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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the c ...
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www.FOZAInc.org - Friends of Zayne Adams is a 501c3 nonprofit. FOZA is working to help stop the suicides, the stigma, the silence, and the suffering associated with Postpartum Depression and related maternal fatalities. We offer an educational scholarship for the children who are left behind. We research resources according to zip codes to support postpartum moms and and we welcome our moms and birthing people, medical care providers, doula’s, therapists, counselors, and all advocates of MMH ...
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The LIFTS Podcast (formerly Mother Love) is a Montana-based podcast centering lived experience and amplifying diverse voices from across the state. Through conversations with caregivers, providers, and advocates, we explore bold ideas and creative solutions for supporting the littlest Montanans and their families. If you have feedback, or an idea for a guest or topic, email us at [email protected].
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Postpartum Prep Podcast

Motherbaby Wellbeing

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Pregnancy is just the beginning - but who’s helping you prepare for life after birth? The Postpartum Prep Podcast guides expecting and new moms into motherhood with confidence and support. Hosted by postpartum doula Ceridwen | https://motherbabywellbeing.com The podcast offers evidence-based insight and compassionate conversations on the journey from birth, through the fourth trimester, and beyond. Topics include: postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn sleep, maternal mental health, ide ...
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A thought-provoking podcast exploring the future of maternal healthcare through the lens of innovation and human connection. Hosted by Jennifer Sargent, each episode features conversations with leaders, providers, and changemakers who are working to improve access to care, enhance personalized support, and bridge gaps in maternal health. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the real-world solutions and care models shaping the future for expecting parents and families.​
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The Motherhood Clinic

The Motherhood Clinic

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Real conversations about life after birth: The Motherhood Clinic podcast brings postnatal care into the open - blending expert insight with lived experience. From physical recovery to mental health, identity, and relationships, we explore the messy, beautiful reality of parenting. You’ll hear from clinicians, mothers, and partners on what helped, what hurt, and what they wish they’d known. Feel more informed, less alone, and more confident in your own journey.
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Welcome to Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives, the podcast that empowers individuals and professionals navigating the complex world of perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by a healthcare expert, this show dives deep into evidence-based practices, holistic approaches, and personal experiences to help birthing individuals, their partners, and health professionals thrive. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, our episodes provide ac ...
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Well-Adjusted Mama is the go-to podcast for women who want to feel their absolute best before, during, and after pregnancy. Whether you're preparing your body for fertility, navigating the journey of conception, or embracing empowered birth, this show is here to support you every step of the way. Hosted by Dr. Laura Brayton—a pediatric and maternity chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and mama herself—this podcast brings together leading experts in holistic health, fertility, pre ...
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Our podcast takes you on a journey to explore the different resources and support available for clinical and translational research in Oklahoma. We’ll speak with experts in the field, as well as researchers who have benefited from these resources. Join us as we discuss funding opportunities, collaboration tools, regulatory support, and more. Whether you’re just starting out in the field or are a seasoned researcher, our podcast is here to help you discover the resources available to support ...
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The VBAC Link

Meagan Heaton

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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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Neuroverse

Carolina Soares and Clara Lenherr

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A podcast about neuroscience, philosophy and everything inbetween! Hosted by Clara and Carolina, two young neuroscientists. For business enquiries please email [email protected] Support us! https://ko-fi.com/neuroverse Website: https://neuroversepod.com Merchandise: https://neuroversepod.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/neuroverse_pod?s=21&t=-w2l8EvODnu0XwZmJR_X9g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroverse_pod/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ%3D&__coig_restricted=1 Help us improve our ...
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Healing the Tigress

Healing the Tigress Podcast

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A podcast that focuses on conversations & stories around Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) maternal mental health, hosted by Taiwanese American mothers Peggy (LCSW, PMH-C) & Jasmine (PharmD, PMH-C) who are also postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety survivors. Mental health is not talked about enough in our AAPI communities, and we want to break these stigmas especially for mothers and partners. As AAPI healthcare providers who personally struggled during postpartum and are now pe ...
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SEE YOU NOW

