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How do you know if your provider really supports your birth choices? What if you realize too late that your birth setting isn’t what you thought it would be? 🚩

In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest red flags in hospital and birth center settings—both the obvious ones (“We don’t allow VBACs”) and the subtle ones (“We’ll see how things go…”). I’ll walk you through the warning signs, the questions you NEED to ask, and how to advocate for yourself like a pro—even if you’re in labor and facing unexpected pressure.

✨ Your birth, your body, your decisions. ✨

Hit play now on [Podcast Name], and let’s make sure you walk into birth empowered, prepared, and confident. 🎧

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Let’s be real—fear is one of the biggest blocks to a powerful, satisfying birth. It creeps in through horror stories, past trauma, unknowns, and pressure to “get it right.” But what if you didn’t have to carry that fear into labor? What if you could walk in with grounded confidence and a belief in your body’s wisdom?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the fear-mindset connection and showing you how to flip the script. Because yes, fear is normal—but it doesn’t have to lead the way.

You’ll learn:

🔹 The most common fears about labor—and how to reframe them into clarity and courage

🔹 The science behind fear, tension, and pain (and how to break that vicious cycle)

🔹 Real stories from moms who faced their fears and went on to have deeply empowering births

🔹 The crucial role of your support team—and how the right people can either calm your fears or fuel them

🔹 Tangible mindset tools and affirmations you can start using today

Whether you’re just starting to think about birth or you’re weeks away from labor, this episode is your reminder:

You are not broken.

You are not weak.

And your fear doesn’t get the final say.

Let’s replace panic with preparation—and turn fear into fuel. 🔥

You’ve got this. And I’ve got your back.

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Fetal monitoring might not sound glamorous, but let’s be real—it’s one of those birth topics you need to understand before labor begins. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the tools hospitals and providers use to keep an eye on baby during birth. From continuous EFM to intermittent auscultation, internal monitoring, and the midwifery vs. medical approach, you’ll get the full breakdown (plus the real reason hospitals push for certain types of monitoring). Spoiler: it’s not always about safety. Knowledge is power, and this episode will help you feel more confident walking into your birth experience. Let’s talk facts, freedom, and how to make the best choices for your body and baby.

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“Failure to progress.”

Just hearing those words can send a wave of fear through any birthing person—and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it.

In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], we’re diving deep into how to navigate the pressure, ask the right questions, and advocate fiercely when someone drops the “failure to progress” label during your labor.

We’ll cover:

✨ What “failure to progress” actually means (and why it’s not always a true emergency)

✨ How to confidently ask about alternatives, risks, and options

✨ The questions that put you back in the driver’s seat of your birth

✨ How to recognize when an intervention is medically necessary—and when it’s being suggested for convenience

✨ Scripts and real-world role-plays to help you hold your ground with grace and strength

Here’s the truth: Slow labor does not equal broken labor.

You have the right to take a breath, get the full picture, and make decisions that feel aligned with your body and your baby—not based on arbitrary timelines.

This conversation is all about giving you the tools, mindset, and fire to handle those high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence.

You are not just a patient—you are an active, powerful participant in your birth. 💛

Tune in and leave feeling informed, prepared, and 1000% ready to advocate like the fierce woman you are.

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Due dates have been treated like expiration dates for far too long—and it’s time to set the record straight.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything you actually need to know about due dates:

✨ Where the current system even came from (spoiler: it’s outdated!)

✨ Why your “due date” is really a month-long window of normal birth timing

✨ How labor truly begins (hint: it’s a baby-led process, not a calendar event)

✨ The real differences between premature, full-term, and post-dates pregnancies

✨ Why spontaneous labor—even when it feels like it’s taking forever—is often the safest and most powerful option for you and your baby

We’ll also dive into the history behind due date calculations, the big differences between how ACOG and midwifery models view post-dates, and why the fear around going “overdue” is often overblown and flat-out misinformed.

If you’re approaching your due date—or you’re already past it—and feeling the pressure, this episode is here to arm you with real facts, fresh perspective, and a reminder that your body isn’t broken.

It’s wise.

It’s working.

And it’s on your timeline—not the hospital’s.

Leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and fiercely confident in trusting your body’s process. You were made for this. 💛

Resources + Links:

🎯 Grab your free VBAC Game Plan

🎯 Get on the waitlist for the VBAC Without Regrets Course

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Birth is more than just contractions and pushing—

It’s a full-body, whole-person hormonal symphony designed to carry you through labor, help you bond with your baby, and support your postpartum recovery.

But here’s the thing: modern birth settings often disrupt this natural rhythm. And when we don’t understand what’s happening behind the scenes, we miss out on powerful tools that can actually make birth easier and more aligned with our body’s design.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the four major birth hormones—oxytocin, beta-endorphins, catecholamines, and prolactin—and how each one plays a critical role from early labor through the golden hour.

You’ll learn:

✨ What each hormone does during birth

✨ How to optimize them for a more physiologic, undisturbed labor

✨ Why the environment you birth in matters

✨ What simple shifts can help your hormones do their job beautifully

This isn’t just science—it’s your birth blueprint.

Let’s talk about how to work with your body instead of against it, so you can move through labor feeling more connected, more powerful, and more supported by the biology that’s always had your back.

Because your hormones? They’re your built-in birth team.

You just need to know how to let them lead. 💛

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You’ve seen them on Instagram—those pretty little quotes like “I trust my body” or “Each surge brings me closer to my baby.” But let’s be real… do affirmations actually work? Or are they just woo-woo fluff?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the science and soul behind birth affirmations—and why they are so much more than feel-good quotes. You’ll learn how to rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and speak to your subconscious in a way that actually sticks. This is about training your mind before labor so your body knows exactly what to do during.

Inside this episode:

✨ The neuroscience behind affirmations and why your brain believes what you tell it

✨ How affirmations impact your labor hormones like oxytocin and endorphins

✨ What makes an affirmation actually effective (spoiler: generic quotes won’t cut it)

✨ Daily rituals to make affirmations second nature before birth day

✨ Real examples you can start using today—whether you’re planning a cesarean, VBAC, unmedicated birth, or homebirth

Mama, the words you speak over yourself matter. Your thoughts shape your experience. Let’s use that power on purpose. 💥


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Pregnancy after loss is a journey filled with conflicting emotions—grief, joy, fear, hope—all woven together in the most tender way. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by certified birth and bereavement doula Sarah Lingle, who brings her heart, her story, and her expertise to the mic.

Sarah is a loss mom herself, and she knows firsthand what it means to carry life again after heartbreak. She shares what it truly looks like to hold space for both sorrow and celebration, how to support yourself (or someone you love) during pregnancy after loss, and why compassionate, trauma-informed care is absolutely essential.

Whether you’ve experienced loss personally, work with families navigating pregnancy after loss, or just want to better understand the emotional layers involved—this conversation is raw, real, and full of grace.

✨ Tune in for:

•What pregnancy after loss really feels like

•The importance of validation and personalized support

•How to find peace in the uncertainty and reclaim your story

You are not alone, and you are not broken. This episode is a soft place to land and a reminder that healing is possible—even in the waiting.

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