Best Erica M. Freeman Podcasts (2025)

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386 - Noncustodial Parenting & Black Motherhood with Erica M. Freeman and Dem Black Mamas Podcast 1:11:43

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Dear Mama, What if I told you Black mamas aren’t superheroes, that the cape is choking us, and our backs are brittle? What if I told you motherhood ain’t killing us, though, but the narratives we buy into hook, line, and sinker are? What if you had the option not to be the primary custodial parent? Would you decline out of obligation to the belief …

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DBM Ep 68: All About Annie, Sinners & Black Motherhood 1:50:35

14d ago1:50:35

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Dear Mamas & Magic Makers, Lissen yall Sinners was all about Annie for us! We ain’t gon hold you with our normal intro. In this episode we dive into: Annie, power, and Black motherhood Loss, longing, and sex Black humanity, spirituality, and grief in Ryan Coogler’s films Black migration & the resurgence of Southern Roots PLUS - we have social proof…

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386 - Noncustodial Parenting & Black Motherhood with Erica M. Freeman and Dem Black Mamas Podcast 1:11:43

27d ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Dear Mama, What if I told you Black mamas aren’t superheroes, that the cape is choking us, and our backs are brittle? What if I told you motherhood ain’t killing us, though, but the narratives we buy into hook, line, and sinker are? What if you had the option not to be the primary custodial parent? Would you decline out of obligation to the belief …

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DBM Ep 67: Noncustodial Parenting & Black Motherhood with Erica M. Freeman 1:39:05

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Dear Mama, What if I told you Black mamas aren’t superheroes, that the cape is choking us, and our backs are brittle? What if I told you motherhood ain’t killing us, though, but the narratives we buy into hook, line, and sinker are? What if you had the option not to be the primary custodial parent? Would you decline out of obligation to the belief …

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385 - Join our Weekly Grief Support group for Pregnancy Loss 23:17

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Today's episode is a solo episode where our founder Erica M. Freeman shares our newest Grief Support Group - Black Moms Loss Returning. This is expanding our currently offering in our partnership with Postpartum Support International. Black Moms in Loss will be held weekly on Thursday's at 8pm EST Black Moms in Loss Returning will be held bi-weekly…

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385 - Join our Weekly Grief Support group for Pregnancy Loss 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Today's episode is a solo episode where our founder Erica M. Freeman shares our newest Grief Support Group - Black Moms Loss Returning. This is expanding our currently offering in our partnership with Postpartum Support International. Black Moms in Loss will be held weekly on Thursday's at 8pm EST Black Moms in Loss Returning will be held bi-weekly…

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DBM Ep 66: The 92%, Boundaries & Black Motherhood 1:29:03

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Dear Mama, How do we resist the urge to rescue when we’ve been taught our whole lives to be saviors? How do we set boundaries when the world is burning? What do we do when we’ve been deemed the backbone of the community, but our backbones are brittle and breaking? Since the election, these are the questions and conversations black women have been h…

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DBM Ep 65: Marriage, Hot Topics & Black Motherhood 1:19:50

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Dear Mama, What do Telvin Osborne, Black marriage, generational wealth, Altadena, data as currency, the TV show Paradise, and white women in Idaho have in common? We cover them all in this episode. Yup, it’s hot topics, and we got hot takes well, not hot takes. We got Black Mama takes on all the above. In this episode, we talk: ✨How Telvin Osborne …

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384 - Second Trimester Loss and Adoption Loss Grieving with Dr. Tatiana H 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. If you haven't listened t…

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384 - Second Trimester Loss and Adoption Loss Grieving with Dr. Tatiana H 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. If you haven't listened t…

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DBM Ep 64: LA Fires & Black Motherhood w/ Staci Mitchell 1:50:18

3M ago1:50:18

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Dear Mama, What does it mean to make it home, to create a place of rest and reprieve, joy and sanctuary, an archive of your children’s treasures? What happens when you can’t make it home, return to your place of rest and reprieve, joy and sanctuary, a reflection of your taste and intention? What happens when the archive of your children’s treasure,…

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383 - How to begin the Adoption process with Dr. Tatiana Height 27:18

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Have you considered adoption as a way to grow your family? Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instea…

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383 - How to begin the Adoption process with Dr. Tatiana Height 27:18

