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Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon

Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon

Update: 2025-06-02
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On this episode of The Birth Geeks, we sit down with Katie Shannon, a certified nurse midwife and entrepreneurial powerhouse. Katie takes us through her inspiring journey from grad school to running her own successful home birth practice in the DC metro area. She shares lessons on building a business, finding balance, overcoming burnout, and the importance of partnering with the right people. Katie gives us a behind-the-scenes look at serving diverse clients and navigating licensing challenges, proving that with passion and dedication, you can create a thriving, meaningful business that truly supports families. Don't miss these insights on resilience, growth, and redefining care.

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Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon

Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon

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