A podcast about the people, experiences, and decisions that shape the surrogacy journey. Whether you're a surrogate, an intended parent, or just exploring the process, we’re here to share real conversations and insights.
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Surrogacy Process Podcasts
Building a family can be a complicated, messy, lonely, and sometimes heartbreaking process, but you don't have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Join the AllPaths Family Building community as we talk with people who are currently trying to grow their family, those whose family building journey has come to an end, and experts in the fertility and family building space. Together we'll: *Hear family stories, providing real-life perspectives that highlight the many different paths a fa ...
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"Sharing the Truth in Love" is a video and audio podcast hosted by Fr. John Girotti, a Green Bay Diocese priest, exploring Church teachings on contemporary issues to inspire listeners to foster faith-filled, meaningful conversations that draw all closer to Christ, enriching the lives of all in the process.
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We’re here to create comfort along the entrepreneurial journey, and really the life journey. Join us for inspiring, dynamic conversations that make the arduous process of venturing into the unknown feel more doable, because we believe in making the impossible, possible. We hope you’ll join us, as we play in the infinite; pull up a seat, grab a blanket let’s get cozy! Author, spiritual business mentor & entrepreneur Garrett Kusmierz meets you here every Sunday for either an interview or soloc ...
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Welcome to The Surrogacy Scoop: Your Guide to Surrogacy and Egg Donation, a podcast brought to you by Patriot Conceptions, a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support, where we demystify the world of surrogacy from the clinical, family and surrogate perspective.
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Families Through Surrogacy is a podcast created to support and guide parents through the incredible journey of surrogacy. Whether you’re just starting out or already in the process, we’re here to share real stories, helpful tips, and advice to make things a little easier. We’ll talk about everything - from picking the right country, clinic, surrogate, to the emotional ups and downs along the way. With insights from parents, professionals and advocates, this is a space where you’ll feel infor ...
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Rayden Solicitors are an award winning firm of family law solicitors with offices in St Albans, Berkhamsted and Beaconsfield. Our specialist team advise in relation to divorce, separation, children matters, anglo-french law, surrogacy and pre and post nuptial agreements. We also offer mediation, financial arbitration and resolution through the Collaborative Law process. Our podcasts reflect the law in England and Wales only and are correct at the time of recording but the law does change. Ou ...
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Preconceived: Five Stories of IVF and Surrogacy is a collection of conversations with women who had very different experiences going through in vitro fertilization for that one outcome: a baby. Laura went through an IVF journey because of her PCOS diagnosis and a series of miscarriages. Kate went through IVF for a reason not commonly talked about. You'll also hear three surrogacy stories: Heidi was a gestational carrier* twice, working through an agency. Her story demonstrates the unpredicta ...
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Dr. Durant’s Journey: "I became my own case study"
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51:45In this episode, we speak with Dr. Fallon Durant, a Laboratory Supervisor in the embryology lab at Boston IVF. Dr. Durant shares the seven-year journey that she and her husband endured while trying to grow their family, a path marked by recurrent pregnancy losses. As a scientist with a PhD and a subspecialty in Molecular Cell Biology and Developmen…
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462. The RUBY Postnatal with Robyn Jedkins
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1:05:39Robyn Jedkins is the founder and CEO of The RUBY Postnatal, a sanctuary for recovery, support, and education, where care is always tailored to mothers' unique stage of postnatal healing. Today we cover everything from the origins of The RUBY, to what services mamas are loving, to Robyn's vision for the future of postnatal care! Follow The Ruby on I…
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Nothing feels as hard as the pain of secondary infertility, in Garrett's opinion, which might be why her postpartum experience the second time around has felt pretty blissful! Today she unpacks the other things that have helped, from placenta encapsulation by Holistic Birth and Beyond, having the bassinet on Jeff's side of the bed, and even how her…
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Rachel’s Journey: Knitting Him Into Existence
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43:21This episode features a conversation with Rachel Wilson, a therapist, yoga and meditation instructor, coach, and most recently, a postpartum doula and intended parent support coach. Rachel shares the difficult journey she and her husband undertook to welcome their son, Remiel, the "archangel of hope." After struggling with disappointment for a year…
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What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty? What does the “development of doctrine” really mean? This and more on the latest episode of Sharing the Truth in Love. Resource: The Death Penalty and the Church's Position | CAPP-USA All Sharing the Truth in Love audio podcasts are also available on YouTube in a video format at dioc.io/t…
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Kristin’s Journey: Becoming the IVF “Fairy God-Sister”
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51:03In this episode we welcome Kristin Dillensnyder to discuss her family building journey and her subsequent work in the fertility space. Kristin, a former military spouse now living in South Carolina, navigated the complicated, messy, and lonely process of IVF and infertility while living in a new city (Montgomery, Alabama) where social supports were…
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460. Summer's Birth Story with Jeff and Garrett
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1:27:05Garrett brings her husband Jeff on to tell the tale of their daughter's birth story. TLDR: Garrett had to face the ONE thing she didn't want--induction. After 30 hours of rhythmic contractions, she was only 2 cm dilated and had to face a difficult choice. Tune in to hear why Garrett felt much of the birth was like "upside down world," and to learn …
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How a Surrogacy Agency Redefined Family-Building
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1:00:03Wade Morris, Director of Community Resources at American Surrogacy, reveals how to choose the right surrogacy agency, avoid scams and save time in this must-hear deep dive episode of "Let's Talk Surrogacy". Are you considering surrogacy and don’t know where to start? In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Wade to bre…
