Best Early Infant Loss Podcasts (2024)

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 22, 2024 – Abigail Jorgensen “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss” and Karen Hall “The Sound of Silence: The Life and Canceling of a Heroic ... 55:29

1h ago55:29

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Ken talks with Abigail Jorgensen “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss” (Ave Maria Press) and Karen Hall “The Sound of Silence: The Life and Canceling of a Heroic Jesuit Priest” (Crisis Publications/Sophia Institute Press). Abigail’s book available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/catholic-guide-to-miscarriage-stil…

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Birth Stories: Navigating Pregnancy and Birth as a Teenager 53:10

2h ago53:10

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Summary Kameryn Matranga shares her story of what it was like being pregnant and giving birth as a teen mom…TWICE. She shares the challenges she faced with friendships, balancing school and parenthood, and her ability to advocate for herself in the medical system. She also shares what postpartum and breastfeeding were like for her. She shares her j…

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STACEY FIGG - I AM ONE PPA Inpatient Survivor Turned Postpartum Doula & Fierce PMH Advocate 44:59

8h ago44:59

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Send us a Text Message. TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. She is a postpartum doula, a PSI staff member in the coordinators program & one of the silliest, funniest, realest people we know. Today you’ll hear about some of the most serious & vulnerable m…

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8 | Retreating and Being Obedient 21:00

3h ago21:00

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This week I talk about how I learned to retreat the way Jesus did and how I learned to be obedient as I started to dive into the scriptures. As I went away to gather my thoughts I found out how God was calling me into ministry and how that was going to look like. LETS STAY CONNECTED: Link Tree Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Give if you feel led…

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Crash Course in the Tests and Vaccines done on Baby in the Hospital with Postpartum Nurse Jessica | Ep. 51 42:59

1h ago42:59

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Diving deep into the vaccines, tests, circumcision, apgar score, jaundice levels, hearing test AND MORE that they do on baby while still in the hospital! Today's episode with Postpartum Nurse Jessica covers: Jaundice, How to fix jaundice levels Baby losing weight How much weight can baby lose Apgar score Hearing test Vitamin K Hepatitis B (hep b) e…

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Episode 159: Scurvy, Boating Safety, Video Games, and Water Survival Skills 15:54

6h ago15:54

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In this week's episode Drs Bhatti, Boustany, and Michaud discuss scurvy, boating safety, video games, and essential water survival skills for kids! Time Stamps Health News - 2:11 Boating Safety - 4:08 Video Games - 7:37 Water Survival Skills - 13:22 Trivia - 13:45

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Group B Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: What it means for labor! 19:31

3h ago19:31

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Summary In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss group B strep (GBS), a common bacteria found in the intestines or lower genital tract of 10-30% of adults. While GBS doesn't cause symptoms in healthy adults, it can be dangerous for newborns. They explain what the options are for a GBS positive parent when giving birth. They emphasize the import…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 15, 2024 – James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” 55:29

1h ago55:29

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Ken talks with James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” (Sophia Institute Press) and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” (Ignatius Press). James’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-like-the-early-church/ and Nikloas’s at: https://ignatius.com/now-and-at-the-h…

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The early film writings of Chris Marker 50:08

1h ago50:08

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For Chris Marker, writing came before filmmaking. A decade after Marker’s death, critics continue to rediscover his remarkable oeuvre, which comprised writing, photography, film, video, radio, and digital media. Associated with the Left Bank subset of the French New Wave, Marker is perhaps best recognized for directing La Jetée (1962). To celebrate…

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Navigating Postpartum Recovery After a Cesarean 37:19

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Summary In this episode, Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly discuss what C-section recovery looks like. They cover the different types of C-sections, including planned and unplanned, and how recovery can vary depending on the type. They emphasize the importance of rest, asking for help, and staying on top of pain medication. They also recommend seein…

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7 | Clint Davis Building Better Bridges with you children. Are you neglecting your child's sexual health because of your own trauma? 44:55

7h ago44:55

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Clint Davis wrote the book that we all didn't know we needed. Building Better Bridges is the key to finally having the confidence to have "the conversation" we need to have with our children. Do you ever feel like you need a guide for what to say to your children about the most important topics in their childhood? Do you want to understand why our …

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Setting Healthy Postpartum Boundaries for Family and Friends with The Mom Coach | Ep. 50 33:06

