Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
Are you looking for a podcast to help you feel confident in your birth experience?
Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers.
In each episode, we dive into essential topics like birth preparation, debunking common misconceptions, understanding hospital procedures, and promoting autonomy in the birthing process. We also bring you the wisdom and insights of experienced birth workers and medical professionals.
This is a safe and inclusive space where every birth story is valued, honored, and deserves to be heard. Join us in exploring the diverse and unique experiences of birth givers, and discover how transformational coaching can empower your own birth journey.
Contact Kelly Hof at: birthjourneysRN@gmail.com
Episodes
112 episodes
What No One Tells You About Newborn Vitamin K
Making informed decisions for your newborn can feel overwhelming—especially when advice around routine procedures like the vitamin K shot seems contradictory. As a labor nurse and mom, I created this episode to cut through the noise with eviden...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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58:39
Embracing the Unexpected: Alex Wachelka's Third Birth Journey
When Alex Wachelka predicted her third baby would arrive on December 15th—despite professionals insisting otherwise—her intuition was right. But the path to that moment wasn’t easy.After two very different births—one at a birth center an...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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47:36
Building Your Birth Dream Team: Finding the Right Doula
Navigating the search for your perfect birth doula can feel overwhelming. How do you find someone who aligns with your vision, fits your budget, and helps you feel secure during one of life’s most vulnerable moments?Drawing from over a d...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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24:35
Making a Birth Plan? Here’s What You’re Probably Missing
The birth plan has become a staple of pregnancy preparation, but most expectant parents are approaching it all wrong. What began as a revolutionary tool for restoring autonomy during the natural birth movement of the 1960s has too often devolve...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:16
One Way or a Mother Episode 1: A New Podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC
One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history lead...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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31:20
Reimagining Postpartum Care: The 100 Weeks Project with Dr. Venice Haynes
"Congratulations, you're both alive." This shockingly low bar for maternal healthcare success reveals everything wrong with how America treats new mothers. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Venice...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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39:02
When Nurses Become Magicians: Getting Babies Unstuck with Marya Eddaifi
From personal birth trauma to revolutionary solutions for laboring mothers—this conversation with Marya Eddaifi reveals how innovative manual techniques are changing birth outcomes worldwide. Marya's journey begins with her own...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:25:56
The Birth of Milk in Motion: One Mother's Journey to Help Others with Laci Tang, IBCLC
When Laci Tang experienced painful breastfeeding with her first child, she had no idea it would launch her into a career transforming how mothers receive lactation support. Her journey from anxious first-time mom to innovative IBCLC offers a mu...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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Balancing Knowledge and Intuition: Birth Insights with Dr. Elliot Berlin of Informed Pregnancy Media
Dr. Elliot Berlin transforms how we view childbirth, challenging the check-box mentality that leaves many parents feeling they've failed when birth veers from their rigid plans. Through our conversation, he introduces a revolutionary alternativ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:28
Podcasthon Special Episode: Breaking Barriers in Birth Work with BeboMia
🎙️ Special Podcasthon Episode: Breaking Barriers in Birth Work with the BeboMia Doula ScholarshipThis Birth Journeys Podcast® episode is part of Podcasthon, a global movement uniting podcasters to spotlight impactf...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:09:08
The Healing Power of Touch: Motherhood, Advocacy & Infant Massage with Khyati Desai-Seltzer
What if the journey from womanhood to motherhood offered more transformation than you ever imagined? Join us in a heartwarming episode with Khyati Desai-Seltzer, a mompreneur with a passion for social impact, as she recounts how her own birth s...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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Pearls of Wisdom: If you could go back, what would you tell yourself?
Imagine facing the transformative journey of motherhood armed with the insights you wish you'd known before your first contraction. Our latest episode in the Birth Journeys podcast, part of the Pearls of Wisdom series, does just that by unwrapp...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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33:36
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United States of Care and 100 Weeks of Maternal Support with Natalie Davis
Natalie Davis, a passionate advocate for maternal healthcare reform, joins us to share her journey and groundbreaking work with the 100 Weeks initiative. Natalie’s personal experiences, from navigating the challenges of preterm labor to working...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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45:35
Birth Shame and Reconnecting with Your Body with Wendy Powell CEO of MUTU System
When Wendy Powell, founder and CEO of Mutu System, first grappled with postpartum challenges, she unknowingly began a journey to revolutionize women's health conversations globally. In our latest episode, Wendy joins us to share her insights on...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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Progesterone: Navigating Motherhood's Hormonal Maze with Dr. Shweta Patel
Discover the underestimated power of progesterone with Dr. Shweta Patel, an OBGYN and women's health expert, who shines a light on its critical role in pregnancy and beyond. Gain insights into how this often-overlooked hormone supports everythi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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59:37
Embracing Postpartum Emotions with Emily Finnell
Emily Finnell returns to the podcast, sharing her deeply personal and emotional journey through the postpartum phase of motherhood. With a background as a certified HeartMath coach and former special education teacher, Emily opens up about the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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52:10
Twins Born at Week 26: Jennifer Bernardo's Journey of Strength and Hope
What happens when your carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn? Jennifer Bernardo, author of "Week 26," brings us into her world as she shares the complexities of premature birth and the NICU journey. Rushed to the hospital at just 26 week...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:29
Emily Finnell's Path Through Loss and the Gift of Adoption
To kick off Season 3, we’re going back to where it all began. Emily Finnell’s story of a harrowing birth experience and a “free-fall into faith” culminates in a beautiful open adoption that was more life-changing than she could have imagined.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:38
Dr. Shweta Patel: Demystifying Hormones and Empowering Women's Health
Dr. Shweta Patel, a respected and innovative OB-GYN, joins us to unveil her upcoming book, "The Book of Hormones," promising a fresh perspective on the complex role of hormones in women's health. Her journey from wanting to write an all-encompa...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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48:52
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Nurturing Strength: Brigette Panetta's Path Through Adversity and Renewal
Facing the daunting challenges of new motherhood amid a pandemic, Brigette Panetta's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering dedication. Just days before giving birth to her daughter Emerald, Brigette found herself embroiled in an une...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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48:44
Ashley Martin: From Birth Complications to Creating the NICU Notebook
How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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51:01
Suzzie Vehrs Shares Insights on Doula Support and Maternal Care
Unlock the secrets to a more empowering childbirth experience! Join me as I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a dedicated doula and mother of two, who made a remarkable transition from finance to birth advocacy. Suzzie opens up about her personal jou...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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49:00
Katie Bayer: Transforming Postpartum Recovery with Pelvic Floor Therapy
Can pelvic floor therapy be the missing piece in postpartum recovery? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Bayer, PT, DPT, owner of Transition Physical Therapy and co-founder of Behive Wellness. Katie shares her deeply...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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42:47
Neri Life Choma: Revolutionizing Childbirth Through The Birth Coach Method
Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:34:40
Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick: Embracing Feminine Power and Mindful Birth Practices
Join us as we uncover the journey of Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick, an internationally acclaimed feminine authenticity and embodiment mentor. Elise shares her powerful birth stories—one marked by trauma, the other by peace. From a challenging 16.5-h...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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59:54
