Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Kelli Moore - Navigating the Medical System

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she interviews Kelli Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Soulfire Productions, and host of two top-rated podcasts: The Naked Mama and OK, Babe. In this candid and empowering episode, Kelli shares her experiences navigating the complexities of the medical system during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

They discuss topics such as IVF, prodromal labor, back labor, LEEP procedures and cervical scarring, hemorrhage, craniosacral therapy, tongue-tie, retained placenta, postpartum mood disorders, and more. Kelli’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and learning to balance fear and intuition when making medical decisions.

This episode is a call to women everywhere to reclaim their power, trust their instincts, and break free from the stories and expectations holding them back.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Navigating the Medical System

• Kelli shares her journey through IVF and navigating decisions around pregnancy and birth.

2. Labor Challenges

• Insights into prodromal labor, back labor, and the impact of cervical scarring from a LEEP procedure.

3. Postpartum Challenges

• Managing hemorrhage, retained placenta, and tongue-tie in her newborn.

• Addressing postpartum mood disorders and sleep regressions with self-compassion and support.

4. Intuition vs. Fear

• How Kelli learned to balance her intuition with navigating fear in medical settings.

5. Healing Practices

• The benefits of craniosacral therapy for mom and baby.

• Embracing emotional and physical healing postpartum.

6. Breaking Free from Expectations

• Kelli’s journey of breaking out of people-pleasing patterns and finding her true self.

About Kelli Moore:

Kelli Moore is the CEO and Co-Founder of Soulfire Productions, a podcast network that amplifies powerful voices. As the host of The Naked Mama and co-host of OK, Babe, Kelli shares her raw and honest experiences of navigating motherhood, relationships, and life’s challenges.

A former sports television professional who spent years in a male-dominated industry, Kelli overcame 15 years of chronic illness and learned to shed the societal expectations holding her back. She now helps women reclaim their inner strength, set themselves free from limiting beliefs, and embrace their authentic selves.

Recommendations by Kelli:

• Birthing Instincts Podcast: Listen Here

Connect with Kelli Moore:

• Instagram: @kellitmoore

• Website: kellimoore.co

• Soulfire Productions: soulfireproductionsco.com

• The Naked Mama Podcast: Listen Here

• OK, Babe Podcast: Listen Here

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

Kelli Moore’s story is a powerful reminder to trust yourself, challenge the status quo, and embrace the messy, beautiful journey of motherhood. Whether you’re navigating medical decisions or learning to let go of societal expectations, this episode offers invaluable insights for finding your own way.

Stay Wild 🌳