Finding Your Village
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -The goal of this podcast is to make the early days of parenting more connected. In show I focus on: birth, postpartum and parent mental health. This podcast is for soon-to-be-parents and parents of babies and toddlers. Each week this show will provide tips and resources to help you take care of yourself and your little ones.
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Episode 96: Why a Postpartum Course is so Important: Interview with Amanda Israel
April 03, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHello, thank you for listening to this episode of the Finding Your Village Podcast. My name is Amanda Gorman and I’m your host. My goal for this show is to make the early days of parenting more connected and my mission in life is to help parents who are pregnant or postpartum find their parenting village. I am also a mom and understand how important this is. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Pregnancy to Preschool Postpartum Class. I teamed up with my friend, Amanda Israel, to create thi...
Episode 95: Seven Experts to have in your Parenting Village
March 27, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBIn this solo episode, I am going to dive into the mission of Finding Your Village, which is to guide new parents in finding experts and resources to add to their villages. Get the 7 Experts to have in your Parenting Village Guide for free here! I started my Finding Your Village Podcast in 2020 — it sprouted from my passion for being a parent and connecting with other parents. There is so much information out there, and it can be really overwhelming. I felt compelled to share topics abou...
Episode 94: Postpartum Nutrition: Interview with Madison Holden
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today’s episode we are talking about postpartum nutrition and our guest is Madison Holden, who is a pediatric nurse and certified postpartum and baby nutritionist , and a mom of two. Her goal is to empower and provide knowledge to new moms to help nourish and replenish themselves after labor. So this episode is going to focus on doing just that. In the episode we discuss: The importance of Postpartum Nutrition Using nutrient dense food that are gentle on the digestive system right a...
Episode 93: When to Start Tummy Time
March 13, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn today’s solo episode I am talking all about Tummy Time: what it is, why it is important, how to do it, when to do it and how to help babies to enjoy it If you would like to save a guide to Tummy Time, you can download for free here! In the episode I discuss: What is it: allowing baby to spend time on their tummy when they are awake and alert The history behind Tummy Time: NYTimes article that I referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/parenting/baby/tummy-time It is important ...
Episode 92: Cord Blood Banking: Interview with Kathryn Cross
March 07, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn today’s episode we talk about cord blood banking and our guest is Kathryn Cross. Kathryn Cross is the founder of Anja Health, which she founded in memory of her brother, Andrew, who had cerebral palsy. In the episode we discuss: What cord blood banking is How cord blood cells can be helpful How you can store your baby’s umbilical cord blood, cord tissue and placenta What cord blood donation is What delayed cord clamping is How to get in touch with Kathryn: Website TikTok Anja ...
Episode 91: Getting the Support You Need for Postpartum: Interview with Royah Loie
February 27, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAnnouncement: My online Postpartum Class is available now! You can still get early access to the course (including the early access discount) until March 31st, find out more here: www.pregnancytopreschool.net Additionally, I would love to hear your feedback as a listener of this podcast: Here is the link to the feedback survey! In today's episode we are discussing how to get the postpartum support that you need and deserve. My guest today is Royah Loie. She is a certified doula, childbirth...
Episode 90: Happy Two Years FYV!
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MBI am celebrating two huge milestones today. The first is that Finding Your Village has turned two! The second is that the online Postpartum Class that I have been working on with my partner, Amanda Israel, is live and available for families to take! I would love to hear your feedback about what you would like to hear more about in this podcast. I would also like to hear about the season of life you are in, how I can best support you in that and if you have a specific podcast episode length...
Episode 89: Baby Temperament: Interview with Macall Gordon
February 13, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn today’s episode we are discussing baby temperament and specifically, we talk about alert babies or live wire babies. Our guest to talk about this is Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, author, sleep coach, and mom of two. She has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford and a master’s in Applied Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. She has conducted research on sleep, temperament, and parenting advice, and has worked with thousands of parents of alert, intense, sensitive non-sleepe...
