The Birth Lounge Podcast

Inspired by 3 different events seemingly placed in HeHe’s path intentionally by the universe, she sat down and chatted about a term she coined in grad school. Having gone to Mississippi State University for undergraduate, she learned a funny little secret about bulldogs that makes for the perfect parenting approach, too! From helicopter moms to free range parenting, there’s a million labels out there. HeHe is here to share that you’re allowed to be whatever combination you feel is best for your kids and your family. Listen in to learn there quick phrases that will help you set boundaries in the moment if you are caught in a conversation that makes you feel uncomfortable! 2019 TBH Retreat https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood TBH 5-day challenge https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Navigating the Land of If Book: https://amzn.to/2ALfroV “Parenting Styles” https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/09/19/parenting-terms-explained-lawnmower-helicopter-attachment-tiger-free-range-dolphin-elephant/1357612002/

HeHe is joined by the Founder of Thrive by Food, Kristin Thomas, to chat about all things hormones and food, plus a little leaky gut! Did you know that there are specific foods that align with various times in your menstrual cycle. If you eat these foods (or avoid certain ones!) at the right time, it can help support your body better. We will be diving into symptoms that present as one thing, but might actually be another. Kristin in sharing her opinion on supplements and natural ways to improve digestion. Finally, the buzzing questions of leaky gut.. Yep, we’re going there! Join us to hear how you can take control of your gut health in 2019! 2019 TBH Retreat https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood TBH 5-day challenge https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 TBH Virtual Mom Meet-Up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712 Thrive by Food: https://thrivebyfood.com/

Remember when you used to practice fire drills as a child. For me, there were different expectations at home and at school. Fire drills came up in a recent conversation and per usual I connected it to birth, in particular home birth and hospital birth. Digging deep into the files from studying Psych at Mississippi State University, I am showing how the foundation we lay as children impacts the way we birth our children. This is an incredible episode with so many "Holy Cow" moments! Your birth is not a drill. You get one chance to do this thing. I'm sharing the ways you can practice "birth drills" just as we did in school as little munchkins. Happy Tuesday! I can't wait to hear how you use these tips to prepare for your birth! 2019 TBH RetreatL https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood TBH 5-day challenge https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 TBH Virtual Mom Meet-Up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

HeHe is sitting down with the Founder of Cloud9nannies, Sara Cook. They are chatting about deficits in the industries that lead to common fears of hiring nannies. Sara is even sharing what you can expect from part time, full time, short term, and long term nannies. Sara is sharing the important details that parents should be paying attention to or asking about when interviewing nannies. The person you leave your child with during the day will be responsible for keeping your child alive until you return. Think about that. Skill level matters, professionalism matters, their knowledge of child development matters. Sara is sharing how to have sticky conversations and how to set boundaries like a sick policy, snow days, and general expectations. Ps. If you’ve ever wondered about nanny cams.. this episode may or may not be for you... 2019 TBH Retreat:https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood { FREE } 5-day challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Virtual Moms Meet Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712 Sara can be found here: http://cloud9nannies.com/about/ Here are a few more helpful resources: https://www.care.com/c/stories/10348/how-to-interview-a-nanny-questions-checklist/ https://www.tinies.com/parents/advice-for-parents/nanny-interview-tips.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nanny_b_2147549

Welcome to the new year, pal!I absolutely love the turn into the new year. For me, it is not bitter sweet-- it's just sweet. It feels refreshing and like a very deep cleanse, from a soul level. It's like a shedding of an old me and I'm breaking free into a new me with 365 days of unlimited and unleashed potential! I'm going to be reflecting on the 2018 year for Tranquility by HeHe and exactly how amazing our TBH Tribe is! You played a crucial role in our growth and spreading the word of this amazing village! I'm also sharing what the "first trimester" of 2019 has in store for TBH, for our village and what we are bringing to YOU! Buckle up because 2019 is going to be the year that TBH transforms thousands of women's lives. I'm soiled you're on this journey with us! Listen closely in this episode and I'm sharing the two themes that I have picked out for Tranquility by HeH for the year. I can't wait to help you take control of 2019! 2019 Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-motherhood-retreat-tickets-53375032158 Mastering Your Mindset in Motherhood 5-Day Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Free Virtual MaMa Meet-Ups: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

