This was such a special conversation as I got to sit down with my home birth midwife 7 months postpartum! We talk about why she became a midwife, what families can expect from home birth care, how she prepares parents for birth, and the process and potential benefits of placenta encapsulation. Whether you're curious about home birth or what your options are for your placenta postpartum, this episode is full of wisdom, insight, and encouragement.

Resources mentioned 

https://www.georgiawomen.org/mary-francis-hill-coley

https://www.whynothome.com/

How to connect to guest

https://oakclovemidwifery.com/

https://www.instagram.com/oakclovemidwifery?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/tnplacentaservices?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Today we're sitting down with a debut author from Nashville to talk about what it takes to chase a lifelong dream while working full-time in the music industry. She shares the inspiration behind her second-chance romance, the journey of bringing her first book to life, and why its themes resonate with so many women. I loved hearing her perspective on womanhood, ambition, and the courage it takes to pursue something you've always dreamed of.

Resources mentioned 

The Press Tour- https://amzn.to/4fcLVeb

How to connect to guest

Linktr.ee- https://linktr.ee/cassidyannauthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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Motherhood doesn't always look the way we imagined and sometimes that can feel incredibly isolating. 

In today's episode we have an honest and vulnerable conversation about postpartum depression, the emotional weight of feeling alone, and what it has been like raising her son, who is on the autism spectrum. She opens up about letting go of expectations, the beauty of embracing who her son truly is, and the resilience she's discovered along the way. 

Resources Mentioned 

Itscassieblanko: https://www.instagram.com/itscassieblanko?igsh=ZnlleWNhdHRlODlh

Autism Coach Carter: https://www.tiktok.com/@autismcoachcarter?_r=1&_t=ZP-98FObSIYQSU

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• Youtube @KaylynnMourning 

• Newsletter *coming soon*

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Emily is a SAHM navigating boys with ADHD, building a photography business, and learning to give herself grace and self care in the middle of the chaos. In today's episode we talk about her postpartum experience from her 1st to her last, we talk about the resources that helped her advocate and gain the patience needed for her as a mom, then we talk about how she manages to run a business while also finding time for herself. This episode is so great from moms in the thick of motherhood wanting to chase their dreams! 

Resources mentioned 

The Explosive Child- https://amzn.to/4f7d2Zz

How to Speak so Little Kids Will Listen- https://amzn.to/4vvsbsv

How to Speak so Kids Will Listen- https://amzn.to/44Wh7tp

How to connect to guest

Photography: Emilyschoolcraftphotography

Delicate Hand Beaded Bracelets: Wildfoxbeadco

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• Youtube @KaylynnMourning 

• Newsletter *coming soon*

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Today I'm sitting down with Kathie, a doula here in middle Tennessee. We discuss what led her to birth work and how a doula could help you through one of the most transformative seasons of life as a woman. If you're wondering if having a doula at your birth is a good idea this episode is for you!

Resources mentioned 

The Female Brain- https://amzn.to/3R6zLvh

The Male Brain - https://amzn.to/4yvUPwr

 Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth - https://amzn.to/4gNZT91

No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing - https://amzn.to/4eVdlX6

Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage - https://amzn.to/3QMmgRD

Mary Francis Hill Coley (midwife who delivered over 3000 babies) - https://www.blackwpc.org/marycoley

How to connect to guest

If you are in the Tampa FL area and looking for a doula to help support your birth you can reach Kathie on Instagram at mama_nash_doula_services

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Charity was a teacher of almost 30 years in a low income area, started/ ran the Special Olympics in her area, and is now on to bigger things with a deeper purpose. Helping people with special needs find housing and live independent lives. I love being able to sit and hear her stories on how we can all belong to something bigger than ourselves and find meaning in the work we do. 

Resources mentioned 

The Body Keeps the Score- https://amzn.to/4eYxjjW

No Such Thing as Bad Weather Just Bad Clothing- https://amzn.to/44WifgB

The Let Them Theory- https://amzn.to/3RciZuX

We Are Up- https://www.weareup.org/

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Think of this as a little bookmark before the first chapter.

In this trailer, you'll get a sneak peak into what this podcast is all about– a place where women of every age and every stage of life can pull up a chair, share their stories, and remind each other that none of us are walking through womanhood alone. 

The first full episode will drop July 23rd and new episodes will be released every Thursday at 9:00 AM. You'll hear heartfelt interviews, honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and a mix of solo episodes where I’ll share my own journey through motherhood, postpartum, and figuring it out one chapter at a time. 

So grab your favorite drink, follow along, and get ready to fill your shelf with stories that make you laugh, cry, learn, and feel a little less alone.

This is the Motherhood Library where every woman's story has a place on the self