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For The Love Of Parenting

Kimberly Myers, M.A.Ed., ICCE, IBCLC

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For the Love of Parenting, is a podcast celebrating parenthood's journey. From pregnancy through childbirth, breastfeeding, and the diverse experiences of raising children, offering guidance, stories, and expert insights to support parents from the magical moments to the real-life challenges of parenthood. We recognize there's no singular perfect path but numerous ways to be a loving, supportive parent. Tune in for insightful discussions, heartfelt stories, and a community that celebrates th ...
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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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In this podcast we will share powerful journeys of birth givers with the goals of lifting the veil on the birth experience, healing through sharing, and beginning an open conversation to strengthen trust and promote transparency between birthing people and health care providers. Contact me at: birthjourneysRN@gmail.com
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Your #1 Podcast for health expertise, mentorship for therapists, and tools & resources to help you & your family live the vibrant life you were created for! The Dr. Jess Show with Dr. Jessica Papa, owner of Arancia Physical Therapy in Cranston, RI features top experts in health, wellness & business with a particular focus on Alternative Therapy, Pelvic Health & Chronic Pain.
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Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you're the parent of a developmentally delayed child, you've probably asked this question more than once. That's where I come in! I'm Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the "why" and telling you the "what." Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Mayb ...
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Discover a Conscious Path to Modern Motherhood. Mystical Motherhood is your all-in-one guide to spiritual pregnancy, conscious conception, modern motherhood, and rediscovering your sacred feminine. This is radical revolutionary spirituality. Hello, I’m Pritam Atma. I’m a Nurse Practitioner, a healer, mother, and author. I help women around the world create a happy, healthy, and conscious family through coaching, books, and educational materials. My work is based on both Western medicine and ...
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To practice a Slow Postpartum is to step gently into motherhood with mindful intention and love. I'm your host, Jojo Hogan, founder of the Slow Postpartum Movement. In this podcast we explore the transformational time that is the first weeks after birth. A time when all new mothers & parents deserve to be loved, nurtured, nourished, supported and celebrated so that they can do the same for their babies. With interviews and wisdom to help you view postpartum as a time of sacred transition, th ...
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The Mindful Womb Podcast

Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth

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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harnes ...
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Hi! I'm Dr. Christina Pinnock, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist/Perinatologist passionate about helping you to prepare for, thrive in and recover from pregnancy by sharing with you evidence based information about pregnancy and answers to your everyday questions.
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Experiencing painful sex postpartum? Let’s talk about what’s causing it and what to do about it. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about why this happens and how you get back on track to enjoying your sex life again I…
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Lynn Schulte, the founder of the Institute for Birth Healing, was featured on The VBAC Link Podcast Episode 123 back in 2020 and today she is back! So many of you loved her information about Cesarean scar massage and know her insight about pelvic assessment, movement restriction, and balancing uterine ligaments will be just as valuable to you. Lynn…
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The Center for Birth Healing was founded by Lynn Schulte, a pelvic health physical therapist specializing in pregnancy and postpartum care. In this episode we speak about the power of the pelvic bowl and how to heal on a deeper level. You can visit Lynn's center HERE and have a Telehealth session with her from any location to help you with the foll…
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to a smoother postpartum recovery with Lynn Schulte, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and the visionary behind the Institute for Birth Healing. In today's episode, Lynn shares her journey from experiencing positive births to developing specialized techniques for postpartum care. Discover how she …
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it’s free) Want a super-charged brain? Mix up your day with some thinking, moving, and feeling! Today's focus is the crucial role of gamma brainwaves in creativity and idea generation. We'll explore how new information sparks fresh ideas and the importance of giving our hippocampus time …
