Send us a text In this heart-wrenching episode of Golden Hour of Earth, Jayme shares her emotional journey of twin pregnancy and loss. From the initial excitement of discovering she was pregnant with twins to facing a devastating diagnosis, Jayme recounts the difficult decisions she and her husband had to make. Follow their story as they navigate the complexities of carrying both life and loss, and learn how they found strength during an impossibly challenging time. This raw and honest accoun...
Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Katie, a mother of six, who shares her harrowing experience of birth trauma and medical negligence. Katie's story of a uterine rupture during an induced labor led to severe disabilities for her daughter and life-altering consequences for her own health. Despite having no prior c-sections, Katie suffered a uterine rupture after the use of Pitocin - a complication that went unrecognized for far too long. She takes us through her journey,...
Send us a text In this mini-episode, Liz and Natalie explore the often-overlooked power of self-compassion and positive affirmations in the postpartum journey. Discover why being kind to yourself is just as important as caring for your baby, and learn practical strategies to reframe negative thoughts. We share personal experiences and insights on how self-compassion can dramatically shift your perspective on motherhood. We also introduce our new "Reclaim Your Birth Story" course and offer a s...
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Maria shares her incredible birth story that defied medical expectations. Faced with a low-weight baby and pressure for a C-section, Maria advocated fiercely for her desired natural birth. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when her newborn receives a rare genetic diagnosis - Wolff Hirschhorn syndrome. Listen as Maria recounts her experience of navigating medical challenges, trusting her instincts, and ultimately finding joy and purpose in her unique...
Send us a text Join Liz and Natalie as they sit down with Marine, a French actress, writer, and producer living in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss her unique experiences with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as an expat in the United States. Marine shares her journey of working as a server until her last day of pregnancy, navigating the challenges of giving birth in a foreign healthcare system, and documenting her motherhood experiences through a series of witty and relatable videos. From deal...
Send us a text In this special mini-episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie give listeners an exclusive sneak peek into Module 6 of their upcoming course, "Reclaim Your Birth Story." Titled "Cultivating Empowerment and Moving Forward," this module focuses on helping women reclaim their power and identity after a challenging birth experience. Liz and Natalie discuss the importance of recognizing that your birth story doesn't define you and share insights on embracing yo...
Send us a text In this deeply moving episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we sit down with Alyson, a resilient mother from St. Louis who shares her incredible four-year journey through infertility and into motherhood. Alyson opens up about the challenges she and her husband faced, including PCOS and sperm motility issues, and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. Through her raw and honest storytelling, Alyson takes us on a journey of heartbreak, determination, and unwaverin...
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we sit down with Joyce, a remarkable woman whose journey from surrogate to surrogacy case manager is filled with love, challenges, and life-changing connections. As a mother of three, Joyce's story begins with her own birth experiences, from the quick arrival of her first child to an unmedicated, peaceful birth with her daughter. Driven by the desire to help others experience the joy of parenthood, Joyce becomes a surr...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie delve into the crucial topic of emotional healing techniques, drawing from the transformative content of Module 5 in their upcoming course, "Reclaiming Your Birth Story: Finding Peace and Healing." They share valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complex emotions and triggers that often arise in the aftermath of a challenging or traumatic birth experience. Throughout the episode, Liz ...
Send us a text In this informative episode of The Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie interview Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Legacy Physical Therapy in St. Louis, Missouri. Brooke dives deep into the world of pelvic health, explaining how pelvic floor therapy can be a game-changer for pregnant and postpartum women. From pregnancy-related pain and discomfort to preventing tearing during childbirth, Brooke shares her expertise on how ...
Send us a text Every struggle carries the potential to birth a triumph, a mantra that resonates deeply with Danielle, the founder of Making a Miracle. Her story is not just one of personal victory over infertility's relentless challenges, but a testament to the transformative power of empathy and support. As we navigate Danielle's journey from her diagnosis of endometriosis through the tumultuous waves of IVF, miscarriages, and the complex emotions that pave the road to motherhood, we're remi...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we welcome Shayla, a brave mother who shares her transformative journey of facing preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) during her pregnancy. Shayla's story takes us through the unexpected challenges of delivering her daughter at 30 weeks, navigating a 48-day NICU stay, and advocating for her premature baby. Throughout the episode, Shayla openly discusses the importance of self-care, finding support, and trust...
Send us a text Have you ever felt the profound release that comes from sharing a story that's been weighing on your heart? In this special episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, Liz and Natalie delve into the transformative power of communicating and sharing your birth story. Drawing from their upcoming course, "Reclaim Your Birth Story: Finding Peace and Healing," they focus on the crucial role of Module 4 in the healing process. Liz and Natalie explore the benefits of opening up about y...
Send us a text In this honest and raw episode, Krista shares her challenging journey through pregnancy and birth, navigating a large fibroid, a rare incarcerated uterus, and an emergency C-section after a prolonged labor. She opens up about the lack of answers and support she received from providers, the toll of severe postpartum complications, and the importance of advocating for yourself when things don't feel right. Krista also discusses the difficult emotions that come with a birth experi...
Send us a text Have you ever felt like your birth story was more of a trauma than a triumph? That's where "Reclaiming Your Birth Story," our upcoming course, comes in, and on this episode of Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we offer you a glimpse of Module 3. We tackle how reframing your birth narrative can reveal not just the ordeals but the extraordinary strength and growth that are part of your journey. Together with Natalie, we'll guide you through an empowering exercise, using my own story as ...
Send us a text As a mother, Samantha has traversed the peaks and valleys of childbirth with a resilience that inspires. Her vivid birth stories take us from the brink of mortality to moments of pure, miraculous joy. Samantha's voice carries the weight of her experiences, from battling a postpartum hemorrhage and a life-threatening blood clot to an ectopic pregnancy and the premature arrival of her baby at just 26 weeks. Her story is a testament to the strength inherent in motherhood, and in o...
Send us a text As birth advocates and doulas in training, we've encountered the profound impact self-compassion can have on healing post-birth. In the emotional landscape that follows childbirth, many find themselves grappling with guilt and self-judgment, a narrative all too familiar to ourselves. It's a journey that we're excited to guide you through in the latest module of our course, sharing not just stories but actionable steps toward self-kindness and emotional resilience. We delve into...
Send us a text Have you ever felt like a passenger in your own life's journey, especially during something as monumental as childbirth? Beth, a seasoned nurse turned doula, opens up about her transformation from feeling disempowered in her first birth experience to taking the reins in her second. Her story isn't just about the arrival of a new life but a mother's reclaiming of her voice and strength within the healthcare system. Wrapping things up, we celebrate the incredible transformation ...
Send us a text Discover the transformative journey of childbirth as we unveil the first module of our deeply resonant course, 'Processing Your Birth Story.' With Natalie sun-kissed in San Diego, I, Liz, am here to gently guide you through the complex emotional landscape that accompanies the arrival of new life. As new doulas and mothers, we understand the intricate weave of emotions that birth stories hold. This episode is an invitation to embrace and process every shade of those emotions, em...
Send us a text Have you ever felt a deep, unexplainable connection guiding you through life's most pivotal moments? Imagine if that very instinct could be the beacon during your journey to motherhood. Today, we sit with Kelli Moore, a mother whose experiences with IVF, birth, and postpartum challenges, illuminate the incredible intuition that comes with motherhood and the indomitable spirit required to advocate for one's health. Through Kelli's eyes, we witness the intensity of labor, the com...