56: Free Friday Talk: Car Seat Safety
Front facing, rear facing, booster seats and 5 point harnesses! Buying a carseat can be overwhelming! Did you know that your child's height and weight isn't the only thing to consider when transitioning from rear facing to forward facing? Do you know the types of carseats and systems? What about the costs, safety ratings, and laws surrounding carseat safety? September is carseat safety awareness month and we are doing our part to make sure you are educated on vehicle adn carseat safety for your child. It takes a village! Happy Friday, yal!
7 Sep 201837min
55: Upleveling Your Birth with Rachel Cunningham
You are not ready for today's episode! This one is too good! HeHe is sitting down with a mom of 3 and is the epitome of a birth warrior. She has three very different birth stories to share and for the first time ever, we are diving into nothing for birth stories! Rachel continued to push the boundaries and advocate for her ideal birth. Through each birth she learned new information and used it to prepare her next birth until she achieved her ideal birth situation and the ultimate pride in her body. She is here to tell us how to find that type of trust and respect in your body to take control of your birth! This may be the most empowering episode yet! Happy Tuesday!
5 Sep 20181h 2min
54: Friday Free Talk: Hyper Focus in Birth
Today's episode is inspired by a combination of background chatter, TED Talks, Netflix series, and various blogs. I'm diving into the brain and how humans receive and process, how we block out information, and how people can manipulate others by mastering these skills. I am sharing the definition of concentration and why it's important to know these. I will teach your how to engage your brain visually and emotionally while engaging your sense of hearing too. Throwing in some gratitude as usual and wah-lah! You have a wonderful focus tool! Tune in to train your brain! Happy Friday, yal!
31 Aug 201816min
53: Homebirth Midwifery Legislation: Part 2 with Diana Snyder
Last week's episode is all about the midwifery bill H.4655 in Massachusetts and one side of the bill. This week we are diving into part 2. HeHe is sitting down with Diana Snyder to discuss the other side of bill H.4655. Diana is a Health Care Attorney, who, when she made the move to Massachusetts, was shocked to find her expectations let down by the amount of legislation in homebirth midwifery. This led to her frustration manifesting as the fuel to advocate for a cause she do deeply believes in--midwifery regulation. This episode shares some shocking stats and serious things to consider when forming your thoughts around this issue. Happy Tuesday!
28 Aug 20181h 4min
52: Free Friday Talk: First Come Marriage
I'm sharing a special skill that I have that helps my clients prepare for their birth. This podcast was inspired by a blog that I wrote last year about planning a wedding and planning for a baby. They are surprisingly similar! From the venue to the menu and the invite list to hiring a wedding planner! I'm putting it into perspective so you can take control of your birth! Happy Friday, yal! Shownotes: Check out the blog!
24 Aug 201832min
51: Homebirth Midwifery Legislation: Part 1 with Joyce Hunt Kimball
Today, it's all about birthing at your home! HeHe is chatting with Joyce Hunt-Kimball, a Homebirth Midwife in Massachusetts, about fear-based care in the homebirth world, how safe homebirth really is, what happens when challenges arise, and the legislation that is threatening the rights of women across the state of Massachusetts. HeHe asks Joyce questions sent in from listeners and they dive into the most commonly asked questions about home birth care. This episode will also share a bill that impacts women's health and limits the freedom of birthing people. Joyce is fighting bill H.1189 (since drafted as H.4655) and is here to explain why H.4655 is restrictive on women's rights and the ability to choose their own care. This is part 1 of Homebirth Midwifery Legislation. Happy Tuesday, yal!
21 Aug 201848min
50: Free Talk Friday: Best Apps for New Parents
Every new parent wants to know apps that can make their life easier, simpler, organized or more structured. "There's an app for that" has never been so relevant. HeHe is sharing her 10 most beloved apps when it comes to babies, kids, and life in general. She is asked so regularly about apps that are for this or that and she's letting you in on the convo! This is a don't-miss-this episode sure to be a total game changer when it comes to your digital world!
17 Aug 201827min
49: Budgeting for a Baby with Nicole LeGuern
Today, HeHe is helping you budget for your baby! HeHe is sitting down with Nicole Leguern, a mom of four kids and Financial Planner, to dive deep into our bank accounts! This episode is all about what you should know about saving for a baby. Whether you've been saving for years or today is the first day of forever, you will walk away from this episode with solid steps to help you reign in your spending and starting pinching those pennies...or at least counting them. From how much kids really cost to money saving life-hacks, Nicole has so much to share! Happy Tuesday, yal!
14 Aug 201829min
