Birth of a Mama: a Birth and Postpartum Podcast

Leah Johnson's résumé includes the words Obama, Kay Hagen, and City Councilwoman, but what she has come to find out is that “mom” is the best title she’s ever had. After a career that fueled her addiction to success and other things, life was dark, and something had to change. Now she lives with the freedom to be herself and know how far from perfect she is. As an imperfect mother of two, she sometimes says bad words, frequently fo...

Today, Amber Richard Bauer shares her story of becoming a mom including being uncertain about even wanting children, a first-trimester miscarriage, her birth center turned hospital birth, the positive side of being a light sleeper, painful breastfeeding, mom rage and MUCH more. Amber is a friend of mine and she has been the star student of the Birth of a Mama podcast. She shares so many ways in which she prepared for her experience...

In today’s episode, I had a wholesome, feel-good chat with Alexandra Franics, aka Queen, about truly honoring birth and postpartum. Alexandra is a dedicated mother of 8 who has been passionately supporting births and teaching across three continents since 2012.

Drawing from her time with Indigenous peoples and her ancestral lineage of midwifery, she founded 'Our Hummingbird,' offering unique birth education and immersion training c...

In today’s episode, Annie Temple shares about outcast parenting, a term she coined after experiencing life as a mom and a sex worker. She has worked in adult entertainment since 1997 when she started as a stripper and went on to nude modeling, being a content creator, and in 2018 started providing intimacy services. She is passionate about healing division and helping people feel more connected and valued in society. This episode w...

In today’s episode we have Dr. Emilie Wilson on to share her story of becoming a mom. Emilie is a naturopathic doctor who helps women change their bodies and get the life they truly desire, and have a transformational, empowering postpartum experience.

In her story she shares openly about her birth and postpartum experience at 42 years old and how it was really nothing like what she had imaged or hoped it would be. And it had noth...

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jacqueline Kincer, the heart and soul behind Holistic Lactation®. Over the years Jacqueline has worked directly with breastfeeding families, providing skilled lactation care. She now hosts the popular podcast Breastfeeding Talk, sharing insights from breastfeeding moms, experts in related fields, and her own professional expe...

In today’s episode, Tessia Watson shares her story of motherhood and how it led her to write her book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids.

As a single mother of two young boys, she fully understands the challenges modern parents face. Striving to find the perfect balance between family life and personal well-being, Tessia discovered the importance of self-care and rejuvenation. This realization led her to establish and run Les Petits...

Today is a story episode, yay! Join us as Mariela DeSantiago shares of her experience becoming a mama to her now 2-year-old. She’s married, has two dogs at home, and was a special ed teacher before she had her son. 

She shares about how her active pregnancy, her c-section after an induction, being ravenous and sleep-deprived in PP and how sleeping when the baby sleeps didn’t work for her. She also talks about her pumping and breast...

In today's episode Ashley P. Lambert, a certified postpartum personal trainer, answers questions about how to safely and optimally approach fitness after baby.

We dive deep into the world of postpartum exercise and explore what it truly means to embrace a holistic approach to physical well-being after birth. Ashley shares her expertise on the importance of gradually rebuilding strength and functionality, prioritizing rest and ...

In today's episode, we delve deep into the complexities of parenthood and motherhood through the lens of past trauma. Specifically from childhood. What exactly is trauma? You might wonder if you experienced it as a child. Listen in to find out as we explore what trauma is, how our response to it matters most, how invaluable support systems are for new parents, the significance of social interactions, and the necessity of embrac...

**Even MORE important than your hormones in postpartum is your social support**

This is the episode I almost didn't post and one you're likely going to enjoy tuning into. It's Victoria J. Mondloch's personal story of birth and early postpartum. She is a retired OBGYN from Wisconsin and mom to 3 daughters. She specialized in women’s health, family medicine, and preventative health & wellness for 35 years. He...

You don't want to miss this! Today on BOAM we have on guest Lily Nichols, my idol in the perinatal health space and a renowned registered dietitian, diabetes educator, author, and founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition. Join us as we dive into the critical topic of postpartum nutrition and recovery.

In this episode, Lily shares her expertise on the importance of nutrient-rich diets for new mothers, based on her work in...

Today on the show we have the Mama Coach, Chelsea McMann. She’s a registered nurse in private practice and a mom of two littles with her master's degree in nursing as well as a degree in child development. She’s worked with families privately and in the public setting for over 10 years and she began her business to fill the major gap in education and support that exists for expecting and postpartum parents and families. In addi...

Today on BOAM we have a STORY!! Nicole Lessio came on to share her experience of becoming a mom. She’s been with her husband since she was 17, which I was in complete awe about. They have four kids together, the oldest is 24 and the youngest is almost 12 at the time of recording. 

Nicole was so open, a true delight to talk with about the realities of motherhood. She shared about the challenges of an episiotomy, feeling very isolate...

Today I'm back with motherhood mindset expert Tessa Romero for part 2 of Building a Strong and Resilient Mindset after having a baby. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please go back and do so!

In today’s segment, we continue to talk about “I am” statements and power words and get into how our minds are conditioned to think in the way that they do. And they can be re-conditioned to think in a NEW way but they have to go t...

In today's episode, we're diving deep with Tessa Romero, exploring the transformational power of mindset in motherhood.

Tessa is a mindset expert for moms wanting to show up as who they want to be, now. She is mama to three boys with her fourth baby on the way and she is close to celebrating 10 years of marriage with her husband. 

She’s the owner of MOMSET where everything she has created has been through her own...

On today's episode, Rachel shares her personal and profound journey through her first pregnancy and birth, subsequent pregnancy losses, and the birth of her "rainbow baby." Please SKIP if you are triggered by loss! Rachel opens up about the highs and lows she's faced—from undergoing a 20-week loss and navigating a high-risk pregnancy to finding strength and support in the doula community. Today's conversat...

In this episode, Emma Kahle and I explore the intricate connections between our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Emma shares a bit of her personal story, reflecting on her own challenges with belonging and acceptance, issues we all face deeply rooted in our evolutionary history. Together, we'll unravel the effects of stress on our lives, looking at why it's not enough to simply tack on mindfulness prac...

Today is BOAM's first-ever GUEST EXPERT! We dove deep with the Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor Natalie Henning into the often overlooked but crucial early postpartum period (& beyond).

Join us and gain insights into the importance of the first 40 days post-birth, the dynamic and evolving needs of new parents, and how we can better care for ourselves and each other during this extraordinary time of transit...