Birth With Power

[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support

This is a special rebroadcast of one of my most essential postpartum episodes — a clear, compassionate conversation about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and

[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey

This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most-loved postpartum episodes, a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating life after the NICU. Whether y

[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Healing After A Traumatic Birth

This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most downloaded postpartum episodes, and for good reason. This conversation is for you if your birth didn’t go the way you hop

Holiday Boundaries, Big Milestones & What I’m Carrying Into 2026

This episode is your invitation for a softer season, a clearer mind, or just a moment to breathe before the year ends. It will feel like a nice warm exhale. In this refl

Ep 312: Why This OB-GYN Walked Away From the System with Dr. Nathan Riley

Hospital birth may not be the right path for every OB/GYN. This week, I’m in conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley, an OB-GYN and palliative care physician who left convent

Ep 311: 11-Pound Baby, 3-Hour Labor: Leah’s Powerful Home Birth Story

Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a home birth story! Home birth can be safe, supported, and deeply empowering when planned well. In this birth story, I

Ep 310: What I'm Thankful For After 20+ Years as an OB-GYN

This Thanksgiving, I’m inviting you into my heart. After more than two decades in obstetrics, raising a family, and building this platform — I’m pausing to name what I’m

Ep 309: The Oral Health–Fertility Link No One’s Talking About

What if the key to your fertility isn’t just in your hormones—but in your mouth? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Lee, dentist, entrepreneur, and a

Subchorionic Hematomas: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bleeding early in pregnancy can be terrifying — but in many (even most) cases, it’s not as dangerous as it seems. In this short episode, I’m unpacking what it means when

Ep 308: From IVF to Fast Labor: What Dr. Allison Learned on Both Sides of Birth

What happens when a perinatal psychologist — who supports women through fertility and birth trauma — becomes the patient herself? In this honest and heartfelt episode, I

Ep 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by medical jargon or unsure what’s really in the medications you’re offered — you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Alexandr

Is Acetaminophen a.k.a. Tylenol “Safe”?

You’ve heard it all—“Tylenol causes autism” vs. “Totally safe.” Safe doesn’t mean risk-free, and you deserve the full picture. If you’re pregnant and dealing with headac

Ep 306: Tracking Labor Progress: Vaginal Exams Decoded

Vaginal exams are one of the most common — and most misunderstood — parts of labor. They can empower you or leave you feeling powerless. The difference? Knowing what they

Ep 305: Trust Your Body — Ashley’s Story of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

When Ashley’s hands and feet started to itch, she almost brushed it off as “just another pregnancy symptom.” But that simple sign turned out to be something much more ser

5 Things to Know Before You Get An Epidural

If you’re planning a hospital birth, you may be wondering whether an epidural is right for you. You’re not alone—and you deserve clear, practical guidance. In this episo

Ep 304: How Chiropractic Care May Ease Your Postpartum Journey

Today, we’re talking all about chiropractic care in the postpartum period—what it is and how it may help you heal after giving birth. Now listen, I know some doctors can

Ep 303: Letting Go: My NICU Baby Heads to College

If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll let your baby go one day, this one’s for you. In this episode, my husband Falcon takes over the mic and interviews me the very week we

Back With Clarity: Values, Peace, and What’s Coming

What happens when you actually pause—without guilt, without pressure? Clarity shows up. Peace returns. Purpose sharpens. This mini episode is me sharing five lessons fro

[POWER REPLAY] The Term "Pregnant People" – My Honest Thoughts

This Power Replay episode brings back a candid and heartfelt discussion where I share my personal perspective on the term “pregnant people.” It’s a short but powerful con

[POWER REPLAY] Physiologic Birth: Benefits, Challenges & Why It Matters

This episode is a power replay and one you don’t want to miss! We’re revisiting one of the most insightful and important topics I've covered: physiologic birth. I was in