In today's episode, I'm is sharing the social expectations and "rules" when interacting with pregnant and postpartum humans. Sparked by the holiday season, I began to notice that people, in general, had a challenging time interacting with pregnant and postpartum parents. People don't know what to say or they say the complete wrong thing, often times trying to be kind or caring. If you might be around someone who is going to have a baby soon or has had a baby in the last 6 months (or longer), this episode will speak straight to your soul and give you everything you need to know to leave this parent feeling amazing and leave you looking like a gem. For expectant and postpartum listeners, this is a great episode to help you learn what can be expected from the public and a great place to start when setting boundaries. There are 7 simple things to keep in mind and I'm going to share the why behind each of the expectations. Let's end 2018 with a quick chat about setting and recognizing boundaries! Grab a pen and paper because we're going there! 2019 Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-motherhood-retreat-tickets-53375032158 Mastering Your Mindset in Motherhood 5-Day Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Free Virtual MaMa Meet-Ups: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

Holidays are a time that people are expected to be filled with cheer and glee. Everywhere you turn, people are wishing you happy holidays and a merry and bright new year. This can be one of the hardest times for someone who has experienced the loss of a child or miscarriage in the previous year. In this episode, HeHe dives into how to set boundaries if you have experienced miscarriage, plus what to do if you are supporting someone who is coping with loss. I am laying it all out on how to set healthy boundaries and educate others on how to approach people who are hurting and don’t know what to say. Listen up to the beginning of the episode for two special announcements! One is limited space and one is limited time! Stay strong out there infertility warriors, you are not alone. Happy Friday, yal. *TRIGGER warning: talk of miscarriage, death, and difficult emotions TBH Insiders: Get your name on the list of insiders who are among the first to find out the BTS of TBH! You can do that here. TBH's Blog on Surviving The Holidays After A Loss Mary-Margaret’s Story of Loss and Healing is shared here. Jenna Kutcher Blog can be found here. Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe

Part 2: This is the second part to a two-part series on mental health + motherhood. I introduce Jess in Episode 81. In this episode we are discussing exactly what to look for when you are concerned about postpartum mood challenges in yourself or a loved one. We are also diving into the topic of how to have the sticky conversations about getting someone you love support. Jess is sharing her #1 tip to help protect yourself and your mindset when it comes to adjusting to life with a newborn as well as how to overcome intense and intrusive thoughts as a mom. We are breaking down the difference between Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum OCD, and Postpartum Psychosis. Jess is sharing what to do if you need support or feel you are experiencing one of these postpartum mood challenges. Happy Friday, yal!

Happy Friday, villagers! I am sharing my top 10 essential baby items that I couldn't live without. I started with a list of over 20 items that I thought made life easier, smoother, or just a little bit less stressful. I narrowed down the list to 16 items and finally down to ten. From wraps to strollers to breastfeeding/nursing supplies, here's the list of must-have's for any and all parents of a newborn. This list does not include the basics such as crib, carseat, diapers or bottles. Those are items that you need to keep your child alive. This list is a list of items that make life easier for you, not essential to survival. I want to bring the luxurious side of parenting to your home, let's start with how you're supporting your daily life. *Ps. I have a big announcement coming up and I'm letting you in on the surprise in the episode! Get the scoop on the BIG surprise tomorrow: https://mailchi.mp/308642a32564/thetranquilitytribe Blog + Freebie: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com/2018/11/hehes-top-10-baby-picks.html Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe

Part 1: Today's episode is the first half of a very in-depth conversation with Mental Health Therapist, Jess Vanderwier. This episode was broken down from a single interview. Jess and HeHe dive into sticky topics, heavy topics, and downright scary topics. I wanted this mental health discussion to be something that everyone was able to digest. This half is diving into the prevalence of various postpartum mood challenges, hong long it lasts, and how to decipher whether these are temporary thoughts or it's time to seek support. Jess is sharing the symptoms of the 4 most common postpartum mood complications as well as what options you have at this point. Happy Tuesday, yal! Join our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at TBH! Get your name on the list here. Blog: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe https://ourmamavillage.com Instagram: @ourmamavillage

Today, I am sharing my experience of teaching with someone who holds opposing views to me in many things, but I chose to teach with her! That's right, I did my research on her and I knew we held opposing views and I still agreed to teach with her. I actually welcomed her to speak up when she didn't agree. I wanted the participants to know they had choices. I'm sharing my three biggest take-aways as well as what experience has to do with anything. Sometimes we will agree and sometimes we will disagree, but we are all working toward the same goal. Happy Friday, yal! Sign Up for our newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/308642a32564/thetranquilitytribe Check out our blog here: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com

