Best Maine Birth Story Podcasts (2024)

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94. Adapting to Unexpected Challenges: Bekah's Maine General Hospital Birth Story 36:12

6d ago36:12

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Send us a text Bekah's story is an emotional journey of unexpected challenges and resilience, tracing her path from a bustling life in California to her new beginnings in Maine. After meeting her fiancé, Logan, Becca shares the ebbs and flows of her pregnancy, including her initial birthing plans and the eventual decision to deliver at Maine Genera…

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96. Overcoming the Unexpected: Leah's Birth Journey at Maine Medical Center in Portland 42:57

8h ago42:57

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Send us a text Leah's story is one of resilience, courage, and the power of hope as she navigates what she was told was a high-risk pregnancy. Despite being told from a young ages that she might not conceive due to PCOS, after a recent gastric sleeve surgery, Leah found herself expecting. Join me in this episode as she shares her experience of feel…

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Expanding Self-Expression Through Embracing the Ordinary and Non-Ordinary | EP.035 9:52

8h ago9:52

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Today, we'll explore how moving from the ordinary to the non-ordinary can unlock new creative possibilities. From Patterns to Chaos to Growth We all live in patterns. As creatives, we have routines, habits, and ways of approaching our craft. These patterns are essential—they help us navigate the complexities of storytelling, character development, …

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95. Embracing Birth Bliss: Katie's Journey to Natural Childbirth 35:52

1d ago35:52

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Send us a text Have you ever questioned the conventional norms of childbirth and wondered about embracing a more natural approach? Join me in this episode as we reconnect with Katie Stroud, my dear friend, inspiring fellow childbirth educator, and co-creatrix of Birth Bliss. Katie shares her transformative journey, influenced by the challenges of t…

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Breaking Free from Patterns: Unlocking New Possibilities in Creative Expression | EP.034 9:22

5d ago9:22

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Welcome to The Creative Present! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many creatives—breaking free from patterns. Whether you're an artist, actor, writer, or just someone looking to explore your own narrative, understanding and expanding beyond repetitive patterns is crucial. It’s about giving space to your space, allow…

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The Image Behind the Image: Unlocking the Power of Subordinate Images | EP. 033 12:46

9d ago12:46

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Welcome back to The Creative Present! I’m Joshua Townshend, your host, and today we’re diving into something essential for all creatives: the subordinate image. Whether you’re an actor, writer, or artist of any kind, this concept can transform your work in profound ways. Let’s explore how! What Is a Subordinate Image? A subordinate image is the ima…

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93. Navigating a Traumatic Birth and Finding Healing: Emily’s Maine Medical Center Experience 30:34

16d ago30:34

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Send us a text Join me in Episode 93 of MyMaine Birth as Emily shares her raw and emotional story of navigating motherhood with her boyfriend Curtis. Discover how she found out she was pregnant while on birth control and the prenatal care she received from Intermed in Portland, Maine. Emily’s narrative takes a dramatic shift at the 36th week with c…

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92. Trusting Your Choices in Childbirth: Christi's Story 42:21

21d ago42:21

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Send us a text In episode 92 of MyMaine Birth we hear from Christi as she shares her journey through pregnancy, labor, and the birth of her son, Oscar. I had the incredible honor of being Christi's fly-on-the-wall-birth-photographer, so I'm SUPER excited she is here to share her story with you all today! Christi shares how the trust she built with …

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91. Pregnancy and Postpartum during a Pandemic: Faith's Maine Birth Story with care from Coastal Women's Health in Scarborough 49:19

22d ago49:19

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 91 of MyMaine Birth, I can’t believe we’re almost at 100 episodes! Thank you so much to all of you who have supported me through this really incredible journey of collecting and publishing Birth Stories from across Maine and to all of you who have offered to share your own birth story on the podcast, it literally w…

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Breathing and Making Changes | EP. 032 4:54

23d ago4:54

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The Power of One-Minute Breathing: A Practice for Creatives Every morning, I begin with a simple yet profound practice that grounds me for the day: one-minute breathing. This technique is precisely what it sounds like—slowing the breath down to one complete breath cycle per minute. It's a practice of intentional breathing that goes like this: a 20-…

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A Journey from Self-Conscious to Self-Aware | EP.031 13:45

1M ago13:45

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Welcome to The Creative Present, where we delve into expanding your creative self-expression while getting your projects done. The creative process is like an endless game full of possibilities, joy, and discovery. It’s not just about understanding ourselves and our projects; it's about understanding the world around us and how we relate to it. My …

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90. Unlocking Pelvic Health with Dr. Emily Wilson of Pelvic Wisdom in Yarmouth, Maine 54:21

