Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses

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#95 Being Trauma-Informed: The Soft Skills that Change Birth Experiences Jan 05, 2026

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne talks with licensed therapist Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD to explore what trauma-informed care really looks like in labor and delivery. Together, they unpack how nervous system regulation, presence, and connection shape the labor and delivery experience for both patients and nurses. This conversation goes beyond checklists and protocols to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and why trauma-informed care is as much a way of being as it is a set of skills. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast!

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#94 How Position Changes Help - Positions Mini-Class Dec 29, 2025

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne takes a deep dive into labor positions for why they matter, how they work, and why they’re so much more than just “turning patients.” This episode is really just the tip of the iceberg when it come to understanding physiologic birth. But, it is a mini crash course on anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based positioning. I talk about how environment, mobility, gravity, pelvic mechanics, and nursing judgment all intersect to support labor progress and reduce unnecessary Cesareans. If you’re looking for more and want a solid breakdown of positioning and physiologic birth, take our foundational Physiologic Birth Class. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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#93 The Realest Talk About Burnout with The Bundle Birth Mentors Dec 22, 2025

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What started as a simple “This or That” poll on a Bundle Birth Nurses Instagram, 7,000 of you responded, and those results stopped me in my tracks. It sparked a deep dive into the reality so many of you are living. Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something thousands of you across our community are quietly carrying. In this episode, we’re digging into what burnout really looks like for labor and delivery nurses today.

I brought this to our incredible Bundle Birth Nurses Mentors to discuss what can we do about this. Throughout this episode, they pop in to share their lived experience, wisdom, and honest insights about how burnout shows up, why it’s happening, and what it means for the work we do.

This is a unique, conversational episode where we unpack burnout, moral injury, the unseen emotional load of being a nurse, and the responsibility we carry to “stand in the gap” for patients and each other. We don’t have an easy solution, but we hope this conversation helps you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Let’s explore burnout and learn what it might look like to rebuild our sense of purpose together. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast!

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#92 Detachment, Goodbyes & Goats in Heat Dec 15, 2025

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In this heartfelt Season 7 kickoff of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne is joined by longtime co-host and friend Justine for a reflective conversation on change, burnout, detachment, and new beginnings. Together, they reminisce on their years building Bundle Birth Nurses, honor Justine’s transition away from the team, and explore what it looks like to choose a slower, more intentional life. The episode weaves together themes of nursing identity, social media fatigue, personal growth, and the freedom that comes from setting boundaries. From Mentorship and MOVE retreats to goats, homesteading, and redefining success, this episode captures the beauty of evolving seasons. It’s an honest look at what it means to care deeply without losing yourself in the process. Whether you’re feeling burned out, curious about what’s next, or simply craving connection, this episode invites you to reflect, detach, and move forward with intention. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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#91 The One Where Sarah Messes Up Jul 28, 2025

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In this season-six finale of the podcast, Sarah Lavonne and Justine look back on a whirlwind year at Bundle Birth, with new classes, a reboot on YouTube, and new hospital trainings. Sarah shares an “epic fail” at her first Advanced Physiologic Birth training, then explains how the mishap led her to redesign the class and refocus on meeting you where you’re at, giving you the positioning training you want while also being authentic. The pair riff on systemic problems in maternity care, the power of empathy, and balancing big-picture change in the healthcare industry.

*Disclaimer: To any of the nurses that were at this training or the leadership team that experienced this class, the rant at the end is not about you. It is about the system as a whole, you are amazing, and I am so impressed that you have invested in your nurse's growth like you have. ❤️ Sarah

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#90 How Babies Self-Protect in Labor: Intrinsic Factors in Fetal Monitoring Jul 21, 2025

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On this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine explore the fetal monitoring strip from the baby’s perspective and physiology! They reveal how fetal hemoglobin, baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, autonomic tug-of-war, and stress hormones power a baby’s built-in defense system during labor. They talk about why low O2 saturations are normal, what truly triggers variables and lates, and tips to prep for C-EFM certification. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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#89 Surviving AFE: From Trauma to Survival to Advocacy with The Birth Trauma Mama Jul 14, 2025

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In this powerful episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine sit down with AFE survivor and trauma therapist Kayleigh Summers, whom you may recognize as @thebirthtraumamama on IG. Kayleigh shares the shocking details of her near-death birth story, the moment everything changed, and the life-saving interventions that brought her back. Now a fierce advocate for trauma-informed care, Kaylee is using her voice to raise awareness about AFE and support survivors. This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply important for every nurse and birth worker to hear. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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Preventing Birth Trauma Level 1
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#88 Truth About Travel Nursing: Pros, Cons, & What You Need to Know Jul 07, 2025

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, we dive into the real, raw truths of travel nursing and the challenges of nursing in general. Our guest, Lluvia Cordero shares about her 12-year experience being a travel nurse. She shares about witnessing and supporting challenging situations, the red flags to watch for, and the power of trusting your instincts. We talk about the freedom of travel nursing, the adventure to the unpredictability, financial highs and lows, and the heavy moments. It's an honest, empowering look at the experiences of being a travel nurse in hospitals across the country.

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Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand Class
Preventing Birth Trauma Level 1 On-Demand Class
Preventing Birth Trauma Level 2 On-Demand Class
Preventing Birth Trauma Level 1 & 2 On-Demand Class
Grounding Techniques On-Demand Class

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#87 Understanding Fetal Oxygenation & Hypoxia in Labor Jun 30, 2025

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine unpack the fetal oxygen pathway, from maternal lungs to the fetus and why it’s foundational to everything we see on our fetal monitors. If you’ve ever wondered how oxygenation impacts heart rate patterns, variability, decelerations, or why tachysystole matters, this conversation connects the pathophysiology to your practice. Justine and Sarah drop clinical gems and challenge the normalization of tachysystole. Let us know what you think. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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C-EFM Class
Shifting the Pitocin Paradigm Class
Turning off Pitocin in Active Labor?! podcast episode
Physiologic Birth Class
Basic Fetal Monitoring Class
Learn More about our Motion App
#71 Cord Gas Essentials podcast episode
#63 Navigating Cat II FTR Trackings: Tips for Nurses with Heidi Nielsen podcast episode
#59 Basic Fetal Monitoring : Mastering the Basics

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#86 A Survival Guide to High Risk Emergencies with Bre Clinger Jun 23, 2025

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It’s finally here! Birthed into the world our new OB Emergency Pocket Guide titled, Confidence in Crisis: A Nurse's Pocketbook Guide to Master OB Emergencies. Join Sarah Lavonne as she has a celebratory and educational conversation with Bre Clinger. The guide was created by Bre Clinger, a Bundle Birth Nurse Mentor, to provide nurses with quick-reference information on 17 major obstetric emergencies. In this episode, you’ll get a behind the scenes look at what it took to create the guide, including Bre's personal experiences, motivations and goal of empowering nurses to provide the best care with confidence.

The conversation explores the maternal health crisis in the US, the importance of addressing fear and building a love-based approach to emergency situations. Plus, get a mini-class on diabetes in pregnancy and learn a helpful analogy to increase understanding. The OB Emergency Pocket Guide is now available, and we encourage labor & delivery nurses to utilize it as a valuable resource to enhance their knowledge and preparedness for obstetric emergencies. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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