Motherhood After Pregnancy Loss - Nikki Spicer
Nikki Spicer is a memoirist and mother of two. Nikki vulnerably shares her challenging journey of loss and perseverance after losing her first pregnancy at 38+ weeks.
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Nov 13
Ep. 485 Catching Up with Jenna Pastuszek
Los Angeles based actor, singer, and mom of two Jenna Pastuszek discusses her experience with birth, motherhood, rehearsals, and what "break a leg" means to her. Connect with the guest: @thejennap jennapastuszek.com Informed Pregnancy Media and Mahmee present an all new pod ... Show More
49m 17s
Nov 6
Ep. 484 Transformative Postpartum with Francesca Fondevila
Francesca Fondevila is a postpartum care provider and the founder of Mother Bones, a boutique in home practice offering nourishment, bodywork, and ritual support for new moms. She discusses postpartum as not only a recovery period but as a transformative passage of becoming. Conn ... Show More
37m 7s
Jul 2025
The Mum Who Delivered Her Own Baby Via C-Section
At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream. After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she acc ... Show More
24m 22s
Nov 2024
Thriving Physically and Mentally through Pregnancy & Postpartum with Amy Keifer of Expecting & Empowered
<p>Amy Kiefer, a nurse, doula, and trainer from Expecting and Empowered, discusses the importance of prenatal and postpartum support, safe pregnancy workouts, and mental health. We also highlight Expecting and Empowered's app, which offers tools to help women stay strong thr ... Show More
47m 13s
Sep 24
From Pressure To Presence (Part 1): The Real Reason You Experience Friction In Motherhood
Motherhood isn't hard just because of the to-do list — it's hard because of the way your brain is wired. In this episode, I'll explain why your brain's survival mode creates worry, guilt, comparison, and overwhelm, and how that leads to constant friction at home. The good news? N ... Show More
29m 26s
Apr 2025
Ditching Unrealistic Expectations: Postpartum Advice from Doula Caitlin Wilder
<p>In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Caitlin Wilder, a doula who brings so much honesty and compassion to the postpartum space. We’re talking all about what it <em>really</em> looks like after baby arrives—normalizing the hard stuff, letting go of unrealistic ... Show More
48m 2s
Mar 2024
Dr. Robyn Thompson: Encouraging Breastfeeding, Maternal Bonding, & The Importance of a Mother's Intuition
<p>Our esteemed guest, Dr. Robyn Thompson, joins us this week to discuss breastfeeding, the importance of the maternal bond with baby, and how crucial a mother's intuition is. We dive into the Three Golden Hours and what that means for setting mom and baby up for success wit ... Show More
51m 24s
Oct 17
Birth Story - Ashley [IVF, Hyperemesis, Induction]
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery</em> podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heart ... Show More
51m 39s