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What's Up Wednesdays! Reading to your child from an early age lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and literacy. It's an enriching activity that not only strengthens the parent-child bond but also has a profound impact on a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Join me today as I discuss summer reading: exploring the …
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“Let’s change the narrative.” From how to be an active participate in your care to how to help get your partner on board with your birth goals, Flor Cruz and Meagan talk about it all. Flor Cruz is the founder of BadassMotherBirther and a long-time friend of The VBAC Link. A two-time VBAC mom herself, Flor is passionate about equipping all moms with…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the extraordinary journey of Amy Suzanne, the founder and CEO of Pink Stork, as she navigates the trials of infertility, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and life threatening sepsis—all while supporting her husband during military deployments. Amy's inspiring tale of resilience and faith takes center stage as she s…
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“The 9 lb 2 oz baby that they said I could never push out and could never have had her vaginally– I ended up going on to have a 10 lb 10 oz baby girl.” Brittany first gave birth to twins via Cesarean at 34 weeks and 1 day. She didn’t get to meet her babies until 36 hours after delivery and they had to stay in the NICU for 10 days. While Brittany wa…
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Alissa’s Slow Postpartum Story Why is it crucial to plan a slow postpartum, and how can it help to transform a mother's health and wellbeing for years to come? In this episode of the Slow Postpartum Podcast, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Alissa Wilson, a postpartum maternal care specialist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Alissa, a pas…
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What's Up Wednesdays! As we continue to embrace a stress-free summer, it's important for nursing mothers to feel comfortable and confident breastfeeding in public. Join me today as I share valuable tips for breastfeeding in public, highlighting the protections in place for nursing mothers, and what essential Prime Day products are available on Amaz…
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“It was perfect. It really was. I would do it again and I would do it the exact same way. I felt safe and I felt respected and I felt like there was never a moment in it that I was scared.” Emmy’s first birth was a medicated hospital birth turned C-section after two hours of unsuccessful pushing. Her greatest trauma was being so out of it that her …
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it’s free) We've got a jam-packed episode for you today that's all about the amazing journey of childhood brain development and how teamwork can make all the difference for kids facing neurological challenges. We kick things off by talking about the rising issues with autism and attentio…
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Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and making lasting memories with your family. However, for many parents, it can also be a season of stress, as they juggle work, childcare, and keeping their kids entertained. Here are some tips to help you and your family enjoy a stress-free summer. Head over to Pregnancy Concepts to listen to past podcast epi…
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“It was just such a redemptive, wonderful experience. I am so grateful to The VBAC Link for seeing me through it, for giving me the information, and just the inspiration to even take this on because if I had never found you, I don’t know for sure if I ever would have gone through with it. So, thank you so much for that.” Amanda’s episode will warm …
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The rates of induction have drastically increased over the years… and many providers are recommending everyone get induced at 39 weeks. Why? And how do you make a choice that feels right for you. In this episode, we dive into the following: What’s an induction Why are so many people getting recommended to induce at 39 weeks How to decide if an indu…
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“Trust your partner. Trust the mom. They know things better than you do.” Meagan’s husband, Ric, joins the podcast today as they celebrate their VBA2C baby’s 8th birthday! Ric gives the perspective from the partner’s side of things as they both share details of Webster’s birth story. He talks about some not-so-proud moments and is the first to admi…
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In this episode we discuss The Importance of Gut Health and the Connection to Infertility. Special guest Jenni Berman, PA-C, CNS, CPT, CICI explains the broader implications of gut health beyond digestion and highlights the gut-brain axis and its influence on overall well-being.Tune in to hear key Insights from her Book: Listening To Your Gut and l…
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How can regulating the nervous system during the postpartum period transform the journey for new mothers and families? In this episode, I dive into the importance of reducing stress and promoting relaxation for new mothers and parents and how this can go a long way to creating a more positive postpartum experience with their new baby. You will also…
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On today's episode we're going to talk about how to use my freebies as tools to maximize your own relaxation. Freebies Self-love/Self-Care Checklist Reflection Exercise Podcast Nurturing Self-Love During Parenthood - Episode 1 Reflection Exercise - End of Self-love/Self-care Series - Episode 4 Contact: For The Love of Parenting Podcast - Sponsored …