Episode 88: Supporting your Partner’s Mental Health During Postpartum: Interview with Zach Watson
February 06, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn today’s episode we are discussing how you can support your partner’s mental health during the postpartum period. Our guest today is Zach Watson, who lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Alyssa and their 5 month old daughter. He is a teacher, self published author, a YouTube creator and a TikTok creator. In today’s episode we are going to be talking about his journey as a new Dad and how he has supported his wife and her mental health as they experienced the postpartum period together. ...
Episode 87: Reducing Stress in Pregnancy: Interview with Cheryl Furer
January 30, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThank you so much for listening to the episode today. We are going to be talking about how to reduce stress during pregnancy. Our guest is, Cheryl Furer, is a practicing midwife who has empowered hundreds of clients throughout their pregnancy, birth, and the first year postpartum. Her signature brand, Your Thriving Pregnancy, is helping to bring midwifery to pregnant women, so that clients discover their innate power and confidence, flourish through every transition, and celebrate changes wi...
Episode 86: Baby Massage: Interview with Helen Thompson
January 23, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn today’s episode, we are talking about baby massage. Our guest today is Helen Thompson. Helen has spent more than three decades working with babies and toddlers and currently lives on the beautiful North West coast of Tasmania, in Australia. She qualified in the United Kingdom as a nursery nurse/childcare educator. In 2010, Helen heard about baby/infant massage for the first time and decided to train to become an instructor after seeing how it helps build a magical bond between baby and pa...
Episode 85: Reducing Children's Fear of Shots and Doctors Visits: Interview with Dr. Jody Thomas
January 16, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn today’s episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jody Thomas, who is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. She is an internationally known expert on pediatric pain, she is also a founder and CEO of the Meg Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering kids and families to prevent and relieve pain and medical anxiety. She is the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former As...
Episode 84: Repairing While Parenting: Interview with Marisa Hughes
January 09, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn today’s episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Marisa Hughes, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. She specializes in trauma and maternal mental health. She has created a protocol called Repairing While Parenting that helps parents reparent themselves so that they can parent their kids with intention. She is passionate about cycle breaking and helping her clients heal. I got so much out of this conversation with Marisa and I hope...
Episode 83: Sleep is a Skill: Interview with Sierra Dante
December 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn today’s episode we are discussing baby sleep and that it is a skill! Our guest is Sierra Dante, who is an experienced Pediatric Sleep Consultant known for her simple, loving, and effective method and her belief that sleep is supposed to be easy. Sierra has helped over a thousand families make sleep easy for their newborns, babies, and school-age children with a 100% success rate. How to get in touch with Sierra: Website Instagram Facebook group Cheat Sheet! How to get in touch with...
Episode 82: Postpartum Care in France: Interview with Leslie Abraham
December 12, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn today’s episode I had the privilege of speaking with Leslie Abraham, who is a French perinatal osteopath DO and exercise specialist with over 12 years of international experience. She is the founder of Bonjour Baby, the creator of the Postpartum Body Solution program and the host of The Bonjour Baby podcast. When she moved to the US in 2016, Leslie was shocked by the differences between prenatal and postnatal care in Europe and in the US. And we are going to discuss many of those differen...
Episode 81: Preparing for Baby Feeding While Pregnant: Interview with Nicole Schwartz
December 05, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIn today’s episode, we discuss the importance of preparing for feeding baby before baby arrives. Our guest is Nicole Schwartz, who is a licensed and registered International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She serve families in person in the Atlanta area and worldwide via telehealth. Her goal is to empower families along their baby’s feeding journey by providing compassionate and evidence-based lactation support. How to get in touch with Nicole: Website Instagram Virtual Br...
Episode 80: Giving Birth Abroad: Interview with Rebecca Potts Aguire
November 28, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn today’s episode, I interview a fellow podcast host about her experience giving birth abroad. My guest is Rebecca Potts Aguirre, she is an artist based in Los Angeles. In addition to her work as an artist, she founded and hosts Teaching Artist Podcast, coordinates the Teaching Artists' Lounge in collaboration with Victoria Fry, and runs Play + Inspire Gallery in partnership with Maria Coit. Rebecca is also a K-12 Curriculum Designer for The Art of Education University. She lives in Hawthor...