3M ago27:18

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Have you considered adoption as a way to grow your family? Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instea…

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DBM Ep 63: Entrepreneurship & Black Motherhood 1:29:06

4M ago1:29:06

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Dear Mama, What if I told you I didn’t start a business because I wanted to be a boss? I started my business because I wanted to be free, because I saw no other path to fully realizing my dreams, and according to a 2022 article, I’m not alone in finding entrepreneurship on my liberation journey. In the article entitled Why Black Women Are the Faste…

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382 - Fruitful - 2025 Stay Informed but Not Consumed with Erica Michelle 31:22

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We are easing into 2025 with our first Solo episode of the year with Erica Michelle. We are discussing staying informed through this new climate but not consumed. I share my favorite podcasts, books, and other media that I'm using to keep the peace and rest in this season. We are being frutiful in 2025 and not easily swayed by misinformation, disin…

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382 - Fruitful - 2025 Stay Informed but Not Consumed with Erica Michelle 31:22

4M ago31:22

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We are easing into 2025 with our first Solo episode of the year with Erica Michelle. We are discussing staying informed through this new climate but not consumed. I share my favorite podcasts, books, and other media that I'm using to keep the peace and rest in this season. We are being frutiful in 2025 and not easily swayed by misinformation, disin…

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381 - Easing into the New Year - REWIND 29:03

4M ago29:03

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2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Am…

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381 - Easing into the New Year - REWIND 29:03

4M ago29:03

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2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Am…

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380 - New Year are you ready to Surrender? - REWIND 35:10

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I am excited to get behind the mic and kick off the new year with a solo episode discussing all about 2022 accomplishments and failures. In this episode, I deep dive into my personal development and growth in 2022, and share my 2023 word of the year. We discuss what’s next with Sisters in Loss and what to look forward to in 2023 and how to stay con…

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380 - New Year are you ready to Surrender? - REWIND 35:10

4M ago35:10

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I am excited to get behind the mic and kick off the new year with a solo episode discussing all about 2022 accomplishments and failures. In this episode, I deep dive into my personal development and growth in 2022, and share my 2023 word of the year. We discuss what’s next with Sisters in Loss and what to look forward to in 2023 and how to stay con…

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DBM Ep 62: Grief & Black Motherhood with Akilah Richards 1:46:04

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Dear Mama, What if I told you to offer grief a seat at the table? What if I told you grief has no other duties except to be with you? It has nowhere to be and is not bound by time. Grief is patient. Grief is relentless, and as Akilah S. Richards, our guest for this episode and a DBM fave, says, “Grief is not something to be fixed but something for …

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379 - New Year and Setting New Goals - REWIND 20:25

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Today’s episode is a solo episode where I catch you up on all the things happening with Sisters in Loss and celebrating my birthday on July 17th and 4 years of podcasting on August 2. In this episode we discuss: -Taking a solo vacation for my birthday -Recapping this year so far for Sisters in Loss -What is next for Sisters in Loss? Our 2021 Summit…

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379 - New Year and Setting New Goals - REWIND 20:25

5M ago20:25

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Today’s episode is a solo episode where I catch you up on all the things happening with Sisters in Loss and celebrating my birthday on July 17th and 4 years of podcasting on August 2. In this episode we discuss: -Taking a solo vacation for my birthday -Recapping this year so far for Sisters in Loss -What is next for Sisters in Loss? Our 2021 Summit…

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378 - Creating new goals and ambitions on this motherhood journey - REWIND 29:31

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We made it yall! We have made it to the end of the year, and I’m happy to say we made it whole. Many of us started this year with the expectation of greatness. Ambition to take on the world. Start that new business, write that new book, launch that new product, travel to a new country, and just live a life after loss that was unimaginable. Then our…

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378 - Creating new goals and ambitions on this motherhood journey - REWIND 29:31

5M ago29:31

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We made it yall! We have made it to the end of the year, and I’m happy to say we made it whole. Many of us started this year with the expectation of greatness. Ambition to take on the world. Start that new business, write that new book, launch that new product, travel to a new country, and just live a life after loss that was unimaginable. Then our…

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377 - This Year Don't Struggle in Silence - REWIND 29:01

