Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

* Struggled for a year through an ectopic pregnancy and 2 emergency surgeries (lost a tube) * Found success with holistic herbs and Chinese medicine * Gained 50lbs and 57lbs with both pregnancies and struggled to lose the weight and feel like me again * Between being sleep deprived, having 2 boys 23 months apart, and getting mastitis with my 2nd at 3mo PP, I ended up dealing with what I learned wa...

Today I was featured on Your Runner Dad’s blog: https://doulainreno.com/miscarriage-divorce-hysterectomy-how-running-got-me-through/ I decided it was a great launch to discuss: My miscarriages My hysterectomy How running helped My daughter's miscarriage and how much I learned from it Emily’s business and how Olivia’s miscarriage taught her and me to better serve women, and that it changed her busi...

Three 2nd-trimester losses Navigating blood clotting disorders and having an incompetent cervix Scared to try again and worried as hell when I am pregnant Sharing my story and how it helps me cope I want anyone to feel safe and open to speak out about their loss. It's too common of a thing to lose a baby Her Facebook page is - Miscarriage: Breaking the silence https://galas.fm/episode/e219e0cb-2d8...

It’s time to update what’s going on for me and the podcast! It’s been 9 months since I changed the podcast’s direction from sharing stories of struggle to success to becoming parents. I spent 12 years as a doula, lactation consultant, and CBE trainer in The Bradley Method and Birthing From Within, and ran LaLeche League meetings with a passion for supporting women who have become Moms. I thought I...

Casey discusses being a teen mom, our conversations around that, and how challenging it was, being in a broken welfare system, how she got off of welfare, had her second baby, met someone, and had her two boys. Her son Chase had multiple fractures in his skull, and was in a coma, with 70% brain damage from a babysitter's abuse. He’s doing great as a 6-year-old considering, however, it was a huge l...

- postpartum depression after the first delivery, colicky baby - realizing how uncomfortable I was in my own body, breastfeeding in public, and doing artwork of breastfeeding moms, recognized in the newspaper for the series - mother wisdom unfolding and rocking the paradigm of my marriage - learning to honor me as a mother, even when being disrespected by the father - a single mother with teen son...

Casey is my daughter. She is one of the 5 kids I had long-term in foster care from age 10. She is so brave and strong and I’m so proud of her for sharing her experience in foster care, how it’s still impacting her, as well as her parenting.    Continuously running away, putting herself in a mental health facility to stay safe and healthy since she couldn’t come “home” to my house. She kn...

How to talk to your children about Alzheimer's disease How to help them understand what is happening to their grandparent/relative who has the disease How to react/respond to them when visiting or face timing, etc. when they say things that don't make sense About Lisa: I am a behavior specialist with expertise in living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia FIND HER HERE: www.truthliesalzheimers.c...

Teen Mom, Being a Full-Spectrum Doula & Cremating First Trimester Miscarriages - with Emily Griffin - S6 E31 In this episode we discuss: - personal childhood trauma -The role my horses have played in my life and my birthing experience starting with them as a child and teenager. -Becoming a teen parent at 17 -Raising three daughters -Journey into becoming a doula during a pandemic -My experienc...

I teach parents how to listen to their children into existence through emotional reflection. This is a foundational skill that deepens trust, emotional safety, and intimacy. Many parents are not emotionally competent and pass on their incompetency to their children. By learning how to be an emotional coach for your children, you will create deep peace in your family and promote resilience, emotion...

For 20% off James' program, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ -I am a father to three kinds of relationships: (1)  A son that was planned within a marriage, (2) A daughter that was unplanned with a person who I considered to be a friend, and (3) A daughter who is not biologically mine, and who doesn't know her biological dad, but whose birth I attended, and whose initial y...

raised 3 children....   many years as a single dad..  all kids are grown and successful... I designed my life around my kids' lives… as busy as I was... I never asked them to design their lives around mine Joseph is the CEO and Executive Director of the Sierra Association of Foster Families and has won many awards for his work. FIND HIM HERE: nevadascolorfulchildren.com educatingfos...

