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Back to SearchEp 312: Why This OB-GYN Walked Away From the System with Dr. Nathan Riley
Hospital birth may not be the right path for every OB/GYN.
This week, I’m in conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley, an OB-GYN and palliative care physician who left conventional medicine to support home …
Published on 3 hours ago
Ep 311: 11-Pound Baby, 3-Hour Labor: Leah’s Powerful Home Birth Story
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a home birth story! Home birth can be safe, supported, and deeply empowering when planned well.
In this birth story, I’m joined by Leah, a writer, mo…
Published on 1 week ago
Ep 310: What I'm Thankful For After 20+ Years as an OB-GYN
This Thanksgiving, I’m inviting you into my heart.
After more than two decades in obstetrics, raising a family, and building this platform — I’m pausing to name what I’m deeply grateful for. It’s more…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Ep 309: The Oral Health–Fertility Link No One’s Talking About
What if the key to your fertility isn’t just in your hormones—but in your mouth?
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Lee, dentist, entrepreneur, and author of Saved by the Mouth, to…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Subchorionic Hematomas: Here’s What You Need to Know
Bleeding early in pregnancy can be terrifying — but in many (even most) cases, it’s not as dangerous as it seems.
In this short episode, I’m unpacking what it means when you’re told there’s a subchori…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Ep 308: From IVF to Fast Labor: What Dr. Allison Learned on Both Sides of Birth
What happens when a perinatal psychologist — who supports women through fertility and birth trauma — becomes the patient herself?
In this honest and heartfelt episode, I chat with Dr. Allison Altman, …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Ep 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by medical jargon or unsure what’s really in the medications you’re offered — you’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Galaska, founder of Just the …
Published on 1 month ago
Is Acetaminophen a.k.a. Tylenol “Safe”?
You’ve heard it all—“Tylenol causes autism” vs. “Totally safe.” Safe doesn’t mean risk-free, and you deserve the full picture.
If you’re pregnant and dealing with headache, fever, or pain, this short …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ep 306: Tracking Labor Progress: Vaginal Exams Decoded
Vaginal exams are one of the most common — and most misunderstood — parts of labor. They can empower you or leave you feeling powerless. The difference? Knowing what they really mean.
In this episode,…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ep 305: Trust Your Body — Ashley’s Story of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
When Ashley’s hands and feet started to itch, she almost brushed it off as “just another pregnancy symptom.” But that simple sign turned out to be something much more serious — intrahepatic cholestas…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago