Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

I am a mother of 4 children, ages 19, 16, 11 and 5.  I am literally raising children at different stages all at the same time.

I've experienced an 18 week miscarriage between my 1st & 2nd child, having a baby after 35 (gestational Diabetes), and having a child after being diagnosed with PCOS.  

My first two children I had while in college and working a full tme job. 

I am a new author of a book called, Raising Justice.  

The book addresses common challenges faced by mothers and daughters, such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, and misunderstandings, and offers practical strategies for resolving these issues. I emphasize the importance of empathy, open communication, and forgiveness, guiding readers through the process of healing and strengthening their relationships.

Through a Christian lens, I show how nurturing, problem-solving, and collaboration can be effectively utilized in the home, workplace, and community to foster stronger, more meaningful connections. 

I am a ICF Accredited Leadership Coach, Management Consultant, Speaker & New Author

FIND HER HERE:

Website: www.dorisjacksonshazier.com

Email: [email protected]

Social Media:

Facebook: facebook.com/shaziercoachingconsult

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dorisjacksonshazier

Instagram: instagram.com/raisingjusticebook

* had a hard time getting pregnant, and despite going through the "infertility gauntlet", the "problem" was never identified

* did get pregnant with an IUI and assumed whatever had been the obstacle was now resolved (who in retrospect is bonkers optimistic)

* 25 weeks into the pregnancy my doctors find a too slow fetal heartrate

*drs find life threatening heart condition for the fetus, created by an autoimmune problem I didn't know I had

*12 weeks in limbo, with drs saying fetus would not survive pregnancy or birth

*scheduled C section at 37 weeks...after she is born alive; next day has open heart surgery to implant a pacemaker

*after surgery drs say whether she lives or dies "is up to her"

*creating a strong sense that this life is "hers"

*that baby just graduated college

*learn about the very hard limits of my control over my child (whose life was "in her own hands", and my body

ABOUT 

I am a writer. I write essays about women's health focused on pregnancy and autoimmunity and have a manuscript about pregnancy, family history and the history of autoimmunity research and I run the What you Didn't Expect in Fertility Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, and am about to launch a new pod on the future of pregnancy (focused on research)

FIND HER HERE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-didnt-expect-in-fertility-pregnancy-birth/id1546909059

https://www.whatyoudidntexpectpod.com/

https://paulettekamenecka.com/

Elona met her husband at 17, married 4 years later, then graduated college with a degree in business management and finance, then had her first baby, then her second 2.5 years later. A lack of self-care, feeling like she was missing out on her kids growing up, strain on her marriage, and walking away from corporate america due to her ideals not aligning (plus her husbands encouragement) launched her entrepreneurial journey!

​Elona is the Founder & CEO of The Life School , Speaker, Best Selling Author to numerous books, Award Winner, Show and Speaking Events Organizer to an audience of over 30,000+ purpose driven service based entrepreneurs and corporations. 

She has supported 100+ companies double and triple their impact and revenue through fractional and business management Operations and HR Services.

She is a Prior Fortune 500 C Suite Executive also Featured in Disrupt, NY Weekly, Business Insider, CEO Weekly, The Business News & Famous Times. 

FIND HER HERE:https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com/

Meet Michael W. Allison

• Michael Allison, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart Combat Veteran, is the driving force behind The Adversity Academy, serving as its Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman. With over two decades of leadership experience and strategic business acumen, Michael has a proven track record of steering organizations towards seven-figure success, earning him recognition as an award-winning INC 5000 entrepreneur.

• Michael's journey is marked by resilience and determination, evident in his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. A beacon of inspiration, he shares his insights as an International Keynote Speaker, 2x - TEDx Speaker, and Host of the empowering Overcoming Adversity Show.

• In addition to his military service, Michael holds an MBA in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Security. He is also the winner of the National & Global 2022 Distinguished Alumni of Indiana Wesleyan University recipient, recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field.

