Pregnancy and childbirth absolutely fascinates me. So, I interviewed two important women in my life to hear their stories. 

Some of what is discussed may be overwhelming to listeners. Please take care. Also, the week markers and time codes are factually incorrect, and serve merely as a stylistic tool. 

Thank you to Gideon Parker, who composed the music for this piece. If you want to check out their music, their artist name is King Bird. 

Thank you to Hanna Burgers for the cover image. Find her other pregnancy and childbirth photo work here. 

Thank you to Axel Kacoutié, Avery Trufelman, Sayre Quevedo, Josie Fan and my other audio peers for your edits. 

I want to give special thanks to Isabela Ponce de Leon, Cyerra Dillard and Quincie Ndiaye. 

Thank you to my instructors and peers at Carriage House Birth for the doula training. I felt so much more equipped to make this piece with the knowledge, insight and empathy I gained through the program. 

Most importantly, a huge thank you to the two protagonists in this episode. Both of your stories are magic. I am infinitely grateful to know you both. 

An extra thank you to my mom for putting up with my incessant interviewing and, also, of course, for birthing me. I love you so!

My friend Lara wouldn't necessarily call herself fun. I figured I could help her out with that. 

Special thank you to Sarah Kate Kramer and, of course, the queen: Lara.

A chess BRAWL! 

Kim Deen and I made this piece. Thank you to Michael Propper, Kimberly Rubenstein, and Sarah Kate Kramer. And, of course, thank you to Menelio Esquea and Brayden Tarmina. Best of luck to you both on your chess dreams. 

Music by Blue Dot Sessions. 

I fell madly in love with a girl. 

But, the relationship ended. This is what I would tell my post-breakup self. 

Joyce never misses a game of Browns football. But, the Cleveland Browns almost never make it an enjoyable experience. 

Music by Blue Dot Sessions. 

Working in the kitchen of a cafe ain't no joke! Sometimes the order tickets feel infinite. 

This fictional audio piece was created by Gideon Parker and myself, Mae Nagusky. Gideon composed the music and played Johnny. The wonderful Maddie Barnes played Ro. 

About my obsession with work and its effects on those around me. 

A massive thank you to Kim Shirin Cupal for your editing advice. Thank you to my mom, Sami, Olivia and Joe for letting me interview you. 

This piece is more art than it is journalism. My work, in large part, is a massively positive force in my life. My work gives back to me in infinite ways. I've known this for years, really since my first interview. But, I haven't  critically examined the messier side of my relationship to my work. 

Hence, this piece. 

My younger sister Zola and I set out to catch a lightning bug one summer evening. Oh, and also, she's growing up right in front of my eyes. 

A first date and a follow up one year later.