1M ago54:21

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to better pelvic health with Dr. Emily Wilson of Pelvic Wisdom Physical Therapy. Emily shares her compelling journey into pelvic floor therapy, starting from an unexpected discovery during her education, to becoming a passionate advocate for personalized care. Learn about the transformative power of pelvic floor th…

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Three Circles of Attention: Navigating the Scene | EP.030 5:17

1M ago5:17

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I developed the Three Circles of Attention framework in my work with actors, writers, and other creatives. This framework is a tool for navigating the myriad possibilities in any given scene, allowing you to consciously choose where to focus your creative energy. First Circle of Attention: The Internal World - This is where everything begins—within…

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Alternative Realities in Every Scene: Expanding Creative Horizons | EP.029 5:24

1M ago5:24

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Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that can transform the way you approach every scene you write or perform: alternative realities. The Nature of Alternative Realities Every scene you write or perform exists within a web of alternative realities. These are not just theoretical possibilities; they are the rich, textured pathways that characters…

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How to Find Happiness at Work When Things Are Hard 44:18

1M ago44:18

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Are you struggling to find happiness at work — or in your professional life? Ashley and Sumi are here with a lot of real talk as they unpack an issue that a lot of us women face. It starts with reevaluating where you want to end up on the corporate ladder in terms of what will provide you with the most happiness. That can lead to questioning whethe…

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Should I Start a Side Hustle or Not? 37:46

1M ago37:46

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Are you being bombarded by people telling you to start a side hustle? How easy is it and are the coaching programs worth it? What should you really consider before investing your money in someone else's course? Ashley and Sumi are lifting the hood on this Instagrammable world where we see influencers on holiday in exotic locations having these mill…

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Milestones that Matter to the Modern Woman 21:49

1M ago21:49

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What milestones are worth celebrating? As women we celebrate getting engaged, getting married, and having babies – all things that have to do with men! It's time for a culture shift. Women Rewriting the Rules are urging us to consider what self-care looks like in terms of celebrating milestones that are important to you! It may be a new job, a prom…

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Rewriting Our Goal-Setting Rules 35:07

1M ago35:07

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Ashley and Sumi are bubbling over with delight into the new year that is 2023. Women Rewriting The Rules are looking at goal setting in this episode — while the year is still young and our enthusiasm to realize our potential is still strong. But what if you don’t even realize your true potential? What if the goals you are setting for yourself are t…

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New Year, New You 32:11

1M ago32:11

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New Year, New You? Heavy on the question mark. Is it actually going to happen? It’s the end of the year and people seem to have tons of energy to reclaim a new path for their life and have big audacious plans that don’t always work out. In this episode of Season One of Women Rewriting the Rules, Sumi and Ashley are challenging our preconceived idea…

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Listener Questions 26:52

1M ago26:52

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How do you navigate disappointments during the holidays? And how do you recover from them? Ashley and Sumi are answering your listener questions in this poignant episode of Women Rewriting the Rules as they demonstrate that there’s no one way to be a modern woman. There are different ways to embrace the holidays, handle conflict, and recover during…

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Loneliness & Community During The Holidays 27:44

1M ago27:44

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Are you stuck in a bit of a victim mindset when it comes to the holiday season and you find yourself alone? It’s ‘ME Season’ around here, as Sumi and Ashley are Women Rewriting The Rules around the holidays. Why wake up to a day full of obligations when you can be a tourist and enjoy your own city on a holiday day? When you’re feeling helpless, go …

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How Boundaries can give you more Joy & Connection this Season 29:25

1M ago29:25

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It’s the holidays and you know what that means…Time to get your buttons pushed. I mean, if that’s not your experience, that’s AWESOME for you… Really, you should join a raffle or something because you’re definitely one of the lucky ones. For the rest of us, chances are that this holiday season, we will find ourselves reverting to habits we thought …

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How to be Savvy with Money during the Holidays 25:22

1M ago25:22

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These stats made me sad recently. Did you know that 38% of women are anxious about the cost of the holidays? This is probably one of the biggest reasons that 33% of Americans go into debt for the holiday season. Going into debt over things that aren’t even really necessities is kind of crazy, isn’t it? Ensure that you’re not part of this statistic …

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Holiday Gratitude that can Transform your Mood and Relationships 23:11

1M ago23:11

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Thanksgiving has passed but hold on, don’t stop giving thanks just yet. It’s the holiday season, so you’ve probably seen a thousand cheesy posts on the internet, by now, about choosing gratitude or having a grateful heart and the like. Sometimes that does feel like a lot of woo-woo talk when you’re facing the daily difficulties of life, doesn’t it?…

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New Rules of Gift Giving 23:13

1M ago23:13

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Did you know that in 2020 the average consumer spent $850 on Christmas gifts? If you're earning the average women's salary of around $36000 per year, that's more than 2% of your annual salary on gifts for the Christmas season. For Ashley, this brings up feelings of guilt and obligation around gifting during the Christmas season. And she's alongside…

