The Root & Womb Collective Podcast

ROOTED BIRTH SPRING COHORT IS ENROLLING NOW In this episode, we sit down with Jaynie to explore her journey into motherhood. She reflects on how her mother’s unmedicated birth shaped her early understanding of childbirth, and how—despite growing up in a relatively birth-positive environment—she still carried fear around giving birth. Jaynie shares how she chose a care model that included both an O...

JOIN - Motherhood Matrix: A Women's Breathwork Circle happening virtually November 15th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am - - - In this episode, Haley sits down with Laura to explore how breathwork can become a powerful tool for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and self-discovery — especially for Mothers. Laura shares how her journey into breathwork began during a season of heartbreak in 2022, when...

In this birth story, Haley chats with Paige. When finding out she was pregnant, Paige felt called to experience birth as a full initiation into motherhood. With the support of her doula and the practice of hypnobirthing, Paige began to shift her perception of birth from something to fear into something sacred and safe. She filled her days with affirmations, movement, and trust in her body’s design...

In this birth story , Haley chats with Alicia, who began her pregnancy on the conventional OB path. While the care was standard, it left her feeling anxious and unsupported. Halfway through, she toured a birth center — and everything shifted. Her body instantly felt more peaceful, and she began learning about physiological birth and the power of women’s stories. She shares the difference she exper...

In this solo episode, Haley shares some reflections on her first year of Motherhood. She talks about how motherhood has been an invitation into transformation + growth, the desire to take even greater care of herself & the importance of presence during these precious, early years. This is a soulful ramble of just a few things that are on her heart as her first baby turns 1. ROOT & WOMB COL...

In this conversation, Haley chats with Sydney, her previous client, about her 2 birth stories. Sydney's first birth was an unplanned induction which resulted in an epidural, despite having the intention of going unmedicated. She talks about the fear that was instilled in her from her medical team & how she felt unprepared in the hospital setting to advocate for herself, despite having a do...

Inside this solo episode, Haley dives into 3 of your major birth - Oxytocin, Endorphins & Adrenaline. She gives insight into how each one supports the female body in navigating labor, as well as how you can positively influence these hormones to support your own birth! ABOUT HALEY Haley Nichole is the creator of Root & Womb Collective, a space where she holistically supports women through...

Inside this interview, Haley chats with Alisha Meyer, who was the birthkeeper for the home birth of her daughter. Alisha is a traditional birth attendant who has been sitting at the feet of women in birth since the young age of 14. She shares her unique story of getting into birth work & the role of a birth sister, versus someone whom may be licensed. In this episode, Alisha shares in depth ab...

Inside this episode, Haley chats with Dr. Hanisha Patel all about the importance of the thyroid gland for fertility, in pregnancy & into postpartum. With 1 in 8 women developing a thyroid disorder during their lifetime, this conversation is a must listen! Haley & Dr. Hanisha talk about: The thyroid as the queen gland Hypothyroidism vs Hashimoto’s  Symptoms of low thyroid function  Haley’s...

Inside this episode, Haley chats with Emma Moon all about communicating with our spirit babies, before conception through childhood. Haley & Emma dive into: What even is a Spirit Baby?   How to begin creating a relationship with your baby before they are earthside Learning how you receive psychic information  Inviting your spirit babies in through dreams & meditation  Working with signs &a...

Inside this episode, Haley sits down with Dr. Sydney Baker to chat all about Fertility lab work! This is a must listen for anyone on their preconception or TTC journey. Haley & Dr Baker chat about: Why fertility & birth rates are declining  The difference in approach between ND's & OB's The problem with IVF Estrogen & Progesterones importance in fertility  Why you need to t...

Inside this client story episode, Haley interviews her previous client Sarah around her dynamic preconception plan & preparing her body for pregnancy. Sarah & Haley dive into: Sarah's history with birth control, losing her period & Hashimoto's Where Sarah was emotionally prior to getting pregnant Patterns of undereating & over exercising Sarah's journey of adding in animal products...

Inside this client story episode, Haley interviews her previous client Sam around trusting the timing on her conception journey. They dive into the physical, emotional & spiritual shifts that Sam made so that she could become pregnant. Sam & Haley dive into: Where Sam was physically & emotionally after TTC for 7 months Navigating the overwhelm of all the fertility information online Im...

