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Nina is on a mission to change the algorithm of your life!  In this candid conversation, Nina opens up about some tough life experiences, that for years kept her in a "victim" mentality but through her personal resilience and a deepened spiritual connection - she has been able to not only transcend the weight of these challenges in her own life, but become a source of love and inspiratio...

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people worldwide, experience infertility.  And while this is traditionally considered a “Woman’s Problem” - Approximately one third of infertility cases are attributed to male partner, one-third to female, and one third to a combination of both.   With the focus of this issue solely on women’s bodies and perspectives, it often leaves men unable to...

Jenny Murphy, a mother of two, shares a very personal story of her fertility challenges after being diagnosed with PCOS, the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is a very common hormonal disorder, affecting on average 1 in 10 women, but still remains highly undiagnosed in over 70% of women worldwide. Learn more here: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

Tim Chernichkin, a paramedic - at the time of this recording - and now a Lieutenant (Go Tim!!!) with over a decade of experience, opens up about the arduous and unpredictable realities of his work as a First Responder. Tim talks about his inspiration to pursue this career, provides background on training and certification, shares several stories of intense child birth situations, and much more! Th...

What is a Doula? What do they do? Are they magical? Do I need one?  Tune in to get answers to all these questions and more! 

Marlene Brochu opens up about her son's diagnosis of VOGM, the difficult journey through treatment and to eventual cure, and utilizing this experience to start a non profit organization to help families around the world. " ⁠Vein of Galen malformation⁠  (VGM) is a rare congenital intracerebral  ⁠vascular malformation⁠ The incidence of VGM is approximately 1 in 58,000 live births. The optimal treatm...

Lena's world turned upside down when, at 38 weeks into her pregnancy, an aneurysm was discovered in her baby's brain. To make matters worse, her doctors weren't sure of what caused it or how to treat it. While most medical professionals advise against using Google for self diagnosis, in Lena's case doing just that may have saved her daughter's life. " Vein of Galen malformation  (VGM) is a rare co...

In this episode my guest, Ileana Lopez, shares her experience of dealing with a highly undiagnosed pregnancy condition knows as Hyperemesis Gravidarum or HG. As a mother of 3, Ileana had to go through this three times, each time being worse than the previous. Best described as "morning sickness times a thousand" the condition can last the entire length of the pregnancy, causing debilitating level...

In this episode my guest, Kelly Forman, a savvy business woman, entrepreneur, world traveler, and a social butterfly opens about her choice to not have children. During our conversation we not only discuss Kelly's personal choice, but the society's general perception of child-less women (whether by choice or not) and the idea that the concept of "family" can be subjective.

In this episode my guest, Priscilla, discusses her experience delivering her daughter naturally. From making this decision, to the details of the drug-free delivery, the intense connection she felt to her body, and the general lack of information women are confronted with when exploring their birthing options.

In this episode my guest and friend, Suzette Arce, shares the story of delivering her son at 26 weeks. She speaks in depth about the emotional and physical toll this took on her and her family. From learning of the possibility of his early arrival, to being rushed to the hospital to remain on bedrest for a month, and the 100 days her son spent in the NICU before being released. Suzette embarked on...

In this very first episode of WSTM, I had the privilege of speaking with Sabrina Arce. Sabrina, 36, obtained her Master Degree in Science of Mental Health in 2019, and currently runs her own private practice. In her personal life, Sabrina is a mama of two children, a dedicated wife, sister, friend... just one of those bad ass woman that you look at and go "How does she do it all?" In this candid c...