Best Sabrina Fletcher Podcasts (2025)

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The HEAVINESS of self-blame, doubt & guilt 20:45

6d ago20:45

20:45

If you feel like you are drowning in guilt, self-blame, and an endless loop of “what ifs" after making the heartbreaking decision to end a wanted pregnancy, this episode is for you. Sabrina Fletcher, the TFMR -Termination For Medical Reasons- pregnancy loss doula, explores why these feelings show up and how they’re rooted in deep love, your desire …

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Forgiving yourself after baby loss with Amy Watson 30:00

13d ago30:00

30:00

On forgiveness and forgiving yourself after TFMR baby loss with Amy Watson. Amy is a certified Life Coach and also a mom who has walked through stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. You may know her from her podcast, Smooth Stones, Find Yourself After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Baby Loss. Connect with Amy at: Learn more at https://smoo…

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Touch your trauma gently–on sand tray therapy for TFMR with Lacey Castilleja Fisher 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

Lacey Castilleja Fisher, Licensed Professional Counselor, Play Therapist Perinatal Mental Health-Certification, talks about how sand tray therapy can help you through the trauma of TFMR baby loss. Lacey runs Open Heart Counseling of Austin, TX and we also talk about the state of perinatal mental health support in Texas. Connect with Lacey at: www.o…

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Reconnecting with your romantic partner after baby loss with Laura Amador, relationship coach 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

Communication ideas for romantic, heterosexual couples after/through baby loss. Laura Amador, a Laura Doyle certified relationship coach shares 3 insightful ways to take care of your grief and bring you closer to your partner. You can find the guide "5 Steps to Reignite Connection in Your Marriage" that Laura Amador mentions in the episode here: ht…

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Amanda healed the SILENCE around TFMR in the Ascend Grief Circle - her story 23:37

6M ago23:37

23:37

"I was searching for a community where I could talk to people without feeling judged. A safe space where I didn't have to explain myself." -Amanda, TFMR for rare genetic condition mom shares her story of her time in our Ascend TFMR Grief Circle program. Listen in to hear her TFMR story and how she moved from feeling blame and silenced to fully held…

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Hurtful myths about TFMR & how to heal from these misconceptions 24:47

7M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode you’ll hear about 3 big hurtful myths/misconceptions about TFMR & how we can take healing into our own hands in the face of so much misunderstanding about our heartbreaking choices. 00:00-Intro 01:56-Myth 1, looking for a perfect pregnancy 04:59-Myth 2, taking the easy way out 14:24-Myth 3, it's just an abortion or it's not really a…

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Emotional and physical recovery after TFMR through the pelvic floor with Tenae Bascherini 31:03

7M ago31:03

31:03

Tenae Bascherini, pelvic floor and core specialist, shares about the layers of emotional and physical recovery after TFMR. She went through termination for medical reasons herself with her son Kaleo, in the second trimester of pregnancy. We talk about some surprising and seemingly “unrelated to the pelvis” areas of the body where a pelvic floor imb…

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TFMR IS a disability issue with Ali Emerald, TFMR for maternal health reasons 35:20

7M ago35:20

35:20

After Ali Emerald lost her baby Paris to TFMR for maternal reasons, she went on to become a somatic embodiment coach to help herself and others work through trauma and grief. Ali’s pregnancy set in motion conditions that led her to need an organ transplant. In this episode we talk about the intersection between disability rights and reproductive ju…

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Caring for your mental health in crisis times with Erica Rozmid, TFMR Psychologist 27:35

8M ago27:35

27:35

Erica Rozmid, board certified behavioral psychologist and perinatal mental health certified, also known as TFMR Psychologist on her platforms, shares doable tips for when you are in mental health crisis after TFMR. The skills she generously relays in this episode are just a piece of what she's putting together in a mental health course for those wh…

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Research on TFMR & queer family making. Dr. E Goldblatt Hyatt shares their findings on best psychological outcomes in TFMR & advocating for LGBTQ+ families in our communities 🌈 34:08

