietetic Registration. Rachel was fortunate enough to gain cl...