The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief.
In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heavy judgments that followed. We open up about the stigma, the shame, and the hear ... Show More
Aug 16
Coming Back to Yourself When You Feel Completely Scattered and Lost | Naila
You are not falling apart. You are just in the messy middle. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with her best friend Naila, content creator and host of the Untempered podcast, for one of the most honest and unfiltered conversations the show has ever had. This ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2022
An Unplanned Cesarean at 35 Weeks and Its Aftermath
<p>Jackie shares the story of having her first baby via unplanned cesarean at 35 weeks.</p> <p>After the NICU stay, and very tough first year, she found healing in getting answers from a spiritual perspective to the "what, why and how" of that birth experience. When she was ready ... Show More
57m 22s
Oct 2023
Healing from Birth Trauma
Sometimes unexpected events during childbirth can wound a new mother. The physical scars fade, but emotional trauma can produce feelings of helplessness, shame, and defeat. How can a mother process these emotions and even embrace them as moments of courage and strength, rather th ... Show More
47m 37s
Aug 2021
13. Humble & Sweaty - Barbie's Birth Story
**TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss very vivid parts of birth, premature labor, life in the NICU, breastfeeding and other topics that may be difficult to listen to. ** —————————— Based on the title, I’m assuming it’ll be mainly women listening to this episode. So, hello ladies! On toda ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2024
8: Filming each other’s births, delivery trauma, and NOT getting pregnant together: our unfiltered pregnancy and birth stories
<p>Highs, lows, cravings, and farting in the delivery room, this week we talk about what it was like to go through our pregnancies and births. We are so thankful to have been through this process and pass on what we learned to you all!! We responded to some of your questions at t ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2024
Healing From a Homebirth Transfer
<p class="p1">Busy with graduate school, and pregnant with her first child, Christina carefully chose her birth team and planned a to have a home birth. But her birth experience took an unexpected turn when, deep into her labor, her midwife decided they needed to transfer. Her ba ... Show More
56m 33s
Aug 2021
Motherhood, Miscarriage, & Loss: Tools to Strengthen Your Parenting Journey
On Dear Gabby, we talk about the BIG stuff. In this episode, we bring voice to a conversation that is often pushed under the rug: fertility issues, miscarriage and postpartum depression. Whether you’re a parent who’s suffered from a miscarriage or a person who wants to learn how ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2024
How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one
Pregnancy complications — like miscarriage, preterm birth or postpartum depression — are incredibly common. But expecting parents can often feel alone if they are experiencing these conditions, or like a second pregnancy is out of reach. This episode, Emily Oster, co-author of 'T ... Show More
16m 46s