Stay ConnectedAll about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork.
Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails – infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.
Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and New Parent Educator. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry to term.
After having 3 children of her own after the age of 40, Elizabeth believes taking a more holistic approach is the key to success when attempting to conceive. Now she has helped hundreds of women achieve their dreams of conception and parenthood in 20+ countries around the world. She supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage loss, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support.
With over 30k followers on Instagram, Elizabeth is the host of the Podcast, Pretty Little Tribe. For her expertise, she has been featured on Good Morning Washington and ABC 10 Sacramento, in Parade Magazine and Romper, on podcasts, The Transition Channel and The Bachelor to the Burbs and she is a contributor to the book Naturally Conceived.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message• postpartum mental health: experienced PPA, and D-MER
• mother athlete / working mom / How I’ve navigated not being the SAHM everyone told me I’d want to be
• co-parenting and constant change.
There is no finish line to growing into my role as a mother.
Sarah is a freelance social media marketing and copywriting expert.
IN HER WORDS:
As one of the uncountable Sarahs from the 80s, I also go by Mac, Sarah Mac, or That Sarah Mac. I’m a creative writer and poet as well as an online marketer and copywriter. I am a mom of two. I am a reluctant “cat person”.
Professionally, I help brands of all sizes, from Shopify and Walmart to Athletes for Yoga and Telos, tell their unique stories while attracting and engaging their ideal audiences. My marketing site can be found at thatsarahmac.com.
FIND HER HERE:
thatsarahmac.com
Sarahmackaywriting.com
We talked about upbringing, meeting, and dating, her first pregnancy resulting in a miscarriage, then kids being born a year apart. Their commitment to each other, their relationship, and their kids are amazing to hear. They waited to have sex until marriage - and it was Colleen's first time. That allowed them to form other strong connections with each other outside of physical intimacy. Christianity is the foundation of their relationship.
- What to do when we disagree
- Fostering togetherness in our home
- Financial structure/joint ventures and goals/unity
- Calendar planning
- Daily commitment
Eddie is an Author/Speaker and Financial Coach
FIND THEM HERE:
Website:
https://eddiethomason.com
https://instagram.com/eddiethomason_?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/colleen_thomason_?utm_medium=copy_link
Facebook:
@thomasoneddie
YouTube:
Eddie Thomason
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiethomason
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-thomason-0863681a9
Eddies First Interview:
https://youtu.be/yzvj3UcN0fs
Hear Olivia's second birth story and how she found her voice!
Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and not Forgotten
HER FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/LacXqaHKnzM
FIND OLIVIA:
https://www.forgetmenotdoulaservices.com/
Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?!
Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV
CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message- Didn't think I could get pregnant given past issues
- Surprise pregnancy at 43
- New Mom at 44
- Working FT, Writing PT, Going to school for my PsyD with 2 1/2 year old at home
Kristina is a Positive Psychology Coach and Bestselling Author of fiction and non-fiction
FIND HER HERE:
Website: https://kristinarienzi.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinarienzi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinarienzi/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kristina-Rienzi/e/B00Q5FPECS
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/.../show/8434256.Kristina_Rienzi
Facebook: https://facebook.com/KristinaRienzi
HER FIRST INTERVIEW WITH ME: https://youtu.be/qWDSUO63oHo
Author Bio:
Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey. An INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina encourages others (and herself) to embrace the unknown through her stories. When she's not writing or drinking wine, Kristina is spoiling her baby girl (and two fur babies), dissecting true crime stories, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. She believes in all things paranormal, a closet full of designer bags, weekly manicures, the Law of Attraction, aliens, angels, and the value of a graduate degree in psychology.
Her debut audiobook, Among Us, was featured on Audible’s ACX University and is an Audible Editors Select pick. Day Job Bio: Kristina Rienzi has been employed in a Human Resources leadership position for almost twenty years, and currently serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Publishing for a mid-sized telecom service organization.
Kristina Rienzi earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology/anthropology from West Virginia University; a Master of Arts degree in psychological counseling from Monmouth University; a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI); an SHRM-SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM); and the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Index-Master Practitioner (ELI_MP) designations from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).
Always looking to grow and improve, Kristina is currently pursuing a certificate in The Science of Well Being from Yale University, a certification in Happiness Studies from the Happiness Studies Academy (derived from a Harvard University Professor in conjunction with iPEC), and a certificate in Brene Brown's Dare to Lead Program.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message- Easy pregnancy 1st child + with twins - Trusted my doctor during both pregnancies
- 1st - didn't go to a chiropractor and pregnancy wrecked my back.
2nd - went through with a c-section as highly recommended by doc.
Both times, I didn't listen to my own intuition. I have a huge keloid-type scar within my incision. It has given me nothing but pain even up until now nearly 8 years later.
- Parenting my kids by Human Design. Me, my husband, and oldest daughter Tayla (13) are all Projectors -guides, and non-workers of the world.
- The twins (Hazel + Hunter, almost 8) are Generators - workers of the world.
- Me + kids are all emotional, hubby is not.
- We all have different profiles - learning styles. Twins are highly individual and not meant to fit in with systems.
FIND ALANA HERE:
https://www.prosperityalignment.com/
https://www.instagram.com/prosperityalignment
https://www.youtube.com/prosperityalignment
https://www.facebook.com/prosperityalignment
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanaheim/
Community: https://prosperityalignment.podia.com/prosperity-alignment
PAST EPISODES:
Financial Coaching and Human Design with Alana Heim
Finances and Spiritual Human Design with Alana Heim
Understanding Your Relationship with Money with Alana Heim
Chose to become a full-time parent after earning a PhD-left the academic world because I knew I wanted to be a full-time parent-even when this was hugely unpopular and viewed as not being for "women's rights" (and I thought all along it was about having Choices! --I got criticized fiercely by other mothers who said "I will never be on the Mommy Train!' and I thought to myself-Dang! I'm the engine of that train! I had a hospital birth-my daughter struggled to latch on-She didn't gain weight-very scary-I was very committed to breastfeeding-got support from a gifted lactation consultant-and got to do a combo of supplementing at the breast with the Hazelbaker finger feeder, then a bottle with a tube that rested on my breast-so my daughter could continue to breastfeed And have the supplement.