Today's episode is THE most requested episode. HeHe is chatting with Shayna Mahoney, Founder of HOPE Products, holistic life coach, and fellow anxiety-fighter! Shayna has a very impression list of credentials that make her more than qualified to coach her clients, but what stands out the most to HeHe is Shayna's incredible journey of self-awareness, personal growth, and battling anxiety through infertility struggles! We are diving into the sticky topics, the uncomfortable feelings and the hard conversations! Shayna is sharing her tips with helping your partner understand what anxiety is, what it feels like, and how they can best support you through this time. HeHe is giving her secrets to shifting your mindset and combating the anxiety that sneaks up when you least expect it! This episode is too good to miss! Register for the Fourth Trimester Worksop: https://mailchi.mp/1fb9a74623c4/fourthtrimesteronlineworkshop HeHe's Guide to Mindset Shifts for Everyday Anxiety: https://mailchi.mp/0c5225d401fe/mindsetforparenting Download her free Hope Meditation to go from feeling Anxious to Calm in only 5 minutes at www.shaynamahoney.com

The holidays is a time that senses are already heightened and the feeling of love is in the air. However, if you are an expectant parent, the holidays can bring on unwanted comments, unwelcomed belly rubs, and unsolicited advice. Join HeHe in today’s episode as she shares with you solid actions steps you can take to set healthy boundaries with family during this busy season. She is even diving into what to do when someone can’t respect a boundary you have set. If this is your first time being pregnant during the holidays, you will want to hear this episode before the next time that you go to Great Aunt Jo’s house. If you have someone in your life who is having a hard time respecting boundaries, pass this episode along to them as well. HeHe is sharing her thoughts on “how to interact with pregnant people” just for those…pushy folk. Happy Friday, yal!

This episode is equal parts terrifying and empowering. HeHe is sitting down with Holy Grigg-Spall, Author of Bestselling book ‘Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control.” She has been featured in Guardian, Washington Post, NPR and CBC. Vice called her “the poster girl for a movement of women abandoning the pill in favor of contraceptives that don't wreak havoc on their body and mind.” The astonishing history of birth control as well as the disastrous impact it has on the female body. She is also sharing the gruesome truth about what numerous studies have shown and why birth control is a female specific medication. If you are on hormonal birth control (or considering getting on it) you NEED to hear this episode so you can be clear on your options and what’s really happening to your body on the pill. Fourth Trimester Workshop: https://mailchi.mp/1fb9a74623c4/fourthtrimesteronlineworkshop Hormonal Birth Control: https://vimeo.com/129738582 Holly Grigg-Spall: http://www.sweeteningthepill.com

HeHe got the chance to attend an event put on by Smilo, a new company on the market that creates baby bottles and pacifiers. They say their design is based in science and that a pediatric dentist is a core part of their design team so HeHe had to check this out! In this episode, HeHe shares what she learned at the panel and how this information can help change the way we treat pacifiers as parents and caregivers. Dr. Dave Tesini shared some brilliant knowledge and HeHe is relaying it to you! She is also sharing her experience with pacifiers and what she has seen in her experience with hundreds of families, some choosing that #pacifierlife and some not. No judgement here, folks! Happy Friday, yal!

Today’s episode may be one of the most exciting one yet! HeHe got the chance to sit down with January Harshe, Founder of Birth Without Fear, Co-host of The Harshe Podcast, and author. January is here to share the motivated behind the #youdoyouboo movement and the Don’t Forget Dads community. We are diving deep into mental health including January’s walk with mental health and what she did to pull herself out of the darkest moments of her life. We are talking about sticky things like how to be empathetic to bullies, how to protect yourself, and when to set boundaries. We are talking about just how difficult it can be to establish boundaries and the heartache that sometimes follows with cleaning the energy in your life. January and HeHe hold nothing back into today’s episode. There are laughs, there are tears, there will be healing. You’ve been warned! Join the rawest conversation yet! The Fourth Trimester Workshop: https://mailchi.mp/1fb9a74623c4/fourthtrimesteronlineworkshop Mindset in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Parenthood https://mailchi.mp/0c5225d401fe/mindsetforparenting January Harshe: http://januaryharshe.com/who-is-january-harshe/

Bring your BRAIN to birth. Today, HeHe is helping you know how to assess the benefits and risks of each step in pregnancy! She’s diving into alternatives that might be available and what to do when your gut instincts kick-in and suddenly you’re conflicted, but not really sure why you feel the way you do. Finally, HeHe will talk about how to communicate this to your healthcare provider including how to deny care or gently tell your doctor you don’t want to do something they have suggested. Happy Friday, yal! Get out there and advocate for yourself! Fourth Trimester Workshop: https://mailchi.mp/1fb9a74623c4/fourthtrimesteronlineworkshop

TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of abortion and rape Vaginal suppositories, shifting the paradigm of control, and exploring your options, OH MY! Today, HeHe is chatting with Chloe Lubell, also known as The Midwife Is In, on Instagram. We chat about the mental health piece behind birth and how being given choices can create an entirely new way of women’s healthcare. Chloe is helping bring the human aspect back to hospital birth. She shares her perfect ideal birth world if she had a magician wand.. and it includes hospital transfers from home births and pro-epidural viewpoints. We are even chatting about how an epidural might just be the right choice for you based on coping vs. suffering. Chloe tells how sometimes what we do as practitioners, just isn’t enough and where to go from there. This episode is is all about supporting YOU in what you need, no matter what that looks like. You will walk away knowing EXACTLY what you have choices about and what your choices are for each decision that needs to be made. **The F-bomb is is dropped in this episode! Caution to little ears. Much love, HeHe Instagram: themidwifeisin [email protected] Etsy SHop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMidwifeIsIn?ref=search_shop_redirect

Since the holiday season is quickly approaching, HeHe wanted to share a few tips to make traveling with newborns, infants, and young children less painful! From flying with breastmilk to what baby gear to bring with you to the in's and out's that the airlines don't want you to know! Join the conversation and leave with peace of mind knowing that traveling with newborns, infants, and young children doesn't have to be a grueling part of the holiday season! Traveling with a Newborn FREE Guide: https://mailchi.mp/a00dff78711b/newborntravel Let's connect in your inbox! https://mailchi.mp/308642a32564/thetranquilitytribe Blog: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com/2017/07/flying-with-newborn.html

HeHe is flipping the script on this one. Gut health seemingly has nothing to do with pregnancy and birth, but it's much bigger underneath the surface. Your gut health is one the crucial building blocks to you overall health. HeHe and Liz are diving on how antibiotics, poor diets, and stress can hinder and even deplete your gut health to a scary point of illness. The good news? Your gut is resilient AF and you can repair much of the damage that you may have been causing unknowingly. Liz sharing the 4 biggest impact on our gut health as well the most helpful supplements and dietary shifts you can make to create and support a happy, health, strong gut health! Postpartum Planning and Newborn Sleep Workshop: https://mailchi.mp/1fb9a74623c4/fourthtrimesteronlineworkshop Liz Bane: www.lblifeinbalance.com Contact: [email protected], 508-331-7122 Instagram: @lizbanelifeinbalance Use code: LIZBAN10OFF on all BE WELL products. Links mentioned in the episode: mindbodygreen Dr. Mark Hyman and his book, Food, What the Heck Should I Eat? BE Well by Dr. Frank Lipman, Liz is an ambassador for BE WELL products and through her website you can receive a discount on any of their cleanses or supplements. Dr. Robin Berzin, Parsley Health INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

In the spirit of halloween, I’m sharing one of my very own medical horror stories. In July 2017, I made the decision to get the copper IUD. I had no idea the pain and trauma that would follow. I have used this story as fuel for my passion of helping women know their rights and advocate for themselves. Today’s episode may be triggering for some listeners. Through this horror show, I learned valuable lessons that I now use in my daily practice and I’m sharing my tips of advocating for yourself when it comes to your health care. Happy Friday, yal! See: Free Guide to Traveling with an Infant for the holiday season! Episode 37: Bullying in the Birth World, Part 2: Advocating for Yourself Episode 61: Let Me Introduce You to Your Vagina Article: Taking Control of Your Birth

Today, HeHe is chatting with Amanda Houle, Designer Nanny and Parenting Guru to explore just what you should be talking about with your partner before your baby gets here. We pay so much attention to the birth, but have you talked about your individual parentings styles or your expectations from one another? Have you talked about the language you will use or if you will stop swearing once the baby is born? Have you thought about how each of you feel about childcare options? These are things that parents often find themselves unprepared to make these decisions and without the time to devote to being intentional. Amanda will dive into her recommended parenting style, how you can gain control over your home, and find your balance again. They even dive in to mom-shaming and the nasty mind-games that go along with parenting in 2018. Amanda shares her appraoch to setting boundaries with nosey nancies and judgey janes. Buckle up beucase you're about to have your pants inspired off! Happy Tuesday, yal! Website: https://parentingwithapunch.com Dr. Brazelton: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=brazelton Zero to Three:https://www.zerotothree.org The Gardener and The Carpenter (book): https://www.amazon.com/Gardener-Carpenter-Development-Relationship-Children/dp/1250132258/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540226525&sr=8-1&keywords=the+gardner+and+the+carpenter The Whole Brain Child (book): https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540226739&sr=8-2&keywords=the+whole+brain+child The 5 Love Languages of Children (book): https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/0802412858/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540226762&sr=8-1&keywords=the+5+love+languages+of+children Sensational Kids (book): https://www.amazon.com/Sensational-Kids-Children-Processing-Disorder/dp/039916782X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540226781&sr=8-1&keywords=sensational+kids Podcasts: Parenting With A Punch Voices of Your Village Janet Landsbury The Balance and Motherhood Podcast Take It or Leave It Podcast Motherhood Unstressed with Liz Carlile

