Be Loud About What Matters Podcast
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Welcome to the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast. On this podcast, I will be bringing light to topics that are important but not discussed enough within our society. Episodes will include a range of topics, starting with the journey to pregnancy, birth and motherhood, holistic healing and nutrition, and the importance of true informed consent and medical freedom. The goal of this podcast is to create connections, share stories, information, and resources to educate and empower people in their own personal journey.
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How Mindset Shift and Restorative Exercise Can Help You Heal
June 26, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I sit down with Isaac Wildermuth. Isaac shares a bit about his journey to healing, how powerful our minds really are, and ultimately, how we are responsible for our healing. He touches on his journey with pain and how he helps others make shifts within their own lives to take control of their health. Isaac is a Liscensed Massage Therapist, corrective exercise specialist, and holistic health coach who specializes in helping p...
Living in Integrity + Forging Your Own Path with Chris Linscome
February 10, 2023 20:25 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Linscome. Over the course of the next hour, Chris opens up about his healing journey and what he's learned about health, his decision to leave Naturopathic medical school, and his vision for himself and his family in the coming years. Chris is a writer, former naturopathic medical student, current truck driver, soldier, husband and father, and truth and meaning seeker. In 2021 he wal...
Educating Yourself and Advocating Fearlessly During Pregnancy and Birth with Dr. Sarah Leahy
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm FINALLY chatting with my dear friend Dr. Sarah Granite. She shares a bit about her own births, how she became comfortable using her voice, why it's so important to be informed and know all your options going into birth, AND why unnecessary inductions happen, specifically around the holidays. This episode empowers and encourages women to do their own research, heal, and boldly advocate for themselves. Dr. Sarah is a chiro...
Helping Men Heal and Become Better Versions of Themselves with Jordan Candlish
November 19, 2022 13:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Jordan Candlish. He shares a bit about his own healing journey, how to begin your healing journey, the importance of healing for ourselves, how our healing positively impacts every relationship in our lives - with our family, friends, significant others, and children. Jordan Candlish is a former semi pro athlete, speaker, and performance coach. He is the founder of State Shifters, a brand dedicated to helpin...
Birth, Breastfeeding Education, and Reducing Anxiety with Lo Nigrosh
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn this week's episode, I'm chatting with Lo - a mother, CLC, doula and host of the Milk Making Minutes Podcast. She shares a bit about her pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding journeys, as well as the importance of breastfeeding education and awareness. Lo Nigrosh is a mother of two ages 8 and 4. It was her intense struggle to breastfeed her oldest that led her to birth and lactation work. She is now a doula, a childbirth educator, a certified lactation counselor who will be sitting for ...
Healing your Inner Child and Shifting Your Parenting Approach with Sarah R. Moore
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast I'm chatting with Sarah R. Moore. Sarah and I connected on Instagram, bonding over our thoughts and feelings surrounding gentle parenting and motherhood. She shares a bit about her new book, working as a positive parenting coach, how to shift your perspective on parenting when you're feeling stuck, and the importance of healing your inner child. This is an episode full of real-life experience and tips you don't want to miss out...
Cancer Diagnosis, Keeping an Open Mind, and Healing with Emily Sweeney
October 21, 2022 16:30 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBOn this week’s epsiode, I’m chatting with Emily Sweeney. Emily’s mom received a cancer diagnosis about a year ago and Emily became her caregiver and advocate. She shares a bit about her mom‘s journey, and her own journey, as well as the importance of doing your own research, healing and advocating for yourself and the people you love. Emily has long had a passion for healthy, simple living but after her Mom was diagnosed with cancer last year she started to dive even deeper. She is interes...
Doing Your Own Research and Advocating for Your Children with Dasha Hanson
October 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn this week's episode, I sit down with a dear friend of mine, Dasha. In this episode, Dasha shares a bit about her son's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and journey, while also sharing how she began asking questions when things didn't add up. She discusses how and why she began doing her own research, finding alternative treatment options that aren't as damaging or invasive to the body, and the importance of advocating for your children. This is a conversation that everyone needs to hear, but ...