• Michael's literary prowess shines through as a Best-Selling Author, and his visionary leadership propels The Adversity Academy forward as a transformative force in the industry. His achievements have garnered prestigious accolades, including the INC 5000, Innovation & Excellence Award, Entrepreneur Franchise 500, and media recognition from renowned platforms such as ESPN, BET, CNN, NBC, and CBS.

• At The Adversity Academy, Michael integrates cutting-edge technology and research from the realms of business, science, and psychology to illuminate the path towards resilience and success. His mission is to empower personal growth, fuel career development, and propel business expansion to their zenith.

• Through his own personal trials, including surviving a 2004 car bomb explosion in Iraq, Michael discovered the profound art of "BREAKING THE BOTTLE™" and "The 3-D Method™." Now, his unwavering purpose is to guide others on their journey of liberation, teaching them to dismantle barriers and seize authority in their lives and businesses through The Adversity Academy's transformative Leadership Programs and Services. 

Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach, Purple Heart Combat Veteran, Business Consultant and CEO of The Adversity Academy

FIND HIM HERE: 

https://michaelwallison.com/

https://theadversityacademy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/

https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelwallison/

https://twitter.com/iammikewallison

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XlmFh1iaYKh0wlHXqCB5g

https://www.facebook.com/iammikewallison/

** 6 miscarriages

** Custody of my sister when mother was ill

I designed an HRTech Product and do Inclusion and HR Consulting. I am also an international speaker. I am successful WITH my diagnoses, not in spite of them.

FIND HER HERE:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/

https://www.kmccordspeaking.com 

jointheneuroverse.org

RESOURCES: https://www.jointheneuroverse.org/general-9

Certifications:

Neuroscience Coach

Neuroscience: Brain and Space

Human Resources Management

DEI Strategy

HER BOOK:The Obvious Solution You Never Heard Of: Universal Workplace Design: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9V7TXCL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E3BIGK4L6KS3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7mUdPx40d3K-oQQabqc7jA.qXVpC5YZBrlsy2LyBnGpdXCmsXYuXCU5mRy1UIl8f2E&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+obvious+solution+you+never+heard+of&qid=1721657231&sprefix=the+obvious+solution+you+never+heard+of%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

Website and social media:

www.luckychick.com

IG: @luckychickbeauty

TikTok: luckychickbeauty

Florence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children’s Research Fund as well as Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council. Her latest book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, (Beyond Words, February 21, 2023)

After spending more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, during which she was known as the Windy City Nanny, Romano is the authority on childcare and family support in this new millennium and has more than five hundred media appearances discussing these topics. Born and raised just outside of Chicago, Romano wants to show people that not only is the saying “It takes a village” true, but also how important the need for community is. 

Florence Ann also has been featured on over 500 national and local media outlets across the country, including ABC/CBS/ NBC and FOX TV affiliates, Home & Family, The Jenny McCarthy Show, SiriusXM, and more.  She is also currently a regular expert on over 10 various national TV affiliates across America!

FIND HER HERE:

https://florenceann.com/

Social Media Links:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/florenceann.romano 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceARomano/ 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/florenceannromano/

Milkshake Link In Bio: http://msha.ke/florenceannromano 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8QFYZsGHHkRVmUgGnWMiQ
Podcast website: www.FingerPaintingTheFuture.com

LOCAL EDITION EPISODE!

Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29

More Than Meets the Eye is a collaboration between a mother and son, Laura Hirsch and Trevor Hirsch. Trevor was diagnosed with regressive autism at age three. He is now 25 years old. He does not say a lot verbally, however Trevor learned how to play the piano and sing songs when he was 21 years old. Then, two years later, he started doing Spelling 2 Communicate, and learned to spell on a letterboard what he couldn’t say verbally. He spelled to his mom that he wanted to write a book with her about his life to inspire others. Trevor even chose the title of the book. As an author of numerous books, Laura knew she had to tell Trevor’s story. This method is giving a voice to the voiceless millions who have been trapped in a silent cage, and have been misunderstood their entire lives.