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We have entered into a new year, and a new decade. Another opportunity to live out our purpose for our lives, for our angel babies, and future babies. It is a time to continue on the journey to healing, restoration, with hope and peace. In today’s episode I share my word of the year and a recap of all that was accomplished with Sisters in Loss in 2…

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377 - This Year Don't Struggle in Silence - REWIND 29:01

5M ago29:01

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We have entered into a new year, and a new decade. Another opportunity to live out our purpose for our lives, for our angel babies, and future babies. It is a time to continue on the journey to healing, restoration, with hope and peace. In today’s episode I share my word of the year and a recap of all that was accomplished with Sisters in Loss in 2…

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376 - Incompetent Cervix and Baby Loss with Shalika Bethel 48:18

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How do you learn how to build life after loss? Today’s guest is doing exactly that learning how to rebuild her life after loss by God’s grace. Shalika Bethel is an angel mom to two baby boys due to a incompetent cervix. In this episode she takes us on her journey to motherhood, how she has learned to accept her babies are not here physically, and h…

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376 - Incompetent Cervix and Baby Loss with Shalika Bethel 48:18

5M ago48:18

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How do you learn how to build life after loss? Today’s guest is doing exactly that learning how to rebuild her life after loss by God’s grace. Shalika Bethel is an angel mom to two baby boys due to a incompetent cervix. In this episode she takes us on her journey to motherhood, how she has learned to accept her babies are not here physically, and h…

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375 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Infertility with Vernetta Stewart 27:46

6M ago27:46

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Black women Heal when they are surrounded by other black women. Today’s guest truly believes and embodies that motto. Vernetta Stewart, also known as Chef Vernetta is the founder of Footprints of Angels a nonprofit organization aimed to support women impacted by infertility and recurrent miscarriages. This nonprofit organization provides women with…

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375 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Infertility with Vernetta Stewart 27:46

6M ago27:46

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Black women Heal when they are surrounded by other black women. Today’s guest truly believes and embodies that motto. Vernetta Stewart, also known as Chef Vernetta is the founder of Footprints of Angels a nonprofit organization aimed to support women impacted by infertility and recurrent miscarriages. This nonprofit organization provides women with…

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374 - IUD Infection and Stillbirth with Jordan Johnson 24:36

6M ago24:36

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Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? Today’s guest was surprised when she found out she was expecting after having an IUD. Yes, she beat the odds and conceived while on birth control. Jordan Johnson is a United States Naval Officer and moved from DC to CA while pregnant. Two weeks after celebrating her baby shower she ended up i…

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374 - IUD Infection and Stillbirth with Jordan Johnson 24:36

6M ago24:36

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Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? Today’s guest was surprised when she found out she was expecting after having an IUD. Yes, she beat the odds and conceived while on birth control. Jordan Johnson is a United States Naval Officer and moved from DC to CA while pregnant. Two weeks after celebrating her baby shower she ended up i…

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DBM Ep 61: Black Motherhood & Joy 1:38:05

6M ago1:38:05

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Dear Mama, What if I told you I didn’t think I had the words for the intro of this episode because we recorded it before the election, and after November 5th, joy was THE LAST THING I wanted to talk about? I wish I could say thinking of our ancestors pulled me through, but the truth is reaching forward in time helped me more than reaching back, and…

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373 - What does Healing look like? November Election Results with Erica Michelle 15:59

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Were you apart of the 92%? I know I was. We have taken the time to grieve, mourn and rest. I decided to get behind the mic today in a solo episode to share my thoughts on Novembers election results and how it plays a role in our collective grieving, collective healing, and my book writing process. What does healing look like? Healing looks like rec…

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373 - What does Healing look like? November Election Results with Erica Michelle 15:59

6M ago15:59

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Were you apart of the 92%? I know I was. We have taken the time to grieve, mourn and rest. I decided to get behind the mic today in a solo episode to share my thoughts on Novembers election results and how it plays a role in our collective grieving, collective healing, and my book writing process. What does healing look like? Healing looks like rec…

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372 - Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Sherita Thompson 38:44

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Pregnancy after a miscarriage can be filled with many fears, anxious thoughts, and nervousness that you may lose another baby. Today’s guest shares how her faith fueled her desire to continue to try again after her miscarriage. Sherita Thompson experienced a miscarriage while on a trip helping friends babysit and was devastated. She returned from h…

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372 - Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Sherita Thompson 38:44

