Best David Arrell Podcasts (2024)

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David Arrell's Blueprint for First-Time Dads: Embrace the Journey of Fatherhood 45:17

22m ago45:17

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David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find Da…

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Shining a Light on Child Sexual Abuse: Strategies for Prevention and Healing with Dr. Wanda Polzin of Little Warriors 59:01

6h ago59:01

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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman, Clinical Director of the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, brings over 25 years of counseling and clinical experience working with children, youth, and families across diverse areas, including health, mental health, addictions, child…

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Eating and Drinking In Labor - It’s fine! 15:32

24h ago15:32

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Medical recommendations surrounding eating and drinking in labor are evolving, but not quite where they should be. In this episode learn the rationale for restricting eating and drinking in labor, why it's outdated, what our current guidelines are, and my evidence based recommendations for eating and drinking in labor. Join my next FREE LIVE birth …

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Stop Calling It a Due Date! Start Calling It a Guess Date! 28:42

3d ago28:42

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Your due date is just an estimate! Many factors affect when your baby will arrive, including genetics. Most first-time moms give birth between 40-42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for a longer pregnancy to avoid pressure for induction at 40 weeks. You can make an informed decision for your baby! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Ep 272: Nicole’s Birth Story - An Empowering VBAC Followed By a Five-Week NICU Stay 49:20

3d ago49:20

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Nicole (yes, another Nicole!) is here to share her empowering story of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) followed by a challenging postpartum. Because she was intentional about her care team, she set herself up for success in the ways that she was able to control. However, nobody could control the liver issues her daughter would expe…

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Broken Guardians & Collateral Damage: How Family Court and CPS Fueled Child Alienation with Maryann Petri 59:41

7d ago59:41

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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments In this powerful episode we sit down with Maryann Petri, an advocate for parents targeted by a deeply flawed family court system. After nearly a decade of co-parenting, her life was upended when her ex-husband remarried someone with deep connections within…

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Listener Q&A - how many contractions are too many and what is terbutaline?? 15:59

8d ago15:59

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In this short episode I'm answering this listener question from Cat! "Hi Dr. Nicole! Long time listener & love your podcast!!. Question for you - a friend of mine recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl but unfortunately her birth didn't go as planned. She got to the hospital at 7.5cm, got an epidural, and then they told her she was "having to…

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Unmedicated Birth Center Birth Story: The Power of Support and Affirmations with Maren Rider 42:11

10d ago42:11

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Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Ep 271: The Pain of a C-Section Without Anesthesia with Author Rachel Somerstein 55:21

10d ago55:21

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In this episode I’m chatting with Rachel Somerstein about her traumatic experience having a C-section without adequate anesthesia. Already a professional journalist, this experience led Rachel to write her first book, Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section. In Invisible Labor Rachel weaves her personal narrative and investigative…

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199 Why the buzz around Magnesium? Understanding magnesium with Magnesium Lotion Shop Owners Mike and Tiffany 30:37

15d ago30:37

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Today's episode is all about understanding magnesium, where it comes from, why we need it, what the dosing is, and how critical this mineral is for pregnancy. Magnesium Lotion Shop started with Tiffany having restless legs during pregnancy and postpartum, not knowing until much later it was because of a magnesium deficiency. Tiffany created a DIY v…

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Listener Q&A - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and pregnancy 11:55

15d ago11:55

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Lauren DMed me on Instagram and asked me to talk about CMV and pregnancy so here it is! In this short episode you'll learn What is CMV How it’s transmitted How it can impact pregnancy How it’s diagnosed How it can be prevented or treated If you have a question you want me to answer in an upcoming episode, shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins…

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The Realities of Modern Obstetrics: Dr. Stu’s Unfiltered Take 1:33:44

17d ago1:33:44

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With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…

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Ep 270: Ginny’s Birth Story - A Joyous Labor Induction 42:12

17d ago42:12

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Ginny had an elective labor induction that went so smoothly she calls it a “dream.” But that doesn’t mean that everything about her pregnancy experience was easy. Multiple people in her personal life experienced birth-related complications while Ginny was pregnant including stillbirth. This caused Ginny a lot of anxiety. Also, she struggled with de…

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What you need to know about epidurals for pain relief in labor 18:33

26d ago18:33

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Epidurals provide excellent pain relief during labor but there are risks and side effects. Learn how epidurals work and things you need to know before you get one. And no need to take notes, you can grab my comprehensive guide to managing pain in labor here! Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/po…

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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth? 35:46

24d ago35:46

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If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Ep 269: Vaccines & Pregnancy: Which ones, how they work, and why they’re important 38:14

