Best Mtf Podcasts (2024)

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Hannah's Navy Birth Story: Dual Mil, MTF Birth, with Postpartum Sepsis Diagnosis and A Challenging Return to Work 1:02:32

15h ago1:02:32

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In today’s episode I’m speaking with Hannah, who is Active Duty in the Navy. Hannah shares her MTF birth story, and her experience being diagnosed with sepsis in the days following her birth, as the result of a UTI that turned into a kidney infection. She also talks about the experience of being one of the only new moms in her command in recent yea…

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Episode 104 (Comfort Not Included) 55:58

1h ago55:58

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So many good things with work, friends ,family, and my relationship. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Air Force Spouse Victoria: Transfer from Okinawa to San Diego at 34 Weeks, C-Section, and Return to Island 31:36

8d ago31:36

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In today’s episode, we’re hearing from Victoria, an Air Force spouse currently living in Okinawa Japan. Victoria learned at her 34 week appointment that she would have to leave the island to give birth, and was sent to San Diego to have her baby. She shares that birth story and talks about the logistics of being sent off island so late in her pregn…

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Pain and Validation with Whitney Lowe and Doug Nelson 41:05

15d ago41:05

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Learn more about the mechanisms of pain and the importance of pain validation in client care. Join us for Research Perch, as host MTF Vice President Lindsay Bodkin, BA, LMT, CPT, speaks with educators Whitney Lowe (Academy of Clinical Massage) and Douglas Nelson, LMT, BCTMB (Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars).…

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Episode 103 (Livin' Life To The Max) 44:28

12d ago44:28

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Another life update. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Air Force Spouse Nicole: Traumatic Birth in German Hospital, C17 Transport CONUS, and Infant Death from Multiple CCHDs 1:07:05

15d ago1:07:05

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Nicole, an Air Force spouse who shares one birth story, which took place at a German hospital on the economy. She had a traumatic birthing experience there, which was further magnified by the subsequent confirmation of several critical diagnoses for her son, Owen, suspected conditions which had only been uncove…

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LGBTQ+ Rights in the 2024 Election 17:35

17d ago17:35

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Do shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights reflect broader trends in the American political landscape? As the 2024 elections approach, the intricate dance between political agendas and voter inclinations, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, intensifies. As citizens, can we do anything to contribute to the greater good? Yes, we can start conversa…

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Episode 102 (Off The Rails With My Buddy Rich) Part 1 3:30:56

23d ago3:30:56

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Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Air Force JAG Sam: Three MTF birth stories, plus treating tongue/lip ties and breastfeeding advocacy 53:03

22d ago53:03

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In today’s episode, we hear from Sam, who’s an Active Duty JAG Attorney serving in the Air Force. Sam shares her three birth stories, which all took place at the same military treatment facility. We also talk about their experience working through Tricare to manage lip and tongue ties with their three kids, Sam’s advocacy work to support breastfeed…

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Coast Guard Spouse Nicole's Homebirth Story, and the Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy 46:16

30d ago46:16

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In today's episode, I'm speaking with Nicole, a Coast Guard spouse who is a chiropractor currently stationed and working in North Carolina. Nicole shares her home birth story, and then we talk about the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, and how her identity as a military spouse has evolved through her birthing experience and her profe…

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Episode 101 (Me And David- Games, Outer Space, And Plastics In The Water) 2:25:06

1M ago2:25:06

2:25:06

So much time has passed since my buddy Dave and I hung out. Life has just been flying by and ive been failing to stay in touch with people so much so that people were asking me "What's wrong?" or "are you ok?" so I gotta get my head back in the game with the friendships. Annnyways, In this episode we talk about games and what Dave likes to play. we…

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Shanon and Matthew's Homebirth Story: Retired dual-military with surprise EAS, and the "partner's purpose" 48:25

1M ago48:25

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by husband and wife team Shanon and Matthew Morris, both retired service members, Shanon from the Navy and Matthew from the Marine Corps. Shanon and Matthew share the story of their daughter’s birth, including some of the logistics around how they navigated their healthcare since Matthew’s service ended earlier than e…

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Jessica's Air Force Birth Story: Full-Term Stillbirth and Navigating the Military After Child Loss 40:20

