Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

I have fathered 8 children with my first wife. Absorbed 6 more with my second wife and 2 more with my current wife. I was raised in an abusive home and vowed to myself and whoever would listen that I would not be unkind to my children.   I was entering a new field of something I knew nothing about... effective parenting.  I had to learn quickly what works and what didn't work.  Chore charts wo...

SPECIAL RELEASE LOCAL EPISODE!  - Babysitter, Nanny, and caretaker of children since the age of 12.  -1st pregnancy miscarried at 12 weeks - alone in a bathroom,  700 miles away from my  spouse - The 2nd pregnancy resulted in mostly healthy kiddo - Baby had hydronephrosis of the kidneys and severe swelling of the ureter and urethra. - Caused stress for the first 2 years but resolved on its own wit...

Continuing our discussion from his first appearance, we discuss the below and how to balance them all, while encouraging entrepreneurship. 5 PILLARS: areas of life that need a daily dose of love & gratitude - sprinkled with meditation, breathwork and a smoothie God Kids Health Girlfriend Business Mark is a Career transition and leadership coach who can change the way you see your business and...

-I have 4 kids (12, 7, 6, and 6 months)  -I had midwives for 3 out of the 4 births  -I had complications for 3 out of the 4 births  -After having my oldest (my first), I had a stillborn baby before having my 2nd oldest.  IN HER WORDS:  I am a career transition coach and an organizational effectiveness professional. I help individuals level up or level out of their careers as a career coach. As an...

SPECIAL RELEASE LOCAL EPISODE! Grew up in a home with an alcoholic mom who I KNOW loved me but because of the circumstances, I was forced into unhealthy coping mechanisms (people pleasing, magical "empath" qualities, constantly questioning my inner voice and compass) One day I realized I was communicating with my kids the way she communicated with me...not healthy communication patterns...

I struggled to get pregnant for 3 years until I was able to conceive and give birth to my daughter naturally at the age of 40. That's why as a fertility coach I'm passionate about supporting other women to boost their fertility so that they can have the baby of their dreams.  My coaching practice works around the 5 pillars of health that impact your fertility: nutrition, exercise and movem...

I'm a first-time mom of a little boy, who is 18 months old. My experience with healthcare during pregnancy and postpartum was not positive. I was always left wanting more information about health and fitness.  I ended up having a cesarean and never once saw my Doctor in the hospital. No education on healing, getting out of bed or caring for an infant with a new abdominal wound.  I'm fortun...

-- I had my babies in my late 40s and 50s after a miscarriage of triplets and a long fertility journey. -- I was adopted and didn't know until I was in my 30s.  There's a very interesting story about that, which I wrote on Medium at: https://medium.com/@sohnkat/the-chosen-baby-612a8f36f0cf . To learn more about Kathi Sohn's work, please visit kathisohn.com . Kathi founded the Empowerin...

My husband and I have a blended family.  A daughter each from previous marriages, 1 biological daughter, and 3 adopted boys.  We experienced a parent's biggest fear when we witnessed the accident that took our oldest daughter's life. We had to learn to parent to our grieving kids, while also grieving ourselves.  My book Victorious Heart details our story and offers helpful encouragement to...

I have three wonderful productive and kind young adult kids and raised them amidst a very contentious divorce where I got sole custody "pro se". I am not an attorney. I love being a dad I have over 30 years of experience in the technical staffing space as an owner/operator. I have generated over $75 million in revenue and have created 4 millionaires that I am aware of.  I built and sold...

Over 44 years as a pediatrician, I have developed a keen awareness of parenting skills, raising our children to be good citizens, how to improve our communities, and advocating for children.  My books, MY CHILDREN'S CHILDREN: RAISING YOUNG CITIZENS IN THE AGE OF COLUMBINE,  ALL ABOUT CHILDREN (illustrated children's book),  THINKING DEVELOPMENTALLY: NURTURING WELLNESS IN CHILDHOOD TO PROMO...

Bronwyn is a psychotherapist, public speaker, podcaster, and parenting expert.    She went from not wanting kids to believing in an idealized parenting relationship that (of course) didn’t go to plan. At age 5 she emotionally abandoned her daughter, due to a 10-year bout with depression although she was going through the process of becoming a therapist. Her daughter is now an adult and they’re con...