TRIGGER WARNING!  We discuss in detail Olivia's miscarriage. She is brave, honest, and strong, and I'm so proud of her willingness to speak out about her miscarriage.    Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and not Forgotten   The reason WHY she is so passionate about women feeling empowered through parenthood is from her first NOT great experience.  She's sha...

- became a mom at age 48 in 2018 -relocated to Reno knowing no one - left my corporate career to be a stay-at-home mom after 27 years (high pressure, always  on, a lot of tech years) - my husband retired after 28 years at Deloitte- we both had major adjustments - became a full-time stay-at-home mom, and primary caregiver for two 1/2 years - adjusting to a new home, used to running things lear...

We decided to get try for a baby early on in 2009. I got pregnant on our first try. Immediately imagined the life I’d wanted for forever. The baby was lost at 7 weeks. 18 months of unexplained infertility. Clomid, temps, obsession, and every month excitement ending in disappointment. I got pregnant with my firstborn and gave birth in May 2012. We thought we would lose him too in the beginning and...

IVF, Twins, 3 Kids & Being an Entrepreneur with Nicole Brodie  S6 E24 secondary infertility after my daughter, IVF, twins raising 3 kids, building a business, working, coaching. Twin Mum +1 Nicolle is involved in coaching, summits, podcasts, & health programs I Help Mums in Business/Careers UPGRADE Their Lifestyle so they can FEEL LOOK & BE AMAZING FIND HER HERE:   www.nicole...

9 children. 7 boys and 2 girls. Currently, the youngest is 14, and the oldest is 31. I have grandchildren now too. I’ve been divorced twice so I can speak to single parenting. Large families. Pretty much anything to do with parenting I have probably dealt with at least once. I have a gay daughter. I have had 2 miscarriages. Parenting is a beautiful labor of love as parents and kids truly grow up t...

- I became pregnant when I was 21 and had an abortion - 2 Miscarages after that - 2 babies (one breech pregnancy and the other emergency c-section) - Had another abortion something I never EVER thought I would ever do again. - Writing a book about my experience and the journey of women after abortion Mayi Lenz is a Personal Branding & Fine Art Photographer, Speaker, Podcaster, Philanthropist w...

Today we talked about Kim's experiences including -a previous childhood sexual assault at 14 by her step-father, and how it kept showing up in her body -3 traumatic births & postpartum periods -chronic body pain, especially focused in her hips and pelvis -postpartum depression, adrenal fatigue, low thyroid, and total burnout -how the body literally keeps the score and is brilliant at sending u...

We went a little long because discussing surgeries including a hysterectomy - and how you really FEEL - physically and emotionally through Walker’s journey as well as navigating being a step-mom. infertility as a result of cysts endometriosis symptomatic fibroids 9 surgeries & drug-induced menopause miscarriage near death after surgery when the doctor punctured my uterus while trying to prepar...

We go into depth about very challenging homebirths after c-section, losing a baby at 17-weeks and her amazing and beautiful experience at the hospital within that loss, (finally) having a girl and the surprise party her husband threw her, and how to have a more connected c-section for her last pregnancy. We also covered breastfeeding difficulties, feeling rejected, and getting through it. Side not...

• mom of 6- 5 bio, 1 adopted • homeschool/roadschool mom • foster mom to 15 over the course of 6 years • Fulltime travel family in our converted tour bus • passionate about cultivating an intentional family culture • 2 grown children, 4 still at home • passionate about strength in marriage and partnership I am a Fulltime homeschooler and travel planner and I teach children's creative dance! I love...

Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and Not Forgotten   The reason WHY she is so passionate about women feeling empowered through parenthood is from her first NOT great experience. Now let's catch up on what it's like to have two kids 18 months apart, toddlers, teething, temper tantrums, sneaking chocolate, wanting to be the best parent, and sometimes feeling like you're failing...

Foster the Family exists to support and encourage foster and adoptive families, mobilize and equip the community and church for foster care and adoption, and advocate for vulnerable children. Jamie C. Finn is the executive director of Foster the Family, the host of the Real Mom podcast, the founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for...

Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and New Parent Educator. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry to term. After having 3 children of her own after the age of 40, Elizabeth believes taking a more holistic approach is the key to success when attempting to conceive. Now she...