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Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 31 | Honouring Alivia with Liz QuinnIn this heartfelt episode, Healing Hearts Podcast Host, Liz shares the profound journey of motherhood, loss, and healing as she recounts the story of her daughter Alivia. From the unexpected joy of pregnancy to the heartbreaking moments of Alivia's birth and the subsequent loss, Liz opens up about the emotional complexities of navigating life after losing a child. She discusses the challenges of trying again, the importance of honouring Alivia's memory, and how her family has integrated her into their lives. This conversation highlights the duality of joy and grief, the significance of support, and the ongoing journey of...2025-07-2459 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 30 | When Birth Breaks You: Healing After Trauma and Loss with Caitlin SilversteinIn this deeply compassionate episode, we sit down with a birth trauma and perinatal loss therapist to explore the complex emotional landscape that follows pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and traumatic birth experiences. With years of clinical experience and a heart rooted in empathy, Caitlin shares how trauma shows up in the body, the importance of validating grief, and the pathways to healing that are unique to each individual and family.We discuss the gaps in postpartum care, how partners are often overlooked in the grieving process, and what true trauma-informed support looks like for those navigating the heartbreak...2025-07-171h 30Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 29 | Every Birth Matters: Doula Support for All Paths with Kristin RevereIn this episode, we sit down with Kristin Revere—doula, birth advocate, and founder of Gold Coast Doulas—for an honest and empowering conversation about what it means to support all kinds of birth experiences. From vaginal births to scheduled and emergency surgical births, Kristin shares her insights on holding space for families through every type of delivery.We talk about what doula support looks like in surgical settings, how to advocate for your birth preferences in hospital systems, and why inclusive, non-judgmental care is vital for every birthing person. Whether you're a parent, birth worker, or just...2025-07-1055 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 28 | Therapy, Trauma & Tenderness with Kelsey BouckIn this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Kelsey Bouck, a trauma trained Registered Provisional Psychologist, to explore the emotional and psychological landscape of birth trauma and baby loss. Together, we unpack what trauma looks like in the perinatal space, how grief can manifest in the body and mind, and the importance of compassionate, trauma-informed care for birthing parents.Kelsey also touches on therapy for adolescents, identifying your values and more! Whether you've experienced loss personally, support someone who has, or work within maternal health, this conversation offers validation, understanding, and hope. W...2025-07-0357 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 27 | Breath, Body, and Grief: Finding Safety After Loss with Kelsey GassnerIn this heartfelt and healing episode, we sit down with Kelsey Gassner, Owner of Redefined Yoga, a somatic yoga guide who shares her powerful journey of navigating the deep grief of losing her partner—and how that loss became the catalyst for discovering somatic movement and yoga as a path toward embodied healing. Rooted in trauma-informed practice, her story invites listeners into a conversation about how the body holds and processes grief, and how reconnecting with the breath, sensation, and presence can support emotional release and resilience.Together, we explore what it means to feel safe in yo...2025-06-261h 03Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 26 | The Space Between Goodbye & Hello with Elaine NguyenIn this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Elaine, Founder of ATX Loss Mama & a mother whose world changed with the stillbirth of her baby — and whose life has since been shaped by grief, hope, and love in all its forms.She shares the story of navigating a pregnancy after loss, parenting her living children while carrying the weight of the one who is missing, and learning to grieve side by side with her husband as they each process loss in their own way.Together, we explore:The quiet trauma of stillbirth and th...2025-06-191h 42Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 25 | Navigating Twin To Twin Transfusion with DanielleIn this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Danielle shares her journey of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). She opens up about the moment she learned her identical twins shared a placenta, the shocking diagnosis that followed, and the whirlwind of ultrasounds, fetal surgery, and fragile hope that defined her pregnancy. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on the fear, the fierce love, and the impossible choices TTTS brought into their lives. This is a story of connection—between mother and babies, and between two twins whose lives were forever intertwined before birth. A moving conversation for anyone navigating a high-risk pr...2025-06-121h 05Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 24 | The Vagina WhispererEver wondered what your vagina would say if it could talk? In this episode of The Vagina Whisperer, we’re diving deep (literally and figuratively) into pelvic floor health, vaginal wellness, and the myths that keep us from truly understanding our own bodies. Join as we chat with pelvic health, bust taboos, and explore how to reconnect with your body with knowledge, humour, and zero shame. Whether you're postpartum, peri-menopausal, or just pelvic-floor curious — this one’s for you.Resources & Links mentioned in this episode:DIVA Vulva Wash: https://amzn.to/4mM7pSd2025-06-0553 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 23 | Beyond Birth: Healing, Hormones & the 4th Trimester with Dr. PatelIn this episode we deep dive into life after birth with Dr Patel. The fourth trimester is a whirlwind of emotions, healing, and adjustment—especially when the journey includes time in the NICU. In this powerful episode, we bring together a panel of experts to guide you through the challenges and triumphs of the postpartum period.Join us for an insightful conversation with a pediatrician, lactation consultant, and neonatologist as we explore:What families can expect during the early days after birthCommon NICU experiences and how to advocate for your ba...2025-05-291h 02Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 22 | Against the Odds: My Pregnancy & Birth Story With Pre-eclampsia and Clotting Dysfunction with Caitlin WhiteIn this deeply personal episode, Caitlin opens up about heer journey through a high-risk pregnancy marked by pre-eclampsia and a rare blood disorder. From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she never expected the path to be so complicated—or so transformative.Caitlin shares the emotional highs and medical challenges that came with navigating two serious conditions, the fear and uncertainty that filled each appointment, and the strength she found in moments she never thought she could survive. This is a story about trusting your body, advocating for your care, and holding onto hope even wh...2025-05-2252 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 21 | The Power of Alignment: Supporting Mom's & Babe's Before and After Birth with Dr Alyssa ClarksonIn this heart-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Alyssa Clarkson, a family-focused chiropractor with a passion for supporting moms and their little ones—right from the womb and into early life. We explore how chiropractic care can help align not just the spine, but the entire journey of motherhood and infancy.Tune in for a grounded, compassionate look at how aligning the body can help align the bond between mother and child—right from the start.Resources & Links mentioned during this episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaclarkson?utm_source=ig_web_butt...2025-05-151h 42Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 20 | A Crib That Waits Twice: Stillbirth and Pregnancy After Loss with Tiffany PaltaufPregnancy after stillbirth is a journey few talk about—but for those who walk it, the experience is anything but simple. In this episode, we speak with Tiffany Paltauf who faced the unimaginable loss of a baby and found the courage to hope again. With raw honesty, they share the emotional landscape of grief, anxiety, and love that shapes each moment of a subsequent pregnancy. We discuss the supports that matter and the things no one tells you. This conversation is for anyone living in the space between heartbreak and healing—and for those who support them.Re...2025-05-081h 33Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 19 | Love that Remains: A Journey Through Grief with Jer AllenBereaved Mother's Day - Grief after baby loss is a love story with no ending. In this deeply personal episode, we explore the many layers of grief—how it changes over time, how it’s held in the body, and how it’s shaped by the love we carry. Through honest conversation with Jer from Death Ed, we shine a light on the loneliness, the anger, the longing, and the resilience that often go unseen. Whether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or working in care spaces, this episode offers connection, compassion, and the reminder that grief is...2025-05-041h 09Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 19 | Love That Remains: A Journey Through GriefBereaved Mother's Day - Grief after baby loss is a love story with no ending. In this deeply personal episode, we explore the many layers of grief—how it changes over time, how it’s held in the body, and how it’s shaped by the love we carry. Through honest conversation with Jer from Death Ed, we shine a light on the loneliness, the anger, the longing, and the resilience that often go unseen. Whether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or working in care spaces, this episode offers connection, compassion, and the reminder that grief is...2025-05-041h 09Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 18 | Maternal Mental Health - Deep Dive Into "Mommy Brain" with Ashley WatermanIn this powerful episode, we dive into