Our Virtual Village

I am so grateful that Mandi took the time to talk through her birth story... especially because she's approaching a year postpartum! Hearing about her experience throughout pregnancy, birth, and golden hour was so special.

This episode is for the mamas who are planning to birth in a hospital. Planning a hospital birth requires intention. You have the power to build your birth team full of people you truly trust to help you navigate your most vulnerable moments. I'm sp grateful to have sat down with Caitlin so that we could capture questions you should ask your providers, how to navigate unexpected changes to you...

Sydney and I have pretty much been living parallel lives as we stepped into motherhood! We both have two girls that are about two years apart. In this episode we talk though all the hardest (and best) parts of becoming a Mother of TWO kids. The difference in our postpartum journey the second time around, how our husbands transition

This conversation with Gracie gives such a young fresh perspective on motherhood. When she became a mom she had recently graduated college and JUST got married. Gracie was shocked when she found out she was pregnant way sooner than she expected. She was faced with the harsh reality of being a new mom, with her first real job, and was in a new city with no friends, family, or support. Her resilienc...

This conversation is so special to me because Olivia is my personal Birth Doula. Hearing her talk though all of the mental, physical, and emotional challenges she experienced during pregnancy and birth left me speechless. Her strength and surrender is so inspirational. Whether you're a first time mom or have done this before, I know you will walk away from this conversation feeling empowered!

I had no clue how important the Pelvic Floor truly was when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum!!! In this episode you'll learn what's ACTUALLY happening to your pelvic floor as your body changes and adapts throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! We're breaking down common symptoms that mom's just "live with", when it's time to seek help, and simple ways to reco...

I sat down with Kayla, a mom of six, who's story will leave you speechless. She has incredible systems for her house tht keep everything running in specific order, and she also arrives everywhere on time or EARLY. Her methods and mindsets are amazing, I'm so glad I captured them, Learning from Kayla about her resilience and dedication as a mother was so inspiring to me. I pray this convers...

I sat down with Kayla, a mom of six, who's story will leave you speechless. If you love Birth Stories like me, then you're in for a treat with her family story. In Part 1 of this episode Kayla run through how all SIX of her births went. After her 5th kid, her husband got a vasectomy that they both immediately regretted. After months of prayer and longing for another child, they learned tha...

Most people say they "lose their self" after having a baby, but no one is talking about ho to put all the pieces back together. In this conversation, Jax is vulnerable how she struggled finding her identity as a mom in hr first year postpartum. Anxiety and heaviness when she realized the high stakes on breastfeeding, the deep desire to get out of the house but her baby hated car rides, h...

Lali's strength is incredible as she navigated some unexpected twists and turns in her homebirth. As a second time mom, she thought she knew what to expect, but this birth was wildly different than her first.

I sat down with Jessica Gillan, a very well known Birth Doula in my area, that also has extensive knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding. It's so important to have someone in your corner whe you start a breastfeeding journey... and in case you don't have someone, at least you have this episode! We talk about the mental gymnastics of wondering if you're baby is getting enough milk, ho...

This conversation with Taryn is impactful for many reasons. She's a nurse who went back to work just a couple months after having her baby. Taryn talks about the mental challenges of leaving her baby so soon, finding a daycare for, and pumping at work. We also chat about how neither one of us planned on co-sleeping, but how we each found that it was the best option for us and how to do it safely....

This Father's Day conversation shed's light on real life examples about how marriage morphs after having kids. Alex and I first look back on who we were before having kids. Together for 10 years, married for 5 years... THEN had our first baby. We dive into all the things we did to invest in our relationship before diving into parenthood, including tons of bucket list travel. Next we chat a...

Dr Bridget was a huge reason for starting this podcast. They say it takes a village, but that means you have to be a villager which is exactly what Dr B has taught me to be. She cares so much about supporting moms through every season. She is very open about wanting a large family with a lot of kids, despite the challenges in the trenches of motherhood. She cares deeply about creating a family leg...

Dr Bridget was a huge reason I started this podcast. They say it takes a village, but that means you have to be a villager which is exactly what Dr B has taught me to be. She cares so much about supporting moms through every season. Dr B has been such a blessing when my husband and I walked through a miscarriage and the vulnerability of conceiving again. She also is one of the few people I know th...

The birth of my first daughter was a whirlwind that ended up in an emergency C-section… the birth of my second daughter healed every wound and every moment that I wasn’t able to be present in before. Sharing these intimate moments is really vulnerable… but my hope is that it shows people that labor and birth, when left undisturbed, can unfold beautifully. Call me crazy but I LOVED every minute and...

This episode is a vulnerable one for me to share... After my first pregnancy with a surprise Breech Baby that quickly turned into an emergency C-section, I prayed that my second pregnancy would go differently as I planned for a VBAC. At 32 weeks pregnant, I found out this baby was also breech. In this episode I sit down with my doula and relfect on what I did physicall, mentally, and spiritually t...

I'm so thrilled that I was able to sit down with Homebirth Midwife, Virginia! She has been present with my team of Midwives throughout both of my pregnancies, and is such a joy to talk to. We talk about where her passion for birth came from, and how we both share the passion for making birth normal. I loved learning Virginia's approach to Midwifery since she has been practiing for a year n...

Hope is a huge inspiration to me for many reasons. She is another seasoned mama who thrives in the chaos while still finding time to spend time with God, prioritize her marriage, and make bread from scratch. In this episode I pick her brain about her mindsets, tips, and tricks that carry her through every day life. I can't wait for you to hear how she quite literally does it all!

Today’s guest is another amazing home birth midwife that opens up about her experience with birth and postpartum. This conversation is one of the most vulnerable so far. Talking about the intimate struggles in postpartum is not common. The quote “The Only Struggle is in the Resistance” came up at a postpartum group… every mama there agreed that it’s soo accurate not only for the challenges that ar...

Malu has been a Homebirth Midwife for 5 years, and dives into her own personal journey of having her babies at home. Even though she's had previous babies, she describes this labor and birth as her HARDEST yet. It's amazing to hear what goes through a midwife's had as she herself is going through the intense journey of bringing a baby into this world. Malu shares how she coped with the...

Mandi West is a home birth Midwife that shares SO much value in this episode. She owns Modern Midwives in North East Florida, and serves many women all of the region. You'll learn about her pregnancies and how that fueled her passion for helping women birth at home. She centers her care around mother and baby being undisturbed during the natural labor and birth process. Mandi and the midwives...

Amberlee is one of the strongest mamas I know! She became a mom at a very young age, and overcame many years as a single mama, while she was still growing up herself! After marrying her husband that shared her desire for a large family, they have 3 beautiful babies together (so far) making her a ROCKSTAR mom of 4! In this episode she shares how she finds beauty amongst the everyday chaos, shows te...

This episode is packed with valuable perspectives of two new mamas! Haley and I are both in the trenches of figuring it out as we go, and chat about some of the obstacles we faced while transitioning into life as a new mom! From setting immediate postpartum boundaries and expectations, to beginning to reinvest time back into your marraige as time goes on and baby gets older... we cover it all!!! B...

I am sharing my wild Birth Story in hopes of connecting with and relating to other moms who's Birth Plan took some wild unexpected twists and turns. Please comment below or DM me on Instagram, I would love to hear your story! I hope my vulnerability of sharing the details of my story help you feel that you're not alone, and an unexpected Birth Story is more common than people talk about. After 9 m...