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This episode goes back to the basics and is a great place to start on your VBAC journey! Julie joins Meagan today as they talk about many common questions beginning with reasons why providers tell women they can’t go for a VBAC. Topics today include: Nuchal cords Big babies Small pelvises Arrest of descent Third-trimester ultrasounds Cervical dilat…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kpft_240624_200000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 John V. Geisheker, JD, LL.M, has practiced medico-legal law as an arbitrator, mediator, litigator, and law lecturer, for over 30 years. He is currently the full-time pro bono Executive Director and General Counsel for Doctors Opposing Circumcision, an i…
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Let’s talk about inclusive care for expecting individuals. In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabrina Ortolano (she/her), a Birth Doula of nearly thirty years and owner of IPSB, Los Angeles’ longest-running massage and bodywork school. As a queer birthworker and body worker, Sabrina shares her wisdom about how to take …
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Upon arriving at the hospital during her first labor, Sami was told that her baby’s heart rate wasn’t stable, Pitocin was necessary, and a C-section was most likely going to be the safest mode of delivery. After laboring for a while, she was wheeled to the OR but the anesthesiologist was running behind schedule. Sami was checked and discovered she …
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it’s free) Today, we're going to chat about some super important stuff like why those online genetic tests aren't all they're cracked up to be and how chronic inflammation can mess with your immune system and brain development. I'll also dive into gene markers for things like schizophren…
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Every pregnancy and birth experience is different. That is true for everyone, but especially for Kristen. Kristen joins us from Provo, Utah, and shares her experiences with an initial vaginal birth, a diagnosis of omphacele with a Cesarean and infant loss with her second that left her with a special scar, an induced, medicated hospital VBAC with he…
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the importance of creating a birth plan and how to make an effective one! In this episode, we dive into the following: What is a birth plan Why creating a birth plan is an important process 5 mistakes to avoid when writing a birth plan How to ensure you make an effective birth plan Ready to cr…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kpft_240617_200000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 Heather Goodwin is the Director of Heights of Health Holistic Therapy Services, and Heather empowers adults and children with proven life-transforming tools. Her mindfulness, behaviorally-based and multi-disciplinary approach is rooted in the recognitio…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kpfthd3_240612_130000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 Heather Goodwin is the Director of Heights of Health Holistic Therapy Services, and Heather empowers adults and children with proven life-transforming tools. Her mindfulness, behaviorally-based and multi-disciplinary approach is rooted in the recogni…
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Julie Francom joins Meagan on the podcast to talk about checking the validity of the information you see surrounding VBAC. There is so much information out there and so much misinformation that we want to help you figure out what is actually evidence-based! Julie and Meagan draw on their personal experiences with making corrections to information t…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the toughest decision of your life could lead to profound personal growth? In our latest episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Kingsley, a life and after-abortion coach, who opens up about her deeply personal and multifaceted reproductive health journey. Amanda shares her story of navigating plan…
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The Center for Birth Healing was founded by Lynn Schulte, a pelvic health physical therapist specializing in pregnancy and postpartum care. In this episode we speak about the power of the pelvic bowl and how to heal on a deeper level. You can visit Lynn's center HERE and have a Telehealth session with her from any location to help you with the foll…
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Have you ever wondered what exactly it means to ‘live slow’ in a fast-paced world? 🌍🐌 In this episode of the Slow Postpartum podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachelle Glendon, a self-professed ‘slow coach’ based in Brisbane, Australia. Rachelle helps mothers transform their experience of motherhood through the lens of Slow Living. 🌿💕 Du…
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What's Up Wednesdays! Fathers, balancing work and family life is a dynamic and ongoing process. You play a crucial role in shaping your children's lives. Join me today as we discuss some strategies for a better work life balance. Contact: For The Love of Parenting Podcast - Sponsored by Pregnancy Concepts LLC DM us on IG @pregnacyconcepts Email us …
