Mom2Mom Podcast

Join me and repeat guest, Sarah as she shares her birth experience with her singleton. Months back Sarah shared her twin birth story ( https://mom2mompodcast.buzzsprout.com/2077791/13212755-twin-mama-opts-for-a-surgical-birth-to-bring-her-babies-earth-side-safely ) but we had to have her back to share what it was like to go into preterm labor with her first baby, and just how different that experi...

Join me as I interview Michelle who is a pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Moms in Motion PT.  Michelle is married to Ryan and has two daughters, ages 2 and 4. She loves being outdoors and has been building a new "kitchen garden" this year, where she hopes to grow many fruits and vegetables.  She is passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum moms stay healthy, comfortabl...

Join me for this exclusive twin mom episode as I chat with mom friend and How2Mom client,  @heyshayla from the  @heyshaylapodcast8898 . If you just found out you're having twins or wonder how in the world twin moms do it this podcast is for you! I share my lived experience and perspective, while dropping some truth bombs for Twin Moms! Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! T...

Join me as I interview Sarah Breiner from The Legal Mama ( https://www.legalmama.com ) about Estate Planning and its importance as parents. She explains how her firm is different from others, especially for parents. She makes the process efficient yet comprehensive, while educating each and every individual family and their needs. Their mission is to create a plan that works to keep your loved one...

Join me and Kendra Olson, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, Owner of Psychotherapy for Maternal Well-Being ( pfmwellbeing.com ) as we discuss the Myths of Motherhood.   Kendra's practice operates in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. As a therapist for the last 17 years, and specializing in maternal mental health, she’s found that moms do best with specialized care. Kendra works with moms-to-be and moms who...

Nikki, a Birth Doula on our team shares her second birth story. I love hearing that she was supported by her provider and doula for a unmedicated hospital water birth ten years ago. To here Nikki's first birth story, listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077791/episodes/13661204 To learn more about Nikki's and her Birth Services, click here:  https://www.how2mom.com/nikki-esser/ Thank...

Join me and Maria Bossert from Happy & Healthy Therapy. We discuss how she focuses on nurturing and empowering birthing parents & babies to be well and flourish in her profession. Maria is an Occupational Therapist who has been mainly practicing in pediatrics for the past 14 years.  She has experience in both the outpatient clinic and school settings.  And in 2018 she began her training in...

IUI is a fertility treatment that gives sperm a better chance at fertilizing an egg. This treatment can improve pregnancy chances for some couples and individuals and did just that for us! Learn more about my personal journey conceiving all three of my babies through IUI. I am sharing all the details...the highs, the lows and all the in between! Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podca...

Jennifer is a Nationally Board Certified Bodywork Therapist, Abdominal Therapy Practitioner, CranioSacral Therapist, Massage Therapist, Shiatsu Therapist, Birth Worker and Yoga Instructor.  She also uses cupping therapy and moxibustion when applicable.  Jennifer has been in full private practice since 2003 and has also managed various wellness centers in which she created the wellness programs and...

Meet Kerry. As a first time mom, I supported Kerry and her husband when they welcomed their first daughter back in 2016. She has since had two more daughters but in a different city. She has birthed at a birth center, her home and at a hospital. Listen to this episode to hear how different each experience was. And to make this episode even more interesting, Kerry is pregnant again! But this time s...

Steph is a mom of three, including twins, and a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant. She helps families find the middle ground between "cry it out" and "anything goes". Think of her like your big sister who just happens to be a sleep guru! Connect with Her:  Linktree Instagram Website Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower wome...

Anna originally hired How2Mom pre-covid times, but then everything changed. The world shut down and we were unsure if I would be able to support her in-person. We continued to plan and educate via virtually. Luckily, Doulas were welcomed back into the hospitals just months before her first babe was born. We have since supported her and her husband through two of their births, masks and all! Learn...

Join me and Kielyer Luthi, a Licensed Therapist as we discuss Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Disorders. Kielyer is the Owner of Soteria Mental Health and Soteria Coaching and Consulting. Kielyer specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma. As a mother of two who experienced birth in a pandemic, she can relate to a lot of challenges that individuals have gone through, and have seen ju...