In this episode, HeHe share what you need to know about morning sickness, why it may be a good thing, what causes it, and numbeorus remedies you can try! From changing the way you think about a midnight snack to finding out if your water is actually causing your nausea to be worse! HeHe is going to help you understand morning sickness from a medically urgent condition called Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Also, why exercise may be the last thing on your mind, but could actually be the solution and why! Don't forget to grab your freebie below for anyone currently experiencing mornign sickness! Freebie: https://mailchi.mp/f2ebbccf5e13/morningsickness The Drs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60mhWOcvRNs A mom’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Aj8Fvj4k9k

#InfertilityWarriors, this one goes out to yal! If you have tried all the things in all the way from all the experts, this episode will speak right to your heart. I snagged Elizabeth Raybould from Fuel Goodness to chat about infertility challenges and to have her share what she has seen work with her clients. She is an Certified Nutritional Practitioner and uses food to power her clients health, help them master their mindset, and reduce their stress levels! She is even explaining how the food you eat can impact your mentrual cycle in more ways than making you more or less likely to conceive. I'm so happy you're here! Happy friday!

Today’s episode is all about how the seasons impact humans! Turns out, the teachers who say the moon controls the children and can make them maniacs are right! I am sharing what I discovered about the seasons and the role they play in mental health, our behavior, children’s behavior, our sleep, our births, and our brain! We can see spikes and falls in various mental health conditions that also might be connected with the rise and fall of the seasons. I took a look at my own business, I’m sharing the seasonal impacts I noticed in TBH! From hurricanes, snow storms, and equinoxes to mental health, birth complications, and resources available, this episode covers it all! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649867/ https://www.princeton.edu/news/2012/06/22/study-hurricane-region-reveals-effects-stress-pregnancy https://blog.everymothercounts.org/storm-babies-e0cdbf2872ac https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com/2018/10/how-seasons-impact-humans-and-our-births.html

Today, HeHe is sitting down with Dr. Lizzie Sobel, Founder of Wholesome Healing Chiropractic. We are chatting into the benefits of chiro-care during pregnancy, to prepare for childbirth, for postpartum healing, to support breastfeeding, and to care for your newborn. This episode will, no doubt, blow your mind. From aches and pains, to the position on babies all the way to correcting common birth challenges like plagiocephaly and torticollis, we are get down and dirty with all of it! Buckle up for an episode that will leave you with wheels turning on the benefits of seeing a chiropractor regularly for routine tune-ups! Lizzie studied physical anthropology and sculpture at Skidmore College before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY. She studied with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) after graduation to gain the knowledge and technique needed to work with pregnant women and children. Lizzie is certified in the Webster Technique by the ICPA. She is also a certified childbirth educator, completing her certification in 2016 with the Boston Association of Childbirth Education (BACE). When she is not in the office, Lizzie loves practicing yoga, hiking, cooking, and going on adventures with her family. She currently lives in Norwood with her husband Paul and daughter Rosalind (20 months old at the time of recording). Wholesome Healing Chiropractic: http://www.wholesomehealingchiro.com ICPA: http://icpa4kids.org/Find-a-Chiropractor/

Today's episode is somewhat of a bonus episode to give a real #bts (behind the scenes) glance of TBH. HeHe was asked by a student at Harvard for an interview to help with research for her Senior Thesis. This is an edited version of the interview for the sake of time. Join us to hear our conversation about birth work, the impact of doulas, and a sneak peak into hospital care! Happy friday, yal!

