When you think back to your birth, do you recall it fondly? The way they say you're supposed to feel about this momentous moment? Or do you try to block it out? Cry about it? Feel like it was an event you don't even want to remember? For too many families, birth isn't a peaceful event or even a happy one, but something that brings longer lasting traumas ... Show More
Feb 2025
Ep. 65: How can nurture transform your parenting and your child?
When we think about raising our children, we often all have ideas of what is best and what we want to do. Not always are we able to achieve those goals – for better or worse. But the early years, especially 0 to 3, are crucial in our children’s neurological development and knowin ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2019
Ep1: 9 Things You’ll Want To Know Before Giving Birth
Let’s be honest here for a moment about giving birth. There can be a lot of fear and questions surrounding the entire experience. But here’s the deal. Whether it’s your first child or your third child IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL to have questions, concerns, and yes, even fears. Thankfu ... Show More
21m 13s
Jul 2022
Thriving After Birth Trauma - with Katie Fitzgerald
Anyone who has experienced birth trauma knows it to be, well, traumatic. Two members of team THRIVE have BOTH been through it and back, so let's give a warm welcome to Katie behind the mic with Erica today as she shares her birth story and sheds light on the ongoing healing proce ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2019
Ep2: Giving Birth Without Medication In The Hospital
Have you been thinking about going the unmedicated route during your labor and delivery? Then this episode is for you, mama-to-be. Even if you’re just pondering it. A lot of women use the term “natural birth” when talking about foregoing medications, but to be honest, all births ... Show More
19m 26s
Nov 2023
Ep 232: Anxiety and Pregnancy with Dr. Lauren Cook
Why does Dr. Lauren Cook call Gen-Z and Millennials “Generation Anxiety”? There are a lot of reasons and you’re going to learn about them - and a lot more - in this fascinating episode on mental health. Whether you’re pregnant, in the postpartum, or even if you’re still trying, a ... Show More
43m 3s
May 2023
Finding Homebirth | Leah’s Journey Through Birth Trauma, and Loss, to Birth Bliss
Leah shares her four birth stories with us. Her journey includes suffering a serious birth injury, a devastating second trimester loss, a hospital birth after that loss, and finally, a blissful home birth. Of that homebirth Leah says, “I trusted my gut, my lived experiences, and ... Show More
46m 13s
Nov 2022
Motherhood + Trauma with Aundi Kolber
Today we’re talking with Aundi Kolber—a mother, professional counselor, and author—about motherhood and trauma. For many of us, trauma is a word we have reserved for people who have gone through life-altering, dangerous, or abusive experiences, and we have never given attention t ... Show More
49m 32s
Sep 2023
Ep226: Cesarean Birth - Everyone Needs to Listen to This!
In this episode, you’re going to learn about cesarean births - both planned and unplanned. I’ve actually had two cesarean births, one unplanned and one planned. I want to show some love to fellow cesarean parents because it’s essential, whether you’re planning a cesarean or not, ... Show More
44m 35s