Originally Recorded: December 10, 2020

Doulas are so empowering that we wanted to devote an entire episode to them! You might have heard about doulas but not many people know about what a doula REALLY does, what supports they provide, and just how significant they can be for not only your pre and post partum experience, but as a way to set you up for parenthood with a whole lot of nourishing. In this episode, we’ll hear from two amazing souls, two doulas supporting families prenatally all the way to postpartum. First up, we’ll hear from Kelly from the Trillium Learning Center and Homegrown Families about what a doula does. Next, we’ll be connecting with Nikita, who started Sistas Caring 4 Sistas, which is an incredible non-profit organization, it is a community-based doula program founded by women of color for women of color who could benefit from this evidence-based form of birth support. Our doulas are part of a larger social justice movement, working in partnership with MAHEC and Mothering Asheville, that is committed to eliminating health disparities for mothers and infants. 

So what is a doula? Instead of us telling you, let’s hear it from the experts. 

SistasCaring4Sistas
Homegrown Families:  Asheville Childbirth Education & Doula Services
Trillium Learning Center
Contact Nikita Smart - [email protected]
Contact Kelly Brown - [email protected]

Wholehearted Parent Coaching
The Joyous Parent

Originally Recorded: December 3, 2020

Kate’s first child was born healthy and followed all the usual stages of a child’s development, so her first phase of parenthood was more like a hippie mom, she didn’t care about milestones, her daughter walked when she wanted to walk and nursed when she wanted to nurse. A few years later her son was born and things were different this time around. The most handsome and sunshiney and joyful child was born, but also, he wasn’t hitting any milestones and at 3mo the doctors began to worry. As they moved through the journey of diagnosis, doctors and discovery, Kate’s parenting and approach began to change. But don’t take it from us, let’s listen to Kate and her story and hear about her incredible parenting journey as the mother of two very different kids with very different needs.

Wholehearted Parent Coaching
The Joyous Parent

Originally Recorded: November 12, 2020

Today we get to hear from two incredibly brave parents, Christina and Zack, who had planned the natural birth of their dreams, when the unexpected happened. Everyone wants a safe birth. We all have our perfect birthing plans tucked into our bags waiting for the big day, but what about when that day comes sooner than expected? Christina and Zack were 31 weeks pregnant and suddenly they were facing what all parents fear: a premature birth that leads to a c section and then the dreaded nic-U. They moved forward with grace and instinct and we can learn from their remarkable story. 

Wholehearted Parent Coaching
The Joyous Parent

Originally Recorded: November 19, 2020

When we become parents, we tend to be so focused on how we will learn to care for our newborns, but there is actually an entire inner world of partnerships and supports that all parents end up leaning on. This week, we want to talk about the unsung heroes of parenting and celebrate them! In this episode we are highlighting the “other parent” - your neighbors, grandparents, pediatrician, friends, caregivers, nannies, babysitters… And we also get to talk about how the benefits are so very mutual!

Wholehearted Parent Coaching
The Joyous Parent

Record on August 19, 2020

Whatever you've decided about the 2020 School Year - pod, go back to school, virtual or hybrid, homeschooling or unschooling, you get to do it your way. Everyone has their reasons and every one is valid. So now we get to make it work. And whatever happens, here are the ways that you can support yourself and make sure that what you've decided is best for your kids. Listen to hear how.

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Rachel Maietta: Wholehearted Parent Coaching

Sivanne Lieber: The Joyous Parent

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Recorded on August 1, 2020

There are many parenting philosophies out there, from Authoritative Parenting to Permissive Parenting and everything in between, and the debate rages on: to spank or not to spank. In this episode we highlight the most balanced middle ground, rooted in the philosophy of Wholehearted Empowerment Parenting. Listen on with an open ear as we explain more.

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Rachel Maietta: Wholehearted Parent Coaching

Sivanne Lieber: The Joyous Parent

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Recorded on August 5th

Welcoming a new sibling is a huge change in a family's life, whether it be a new baby, a child in foster care, an adoption, or a new family connection due to marriage. In this episode, we chat about the ways to prepare for, welcome, and adjust to the new family dynamic.

If you would like to learn more about our coaching and programs, you can visit us at:

Rachel Maietta: Wholehearted Parent Coaching

Sivanne Lieber: The Joyous Parent

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Originally aired on June 26, 2020

There are some myths involved in raising sons and daughters. Do we give the same opportunities to our daughters as we give to our sons? Do we give the same opportunities to our sons as we give to our daughters? Today we discuss what it is like raising boys and girls and if there is a difference. 

Originally Aired July 20, 2020 

There are so many ways to parent, and so many tools for our parenting tool boxes. Playful parenting is not only great for our children but it is important and benefits us as parents. In this episode we talk about ways to incorporate play into our parenting and why.

Originally aired on June 27, 2020 

Overwhelm is a feeling that parents know well. What can we do with overwhelm and what message is it trying to send us? Today we talk all about parenting and overwhelm in our latest podcast.