I Home Birthed my son almost 3 years later and Loved this Experience with a gifted midwife. I felt completely empowered as a woman with a healthy pregnancy-I did all the research, had a backup plan, and learned what EMTs had in their ambulance to assist me. The experience became a bonding one for my entire family-we read books to my daughter about a baby arriving-she got to see her brother being born while being held in the arms of her dad. My daughter cooed as my son emerged into the world. I intuitively knew the gender of both of my children before they were born--I did not have any tests to back this up. I just knew... I loved being a full time parent-honored by the transformational journey this became for me-to break the cycle, to "give the love that heals."
I breastfed my son with no issues whatsoever and did so until he was 3 years old (was not verbally open about this as breastfeeding-like full-time parenting--seemed to get people all prickly and agitated). I'm so grateful I followed my gut and heart. I'm grateful for the midwives who supported me and the lactation consultant, too--and for my compassionate friends who were a part of La Leche League. I also adored reading Mothering Magazine-a lifeline of love and support!
I passionately support people thriving in a holistic transformation of heart, mind, soul, and space. I'm a trained and certified feng shui consultant and an author of four books, a columnist with BizCatalyst360, and the OWL publication with Sacred Stories. I write personal essays about emotional health, feng shui, love, and wisdom gleaned from my own inner/outer transformations. I see myself as a compassionate guide who asks meaningful questions, listens deeply, and shares ideas as offerings on the table.
FIND LAURA HERE:
cherishyourworld.com
loveyourspaceloveyourlife.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurastaley1/
https://www.facebook.com/laurastaleycherish
https://www.instagram.com/cherishyourworld/channel/?hl=en
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES:
https://youtu.be/M-W4u6qNR9I
https://youtu.be/OqCuwNvT3qE
Becoming A Dad with Jonathan McLernon His first interview with me: https://youtu.be/EUxq-btsbFE It took many years to get pregnant (I was 39 when my son was born) Being a father is one of my greatest joys in the world I have an entirely different perspective and respect for motherhood as I watch the endless sacrifice of my wife Learning about pregnancy and childbirth took me from terrified to empowered to be my wife's best advocate I wanted to be a dad for many years, but it took a very long time for us to be healthy enough mentally and emotionally Thankfully I run an online business that gives me all kinds of flexibility and has meant that I can be at home through this whole process
FIND HIM HERE:
https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com
(https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com)
@freedomnutritioncoach
(IG) @noFNdiets
(Twitter)
https://www.freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube (https://www.freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube)
BECOMING PARENTS: Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”.
Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV
For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent.
CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/messageWe discussed parenting 5 kids on the road, homeschooling, and keeping a healthy marriage intact. We went down a short coaching - which is great if you would like Robyn to be your coach! In 2015, Robyn, her husband, and their five kids decided to Defy The Norm, move into an RV, and travel in search of epic hikes, surfing, and rock climbing. Over the 7 years, they traveled to 26 countries, road-tripped from San Diego to Alaska, Montana to the Florida Keys, and many destinations in between. Through coaching, Robyn helps people break free of their programming and subconscious thought patterns to create new belief systems that empower them to chase their passions and live their purpose. You can learn more about coaching here, http://robynrobledo.com/ (http://robynrobledo.com). Robyn also runs two websites with her daughters — http://nomadswithapurpose.com/ (nomadswithapurpose.com) and http://makingmindfulnessfun.com/ (makingmindfulnessfun.com). You can listen to her podcast, Defy the Norm on https://open.spotify.com/show/263bFoUgGaKWCL03Ck9W7r?si=8hUS_ATsToGZmKw1kNFvOA (Spotify) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defy-the-norm-podcast/id1538075208 (iTunes). Follow their family's adventures on: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nomadswithapurpose/ (https://www.instagram.com/nomadswithapurpose/) Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nomadswithapurpose/ (https://www.facebook.com/nomadswithapurpose/) YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQe_VPkosXDP7hk1W9dvhg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQe_VPkosXDP7hk1W9dvhg) Twitter- https://twitter.com/nomadsfamilyof7 (https://twitter.com/nomadsfamilyof7) Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/nomadsfamilyof7/ (https://www.pinterest.com/nomadsfamilyof7/) Robyn is a bloggerhttp://nomadswithapuroose.com ( at nomadswithapuroose.com) andhttp://makingmindfulnessfun.com ( makingmindfulnessfun.com) as well as a health and happiness coach. BECOMING PARENTS: Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message
History of endometriosis and adenomyosis Had a daughter in March 2021 Postpartum migraines As my book 3 of the Chin Up, Tits Out series was being created, my 30th birthday threw me another doozy and slapped me with an Endometriosis and Adenomyosis diagnosis. So naturally, I'm using that as juice for my second series. We know life is going to get messy, and that we will be faced with tough challenges along the way. I made a choice when I started to share my story that I wanted to relate, connect and inspire people. We all go through tough stuff, it's all how we receive it, juggle it and move forward through it. FIND MIRANDA HERE: https://www.mirandaoh.com/ (www.mirandaoh.com) FIRST INTERVIEW From April 3, 2020: https://youtu.be/EsbH7eMXUcY (https://youtu.be/EsbH7eMXUcY) Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message
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