the often unspoken challenges of maternal mental health. From postpartum depression and anxiety to the invisible weight of societal expectations, we explore what it truly means to care for a mother’s emotional well-being. Joined by Ashley Waterman, RN, BSN, BSc. *Women’s Health *Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PCES) *Mental Health (CC-PMH), we uncover the truths, break the stigma, and highlight the importance of compassionate, informed support. Whether you're a parent, partner, or health professional, this episode offers vital insight into how we can better show up for the moms in our live...2025-05-011h 33Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 17 | More Than Kegels: Real Talk on Pelvic Wellness with Pelvic HyggePelvic health is about so much more than just doing your Kegels—and yet, it’s one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed aspects of wellness, especially for women and birthing people. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Waterman, RN, BSN, BSc. *Women’s Health *Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PCES) *Mental Health (CC-PMH) to unpack the role of the pelvic floor through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. From incontinence and prolapse to painful intimacy and core recovery, we explore what’s normal, what’s not, and how to access real support. Whether you’re preparing for birth, healing afte...2025-05-011h 13Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 16 | The IVF Journey: Hope, Heartache, and Healing with Janine CumberlandIn this episode, Janine shares her infertility journey. In honour of International Infertility Awareness Week, we dive deep into the emotional and physical rollercoaster of IVF (in vitro fertilization). Whether you're just starting your fertility journey or have already gone through multiple cycles, this conversation is for you. We’ll explore the challenges, the triumphs, and the personal stories that shape the IVF experience.From navigating the stress of medical procedures to the deep emotional impact it has on relationships and mental health, we talk openly about the highs and lows that come with trying to build a...2025-04-241h 02Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 15 | Rooting For You with Brittney BerezanIn this episode, Brittney, Founder of Rise and Root Maternity and childbirth educator, dives into preparing for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseandrootmaternity?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Website: https://riseandrootmaternity.ca/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafMonp01Co34JBa6IZ9TCv5Eh0eDW6xIlRW8A2fmsEbJm74QR-cRvTBnYdpIQ_aem_yerqGDTApwrJh1bOxaaniwLinktree: https://linktr.ee/riseandrootmaternity?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeWhVzebvy4ccTHGbVcp--93F28VjBrS6m6irEqevPhcpsYnR_PiaVFhVjZCg_aem_yZ8ZI_tndOBcn0mV0bXpMwDownload Meditation: https://r...2025-04-171h 08Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 14 | Navigating a Breech Twin Delivery with Kristy ElkowIn this episode, Kristy shares her unexpected experience delivering breech twins, naturally. Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=12025-04-101h 05Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 13 | Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness with HG CanadaIn this episode Julia & Maria, founders of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada, raise awareness of HG in Canada and empower those affected by HG with resources and understanding including their own experiences.Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeHER Foundation: https://www.hyperemesis.org/Instagram HER Foundation Website: https://www.instagram.com/hg.canada?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/158EFZq1i6/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13114849/Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know...2025-04-031h 07Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 12 | NICU Nights & Neonatal Fights with Nicole MuiseIn this episode micro preemie and medical mama Nicole, shares her journey of delivering and raising her ex 23 weeker sons. Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.c...2025-03-271h 59Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 11 | HELLP Syndrome, Advocation & Induction with Jamie GrossIn this episode, Jamie shares her personal experience with HELLP Syndrome while pregnant and the advocation & induction that led to the beautiful birth of her baby girl. Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/b...2025-03-201h 12Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 10 | In the Quiet Hours: Navigating Infant & Child Sleep with Sarah PashniakIn this episode, Sleep Coach Sarah Pashniak shares her knowledge on all things sleep related. Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeOllie Swaddle: https://theollieworld.com/alexaconlon or use ALEXACONLON at checkoutPashionate About Sleep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pashionateaboutsleep?