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God's will - Season Finalé

Caribbean Birth Stories - August 09, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have you ever felt like you just didn't know what was the next step on your journey?  Today's guest, Candace Guppy-Sobion, shares that unforgettable moment when God shared His plan with her. A fellow Trinbagonian, Candace is well-known for her career endeavors in party and travel planning as d...

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God's will - Season Finalé

Caribbean Birth Stories - August 09, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Have you ever felt like you just didn't know what was the next step on your journey?  Today's guest, Candace Guppy-Sobion, shares that unforgettable moment when God shared His plan with her. A fellow Trinbagonian, Candace is well-known for her career endeavors in party and travel planning as d...

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The power of mindset

Caribbean Birth Stories - August 02, 2022 14:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today’s guest, Korena Darnelle, is a native of one of the most influential island developing states in our region, Barbados.  Korena is a singer, writer, birth and lifestyle photographer and a fellow podcaster.  Korena is one of two Caribbean women I’ve interviewed this season who have so master...

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The power of mindset

Caribbean Birth Stories - August 02, 2022 14:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Today’s guest, Korena Darnelle, is a native of one of the most influential island developing states in our region, Barbados.  Korena is a singer, writer, birth and lifestyle photographer and a fellow podcaster.  Korena is one of two Caribbean women I’ve interviewed this season who have so master...

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Part 2: Her light can never be dimmed - Welcome baby Luke!

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 26, 2022 12:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Hi guys! It’s the second part of Amoy’s story and I can’t wait for you to have a listen.  We hear how giving birth has changed her outlook on life, yes, I promise you, it’s not all a bed of roses. She’s open about her challenges with breastfeeding and not giving up despite not finding the kind o...

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Part 2: Her light can never be dimmed - Welcome baby Luke!

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 26, 2022 12:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Hi guys! It’s the second part of Amoy’s story and I can’t wait for you to have a listen.  We hear how giving birth has changed her outlook on life, yes, I promise you, it’s not all a bed of roses. She’s open about her challenges with breastfeeding and not giving up despite not finding the kind o...

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Reclaiming her identity

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 19, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome back! The format of today’s episode is different in that my guest, Amoy Jacques, is actually pregnant at the time of this recording.  So, for the first time on Caribbean Birth Stories we get to hear from a pregnant woman about her expectations, fears, anxieties just before she gives birt...

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Reclaiming her identity

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 19, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Welcome back! The format of today’s episode is different in that my guest, Amoy Jacques, is actually pregnant at the time of this recording.  So, for the first time on Caribbean Birth Stories we get to hear from a pregnant woman about her expectations, fears, anxieties just before she gives birt...

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Re-gaining control amidst the chaos

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
It is with great pleasure I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Shari-Ann James, licensed Psychologist and certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional.  It was vital that I include Dr. James on season 3 because it has become abundantly clear that our mental health as parents, women, mothers, daughte...

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Re-gaining control amidst the chaos

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It is with great pleasure I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Shari-Ann James, licensed Psychologist and certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional.  It was vital that I include Dr. James on season 3 because it has become abundantly clear that our mental health as parents, women, mothers, daughte...

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Kieron Pollard - A man with a sense of purpose

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 05, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
So much has changed since I recorded this episode. At the time of recording, Kieron Pollard held the prestigious position of Windies T20 and One-day cricket captain.  However, on April 20th 2022, Polly (as he is affectionately called by many West Indian fans) announced his retirement from intern...

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Kieron Pollard - A man with a sense of purpose

Caribbean Birth Stories - July 05, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
So much has changed since I recorded this episode. At the time of recording, Kieron Pollard held the prestigious position of Windies T20 and One-day cricket captain.  However, on April 20th 2022, Polly (as he is affectionately called by many West Indian fans) announced his retirement from intern...

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A Young Veteran

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 28, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
When was the last time you met someone and it felt like you knew them for a lifetime?  Well that pretty much sums up my chat with Lisa...easy, engaging and informative!   Lisa is an award-winning TV broadcaster & reporter who currently works as the host for ‘Taste the Islands’, an internationa...

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A Young Veteran

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 28, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
When was the last time you met someone and it felt like you knew them for a lifetime?  Well that pretty much sums up my chat with Lisa...easy, engaging and informative!   Lisa is an award-winning TV broadcaster & reporter who currently works as the host for ‘Taste the Islands’, an internationa...

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The unspoken subject

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 21, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
My guest, Jihan Williams, takes us on an emotional journey, describing in crystal clear terms her initial struggle with infertility and the associated challenges when there is no explanation. "What's wrong with me now?" leads to an unexpected answer. Unfortunately, this story, doesn't follow a...

