The Rooted Mama

By Destynie Ireland

The Rooted Mama Podcast is a space where women get real about mental health, self-worth, and breaking cycles. Destynie creates space for honest conversations on identity, healing, and the unseen parts... more

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How many episodes does The Rooted Mama have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

The Rooted Mama episodes:

March 30, 2025Three Unmedicated Hospital Births & Navigating Breastfeeding As A Working Mom (Tori’s Story)
In this real and inspiring birth story, Tori shares how she went from being told she might struggle to conceive… to having three healthy pregnancies and three unmedicated hospital births.
We talk about:
What helped her conceive after fertility concerns
How she prepared for unmedicated births in a hospital setting
Her journey breastfeeding all three of her kids—including while working
What life looks like now with three boys at home
Whether you're navigating fertility fears, prepping for a natural birth, or juggling motherhood and career, this episode will leave you encouraged and seen.

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1h 25min
March 22, 2025Making The Switch From OB to Midwife As A First Time Mom (Tiffany’s Story Part 2)
In Part 2 of Tiffany’s pregnancy journey, she shares why she left the standard OB care model and what led her to choose a midwife. We talk about:
What shifted her perspective on prenatal care
How she's connecting with herself and her baby
The emotional and mental prep she's doing for birth and postpartum
Whether you're curious about midwifery care or considering switching providers, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.

Resources/Offerings:
Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !
Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!
Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!
Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!
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March 16, 2025Turns Out That “F” Doesn't Stand For Female (Tiffany’s Story Part 1)
In this episode, we meet Tiffany—a former Texans cheerleader and first-time mom—who found out she was pregnant on her honeymoon… in a foreign country. She opens up about:
Her surprise conception story
Navigating prenatal care from the very beginning
How she’s learning to advocate for herself and her baby
This is the perfect listen if you’re newly pregnant or wondering how to confidently navigate early motherhood.

Resources/Offerings:
Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !
Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!
Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!
Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!
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41min
March 09, 20254 Predictable Problems In Motherhood (That You CAN Prepare For!)
You don’t have to cross your fingers and hope for the best in motherhood. In this solo episode, Destynie unpacks four major challenges in pregnancy and postpartum that women often assume are just "bad luck"—when in reality, they follow predictable patterns.
You'll learn:
The most common root causes of chaos in early motherhood
How to detect and prevent unnecessary struggle
Why preparation beats perfection every time
🎧 Must-listen for any future mama who's ready to break the survival cycle.

Resources/Offerings:
Check out the FREE Postpartum Personality Quiz !
Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on Instagram and Pinterest!
Check out the Rooted Store!
Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!
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43min
March 05, 2025 Bonus Episode: The Real Reason Mothers Hate Themselves and Other Moms
In this special bonus episode, Destynie honors Women’s History Month with a juicy untold story of who and what created the Trad Wife and how that’s led us to fighting with mom strangers on the internet. Buckle Up!

Resources/Offerings:
Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !
Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!
Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!
Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!
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25min
March 02, 2025Alicia’s Leap From Pregnancy Surprise to Dream Birth
Alicia’s journey into motherhood wasn’t what she expected. Nerve pain, surprise life shifts, and emotional overwhelm shaped her pregnancy—but they also revealed her inner strength. In this episode, she shares:
What it felt like to face physical challenges in pregnancy
The surprising trust she developed in her body
How she overcame early breastfeeding struggles and started redefining her career
This one’s raw, real, and deeply empowering.

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1h 6min
February 23, 2025Funny, Raw & Real — Jillian Shares Her 1st Birth Story and Breastfeeding Journey
Fresh off the birth of her daughter, Jillian is keeping it real and keeping us laughing. She talks about:
Her longtime dream of motherhood
The birth surprises she never saw coming
Breastfeeding challenges and how she’s adapting
This is hands down the funniest episode of the season—don’t miss it!
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49min
February 16, 2025 Frankie’s Redemptive Journey Through Motherhood
In this episode, we’re joined by Francesca, a mother of two who turned her challenges into opportunities for growth.
After learning from the difficulties of her first birth and postpartum experience, she made intentional changes that led to a redemptive second pregnancy and birth, setting the stage for a smoother postpartum journey.
Her story is a powerful example of reclaiming control, embracing transformation, and finding a more fulfilled version of motherhood.

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52min
February 11, 2025 Lessons Learned From a Birth and Postpartum Doula
Today, we are joined by Kelli, a birth and postpartum doula and the founder of Maternity Journey in Houston, TX. She helps guide women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with the kind of support every new mom deserves.
In this episode, we dive into what that typical first-time mom looks like, how she helps her clients prepare for birth and postpartum, and why the real work of motherhood begins before conception—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

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1h 1min
February 01, 2025 A Bigger Crisis Than Police Brutality In The Black Community
It’s Black History Month and we are kicking off the month with a shocking stat: Black women are more likely to die in childbirth than Black men are to be killed by the police.

So what are we going to do about it? In this episode, Destynie gives a few unlikely ideas.

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27min

FAQs about The Rooted Mama:

How many episodes does The Rooted Mama have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.