1M ago40:20

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In todays episode, I’m joined by Jessica. Jessica experienced a full term still birth while serving on active duty with the Air Force, and she shares that story with us today. In addition to hearing about that pregnancy and the loss of her and her husband’s first daughter, we’ll also hear about Jessica’s subsequent pregnancies and how her care was …

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Jackie's Gender Affirming Therapist & Bridget's Secret Wish 23:50

1M ago23:50

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Can gender-affirming therapy change people's minds? Transgender kids and their parents often have very different expectations about what gender-affirming therapy will provide. For some parents, the hope is that when their child starts therapy, they’ll realize they aren’t really trans, but instead are gay, confused, or just in a phase. But studies h…

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Episode 100! 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

Just talking about what I've been up to the past several weeks. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Alexa's Navy Birth Story: OCONUS Pregnancy and Birth with Supportive Military Community 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Alexa who shares her experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while stationed overseas in Japan. Alexa served 7 years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and is now a Navy spouse. She talks about receiving support from a fertility clinic out in town and then experiencing a miscarriage at 12 weeks. She then sha…

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Episode 99 (Why People Don’t Like the left And The Queer Community) Part 1 Of ??? 1:25:37

2M ago1:25:37

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I definitely bit off more than I could chew with this topic...But! it needs to be said. The conversation must be had and I think it takes a weirdo like me to say it. We (The Left/Queer Folk) have lost our way and just become unstable with our way or life and the way we conduct ourselves. The left just keeps going left. We need to reel things in a t…

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Air Force Pilot Jess: pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding while on active duty, plus advocacy work 44:29

2M ago44:29

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In today’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Jess, who recently retired after 21 years in the Air Force. Jess shares a bit about the births of each of her three children, and then really dives into the realities of postpartum life as a service member and specifically as an aviator. She shares about being a dual-mil family, breastfeeding and pumping as…

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Master Sergent Steve Maxwell: A Birth Partner Story 38:30

2M ago38:30

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In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Master Sergeant Steve Maxwell, whose wife, Zarema, shared her birth stories in episode 4 of Season One. Steve sat down with me to offer his perspective on being a birth partner, and provided some great insight to what he experienced during the births of their three children, which took place at a civilian ho…

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Air Force Spouse Patience: Two Off-Base Births, Managing Deployments, PPA/PPD, and Postpartum Support International 55:34

2M ago55:34

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In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Air Force spouse Patience, who shares her two off-base birth stories. One birth took place at a duty station with lots of close friends and neighbors, and the other took place during COVID at a new duty station, and with an unexpected deployment three months postpartum, so she discusses how that impacted her…

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Episode 98 (David Lowe, Meditation, Buc-ees, And Sexuality) 3:45:25

2M ago3:45:25

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We talked so damn much about meditation, life, work, and transgender issues. We talked nonstop minus a couple of spots with us getting snacks, besides that, lol it was non stop. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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20+ U.S. States Ban Transgender Care 23:58

2M ago23:58

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In today's episode, we update you on the concerning trend of states banning trans-affirming care for transgender youth and enacting laws and policies that discriminate against them. As if it weren't an already daunting experience being trans in America, these actions represent a massive blow for trans rights and, unfortunately, force thousands of p…

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Marine Corps Spouse Anni: Naval Hospital VBAC Birth Story, featuring Chris Denzel 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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In the season two premier of the Military Birth Talk podcast, we're hearing all about our host Anni's recent birth! Anni's husband Chris joins as a cohost for this episode, where they share some background from her previous birth, which was a planned c-section for breech, and a bit about their next pregnancy which culminated in a 19-week loss due t…

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Episode 97 (Just A Life Update) 1:16:36

3M ago1:16:36

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It's been a damn good last few weeks. Things have been going great with work, family, friends was well my romantic life. Even my last electrolysis appointment was spectacular. My sleep has been fabulous with wild ass dreams and im super rested each and everyday. Also may I mention ive gained some weight back in the past few weeks. https://www.htgte…

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Season Two is Coming Soon! 3:23