If this wasn’t enough, since Trevor has been doing Spelling 2 Communicate, he has been able to share with Laura that he has other gifts of telepathy and mediumship, and has proven that he can communicate with his horse, and angels (people in spirit). There is so much More Than Meets the Eye in so many people that appear to be cognitively disabled, when in fact, their disability could be a motor planning disability. What if they have been in there all along, hearing and remembering everything their entire lives, but just not able to get what is in their mind into verbal communication? Spelling 2 Communicate moves communication from the small motor movement of speaking to the large motor movement of using the arm to point to letters on a letterboard with the assistance of a communication partner.

This book challenges the mainstream view of people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and will empower people to get their nonverbal loved ones “on board.” With the autism rate in America at 1 in 36 and rising, with 40 percent of them considered nonverbal, parents need to know what is new and possible. Through spelled communication, many former nonverbal people with autism are finding their voices and changing their lives and futures. A spelling revolution is underway.

FIND HER HERE:

www.laurahirschauthor.com

Other links are www.I-asc.org (Spelling 2 Communicate), and www.Spellers.com (Spellers method).

massage therapist. I then went back to school in my mid-thirties to get

my Masters in Oriental Medicine. Suddenly I started feeling the clock

ticking, even though I was extremely busy and did not have a partner

at the time. I had always been hesitant to bring a child into this world,

but did not want to miss out.

the end of the first trimester before I had a miscarriage. I was 42

years old. It was then that I learned for the first time that

miscarriages, especially in the first trimester, are extremely common. I

connected with many women who suffer this trauma silently.

about infertility and how to fix it. That is when I discovered the work of

Weston Price, a dentist in the 1930s. His ancestral, nutrient dense diet

was an integral part of cultivating a new, more wholistic approach to

how I view fertility and women’s health.

remarried and my second husband and I tried for a while. I was fully

into peri-menopause by my mid forties and I knew my body did not

want to have a child. We participated in two adoption trainings,

including Foster Care. In the end we chose a different path and we

both really enjoy being the “fun aunt and uncle” to our nieces and

nephews. It takes a village.

learn and then serve my patients from a heart centered perspective. I

really enjoy teaching about how to prepare your body for pregnancy as

a process similar to building the soil in the garden. Natural fertility

treatments are slower, yet much better for a woman’s body and for the

baby’s health. Seeing the babies I helped bring into the world at a

super market or farmer’s market is a really joyful reward.

I am a Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing acupuncture and herbal

medicine in Reno, Nevada. I practiced massage for 15 years and

acupuncture for the last fourteen years. I specialize in relieving chronic pain,

optimizing hormones and digestion and women’s health. I enjoy doing

patient education and teach classes on qi gong, acupressure and nutrition.

FIND HER HERE:

https://www.wilderhealthacu.com

Instagram: @wilder.health

Facebook business Page: Wilder Health Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Suzzie came back on to discuss ALL things doula! Join us as we chat finances, time, contracts, standard of care, informed consent, family scheduling, etc…

Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator. 

Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section. 

These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard and I didn't know enough to fully put into words the anxieties and worries that kept me up at night. 

By the time I had my second daughter a lot changed. I had learned so much more, felt very prepared and was able to work through the pain that accompanied my other experiences. 

After Hazel's birth, I knew I wanted to work in the birth world. I LOVE working one on one with moms as a doula and am very passionate about education as one of our best tools to improve outcomes and create experiences that are also strong starts to motherhood. 

OUR FIRST EPISODE:

https://youtu.be/oMJCN4adNUU

FIND HER HERE:

www.shebirthsbravely.com 

What Does Your Birth Plan Say About Your Personality? www.shebirthsbravely.com/quiz 

Childbirth Class www.shebirthsbravely.com/learn 

https://youtu.be/aworhqA5dAQ