In this episode, HeHe is chatting all about freebirthing! Kelley is sharing her story of courage and having her baby at her, trusting only her body, baby, and insticts. She has had a few different birth stories and through these she learned frist hand of the importance of knowing your rights, what manipulations looks like, and processing the trauma of her childbirth experiences. She mastered her mindset and finally took full control of her birth. She is also sharing her resources of information that helped make her decision to Freebirth her son. Happy Tuesday! Instagram: @plantbased_k

Happy Friday! In today's episode, HeHe is diving into picking baby names! There are very interesting thigns connected with your name and this episode is sharing a few like how your name impacts your philanthropic tendencies. Inspired by a series of poorly spelled emails and a hilarious meme, HeHe brings you a very unscripted episode to get your gears turning! https://bigthink.com/in-their-own-words/whats-in-a-name-everything https://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-in-a-name-plenty/

Today's episode is getting scandelous! We all talking all things clitoris, vaginal canals, orgasms, natural lubes, and menstration. Welcome to Vagina 101. It's truly shocking how many adult women do not know their vaginas even though it's been our A1 since Day One! April Davis is known on Instagram as The Vagina Blog and she is here to share all the yummy goodness about the lady downstairs. We are talking vaginal care, postpartum care, the Ph of your vagina, and healing your perineum! The Vagina Blog:thevaginablog.com Good Clean Love: https://goodcleanlove.com CoCoNu:https://www.coconu.com Icon Underwear: https://www.iconundies.com Thinx Underwear: https://www.shethinx.com Earth Mama Angle Baby: https://earthmamaorganics.com/products/herbal-perineal-spray.html Elvie Kegel: https://www.bevibrant.com/products/elvie-kegel-exerciser We Vibe: https://we-vibe.com/sync

Happy Friday, Yal! In this episode of Friday Free Talk, I'm talking about the benefits of being intentional with the first 60 minutes after your baby is born. In this precious time, you have alot of choices to make and it can sometimes seem like a blur. From delayig visitors to what you can expect in a hosptial setting and waht other countries do concerning postpartum care, I'm telling you all you need to know about the golden hour! https://www.birchbaby.com/blog/respecting-the-golden-hour/

Today, HeHe is chatting with a mom of one, Jasper, who has strong feelings toward the medical field and planned an unassisted homebirth. Things didn't quite turn on out as planned and she's sharing her story. Taylor Tolten is also sharing her experience with having a "lotus birth" and how special placenta traditions are for some families. If you thought HeHe was a hippie, get ready for your world to be rocked! From energetic healing to reiki to herbal remedies, HeHe and Taylor are going full blown earthchild on ya! Happy Tuesday, yal! https://www.risingmoonapothecary.com/shop *Be sure to do thorough reserach on all herbs and herbal supplements. Please consult a healthcare provider before using herbs or herbal suppluements.

Today, I am talking all about your imperfections as a parent and partner. Plus, I’m even sharing what I’m not that great at either... We will take these imperfections and shift them into strengths and finding gratitude. Motherhood is filled with wolves waiting to pounce on the next weakest link. There’s always a mom out there doing it better than you or looking more fabulous. That’s tough to come to grips with so I’m sharing my thoughts on the vultures in society that prey on other people’s imperfections and beat down our self-love muscle. Living in a constantly aroused state of Fight or Flight is not healthy. Join me in this conversation on refreshing your mindset and taking the reigns of your own life. Happy Friday, yal!