Episode 79: Preparing Emotionally for Postpartum: Interview with Claryed Rasmusen
November 21, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn today’s episode we are talking about preparing for your emotional and mental needs after baby arrives. Our guest today is Claryed Rasmusen and she is a listener mama just like you! When she’s not soaking up stories and information about all things motherhood, she is found with her high school sweetheart, two littles, her young students, or in her indoor jungle! She is always seeking ways to be more connected to herself and those around her. How to get in touch with me: Sign up for a 4 ...
Episode 78: Postpartum Recovery for Moms in the Air Force: Interview with Caleb Pearson
November 14, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThank you so much for listening to today’s episode. We are talking about postpartum recovery for working moms, particularly those in the Air Force. Our guest today is Technical Sergeant Caleb Pearson, who has served in the United States Air Force for 16 years. In 2017 he created a program for postpartum active duty mothers to get back into war fighting shape. The program is called: Postpartum Rehabilitation and Reintegration Exercise Program or PRREP for short. The program is designed to e...
Episode 77: Solutions for Early Morning Wake-ups: Interview with Erin Junker
November 07, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThank you so much for listening to today’s episode. We are talking about baby sleep on this Daylight Savings Time morning! Our guest today is Erin Junker, she is a mom, sleep consultant and host of the Sleep Cues podcast. Erin is passionate about children’s sleep. She firmly believes that a well-rested family is a happier, healthier family. She is committed to working with tired parents to help them help their little ones get the healthy rest they need – that means getting amazing, uninter...
Episode 76: Webster Technique: Interview with Dr. Pam Stone
October 31, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBToday’s episode is special for me because I had the chance to interview my chiropractor, Dr. Pam Stone. In the episode, Dr. Pam talks about the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy and I share a little bit about my experience receiving this care during my second pregnancy. Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP owns a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA and has been certified in the Webster Technique since 1999 ( a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and di...
Episode 75: Journey through Pregnancy Loss: Interview with Lisa Anderson Shaffer
October 24, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today’s episode, I had the honor of interviewing a fellow podcaster and new friend, Lisa Anderson Shaffer. Lisa is an artist, psychotherapist and mental health advocate and educator. She is author of the book, These Three Things - a daily writing meditation journal, and host of the psychologically minded podcast, Joy is Now. Outside of her work in the wellness and mental health realm, Lisa is the Founder and CEO of the jewelry brand, Zelma Rose, creating sustainably handcrafted, exquisite...
Episode 74: Interview with The Tired Dad - Jon Gustin
October 17, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn today’s episode, I am speaking with Jon Gustin, who is a part time stay at home Dad, Personal trainer, and he makes parenting comedy skits on Tik Tok @the.tired.dad. In this episode, Jon and I talk about stereotypical gender roles for parents that are still very much in existence today, but how parenting during the pandemic is helping to make a paradigm shift in this area. I hope you enjoy the episode! In this episode we discuss: A trend going around TikTok this week is: Why is it that...
Episode 73: Mental Wellness Planning for Birthing Families: Interview with Stefanie Poole
October 10, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn today’s episode, we are discussing how to create a mental wellness plan. Our guest today is Stefanie Poole, who is a Mental Health Doula,™ counsellor, educator and mental wellness advocate who supports families to create and maintain a healthy heart and mind. She is the founder of Mumma Bees ™, (Peer Support and Training for Birthing Families), Birth Education For A Healthy Heart & Mind, ™ and Kindred Clubhouse. Stefanie is going to share with us what a mental wellness plan is, the impor...
Episode 72: Running a Business/Side Hustle While Parenting: Interview with Ali Wolf
October 03, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThank you so much for listening to the show today. In this podcast swap episode, Ali Wolf and I will discuss the challenges and triumphs that go along with running a business while raising babies and toddlers. Ali is a wife and mom to an adorable and energetic 11 month old girl. After spending nearly a decade as a TV news reporter and anchor in California and NYC, she became a mom during the pandemic. While navigating the postpartum stage, she created a successful Etsy shop, launched a websi...
