The Rooted Mama

Alicia’s journey into motherhood wasn’t what she expected. Nerve pain, surprise life shifts, and emotional overwhelm shaped her pregnancy—but they also revealed her inner strength. In this episode, she shares: What it felt like to face physical challenges in pregnancy The surprising trust she developed in her body How she overcame early breastfeeding struggles and started redefining her career Thi...

Fresh off the birth of her daughter, Jillian is keeping it real and keeping us laughing. She talks about: Her longtime dream of motherhood The birth surprises she never saw coming Breastfeeding challenges and how she’s adapting This is hands down the funniest episode of the season—don’t miss it! ⁠ Rooted Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠

In this episode, we’re joined by Francesca, a mother of two who turned her challenges into opportunities for growth. After learning from the difficulties of her first birth and postpartum experience, she made intentional changes that led to a redemptive second pregnancy and birth, setting the stage for a smoother postpartum journey. Her story is a powerful example of reclaiming control, embracing...

Today, we are joined by Kelli, a birth and postpartum doula and the founder of Maternity Journey in Houston, TX. She helps guide women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with the kind of support every new mom deserves. In this episode, we dive into what that typical first-time mom looks like, how she helps her clients prepare for birth and postpartum, and why the real work of motherhood begi...

It’s Black History Month and we are kicking off the month with a shocking stat: Black women are more likely to die in childbirth than Black men are to be killed by the police. So what are we going to do about it? In this episode, Destynie gives a few unlikely ideas. CNN article Instagram Website

Destynie has some explaining to do in this season opener. She dives into the (not so) mysterious name change and discusses the mission of the Rooted Mama going forward. So excited to have you all back! This season will be a great one. Be sure to subscribe, rate us and leave a review if you enjoy this podcast. It helps us to grow and reach a larger audience. Rooted Home Page Instagram

This episode will be the final one of the season. Destynie is packing the family up and moving across the country! But don’t worry, it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. Just like postpartum, this show will never really end. In this episode, Destynie gives a “What to expect AFTER you’re expecting” sort of discussion about physical, mental, and emotional changes to expect after you have the bab...

In this episode, Destynie chats with Kelli Washington, co-founder of Maternity Journey. Maternity Journey is a nonprofit organization that provides maternity support & resources to limited-resource communities in the Houston area. Kelli shares her experiences as a mother and as a birthworker supporting women in a complicated system. She emphasizes the need for women to make the best decisions...

Every mom knows the mixed emotions felt at the moment she finds out that she’s pregnant for the first time. Destynie dives into WHAT NEXT?! in this episode of the podcast. From what’s going to happen to your body to what sort of provider to choose for prenatal and birth. We discuss it all today!

In part 2 of the "Mom 101” series, Destynie discusses the not so subtle art of making a baby. She touches on the lesser discussed male role in baby making which comes with some interesting facts about sperm quality and male vitality (or lack thereof). She also talks about the shocking realization she had about the world of infertility and IVF. Be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook. Catc...

In this episode, Destynie introduces a new series, yay! This series is designed to be VERY BASIC. Like, plain white toast, basic. A beginner’s guide to freshman year of motherhood if you will. This series will go from “thinking about trying” all the way to newborn care and postpartum recovery! Today, Destynie gives a brief overview of fertility and how to track it. She also gives helpful resources...

Do you own or know someone with a friend who shows up, unannounced, to your house at random times, day or night? Turns out, they are even more problematic when you make a baby... In this episode, Destynie continues the discussion on how to prepare for motherhood and tackles how you and your partner can set healthy boundaries with friends and family. This is especially important when dealing with (...

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 is here and maternal mortality (death) rates continue to rise in this country at alarming rates. This is especially true for black women who are THREE TIMES more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth and the year after birth. We can blame racism. However, what if the cause was actually something much more obvious. In this episode, we discuss how the healthcare...

In today’s episode, Destynie shares the spiritual conception of her last child. Tales of super blood moons and apocalyptic dreams ensue. This is a one of a kind story for a one of a kind child. Follow: FB and IG: Blossomingmama12 Youtube: The Blossoming Mama

In this episode, Destynie shares the stories about how she conceived her first two children. She discusses how she got pregnant with all of her children on the first try and the hilarious ways in which she and hubby discovered her pregnancies. Spoiler alert: even early in pregnancy, you become ridiculous. If you enjoy this show, give use a 5 star rating and follow us on spotify so you don’t miss o...

In this episode, Destynie discusses the ways that babies can cause stress and how to prepare coping skills and strategies before the babies arrive. She also talks about how you and your partner can prepare mentally and emotionally for parenthood. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.purewow.com/family/questions-to-ask-before-having-a-baby Blog: https://theblossomingmama.wixsite.com/my-site Follow...

In this episode, Destynie discusses common questions that come up when it comes to mental and emotional health in motherhood. Questions like: "Am I ready to have a baby?"and "Why do I want a baby?" are a good place to start when planning your motherhood journey. With rates of postpartum mental illness on the rise, it's a good idea to address as much as you can BEFORE the ba...

In this episode, Destynie discusses her top 3 actions to take before trying for a baby. This is Part 1 of a series dedicated to the planning stage in your TTC journey.

Destynie discusses some frequently asked questions about new motherhood

Destynie uses a popular movie to highlight the origins of most birth fear. She gives insight into what starts us off on the wrong foot and ways that we continue to grow in our fear over time. She also discusses strategies for a fear-free birth experience that will help you feel more confident and prepared for the journey ahead. Let's Connect! Instagram&Facebook: BlossomingMama12 Youtube: T...