8M ago34:08

34:08

Today we have Dr. E Goldblatt Hyatt on the podcast with us. They are an associate professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt is also a private practice clinician focusing on baby loss and TFMR. We'll be talking about their research on TFMR and queer family making. ... Today's episode is sponsored by: "A way through After TFM…

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To tell or not to tell - when to share your TFMR story 26:19

9M ago26:19

26:19

“How will I know when I’m ready to share my TFMR story and where and how should I share it?” We go into when and how and where you could decide to tell or NOT tell your story of ending your precious pregnancy for health reasons in this episode. SPONSORED BY THE TFMR GRIEF CIRCLE PROGRAM, ASCEND: If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group g…

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Terminating a wanted pregnancy led to advocacy. Riata shares her story of her baby Riana's diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot and AVSD heart defect. 1:12:57

10M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Riata shares her story of her baby Riana and the diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD, a heart defect) and T21. Riata was 29 at the time of this first pregnancy. She had to travel for care, due to living in a very rural part of Wyoming. Riata wishes to share her story to remind those opposed to abortion that abo…

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Journaling & writing to honor all our losses and babies. Carmen Grover, author of A Diary to My Babies, shares her story of 5 separate miscarriages and 2 TFMRs. 46:47

10M ago46:47

46:47

Carmen Grover is mom to 11 babies, 4 earthside and 7 in her heart. These are their names in order: Amity, Will, Kaia, Baby G, Case, Maelie, Butterfly Baby, Jude, Aida, Zach, and Charlotte. She is the author of A Diary to My Babies and the journal companion to that grief memoir, A Diary to Our Babies. Two of her losses have been to TFMR and she's co…

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When TFMR is for YOUR health. Marie-Laure shares how she lost her baby Juliette to early onset preeclampsia. 1:13:07

10M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

When TFMR is for YOUR health, also called Termination for Maternal Health or Termination for the Pregnant Person’s Health, it can bring an extra layer of survivor’s guilt. Marie-Laure shares how she lost her baby Juliette to early onset preeclampsia with severe features and IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction). Her symptoms became more pronounced…

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Termination for anencephaly. Samantha explains how this loss has impacted her relationships and spirituality. 35:53

11M ago35:53

35:53

Samantha is a TFMR mom who lost her second daughter to anencephaly at 17 weeks pregnant. She came on today to share how this great loss has shifted her relationships and beliefs. Resources mentioned: 1. ASCEND TFMR Grief Circle - If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group grief support, I invite you to check out our upcoming grief circles …

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A book of TFMR stories & why these stories NEED to be told w/ Ale Muñoz, co-author & editor of Flowers in Our Womb 15:58

11M ago15:58

15:58

Ale Muñoz, co-author and editor of TFMR story anthology “Flowers in Our Womb” shares the inspiration behind this book and why sharing your own story of TFMR pregnancy loss can be so transformative. Find Flowers in Our Womb on Amazon in Kindle (e-book), paperback, and hardcover https://a.co/d/5jAa5eF Resources mentioned: 1.“Releasing a Wanted Pregna…

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Back to work in high-risk maternal and perinatal postpartum healthcare after TFMR with Alissa, mother to Seamus 42:26

12M ago42:26

42:26

Alissa shares how she got a “grey” diagnosis (a term for a condition that could be survivable through fatal, on a spectrum of outcomes) for her baby in her second trimester which led to a decision to end her wanted pregnancy. As a postpartum and high-risk NICU and PICU healthcare worker herself, she felt that her prior knowledge and vicarious lived…

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Ending a wanted pregnancy for T21. Plus IVF and pregnancy after loss. Becky shares her story 1:08:22

1y ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Becky shares her story of IVF and embryo loss followed by TFMR for Down’s Syndrome. After all the fertility challenges, she was able to get pregnant again with what is currently a healthy pregnancy. Listen in to her journey through pregnancy after TFMR and how she lives with grief and hope at the same time. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

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Healing through story & body practices after TFMR, fertility loss, recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth. Jenn Hepton shares her wisdom with us. 58:21