Episode 71: Teaching Children about Emotions through Music: Interview with Rachel Davis
September 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThank you so much for listening to the show today. In this episode, we are talking about teaching children emotional health through the use of music. Our guest is Rachel Davis, she is the Founder of LaLa Tigers, a TEDx Speaker, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Songwriter and mama of 2 boys, who she has raised single handedly for the last 7 years. Through her online intentional parenting programme Raise a Tiger, Rachel combines her experiences of personal growth, mental & emotional health, p...
Episode 70: Entering Motherhood as a Cycle Breaker: Interview with Ataahua Tukaramaene
September 19, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThank you so much for listening to the show today. In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Ataahua Tukaramaene, who goes by Tah for short. Tah is a new parent, cycle breaker, and mental health advocate on a mission to encourage and support mothers in their journey. In this episode, Tah shares her personal journey with both becoming a mother and breaking the stigma of mental health issues. I hope you enjoy the episode! In this episode we discuss: Tah’s story of battling mental h...
Episode 69: Prenatal Yoga: Interview with Kate Baran
September 12, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThanks for listening to today’s episode where we will be talking about prenatal yoga. Taking a prenatal yoga class can be so beneficial if you are pregnant. It is a good form of exercise for both your body and mind. It encourages you to practice mindfulness on the mat and you can use what you learn on the mat during labor, birth and postpartum. Our guest today is Kate Baran. She started the Nimble Yogini, where she teaches virtual prenatal yoga classes. In the episode today, Kate talks abo...
Episode 68: Replay: Unmedicated vs Epidural Birth
September 05, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis weeks episode is a replay of one of my earliest episodes! In today’s episode I will be comparing what its like to give birth with an epidural vs. without any pain medication. My goal is to give you insight into what you can expect in both scenarios. Takeaway: Both births were great, epidurals are great, birthing naturally is great, there are pros and cons with both. I have my own personal reasons why I chose to try giving birth without pain medication with my daughter and I have re...
Episode 67: Postpartum Support International
August 29, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBIn today’s episode I am trying out something new: I am doing a short RAVE solo episode where I rave about something or someone that is great. Today I am raving about Postpartum Support International! Total disclaimer: I am the new Treasurer of the PSI Georgia chapter Board of Directors. So, I am totally biased, but one of the reasons why I volunteer with this organization is because of the wonderful work that they do in the world. I love PSI because of their mission and vision and becaus...
Episode 66: Mamas in Training: Interview with Jessica Lorion
August 22, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBAnnouncement: Registration is open for the September Finding Your Village Birth Class. The classes are on Wednesday nights starting on September 8th at 7pm EST. You can register or find out more info at www.findingyourvillage.com/classes In today’s episode we are discussing the topic of Mamas in training. Our guest today is Jessica Lorion. Jessica has spent the past 10 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the Host and Producer of the Mamas in Trainin...
Episode 65: Setting Boundaries during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Interview with Trisha Goodall
August 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAnnouncement: Registration is open for the September Finding Your Village Birth Class. The classes are on Wednesday nights starting on September 8th at 7pm EST. You can register or find out more info at www.findingyourvillage.com/classes In today’s episode we are discussing setting boundaries during pregnancy and postpartum. Our guest is Trisha Goodall, she is a Mom Strategist, postpartum doula, life coach, and speaker. Trisha helps busy moms move from overwhelmed to joyful through customiz...
Episode 64: Replay: How to heal from Diastasis Recti: Interview with Shelley DiCecco
August 08, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis weeks episode is a replay of one of my most downloaded episodes. I also recently uploaded a video of the ab approximation exercise discussed in this episode on my TikTok page. Click here to follow me on TikTok and to watch that video: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingyourvillage In this episode we discuss: Shelley’s background as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Shelley is a PT at Sports Rehab at Brookhaven She also teaches entry level Physical Therapists at a medical school in Atl...