Johnson & Johnson and the American Nurses Association

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On a daily basis, we trust nurses with billions of dollars of equipment, critical procedures, and our most important assets: the people we love. But they're doing so much more behind the scenes. SEE YOU NOW is a podcast that shines a light on the real people changing the status quo in health: from nurses working in labor & delivery, with infectious diseases, and in hospice; to nurse allies in politics, business, and tech. Created in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and the American Nurse ...
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Welcome to The Pregnancy Loss & Motherhood Podcast, the soft place to land when your world has been shattered, and you’re trying to figure out who you are now. Hosted by Vallen Webb — loss mom, grief educator, and maternal mental-health advocate — this podcast is for women who are ready to move forward after losing a baby… even if “moving forward” feels complicated, lonely, or impossible some days. Here, we honor your grief and your desire for joy. We talk openly about stillbirth, miscarriag ...
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Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our soc ...
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The MomBaby Podcast

UNC Collaborative for Maternal & Infant Health

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The MomBaby Podcast explores critical topics in maternal health through conversations with experts and lived experiences. Each episode highlights important issues like recognizing maternal warning signs, coping with pregnancy complications, and more. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or a healthcare provider, The MomBaby Podcast offers valuable information to help ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Previa Alliance Podcast

Previa Alliance Team

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There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a ...
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Innovation in Healthcare

Innovation in Healthcare

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The Innovation in Healthcare Podcast is produced by Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), which supports innovation in all its forms within the NHS and Social Care. This podcast showcases some of the amazing work and programmes we support to transform healthcare through innovation.
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The Baby Tribe

Afif EL-Khuffash & Anne Doherty

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The Baby Tribe podcast is dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the latest information and expert advice on maternal health and well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period, in addition to infant health, nutrition, and growth. This podcast covers all the important topics to ensure both you and your little one get off to the best start. The podcast is hosted by the husband and wife duo, Professor Afif El-Khuffash, a neonatologist, paediatrician, and lactation consultant, ...
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Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families. Y ...
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Maternal Health Innovation

Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center

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We are the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, a network of maternal health equity experts and organizations working to make real change for women and birthing people in the U.S. Our podcast is a series of episodes connecting around culture, lifting voices and stories, exploring innovations in maternal care and discussing ways we can center equity in the way we approach our health and wellness. Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal hea ...
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InCast

InJoy Health Education

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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT YOU CAN ACCESS IN THE CAR, GYM, OR ANYWHERE! InJoy's podcast features enlightening interviews with health educators, leaders, influencers, and advocates in maternal-child health who focus on transforming care through education. Tune in, learn, and be inspired by these empowering leaders who are passionate about making a difference—just like you. You'll get ideas you can implement right away!
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We Got You, Mama is the go-to podcast for modern mothers who are done surviving and ready to thrive. Hosted by Carly Church — entrepreneur, author, and founder of the We Got You, Mama movement — this show brings you raw, relatable conversations with leading maternal health experts, psychologists, doulas, nutritionists, sleep consultants, and real moms who tell it like it is. Each week, we unpack the truth about postpartum recovery, maternal mental health, marriage after baby, pelvic floor he ...
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Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother

Alyssa Carlene Rogers - Motherhood Empowerment & Generational Healing Coach

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Are you navigating the wild ride of motherhood without the support of your mother? When your mom is absent due to loss, estrangement, illness, or distance the journey of motherhood can feel especially heavy and heart-wrenching. Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is the go-to podcast for moms who lack maternal support and desire to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future. This show empowers moms to achieve ...
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From groundbreaking science to practice-changing insights, Stanford Medcast brings you the ideas shaping the future of medicine and healthcare. Each episode features leading physicians and scientists sharing expertise on the latest research, innovations, and clinical challenges—designed for busy clinicians on the go. Hosted by Ruth Adewuya, MD, the podcast spotlights timely, high-impact topics clinicians care about most—from advances in oncology, dermatology, and maternal health to the lates ...
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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I'd be OK, but I wasn't. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the proc ...
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The Birth Link

Colette Wagholikar, RN

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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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Uncommon Sense

The Sociological Review Foundation

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Our world, through the eyes of sociologists. Brought to you by The Sociological Review Foundation. The podcast that casts a sociological lens on our lives, our world, our crises. Each month, we sit down with an expert guest and grab hold of a commonplace notion – Anxiety! Privilege! Burnout! Fat! – and flip it around to see it differently, more critically, more sociologically. A jargon-free space, led by hosts Rosie Hancock and Alexis Hieu Truong, to question tropes and assumptions – and to ...
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You've likely heard about hypnobirthing, but what about parents, we need support too! Hypnoparenting is about building your mental health resilience as a parent and ditching survival mode.In this podcast I talk about strategies, tools and tips to help you thrive as a parent.
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Welcome to Doula Talk, where Doula Deb brings compassionate support and real talk to the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. Whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum recovery, soothing your newborn, or wondering if sleep will ever be part of your life again—this podcast has you covered. Join Doula Deb as she shares expert advice, heartfelt stories, and practical tips on everything from postpartum recovery and baby care to creating healthy sleep habits for your little one. With a ...
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Postpartum University® Podcast

