Birth Trauma Stories(formerly The Twinky Chronicles)

S1. E. 25 Kelsey Blackman Redemptive Birth After having a stalled birth with her first, Kelsey wanted to ensure more support with her second and hired a doula. Tune in to find out how having a doula with her second was so helpful!

S1. E. 24 Annie Funkhouser Retained Placenta & Sepsis **Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share to bring awareness to various maternal complications and provide a space for people to share their story. Today we are joined by my friend Annie Funkhouser, Stay at home Mom and Retained Placenta &...

S1. E. 23 Amber Woody Journey through Infertility, Adoption, and High Risk Pregnancy **Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share to bring awareness to various maternal complications and provide a space for people to share their story. Today, we welcome Amber Woody, wife and mom to 3 awesome kiddos. Ambe...

S1. E. 22 Jeannie Stokes Beauty in Surrender: Our Non-Adoption Story Today we are joined by my long time friend, sister in Christ, and a beautiful lady, Jeannie Stokes. 14 years ago Jeannie found herself single, pregnant and in a predicament she never fathomed: the baby’s father did not want a relationship with their child. Tune in to find out how Jeannie learned Beauty in Surrender!

S1. E. 21 NICU Dad Pastor Chris Lewis **Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share to bring awareness to various maternal complications and provide a space for people to share their story. In today’s episode, we welcome a very special friend, mentor, and pastor; Mr. Chris Lewis. We discuss supporting his...

S1. E. 20 Rachel Groves Motherhood & Stroke Recovery In today’s episode we are joined by a big supporter during my recovery. Rachel and I crossed paths after one of my speech therapists let me know of a fellow young stroke survivor who, with a friend, started a stroke awareness foundation for young stroke survivors. I learned that Rachel survived a stroke in her 30s with a toddler and a pre-Ke...

S. 1 E. 19 Rachel Lootens Foster Mom Today we are joined by a friend whom I met when I was pregnant with Chloe Anne. We lost touch with the craziness of bringing a new baby home (and the pandemic) but have enjoyed getting to know each other better in motherhood (and while crafting!). Join Rachel and I as we discuss her unique entrance into motherhood and how she is juggling it all. https://www.c12...

S1. E. 18  Delandra Venson  Labor of Love, Doula Agency Delandra Venson, a woman who isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in and a woman I am lucky to call mentor and friend. In today’s episode, we discuss her journey through the birth community, but more importantly, share a few laughs!

S1. E. 17 Raven Schneider Postpartum Depression Today we are joined by one of my longtime friends from Jacksonville, Raven Schneider. We met working at the Jacksonville Zoo back in 2008. Our friendship has evolved from cleaning up animal poop to cleaning dirty diapers. As a PPD sufferer turned thriver, Raven has a passion in supporting new moms and emphasizing the importance of being a healthy per...

S1. E. 16 Bethany Emerson Stay at home mom Today we welcome my dear, dear friend Bethany. We discuss grace through motherhood, postpartum, and the importance of finding your people. Join us for one of my favorite conversations thus far!

S1. E. 15 Heather Goodbread Safe Sleep https://www.basisonline.org.uk/where-babies-sleep/ Today, we welcome Heather Goodbread a postpartum doula, IBCLC, and sleep consultant to discuss safesleep, and what that looks like for various families. Heather’s aspiration is supporting families to find the best way for the whole family to get optimal sleep through the postpartum period and beyond.

S1. E. 14 Cathy Soteropoulos Nola’s Mom Preeclampsia/HELLP & Infant Loss **Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share in hopes to bring awareness and to create a safe space for moms to share their story. Today we are joined by Cathy Soteropoulos. I met Cathy on Instagram when I saw a reel of her daug...

S1. E. 13 Dr. Umberto Napoletano, D.O. Pain Management Orthopedic Manipulation Therapy Today we are joined by my doctor, Dr. Napolitano to discuss pain treatment options. About a year and a half after my AFE I was still having significant pain from the surgeries. I vividly remember going to see my PCP to discuss options. She said steroids or pain meds. I pushed back and explained I wanted another...