7d ago33:06

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Postpartum and Birth Boundaries: What Boundaries to Set, How to Set Them, and Why You Need them! Today's episode on postpartum and labor boundaries covers: Why do we need to set boundaries for postpartum and labor? What are boundaries first time moms may want to set? Why do women not set boundaries? How to express / how to give a boundary? In laws …

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 8, 2024 – Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White ... 57:05

5d ago57:05

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Ken talks with Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” (Sophia Institute Press) and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White” (Ignatius Press). Father Spitzer’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-four-levels-of-happiness/ and Father Brisson’s at: https://i…

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Advice from the Doc: Back to School Health 29:11

7d ago29:11

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Dr. Whitaker is back with us to talk about back-to-school health. He explains how children get virus and why it’s more common for some children than others. We also chat about how stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season also play a role. Dr. Whitaker gives some ideas on ways to minimize risks of getting sick so often an…

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LYNN TURCOTTE-SCHUH - I AM ONE Mom On a Mission to Find Joy Each Day & Help Others Do the Same (Loss, PPA, PPD, Intrusive Thoughts) 55:18

7d ago55:18

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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human beings, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh - a Certified Birth Educator, a speaker, a perinatal mental health advocate, a long-time PSI volunteer & a mentor for mothers everywhere! We’ll chat about parenting th…

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6 | Dawn V. Collins tells us how she got involved in stillbirth and birth work. 50:15

7d ago50:15

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Dawn V. Collins is a dear friend, founder of ⁠Birth Matters b/c Family Matters⁠ and a Louisiana Count the Kicks Ambassador talks about how God called her into birth work and how to address Stillbirth as a doula. Dawn has never had a stillbirth however she has chosen to be trained so she is able to address it with all her clients. Dawn can be reache…

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What You Need to Know about Breastfeeding with Samantha from Ten Little Toes | Ep. 49 46:59

18d ago46:59

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Wanting to breastfeed, but not sure where to start? Listen to this!! Today's episode on breastfeeding covers: What are the breastfeeding benefits? What are common breastfeeding hurdles and how do we overcome them What tips do you have for someone when they start their breastfeeding journey? What are misconceptions people have about breastfeeding? H…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 1, 2024 – Paul Zucarelli “One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth” and Brya Hanan “Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and ... 52:58

21d ago52:58

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Ken talks with Paul Zucarelli “One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth” (Sophia Institute Press) Brya Hanan “Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness” (Ave Maria Press). Paul’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/one-lord-one-faith-one-church/ Follow and learn more about Paul at: h…

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Deconstructing deep time. 1:18:36

14d ago1:18:36

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Has the idea of the end of the world captured your imagination? Ted Toadvine’s book The Memory of the World: Deep Time, Animality, and Eschatology contends that a preoccupation with the world’s precarity relies on a flawed understanding of time that neglects the past and present with the goal of managing the future. Toadvine integrates insights fro…

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Ask The Midwife: Managing Expectations and Rest During Prodromal Labor 35:05

14d ago35:05

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In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss prodromal labor with midwife Leonora of Home Birth Honey. They explain what prodromal labor is and how it differs from Braxton Hicks contractions or early labor. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and rest during prodromal labor. They also discuss factors that can contribute to prodro…

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Pregnancy After Loss: Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Joy with Laura Ricketts | Ep. 48 48:25

15d ago48:25

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How to find healing and joy in a subsequent pregnancy after you've experienced a miscarriage. Trigger warning: miscarriage, loss, infant death, neonatal death Today's episode on pregnancy after loss with Laura Ricketts covers: The common emotions and challenges parents face after experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss? How to find joy again after …

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – July 18, 2024 -Max Engel “On the 8th Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport” and Haley Stewart “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” 55:05

27d ago55:05

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Ken talks with Max Engel “On the 8th Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport” (Cascade Books) and Haley Stewart “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” (Word on Fire). Max’s book available at: https://www.amazon.com/Eighth-Day-Catholic-Theology-Sport-ebook/dp/B0B4FLTKK3?ref_=ast_author_mpb and Haley’s book at: https…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: "Coolcations” and “Last-Chance Tourism”: How Climate Change Is Upending Vacation Planning 24:58

21d ago24:58

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Climate change is remaking vacations, particularly in hot months. Extreme heat can be deadly for tourists and events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and sea-level rise can devastate tourism-dependent communities. Tourism is also a major contributor to climate change, and some travelers have begun rethinking their plans, taking emissions into account…

