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Kimberly Sharpe, who has practiced as a postpartum doula, explains the role of a doula in pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery, and discusses others forms of women-centric birthing care a mother may receive. She shares these resources: ...

Today's guest is Rachel Bergin. Rachel is a middle-grade science teacher in Nashville, Tennessee. In her freetime, she is also a contra dance caller who is particulary adept at calling family-friendly dances as well as techno/pop dances. In this e...

Today's guest is Christina Valenzuela, who is the owner and creative director of Pearl & Thistle, LLC, where she offers a unique blend of theology and science to bring better body literacy to Catholics. She has been a certified instructor in the B...

Today's guest is Meli Barber, who works in the field of family social services in Indianapolis. She holds a Master's of Social Work degree and a Master's of Arts in Theology degree. She shares the story of her marriage to her wife, Carli, and t...

Today's guest is Mia McCarthy. Having navigated a long journey to parenthood, Mia is a proud mother of one who works in the area of sustainability. Having spent many years working focused on social justice issues, both professionally and person...

Amy Houghtaling is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and has spent most of her career working with people struggling with homelessness. She now holds the position that she believes will do more good in the world than any job she’s...

Today's guest is Catie Eichhorn. Catie and her husband, who have been married for over a decade, are not raising any children, a decision which was impacted by Catie's endometriosis diagnosis. She shared the

Jessica Mannen Kimmet reflects on her battle with postpartum depression, how it impacted her family and her choices, and how she got to a healthier place. She recently published the book,

This season, we are listening to women share their stories of how they formed their families, especially when health factors or medical issues impacted their decisions. Women's health matters for its own sake. At the same time, for many women, ...

In this episode, I wrap up Season 3 by reflecting on how we can reduce shame by building empathy, and how telling our stories and listening to the stories of others is a tool to do just that. I share more about my own story, and look ahead to J...

Today's guest is Jessie. Jessie's pronouns are she and they; Jessie is a public librarian from KY who identifies as neurodiv...

Rae Thompson is a certified functional medicine health coach based in Louisville, Kentucky. Her battles with hypothyroidism and osteoporosis led her to search out the underlying causes of her health issues, rather than just medicating her sympt...

Holly Cooper is mother to two young men, and wife to a man she considers to be a saint. She loves to be outside, especially gardening, and finds the outdoors therapeutic. She has survived breast cancer, and now she has been battlin...

R.S. Hurley uses her experience of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity to advocate on behalf of others with that diagnosis. MCS disproportionately affects women. Ms. Hurley authored a Multiple Chemical Sensitivity guide for HUD housing, a resource to...

Pania Elmsley lives in the South Gippsland region of Australia, which is Boonwurrung country. She grew up in Melbourne, she belongs to the Maori people of New Zealand, and she travelled the world as a flight attendant. She teaches the Maori lan...

Today's guest is Dr. Tracy Kemble, who works in the abuse and trauma recovery space, and she herself is a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Her book, the

Today's guest is Michele Mateus, who is an entrepreneur and a mother. She founded Mateus Studios, an award-winning portrait studio based in Vancouver, which seeks to help women feel alive and free th...

Today's guest is Amy Anthony, who is one of America’s

Gretchen Addison is a running coach and fitness instructor in southwest Virginia through her business, Run 4 the Hills Coaching.  Her passion is helping others to live fit and healthy lives in a ...

Today's guest is Tara Galeano, who is an author and a certified sex therapist who has worked with women and couples for over two decades to get their sexy back. She knows that there is pleasure in the body, beyond our wildest dreams, and everyo...

Tia Wishart is an endurance athlete. She lives in the Victorian Alpine region of Australia, which is Jaitmathang country. She enjoys activities like trail running, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. In this episode, she talks about her...

Eleni Economides is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of NY, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School. She runs a full private practice where she sees individuals and couples...

I reflect on what I learned in Season 2 on breast health, and I share the plan for Season 3. I will be taking a break for May, and I'll be back with new podcast episodes on May 31.

Carol O'Kelly is a Certified Mastectomy Fitter and the General Manager of Tomorrow's Woman, which is a specialty post-surgical bra store, and The Perfect Fit, a bra boutique with a wide range of sizes. Both stores operate under Med Center Healt...