Is your IUD poisoning you? Could your copper IUD being causing your body to be overloaded and needing a serious detox? Kirby Costa Campos is joining HeHe to chat about her experience with copper toxicity, the downward spiral it caused in her life, her journey of healing, and her mission to get the copper IUD taken off the market. Dive into the symptoms and detox process of Copper Toxicity and what a copper friendly diet looks like. Happy Tuesday, yal! 90 day program: http://kirbyamour.com/copperdetoxprotocol Wilson's Disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353251 Oxidation: https://www.drlwilson.com/articles/Oxidation%20Types%201104.htm Instagram Handle: @kirbyamour Copper Toxicity Friendly Diet Example: Foods to Completely Avoid Lamb, pork, pheasant quail, duck, goose, squid, salmon, organ meats including liver, heart, kidney, brain; shellfish including oysters, scallops, shrimp, lobster, clams, and crab, meat gelatin, soy protein meat substitutes, tofu, nuts and seeds, vegetable juice cocktail, mushrooms, nectarine, commercially dried fruits including raisins, dates, prunes; avocado, dried beans including soy beans, lima beans, baked beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, dried peas, lentils, millet, barley, wheat germ, bran breads and cereals, cereals with >0.2 mg of copper per serving (check label), soy flour, soy grits, fresh sweet potatoes, chocolate milk, soy milk, cocoa, desserts that contain high amounts of ingredients rich in copper, candy with nuts, chocolate, or cocoa, instant breakfast beverages, mineral water with high copper content, soy-based beverages, copper-fortified formulas, brewer’s yeast, multiple vitamins with copper or minerals, jams, jellies, and candies, fruit juices, fruit- flavored beverages, lemonade Foods to Eat, But Limit to Once A Week Fish, dark meat turkey and chicken, peanut butter, bean sprouts, beets, spinach, tomato juice and other tomato products, broccoli, asparagus, mango, papaya, pear, pineapple, dehydrated and canned soups, potatoes in any form, pumpkin, parsnips, winter and summer squash, green peas, carbonated beverages, ketchup, coffee, tea If you choose to eat GRAINS limit these chooses to once a week also: whole wheat bread, Melba toast, whole wheat crackers, instant oatmeal, instant RalstonTM, cereals with 0.1 to 0.2 mg of copper per serving (check label) Eat As Much As You Want (less than .1 mg of copper) beef, eggs, white meat turkey and chicken, cold cuts and frankfurters (that do not contain pork, dark turkey, dark chicken, or organ meats), all others not listed on high or moderate list, most vegetables including fresh tomatoes, most fruits except as listed to above (fruits dried at home are permitted), butter, cream, margarine, mayonnaise, non- dairy creamer, sour cream, oils, salad dressings (made from allowed ingredients), most milk products, milk flavored with carob, cheeses, cottage cheese, soups made with allowed ingredients If Eating Grains: Breads & pasta from refined flour, rice, regular oatmeal, cereals with

Front facing, rear facing, booster seats and 5 point harnesses! Buying a carseat can be overwhelming! Did you know that your child's height and weight isn't the only thing to consider when transitioning from rear facing to forward facing? Do you know the types of carseats and systems? What about the costs, safety ratings, and laws surrounding carseat safety? September is carseat safety awareness month and we are doing our part to make sure you are educated on vehicle adn carseat safety for your child. It takes a village! Happy Friday, yal!

You are not ready for today's episode! This one is too good! HeHe is sitting down with a mom of 3 and is the epitome of a birth warrior. She has three very different birth stories to share and for the first time ever, we are diving into nothing for birth stories! Rachel continued to push the boundaries and advocate for her ideal birth. Through each birth she learned new information and used it to prepare her next birth until she achieved her ideal birth situation and the ultimate pride in her body. She is here to tell us how to find that type of trust and respect in your body to take control of your birth! This may be the most empowering episode yet! Happy Tuesday!

Today's episode is inspired by a combination of background chatter, TED Talks, Netflix series, and various blogs. I'm diving into the brain and how humans receive and process, how we block out information, and how people can manipulate others by mastering these skills. I am sharing the definition of concentration and why it's important to know these. I will teach your how to engage your brain visually and emotionally while engaging your sense of hearing too. Throwing in some gratitude as usual and wah-lah! You have a wonderful focus tool! Tune in to train your brain! Happy Friday, yal!

Last week's episode is all about the midwifery bill H.4655 in Massachusetts and one side of the bill. This week we are diving into part 2. HeHe is sitting down with Diana Snyder to discuss the other side of bill H.4655. Diana is a Health Care Attorney, who, when she made the move to Massachusetts, was shocked to find her expectations let down by the amount of legislation in homebirth midwifery. This led to her frustration manifesting as the fuel to advocate for a cause she do deeply believes in--midwifery regulation. This episode shares some shocking stats and serious things to consider when forming your thoughts around this issue. Happy Tuesday!

I'm sharing a special skill that I have that helps my clients prepare for their birth. This podcast was inspired by a blog that I wrote last year about planning a wedding and planning for a baby. They are surprisingly similar! From the venue to the menu and the invite list to hiring a wedding planner! I'm putting it into perspective so you can take control of your birth! Happy Friday, yal! Shownotes: Check out the blog!

Today, it's all about birthing at your home! HeHe is chatting with Joyce Hunt-Kimball, a Homebirth Midwife in Massachusetts, about fear-based care in the homebirth world, how safe homebirth really is, what happens when challenges arise, and the legislation that is threatening the rights of women across the state of Massachusetts. HeHe asks Joyce questions sent in from listeners and they dive into the most commonly asked questions about home birth care. This episode will also share a bill that impacts women's health and limits the freedom of birthing people. Joyce is fighting bill H.1189 (since drafted as H.4655) and is here to explain why H.4655 is restrictive on women's rights and the ability to choose their own care. This is part 1 of Homebirth Midwifery Legislation. Happy Tuesday, yal!