1y ago58:21

58:21

Jenn Hepton, parenting coach and founder of Motherhood Redefined + Loss in Transition shares her story of losing twins to TFMR, her other fertility and miscarriage losses and stillbirth of baby Loey. Even through all these tragic losses, Jenn shares light and healing through EFT, the "T.I.M.E. technique" and hypnobreathwork - practices she has used…

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T18 diagnosis & abortion for medical reasons and grieving in a time of collective grief and genocide. Liz shares her story. 48:02

1y ago48:02

48:02

Liz tells her story of receiving an Edward's Syndrome (also known as T18) diagnosis and coming up against restrictive abortion laws and little understanding in the abortion space for her pregnancy loss. She also shares her experience with grieving during a time of massive loss with the Palestinian genocide. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

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Robin shares her TFMR for a giant omphalocele story & TTC (trying to conceive) again after loss 1:00:56

1+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Robin Imholte, a TFMR mom and mom to a rainbow baby born after loss, tells her story of her baby's giant omphalocele diagnosis, a condition where organs are developing (or very poorly developing) outside of the body cavity. She shares her struggle with TTC (trying to conceive) after the death of her baby Ellie. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support…

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Sex and Intimacy after TFMR w/ Kate Carson 1:02:04

1+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Sex and intimacy after a traumatic baby loss/pregnancy loss can be HARD, and can create opportunities for healing. Kate Carson, baby loss coach, shares FIVE impediments to intimacy after TFMR pregnancy loss and some beautiful tools and practices to gently come back into your body and sensuality. Resources mentioned: 1st Program opportunity! Join Ka…

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Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? 19:15

1+ y ago19:15

19:15

Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? Listen to hear about 3 reasons WHY you may be isolating and how to care for yourself in this isolating experience. Resources mentioned: Learn more and apply to join the upcoming TFMR grief circle program Ascend here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply My free Facebook group for terminati…

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Getting Through the Holidays with Love and Grief 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

Grief can be especially hard around the holidays and through the new year with expectations to be "joyful" and "cheerful." In this episode I answer questions from other TFMR parents in the community about getting through the holidays. You'll hear 4 main tips PLUS an explanation of "Grieving in 4D." This episode was originally recorded as a live vid…

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41. How Mother's Will Heal The World: Final Episode Of This Season 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

12:14

In the last episode of this season, I share how a brief pause over the summer, the major transitionary period after experiencing my early miscarriage, and the devastating events around the world have led me to a massive inner shift that is requiring much more attention, presence, and tending to than my current life is allowing. I share how I am pau…

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Twin loss and making memories for TFMR for T21 - Lia's story 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

After losing one baby early into a twin pregnancy, Lia then received a poor prenatal diagnosis of T21 (Down Syndrome) with her surviving twin. She recounts how she made memories and connections even in the hardest time between diagnosis and decision and ending her wanted pregnancy. And to join our upcoming TFMR support group program, Ascend apply h…

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The Biggest Thing I've Learned in the Grief of TFMR 18:40

1+ y ago18:40

18:40

On letting others be wrong about you. Important in the grief of a termination pregnancy loss. Listen in to hear how this one practice has helped my grief as a TFMR mom. And you are invited to join us in our upcoming TFMR Grief Circle program, Ascend. Learn more and apply here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply And come and join us in the fr…

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40. Connecting To Your Spirit and Soul Babies with Lauren Dyonesius 1:11:04

1+ y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

In this intriguing episode, I sit down with Lauren Dyonesius, a Registered Nurse turned baby soul communicator and energy intuitive, as she shares her wisdom and experience connecting to soul babies in spirit and in human form to help women and families find peace, connection, and clarity along thier conception, birth, and motherhood journey. In th…

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39. Healing After Pregnancy Loss With Allie Page 1:12:24

1+ y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode, Allie Page shares her own tender path through pregnancy loss and into consciously conceiving again. With deep wisdom, Allie shares the importance of how fully feeling, expressing, and honoring the complex spectrum of emotions after experiencing pregnancy loss is a vital part of the healing process. Allie describes her experiences i…

