In this raw and honest episode, Liberty, Megan, and Brieanna open up about the often-overlooked reality of life after birth. From the jarring moment you bring the baby home to the isolation, monotony, and emotional rollercoaster that follows, your hosts share their personal experiences with postpartum depression, the impact (or absence) of paternal leave, and what they wish they had known about matrescence. Most importantly, they explore the powerful ways we can show up for new moms, and truly be the village it takes.

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Meal Train App -

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In this deeply personal episode, we dive into the full spectrum of labor stories, because no two births look the same. From slow-building inductions and marathon pre-labor to the classic Hollywood-style water breaking and everything in between, we talk about what it really felt like to bring our babies into the world. We share stories of C-sections, epidurals, pitocin, and the curveballs that changed our carefully laid birth plans. It gets emotional, it gets intense, and at times, it's even a little funny. Most of all, it's real. This episode is about the moment we became parents and the wild, powerful journey it took to get there.

Resources: Contraction Tracking Apps: Contraction Timer & Counter, Storky, Freya

From the moment that second line appears to the final stretch of the third trimester, pregnancy is a wild, emotional, and sometimes downright chaotic ride. In this episode, we share our personal journeys—the joys, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. We talk about miscarriage, the rollercoaster of wanting (or not wanting) to be pregnant, unexpected complications, hospital stays, hormone-fueled meltdowns, bizarre cravings, and the long, slow wait for baby’s arrival. Whether you’ve been there, are there now, or just love a good pregnancy story, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

UCLA Meditations - https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful/guided-meditations

From the moment that second line appears to the final stretch of the third trimester, pregnancy is a wild, emotional, and sometimes downright chaotic ride. In this episode, we share our personal "pee on a stick" stories, and what went down when we found out we were, in fact, pregnant. Whether you’ve been there, are there now, or just love a good pregnancy story, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

UCLA Mindful Guided Meditations:

https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful/guided-meditations

Liberty's Incredibly Accurate Sedona Psychic - Erin:

https://mysticalbazaar.com/sedona-psychic-readings/

Welcome to It Takes a Village! In this first episode, we introduce your hosts and share the story behind this podcast. We’ll dive into our mission—creating a space where women in the Gunnison Valley can connect, share their experiences, and support one another through the ups and downs of motherhood, business ownership, and community life. Plus, we’ll break down our episode structure, what you can expect moving forward, and how you can be part of the conversation. Let’s build this village together!

**Colorado moms! Megan mentioned this incredible resource so you can find kid-friendly activities anywhere you go. Give @slidesandsunshine a follow on Instagram.