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 process, to get to a place of "thriving" after trauma. (Yes, it's possible!). It ALSO ... Show More
Jun 18
…Do I have ADHD? - with Tracy Otsuka
Statistics show that up to 75% of girls with ADHD go undiagnosed — and many women don’t realize they have ADHD until adulthood. Could that be you? In this episode of THRIVE, I’m joined by ADHD coach, author, and host of the wildly popular ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast, Tracy O ... Show More
59m 1s
May 14
I Thought It Would Be Better Than This... - with Jessica Turner
Ever wake up one day, look around at your life, and whisper, “I thought it would be better than this”? You’re not alone. Today on THRIVE, I’m joined by Christian author Jessica Turner to talk about her new book, I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, and her journey of healing a ... Show More
44m 6s
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
May 2023
It Was Just Another Day, But I Gave Birth | Part Two of Rebecca’s Birth Stories
After a traumatic, unnecessary cesarean in an Australian hospital, Rebecca knew that she’d get pregnant again, and would not enter the medical system. She had a completely wild, peaceful pregnancy, and free birth with just her family present. (Be sure to check out our instagram p ... Show More
38m 23s
Jan 2024
Amber’s Easeful and Healing Homebirth After Trauma
After a traumatic first birth experience that ended in a cesarean, Amber knew she would never give birth in a hospital again. She quickly conceived again, found a midwife she loved, and had a completely different experience the second time. In her words, this second birth not on ... Show More
56m 1s
Apr 2022
233. Curiosity, Compassion, and Trauma Treatment: A Conversation with Gabby Bernstein
We’ve heard the word trauma used liberally the past few years, both in relation to shared global events (like the pandemic) and in relation to more trivial things (like someone cutting in line at Starbucks).When a psychological concept goes mainstream, it’s bound to be understood ... Show More
38m 45s
Jul 2023
106. Overcoming trauma and complex PTSD ft. Amy B Chesler
TW: Domestic violence, sexual abuse. In her early 20s, Amy suffered an unimaginable loss. Her mother was murdered at the hands of her brother. But what came next is an even more incredible story of growth, advocacy and overcoming adversity and trauma. In this week's episode, we s ... Show More
41m 44s
Dec 2022
459: How to understand & heal your trauma | Gabor Maté, M.D.
Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.” Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus:- Gabor’s upbr ... Show More
55m 17s
Oct 2023
Discovering Yourself In Tragedy: Steph Catudal On Love, Grief, Healing & Finding Meaning in Life’s Profound Moments
Your darkest moments will either break you beyond repair—or make you stronger. This was the choice faced by Steph Catudal as she navigated mortality, motherhood, and the search for self while her husband—beloved ultra-runner Tommy Rivs—battled a rare form of lung cancer that near ... Show More
1h 53m