Best Chauntelle A Podcasts (2024)

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Expanding Maternal Mental Health Care with Mamaya Health 33:25

20d ago33:25

33:25

Host Kelli Sheppard talks with Amy Green, a pioneering clinical social worker and entrepreneur specializing in maternal mental health. Amy, the founder and CEO of the Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center (NCCC) and Mamaya Health, shares her journey and professional insights into creating accessible mental health care for women. She discusses t…

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Empowering Maternal Health Innovators: Insights from The Practical Playbook III Editors 43:11

3M ago43:11

43:11

In this episode, hosted by Dorothy Cilenti, Professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Dorothy is talking with Lindsey Yates and Natalie Hernandez, editors of the third edition of The Practical Playbook. This collaborative guide addresses maternal health disparities, focusing on BIPOC communities in the United States. Learn how t…

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Black Mamas Matter: Advancing Black Maternal Health 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

In this episode, host Andrea Serano, Interim Director at Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), is talking with Milan Spencer, Associate Director of Workforce Development and Partnerships at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). BMMA serves as the national voice and coordinating entity for stakeholders advocating for Black maternal health rights…

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Disability Advocacy and Inclusivity in Maternal Health 46:44

7M ago46:44

46:44

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Verbiest dives into a crucial conversation about disability and maternal health with Mallory Cyr, Program Manager of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at the Association for Maternal and Child Health Programs. Join as they explore the broad spectrum of disability, discussing chronic illness, physical and s…

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Maternal Revolution: Chauntel Norris on Transforming Incarcerated Births 35:14

7M ago35:14

35:14

Join us in this empowering episode as Erin McClain, Assistant Director and Research Associate at the UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health, delves into a crucial conversation with Chauntel Norris, Co-director of the Alabama Prison Birth Project and Co-founder of Baobab Birth Collective. Discover the groundbreaking work of the Alabama Pri…

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The Motherhood Career Tax and the Path to Change 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

In this episode, host Dr. Alison Steube discusses the Motherhood Career Tax with Tina Sherman, Senior Campaign Director at MomsRising. Tina, a seasoned advocate, legislative aide, and certified birth doula, shares her wealth of experience in supporting and empowering mothers and families. Discover the multifaceted challenges faced by mothers, from …

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PM3: A Digital Ally for Maternal Health Empowerment 23:40

8M ago23:40

23:40

In this episode, join Kelli Sheppard, Communications Director at the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, as she explores the groundbreaking PM3 app. Developed in collaboration with Black women, PM3 aims to transform postpartum care and maternal health outcomes through mobile technology. Dr. Rasheeta Chandler and Sherilyn Francis share t…

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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and Its Impact on Maternal Health in Diverse Communities 46:49

8M ago46:49

46:49

In this episode, we delve into a crucial discussion with Larissa Mervin, Managing Attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina's Charlotte office. Larissa shares her extensive experience in dealing with intimate partner violence (IPV) and its effects on maternal health. We explore the nuanced aspects of IPV, its definition, and the various forms it can …

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Revolutionizing Maternal Mental Health with Canopie 21:47

8M ago21:47

21:47

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of maternal mental health and how technology is transforming perinatal care. We explore how Canopie, a digital company, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a universal, low-cost solution for expectant and new parents. Anne Wanlund, the Co-Founder and CEO of Canopie, shares her inspiring…

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How the "I Gave Birth Bracelet" Initiative is Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity 34:03

9M ago34:03

34:03

In this episode, hosted by Vicki Curtis, Director of Women's Services at the University of South Alabama Children and Women's Hospital, we dive into the groundbreaking "I Gave Birth Bracelet Initiative" with Jessica Noble from East Carolina University Health. Discover how these bracelets are revolutionizing maternal health outcomes, ensuring effect…

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Closing the Maternal Health Disparity Gap with Mae 29:41

9M ago29:41

29:41

In this episode of the Maternal Health Innovation Podcast, host Kelli Sheppard is joined by Maya Hardigan, the founder of Mae, an innovative app designed to support black women during their pregnancy journey. Mae is on a mission to reduce maternal health disparities, particularly among Black women in the United States. They discuss the challenges f…

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Breaking Barriers in Maternal Health: BELIEVE Project's Vision for Change 46:07

9M ago46:07

46:07

In this episode of the Maternal Health Innovation Podcast, hosts Alison Stuebe and Kimberly D. Harper are exploring the groundbreaking work of the BELIEVE Project. Joined by Kimberly C. Harper and Janiya Williams, they delve into how the project is revolutionizing maternal care in the United States. Discover how the BELIEVE Project's innovative esc…

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How Irth Empowers Black Birthing People 29:31