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Kerri’s Journey: The gap between what's offered and what we need
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40:24This episode features Kerri Bicskei, an active duty military spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit organization Mindful Warrior Alliance. Kerri shares her ongoing family building journey, taking both holistic and Western medical approaches before being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, later complicated by endometriosis. Kerri…
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459. A Speedy, 2-Hour Birth Story with Courtney Welch
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59:14kozēkozē's very own, Courtney Welch, joins us for the third time to share her 4th birth story, (her third earth-side baby), of her daughter Karlee Faye. From start to finish, the birth was just barely over 2 hours! Tune in to hear all about the remarkable experience. Mayla's Birth Story Get to know Courtney Welch IG: @courtney_jo5 _________________…
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Elizabeth & Maria’s Journeys: The Art of Healing
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56:29In our latest episode, we welcome Maria and Elizabeth, the co-founders and co-directors of The ART of Infertility, to share their personal experiences with infertility and their collaborative advocacy work. Though their individual family building journeys took different paths, both Elizabeth and Maria emphasize the importance of the supportive comm…
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458. Serena Duncan's Surrogacy Birth Story
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1:21:10Last week we heard from Serena Duncan about her journey to become a surrogate and what's it's been like carrying a baby for another family-- from payment, to logistics of birth prep and more. Today we get to hear all about baby's birth story, and how the birth intentions were carried out beautifully. Serena also shares more about what it's like pos…
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Becca's Journey: "Leave all your assumptions at the door."
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47:26In this episode, we speak with Becca Levin Nayak, an attorney specializing in adoption and assisted reproduction in Pennsylvania. Becca shares her own family building journey, begun with her ex-wife, where the couple navigated donor conception. The process of choosing a sperm donor was overwhelming, which Becca likened to selecting a partner on a d…
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457. A Surrogacy Journey with Serena Duncan, Part 1
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1:25:07Serena Duncan is a mother of two, a doula, a childbirth educator and a hypnobirthing specialist. It was always her dream to become a surrogate. Today we learn all about the steps she took to become a surrogate and what the journey entailed! From rounds of interviews, to therapy, to compensation, to birth planning, she covers all your burning questi…
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Courtney’s Journey: Liberating Yourself from Uterine Shame
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44:01On this episode, we welcome Courtney, a current PhD student at the Fletcher School of Tufts whose research focuses on the intersections of conflict, reproductive health, and humanitarian programming, to talk about her ongoing reproductive health journey. Her long medical path, which began with life-threatening blood clots (DVT and pulmonary embolis…
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456. Allison Morgan's empowering birth story
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1:16:34Allison Morgan is a doula and childbirth educator, as well as the founder of Holistic Birth and Beyond, providing resources and support for parents on the perinatal journey. We learned all about her business and trauma-informed perspective as a doula back in 2023 in episode 308. Today Allison joins us to share her daughter's incredible birth story …
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Surrogacy Across Oceans: The Story That Defied Borders & Doubts
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53:03By American Surrogacy
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Marea's Journey: Redefining Family Through Relationships, Commitment, and Connection
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40:10Today’s episode features Marea Goodman, a licensed midwife, parent, co-author of the book Baby Making for Everybody, and founder of PregnantTogether, a virtual community supporting queer and solo parents from preconception through parenting. Marea’s family grew through a non-traditional and "growthful" journey that involved co-parenting, a romantic…
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454. Flower Girl sustainable period underwear with Arielle Loupos
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49:01By Garrett Wood
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453. Be Ing fertility garments with Debbie Kaen
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1:01:29Debbie Kaen created sacred fertility garments for the perinatal journey. The Be Ing leggings are designed to be wearable sanctuaries, wearable sanctuaries - made from breathable, natural cotton free of plastic and forever chemicals, with I AM mantras over the womb and a intentional pocket to hold your affirmations, crystals or love notes for the li…
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Elizabeth’s Journey: From Number One to a Voice for Many
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59:56This week we’re celebrating the 50th episode of the AllPaths Podcast. For this milestone, we welcome special guest, friend, colleague, and AllPaths board member, Elizabeth Carr. Known worldwide as the first IVF baby born in the United States, Elizabeth shares the incredibly pioneering journey of her parents, Judy and Roger. Massachusetts residents …
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452. Changing maternal healthcare through nutrition with Emily Sylvester
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1:02:26Emily Sylvester is the CEO and founder of Mother of Fact, a digital health platform connecting patients with critical access to registered dietitians. Emily walks us through Mother of Fact's massive impact on the system as a whole, given the importance of nutrition throughout the perinatal journey. From how she's built this, to how it's going, to t…
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451. Egg Donor and Surrogacy matchmaking 101 with Mary Fusillo
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1:03:14Mary Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS is the founder and CEO of Family Solutions International. has been in the fertility space for over 20 years. Her agencies help people all over the world achieve their goals of parenthood. Today we learn all about how Mary guides parents through the egg donor matching process, as well as the ins and outs of surrogacy! Get a…
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Colleen’s Journey: “Where are the casseroles?”