Birth, Babies, and Business with Katie O'Mara
October 07, 2022 13:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn this week's episode, I'm chatting with the Katie O'Mara! Katie and I connected on Instagram after I discovered the product that she created - Trail Magik which is a carrier for kids whose parents are looking to raise their kids loving to hike and be outside! I reached out because I loved their product and then realized Katie and I had much more in common. We bonded over chatting about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, motherhood and homeschooling. In this episode, Katie shares a bit about ...
The Importance of the Mother Baby Dyad and Unpopular Opinions with Alicia Crews
July 24, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn this week's episode, I'm sitting down with Alicia to discuss the erasure of the word "mother", the importance of the mother-baby dyad and some other opinions that may be deemed "unpopular" or "controversial". Buckle up, this is a juicy one! Alicia is an RN turned stay at home mom to 5 children. She loves to address the uncomfortable conversations to help women and mothers dig deep and heal. Connect with Alicia on Instagram The Coffee and Consent Podcast
How to Bring more Creative Expression into Your Life with Angela Spazianto
July 05, 2022 19:55 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this week's episode, I sit down to chat with Angie about the importance of creative expression (as mamas and women) but also for our children as well! Angie shares a bit about her own journey, how she became so passionate for this work, how she's running a business while raising her babes and how we can bring more creativity and mindfulness into our lives (and in turn, the lives of our children). Ange is an educator, self-taught artist, mama, and the heart and hands behind her creative b...
The Importance of Natural Health + Pediatric Chiropractic Care with Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson
June 24, 2022 12:11 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson to chat about holistic health and the numerous benefits of pediatric chiropractic care. A blurb from Dr. Marty + Nancy: The challenge for the next generation of parents is becoming evident during this unique time. Children, in many ways, are more challenged than ever. Their ability to adapt and thrive is being tested. We must step up, not shy away from the challenge. Recently the CDC has lowered the bar for dev...
Tuning into your body and Conscious Conception with Loren De La Cruz
May 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Loren! We discuss the phases of women's cycles, fertility, conception and the importance of healing inside and out. Its jam packed full of helpful information for everyone, but specifically women! Loren Sofía is a Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in end-to-end fertil...
The benefits of Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood with Dr. Nicole Short.
April 29, 2022 02:42 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Nicole Short. We discuss the nervous system, chiropractic care, and its benefits for everyone - specifically for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We also touch on the importance of chiropractic care for babies after birth and as they grow! About Nicole: Dr. Nicole Short and is the co-owner and practicing chiropractor at Rise Chiropractic & Nutrition in Columbus, Ohio. She works alongsid...
The Nervous System, Trauma, Energy Work and Healing with Dr. Kathryn Liveriadis
April 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Kathryn Liveriadis. I recently discovered Kathryn on Instagram and was absolutely fascinated by her work and wanted to learn more. We discussed trauma and how it impacts your nervous system, her own healing journey, what her work with clients looks like, and how our heart energy impacts those around us.
Journey to Health and Living Well with Michelle Bibbens
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I sit down for an in-person chat with Michelle Bibbens. I had the honor of hosting her in our home while she was visiting MA to speak at a wellness event. This is an up close and personal conversation between two soul sisters. We chat about everything from Michelle's journey to healing to herbs and starting a business you're passionate about. Check it out!
Motherhood, Midwifery, and Home Birth with Joyce Kimball
March 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Joyce Kimball. Joyce and I connected awhile back and this podcast is long overdue! We bonded over birth work, healing, and our love of babies (and dislike for the broken health care system). We chat about motherhood, birth, postpartum, midwifery vs OB care, and the importance of a more hands off approach to birth.
What Older Generations may not know about Infant Development + Parenting with Karlie Davis
January 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I have my mama friend Karlie on with us! Karlie is a mama and an incredible resource on responsive parenting and ALL things motherhood. We discuss everything from the newborn stage to tongue and lip ties, infant and child development, to the importance of responding to our children in the way they deserve to be responded to. You don't want to miss it!