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The unspoken subject

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 21, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
My guest, Jihan Williams, takes us on an emotional journey, describing in crystal clear terms her initial struggle with infertility and the associated challenges when there is no explanation. "What's wrong with me now?" leads to an unexpected answer. Unfortunately, this story, doesn't follow a...

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Sacrifice with Joy

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 14, 2022 12:56 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Today’s episode is the second part of my fiery chat with Daniella, Kiola and Naette.  If you haven’t yet listened to part one, please check out episode 22 before listening to this one.  These three ladies discuss the sacrifices that they have made in their lives, with a major one being not resid...

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Sacrifice with Joy

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 14, 2022 12:56 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today’s episode is the second part of my fiery chat with Daniella, Kiola and Naette.  If you haven’t yet listened to part one, please check out episode 22 before listening to this one.  These three ladies discuss the sacrifices that they have made in their lives, with a major one being not resid...

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Who would've thought we'd be raising children outside of the Caribbean?

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today’s episode felt like a stroll down the famous, some may say infamous, Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.  It had been a while since I last chatted amongst a group of Trinbagonians, even if it was virtually, the banter was so invigorating that the energy was palpable, listen ...

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Who would've thought we'd be raising children outside of the Caribbean?

Caribbean Birth Stories - June 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Today’s episode felt like a stroll down the famous, some may say infamous, Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.  It had been a while since I last chatted amongst a group of Trinbagonians, even if it was virtually, the banter was so invigorating that the energy was palpable, listen ...

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The Allens (Part 2)

Caribbean Birth Stories - December 14, 2021 09:06 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Welcome to part 2 of the Season finalé!  In this episode we jump straight into the nitty gritty of the postpartum period from both parents' perspective. Please subscribe, rate and share so our Caribbean voices can be heard around the world! IG:@_miss.informed_ @steadyimagemediagroup YouTub...

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The Allens (Part 2)

Caribbean Birth Stories - December 14, 2021 09:06 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to part 2 of the Season finalé!  In this episode we jump straight into the nitty gritty of the postpartum period from both parents' perspective. Please subscribe, rate and share so our Caribbean voices can be heard around the world! IG:@_miss.informed_ @steadyimagemediagroup YouTub...

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The Allens (Part 1)

Caribbean Birth Stories - December 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Surprise! Today’s episode is my treat to you my wonderful listeners.  Many of you have asked me “when do we get to hear your birth story Chanol?” so it is with great pleasure I share our birth story with you today. My husband, Adrian, joins me on today’s episode reminding us that men do need sup...

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The Allens (Part 1)

Caribbean Birth Stories - December 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Surprise! Today’s episode is my treat to you my wonderful listeners.  Many of you have asked me “when do we get to hear your birth story Chanol?” so it is with great pleasure I share our birth story with you today. My husband, Adrian, joins me on today’s episode reminding us that men do need sup...

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When it's just too spicy

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 30, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
As many of you know Trinidad and Tobago has been hailed as the land of steelband, calypso, limbo, parang, chutney, soca and carnival.  So it is with great excitement I welcome today's guest, Anya Elias former bandleader of Spice Carinval band and a private section owner and designer at Tribe car...

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When it's just too spicy

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 30, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
As many of you know Trinidad and Tobago has been hailed as the land of steelband, calypso, limbo, parang, chutney, soca and carnival.  So it is with great excitement I welcome today's guest, Anya Elias former bandleader of Spice Carinval band and a private section owner and designer at Tribe car...

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The shepherdess

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 23, 2021 13:33 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
What do you do when the obstacles seem to get in your way of manifesting the family you’ve dreamed of?  My guest on today’s episode walks us down her path from Catholicism to Islam on her journey to motherhood.  Kristy is authentic and brave in our chat, discussing how choosing a person of a dif...

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The shepherdess

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 23, 2021 13:33 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
What do you do when the obstacles seem to get in your way of manifesting the family you’ve dreamed of?  My guest on today’s episode walks us down her path from Catholicism to Islam on her journey to motherhood.  Kristy is authentic and brave in our chat, discussing how choosing a person of a dif...

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Baby? or not (Part 2)

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 16, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
We ended off episode 16 with my guest Chantal describing how her mother supported her choice to not have children and the impact that abscence of parental pressure had on her journey. Let's tune in to hear what Lani and Jan Yves have to contribute to the discussion! No surprise, these ladies...

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Baby? or not (Part 2)

Caribbean Birth Stories - November 16, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We ended off episode 16 with my guest Chantal describing how her mother supported her choice to not have children and the impact that abscence of parental pressure had on her journey. Let's tune in to hear what Lani and Jan Yves have to contribute to the discussion! No surprise, these ladies...