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38. Finding Meaning in Miscarriage: My Early Pregnancy Loss Story 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

48:02

In this vulnerable episode, I share my deeply personal journey through early miscarriage. I recount my spiritual pregnancy experience as I connected with my spirit baby through preconception, conception, loss, and continue to connect to this soul for guidance on a daily basis. Miscarriage is often a topic that is avoided in our society, and my hope…

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Sabrina Fletcher's TFMR Story: Navigating Grief, Community, and Healing After Loss 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

October is Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month, a special month to honor the babies, spirit babies, and children who have passed much sooner than our hearts could handle, and the mothers and families who hold their love and grief in their with them always. In this vulnerable episode, Sabrina Fletcher shares the heartbreaking journey o…

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36. Is Trusting Your Body in Birth Enough? 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

You’ve probably heard the phrase “just trust your body, because your body already knows how to give birth!”. As someone who is a true advocate for birth, postpartum, listening to your intuition, etc., I’ve totally said this before too. But..is trusting your body in birth enough? Like..really enough? I’ve learned it’s not the most helpful thing to t…

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35. The Healing Potential of Birth: Stepping into Your Maternal Power with Ashley Winning 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

58:20

I’m very excited to have an amazing guest, Ashley Winning, on the podcast today! Ashley and I will be diving more into the surgical births she experienced, as well as the unassisted home birth she was able to achieve with her 3rd baby. She is a mother of 3, and she had a very different birth experience with her 3rd baby, compared to her first 2. As…

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34. Is Your Intuition Guiding Your or Is Your Trauma Misleading You? 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

23:14

When you’re going through uncomfortable changes in your life, I want you to consider - is your intuition guiding you, or is your trauma misleading you? In today's episode, I want you to know that you can learn to trust in your intuition and begin to discern what is truth and what is NOT truth. You'll be stepping closer and closer to your aligned se…

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33. Discerning Your Truth in Motherhood with the Guidance of Your Intuition 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Over the last few months, I’ve struggled with leaning into and trusting my intuition. I’ve been experiencing many shifts in my life regarding my family, business, etc., and the noise around me continued to get louder. I was letting the outside pressure from others influence my decision making, and it just felt really, really hard to hear my intuiti…

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32. Unpacking Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Birth with Elizabeth Hulsey 55:01

2y ago55:01

55:01

I’m very excited to have my first guest, Elizabeth Hulsey, on the Somatic Mother today. Elizabeth and I dive into trauma - specifically, we’re unpacking childhood trauma, and its impact on birth. Trauma is something that majorly impacts not only our birth experience, but our postpartum and motherhood journey as well. If you’ve ever experienced some…

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31. Birth and the Intrinsic Role of the Nervous System 53:32

2y ago53:32

53:32

I’m BEYOND excited to chat with you today about a topic I’m super passionate about, which is the nervous system! Not only is this the incredible work I get to do with others every day (especially mothers and babies), but I’ve also been working on healing my own nervous system over the last few years. I’ve learned how and why I respond to things in …

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30. The Collective Disconnection from Our Bodies and Its Impact on Our Births 39:49

2y ago39:49

39:49

I want to dive into an important topic with you today - the collective disconnection from our bodies, and how it’s radically affecting our birth experiences. This is something I see firsthand as a body worker who works with women from conception through postpartum, and into motherhood. We’ve gone most of our lives being disconnected from our bodies…

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29. Less Doing, More Being: Introducing the Somatic Mother 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Welcome to the NEW, (re)branded podcast, the Somatic Mother! If you’ve been here for awhile, you may know this was formerly Instinctive Birth and Beyond: the Podcast. I’ve been going through a LOT of shifting and expanding in my life recently, and I knew that needed to happen with my podcast too. Like so many other mothers, I found myself just goin…

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28. When the Universe Says Shift, You Shift 8:02

2y ago8:02

8:02

Today’s episode is going to be a short and sweet one! It’s also going to be the last one you’ll hear from me for a bit, because it’s time for me to take a bit of a pause..and shift. Last week I shared my 2nd son’s birth story on the podcast; he really was the catalyst for me to start developing my relationship with my intuition. I’ve since then bee…