Myths about Mindset with Jayden Leigh
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I have Jayden back on with us. In our last episode together, Jayden shared his own personal journey with parenting, mindfulness, and healing. We dive into a discussion on why mindset hacks only work temporarily and the importance of allowing our children to express their emotions, as well as feeling and releasing our emotions as parents.
Trauma, Healing, Parenting + Real Talk with Nicki French
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBOn today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, Nicki and I are discussing a bunch of topics that are deemed "controversial" by many people in our society. We cover a range of topics from sleep training, trauma, attachment, pregnancy and birth, and gentle parenting. A free-flowing conversation between two like-minded mamas. It's a juicy one, you don't want to miss it!
Maternal Mental Health and Preparing for Postpartum with Kelsie
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBOn today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I'm chatting with Kelsie. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from maternal (and infant) mental and emotional health, communicating your needs, preparing for birth and things that may come up during the postpartum period and how to address them. Kelsie shares what she sees with clients and different tools that mothers and husbands can utilize to help them regulate their emotions.
Doing Your Own Research and Trusting your Intuition with Sarah Smits
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBOn today's episode, I am chatting with the brilliant Sarah Smits. Sarah is an incredibly multi-faceted woman, she wears many hats. She is a midwife, lactation consultant, healer, and pregnancy workout instructor. We discuss how she got into birth work, compare her experiences with hospital birth and homebirth, HOW to do your own research before and during pregnancy in order to make fully informed decisions (and avoid birth trauma) and the importance of trusting your intuition.
Internal Healing and Mindful Parenting with Jayden Leigh
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast I am chatting with Jayden Leigh. Jayden is sharing his personal journey with healing and parenting after going through an unexpected diagnosis and healing journey with his daughter that he and his wife's world upside down. We discuss the importance of healing as parent and how in turn it can help heal our children and impact the way we show up in the world as person and parent.
The Power of Meditation During Pregnancy with Nathalie Walton
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MBOn this week's episode of The Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I am chatting with Nathalie Walton. Nathalie is the CEO and co-founder of the Expectful App. Expectful is an incredible meditation app and tool for mamas! Today we are chatting about the importance of mindfulness and meditation during pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. Join us to learn more about how meditation can positively impact you and your baby! Nathalie and the Expectful team have created a special promo for NEW u...
Regulating Your Emotions and The Five Love Languages of Children
October 24, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 37.1 MBI've been feeling called to doing more solo episodes lately so today I'm chatting about how your energy impacts your children's behavior and the 5 love languages of children. If you're unfamiliar with love languages, I highly recommend taking the quiz to determine yours and also reading this book to figure out your child's as well. Understanding your child and mindful parenting is incredibly important when it comes to the mental, emotional, and physical health of your child.
It's Time to say Goodbye to Fragrance, Here's Why
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBToday's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast is another solo episode with me! I'm chatting about fragrance, what it is, and reasons why you need to get it the heck out of your home (and life!) This episode covers the basics - it doesn't launch into all of the studies but I'm happy to provide you with more info if you're interested. I wrap up the episode by discussing ways you can begin to lead a non-toxic life!
Social Media Censorship: The Modern Day Book burning
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 27.1 MBI'm back after an unintended break from recording to chat about the censorship happening on social media. Feeling especially fired up about this topic, as it hit close to home last week. I'm discussing the importance of people being able to share their opinions, factual information and lived experiences without being silenced or deleted. Check it out.
Unconditional Parenting, Healing Generational Trauma, Holistic Health and Breathwork with William
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with William. William and I connected via Instagram based on our shared passion for holistic healing, responsive parenting, birth, and our passion for educating others within those spaces. Today we're discussing generational parenting patterns and trauma, how this shows up in every aspect of our lives - mentally, physically and emotionally and ways in which we can heal so we show up better for ourselves and our chi...
Unnecessary Medical Intervention and What Birth Could Look like without it with Nicki French
July 31, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with my wonderful friend Nicki French. Nicki and I are discussing the overuse of medical interventions during birth, how obstetric violence is far too common and what birth can really look like if left undisturbed.