Maranda Bower, Postpartum Nutrition Specialist

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Top-Ranked Podcast for Postpartum Care Providers in Nutrition + Holistic Care The current postpartum care model is failing—leaving countless mothers facing postpartum depression, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune issues. For providers, the call is clear: advanced, root-cause care is essential to real healing. The Postpartum University® Podcast is the trusted resource for professionals committed to elevating postpartum support. Hosted by Maranda Bower—a medical researcher, author, ...
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Fearless Practice

Jules Smith

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Where are you in your private practice journey? How's it going for you? I'm Jules Smith, and I'm so glad you're here. The Fearless Practice podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving private practice in Canada. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. I share practical tips on everything from launching your practice and filling your schedule to expanding into a group practice. But you won't just hear from me—I a ...
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__ This is a place where we get real about our transformational life journeys. You will hear from your hostess Christine De Souza, creator of the "YOU BOSS" Transformational Experience as well as other women who are rocking their healthy heels. It's a place where we celebrate women's witness, fitness & grit-ness. From busy stay at home supermoms to entrepreneurs and high level executives, it's a place to build your faith, learn from the grittiest and be inspired to take action toward getting ...
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Mamahood After Trauma | Trauma Informed Parenting, Emotional Regulation for Moms

Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms

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Mamahood After Trauma Podcast Trauma-Informed Parenting | Emotional Regulation | Manage Triggers in Motherhood Are you a mama carrying childhood trauma while trying to parent with patience, presence, and peace? You’re not alone — and you’re exactly where you need to be. I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. This podcast is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. Here, we talk honestly about maternal mental health, tra ...
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The BeHerVillage Podcast

BeHerVillage, Inc.

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The BeHerVillage Podcast is where we talk about the real cost of having a baby and the support it takes to thrive. We’re not just talking about baby gear. We’re talking about maternity leave. Emotional labor. Identity shifts. Professional ambition. And the systems that either support or fail mothers during one of life’s most transformational seasons. Hosted by Kaitlin McGreyes, doula, mother, and founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for parents to get the funds they need for the support ...
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At St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens and northeast Georgia, we are dedicated to our mission to serve together in the spirit of the Gospel to be a compassionate and transforming healing presence in the communities we serve. This podcast is your window into the people, values, and innovation which have been at your service for more than 116 years. On our show you'll hear interviews with physicians and staff about how we're serving you with new procedures, innovative technologies, and abo ...
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The Insurance Doula

daniquemartin

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Welcome to the The Insurance Doula podcast, where amazing things happen for Moms & Dads. All your answers to questions about life insurance is here in this channel. You name it I got it covered. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danique0/support
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The VBCA Podcast is a solution-focused platform dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare through value-based care (VBC) models. Our mission is to break down complex healthcare topics into accessible, actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, engaged consumers, and anyone passionate about meaningful change in healthcare. By challenging the healthcare industrial complex, we provide tools, strategies, and expert perspectives that empower our listeners to navigate and accele ...
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Inquisitive Introvert Podcast

In Good Company Digital

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Welcome to the inquisitive introvert podcast, an In Good Company Digital Production. My inquisitive mind gets a chance to interview some of the most interesting minds out there!! Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-leeann/support
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Worldwide Midwifery Podcast

Augustine Colebrook

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Midwives from all around the world share work conditions, political landscape, community support, and health metrics where they work as well as some amazing birth stories and clinical updates! If you're someone who cares about maternal child health and wants to see midwifery as the gold standard for normal birth around the globe, join us as we give voice to the revolution!
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Join me as I live out my wildest creative dreams on this "somindboggling journey." Meet a few of my friends, collaborators, teachers and inspirations along the way as we pursue the dream while living the in-between #somindboggling Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somindboggling/support
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Ask the Doulas Podcast

Gold Coast Doulas

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Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consult ...
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MommyMatters

