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Life= Birth & Death

"I didn't know I could go into grief and come out to joy. Making our grief seem small does'nt serve anyone. I didn't trust. I didn't have faith in the process because I didn't see it modeled. When we allow ourselves to feel sadness we get to feel joy. I was numb."

Life.....birth & death. Kimberly shares the birth story of her first baby, Reed. She colorfully paints the picture of the 707Culture of Humboldt County. The farmers living farm from town, the potlucks, the unique way we create community here in Humboldt County. The choices Kimberly made in her life had a surprisingly profound impact her family. Enjoy

Woman, Mother, Wife, Friend, Author, Podcaster, Poet

Talking with my dear friend Anne...she shares with us her honest process as a woman transitioning into motherhood. This story has such extreme experiences and yet birth remains sacred no matter how, where, or when.

Woman, Mother, Wife, Friend, Author, Podcaster,Poet

Talking with my dear friend Anne...she shares with us her honest process as a woman transitioning into motherhood. This story has such extreme experiences and yet birth remains sacred no matter how, where, or when.

So often the word "surrender" is used to describe the process of labor. However, for Coco Gaffney this process began the moment she discovered she was pregnant. Expectations of an active vibrant pregnancy were thwarted by serious injury and Coco shares her process of dealing with the unexpected twists of fate. In the end, Coco's birth is life changing and exquisite. Enjoy...

Host LD reminds us the importance of gratitude and the power of giving thanks.

Chantele Leatherwood takes us on an adventure through the stories of her 4 unique births. From great hospital births to epic home births. Each filled with beauty, self discovery, and the trials of motherhood.

Chantele demonstrates her intuitive wisdom as she navigated through her choices of birth place and the support team she created.

Chantele shares what it was like discovering her first born baby girl Havana had a rare chromosomal abnormality called Rett Syndrome. Chantele opens up about the challenges and beauty of raising a child with disabilities.

The Leatherwood family is a powerful team with a mother that exudes grace and intention. Thank you.

Chantele Leatherwood takes us on an adventure through the stories of her 4 unique births. From great hospital births to epic home births. Each filled with beauty, self discovery, and the trials of motherhood.

Chantele demonstrates her intuitive wisdom as she navigated through her choices of birth place and the support team she created.

Chantele shares what it was like discovering her first born baby girl Havana had a rare chromosomal abnormality called Rett Syndrome. Chantele opens up about the challenges and beauty of raising a child with disabilities.

The Leatherwood family is a powerful team with a mother that exudes grace and intention. Thank you.

Alder Saracino eloquently speaks to the raw grit of motherhood. We will hear the story of their conscious conception, blissful pregnancy and beautiful water birth at home.

After learning their baby boy Osha has Down syndrome, life as parents looked different then they expected. Alder shares the realities of integrating this information and the blessings it has brought their family.

This incredible story will make you laugh, cry, and crack your heart open.

Alder Saracino eloquently speaks to the raw grit of motherhood. We will hear the story of their conscious conception, blissful pregnancy and beautiful water birth at home.

After learning their baby boy Osha has Down syndrome, life as parents looked different then they expected. Alder shares the realities of integrating this information and the blessings it has brought their family.

This incredible story will make you laugh, cry, and crack your heart open.