3M ago3:23

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Season Two of the Military Birth Talk podcast is coming next week! This season, you'll hear from more service members, military spouses, and birth partners who share their stories of pregnancy, giving birth, and navigating the postpartum period all through the lens of the military experience. Follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you …

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Episode 96 (I Had An Awesome Date!) 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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What to Do When Your Kid Comes Out as Transgender 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Though right-wing talking heads try to manipulate suicide rate statistics, the data proves that the number one cause of self-harm and destructive behavior in the LGBTQ+ community is a lack of family acceptance. Kids who come out as transgender are not confused, are not in a phase, are not following a fad, and are not trying to rebel against their p…

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Episode 95 (I'm Talking To A Guy) 1:23:59

4M ago1:23:59

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Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Marine Corps Spouse Alexandra: MTF Birth Story, and the Power of Community in Birth 40:28

4M ago40:28

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The Season 1 finale is here! We'll be taking a brief break and will be back with new episodes on February 1. If you'd like to help us connect with sponsors for Season 2, please send us an email at podcast@mbrnpc.org. In today’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Alexandra, a Marine Corps spouse who shares one birth story. For the first half of her preg…

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Episode 94 My Mom Died 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

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Just like that things changed and life was never the same. I assumed that I always had more time. More time that allowed me to keep putting things off, more time to make things better, more time to say I love you. But that's what I got so wrong. Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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The Man Who Fell to TERF 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Ready to get the inside scoop on the recent Doctor Who special controversy? Stay tuned as we, your hosts Rachel and Phoebe, react to the backlash regarding the inclusion of a transgender character. We'll navigate the choppy waters of representation in media, and discuss whether there's ever a "right" way to include transgender characters. Prepare t…

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Bayilee's Navy Birth Story: OCONUS MTF care, plus divorce and single parenting while on Active Duty 50:39

4M ago50:39

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In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Bayilee, who is Active Duty in the Navy. Bayilee shares the pregnancy and birth story of her daughter, which was a military hospital birth overseas in Yokosuka. Bayilee also went through a divorce around the time of her pregnancy, so she talks about how this impacted her experience, and about navigating sing…

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Episode 93 (Laser Hair Removal Vs Electrolysis) 58:01

4M ago58:01

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Just talking more in-depth about laser hair removal vs electrolysis. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Air Force Combat Aviator Tiffany: MTF Breech C-Section and Homebirth Transfer, Plus Nursing/Pumping as an Aviator, and Career Sacrifices in a Dual-Mil Household 45:59

5M ago45:59

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In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Tiffany, a retired combat systems officer and flight instructor in the Air Force. Tiffany was Active Duty during her first pregnancy and birth (3:05), which ended up being a c-section for breech, with her care provided by the MTF. For her second (17:02), she had transitioned to the Air National Guard and pla…

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Transpiration Special: Robin Hague, Changing Orbits for Corsets 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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Have you ever wondered what it means to truly be yourself? Join us in a heart-to-heart conversation with Robin, a brave individual who shares her enlightening journey of self-discovery and transition. This captivating episode unfolds Robin's tale of unveiling her true identity during the pandemic; an extraordinary period that had us all locked away…

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Secret Lives and Tragic Consequences 25:04

5M ago25:04

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Content warning: In this episode, we discuss suicide, online harassment, and death threats. Today we share two unsettling stories with the common themes of living secret lives and doing things that others would be shocked to discover. You'll hear about the tragic story of Alabama Pastor and Mayor, Fred 'Bubba' Copeland, who, forced to live his life…

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Episode 92 (Can't Handle Life Right Now) 55:14

5M ago55:14

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The struggle is real. Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Provider Interview with Army Spouse Michelle: Lessons from a Military Doula and Student Midwife 40:14

5M ago40:14

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Today's episode is a provider interview with Michelle, an Army spouse, who is a doula working under Tricare’s Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration, and a student midwife. During our conversation she talks about becoming a doula while she and her family were stationed in Germany, and what the experience of supporting overseas families …

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Transpiration Special: The Many Facets of Rachel 32:23

5M ago32:23

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Ever wondered how it might feel when your identity is at odds with the world's perception of you? Rachel, a remarkable trans woman and mother of four, sheds light on this experience. In a talk given to a global audience at her workplace during Transgender Awareness Week, Rachel courageously shares her personal journey of self-discovery and resilien…