Cecile Edwards

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MommyMatters is for the spiritual, heart-centered individuals, searching for tools to evolve and elevate themselves, their communities and the world. We believe that caring for care givers(mom, dad, teacher, nurse, etc), elevates children. We discuss intergenerational healing, intuitive and evolved parenting, mindfulness, sacred/deep/authentic self-care, stages of evolving/growth, postpartum care, early childhood and ancestral work, mother/father wounds, ENERGY MANAGEMENT and sovereignty. ww ...
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Mom Seen

Allegra McBane

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Perinatal Professionals speak to one another about how moms can prepare for their pregnancy and postpartum experiences with practical guidance, informative conversations and words of support and encouragement. Led by Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Counselor, and Holistic Sleep Coach: Allegra McBane, owner of Mamatoto Wellness.
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Hey Mama Africa

Hey Mama Africa

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Hey Mama exists to empower, support, and uplift mothers, ensuring they have the knowledge, care, and community they need to navigate their parenting journey with confidence. We believe that motherhood should never feel like an isolating experience—every mother deserves a village. Through digital innovation, community-led resources, and a nurture-centered approach, Hey Mama bridges the gaps in maternal mental health, post-natal care, and emotional well-being. Our purpose is to create a space ...
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Julia chats with Kathryn Stoneman, a postpartum doula who launched her business during COVID and later co-founded the Village Collective, a hub where 14 practitioners support women from preconception to postpartum. Kathryn shares her journey across Australia and the UK, the joys and challenges of running a multi-practitioner space, and her vision f…
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If you're childless after infertility and growing older feels unsettling, this episode invites you to move from fear to intention and imagine a future that feels grounded and meaningful. Childlessness after infertility and growing older can bring up fears you never expected to carry. When motherhood didn't happen, aging is often framed as something…
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This Christmas Eve episode is something a little different and very special! For over 400 episodes, you’ve heard our founder, Meagan Heaton, encourage, educate, and validate women through all types of birth stories. Now, she’s slowing down and speaking that encouragement directly to YOU. This episode is just a warm moment to simply pause, breathe, …
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo practices, partnerships, collectives, and agencies. This episode is a valuable resource for families who are deciding which model of care best fits their n…
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Send us a text This Christmas, we reflect on Luke 2:1–20 and the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth. Join us online on Christmas Eve as Pastor Dan Gillman from Calvary Chapel Shreveport shares a powerful message filled with hope, truth, and encouragement. The holidays can be incredibly hard, especially for those walking through grief and loss. This m…
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In this year-end episode, we sit down with Dr. Deirdra "Dee" Terrell, a Professor of Epidemiology at the Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes to do research that stays connected to people. Dr. Terrell reflects on her journey from growing up in …
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Send us a text When your clients say they're "drowning" or they "can't trust themselves," we can't just chalk it up to a simple chemical imbalance. We have to get real about postpartum anxiety (PPA). The clinical model, with its standard screening tools like the Edinburgh scale, is missing the deeper, unrecognized crisis of identity and boundaries …
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Indoor environmental consultant Brian Karr brings his expertise for supporting families in creating healthier home environments. Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathoge…
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Since starting as a nurse in labor and delivery I have heard that this is not a service industry, not a hotel or restaurant as we are made to feel like servers sometimes. We know best about their care and birth plans, we will take care of them and they should just let us do our jobs. As more and more women speak up about trauma during hospital birt…
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The holidays fill our feeds with matching pajamas and picture-perfect trees—but what’s really behind the post? In this episode, Sarah and Whitney unpack why we really post on Instagram, how scrolling impacts mental health, and the pressure moms feel to curate perfection. Plus, a simple reflection tool to help you check in after scrolling and protec…
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Postnatal recovery looks very different around the world.In many cultures, food isn’t just nourishment, it’s part of healing. In Part 2 of our conversation with Lucy Lam, we explore Chinese confinement foods and the principles behind them; from “hot vs cold” to why recovery is often split into two distinct phases after birth. Lucy shares how these …
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“What is the effect of receiving something from someone who is not your biological kin?” Anthropologist Delwar Hussain introduces his new project on Queer Inheritance, born when a friend welcomed Delwar and his partner to enjoy items belonging to her late uncle – a man they had never met. This led Delwar to wonder: how are queer people today prepar…
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In this special holiday episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily extends heartfelt holiday wishes, expresses gratitude for the community, and announces a brief podcast hiatus until January 5th, 2026. The episode closes with encouragement to download the Unlocking Peace Guide, reminding listeners they are not alone. This inspiring episode invite…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Harvey, a medical doctor turned neuroscientist, currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Francis Crick Institute who studies cortical dynamics during behaviour. Matt tells us about his doctoral research on cortical flexibility in a neurodevelopmental disorder mouse model (a neurexin 1-alpha knockou…