Autonomous Birth + Mindset Shift with Kyleigh
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I am joined by Kyleigh (the autonomy mommy). We're chatting about the importance of bodily autonomy (in general, but especially during labor), educating yourself on all of your options before giving birth and how to shift your mindset to achieve the birth of your dreams.
Birth, Motherhood, and Healing from Big Pharma with Claudia Sinclair
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with my brilliant mama friend, Claudia. Claudia is a wealth of information when it comes to motherhood, nutrition, birth, and healing holistically from adverse reactions of shots. She shares a bit about her births (a hospital birth vs. home birth), motherhood, and her son's journey to health.
Be Loud About What Matters - Fear Mongering + Birth Within Hospitals
June 26, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBANNOUNCEMENT: The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is now The Be Loud About What Matters Podcast! This week's episode is a solo episode with me! I share the reasoning behind the name change to the podcast, what the podcast will be focusing on and go into a lengthy discussion on fear mongering and traumatic birth experiences within the hospital settings. You don't want to miss this one!
Pregnancy, Birth + Essential Oils with Stephanie Fritz, The Essential Midwife
June 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBOn this week's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, Stephanie Fritz, also known as The Essential Midwife joins us! Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, babies and essential oils. We chat about advocating for yourself during pregnancy, deciding on the type of birth you'd like to have, essential oils and some hilarious birth stories.
Hannah + Jack's Fight for Medical Custody
May 12, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 35.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Hannah Riley. Hannah is a nurse, mom and medical freedom advocate. I connected with Hannah last week after her friend shared her story with me and HAD to have her on the podcast. Last week, a judge ruled in favor of having her son receive 40 vaccines in one year to become up-to-date for school despite him never being vaccinated and having a medical and religious exemption. On this episode, Hannah shar...
Homebirth and the Importance of Doing Research during Pregnancy with Katie Wood
May 02, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 35.5 MBOn today's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Katie Wood. Katie shares her journey with trying to conceive, her pregnancy and her homebirth with us. She touches on the importance of true informed consent regarding hormonal birth control and medical interventions during birth. She also touches on the importance of nutrition during the pregnancy and postpartum period.
Informed Consent, Medical Freedom + CV Vax discussion
April 23, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBToday's episode is a solo episode with me! I haven't been on in a few weeks and there have been some topics that are weighing on me that I felt the need to chat about. The topics include the importance of true informed consent, medical freedom and the covid vaccines.
Mom Life, Gut Health + Non Toxic Living with Tierney Tighe
April 16, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 39 MBOn this week's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my mama friend Tierney. Tierney and I connected on IG before our daughters were born in 2019 (they're a few weeks apart)! We bonded over our passion for holistic health and nutrition and the rest is history. Today she is sharing a bit about her pregnancy and birth, gut health, the importance of living a non-toxic life, ways we can empower others to take control of their health and how to model holistic ...
Creating your Birth Plan with Gabrielle Cohen
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I'm chatting with Gabrielle Cohen. Gabrielle and I connected on Instagram and decided to carry our conversation over to the podcast. Today we're discussing creating a birth plan, being mindful of the language you use when discussing labor and birth and the importance of knowing what all of your options are when giving birth!
The Importance of Postpartum Support with Melissa Bowley
April 03, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Melissa Bowley! Melissa is the CEO + Founder of the Flourish Collective - which she founded after seeing the need for proper postpartum care for mothers. On today's episode we're chatting about her birth stories and journey into motherhood, how hard it is to find proper postpartum care, and the importance of having a support system. This was such a beautiful conversation about pregnancy, birth, mom life...
IUI, Conceiving Naturally, and finding a work life balance with Courtney Gettings
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 38.8 MBOn today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I have my inspiring mama friend, Courtney Gettings back on with us. Courtney was one of the first guests I had on the HBBAB podcast when I launched it last year. On the last episode, she shared her own experience with her journey to conceive, infertility and loss, and becoming a mom to her daughter. Today she's back to chat about conceiving their son naturally, having two children under two, and finding work life balance. Thi...