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1:01:23This episode features longtime member of the AllPaths community Colleen, who shares her journey through the emotional devastation of recurrent pregnancy loss and IVF. After five losses and two unsuccessful IVF cycles, Colleen and her husband decided to take a much-needed break, but in a shocking turn of events, discovered she was pregnant the day a…
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At Garrett's 36 week appointment, she learned that her baby had flipped breech since her last 34 week appointment. Today, Garrett solocasts over a 3 day period documenting what she is doing to try and flip her baby, as she also contemplates "what now?" with her birth plan, given the most common recommendation for breech babies is c-section. Will sh…
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Erica Galia is a mother, a former birth doula, the creator of The Motherverse and a master connector. Today she joins us to share all about her journey into motherhood, what it's meant to her, and to share more about what she is building to make the motherhood space a better place for mothers and brands who elevate the mother. From tandem breastfee…
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Maggie’s Journey: Hope in French Fries and Leap Days
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40:06On this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we welcome Maggie Stryker, a former AllPaths group attendee and current volunteer to share her journey. Maggie and her partner began trying for a family in 2022, navigating a history of endometriosis while simultaneously undergoing multiple foot surgeries and recoveries. After eight or nine months of unsucce…
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448. Neuro Spicy Birth with TaKiesha Smith
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1:06:10TaKiesha Smith is a doula, lactation consultant, an evidence-base birthing professional, certified body ready pro, and the founder of Neuro Spicy Birth where she educates and trains doulas to understand and support the neurodiverse community together. As a neurodiverse (Neuro Spicy) person herself, she have a unique perspective, which helps her to …
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447. Perinatal mental health & EMDR with Anne Miller
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1:00:22Anne Miller is a licensed social worker and therapist specializing in postpartum and perinatal mental health. After over 20 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in human service organizations, education, and healthcare, she founded Ampersand Therapy Co. Today she shares her experience with postpartum anxiety and ti…
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Kristen’s Journey: “Out of the bedroom, out of my body, out of control”
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39:22In this episode, we are joined by Kristen Darcy, a long-time professional in the fertility industry, shares her personal family-building journey, which she describes as "months tricked into years" before she transitioned "out of the bedroom into...surgery and procedures." She recounts questionable diagnoses and fertility treatment, experiencing an …
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Garrett reviews her radically changed birth plans for baby #2, unveils baby's name, and shares more about the resources that have helped her finalize her daughter's birth plans (or rather "intentions"). Resources mentioned: Wavework Birthing Dr. Bill Chun Dr. Stu's podcast: Birthing Instincts Tranquility by Hehe ___________________________ GROWING …
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445. Homebirth & hospital birth considerations with Lori Bregman
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1:07:13Lori Bregman is a world-famous doula, author, and wellness + women's empowerment coach. Lori Bregman is a seasoned doula, life coach, and author of The Doula Deck, Mamaste, and The Mindful Mom-to-Be. She is also the co-founder of Pregga, an on-demand doula support service, and serves as the Doula-in-Residence at Needed. With over 26 years of experi…
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Two Surrogacy Journeys, One Surrogate's Unstoppable Heart
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55:31What happens when a surrogate faces failed pregnancy after failed pregnancy, and still chooses hope? In this raw and inspiring episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", Madie, a two-time surrogate opens up about her decade-long journey of resilience and the powerful bond between surrogates and intended parents. Madie walks us through her three journeys, t…
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Mirna’s Journey: From Struggle to Inspiring Hope
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42:49In this episode, we talk with Mirna Nova, founder of Fertility Inspired, about her 12-year-long journey to parenthood. Mirna opens up about her early diagnosis of PCOS, which she knew would make conceiving challenging, the physical toll of undergoing various treatments including Clomid, IUI, and multiple rounds of IVF, and the profound emotional im…
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444. Ancient, holistic wisdom for postpartum healing with Aleiela Allen
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1:08:50Aleiela Allen is a birth and postpartum doula, and the founder of Leilove - providing care services which blend ancient wisdom with modern care, offering education for both mother and partner, birthing doula support, nourishing postpartum treatments like Abhyanga, healing belly binds, and curated meal deliveries. Tune in to learn more about Aleie…