S1. E. 12 Rachel Hough Formula vs. Nursing vs. Donation I remember throughout Rachel’s pregnancy discussing whether she would nurse her baby or give her a bottle with formula. In her feisty, “true-to-Rachel” sense she said, “I don’t see why I would pay for formula when I can nurse for free”. I understood what she meant. After the arrival of her beautiful, precious daughter, she struggled to cope w...

S1. E. 11 Jenny Lundy Maternal Advocate Today we are joined by my best friend, Jenny Lundy from Nuturing Legacy, who has been one of the biggest supporters in my postpartum journey. Join us as we discuss how she birthed a new woman after having her children. I need help with this blog post.

S1. E. 10 Christina Lundy NICU Momma and Uterine Rupture Survivor **Trigger Warning** This episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share this story in hopes to bring awareness to a rare birth complication. In today’s episode,  you’ll hear about the birth of my 5th child, Bella-Anne. During labor I suffered an uterine rupture wh...

S. 1 E. 9 Latoya Murray-Johnson Owner of Doula View, LLC. Have you ever thought about what it is like to be not only a Labor Doula, but a Postpartum Doula as well? Well, today we speak with Latoya Murray-Johnson, owner of Doula View, LLC and founder of The Birth Impact. A once aspiring ObGYN, Latoya explains the importance of postpartum care for both baby and momma. We also discuss how valuable a...

S1. E. 8 Courtney Johnson AFE Survivor **Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share to bring awareness to an almost always catastrophic very rare complication. Today we have one of my favorite people on the podcast, Mrs. Courtney Johnson, my AFE sister.  We discuss AFE, motherhood grace, and everyth...

S1. E. 7 Amy Weschler First time Mom This week on the podcast we are speaking with my dear friend Amy. My husband and I met the Weschlers shortly after they were married. Being in the honeymoon stage ourselves, we all became instant friends. We’ve added several more babies to our families and even a state between us, but watching James and Amy enter parenthood has been amazing! Join us as Amy and...

S1. E. 6 Carson Ragan OB2Me Today we welcome not only a colleague but a person I consider a friend and mentor, Carson Ragan. Carson went to school to be a midwife after a round of work on the L&D floor in a hospital. After working with a large group as a midwife, she decided to branch out on her own and create a unique model of care for her clients: OB2Me. Join us as we listen to Carson’s insi...

S1. E.5 Sarah Penazter L&D Nurse and AFE Survivor Today we are joined by Mrs. Sarah Penatzer from Pennsylvania. A stranger, turned friend, turned sister. AFE sister that is. We met shortly after I had my AFE  when I found her page on Instagram. I immediately knew we needed to be friends given how much we both love oils, enneagrams, and animals. I reached out and it solidified our friendsh...

S1. E. 4 Cara Strange A Devastating Perineal Tear Leads to Postpartum OCD Today on the podcast we welcome Cara Strange, a Licensed Mental Health Clinician turned patient. Having worked previously in the mental health field, Cara’s challenge with PPMDs came as a bit of a surprise to the first time mom. The physical damage caused during the pushing phase of labor led to an extensive struggle during...

**Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share in hopes to bring awareness to an almost always catastrophic and very rare complication. When thinking about the vision we wanted for our podcast I immediately knew a key person I wanted to invite as a guest was Miranda Klassen. An AFE victim, turned survivor,...

**Trigger Warning** Today’s episode describes some very hard to hear situations. We do not share this information to scare people. We share in hopes to bring awareness to an almost always catastrophic and very rare complication. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about the birth of my second daughter, Chloe Anne. During labor I suffered an amniotic fluid embolism which changed the course of my life....

Welcome to the Twinky Chronicles Podcast!!!! We are so excited for our very first episode and are even more excited you decided to join us! Today Christina aka Twinky #1 and Cathy aka Twinky #2 discuss our vision for the podcast, the meaning behind the name, and how we hope to support people.