Sometimes traumas occur that aren’t discussed or supported in the ways they should be. It takes some brave soul to forge the path in changing the narrative for those who follow. Today’s show is an important conversation of a personal story of egg donation, what can go wrong, and the emotional trauma that might follow. …
What are the key factors to wellness? Wellness is important for everyone, but is vitally important during pregnancy and the postpartum period, both for new moms AND dads. Let’s talk about the key factors on the path to wellness. Adrienne Griffen is the founder and Executive Director of Postpartum Support Virginia. She started PSVA…
Are you feeling it? You know holiday stress comes in different ways for each of us. It can make us feel frantic, overloaded, and completely overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m having a personal chat with you about the chaos and stress that we all tend to feel. It’s a good time to call it out…
What if YOUR idea of your birth plan and first few postpartum days differs wildly from what your in-laws imagine? How do you stay true to your values and set boundaries without causing an irreparable rift in the family? We’re tackling these topics and more on today’s show! Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional…
Chances are that you, or someone you know very well, has experienced pregnancy loss. The problem is that pregnancy loss is an uncomfortable subject to discuss, so these mothers often suffer in solitary silence. When you couple that with the lack of education, information, and support for these moms, you have a recipe for mental,…
We all know about the unfair stereotypes and stigma that exist in our society, but have you ever thought about—or experienced—what a plus-size woman goes through in pregnancy? The body shaming and unfair assumptions are particularly tough to take. Today’s guest is passionate about changing the stereotypes and offering help to these often unsupported moms.…