9M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode, we take a look at the Irth app, a platform designed to empower Black and Brown women during their maternity journey. Host Venus Standard, Assistant Professor at UNC School of Medicine and certified nurse midwife, is joined by Kimberly Seals Allers, the creator of Irth, and Sheridan Blackwell, Head of Systems Change and Partnership …

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Lived Experiences, Collective Action: Voices from the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) 42:57

10M ago42:57

42:57

Welcome to Season 3 of the Maternal Health Innovation Podcast! In this first episode of Season 3, Rakiah Anderson, Evaluation Manager at MHLIC, dives into the world of the Center's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG). In this episode, you are introduced to remarkable voices from LEAG members Eboni Williams, Amber Pendergraph-Leak, Courtnie Carte…

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Coming Soon: Maternal Health Innovation Season 3! 1:40

12M ago1:40

1:40

Get ready for season 3 of Maternal Health Innovation! Be sure to follow this show to learn how to accelerate the implementation of evidence-informed interventions to eliminate inequities and improve maternal health and explore the creative and strategic work that is underway across the country to support moms, birthing people and the communities th…

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From Research to Action: Merck for Mothers' Evidence-based Approach to Maternal Health 42:33

1y ago42:33

42:33

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Kristin Tully interviews Jacque Caglia, the Director of Learning Communications and US programs at Merck for Mothers. The episode focuses on Merck for Mothers' commitment to eliminating maternal mortality globally and their approach to improving maternal health outcomes through grant-making and strategic collabora…

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The Maternal Monologues: Community support and action through storytelling, with AIM CCI's Dr. Valerie Newsome Garcia 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

AIM CCI is encouraging communities to come together using their Maternal Monologues Toolkit, whereby birthing people and their support systems can share their experiences related to the maternal health journey, illuminate what the national maternal health crisis looks like in their own community, and strategize about what they can do to address it.…

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Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project: Inspiring a bright future for Black mothers, with Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

39:39

In 2017, Dr. Shalon Irving passed away after complications from giving birth to her daughter. A passionate trailblazer for community health, her legacy inspired the Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, which works to address inequities and disparities for the Black women and women of color in maternal health. In this episode, learn more about Dr. …

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Colorado Birth Equity Bill Package and The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

In this special episode, Maternal Health Innovation is teaming up with AMCHP's MCH Bridges podcast to bring you this episode on maternal health policy successes, challenges and opportunities while discussing Colorado's recent passing of the Birth Equity Bill Package. A series of three bills designed to increase access to decrease inequities in and …

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Structuring Maternal Care to Support Spanish-speaking Communities 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

51:16

Language matters. Body language matters. Accessibility matters. Inclusivity and equity should be at the heart of all maternal healthcare touchpoints. In this episode, Fernanda Ochoa Toro, research coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill and a patient navigator for Spanish speaking patients at UNC Health sits down with Dr. Kristin Tully, research assistant p…

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Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services: A conversation with Averjill Rookwood and Amy Chen 43:03

1+ y ago43:03

43:03

While several states are in the process of implementing Medicaid coverage for doula services, only a handful of states are actively providing that coverage. In this episode, host Deitre Epps, founder and CEO of Race for Equity, is joined by Averjill Rookwood, founder of The Corporate Doula, and Amy Chen, senior attorney at the National Health Law P…

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Examining maternal health in Indigenous communities, with Amy Stiffarm and Dr. Donald Warne 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

Indigenous communities have unique respect and traditions for bringing life into the world, but Indigenous women are three to four times more likely to die of complications related to pregnancy or childbirth than white women. A trained physician and member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Dr. Donald Warne is working to addr…

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Doulas' need for support in clinical settings, with MOMCares' Ana Rodney 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

After a difficult pregnancy and postpartum journey of her own, Ana Rodney founded MOMCares, a postpartum doula program designed to help support Black mothers in the NICU that are under-supported and facing financial stress. Ana is also chair of Baltimore's Maternal Mortality Review Board and a member of the Infant Mortality Review Board, and she's …

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Avoiding burnout and rediscovering your love for your work, with Dr. Kira Schabram 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

Dr. Kira Schabram studies burnout as it relates to employees who view their work as a calling, as many healthcare workers do. So, how can you remind yourself that you're in the right place when you feel drained? In this episode, learn the signs of burnout to look out for and how to bounce-back from feelings of tiredness and cynicism in your work. L…

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Strengthening public health’s capacity to improve maternal health, with ASTHO’s Ellen Pliska and Britta Cedergren 40:36

2y ago40:36

40:36

From the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Ellen Pliska and Britta Cedergren know that preventing maternal mortality and morbidity is crucial to promoting health across lifespan. Hosted by UNC Gillings School of Public Health’s Dr. Sarah Verbiest, this episode discusses the ways in which public health is succeeding, lacking and…

