Episodes
March 13, 2023
Rachel Roudik, BSN, RNC-EFM - Placental Abruption
Send us a text In this episode, Rachel Roudik, a labor and deliver nurse, shares her birth stories and pregnancy experiences. Rachel shares a special perspective on her pregnancies and births having assisted hundreds of othe…
March 6, 2023
Alison Rieke - HELLP Syndrome
Send us a text In this episode, Alison Rieke shares her birth stories. Alison is the mother of 2, and she works from home as ambassador for a health and wellness company. Alison experienced HELLP syndrome during one of her p…
Feb. 27, 2023
Tiare Smith, HELLP Syndrome
Send us a text Tiare is a boy mom, a realtor in Indiana, and an amateur bodybuilder. Tiare experienced HELLP syndrome during one of her pregnancies, which is a rare medical condition of pregnancy. The acronym help stands for…
Feb. 20, 2023
Megan Castanien, HELLP Syndrome
Send us a text Megan is the mother of three, and she works from home as an ambassador for Plexus Worldwide. Megan experienced help syndrome during one of her pregnancies, which is a rare medical condition of pregnancy. The a…
Feb. 14, 2023
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Send us a text In the next episodes, I'm going to have friends sharing their birth stories while experiencing HELLP syndrome during their pregnancies. In this episode, I give an overview of HELLP syndrome and other hypertens…
Feb. 6, 2023
Anna Gates Part 2
Send us a text In this episode, Anna Gates shares her birth story with us after a pregnancy complicated by a history of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots). Anna shares the expected and unexpected parts of her delivery, as we…
Jan. 30, 2023
Tiffani Fuller, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM - Topics: birth story, becoming a L&D nurse, and improving care for people of color
Send us a text In this episode Tiffani shares her birth stories with us, and how her first birth inspired her to become a labor nurse to provide quality care for birthing people. Tiffani talks about on how she advocated for …
Jan. 23, 2023
Arya Pretlow, CNM, IBCLC - When to start pumping, how to increase milk supply, and more!
Send us a text In this episode, Arya Pretlow, CNM, IBCLC shares her knowledge and recommendations about lactation. Many moms have questions about breastfeeding, lactation, when to pump, how to increase supply, etc. This epis…
Jan. 16, 2023
Amanda Stoyko - Part 2 - History of DVTs (blood clots)
Send us a text Amanda Stoyko is a working mother of (now) 3! Aside from those 2 full time jobs, she sells anti-aging, vegan hair care and skin care. She has been active in health and wellness for over 15 years. Amanda has r…
Jan. 9, 2023
Jennifer Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C, Discusses Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression
Send us a text Jennifer Byrnes joins us again to help distinguish between the temporary Baby Blues and when to seek help for postpartum depression. She also discusses how to make a plan to reach out for help ahead of time so…
Jan. 2, 2023
Anna Gates
Send us a text In this episode, Anna Gates, 37 weeks pregnant at the time, describes her history of deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) caused by a reaction to estrogen. This history puts her at risk of a blood clot during pr…
Dec. 26, 2022
Pearls of Wisdom: Perinatal Emotional Health
Send us a Text Message. Pearls of wisdom is a series of The Birth Journeys Podcast, where I highlight some of the most profound thoughts that each mother has shared with me. It is so powerful for birthing people to hear from…
Dec. 19, 2022
Megan MacCutcheon, LPC - Shares her birth story
Send us a text Megan is the mother of 3 and a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. In this episode, she shares her birth stories and the postpartum struggles that led her to specialize in perinatal mental healt…
Dec. 12, 2022
Carrie Young
Send us a text Carrie Young is is the mother of two and the host of the Paths in Progress podcast. She is also a higher education professional. In this episode she talks about her journey with infertility, and shares her bir…
Dec. 5, 2022
Jane Slomski, LCSW
Send us a text Jane Slomski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years counseling experience specializing in the parenting journey of families with children, adolescents, and young adults. Jane is the mother of …
Dec. 2, 2022
Bonus episode: Dr. Bella Speight explains epidurals and labor anesthesia
Send us a text Dr. Speight is a board certified anesthesiologist who I’ve worked with for many years. In this episode, she shares everything she wants new moms to know about epidurals and labor anesthesia. Coaching offer Kel…
Nov. 28, 2022
Ashley Webb
Send us a text Ashley Webb is the Director of Operations at Kingswood U.S. She is a former doula (my former doula), and a mother. In this episode she shares about the unpredictable nature of her pregnancy and birth. Join the…
Nov. 25, 2022
Bonus episode: Mike Goldstein explains the hematologic (blood component) changes in pregnancy
Send us a text Mike Goldstein is a fourth year medical student in the Uniform Services University School of Medicine, and he plans to go into Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mike was the recipient of both the Gibbons award for m…
Nov. 21, 2022
Amanda Stoyko
Send us a text Amanda Stoyko is a working mother of (now) 3! Aside from those 2 full time jobs, she sells anti-aging, vegan hair care and skin care. She has been active in health and wellness for over 15 years. Today she tel…
Nov. 14, 2022
Bonus episode: Mike Goldstein discusses episiotomy and consent
Send us a text Mike Goldstein is a fourth year medical student in the Uniform Services University School of Medicine, and he plans to go into Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mike was the recipient of both the Gibbons award for m…
Nov. 14, 2022
Joyanna Delshad, BSN, RN
Send us a text Joyanna is the mother of four, a nurse, the founder of Happily Mom, Joyanna shares her birth journey that involves 4 experiences of prodromal labor, which led her to the decision to have a home birth. Join the…
Nov. 7, 2022
Bonus episode: Mike Goldstein explains shoulder dystocia
Send us a text Mike Goldstein is a fourth year medical student in the Uniform Services University School of Medicine, and he plans to go into Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mike was the recipient of both the Gibbons award for m…
Nov. 7, 2022
Jennifer Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C, EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist - Shares her birth story
Send us a text Jennifer Byrnes, LPC is a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is the mother of 2 boys, and she is here today to share her birth experience, which involves shoulder dystocia. If yo…
Nov. 1, 2022
Emily Finnell
Send us a text Emily Finnell is a Diamond Ambassador with Plexus Worldwide and a leadership mindset coach and trainer. She is a mother of two, and in this episode she shares her birth journey, pregnancy loss, and adoption jo…