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
Oct 4
Sammy Robinson on Taking Risks, Burning Out and Backing Yourself
She built a brand from nothing at 22 with no financial backing and an industry full of doubt... and fully backed her self anyway. This kind of confidence is inspirational, so turn the volume up for this one! In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Sammy Robins ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 27
Alexis Fernandez: The Everyday Habits That Build Real Confidence
This is a conversation about confidence like you've never heard before. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Alexis Fernandez, a leading performance coach, speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, mindset, and high performanc ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 20
The Healthiest Version of You Isn't the Most Disciplined (It's THIS) | Dominique Elissa
You are allowed to let go of the rules and routines that no longer fit your healthiest self, and this episode might just be the permission slip and re-evaluation you've been waiting for. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Dominique Elissa, founder of Self ... Show More
1h 2m
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