The Birth Journeys Podcast®️: Lifting the veil on the birth experience
Welcome to The Birth Journeys Podcast®, a unique space where we share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth ...
Recent Episodes
Nov. 25, 2025
Holiday Survival For Pregnancy And Postpartum: Scripts, Exits, And Peace
Send us a text The holidays ask a lot from anyone, and even more from someone navigating pregnancy or early postpartum. Between loud rooms, strong smells, and a conveyor belt of opinions about your body and your baby, your nervous system can hit overload fast. We dive into why this happens, how to …
Nov. 19, 2025
Mini Episode: Know Your Rights In Labor
Send us a text When contractions hit and the baby feels low, the last thing any parent needs is a clipboard. We walk through the legal protections that guarantee timely care under EMTALA and translate them into practical steps you can use the moment you arrive at the hospital in labor. From spottin…
Nov. 13, 2025
Mini Episode: What Does a C-Section Feel Like?
Send us a text Birth can be both clinical and deeply human, and few moments capture that better than a planned C-section. I wanted to remove the mystery and the fear, so I walk you step by step through what it actually feels like—from walking into a bright, cold OR to hearing that first cry and set…
July 13, 2025
What No One Tells You About Newborn Vitamin K
Send us a text Making informed decisions for your newborn can feel like navigating a tidal wave of contradictory advice, especially when it comes to routine procedures like the vitamin K shot. As both a labor nurse who's cared for countless babies and a mom who's stood in your shoes, I created this…
June 29, 2025
Embracing the Unexpected: Alex Wachelka's Third Birth Journey
Send us a text When Alex Wachelka predicted her third baby would arrive on December 15th—despite professionals insisting otherwise—her intuition was right. But the path to that moment wasn’t easy. After two very different births—one at a birth center and one rapid home birth—Alex expected another f…
June 15, 2025
Building Your Birth Dream Team: Finding the Right Doula
Send us a text Navigating the search for your perfect birth doula can feel overwhelming. How do you find someone who aligns with your vision, fits your budget, and helps you feel secure during one of life’s most vulnerable moments? Drawing from over a decade of obstetric nursing experience, I’m bre…
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