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When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood You were told time would heal this. That if you just waited long enough, the pain of leaving IVF without a baby would soften. That eventually the anger, loneliness, and grief around the dream of motherhood would fade on their own. But if you're childless after infertility, you a…
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Guest Bios: Episode Details: In this powerful episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Emily Freeman sits down with Callie Trier and Jake Maher to share Ryan’s Journey Home — a story of foster care, recovery, and the power of community. When Callie and her family welcomed baby Ryan into their home straight from the NICU, they knew he would need love, sta…
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Kela is an inspiring mama who joins us today sharing her HBA2C story! All three of Kela’s pregnancies were planned home births, yet her first two ended in cesarean after long labors labeled “failure to progress”, concerns of chorio, tachycardia, and fever. Though the odds were stacked against her, Kela never let go of the dreamy home birth she knew…
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In the final episode of the Mamahood After Trauma Christmas series, host Emily empowers listeners to reclaim the holidays by creating joy on their own terms. She shares practical strategies—defining personal joy, practicing intentional gratitude, and establishing mindful rituals—to help mothers navigate challenges and celebrate healing. Emily intro…
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#FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Welcome FOZA family, friends, and faithful supporters. This is Episode 51 of the FOZA Podcast for Maternal Mental Wellness. Before anything else, I want to say—thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for listening, for sharing, for caring, and for helping us shine a steady …
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or postpartum. Whether you’re a partner wondering how a doula fits in, or a parent curious about building your birth and postpartum team, this episode wil…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood Podcast, Vallen explores the complex relationship between grief and joy, particularly in the context of motherhood and loss. She emphasizes that feeling joy does not mean forgetting about a lost child and that grief is a natural response to loss that evolves over time. Vallen sha…
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Send us a text Today, Lisa Rowell reflects on Luke 1 and the deep, overwhelming love God has for us. She shares how the Christmas story can feel very different after the loss of a baby—how familiar verses take on new meaning when viewed through the lens of grief. In this episode, Lisa talks about the birth of Jesus and how much God loves us as He w…
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Send us a text Let's expose the standard advice that is making new mothers miserable: the push for high-fiber, raw fruits and vegetables immediately postpartum. It sounds healthy, but it's the root cause of crippling postpartum bloating, gas, and poor nutrient absorption! Get ready for a physiological truth: the postpartum digestive system is tempo…
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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Motherhood, My Way, we sit down with Cheri Bergeron for an honest and compassionate conversation about fertility, hope, and pursuing motherhood on your own terms. Cheri shares her insights on navigating the emotional and physical realities of the fertility journey—especially for…
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Holiday magic can quickly turn into holiday meltdowns. 🎄 In this episode, Sarah and child therapist Madison Curren share the ultimate survival guide for parents—how to keep kids grounded at family gatherings, prevent stress from boiling over, and protect everyone’s mental health in the busiest season of the year. Tune in for practical, sanity-savin…
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Some of the most transformative solutions in global health emerge from one deceptively simple discipline: listening. In this SEE YOU NOW Insight, International Council of Nurses CEO Howard Catton, and ANA VP of Innovation Oriana Beaudet explore how the ICN Charter for Change, a straightforward, evidence-driven ten-point plan, was built directly fro…
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In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily and guest Georgia Stephens explore the journey of healing from trauma as mothers. Georgia shares her personal and professional experiences with complex PTSD and perinatal mood disorders, emphasizing the power of community, trust, and self-compassion. Together, they discuss overcoming is…
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In this reflective and practical episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Leaders Plus Interim COO Helen Fraser speaks with Rupert Brown, author of Lost in Transformation and Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor. Rupert has spent much of his career leading people change in multinational organisations, including international assignments in …
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“Peace on earth begins with birth.” In this powerful episode, Meagan sits down with Anna Lundqvist, founder of Sacred Birth International. Anna is a seasoned midwife from Sweden whose work has evolved into educating birthing families, doulas, and birth professionals on how to protect birth as a sacred, primal, and physiological event. Drawing from …
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In this heartfelt episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily explores the challenges of grief, loss, and unmet expectations during the holiday season. She offers compassionate strategies—such as acknowledging emotions, honoring comforting rituals, and practicing reflection—to help mothers navigate this tender time. Emily introduces the trauma-inf…