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OB Care in Pregnancy and Birth 53:00

21d ago53:00

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Summary In this episode we chat with Dr. Romy Ghosh about what pregnancy care looks like when under the care of an Obstetrician. She chimes in on routine tests and procedures in pregnancy, including dating ultrasounds, prenatal labs, and genetic testing. She explains the importance of these tests and how they help monitor the health of both the mot…

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CLAIRE HEWSON, MC, RCC - I AM ONE Mom Who Needed to Grieve Her Infant Feeding Experience (PPA, Traumatic Birth) 1:01:56

21d ago1:01:56

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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD student at Queen’s University in British Columbia, Canada! Not only that, Claire is the very first PSI intern to hop into the recording studio with us. We’ll chat all about breast, chest and body feedi…

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5 | Camila Caster with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy shares her surrogacy stillbirth story. 21:42

21d ago21:42

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Camila Caster with ⁠PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy⁠ shares her story on her perfect surrogacy pregnancy that ended in stillbirth. She shares if she had more education on things to look for in pregnancy how she could have saved her baby. Her mission now is to end preventable stillbirth, empower women through education and making a difference in congre…

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Preparing Your Birth Partner for Birth: Key Skills and Tips with Sallyann Beresford | Ep. 47 50:03

22d ago50:03

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How to get your partner involved in birth and labor, what they need to be able to do, tips for your birth partner, how to choose the right birth partner, their role in supporting your labor and birth and more! Today's episode on birth partner support for labor and birth covers: Why is it important to have a supportive birth partner? What things do …

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Healing Birth Trauma: Navigating Therapy with Dr. Emily Turinas 25:47

25d ago25:47

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In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Emily Turinas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her PhD in counseling psychology. Dr. Turinas brings her expertise and passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. From understanding the psychological impact of traumatic birth experiences to seeking ther…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – July 18, 2024 – Mike Aquilina “Feasts of Our Fathers: Praying the Church Year with the Early Christians” and Mark Brumley “God is Ever New: Meditation on Life, Love, and ... 55:38

26d ago55:38

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Ken talks with Mike Aquilina “Feasts of Our Fathers: Praying the Church Year with the Early Christians” (Catholic Answers Press) and Mark Brumley “God is Ever New: Meditation on Life, Love, and Freedom” by Pope Benedict XVI (Ignatius Press). Mike’s book available at: https://shop.catholic.com/feasts-of-our-fathers-praying-the-church-year-with-the-e…

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Belly Binding as a Healing Ceremony 44:32

28d ago44:32

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In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha interview k'mae martinez (she/they) about the practice of belly binding. k’mae is multiracial birth and postpartum doula, a space holder for those amidst transition, a womb tender, aspiring herbalist, and belly binding practitioner in kinship with the rebozo. Her work is rooted in the reclamation of Sacredness t…

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4 | The fallout after having a stillbirth that left me feeling betrayed. 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Moving on...that's what we all must do after a loss. As I moved ahead, even simple tasks like laundry made me want to leave behind my baby. I noticed my body changing as my milk started coming in, and the bills that arrived were unexpected. It was painful when my family departed, and it seemed like everyone was prepared to move on except for me. LE…

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15 Things To Know about Labor and Birth as a First Time Mom | Ep. 46 21:52

30d ago21:52

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15 things that every first time mom needs to know about birth and labor, but no one tells you! This week's episode, I get REAL and HONEST and share what I wish someone would have told me before I gave birth for the first time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LIN…

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Episode 158: Lyme Disease, Summer Safety, Sleep Hygiene, and Fall and Winter Safety Tips 38:26

1M ago38:26

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In today's episode, Drs Morton and Dodson discuss lyme disease, summer tips including bug, lawn mower, and pool safety, sleep hygiene, and fall and winter advice regarding sports injury prevention and safety, fire safety, and seasonal affective disorder. Time Stamps: Health News - 2:05 Summer Safety - 5:48 Parenting Tip - 19:27 Fall and Winter Safe…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – July 11, 2024 – Shaun McAfee “All Things Catholic: A Guide from A to Z” and Jason Jones “The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset” 55:29

1M ago55:29

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Ken talks with Shaun McAfee “All Things Catholic: A Guide from A to Z” (Sophia Institute Press)and Jason Jones “The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset” (Crisis Publications/Sophia Institute Press). Shaun’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/ and Jason’s book at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-gre…