Nikki, a Birth Doula on our team shares her first birth story. I love hearing that she was supported by her provider and doula for a unmedicated hospital birth thirteen years ago. And I believe it is no coincidence that this is episode 13!  To learn more, check out Nikki's bio here:  https://www.how2mom.com/nikki-esser/ Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is m...

ConceiveAbilities has been paving the way for decades. Join me as I interview Ashtin Gurevitz, Surrogate Intake Manager at ConceiveAbilities. I ask ALL the questions regarding surrogacy, for both intended parents and potential surrogates! Nothing was off the table. We talk about what sets ConcieveAbilities apart from other agencies and how they handle the reservations some may have when it comes t...

You can do all the things that are within your control, and birth can still be unpredictable. That was the case for my client Krystal, who also happens to be my neighbor.  Krystal experienced some significant trauma and injuries from the birth of her first. That birth ended in an unnecessary Caesarean based solely off of the outdated "24 Hour Rule". That experience left Krystal with unre...

Meet Dr. Cassie McGuire, a Chiropractor who has been serving families for over 12 years. She approaches every patient's care with compassion, and clinical excellence while utilizing her intuition and holistic background to provide the best care for your individualized needs.  Her passion for Chiropractic extends to all generations. She is extremely passionate about helping families, especiall...

Meet How2Mom Client & Fellow Twin Mama, Sarah! After having a noncomplicated vaginal delivery with her singleton, her and her partner decided to opt for a Cesarean to safely deliver her identical twin girls. Learn why by listening to the entire episode. This birth story is such a beautiful example of the parents making the decision that felt best for THEM! Not by being told what or how to deli...

Meet Amy Bizal from Amy Bizal Wellness. Amy is a busy mom of 3, wife, business owner, and TikTok and Instagram guru. She is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and a Green Lotus certified kid yoga instructor. Amy offers classes for Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Family Yoga, Adult Yoga for relaxation and Adult Flow Yoga for a work out.  Whether you are expecting, are a new mom, a mom of children or...

How2Mom Client, Mercedez shares her Birth Story in perfect timing as her little guy is just about to turn one. What started as a High Risk Pregnancy with a genetic heart condition turned switching providers at 36 weeks for a low intervention hospital birth. From being told she would only be allowed to deliver her baby with assistance aka a vacuum or forceps to pushing her baby out all on her own i...

Join us for today's episode with Dr. Katherine Shephard, Doctor of Physical Therapy who is driven by a passion to help people through improving pelvic floor health, which she believes has been overlooked and under-treated for too long.   After acquiring her BA in Politics and International Relations from Scripps College, she tried out various careers - from coaching golf to selling granite mo...

Buckle up for an epic Birth Story! Kristi & Zach who are second-time parents were well educated and believed strongly in physiological birth. Zach, an experienced Chiropractor played a huge role in this labor and Kristi trusted and listened to her body through the whole process, prioritizing rest and fuel during early labor. But like a lot of 2nd babies, once this baby dropped into the pelvis,...

Haley helps expecting mamas have a healthy, feel good pregnancy by helping them eat confidently to grow a healthy baby & feel good in their pregnancy body. After her dietetic internship, she began her career with the Women, Infant, and Children program which is where she fell in love with helping expecting mamas achieve a healthy pregnancy. After seeing hundreds of expecting mamas, she started...

Brigette shares her two unmedicated hospital birth stories with us today. We both learned so much from her first birth, and her second, well you'll have to listen to hear how different that one was! Her little guy turns one on Wednesday so the timing of this episode is perfect!  Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the commun...

Meet How2Mom Team Member & Professional Photographer, Shira Tabbouche! Shira Tabbouche Photography specializes in newborn photography, but Shira loves capturing babies, children and families at any age and stage! Shira has been working with newborns for the last 5 years and always feels honored to be able to capture such a fleeting stage for parents. During this episode Shira shares her profes...