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27. Our Children Are Our Greatest Teachers: My First Natural Birth Story 45:35

2y ago45:35

45:35

Today’s episode is a special one for me, because I’m sharing my middle son’s birth story! My middle son, Gavin, just turned 7 years old (time really is a thief). Since becoming a mom, I’ve learned that children are our greatest teachers, and Gavin truly has been for me. In today’s episode, I’m talking about my 2nd pregnancy, what my preparation and…

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26. The Healing Benefits of Postpartum Bodywork 48:01

2y ago48:01

48:01

I’m super excited to share more about the work I do outside of my birth education and coaching, which is bodywork! I actually specialize in prenatal massage as a massage therapist, but my deep passion is in craniosacral therapy. I work with moms who are trying to conceive, through their pregnancies, and in the postpartum period. I get to see the he…

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25. Exercise with Confidence in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness 48:12

2y ago48:12

48:12

I’m excited to welcome another amazing guest, Nicole Scheitlin, onto the podcast today! Nicole is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Pre/postnatal Fitness Specialist with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. She’s also a wife and mom of 2 boys. Nicole takes a performance training approach to help current and expecting moms prepare t…

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24. 7 Steps to Releasing Your Fear in Childbirth 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

When you think of giving birth, I bet that fear is one of the emotions that comes to mind. Even though it’s very common for women to have fear regarding childbirth, that doesn’t mean you should let it completely take the reins of your birth, or even your life! In today’s episode, I’m talking about 7 steps to releasing your fear in childbirth. I’ll …

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23. From C-Section to VBAC: A Healing Journey with Hannah Gill 50:48

2y ago50:48

50:48

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hannah Gill, owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co, a birth and postpartum doula, and a childbirth educator. Hannah shares her two very different birth experiences. One was a traumatic C-section, while the other was an empowering VBAC without an epidural. She shares the details of each birth and the mental and physical …

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Ep 39: Live Episode - Liz Peters/Kill Billy Elliott 26:48

2y ago26:48

26:48

This episode was recorded live at the Brighton Fringe in May 2022, with piano accompaniment from Sarah Weiler. Episode 39: Live Episode - Liz Peters/Kill Billy Elliott IMDp is an improvised interview podcast. Every week Martina Minnow interviews a director about their upcoming film, except the film doesn’t exist and they create it together through …

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22. Breaking Down the Safety and Stigma of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy 49:43

2y ago49:43

49:43

In today’s episode, I have Sydney Parlier on the podcast to talk all about using cannabis during pregnancy. Sydney is the owner of Canna Birth and is full of so much information and knowledge both through certification and her own lived experiences. We explore the risks, benefits, and safety considerations surrounding cannabis in pregnancy. Sydney …

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21. Sami’s Home Birth Stories: Taking Control of Your Birth Experience 1:18:57

2y ago1:18:57

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Sami Garrett to dive into her home birth stories! I’ve been hearing bits and pieces of her birth stories, and I’m super excited to finally sit down and hear it all. These stories are inspiring, especially considering she’s from a small town where midwives and home births aren’t the norm. People tend to think home…

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Ep 38: Live Episode - Chris Rosser/Wild Wild West Side Story 33:48

2y ago33:48

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Episode 38: Chris Rosser/Wild Wild West Side Story IMDp is an improvised interview podcast. Every week Martina Minnow interviews a director about their upcoming film, except the film doesn’t exist and they create it together through their conversation. Also joining Martina each week are our resident improvisers who create cutaway scenes and clips f…

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20. 9 Tips to Achieve a Home Birth When You Live Rurally 28:22

2y ago28:22

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In today’s episode, I am giving you nine tips to help you achieve your dream home birth when you live rurally. Finding a home birth midwife may not be easy in some states and it’s possible you may feel anxious or uncertain about the birthing process when resources are limited. It’s essential to keep in mind that every location is different, and the…

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