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Navigating Loss and the Journey of Healing 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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Diamond Williams shares her personal journey of multiple pregnancies, miscarriages, and the inspiration behind writing her book. She emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and support for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Diamond turned to writing as a way to heal and found solace in sharing her story with others. Diamond reflects on the need …

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Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental Health 47:02

1M ago47:02

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist, current PSI Board Chair, published author, podcast host extraordinaire (coming up on 350 episodes), and overall an incredible human being. Kat is involved in a lot these days. We’re so grateful …

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2 | Everything was fine in my pregnancy until it wasn't. 23:09

1M ago23:09

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I share my own stillbirth story and how I had the textbook perfect pregnancy. I share insights and conversations with God that I'd never shared before. In this time I ask the most difficult question we all are thinking. Why does God hate me? What did I do to lose my baby? LETS STAY CONNECTED: Link Tree Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Give if you…

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3 | Part II of my Stillbirth Story. | I finally share how I gave birth to my baby. 16:51

1M ago16:51

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As I prepared to give birth, I felt like I was facing my own mortality. Instead of the a loud cry, Julianna would enter this work in absolute silence. To my surprise however, Julianna's birth didn't go as I expected. Friends and family began praying until she arrived. What God did in that hospital room on September 9th, 2023 was beyond belief. LETS…

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How to Improve Your Mental Health In Pregnancy with Emma from My Lighter Way | Ep. 45 40:56

2M ago40:56

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Struggling mentally in your pregnancy? Having mental health issues in pregnancy? Then this is for you. How to overcome fear and anxiety in pregnancy. Tangible Tips for improving your mental health during pregnancy. Today's episode on mental health in pregnancy covers: Why do you think women struggle mentally in pregnancy? What are the things that p…

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An Attorney's Proactive Approach to a Safer Birth 54:56

2M ago54:56

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In this enlightening episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we welcome Gina Mundy, a distinguished attorney, bestselling author, and devoted mother of three. Join us as Gina shares her invaluable insights and proactive strategies for ensuring a safe and empowered birth experience. As an attorney specializing in childbirth cases, Gina brings over two deca…

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Next-Generation Strategies to Improve Language Access in Federally Supported Programs 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

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More than 25 million U.S. residents have limited proficiency in English, and as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, all levels of government have an important need to deliver services, outreach, and critical health and safety information to individuals and communities who communicate in languages other than English. Providing access to public servi…

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Over Being Pregnant?? Safe Natural Induction Methods with Serene Midwifery | Ep. 44 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Discussing Different Natural Induction Methods and How To Induce Labor Naturally! Today's episode I sit down with April and Kalu of Serene Midwifery and ask them all our questions related to induction: Today's episode on inducing labor naturally: What is an estimated due date? What are good reasons for induction and what are bad reasons for inducti…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – June 27, 2024 – Bill Donohue “Cultural Meltdown: The Secular Roots of Our Moral Crisis” and John-Mark Miravalle “Thinking Clearly: Catholic Philosophy for a Culture in Chaos ... 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Ken talks with Bill Donohue “Cultural Meltdown: The Secular Roots of Our Moral Crisis” (Sophia Institute Press) and John-Mark Miravalle “Thinking Clearly: Catholic Philosophy for a Culture in Chaos” (Our Sunday Visitor). Dr. Donohue’s book is available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/cultural-meltdown/ and Dr. Miravalle’s at: https://www.or…

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Translating the post-exotic writer Antoine Volodine 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Antoine Volodine is the primary pseudonym of a French-Russian writer of many books. The meditative, postapocalyptic noir Mevlido’s Dreams, translated by Gina M. Stamm, is an urgent communiqué from a far-future reality of irreversible environmental damage and civilizational collapse that asks what it means to love and care for others at the end of t…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: What Brazil’s Disastrous Flooding Says about Climate Displacement Trends 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Floods and other fast-moving natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe because of climate change. When these disasters strike, they can displace huge numbers of people. This episode turns to Brazil, where historic flooding in 2024 forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Our guest is Valéria Emília de Aquino, a huma…

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Mapping Global Human Mobility in an Increasingly Complex World 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Human mobility has reached a new scale and complexity amid rapid transformations, ranging from changing climates and the COVID-19 pandemic to urbanization and demographic shifts. Following an unprecedented era of border closures during the pandemic, the past two years have seen a major rebound in human mobility, alongside new displacement crises, c…

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