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Episode 91 (Hormone Increase, The New job And More) 1:08:54

5M ago1:08:54

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So much going on :) Me: Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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The Trans that Time Forgot 1:05:45

5M ago1:05:45

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Have you ever wondered about the rich tapestry of transgender history and the challenges we face today? Journey with us, Rachel and Phoebe, as we traverse through the annals of time, retelling the often overlooked stories of our trans ancestors like King Henry III of France and the group "Rebecca and her daughters". We celebrate the beauty in the d…

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Rebecca's Air Force Birth Stories: Two MTF Cesareans, and Prenatal Down Syndrome Diagnosis, EFMP, and Advocacy 59:13

5M ago59:13

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In today’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Rebecca who was Active Duty in the Air Force when she gave birth to her two sons. Her first was born at a military treatment facility via cesarean after 2 days of labor (3:16). During her second pregnancy (11:34) Rebecca and her husband learned that their child had Down Syndrome, and she discusses the exper…

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IJTMB Writing Mentorship [Research Perch] 21:33

5M ago21:33

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Listen in to Research Perch, as MTF President, Adrienne Asta, speaks with Dr. Amanda Baskwill, Executive Editor of International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, about the journal's writing mentorship program.

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Nicole's Active Duty Birth Story: OCONUS Delivery in Japan, Single Parenthood, and Postpartum Support through the Army 39:30

5M ago39:30

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In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Nicole, who was on Active Duty in the Army the she had her son. Nicole shares one birth story, which took place in the military hospital in Okinawa Japan. She also dives into her experience of being pregnant and giving birth as a single parent, and the resources she sought out and relied upon after birth to …

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Episode 90 (Finally Got My Lip Injections) 1:30:41

5M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

This episode has all kinds of crazy S*#t. Honestly I don't even know what to tell you. Me: Email: originalsyn1369@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/SynThetic1369 Support the showBy Syn Thetic

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Army Police Officer Featherstone: Hospital Birth and Home Birth Stories, Plus Single Parenting While on Active Duty and Perinatal Mental Health Support 49:42

6M ago49:42

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In today's episode, we'll be hearing from Featherone (they/them), a retired Military Police Officer, who will be sharing two birth stories. The first birth (3:55) took place in a hospital setting, and while it was an "easy pregnancy," the birth and postpartum experiences were much more difficult, due in part to the lack of support from their unit, …

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Nonbinary Identities, Top Surgery, Coaching, and Joy With Dr. Erin Baker 58:43

6M ago58:43

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"Joy is not just an emotion; it's a deep alignment with the self. And those of us who are in the LGBTQ+ community know better than most communities about what it really feels like to wake up with joy at your core because who you are is aligned." - Dr. Erin Baker. In today's episode, we are joined by the amazing Dr. Erin Baker, Executive Coach, Elit…

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Episode 89 (.With Michael David Owner of Koalaswim.comMOV 57:21

6M ago57:21

57:21

I had an awesome episode with Michael David owner of koala swim.com We talked about many things including, what his company brings to the table as far as unique clothing and toys, sexual exploration, what countries buy which items and much more. I sincerely hope I get a chance to have another sit-down with him. He was super pleasant and very openmi…

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Navy L&D Nurse Melissa: Previable PPROM, Micropremie Delivery via Classical C-Section, and long NICU stay 50:39

6M ago50:39

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In today’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Melissa, a Labor and Delivery nurse who is Active Duty with the navy. As she and her husband were preparing for an overseas PCS, Melissa’s water broke at only 19 weeks pregnant, leading to a 6-week hospital stay, and many heart wrenching conversations about viability and the chances that they would be able …

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Tiffany's Army Birth Stories: Hospital epidural birth and home water birth, plus vaginismus diagnosis, navigating Tricare, and the importance of rest 49:58

6M ago49:58

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In today's episode we'll be hearing from Army reservist Tiffany. Tiffany begins (2:56) by discussing her experience with (and subsequent diagnosis of) vaginismus, a painful condition that impacted the way she and her husband tried to conceive. She talks about the traumatic experiences she had during the course of her diagnosis and how that led to h…

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