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How to Build Deeper Connections with Loved Ones 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Are you ready for increased intimacy with a loved one during the holidays? We're not just talking about physical intimacy. There's experiential intimacy, spiritual intimacy, intellectual intimacy, and many other ways that we can make ourselves vulnerable to the moment as we explore a greater depth with those we love (including ourselves). Ashley an…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Holiday Traditions 23:57

1M ago23:57

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Are you taking the time to reflect on what is important to you during the holiday season? How much are you going along with family traditions that don't serve you anymore? And have you given any thought to creating new holiday traditions that empower you as a single woman? Sumi and Ashley are together again, reflecting on their traditions growing u…

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The Holiday Glow-Up: 7 Simple Ways to Uplevel Your Life before the End of the Year! 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Do you have a tendency to lean into the holiday stress? What if, instead, you leaned into the holiday glow-up? Women Rewriting the Rules are here today with their lists on how to live a better life during the holiday season, ensuring that you thrive during the stressful holiday season – and then go into the new year with new energy! What are Sumi a…

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Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Are you a single woman of color ready to level up and live an unapologetic life? If you’re looking for more community, more happiness, and more fulfillment with greater ease, then this is the show for you. Women Rewriting the Rules is here to help you take control of your story, figure out what’s holding you back, and set you up to fulfill your wil…

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Welcome to Women Rewriting the Rules 2:34

1M ago2:34

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What if you could step comfortably into your own unique identity, erase societal expectations that have conditioned you since birth, and love your life exactly as it is right now today while also confidently pursuing your audacious goals for the future? You CAN. And Women Rewriting the Rules is going to show you how. This is the podcast where we ex…

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89. Navigating a Twin Pregnancy and NICU stay, Crystal shares her Maine Medical Center Birth Story 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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Send us a text Join me as we uncover the emotional rollercoaster of twin pregnancies and an unexpected, and coerced C-section. Crystal opens up about her scheduled C-section, exposing the fears and confusion that led to her decision and expressing her regret over not being fully informed. Her honest account highlights the critical need for thorough…

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The Thrill of Discovery in the Creative Process | EP.028 6:41

2M ago6:41

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Introduction: Seeking Surprises As creatives, our constant quest is to discover the new and the unexpected. Whether we’re writers, actors, filmmakers, or any kind of storyteller, our work thrives on surprises—both for ourselves and for our audience. We don’t want to create the same old thing; we want to unearth something fresh, something that feels…

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The Two States of Being for the Creative Artist: A Path to Expanding Your Creative Self-Expression | EP.027 5:15

2M ago5:15

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Welcome to The Creative Present, a space I created to support all of us in expanding our creative self-expression while—here’s the kicker—actually getting our projects done. Yes, you can have both! I’m Joshua Townshend, your guide on this wild journey. Now, I’ve been thinking a lot about two very different yet essential states of being that form th…

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Being More Present Part 6 of 6 | EP.026 7:43

2M ago7:43

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Embracing Presence: The Dance of Polarity in Narrative Welcome to the sixth and final episode in our series on presence! Today, we're exploring the law of polarity, the dynamic dance between expansion and contraction, positive and negative, light and dark, masculine and feminine, and more. Understanding and utilizing this polarity is essential for …

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88. Katie's Journey through Pregnancy after Loss 1:43:17

2M ago1:43:17

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Send us a text Katie's path to motherhood is fraught with heartache and hope, from the devastating loss of her first pregnancy at 16.5 weeks to enduring four more miscarriages before successfully carrying her daughter, Fiona. She shares the emotional turmoil of each loss and the daunting task of finding the right OB-GYN in Maine, shedding light on …

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87. Capri's Journey through a Challenging Pregnancy: Bellamy's Triumphant Story 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Send us a text What would you do if faced with the terrifying possibility of your unborn child having severe brain and heart conditions? Capri's harrowing yet inspiring journey through her pregnancy with her son, Bellamy, offers a profound lesson in the power of intuition and the importance of seeking second opinions. Despite being advised to consi…

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Being More Present Part 5 of 6 | EP.025 5:49

2M ago5:49

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Embracing Presence: Expanding Your Creative Space - Part 5 Working with presence is about opening and filling the space with your entire being. It's about awareness—fully aware allows you to fill the creative space, giving you more resources to draw from in your creative endeavors. Let's dive into how this works and how you can practice it in your …

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86. Embracing Home Birth and Hypnobirthing with Cashlyn 48:22

3M ago48:22

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Send us a text How do you navigate childbirth when your intuition clashes with medical advice? Join us as we welcome Cashlyn, a resilient mother of four, whose powerful experiences in advocating for natural birth methods will leave you inspired. Hear about her memorable encounter with a doctor who resembled the Monopoly man, and how her midwife’s s…