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Maternal Health Innovation is back with season two! 1:21

2y ago1:21

1:21

Season two episodes of Maternal Health Innovation episodes will be released weekly. This season, we're including topics about provider burnout, public health, and sharing experiences and creating policies that are helping propel maternal health toward a better future in the U.S. Episode one is out now, so be sure to tune in! Learn more about us, ex…

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Maternal health and sexuality, with Dr. Tanya Bass 31:39

2y ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, Erin McClain, assistant director at the UNC Collaborative of Infant and Maternal Health, is diving deep into the disparities Black birthing people face in care and education. Joined by Dr. Tanya Bass, an award-winning educator on sexual health and health inequities, the two discuss the challenges and—most importantly—what we can do…

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9. Facing maternal mortality rates, mental health in pregnancy, and more 34:15

2+ y ago34:15

34:15

RMOMS is a federally funded grant program that seeks to improve maternal health in rural communities. The Texas and Missouri RMOMS representatives with us today that you'll hear from our awardees of the initial pilot between the federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Today, we discuss innovative solutions th…

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8. What tribal nations' ancestral knowledge teaches us about maternal health 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

37:41

For true innovation in maternal health to occur, we need to take a look at what works (and what needs improving) with maternal health in various cultures. On this episode, we discuss learning from tribal and indigenous cultures, and the programs and trainings involved. Today's guests are Heidi Christensen and Lynn Lane, Maternal Health Innovation P…

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7. Is Midwifery a Right or a Privilege? 46:36

2+ y ago46:36

46:36

Vanessa Caldari founded Mujeres Ayudando Madres because she I realized that midwifery care, especially in Puerto Rico, was really for people with access to the finances and the education to have that care. She didn't want midwifery care to be a privilege, so she did something about it. Vanessa Caldari is the founder of Mujeres Ayudando Madres, a no…

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6. How a hotline is transforming breastfeeding culture and access to care in Appalachia 35:21

2+ y ago35:21

35:21

In the Appalachian region, poverty is a huge concern. Too often, pregnant women miss appointments because they don't have the money for gas. Or they'll have a baby on Thursday and return to work on Monday because they need the paycheck. And breastfeeding can be seen as for "hillbillies" or "rednecks." For our guests today, they saw the problem and …

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5. The Stress of Being Black and Pregnant, with Karen Sheffield-Abdullah 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

43:43

Black women have twice the rate of preterm birth compared to white women, and that has persisted despite decades of research, despite differences in socioeconomic status, maternal education, access to prenatal care. When you pair or look at a Black woman and a white woman who are pregnant, the Black woman will have their baby early at twice the rat…

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4. The fight for lactation rights, with Stevie Merino and To-wen Tseng 44:41

2+ y ago44:41

44:41

Eight years ago, when To-wen Tseng returned to work after giving birth to her first child, her right to pump at work was denied and the company refused to provide either a space or a break time to pump (lawsuit). Stevie Merino (Birthworkers of Color Collective) is a doula and lactation professional whose graduate school research focuses on Pacific …

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3. Advocating for Moms Who Don't Have Resources, with Shaunette Howard 48:04

2+ y ago48:04

48:04

The sad reality is that people in rural communities don't have as many resources to healthcare, and that includes adequate prenatal and maternity care. For Shaunette Howard, her biggest role is advocating for birthing people and their families so that they can get as many of the necessary resources as possible. Today's episode is hosted by Dr. Kris…

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2. Spotlighting Inequities and Disparities in Maternal Health, with Dr. Rachel Caskey 27:05

2+ y ago27:05

27:05

According to today's guest, Dr. Rachel Caskey, "stark disparities exist whereby Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related condition compared to white women. In addition, it is estimated that the majority of deaths are actually preventable." Today, we talk about what can be done to fix these inequities and dispar…

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1. Doulas are Magic, with LaToshia Rouse (Birth Sisters Doula Services) 48:37

3y ago48:37

48:37

For Birth Sisters Doula Services' LaToshia Rouse, becoming a doula changed her entire life because she gets to give people exactly what she wishes she had while delivering her 4 children (including triplets). According to LaToshia, "the reward is instant. It's addictive and you get to do it again and again, and you keep hearing the stories." But un…

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Introducing Maternal Health Innovation 1:20

3y ago1:20

1:20

Join us as we speak with experts about ways we can better serve women and birthing people and advance maternal health equity. From what is going well to what needs to be done to improve our health outcomes, we will share innovative work, new strategies, and impactful stories from people who are changing birthing care for families in our country. Le…

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Lift with Your Legs 2:30

6+ y ago2:30

2:30

Blessings and burdens come hand in hand. At times life can feel really heavy. The key is to remember that it’s not about the weight of the load, it’s truly about how you carry it.