Inside this client story episode, Haley interviews her previous client Lauren on her journey of releasing her Maiden lifestyle & stepping into the role of Mother. They explore the internal & external shifts necessary that supported Lauren in getting pregnant. Lauren & Haley dive into: Where Lauren was physically & emotionally prior to us working together The toll of being fixated o...

Inside this client story episode, Haley interviews her previous client Eleanor on experiencing multiple miscarriages after 10 years of hormonal birth control. They explore the internal & external shifts necessary that supported Eleanor in getting pregnant. Eleanor & Haley dive into: Where Eleanor was physically & emotionally prior to us working together How she navigated her first misc...

Inside this client story episode, Haley interviews her previous client Nichole on conceiving after 35, navigating her fears around fertility & the importance of choosing soul aligned partnerships. Nichole & Haley dive into: Where Nichole was physically & emotionally prior to working with Haley Fears around fertility Nutritional shifts Comprehensive blood work Releasing stories of suffe...

In this episode, Haley shares her postpartum experience. She dives into The raw first week of postpartum Physical Healing after a second degree tear The hormone drop Breastfeeding - the good + bad Receiving support Bedsharing & sleep Trusting her intuition over schedules + so much more ROOT & WOMB COLLECTIVE Serving Women through the Womb Continuum Fertility | Pregnancy | Birth | Motherhoo...

Inside this episode, Haley shares the empowering homebirth story of her daughter, Brooks Naomi. ROOT & WOMB COLLECTIVE Serving Women through the Womb Continuum Fertility | Pregnancy | Birth | Motherhood Connect on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Vitality Newsletter⁠⁠

Inside this episode, Haley speaks to her experience in the third trimester. She covers: Dreaming & envisioning the specifics around her birth Processing fears  Childbirth education  Cultivating confidence Birth as a spiritual initiation into womanhood  Grief around this past chapter closing  Newborn interventions  Learning more about vaccines  Planning for postpartum  Vaginal Health What type...

Inside this episode, Haley shares more about her second trimester of pregnancy! She dives into: - Traveling while pregnant - Different health conditions that are arose - Pregnancy as a state of vitality - Mindset shifts - What she is focusing on - physically + logistically - What has supported her in having an easeful pregnancy - How she is preparing for birth + so much more! ROOT & WOMB COLLE...

In this solo episode, Haley shares about her experience navigating the first trimester of her pregnancy. She chats about: - Why the preconception season was so important for the first trimester  - Haley’s first trimester symptoms  - What helped with the nausea  - Importance of blood sugar for managing nausea  - Food aversions & cravings  - What has helped & hindered nausea  - Navigating fa...

Inside this Episode, Haley chats with Dr. Rebecca Lasky Cohen, MD - a holistic women’s healthcare physician specializing in pelvic wellbeing throughout all stages of women’s lives. She has extensive training in midwifery, family medicine, obstetrics, energetic and physical modalities and traditional healing practices from throughout the world.  Haley & Dr. Cohen chat about: The disassociation...

Inside this episode, Haley chats with Cara Lennan all about the mindset + energetics behind Fertility. The two of them dive into: Cara’s fertility journey after being given a 1% chance of conceiving naturally  The role of fear in our fertility journey & how that impacts our emotional health + nervous system Integrating a feminine approach to your fertility  Body based practices to promote fert...

Inside this solo episode Haley breaks down one of the most common patterns she sees inside her practice - body image challenges & how they impact menstrual health, specifically irregular cycles. Haley chats about: - The many societal pressures of being a woman  - The emotional toll of body image challenges  - Defining an irregular cycle - Emotions & how they influence our physiology  - Chr...

Inside this Episode, Sabrina & Haley speak about the War on Women's Fertility. Sabrina & Haley chat about: - Sabrina’s story with being diagnosed with PCOS - Medical bullying - Domination of the Feminine body - Chemicals + pollutants in household products, water, food, etc. - How our Biological purpose is to reproduce - The rising rates of "infertility" - The variety of facto...