Meet Dr. Beck Hoehn LAc FABORMWelcome to my world of holistic healing and wellness. I'm Dr. Beck Hoehn, a passionate and dedicated board-certified acupuncturist based in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. With a strong focus on treating pain, digestive disorders, stress management, and hormonal imbalances, I have a deep-seated commitment to supporting women's wellness and fertility. My journ...

Our first interview: https://youtu.be/fQwD7JJTdYQ I had three miscarriages. One lost pregnancy was at 7 months.  Finally, I birthed three beautiful girls  Healing from my miscarriages  How to become pregnant when ovulation is only a few times a year  The emotional impact of infertility  Divorced children at three years, four years, six years  Maintaining the father figure for my girls after divorc...

-Parent to an almost 2-year-old and one born Aug 10th, 2023  -I understand firsthand the stress and sleepless nights that come with worrying about the safety of my daughter (whether it is likely or not)  - My book "Self-defense for Self-development" provides parents with the tools and framework to implement preventative and reactive strategies in dangerous situations.  I believe that you...

28 years ago our first daughter was born. Gwendolyn has Down syndrome and has taken us on a wonderful journey. We struggled at times and now celebrate her independence journey which has culminated in continuing education beyond high school, work, independent housing, and self-advocacy. Most parents find independence for those with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities to be an overwhel...

Parent of two girls who are now 21 and 19 and an education attorney representing families of children with special needs.  After beginning work with general education law I have spent more than twenty years working with thousands of families, behavior therapists, psychologists, parents, and teachers on designing success for children with special needs. In addition administrative, state, and federa...

- obgyn: saw thousands of births but was still wholly unprepared for the mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation that happened to me during the birth of our first (and the second, for that matter)  - I help clients get pregnant and have autonomous births, accepting responsibility for their decisions and the outcomes of those decisions - I help them connect intimately while trying to get pr...

I have two amazing girls at home, ages 18 months and 5. I grew up in a family that did foster care and childcare for much of my life, including the adoption of my littlest sister, who I helped raise while my father was away on military assignments.  The experience of being surrounded by small children made me realize that the most important job I could ever have would be to help guide a young life...

Author Mandy Lemond is a former foster child turned Emmy Award-winning TV Producer.  At just 7 years old Lemond‘s father raped her and left her for dead, that same night, he murdered little Mandy's mother. Lemond's father's crime left the Kentucky native a true orphan.  Mandy aged out of foster care after spending more than 11 years in a group home. She recalls, “I went to college with...

The roller coaster of twins' growth as a parent and couple  - prepare for 1 and get 2  - living in love it's not about the fall  - we are born with personalities  - You are no longer number 1  More about Roger:My writing is based more on the motive in motivation. From my experience in the classroom, weight room, and football field, the difference between people's actions and words has...

Immigrant mom of 2 elementary-age kids. Dealing with pregnancy, birth, and raising kids alone in a faraway land. The first one to have kids so no example to look up to.  Marketing executive and business owner FIND HER HERE:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhawnasmarketing https://www.facebook.com/people/Love-Pray-Laugh-Slay/100063828319192/ https://www.instagram.com/love_pray_laugh_slay/?hl=en BECOM...

1. Mom of six wonderful parents :) 2. Why would a Harvard grad become a homemaker? 3. Why do people overeat? 4. How can we fill the emptiness within? 5. The Pleasure Ladder as a guide to finding lasting pleasure in life 6. Helping our children become more grateful people  Bracha is the author of 41 picture books and a candid memoir about her journey to joy. HER FIRST PODCAST EPISODE: https://youtu...

-My background is in communication - as I teach it at the university level and speak professionally across the country -Relational communication is a big topic I like to discuss: communication between partners, nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, how we value time, etc.  -I have 2 boys: ages 6 and 8 & we focus on being very active and engaged parents -How to prioritize your t...

Concurrent care (OB and midwife of different organizations)Preparing for birth with an abusive partnerHome Birth - no birth workers presentPrecipitous LaborGender Surprise (was told to expect a girl by 2 different providers, with ultrasound, 4xs, and--Boy!) MORE ABOUT I'm the founder and course creator for Train4Birth, a great way to help prevent incontinence, prolapse, discomfort, and prenata...