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“I did it. They said I couldn’t, but I did it.” When planning for her VBA3C, Shannon got just about as much kickback as someone can get. She was ambushed. She was coerced. She was given the scariest information. Shannon joins us from England today and talks about how each of her four births brought her to where she is today. By the time she was pre…
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This episode dives into advocacy strategies for pregnancy and birth and infuses mindfulness practices throughout. We are joined by Dawn Hancock aka Nurse Dawn, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Board Certified Nurse Coach. In this episode, we …
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Dr. Christina Pinnock is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist/Perinatologist based in California and creator of the ZerotoFour Podcast. She is here to help us tackle topics like what constitutes a high-risk pregnancy, lupus, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes, fibroids, and bicornuate uteruses and how they relate to VBAC. The overar…
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it’s free) Today I’m super excited because we have Lynn Schulte, an amazing pelvic floor physical therapist, joining us. We're diving into some super important stuff for moms, especially if you’re navigating the postpartum phase. Lynn’s going to break down why keeping your cervix mobile …
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What's Up Wednesdays! Men's Health Month serves as a vital reminder for fathers and men to prioritize their health. By adopting a proactive approach to health screenings, nutrition, exercise, mental well-being, and relationships, men can lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Today’s episode will celebrate fathers by supporting their journey to bet…
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Our friend, Kelsey, shares with us today what giving birth is like in Canada. From moving and traveling between provinces, Kelsey had experienced different models of care and when it came time to prepare for her VBAC, she was very proactive about choosing a birth environment where she felt safest. From a scary Cesarean under general anesthesia to a…
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a world-renowned inspirational speaker, host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra shares the secrets to experiencing more love and intimacy in birth and parenting. In this episode, we dive into the following…
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The amazing Gina Conley from MamasteFit joins Meagan today to answer your questions all about perinatal fitness! Gina is a birth doula, perinatal fitness trainer, and founder of MamasteFit. ​​In partnership with her sister, Roxanne, who is a labor and delivery nurse and student-midwife, MamasteFit is a place for women to find education courses and …
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if your pregnancy took an unexpected turn? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tara Accardo, a first-time mom and grief and transformational life coach, who shares her compelling journey through pregnancy, an emergency C-section, and the early arrival of her daughter, Audrey. Tara’s powerful story not…
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How can tuning into the natural rhythms of nature transform your journey through matrescence? In this episode of the Slow Postpartum Podcast, we delve into the slow living concept of seasonal living and how it can be applied to the childbirth year. Drawing parallels between the natural seasons and the stages of conception, pregnancy, birth, and pos…
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Aisha’s first baby was a scheduled Cesarean for a breech presentation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though she was symptom-free, Aisha tested positive for COVID and was not able to be with her husband or her baby right after birth. Her surgery was routine and uneventful, but the isolation left her devastated. Aisha moved and was livin…
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In this episode, we'll discuss the crucial topic of pelvic health with Lynn Schulte, the founder of The Institute for Birth Healing. Lynn shares her expertise as a birth healing specialist and pelvic health physical therapist, addressing common postpartum issues such as the best ways to recover after childbirth and how to get rid of the postpartum …
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Kirsten Small, an obstetrically trained researcher and educator. Kristen shares the research and evidence on the use of central fetal heart rate monitoring in labor. In this episode, we dive into the following: What is cartography (CTG) for fetal heart rate monitoring during labor? D…
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Kristen joins us today to share her tough C-section and two beautiful VBAC stories! After a 41-week elective induction that turned into a C-section and a 2.5-week NICU stay due to meconium and heart decelerations, Kristen was very nervous about giving birth again. She found The VBAC Link Podcast and found hope. Through her VBAC research, she gained…
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, we have a really interesting and important conversation lined up for you. Laura sits down with Tiffany Justice, one of the founders of Moms for Liberty, and let me tell you, they cover a lot of ground. From tackling the issue of inappropriate content in school textbooks…
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