Ep. 382: 8 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know with Brooke Smith
In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe welcomes Brooke Smith, a seasoned NICU nurse, IBCLC, doula, and childbirth educator, to shine a light on what life in the NICU really looks like for f...
19 Sep 20251h 10min
Ep. 381: Got Worms? How Parasites are Slowly Wrecking Your Health with Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen
This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! They’re also a great way to detox your home, while detoxing you...
17 Sep 20251h 19min
Ep. 380 Redefining Care: Sally Hayes on Creating Integrated Support Systems
In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with Sally Hayes, founder of Matrikas, to talk about what it really takes to build a solid, supportive village for new parents. Together, th...
12 Sep 20251h 16min
Ep. 379 Let's normalize talking about reproductive hardships with Dr.Jessica Zucker
Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet it’s still surrounded by silence, shame, and stigma. In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker, a reproductive psycholog...
10 Sep 202556min
Ep. 378: Low Tox Living with Illie Balaj
Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really in your shampoo, cleaning spray, or even your favorite candle? Spoiler alert: everyday products are often loaded with hidden toxins that can impact y...
5 Sep 20251h 12min
Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd
Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd Have you ever been told your placenta might be “too old”? Maybe you’ve heard that once you hit 35 or if you’ve conceived through IVF,...
3 Sep 20251h 24min
Ep. 376: Creating a Catastrophic Birth Plan with Kayleigh Summers
This episode isn’t just about birth plans—it’s about the plan no one wants to make, but every family needs. I’m joined by Kayleigh Summers, aka The Birth Trauma Mama, to have a real and raw conversati...
29 Aug 20251h 23min
Ep. 375 Midwives Managing Labor and the C-section Discussion with Juli Pyle
This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of my favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new...
27 Aug 20251h 9min