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Send us a text Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one? In this solo episode, host Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores whether firsthand experience receiving doula support shapes empathy, perspective, and practice. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on what makes a doula truly great, exploring the combination of lived experien…
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For the final episode of the year, we have the pleasure of talking to another reproductive psychiatrist on the show! (Check out Episode 17 if you want more details on debunking myths for perinatal psychiatric medications). In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kristin Yeung Lasseter, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist based in Texas who specializes in Repr…
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Send us a text Three years ago, I met Nina Doherty in Washington, D.C., where we were both advocating for the SHINE for Autumn Act and the Stillbirth Prevention Act. Today, Nina opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her grandbaby, Stella Joy — a tragedy that brought a double portion of grief as she mourned both her grandchild and the pain her da…
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Send us a text Postpartum providers, the PPD and exhaustion your clients face are direct outcomes of the medicalized birth model. Renowned OB-turned-advocate Dr. Stu Fischbein joins us to expose why standard practices (like the "six-week checkup") create pervasive obstetrical trauma. This episode cuts through the noise to reveal the root cause of t…
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In this episode, I'm joined by Vidhi Shastri, PT, MS, CFMT, a gifted bodyworker and holistic physical therapist who blends advanced manual therapy with intuitive, energetic healing. Vidhi shares how deep, integrative bodywork can support new moms in their postpartum recovery—helping the body heal from pregnancy and birth, regulating the nervous sys…
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Episode Title: The In-Between Self: What Grief Teaches You About Who You Are Now Episode Summary: In this episode of The Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood Podcast, Today I’m sharing three truths that changed me after losing my daughter Evelyn, truths that helped me breathe again, helped me make the choice to keep going, and helped me understand that id…
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Julia Jones talks with a Tucson-based doula about how she has shaped her practice around long-term care, supporting families not just in the first few weeks but for a year or more. She shares how her first client began as a baby shower gift, how she quickly set up her business and created a brand inspired by the desert, and how these extended relat…
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After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close the chapter on this podcast. When I started this show, I was deep in a season of grief, distance, and reconnection with myself. A great deal has changed since then, including a significant shift in my family dynamics and relationship with my mother. In today's episode, you'll learn a little mor…
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If the holidays leave you feeling more stressed than joyful, you’re not alone. In this episode, Sarah talks with Kati Morton, licensed therapist and author of Why Do I Keep Doing This? about the real reasons holiday anxiety shows up—and what you can do about it. From family dynamics to people-pleasing to the pressure of packed schedules, Kati share…
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Chinese postnatal confinement is a 4–6 week tradition centred on rest, community support, and warming foods. It’s a practice that has existed for hundreds of years across East and Southeast Asia - but one that many people in the UK may never have heard of. In this episode, we speak to a good friend and confinement cook Lucy Lam, who grew up seeing …
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In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily welcomes Heidi, author and trauma recovery advocate, to share her journey through infertility and birth trauma. Heidi discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the power of faith, journaling, and open communication, and the importance of setting boundaries with social m…
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When you are childless after infertility, the holiday season can feel like a spotlight you never asked for. Everyone has an opinion about your fertility decisions. Everyone has a suggestion about what you should have done. And somehow every gathering becomes an open invitation for people to ask about baby news, adoption, donor eggs, or why you stop…
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In this reflective and deeply thoughtful episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Ori Carmel, Founder and CEO at Sowen. Drawing on his lived experience as a father of two, Ori shares how working parents can make better decisions about work and family, build guardrails that protect what matters most, and avoid the regret …
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In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen is joined by doula and biological infant sleep educator Claire Fagan to explore how pregnant moms can set up their homes in ways that truly support the motherbaby dyad. Preparing for postpartum starts long before your baby arrives. Creating a baby-friendly environment can make those early wee…
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Guest Bio: Carrie joined Florence Crittenton in 2010 as Grants Officer and quickly moved into the role of Development Director in 2011, a position she held for eight years before becoming Executive Director in 2019. Before Florence Crittenton, Carrie was Education Coordinator for the Montana Hospital Association and gained development and project m…
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Women of Strength, you won’t want to miss this one!! In today’s episode of The VBAC Link Podcast, we welcome Sarah, a mom of three boys, an active duty Air Force officer (AND a spouse to one as well!) about her incredible VBA2C during an overseas PCS move from South Korea to Florida. Sarah’s first birth was a c-section for breech presentation. Her …
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