It's the season finale. Honestly I can't even believe we are here. We started this on a whim and now its one of my favorite things we do. Today we talk about our coaching program, how obnoxious we are when we're ovulating, and our plans moving forward. This isn't goodbye, its cya later! Thank you for being here, for hearing us, for supporting us, and for coming back for season 3. 

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On today's episode Lara catches up with Erika Oakes, co founder of Os and Oakes, one of our favourite local brands. 

Erika made the pivot from teaching into entrepreneurship, and has rocked it. They opened their brick and mortar store just under a year before the pandemic hit, and have still managed to grow, thrive, and be an amazing part of our community. 

We talk about the pandemic's effect on small businesses, Erika's skin cancer journey, and where her passion project "Blushing Babes" is at these days!

Grab a coffee or your headphones, and sit down and enjoy, and always remember to SUPPORT LOCAL! They still need our help!

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.

One of our most common reasons for a zoom call, or coaching call is exactly this. Client knows they want a home birth but their husband isn't having it. They don't feel like its safe. It's not common. They have fear. They also aren't doing all of the research that most of our clients are doing; reading, talking, listening to podcasts, to prepare for the birth. 

If you're considering a home birth, have your partner listen to this podcast with you. We cover the basics, the mess, the safety and so much more. 

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.

The first two weeks can be a whirlwind, this is a must listen for any expectant parents!! 

We discuss all the feelings, the normal things, and what to expect!

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.

Billie Harrigan is a Traditional Birth Companion. Billie has been serving birthing families for almost 40 years. She is the author of the world’s first research-based and accredited certification course for becoming a trauma-informed perinatal professional. She has authored and edited continuing education for maternity providers and allied birth professionals in advanced topics and has taught birth professionals and parents internationally. Billie is the Owner and Director of Birth Trauma Ontario, which provides education and training for maternity providers and allied birth professionals in trauma-informed care, as well as providing information and support for parents and loved ones that are dealing with birth-related trauma or birthing after trauma.

DISCLAIMER:

Trigger warning: loss, stillbirth and poor birth outcomes are discussed in this podcast

We have many friends in the birthing community, nurses, midwives, doulas, and we see a lot of incredible care. 

Please don't be discouraged by this episode. But have a fire lit inside of you that NOW is the time to lean into your intuition and learn about your options for birth. 

Our biggest advice to anyone who is newly pregnant, is to do your homework. Don’t wait until your second birth to take control. Learn about the hospital funnels, and what’s on the menu for the choices you are making.

In our experience there can be so much good in the birth world as well, but the power remains in your hands. Better care is available the more empowered you are in your autonomy and choice. Billie sees a clientele of people who have experienced birth trauma and/or who want to birth outside of OHIP covered birth.

Birth trauma is experienced by 1 out of 4 people experiencing birth and this is not ok, we are working to change this. Billie is such an interesting, passionate human and we loved hearing from her experience what is happening in the obstetric system.

On today's episode we hear about Sarah's mexico trip, and we celebrate a lot about how far we've come, what we've learned, and how we're preparing to share that with the doula world. Big things coming for 2023. 

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.

I've got one of my oldest friends on the podcast today, and we're talking female friendship. We talked about what we've learned, being terrible friends to people who had kids before us, what the hardest parts are, and what the best parts are. We dive into friendship disclaimers and Janet commits to trying the 'Peanut App' for finding friends in her newer city. 

We'd love if you commented on the podcast post on @dynamicdoulas and let us know your thoughts! 

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.

What a pleasure for me to be able to welcome the glam to my granola, my bestie, my North Star. Meagan. A Master aesthetician, so incredibly smart and well spoken. Find out what products you shouldn't be using, what products you can use instead, and why you need to wear sunscreen even if you're inside! We also dive into her cesarean and breastfeeding journey, talk about group travel, and have a lot of laughs. 

You can find Meagan at @flawlessbeauty_studio on insta, and here is her website: https://www.flawlessbeautyspa.com

You won't regret seeing her for a facial! The best ever in life!! 

We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself.

We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE.

There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week.

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Check out our newest online course

“Preparing for a Positive Birth”

Find the link in our bio!

ALSO use code "FIRST50OFF for $50 off our Prenatal Education course.