Episode 63: Importance of Breath Awareness During Labor
August 01, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn today’s solo show I discuss how breath awareness helps during labor, and really during any uncomfortable or painful experience. In the episode I go over: The difference between pain and suffering A quote from Pam England’s book Ancient Map for Modern Birth What the “monkey mind” is What breath awareness is (hint: it does not teach you how to breath) The foundation for breath awareness An exercise to practice breath awareness An exercise to deepen the breath awareness practice w...
Episode 62: Breastfeeding Support: Interview with Amanda Gorman
July 25, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAnnouncements First: Big shoutout and congratulations to Christi Matusiak, she was a guest on the show in episode 44 and she just published her first book! It is called Coordinating the Chaos, and it's a holistic take on balancing hormones postpartum and cultivating the energy to show up as the exceptional, nurturing mother you want to be. This book is available for pre-order right now on her website and I have linked to it in the show notes for this episode: https://www.christymatusiakdc.c...
Episode 62: Breastfeeding Support: Interview with Amanda Gorman
July 25, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAnnouncements First: Big shoutout and congratulations to Christi Matusiak, she was a guest on the show in episode 44 and she just published her first book! It is called Coordinating the Chaos, and it's a holistic take on balancing hormones postpartum and cultivating the energy to show up as the exceptional, nurturing mother you want to be. This book is available for pre-order right now on her website and I have linked to it in the show notes for this episode: https://www.christymatusiakdc.c...
Episode 61: How to Lengthen Short Naps: Interview with Kim West
July 18, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome to Season 3 of the Finding Your Village podcast. I am so excited to be kicking off a new season with one of my favorite parenting experts, Kim West! Before I introduce Kim and the topic for our show today I wanted to let you know what I have been working on in the past few weeks while the show has been on summer break! I have been able to spend some quality time with my family and have fun one on one time with my kids.I have opened up my virtual 4 week online childbirth classes and...
Episode 60: Cloth Diapering: Interview with Gigi Vera Vincent
June 20, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday’s episode will wrap up the end of season 2 of the Finding Your Village podcast. I am taking a vacation from the show as I prepare to launch by birth classes on July 7th! Season 3 of the podcast starts on July 18th! In today’s episode we are talking all about cloth diapers! I had the pleasure of talking to Gigi Vera Vincent, who is a postpartum doula, mother to three toddlers, including twins, and a wife to her high school sweetheart. As a former teacher, her love languages are plann...
Episode 59: Postpartum Hormone Imbalances: Interview with Erica Hull
June 13, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today’s episode we are discussing Postpartum Hormone imbalances. This is a very cool episode for me because I had the chance to opportunity to interview a friend and the wife of my husband’s cousin, Erica Hull! Erica is a board certified Physician Assistant, mother of 2 and lives with her husband and sons in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is so knowledgeable about conventional and integrative medicine, how the body responds to stress and what we can do to get back in balance. In this episode we ...
Episode 58: Marijuana Addiction and Motherhood
June 06, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBI have been working toward and waiting for the right time to share this episode with you. I am a recovering marijuana addict. I am sharing my story today for two main reasons: first is to not keep this a secret anymore. Second, I would like to share my story of recovery, redemption and freedom in hopes of encouraging others. I started smoking weed in college, I liked it better than drinking. I have a lot of anxiety and it calmed me down. By the time I was 22 I was smoking everyday from mo...
Episode 58: Marijuana Addiction and Motherhood
June 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBI have been working toward and waiting for the right time to share this episode with you. I am a recovering marijuana addict. I am sharing my story today for two main reasons: first is to not keep this a secret anymore. Second, I would like to share my story of recovery, redemption and freedom in hopes of encouraging others. I started smoking weed in college, I liked it better than drinking. I have a lot of anxiety and it calmed me down. By the time I was 22 I was smoking everyday from mo...
Episode 57: Hypnobabies Childbirth Preparation: Interview with Kerry Tuschhoff
May 30, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this week’s episode we round out our series on birth preparation classes and discuss Hypnobabies. I was honored to interview the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, Kerry Tuschhoff last week. Kerry is a nationally renowned speaker and writer on a wide range of women's pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her subjects include prenatal and childbirth choices, informed consent issues, health and low-risk status concerns, comfort in childbirth, the power of birth langua...
