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Kellie Rasberry of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show teams with her husband, Allen Evans, to talk about relationships, blended family life, love and more!
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Gary Delaney CEO Loc8 Code MSc (NT), FRIN, FSCSI, FRICS, Lt NS (Ret'd) Chartered Surveyor & GeoSpatial Forensic Investigator/Expert Witness. Developer and driver behind the Loc8 Code system which is for Public & Workplace Safety & Safety Management across Ireland (North & South) Loc8 Code became a National standard when it was formally adopted by the National Ambulance Service in Jan 2018 and integrated into its call taking and dispatch systems. Loc8 Code is YOUR CODE - ANYWHERE
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A Sandwich and Some DON'T TALK TO THE DRIVER!!!
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Allen is once again off on an adventure, leaving Kellie keeping things running at home base. After a mysterious trip to Canada and weeks and weeks of secrecy, Allen is finally ready to reveal that he is the new face and brand ambassador for Can-Am Canyon! Follow along on Instagram @canamonroad! Play the Price is Right and guess how much Allen spent…
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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth?
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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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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska
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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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Kellie is keeping it locked down at home while Allen makes his annual pilgrimage to the Motorcycle Mecca known as Sturgis. Allen uses the trip as a fundraiser for Operation Once in a Lifetime, which grants wishes and provides services and support to active and retired members of the military and their families. You can find a link to Allen’s fundra…
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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney
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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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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth
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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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Three weeks shy of starting her senior year of high school, Emma Kelly’s sole focus was snagging a senior parking spot in Lot A. NOTHING else would do. If EK couldn’t park in Lot A, her senior year would be ruined and somehow, it would all be Kellie’s fault. Find out if the mission was successful. After working with hundreds of couples in crisis, a…
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7 Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You
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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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Birth Story: Working through Tough Decisions and All the Outcomes with Confidence with Whitni Synakiewicz
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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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Kellie and Allen celebrated their 7th anniversary in separate states. Kellie went back home to visit family in SC while Allen stayed behind to take care of Honey Do’s. Kellie and her 17-year-old daughter Emma Kelly took their first mother daughter road trip — EK’s first time driving on an interstate! After a trip filled with family, crab legs, and …
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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and What Are the Risks with Rixa Freeze, PhD
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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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What to Expect When You're Having Twins with Natalie Diaz of Twiniversity
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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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A Sandwich and Some Bon Soir, Mon Cherie!
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Allen returned from his top secret mission in Quebec. But don’t ask him about it! He signed an NDA. But hang on till August and he’ll tell us all about it. But after bonding with all the French Canadians, Allen has decided to learn French, which is Kellie’s favorite language on the planet. But can the two of them actually learn it TOGETHER??? In li…
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Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations
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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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Top 10 Pregnancy Complaints and Practical Remedies to Cope with the Not So Fun Side of Pregnancy
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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 Sandwich and Some Father's Day Surprise
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At the beginning of 2024, Allen made a commitment not to buy a single article of clothing. He made it six months. He has -- what he believes is -- a valid excuse. But for those who want to attempt their own no-buy year/month/week, Kellie has some helpful tips. With Father's Day this Sunday, Kellie shares the early Father's Day surprise that brought…
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Make Calm, Confident, and Competent Decisions about Your Child’s Health with Dr. Elana Roumell of Doctor Mom
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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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A Sandwich and Some Jason Freakin' Momoa!
