In today’s episode, we’re joined by Seth & Stephanie—the powerhouse couple behind The Forever Young Show—for a heart-centered conversation about faith, family, home birth, and a wellness approach they call “activation” (a nutrigenomics lens on working with your body instead of against it). From a country-dance meet-cute to blending a family of ten, they share how informed choice, intuition, and simple habits can reshape health—especially for moms.

We dive into:

• The love story: identity after divorce, values-aligned partnership, and building a blended family

• Home birth (twice!)—including a precipitous, midwife-on-FaceTime moment and what made the next birth healing

• Freedom & informed consent: becoming the CEO of your health, birth, and family decisions

• “Activation” vs. quick fixes: oxidative stress, mitochondrial health, and supporting GLP-1 naturally

• Tiny steps that stick: habit stacking and learning to trust your body’s wisdom and spiritual intuition

Whether you’re a mother seeking sustainable support, a birth-nerd who loves home stories, or simply curious about working with your body, this episode brings both inspiration and practical tools to help you move toward vibrant, intentional living.

🎧 Tune in and remember: Start small, stay consistent—your body is wise.

CHECK OUT SETH & STEPHANIE:
https://TheForeverYoungShow.com/

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

This week on The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan is back behind the mic with exciting updates and an encouraging message for every mother in the thick of life.

In this episode:
✨ A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Birth Village Expo 2025 — keynote speakers, workshops, vendors, and why this event is such a powerful gathering for women and families.
✨ Details on scholarships, community support, and how the expo builds bridges between holistic and medical birth worlds.
✨ Shout-outs to the incredible platinum sponsors making this year’s event possible.
✨ And most importantly: a heartfelt reminder that you have a perfect track record of making it through every challenge — proof of your strength and resilience as a mother.

Whether you’re planning to attend the expo in person, joining virtually, or just tuning in for encouragement, this episode will leave you feeling connected and uplifted.

🔗 Learn more or get your tickets: thebirthvillage.org/expo
📸 Connect with us on Instagram: @thebirthvillagepodcast & @thebirthvillage_

Stay connected with us! You can Morgan on instagram @embro_wellness. Don’t forget to follow the show at @thebirthvillagepodcast and our community at @thebirthvillage_.

✨ Explore resources, events, and more at thebirthvillage.org.

Special thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for the beautiful album cover!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nolan Etheridge of One River Chiropractic for a conversation that might just change the way you think about health-starting with your nervous system.

Dr. Nolan shares how chiropractic care became more than a profession-it became a way of life rooted in the 33 principles of chiropractic philosophy. We talk about the concept of “dis-ease” vs. “ease,” what it truly means to listen to your body’s signals, and why the nervous system plays such a crucial role in your overall well-being-especially for moms.

We dive into:

• The wisdom of the body and the power of innate intelligence

• How most people are living in a chronic state of nervous system overload

• The difference between covering up symptoms and honoring your body’s signals

• How moms can reclaim space for themselves (and their healing)

• Simple, actionable practices to support your nervous system starting right now
  -including better food, sleep habits, sunlight, movement, and quality self-care

Whether you’re a mother feeling worn down, someone curious about chiropractic care, or simply looking for more alignment in your daily life, this episode offers both inspiration and practical tools to help you reconnect with your health from the inside out.

🎧 Tune in and remember: You live through your nervous system-so take care of it.

CHECK OUT NOLAN'S WEBSITE:

https://www.oneriverchiropractic.com/

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

In this episode, Cassie shares her birth story with us!

So, you’re preparing for birth—packing your hospital bag, practicing breathing techniques, maybe even doing a few squats. But is that really enough? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what true birth preparation looks like—beyond just the physical.

We’re breaking down the three key areas of birth prep: Mind, Body, and Spirit. How does your mindset affect labor? What can you do to physically prepare for the intensity of birth? And why is spiritual or emotional readiness just as important as everything else?

Join us as we unpack what it really means to be ready for birth—not just with gear and checklists, but with confidence, strength, and trust in your body. Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing for another birth, this conversation will help you feel truly prepared for the journey ahead.

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

Dr. Larsen did a great job of explaining risks and benefits of Vitamin K in this episode! Hopefully we will have him back some day!

Check out Dr. Larsen's blog here: RedRock KidDoc

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and whatever you do, GO LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE!⁠https://thebirthvillage.org/⁠

Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

April Davis of Haus of Vagina (previously The Vagina Blog) is seriously so much fun! Her platform provides a safe space to discuss topics such as sex, birth, periods, breastfeeding, body positivity, birth control, and overall women's health, so it was really fun to get to hear from her, and we will definitely be hearing more from her!

Check her out in all these places:

https://hausofvagina.com/

INSTA@hausofvagina

buy her GORGEOUS cycle tracking journal here:CYCLES: A Chronicle of Cyclical Living

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and whatever you do, GO LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE!https://thebirthvillage.org/

Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

Such a lovely story! This mama has some grit!

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

Life can get so overwhelming sometimes, especially for us moms and women that take on so much! Tia Stout who has been the brains behind so much that has happened for The Birth Village shares with us some of her thoughts and tips on how to get past these difficult feelings and times.

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

That's right, a baby born IN THE CAR. We've all heard lore of this type of story, right? Well today you get to hear first hand how an actual car birth went down! So exciting.

Trish and I are on instagram here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TrishBaird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@embro_wellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!