6M ago38:44

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Pregnancy after a miscarriage can be filled with many fears, anxious thoughts, and nervousness that you may lose another baby. Today’s guest shares how her faith fueled her desire to continue to try again after her miscarriage. Sherita Thompson experienced a miscarriage while on a trip helping friends babysit and was devastated. She returned from h…

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371 - Pregnancy after Stillbirth with Tierra Hucke 34:36

7M ago34:36

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Can you imagine having a doula and midwife, but still experience a stillbirth? Today’s guest had that experience. She was healthy, ate right, worked out consistently, and even worked with a midwife and doula at a birthing center throughout her pregnancy. At 36 weeks after a babymoon life changed for Tierra Hucke. She went to the hospital because sh…

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371 - Pregnancy after Stillbirth with Tierra Hucke 34:36

7M ago34:36

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Can you imagine having a doula and midwife, but still experience a stillbirth? Today’s guest had that experience. She was healthy, ate right, worked out consistently, and even worked with a midwife and doula at a birthing center throughout her pregnancy. At 36 weeks after a babymoon life changed for Tierra Hucke. She went to the hospital because sh…

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370 - Stillbirth and PTSD in Zimbabwe and Chiedza Makwara 31:29

7M ago31:29

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss is not only a United States concern, but it’s worldwide. Today’s guest is from the continent (yes that continent that many think is a country) Africa. She experienced a stillbirth at 32 weeks in her home country of Zimbabwe. In this episode, Chiedza Makwara shares how pregnancy loss is still a taboo concept in Zimbabwe, ho…

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370 - Stillbirth and PTSD in Zimbabwe and Chiedza Makwara 31:29

7M ago31:29

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss is not only a United States concern, but it’s worldwide. Today’s guest is from the continent (yes that continent that many think is a country) Africa. She experienced a stillbirth at 32 weeks in her home country of Zimbabwe. In this episode, Chiedza Makwara shares how pregnancy loss is still a taboo concept in Zimbabwe, ho…

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369 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Male Factory Infertility with Tamika Henderson 23:55

7M ago23:55

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Have you heard of male factor infertility? Male Factor infertility can be caused due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices, and other factors that lead to infertility. Today’s guest shares her recurrent miscarriage story and j…

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369 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Male Factory Infertility with Tamika Henderson 23:55

7M ago23:55

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Have you heard of male factor infertility? Male Factor infertility can be caused due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices, and other factors that lead to infertility. Today’s guest shares her recurrent miscarriage story and j…

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DBM Ep 60: All Cried Out, Election 2024 & Morris Chestnut 1:25:01

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Dear Mama, There’s no deep intro for this episode. In this episode, we talk: ✨Which version of "All Cried Out" is best, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam or Allure & 112 ✨Election 2024 ✨How God blessed us with Morris Chesnut's rise from Ricky to Cory Cash WE HAVE RANGE! The way we move from levity to depth, Thea breaking down Joe Biden's scorpio tendencies to N…

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368 - Miscarriage is on the ballot! Never Healing Alone book updates with Erica Michelle 24:40

7M ago24:40

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Miscarriage is on the ballot. We are less than one week away from election day on November 5. Have you voted early yet? Today's episode is a solo episode where I deep dive into the book writing process and detail where I am now in writing Never Healing Alone. I also discuss how miscarriage is on the ballot. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, the rig…

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368 - Miscarriage is on the ballot! Never Healing Alone book updates with Erica Michelle 24:40

7M ago24:40

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Miscarriage is on the ballot. We are less than one week away from election day on November 5. Have you voted early yet? Today's episode is a solo episode where I deep dive into the book writing process and detail where I am now in writing Never Healing Alone. I also discuss how miscarriage is on the ballot. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, the rig…

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367 - Why your VOTE matters for Black Maternal Health! 24:45

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367 - Why your VOTE matters for Black Maternal Health! 24:45

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366 - Transabdominal Cerclage and Rainbow Baby with Jazmyne Scott 52:41

8M ago52:41

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Have you heard of a transabdominal cerclage? What is a transabdominal cerclage? A transabdominal cerclage is a small, extremely strong, woven synthetic band stitched high on the cervix. This band supports the full length of the cervix and resists the pressure the growing fetus places on it. The band prevents the cervix from opening and losing the p…