In this conversation, Tracy Donegan, a trained midwife and founder of Gentle Birth, joins Samantha Kelly to discuss the integration of mindfulness and self-compassion into fertility support. She shares her personal experiences with fertility challenges and emphasizes...

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Birth Stories: Maja’s Fertility Journey
In this conversation, Maja Miller shares her unique fertility journey, including her experiences with IVF and the importance of nutrition and mineral balance in preparing for pregnancy. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a miscarriage, and how she...
Preparing for Conception and Optimizing Fertility
Ciarra Morgan and Dr. Stephanie Chan discuss the different aspects of fertility. Dr. Chan emphasizes the role of functional medicine in addressing hormone and fertility challenges, and shares practical tips for tracking cycles, recognizing signs of ovulation, and...
Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Fertility Struggles/Infertility
Lacey Castilleja Fisher joins host Ciarra Morgan to discuss the emotional complexities surrounding fertility struggles and perinatal mental health. She highlights common mental health challenges faced by individuals trying to conceive, including anxiety, depression,...
Birth Stories: Kim’s Journey of Carrying Unexpected Twins
Host Samantha Kelly interviews Kim Yancey, a mother, foster mom, and gestational surrogate. Kim shares her journey through motherhood, including her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum challenges, and the unexpected news of carrying twins. The conversation delves...
Birth Stories: Doula Stories of Fast Births
The hosts share their experiences as doulas, focusing on the fastest births they’ve witnessed - some were precipitous labors! They discuss the differences between first and second births, the impact of HypnoBirthing, and the joy of supporting families as they grow....
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