26d ago38:14

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In today's episode, you’re going to learn about vaccines and pregnancy. Vaccines -also called immunizations- are important in order to help prevent moms and babies from getting certain potentially serious infections. I know there’s a lot of concern about vaccines. But let me assure you, although vaccines are not risk free, they are very safe. There…

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198 How Dad's Can Help You and Be The Best Father and Partner / Dad coaching/ Welcome to Fatherhood with David Arrell (New 2024) 45:31

29d ago45:31

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Did you listen to the previous episode 197? Start there. I interviewed David Arrell, the author of Welcome to Fatherhood, in 2021. This is a part 2 follow up in 2024 to that initial discussion. This episode is about hoow men can achive their highlest level of healthy mascunlinity and embrace fatherhood and partnership successfully. Please share thi…

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Using Nitrous Oxide and IV Medication For Labor Pain 15:15

1M ago15:15

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In this short episode you'll learn about medications to manage pain in labor that are not an epidural, specifically opioid medications and nitrous oxide. You'll learn how they work, the side effects, risks, pros and cons of each. Grab the free guide to managing pain in labor - drnicolerankins.com/pain Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my co…

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197 Welcome to Fatherhood with David Arrell (Replay 2021) 1:22:17

29d ago1:22:17

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David Arrell, the author of Welcome to Fatherhood, chats with Heidi about this powerful book to help male partners with new fatherhood transitions. Please share this episode with a father or soon to be father in your life. XOXO Heidi PS. David mentions his favorite baby products in this episode which is include the Babytone Sensor and the Frida nos…

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Ep 268: From the “Dude Zone” to the “Dad Zone” with Dr. David Arrell 51:18

1M ago51:18

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David Arrell is a coach, consultant, and returning guest! About three years ago David joined us for a conversation about the WTF moments of fatherhood. Since then, his empire of dad advice has grown and he’s back with more helpful tips. Welcome to Fatherhood (or WTF as it’s appropriately called at times) is his fatherhood brand. What began with a b…

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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…

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How To Manage Labor Pain Without Medication 17:01

1M ago17:01

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In this short episode you'll learn why it's really important to think about labor pain differently, tips to approach a medication free birth, and techniques to manage pain. Grab my free labor pain management guide here! Join The Birth Preparation Course here (use code DRNICOLE for an additional 10% off!). Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use m…

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Protecting Your Child's Health: Food, Sleep, and Wellness with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh 50:06

1M ago50:06

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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Dr. Joel Warsh, an integrative pediatrician, discusses his approach to parenting and the importance of balancing Western medicine with alternative practices. He emphasizes the need for parents to trust their instincts and make decisions that are best for t…

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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney 39:24

1M ago39:24

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We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…

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Ep 267: Katie’s Birth Story - An “Amazing!” Birth Center Birth 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

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Katie calls her second birth an amazing experience - night and day from her first. The standard hospital birth she had for her first baby was fine, but this time she wanted a more holistic prenatal experience. This led her to a private birth center with a group of amazing midwives. I don't usually share birth center birth stories because I’m not fa…

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Listener Q&A - Something was up with my placenta 11:44

2M ago11:44

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In this shorty episode I answer this question from Keri. "Hi Dr. Nicole! I love the podcast and have a question for the Q&A. I have a 2 year old daughter. Easy pregnancy and delivery at 40w6d and healthy baby! At the hospital, it is routine to send the placenta to pathology. The report stated that I had “patchy chorangiosis” with a note that it is …

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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth 36:33

1M ago36:33

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If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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[HOT TOPIC] Newborn Male Circumcision - Yes or No? 32:42

2M ago32:42

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This episode is one I originally did back in 2020. Since it comes up from time to time and can be a contentious topic, I decided to rebroadcast it today. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what circumcision is, its benefits and risks, and why some families choose to have this elective procedure. There are also some ethical questions you may wan…

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Nurturing and Sustaining Fulfillment: Reflecting on Career, Family, and Self with Cynthia Mazereeuw 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Designing a Joyful Life: Insights from Cynthia Mazareeuw Cynthia Mazareeuw, a life coach dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves and design their dream lives, shares transformative wisdom on finding joy and fulfillment. Her journey through chronic…

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7 Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You 35:58

2M ago35:58

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When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Ep 266: A Balanced Approach to Healthcare with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh 56:14

2M ago56:14

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If you like the way I approach pregnancy and birth then you’re going to love this conversation with pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh. He has a really balanced, common-sense approach to pediatrics that blends modern medicine with non-Western elements. In addition to pregnancy and parenting advice, he recommends small changes you can make today that will …