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443. Wave Bye to Period Pain with Margo Harrison
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1:05:47Margo Harrison is an OB/GYN and the founder and CEO of Wave Bye Inc, a company creating new solutions for PMS and Irregular periods. Margo has a fascinating background in maternal health care and research, and today we get to learn not only about her OBGYN work internationally, but inside of Planned Parenthood and as a hospitalist. Learn more about…
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Olivia’s Journey: Finding Answers, Playing It Forward
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58:27This episode of the AllPaths podcast features Olivia King, a Rhode Island-based singer-songwriter who, through sharing her fertility struggles on social media, has found purpose in helping others feel less alone as they navigate their own journeys. Olivia and her husband married with the immediate intention of starting a family. However, after tryi…
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Chelle Waite is a mama and the founder of the new e-commerce platform The Waite --a place to find trusted motherhood essentials for those trying, carrying, grieving and healing. On The Waite, you can shop by motherhood stage and find just what you're looking for! Tune in to hear how Chelle's founder journey was shaped by her past in customer suppor…
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441. Homebirth Mindset & Chiropractic Healing with Dr. Kristyn Silver-Brook
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1:06:56Dr. Kristyn Silver-Brook is a perinatal chiropractor and facilitator of ceremonial sessions for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. She is also a mama of three and a doula, sometimes. She's also the co-founder of Mamala - bringing mindful essentials for motherhood. Tune in to learn about her journey into chiropractic, how she's consciosuly built h…
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Trystan’s Journey: A trans uterus is NOT an uninhabitable environment
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51:52In this episode of the AllPaths Podcast, we speak with Trystan Reese, a father of three, advocate, educator, and an "all-around nerd" when it comes to transgender fertility and family building. Trystan shares his personal and professional journey, starting with his experience growing up in a conservative town as a transgender man without the langua…
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440. Releasing fear in homebirth with Cora Skinner
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1:01:47Cora Skinner is a prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula, breastfeeding counselor, nutrition counselor, and mother of 3, all born at home, each in under 3 hours! Today we have the pleasure of learning all about how she prepares and walks women through beautiful and sacred homebirth experiences. From her background in modeling to her life now as a mo…
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439. Redemption Birth = Physiological Birth
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30:50Garrett shares her birth intentions for this pregnancy. While on the surface it's easy for her to say "I want a redemptive birth," she explains that 1) she is moving away from "reacting" to Decklen's birth and 2) moving towards all she needs to do physically, mentally, emotionally and logistically to create the space for physiological birth to occu…
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Alexis’ Journey: Reframing the Concept of Family
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45:54This episode of the AllPaths podcast features a conversation with Alexis Eyler, the Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting birth parents post-placement. On Your Feet Foundation, founded in 2001, addresses the historical lack of post-placement services for birth parents, recognizing that open …
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438. The Recovery Method with Naha Pandya
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1:12:16Naha Pandya is the founder of The Recovery Method, giving women access to empowering resources as a go-to for postpartum healing. Their mission is to help standardize postpartum care guidelines by emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive and holistic care. Naha also created the It Takes A Village event …
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436. Ayurvedic Foods for Postpartum Healing with Cookma
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1:07:37Lisa Chatham has spent her career in the been in food concept design and product development where sh maintained a devotion to creating an intersection of Sustenance + Pleasure. Tune in to learn about how a trip to India changed her relationship with food, and her inspiration for postpartum healing. Cookma is designed for modern lifestyles while fo…
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437. Midwifery Practices & Perinatal Nutrition with Noel Leithart
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1:00:37Noel Leithart has decades of midwifery experience across many states. Not only has she facilitated countless homebirths and attended many hospital births as a doula, she is a mother to 8 children! In this episode you will hear all about her vodka shot trick, her wisdom on birth, and more about the challenges midwives are facing today. In addition t…
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