Podcast Episodes

#341 | Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: How Breastfeeding Can Mimic Menopause

Season 6 Episode 341

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After birth, many women are left blindsided by physical changes they never expected. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, and even emotional strain can all show up during breas…

Published on 8 hours ago

#340 | October Q&A: Pushing "Wrong", Laboring Down, Birthing the Placenta, Fistulas, Lip Ties, PP Rage, Pelvic Floors, Explaining Conception to Kids

Season 6 Episode 340

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Welcome to the October Q&A episode! We kick things off with a few confessions from our community (and one from us!) before diving into your thoughtful questions on pregnancy, birth, and…

Published on 1 week ago

#339 | Pitocin Without An Epidural Plus An Unintentional Free Birth

Season 6 Episode 339

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Emily shares two unforgettable and very different birth stories: an unmedicated hospital induction with Pitocin, and an unplanned free birth at home. In her first birth, she transferred…

Published on 2 weeks ago

#338 | Breastfeeding Q&A: How to Night Wean, Delayed Milk Production, Breastmilk & Cavities, Biting the nipple, Strong Let-Downs, Oversupply

Season 6 Episode 338

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Welcome to another Breastfeeding Q&A episode. Today, we start with a conversation on how to night wean and your personal experiences with what worked best.  

For today's questions, Trish…

Published on 3 weeks ago

#337 | Toddlers & New Siblings: Expert Tips from Devon Kuntzman of Transforming Toddlerhood

Season 6 Episode 337

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Bringing a new baby home is exciting—but it can feel overwhelming when you’re worried about how your toddler will adjust. You may be wondering: Will my toddler feel jealous? How do I ha…

Published on 4 weeks ago

#336 | How Tongue Tie Impacts Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding & Infant Development

Season 6 Episode 336

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In this episode, occupational therapist and IBCLC Michelle Emanuel joins us to explore the hidden ways tongue-tie affects babies long before birth. She explains how oral restrictions be…

Published on 1 month ago

#335 | September Q&A: Boundaries with Family, Oversupply, Pushing Techniques, Preventing GBS Infection, HBAC, Failure to Descend, Waterbirth

Season 6 Episode 335

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In this month’s Q&A, we start with a big one: What are your biggest fears in life? (Besides snakes and spiders, of course!) Then we dive into your thoughtful community questions, includ…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#334 | Why Moms Get Triggered: The Emotional Stressors of Postpartum Living

Season 6 Episode 334

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Motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum life are filled with moments that test our patience — from bedtime battles and clutter overload to partner misunderstandings and in-law tensions. B…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#333 | Emily Vondy's Encounter with God During Labor

Season 6 Episode 333

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Emily Vondy hardly needs an introduction. She's a mother of six, songwriter, and online creator @emilyvondy whose humor, reflections, and music have brought laughter and validation to m…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#332 | The Hidden Power of the Infant Microbiome: Optimizing Exposure in Birth & Breastfeeding

Season 6 Episode 332

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In this episode, filmmaker and microbiome advocate Toni Harman joins us to explore the groundbreaking science behind establishing the infant microbiome—and why the earliest moments of l…

Published on 2 months ago