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Birth Story: Working through Tough Decisions and All the Outcomes with Confidence with Whitni Synakiewicz 47:33

2M ago47:33

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In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…

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Ep 265: Lillie’s Birth Story - A True Emergency Cesarean 1:10:40

2M ago1:10:40

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In this birth story episode, you’re going to hear what a true emergency cesarean is like. Lillie was induced due to gestational diabetes and preeclampsia at 37 weeks. After 36 hours in labor, just as she was transitioning to push, her baby went into distress and she was rushed to the operating room for an emergency cesarean birth. Now Lillie felt l…

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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and What Are the Risks with Rixa Freeze, PhD 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…

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[JULY SPOTLIGHT] What Happens When You Have Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy? 43:48

2M ago43:48

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July is Fibroid Awareness Month, so today I’m re-airing an episode on what happens when you have fibroids during pregnancy. I’ve actually gotten quite a few questions about this, more than I expected, and the questions indicate that there’s a lot of uncertainty and misunderstandings about this topic. In this rebroadcast episode, you’ll learn what f…

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What to Expect When You're Having Twins with Natalie Diaz of Twiniversity 56:16

2M ago56:16

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It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…

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Ep 264: Postpartum Rage with Dr. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy 44:42

3M ago44:42

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Dr. Ream describes first-time parenthood as an experience that rocked her world. When she found herself crying and screaming because her baby wouldn’t fall asleep, she knew she needed to seek help. Of course, she had heard of postpartum anxiety and depression but postpartum rage was something she hadn’t been prepared for. When she went looking for …

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Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations 31:37

3M ago31:37

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Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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Ep 263: Erica’s Birth Story - Loving Every Moment of Birth 43:22

3M ago43:22

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Erica experienced two miscarriages prior to the birth story we're going to hear today. After over a year and a half of heartbreaking loss, this pregnancy was completely normal - no nausea, no sickness, no pain. Now at 38 weeks, some symptoms developed that caused her doctor to recommend induction. Erica wanted an unmedicated birth and you’re going …

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Top 10 Pregnancy Complaints and Practical Remedies to Cope with the Not So Fun Side of Pregnancy 41:30

3M ago41:30

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While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…

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[A Dr. Nicole Favorite] What Is a Physiologic Birth and How Do You Have One in the Hospital? 53:57

3M ago53:57

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Real talk: things have been a little crazy for me these past couple weeks and I didn’t have an opportunity to record a new episode. So, I decided to pick one of my favorites to replay: physiologic birth. The reason I chose this is because it’s a term that gets mentioned a lot on social media but doesn’t get defined. It’s also a term that -quite hon…

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Make Calm, Confident, and Competent Decisions about Your Child’s Health with Dr. Elana Roumell of Doctor Mom 50:14

3M ago50:14

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Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…

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Ep 262: Birth Trauma With Licensed Clinical Social Work and Birth Trauma Survivor Kayleigh Summers 54:39

3M ago54:39

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It’s a miracle that today’s guest, Kayleigh Summers, is even alive. She is an amniotic fluid embolism survivor and went into cardiac arrest twice during labor. When you hear her story, you’re going to be blown away. This lived-experience led her to center her career around perinatal trauma. As a licensed clinical social worker, she is supporting fa…

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196 Let's Write Your Birth Story with writing coach Ashley Schein 47:23

3M ago47:23

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Ashley Schein is a mother, a writer, and a writing workshop facilitator. She leads workshops, both in person and over zoom. In this episode she talks about the benefits of writing and sharing your birth story in a safe space, and gives some guidance on how to get started so that your story can unfold naturally and beautifully on the page. Ashley al…

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Understanding Your Baby: Essential Parenting Pearls with Sharon Mazel 56:19

3M ago56:19

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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sharon Mazel, an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert with over 25 years of experience. As the author of Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year and former contributor to the What to E…

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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon 49:01

3M ago49:01

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We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpa…

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Ep 261: Nicole’s Birth Story - The Line Between Pain and Suffering 57:35

4M ago57:35

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Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated. In this Episode, You’…

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How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin 59:30

4M ago59:30

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This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear! Where to find Brett: Website Instagram Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and…

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Ep 260: Pregnancy & GBS (Group B Strep) - Updated! 36:35

4M ago36:35

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Group B strep, or GBS, is a relatively common bacterial infection found in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Most people can be carriers and not have any symptoms. However, GBS can present problems for newborns and during pregnancy. I’m doing this episode because some changes have been made since I first covered this topic back in 2019…

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Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates 36:42

4M ago36:42

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After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential …

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