How Exercising Throughout Pregnancy Prepares you for Birth with Meaghan Brunelle
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with another one of my besties, Meaghan Brunelle. Meaghan is inspiring, strong, badass and brilliant. Today she shares more about her journey to conceive, the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, how working out helps prepare you for birth, and mom life.
Real talk, Motherhood and Finding your Creative Flow with Brittany Bacinski
March 14, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this week’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I’m chatting with my badass, inspiring mama friend Brittany Bacinski. This is an episode where two mamas sit down, talk about all the ebbs and flows and ups and downs of motherhood. It’s an open and honest conversation about being mothers while also trying to find ourselves again. We chat about motherhood, postpartum and the importance of getting your creative juices flowing.
Be Loud About What Matters
March 05, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBToday on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond podcast, I'm celebrating our 50th episode! I'm celebrating by doing a solo episode with me! I'm chatting about the importance of speaking up, using your voice, and being loud about what matters to you. I'm sharing a bit about the topics I will be discussing more and why they matter so much to me as a mother who cares deeply about babies, children and the health and well being of everyone!
IVF, Mya Hope, and Life as a new mom with Kelsey Santiago
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38 MBOn this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my best friend Kelsey Santiago. In this episode, she shares her experience with trying to conceive, her IVF journey, the birth of her beautiful baby girl, Mya Hope, and her thoughts on the fourth trimester as a new mom. We also touch on the importance of following your gut and intuition as a mama. It's an open, honest, and beautiful conversation between two best friends sharing our experiences with our...
Tuning into Your Body and Natural Family Planning with Helen Doran
February 19, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBToday on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Helen Doran. Helen shares her personal experience with tracking, Natural Family Planning (NFP), how hormonal birth control can impact your body and health, and the importance of listening to your body and what it’s trying to tell you. We a have an open and honest conversation about each of our individual journeys with our cycles and why holistic health matters so much to each of us!
Your Children Aren't Here to Serve You
February 14, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is a bit of a continuation of last week's episode. It's another solo episode with me! I'm chatting about what may be considered an unpopular opinion: the idea that your children are not here to serve you. I'm diving deep into a conversation about child-led parenting and the fact that their purpose is not to follow in your footsteps. I also touch on how the pressure from family and society can impact every aspect of our lives.
Your children aren't here to serve you
February 14, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.9 MBOlivia is a mama, pregnancy, birth and postpartum coach, holistic health educator, and gentle parenting advocate. She is the founder of Healthy Balanced Birth, a platform for expectant mothers, partners, new parents, and birth professionals. She works one-on-one with clients and families to provide them with information about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood that is specifically catered to their individual needs. website: Healthy Balanced Birth instagram: https://www.instag...
Respectful Parenting and Breaking Generational Patterns
February 06, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 27.8 MBToday's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is a solo episode with me. I'm discussing my own personal experiences, the importance of respectful and responsive parenting and breaking generational parenting patterns. The purpose of this episode is to help you (as a parent or caregiver) to reflect on the way you were parented and how it has impacted your life - specifically how you view yourself and your relationships.
Breastfeeding, VBAC, Motherhood, and Non-Toxic Living with Annie
January 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBOn today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I'm chatting with Annie. Annie and I connected years ago at SOWA (a farmer's market in the Boston area). We instantly clicked and have been in contact ever since. Today we have an open and honest conversation the importance of supporting mothers, breastfeeding, and non-toxic living. She shares her experience growing up watching her mother breastfeed, her own personal experience as a mother, and what drove her to launch Annie'...
Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood with Megan Drake
January 22, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this week’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I’m chatting with my mama friend Megan Drake. Megan and I connected with each other on Instagram. Our passion for holistic health, non toxic living and motherhood brought us together. Today Megan is sharing a bit about her pregnancy experiences, birth stories, and motherhood. It’s an awesome episode between two mamas!