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Kellie and Allen had one of the coolest experiences of their married life so far…..they met Jason Freakin’ Momoa! Hear all about Jason’s new Meile vodka, their uncomfortably long conversation and the lewd jokes that apparently flew right over Kellie’s head. Last podcast, Allen was brought to tears over Red Lobster’s letter announcing their bankrupt…
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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon
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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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How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin
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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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529: A Sandwich and Some Hot Biker Babe
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On the last podcast, Kellie and Allen teased they had a big announcement coming soon — and the time to announce it is now! To Allen’s shock and utter disbelief, Kellie said she wanted to learn to ride a 3WV and become the only female brand ambassador for Can-Am Ryker! As part of the deal, she took a 3WV safety class and is now certified for on-road…
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Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates
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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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Top 12 Q&A's about Birth and Labor from Mamas Like You
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This week's episode is going to be straight from you guys back to you guys. All of your questions will be answered right here on the podcast. We have grabbed all of the questions that we feel like we're getting the most or that we think will be the most benefit to our listeners! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…
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Kellie and Allen hit up the driving range for the first time in 2024! After 3 golf lessons last year, Kellie tried to pick up where she left off and is already getting comments from the peanut gallery. What qualifies as a sport anyway? Allen is up for the debate. Kellie is freaked out about the upcoming Planet of the Apes movie, and the conversatio…
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7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth
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There's so much information out there about the do's and dont's of birth and pregnancy. In this episode, we dive into 7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth. You deserve to have all the information to make the best and most informed decision about your birth experience. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…
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Kellie and Allen were lucky enough to go to an early screening of the new Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt move “The Fall Guy.” You’ll hear their honest review, but zero spoilers! We promise! Allen found a list of over-used sayings and wonders if they bother Kellie — or anyone! — as much as they do him. There are two things Kellie doesn’t excel at — co…
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What Actually Needs to Be in Your Prenatal Vitamins with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal
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Are you really getting what you need from your prenatal? It all starts with your gut! 1 in 4 women have gut issues. Bridgette, functional registered dietician, shares that no matter how good our nutrition is or how balanced out diet is, we are still going to be lacking in vitamins and minerals! Where to find Bridgitte: Instagram Website TikTok Link…
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Please forgive Kellie for being a little slap-happy/punch-drunk, but she had quite a day! Kellie was honored to be a guest at a live taping of the Inside the Moms Club Podcast, where she was honored to receive a very prestigious award. Do you want to know why Allen REALLY married Kellie? There are actually a few reasons, but none of them are what y…
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Birth Story: Mentally Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth Experience as a Single Mom by Choice with Melissa Kidd
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Birth stories are so important because they help mothers to be understand all the different ways birth could happen. We have a great birth story this week from Melissa Kidd, a single mom by choice. We talk about how mental preparation makes a world of difference in birth preparation. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…
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Kellie hit the big 5-7 and it caused her to do some serious reflection on her character. She shares what she believes she needs to work on and then Allen dared to share what he thinks…. After Kellie’s birthday party at a Def Leppard tribute concert, the party headed back to Evans Manor. Emma Kelly was awakened by all the commotion and was very upse…
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Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What We Missed In Our Last Episode on Exercise, Management, and Birth Outcomes
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Any kind of bleeding in pregnancy can be worrisome. Join us for our Part 2 episode on Subchorionic Hemorrhage. In this episode, we'll talk about exercise, management, and birth outcomes. This is all just information for you to work through anything that comes your way. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course …
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Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: All the Best Advice for Diet, Prevention, and Management with Leslee Flannery, Registered Dietician
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Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be scary and overwhelming. What to eat, when to eat, measuring your blood sugars, so much new information you need to process and take in. Whether you were just diagnosed or are trying to do what you can to prevent it, this episode is for YOU! Where to find Leslee and her work: Instagram Website Links…
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524: A Sandwich and Some Dime Droppin’
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Allen challenges you to keep count of all the dimes Kellie will drop in this week’s podcast. He came up with $1.40 worth. How many will you math? After celebrating Easter, Kellie spent April Fools Day reporting for jury duty. Not only was she shocked by the way people show up for jury duty, she was horrified by what came blasting out of her phone w…
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The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear on How to Best Support You During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
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In addition to educating yourself on your options for your birth experience, one of the most important things a mama needs is a supportive birth partner. Your birth partner should know how to support you, advocate for you, and anticipate your needs during labor. You can learn all about that here! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essent…
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523: A Sandwich and Some Get Out of My Light!
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Kellie woke up from her nap long enough to talk about her recent string of doctor’s visits. For the first time since pre-covid, Kellie had a gynecology appointment — which came as a surprise to her! And for the first time ever, Kellie has a female gynecologist, which is a very different experience. The eclipse is approaching and Kellie and Allen ha…
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Birth Story: Unplanned Pregnancy to Knowing What Her Body Needed with Savanna Davis
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This week's birth story is from Savanna Davis, a My Essential Birth student and first time mama! She walks us through her emotional journey of not being prepared for her pregnancy and how she educated herself on all her options, whether or not she intended to go that route. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 F…
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