Best Lisa Villani Podcasts (2024)

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My Alaskan Awakening & A Big @SS Announcement 17:15

3h ago17:15

17:15

The Real Raw Truth of Motherhood (And How to Thrive!) Feeling overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of motherhood? You're not alone! This episode dives deep into the messy, beautiful reality of raising tiny humans, from the challenges of pregnancy to the whirlwind of those early years. I'm sharing a personal, vulnerable AF story about following my intu…

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This Pregnancy Coach Says, Ditch The Due Date 15:07

3d ago15:07

15:07

Finally, Due Dates Demystified! This episode of the Empowered Birth Project tackles the question: What happens when your baby arrives after your estimated due date? I get into the science behind due dates, revealing why they're more like "guess dates" and how pregnancy timelines can vary. Here's what you'll learn: How the traditional due date calcu…

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Don't Wing it, Write It: Birth Plan Reality Check 18:09

7d ago18:09

18:09

In this episode I challenge the traditional birth plan and introduce the concept of a "birth map." Learn how the act of creating a birth plan is the most valuable part, empowering you to gather information, clarify your preferences, and build a communication tool for a positive birthing experience. This episode debunks the myth of the birth plan as…

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Don't You Dare Cut That Cord: Why Delayed Clamping Of The Umbilical Cord Is Ideal For Your Infant 21:23

10d ago21:23

21:23

This episode of the Empowered Pregnancy Podcast brings to light the many benefits of optimal cord clamping, a practice that allows extra blood to flow from the placenta to your baby before cutting the umbilical cord. What You'll Learn: The benefits of optimal cord clamping for babies How early cord clamping became standard practice Addressing conce…

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It's Like Bumble, But For Breastmilk. Inspiring Interview with Share The Drop's Kelly Cox 31:51

14d ago31:51

31:51

This killer interview with Kelly Cox is a must-listen! We dive into the age-old practice of human milk sharing, with a modern-day twist. You'll learn about the incredible origin story and the selfless, heart-led work of cancer survivor, mental-health therapist, and prenatal yoga guru, Kelly Cox (she's a powerhouse!). We'll explore how informal, pee…

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Not Your Mama's Baby Registry, Pregnancy Coach Addition 18:43

17d ago18:43

18:43

Here's to completely rethinking your baby registry! Hey mama! Lisa Villani here, your pregnancy coach on a mission to help you rock your pregnancy and birth with fierce confidence. This episode is for all you soon-to-be moms who are diving headfirst into baby registry world. While checking off those car seats and cribs feels important, there's some…

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This Is The Worst Position To Birth In (Part 5 of 5) 14:18

22d ago14:18

14:18

Forget fear, mama! This episode of Empowered Pregnancy Podcast cracks the code on birthing positions. We'll break down the science behind upright birthing (hello, gravity!), the benefits (less pain), and the reality check (hospital routines vs. listening to your body). You'll learn why informed mamas are strong mamas, and how to advocate for the bi…

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Continuous Fetal Monitoring, A Lot Of Fussing Over Nothing- Pregnancy Coach POV (Part 4 of 5) Birth Interventions To Decline 16:13

24d ago16:13

16:13

Continuous Fetal Monitoring, #4 in my series, My Top 5 Interventions to Decline in a Hospital for a Natural Birth. In this episode I break down the two main approaches: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Hands-on Listening We also delve into the "why nots" of less common hands-on listening: You'll walk away knowing how to: Discuss both EFM and hands…

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Your Pregnancy Coach Says Skip the Useless Cervical Check: Birth Interventions to Decline- Part 3 22:20

28d ago22:20

22:20

Are Weekly Cervical Checks Really Necessary? This episode gets real about the routine use of weekly cervical checks in pregnancy. I dive into the science (or lack thereof) behind these exams, exploring: The supposed benefits (spoiler alert: they're questionable) What research actually says (think "meh") Potential downsides, including discomfort and…

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Say Heck No to IV Fluids in Labor: Part 2 of My Top 5 Interventions to Decline for a Natural Hospital Birth 21:49

1M ago21:49

21:49

In today's episode, I call out IV Fluids for what they really are- unnecessary! I walk you through the numerous downfalls to this pesky intervention, and I outline some key strategies to help you navigate declining IV fluids in the hospital. Feeling overwhelmed by an avalanche of advice? Wish someone would spell out all of your options, and not jus…

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Top 5 Interventions To Decline For A Natural Hospital Birth- Strong Opinions from a Pregnancy Coach 15:01

1M ago15:01

15:01

Hey pregnant mama! Are you craving a natural, calm, low-intervention birth? In this episode, I share the first of my Top 5 interventions to decline if you want a natural hospital birth. I outline why this one is so important, how to practice saying "NO," and exactly what you can expect from this short, but info-packed 5-part series. Are you a first…