Episode 57: Hypnobabies Childbirth Preparation: Interview with Kerry Tuschhoff
May 30, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this week’s episode we round out our series on birth preparation classes and discuss Hypnobabies. I was honored to interview the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, Kerry Tuschhoff last week. Kerry is a nationally renowned speaker and writer on a wide range of women's pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her subjects include prenatal and childbirth choices, informed consent issues, health and low-risk status concerns, comfort in childbirth, the power of birth langua...
Episode 56: The Bradley Method Childbirth Preparation: Interview with Michelle Gabriel-Caldwell & Brent Caldwell
May 23, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with a husband and wife childbirth instructor team! I had the chance to interview Brent Caldwell and Michelle Gabrielle-Caldwell about their experience teaching the Bradley Method childbirth class. Michelle and Brent have been married since 1997, they always knew they wanted children. Blessed with two great kids, they didn't realize how impactful the birthing experiences were until sharing theirs with friends and family. Michelle's first pr...
Episode 55: Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Preparation Class: Interview with Cat LaPlante
May 16, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn today’s episode, I am focusing on a newer childbirth preparation program from Evidence Based Birth. I had a chance to sit down with Cat LaPlante, who is the Director of the Instructor Program at Evidence Based Birth®. She is a certified childbirth educator, certified doula, and an Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Cat's passion is empowering birthing people and their partners through evidence based education and supporting their informed choices. In this episode we discuss: The ...
Episode 54: Hypnobirthing Childbirth Preparation: Interview with Sara Rossi
May 09, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn today’s episode, I continue this month’s podcast series on childbirth preparation programs. I had the opportunity to interview Sara Rossi, who is a Hynobirthing Instructor. Sara started as a prenatal yoga instructor and In 2007 she got certified in Hypnobirthing, the Marie Mongan Method and as an Infant Massage Instructor by the International Association of Infant massage. Drawing on her experience as a mother, a prenatal yoga teacher, childbirth and infant massage educator, Sara looks...
Episode 53: Birthing From Within Childbirth Preparation: Interview with Nikki Shaheed
May 02, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn today’s episode I am kicking off the series about childbirth preparation classes. I am featuring a different type of birth education program each week in the month of May. I had the privilege of interviewing Nikki Shaheed and she is a certified Trainer, Mentor, and Doula for Birthing from Within, as well as the author of Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal. Nikki is passionate about bringing balance and self-compassion to the childbearing year. She lives in San Antonio, TX with her husband...
Episode 52: Doulas are for Every Birthing Person: Interview with Kathryn Courtoy
April 25, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThank you so much for listening to the Finding Your Village podcast, before I get into the details about today’s episode. I wanted to let you all know that in the month of May, I will be publishing a series of podcast episodes all about childbirth preparation classes. As I finish the last steps of getting certified to become a childbirth educator myself, I wanted to feature different preparation philosophies and some popular classes. My opinion about birth preparation is that it is import...
Episode 51: Attachment Theory and EMDR: Interview with Eden Hyder
April 18, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn today’s episode, I am doing another Podcast swap! That means that this episode is also airing in the near future on my guest’s show, which is called Inside Out Podcast Today Eden Hyder and I are discussing attachment theory and EMDR. Eden Hyder is a licensed therapist, psychology teacher and mother of two who is passionate about helping others understand themselves, their relationships and their kids from the inside out. She does this through her counseling practice Inside Out Collabor...
Episode 50: Be Her Village: Interview with Kaitlin McGreyes
April 11, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is episode 50 of the Finding Your Village podcast!!! I am so excited to have released 50 episodes and I would like to thank everyone who has listened to an episode and to all of the wonderful guests who have shared their time and expertise on the show. In today’s episode, I talk to Kaitlin McGreyes who is a mom, Doula and the Founder of Be Her Village, which is an online Baby Registry for parent services and support, rather than physical baby products. It is like the “Honeyfund” for b...