Mother's Path

Mother's Path

By Emily SwannParentingKids & Family
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Mother's Path episodes

  • her energy, her home

    Welcome back to season two of Maiden’s Path, Mother’s Roots! In this opening episode we welcome you to our living room to share stories about how our own inner state has shaped the atmosphere around us - the way the home feels, how our children respond, how we move through our days. We talk about the power mothers have to shift the “weather” in the home.

    This is an invitation to notice how your energy sets the tone for your family’s space, to tend to your own nervous system as a way of tending to your home, and to step into your role as the heart of the household intention.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

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    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    Book an Appointment


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    1 hr 8 min
  • radical responsibility: owning our path as parents

    In the season finale of Maiden’s Path, Mother’s Roots, we explore the transformative idea of radical responsibility—what it looks like to take full ownership of our choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. This isn’t about blame. It’s about empowerment.

    We don’t promise ease. But we do promise truth, encouragement, and a reminder that you are the expert on your baby, your body, and your family.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

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    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


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    46 min
  • rooted rest: infant sleep

    We open the conversation around infant sleep with gentleness, honesty, and intention. We explore how to make a baby a “good sleeper” and challenge the mainstream sleep expectations placed on new mothers.

    It's for the tired mother who needs permission to let go of the pressure and find peace in presence.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    Book an Appointment


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    47 min
  • enjoying postpartum

    This week we’re diving into what happens after birth—physically, emotionally, and practically. The postpartum period is often referred to the trenches but we are here to tell you it can b JOYOUS. We’re here to talk about what postpartum can look like, ways to create a healing space, and how to feel supported in this new season of life.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


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    46 min
  • birth as the initiation

    In this episode of Maiden’s Path, Mother’s Roots, we honor the sacred terrain of birth—where the maiden begins to root deeply into her transformation. We explore the innate wisdom of birthing bodies, the importance of dynamic movement in labor, and how reconnecting with feminine rhythms can support a more embodied, intuitive birth.

    Join us as we reflect on the roles assigned to us versus those we reclaim, and how embracing femininity and body awareness during pregnancy can shift the way we show up to birth - not as passive patients, but as powerful participants.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


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    42 min
  • pregnancy: growing new life

    Pregnancy is a time of transformation - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to feel good in your body while growing new life, and how to make aligned choices that honor both mother and baby.

    From food and movement to mindset and medical decisions, we explore how pregnancy can be a deeply empowered season when you're tuned in to your intuition and supported by solid information.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


    Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    37 min
  • preconception health

    We dive into the season of preconception - the fertile ground where life begins to take root. Whether you're actively trying to conceive or simply opening your heart to the idea of motherhood, we explore how to intentionally prepare your body, mind, and environment for new life.

    We break down four key pillars of preconception health:

    Nutrition. Movement. Relationships. Rest.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment

    Learn To Make Sauerkraut

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    1 hr 4 min
  • troubleshooting common breastfeeding challenges

    In this episode we are holding space for the bumps in the road that can come with breastfeeding - sore nipples, latch, ties, and more. While it’s natural, it’s not always easy and knowing how to navigate the hard moments can make all the difference.

    We also reflect on the emotional side of breastfeeding struggles and how to stay connected to your intuition even when things feel hard.

    You are not alone, and this episode is a gentle reminder that there is help, healing, and hope on the other side of challenge.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


    Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    1 hr
  • breastfeeding basics: building a strong foundation for success

    In this episode of Maiden’s Path, Mother’s Roots, we’re diving into the essentials of breastfeeding. Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing for another journey through motherhood, this conversation is designed to help you lay a solid foundation for breastfeeding with confidence and clarity.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    Book an Appointment


    Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    1 hr 4 min
  • taylor’s birth stories

    In this week’s episode, Taylor shares the personal stories of her two birth experiences. One that was long, dramatic, and filled with unexpected, unwanted interventions, and another that unfolded with calmness and confidence.

    We explore what happens when birth doesn’t go according to plan, how to process and grow from those moments, and how Taylor’s first labor shaped the experience of her second son’s birth. This conversation is a testament to the strength of mothers, the wisdom we carry from one birth to the next, and the transformation that comes along the way.

    Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_

    Video editing by @crownedonevisuals

    Sponsor: Purity Coffee - enjoy mold free, organic coffee with our discount code loveofbreastfeeding


    Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond

    The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition

    the power of breastfeeding: Prenatal Breastfeeding Guide

    preparing for a hospital birth: Labor and Delivery Prenatal Education

    ⁠Book an Appointment


    Subscribe, leave a review, and share!

    57 min

About Mother's Path

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Welcome to Mother's Path (previously Maiden's Path, Mother's Roots). A podcast exploring the profound transformation of becoming a mother. Hosted by Emily Swann, RN, IBCLC and Taylor Ricketts, RN,…