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Episode 6: Russell Brand Hates Porn 18:31

9y ago18:31

18:31

So, we had some conflicts the night we were supposed to record, so we played hooky, knowing we had a 20 minute long segment we cut out of Episode 4 ready to roll if we needed to take a week off. So, we’re pulling the rip cord kind of early, but here’s Dr. Chauntelle, Houston Don and Jeff talking about Russell Brand’s recent about-face on porn. Whet…

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Episode 5: The XRCO Awards 1:32:09

9+ y ago1:32:09

1:32:09

In this episode, we talk about the XRCO awards since Dr. Chauntelle, Roger Pipe and Houston Don / Don Houston are all voting members. (Jeff is merely a sponsor, like a modern day Medici.) Due to the holiday and other commitments, I haven’t been able to write the full show notes out; but I thought it was more important to get the episode posted, esp…

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Episode 4: Marriage 2.0 and Adult Storytelling, Porn as Sex Ed 42:50

9+ y ago42:50

42:50

Episode Four adds Don Houston / Houston Don of XCritic.com to the Vanzetti / Chauntelle mix. We really only covered two topics this time, tho we went off on many tangents. Ruminations on Marriage 2.0 (1:00) Why aren’t all movies hardcore? How does hardcore sex in a movie enhance or detract from storytelling? (15:11) Anal Gaping is a little icky? (2…

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Episode 3: Home Street Home, Kendra, Fleshlights and Paying For Your Porn 50:08

9+ y ago50:08

50:08

Dr. Chauntelle and Jeff are alone this episode as Roger is off in San Francisco publicizing Home Street Home. A bit of background on Home Street Home (closes March 7!); Dr. Chauntelle’s Uproxxx article on it (the commenter says its psychobilly, not punk (1:15) We’re on iTunes! Kendra Sutherland get some molds of her naughty bits made at Pipedream P…

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Episode Two: Emma Marx, Showtime’s Best Porn and Veronica Vain 55:00

9+ y ago55:00

55:00

The best laid plans of mice and men…. Our goal for the show, right now anyway, is to release a new episode every other Friday. We didn’t quite get it together last week, so we did get Jeff, Rog and Dr. Chauntelle together on Skype this week to talk about a few things. (Hopefully, the next installment will include our fourth host, Don Houston!) Unti…

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Our First Episode! 1:00:36

9+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

So Dr. Chauntelle, Roger Pipe and Jeff Vanzetti sat in Jeff’s hotel room on Thursday morning before #AEE2015 started and talked about the show, the awards and a bunch of stuff inbetween. Topics covered: IAFD (0:00) AEE Show Trade Hours changing from 11-6 to 2-10 (6:15) The transition of AEE from trade show to fan show to something like a -con (8:30…

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10 Tips to What to Wear on a First Date - Fashion Advice - Ask Chauntel 6:07

11y ago6:07

6:07

Chauntel shares tips on what you should think about when selecting your outfit for a first date. What should you wear for what occasion. What should you consider? Watch! www.askchauntel.com www.tacalista.com www.forever21.com askchauntel@gmail.com

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How to Keep Your Summer Fling Going - Dating Advice - Ask Chauntel 3:19

11y ago3:19

3:19

Chauntel explains what it takes to keep your relationship moving from fling to long lasting. www.askchauntel.com @askchauntel askchauntel@gmail.com

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Teen Suicide Prevention - Dating Advice - Ask Chauntel 8:59

11y ago8:59

8:59

Chauntel addresses how to prevent relationships that drive you to want to commit suicide. She answers the question of a 15 year old girl who is considering killing herself and what she needs to do to fix it! askchauntel@gmail.com www.askchauntel.com Suicide Prevention Australia: http://suicidepreventionaust.org/ Kid's Helpline: http://www.kidshelp.…

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Should I Have Sex Before Marriage? - Relationship Advice - Ask Chauntel 8:25

11y ago8:25

8:25

Chauntel explains if it is important to wait to have sex until you get married. What if it's not a good idea? watch! askchauntel@gmail.com

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How to Get Him to say Yes to the Sadie Hawkins Dance - Dating Advice - Ask Chauntel 3:59

11y ago3:59

3:59

Chauntel explains how to get him/her to say YES when you ask them out to the dance! askchauntel@gmail.com

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Re to BubzBeauty: How to Get a Guy to Like You 7:35

11y ago7:35

7:35

Is there a guy that you are into, and you want to get his attention? Are you wondering what to do to get him to like you? Chauntel responds to Bubzbeauty's video on How to Get a Guy to Like You! Watch! www.askchauntel.com askchauntel@gmail.com Re: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SwGfzg5nGY

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