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B Belly Pregnancy - What You Need To Know | 197 Mar 01, 2023

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Are you having a B belly pregnancy? Jashina talks about what you need to know when embracing your bump. You'll learn tips for monitoring, maternity clothes, and more for having a B shaped belly! She also shares her birth story. And as a social worker who supports new parents, Jashina has a special message to pass along.

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All Things Plus Size Pregnancy and Postpartum with Doula Kaytee | 196 Feb 14, 2023

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Kaytee Crawford is an educator, lactation consultant, craniosacral therapist, and birth and postpartum doula. She brings her skills and education to social media to help raise awareness and improve outcomes for birthing people. In addition, she's incredibly passionate about supporting Black and plus size individuals.

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The Shape Of A Mother - A Conversation About Postpartum Bodies | 195 Feb 01, 2023

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Long before Instagram and hashtags celebrating postpartum bodies, there was the website "The Shape of a Mother." Founder Bonnianne Ratliff joins the show to discuss body image, feminism, and redefining how we talk about postpartum bodies.

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Fighting To Improve Birth with Dawn Thompson | 194 Jan 25, 2023

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For over twenty years, Dawn Thompson has fought to improve birth. She shares her journey, changes and setbacks she has witnessed over the years, and a new vision for birth support. Listen as we discuss what it will take to reduce the high induction and cesarean birth rates and much more!

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Plus Size Pregnancy UK - Navigating The System For Better Care | 193 Jan 18, 2023

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Alice Keely, Registered Midwife, MSc, Ph.D., is a plus size-friendly UK midwife who believes guidelines are not rules. She helps people expect the best during pregnancy while providing self-advocacy tips. Learn about supporting plus size pregnancy in the UK and get helpful advice for people worldwide.

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How To Learn About Wellness Without Focusing On Weight | 192 Jan 11, 2023

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It's hard to know where to begin when having the desire to focus on wellness rather than weight. Ashantis Jones takes an intersectional approach to wellness by blending her background in education, counseling, mental health, and fitness. This episode will give you a new view of wellness and inspire you to approach it in a different light.

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Attainable Resolutions?! Trying New (And Easy) Things In 2023 | 191 Jan 04, 2023

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Let's chat about starting the new year with attainable resolutions by taking tiny steps that make a big impact. First, I open up about slight changes I've made. Of course, I'm talking about embarrassingly simple tasks many do without thinking but I've neglected. Then I dive deeper by discussing setting boundaries and focusing on mental health. So, if you want to start the year with positive intentions that are easy to implement, tune into this episode with yours truly, Jen McLellan.

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Lipedema Surgery Before And After Story – Cara's Fight For Care | 190 Dec 21, 2022

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Cara, known as Pale Ginger Pear on Instagram, shares her lipedema surgery before and after story. She spent years fighting for answers and care for her lymphedema and lipedema. Finally, Cara connected with a compassionate surgeon who changed her life forever. Now, she's telling her story to raise awareness and help others get support.

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Dispelling Plus Size Pregnancy Myths - Camie's Story | 189 Dec 14, 2022

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Camie joins the show to bust plus size pregnancy myths by sharing her three pregnancy experiences. From getting pregnant with ease, having unmedicated births to loving her postpartum body - Camie proves that there shouldn't be stereotypes about what plus size bodies are capable of during pregnancy and well beyond. We also discuss how things are sometimes different as plus size moms and share a reminder that we're not alone!

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Update: Did I Cancel Myself?! | 188 Dec 06, 2022

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As of today, December 6th, 2022, I'm still locked out of my Facebook and Instagram accounts. But I now know why - my Facebook cover photo of a plus size mother and daughter was mass reported as inappropriate. Of course, it wasn't, but I'm still at risk of permanently losing the accounts I've built for over a decade. So I'm sharing all I know during this brief episode. And I miss you so much!

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