Every new parent wants to know apps that can make their life easier, simpler, organized or more structured. "There's an app for that" has never been so relevant. HeHe is sharing her 10 most beloved apps when it comes to babies, kids, and life in general. She is asked so regularly about apps that are for this or that and she's letting you in on the convo! This is a don't-miss-this episode sure to be a total game changer when it comes to your digital world!

Today, HeHe is helping you budget for your baby! HeHe is sitting down with Nicole Leguern, a mom of four kids and Financial Planner, to dive deep into our bank accounts! This episode is all about what you should know about saving for a baby. Whether you've been saving for years or today is the first day of forever, you will walk away from this episode with solid steps to help you reign in your spending and starting pinching those pennies...or at least counting them. From how much kids really cost to money saving life-hacks, Nicole has so much to share! Happy Tuesday, yal!

Last week, HeHe shared her tips for packing your birth bag for the hospital or birth center. This week, she shares what SHE brings to births in her ninja-turte-green back pack to each birth. It's not so much about what she brings as it is her energy in the birth room. She shares why each of these things play a role in the environment of your birth room! Happy Friday, yal!

Today's episode is all about common household toxins and the impacts they have on your health. HeHe is sitting down with Bri Pruitt who has been living a holistic lifestyle and practicing clean-living for nearly a decade. After serious illness struck her family, Bri decided to take control of what came into her family's home. We are discussing the most toxic things in your home and how to replace common household items with healthy, greener options. From sunscreen to laundry detergent to cleaning supplies, Bri is sharing it all. This is an episode that will scare the bejeezus out of you if green living is new to you! Happy Tuesday!

Packing for your birth experience can be a tantalizing task. Some people have no clue where to start while others feel like they can't possibly prepare enough. Some folks want to pack all the things while some wonder why they need to bring anything at all. HeHe gets asked "What should I pack for my birth" so regularly and she's here to share it all with you today! Enjoy a free download and the blog for this episode in the show notes! Dive into today's episode to hear part one of a two part series all bout packing for your birth! Happy Friday, yal! Shownotes: Check out the blog! The Rebozo:What it is and Why I Love it! One Handed Snacks Freebie

Today, HeHe is chatting with Melissa Gersin, Founder and CEO of Tranquil Mat! This magical baby product is a gently vibrating mat that helps newborns and infants fall asleep, stay asleep, and support self soothing skills! Melissa was a nurse for a hospital nursery and after years of work found herself frustrated and exhausted. She set out on a mission create the perfect helping hand for parents! This light-weight, flexible, easy to transport mat is a total game changer! Listeners can enjoy an extra 15% off of their order (while supplies last) by using sayings code: TBH15

Today, HeHe is diving into the skittle flavors of you vagina! Dive into what contributes to your personal vaginal odor as well as what can be done to combat the stank during the hot summer months. She is sharing general rules of thumb as well as 5 things to keep in mind about your ladybits. From Toxic Shock Syndrome to Sexually Transmitted Disease, she is going there today! Happy Friday, yal!

Today's episode features the founders of Fuel Up TV and Fitness Foods. Erika and Tiffany are sister who started a business together then became mothers together. Then, they began to see drastic change when they started to be intentional about their diets together. Ultimately this led to changes in their children's diet as well and growing a thriving business based on a passion and personal experience. They give us all the information on sugar detox and foods that will fuel you each day. Happy Tuesday and huge congrats on the birth of Luka! I made a freebie for you with the yummiest one-handed snacks! Check it out! Download: One Handed Snacks Freebie

Today, HeHe talks about how her recent travels down south and spending time with parents led her to dig deeper about who she is as a practitioner. She shares about the things that came up for her when she spent time learning from and spending time with her family recently. She also shares how she recognized fear based care rippling out into parenting. Whatever has been on your mind, trust your instincts. HeHe shares two stories of trusting her instincts in the birth room and changing the way that two mothers (and their partners) viewed birth. Check out the downloadI linked! I think you'll enjoy it! Download: Parent and Mindset Freebie

Nutrition in pregnancy is something that inevitably comes up for everyone. Lainey Younkin and HeHe are breaking it down trimester by trimester and then into the postpartum period. From counting calories, to eating a specific number of meals, eating this and not eating that.. the information overwhelm is real. Lainey shares her her tips for finding the right fit for your body, plus her thoughts on cravings during pregnancy and satisfying your sweet tooth. We are also sharing tips to reframe the way you view that number on the scale. Join us for this fun conversation about body image and healthy eating. Happy Tuesday! Shownotes: Check out the blog!