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85. From Natural Birth Plans to Medical Emergencies: Lea's Experience 33:43

3M ago33:43

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Send us a text Leah shares her two birth experiences at Houlton Regional Hospital. Her first pregnancy journey is marked by a 19-hour labor, complications, and a severe tear that required reconstructive surgery. Leah also bravely recounts the terrifying postpartum period, where blood clots led to a prolonged hospital stay and intensive treatment. H…

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84. Confronting Birth Complications and PTSD: Jessica's Powerful Story 28:16

3M ago28:16

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Send us a text In this episode, Jessica joins me today to share her candid and powerful birth story from Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Jessica opens up about discovering her pregnancy during 2020, the struggles of being labeled as a high-risk pregnancy due to being overweight, and the cascade of pregnancy interventions tha…

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Being More Present Part 4 of 6 | EP.024 4:58

3M ago4:58

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The Direction of Focus: Harnessing Creative Impulses with Intention The Power of Focus and Intention in Creativity Focus and intention are key in the realm of creativity. Let's explore how to take a creative impulse and direct it with intention, creating a more impactful and coherent artistic expression. Setting the Baseline of Intention Every crea…

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Being More Present Part 3 of 6 | EP.023 6:53

3M ago6:53

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Embodying Creativity: Thoughts, Feelings, and Sensory Inputs in Your Art Thoughts and Feelings: From a Somatic Experience Point Of View. Let's dive into the fascinating interplay between thoughts and feelings. Imagine your thoughts and feelings as a two-way street, where one influences the other. It's a bit like a dance – sometimes it's a waltz, ot…

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83. Mari's Story of Pregnancy Surprises and Overcoming Obstacles 23:49

3M ago23:49

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Send us a text Join me this week for an eye-opening episode where Mari shares her deeply personal journey, from the shock of discovering she was pregnant just before an IUD insertion appointment, to the intense birth of her daughter, Violet, at Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Mari opens up about her initial anxieties, her co…

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Being More Present Part 2 of 6 | EP.022 10:04

3M ago10:04

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Being More Present: Focus of Attention This is part two of our six-part series about being present and everything that comes with it. Focus of Attention Today, we're zooming in on the focus of attention. To be a true creative force, your focus of attention needs to be on point and accessible. The ability to focus on anything at any time, at your ch…

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Being More Present Part 1 of 6 | EP. 21 5:39

3M ago5:39

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Being More Present Part 1 of 6 The Game of Creativity: The Power of Presence In the creative world, the game of creativity begins once you are very present and grounded in the here (hear) and now. Ideally, you are immersed in the moment to work authentically and organically, creatively with your process. Yes, you can have fragmented attention—bits …

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82. Navigating Two Births Close in Age and the Postpartum Period with Liz 1:08:57

4M ago1:08:57

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Send us a text Join me this week as Liz, a stay-at-home mom, recounts her experiences birthing two children close in age and explores the dynamics of her family. From the excitement of discovering her pregnancies to advocating for her own and her babies' needs, Liz’s story is a heartfelt journey filled with joy, challenges, and invaluable lessons. …

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81. Navigating Birth as a Postpartum Nurse, Kassi's story 42:40

4M ago42:40

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Send us a text Join me as I chat with Kassi as she shares her personal journey navigating the complex emotions and decisions surrounding hospital birth, influenced deeply by her experiences as a postpartum nurse. Kassi Reyes, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and passionately supports mothers through every stage of th…

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80. Embracing the Unexpected, Stacie's Journey to Motherhood 1:11:41

5M ago1:11:41

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Send us a text Drawing back the curtain on the transformative journey of childbirth, Stacie, a new mother and talented photographer in the Midcoast Maine area, graces this episode with her poignant narrative. Embracing the ebb and flow of pregnancy, she recounts stepping through the veil of fear, armed with knowledge gleaned from candid discussions…

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79. Amanda's Two Maine Birth Stories and her Evolution into Holistic Women's Health 27:24

5M ago27:24

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Send us a text When Amanda DeLorme of Pearl Holistic Health joined me, she didn't just bring her expertise in holistic women's health; she brought the raw and transformative story of her journey into motherhood and self-care. As our conversation unfolds, Amanda's powerful narrative shines a light on the often-unspoken pressures that mothers endure …

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78. Nora's Intimate Home Birth in the Heart of Maine's Backwoods 1:11:00

5M ago1:11:00

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered about the raw and transformative moments that come with welcoming a new life into your family? Join me as Nora returns to share the intimate details of her home birth journey with her third daughter, Theodora, in the tranquil Maine backwoods. This heartwarming episode peels back the layers of childbirth, reveal…

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