The Rooted Mama

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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