Where do we go from here?
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We got together this morning, emotions still raw, to process the results of the election and what this means for our futures and the future of neli. We’re not going to stop advocating for caregivers of all kinds. Take today, rest, regroup, feel all the feels, and join us as we charge forward tomorrow. <3 Brittany and Katie
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Why Motherhood is your Superpower with Jillian Smith
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First, Jillian is amazing. She is a kind, supportive leader and just an incredible human. We were so excited to have her on the show. In this conversation, Jillian shares her experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum with her two children. We walk through the challenges she faced during her pregnancies, including severe morning sickness and high blood pressure, and balancing her health with the pressures of being a leader in a large company. She shares her birth stories and the challenges of recovering from a c-section, along with the emotional toll a birth experience that...
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Finding Your Groove with Rachelle Stinson
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We loved this conversation with Rachelle Stinson. She was kind enough to chat with us while she was THREE months postpartum after having TWINS. She's right there in the thick of things. We talk about the surprise of having twins, the struggle of transitioning from one child to multiples, how mom guilt can overwhelm us, and how important it is to have a village surrounding you and helping you along the way. Rachelle also talks about her birth experiences, including a C-section and the recovery process. She shares the emotional journey of becoming a mother to two babies and the guilt...
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Revolutionizing Postpartum Care with Dr. Stephanie Sublett
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Dr. Stephanie is a board-certified OBGYN, lactation consultant, all-around superwoman, and owner of . She's on a mission to revolutionize postpartum care. In this episode, we take a hard look at the current state of postpartum care and her vision for a more comprehensive and supportive approach. Dr. Stephanie also opens up about her personal struggles with postpartum mood disorders and the importance of partners being aware of the signs. She explains the hormonal shifts that occur during the postpartum period and offers advice on preparing for postpartum and seeking help. In...
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The Strength it Takes to Love with Fabi Shields
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Fabi and her family are amazing. As the mother of 4 girls, she has plenty of wisdom to share about pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. In this episode, she opened up about her daughter’s special needs and what it’s like to parent through the fear and uncertainty that can come with not knowing what your child’s future will look like. It’s a beautiful story. Despite the hardships, Fabi emphasizes the importance of support and finding joy in the midst of difficult times. Overall, her story highlights the resilience and strength of a mother's love.
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Love, Loss, Laughter and a Beautiful Life with Amber Bouthot
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This conversation with Amber left us in awe. There’s a trigger warning here—Amber’s story includes two miscarriages, one in the early weeks of pregnancy and one at 20 weeks. She shares how those losses impacted her worldview, the importance of therapy and prioritizing your mental health, and navigating it all as a working mom. At the same time, we LAUGH throughout this episode. Her birth stories—amazing. From her water breaking in an elevator full of older gentlemen to almost not making it to the hospital, she's done it all. There are a lot of tears in these minutes—happy,...
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Embracing the Unexpected with Kate Sorg
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Kate was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN & graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's in General Studies and a minor in OLS. (Organizational Leadership and Supervision) She enjoys being in nature and going for walks. A nice, strong cup of coffee in the morning is a little way she starts her day with feeling joy. She’s a mother of two girls, 19 months apart. A two-year-old (almost 3) and a one-year-old. She quit her corporate job working in the financial field—specifically retirement/consulting after her second daughter was born & she enjoys being home with both of them now. ...
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Why These Moments are All Worth Capturing with Stacey Harting Photography
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Stacey Harting is the owner of and is a highly sought-after photographer, mom, regenerative farmer, and all-around incredible human being. In this episode, she shares about her journey to get pregnant and then her pregnancy and postpartum experience, including signing a new lease for a building at 40 weeks pregnant and what it's like to be on the other side of the lens for her own postpartum photo shoots. She explains what moms need to know about booking maternity and newborn photos, the lengths she goes to in order to make new moms feel comfortable in their new bodies...
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Your Journey is Your Own with Lindsey Maxwell
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Wow. Lindsey Maxwell may be one of the strongest people we know. In this conversation, Lindsey shares her experiences as a doula and the challenges of parenting while moving to different cities. She gives incredible advice for new moms—from how to plan for postpartum, where to find support, and all things self-care to sharing her experiences and wisdom with women's health. She also opens up about the sudden passing of her husband and the legacy he's left. We dive into her journey to finding love again—including her experiences as a single mom, dating, and...
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Everything Moms Need to Hear with Maria Braune
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We got a PEP TALK from Mariai Braune. In this conversation, Maria Braune shares her personal experiences and insights about working, parenting, and family life. As the mother of a teen and young adult, she told us everything we didn't know we needed to hear about parenting our own young kids. We explore why we don't like counting down summers with our kids, building families that are empathetic and respectful, and the pressures we put on ourselves as moms. Maria opens up about her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, including dealing with postpartum...
info_outlineIn this episode, Brianna (Glenn) Bonilla shares her story. Throughout our time together, Brianna again and again demonstrated the strength and resilience that's inside all of us as mothers. She gets real with her take on being raised by a single mom, the fears we all share during pregnancy, battling postpartum depression, and the emotional toll of her pregnancy weight gain and postpartum body.
You don't want to miss this episode.