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Pashionate About Sleep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14T88SLiPt/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/14T88SLiPt/?mibextid=wwXIfrHave feedback on this e...2025-03-131h 33Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 09 | Twin Talk & The Heart of a NICU Mama with Robyn SwordIn this episode, Robyn shares her journey from finding out she was expecting twins, to the emotional delivery & NICU stay. Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeTwin Z Pillow: https://twinznursingpillow.com/pages/twin-zHave feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: h...2025-03-062h 03Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 08 | Pregnancy After LossIn this episode, Alexa shares her journey and answers your questions about pregnancy after loss. Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8s...2025-02-2737 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 07 | The Mama CoachIn this episode Carrie, founder of The Mama Coach, RN, IBCLC, MSCP unpacks all things feeding & oral assessment in newborns & infants.Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeThe Mama Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mama.coach?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==The Mama Coach Perimenopause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mama.coach.womens.health?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Breast pump: https://amzn.to/3EdwMdPPacifier's: https://amzn.to/3X2DtpR , https://amzn.to/42EywqR2025-02-2057 minBeyond The Birth StorySpecial Episode | Letley's LegacyIn this episode, we honour Letley's 12th heavenly birthday as his mama, Bodi shares his story & the fertility struggles that followed this tragic loss. Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik T...2025-02-131h 59Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 06 | Emmy Lou's Quad SquadIn this episode, Tara unpacks finding out she was pregnant with quadruplets, her journey of bringing them earth side and the real and raw moments of coming home.Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeEmmy Lou's Quad Squad Instagram: Breast pump: https://amzn.to/3EdwMdPBottles: https://amzn.to/3WH2kPx , https://amzn.to/40EIBRKHave feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us k...2025-02-121h 17Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 05 | The "Snip" TalkIn this short solo episode, Alexa talks about a very important vasectomy consideration you may not have thought about.Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com...2025-02-0612 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 04 | Beyond The Delivery Room: The Role Of A Doula with Chelsea BessetteIn this episode, join Chelsea Bessette as she shares her knowledge as a doula on all things prenatal, labour & delivery, and postpartum. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeChelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbirthwellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Life & Birth Doula Wellness website: https://msha.ke/chelseasnelgroveHave feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share...2025-01-301h 28Beyond The Birth StoryEpisode 03 | Raising Miracle Miles - Post HIE Diagnosis | PART TWOIn this episode, Kylie continues to share her story with us while navigating life at home after the NICU. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeKylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyliesusan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcast...2025-01-2334 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 02 | True Knot, Birth Trauma, HIE Diagnosis & NICU | PART ONEIn this episode Kylie shares her journey of experiencing a traumatic delivery and outcome after having a true knot in her umbilical cord, receiving the diagnosis of HIE and her NICU stay. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeKylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyliesusan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share...2025-01-1650 minBeyond The Birth StoryEpisode 01 | Welcome to Beyond The Birth Story. Launch Day & 30th BirthdayIn this episode Alexa talks about launching the long awaited podcast, the heaviness of entering a new year without those who are no longer with us and gives a little look into the last decade as she enters a new one. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeOne Night Closer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onenightcloser?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say...2025-01-1212 minBeyond The Birth StoryBeyond The Birth Story | TrailerThe real and raw moments of healing are shared here as we navigate together, life after loss.Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: beyondthebirthstory@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com...2025-01-0301 min
Too Big For Your Boots with Liv ConlonHow to Change The Narrative of Your Life with Alexa CarlinAlexa Carlin is a nationally-recognised professional speaker and Founder & CEO of Women Empower X. Inspired by her own entrepreneurial pursuits, Alexa founded WEX with the mission to help more women pursue their passions and get to the next level in their career and life. This entrepreneurial spirit led her to starting a blog in college, Hello Perfect, which served the purpose of helping young women gain confidence in themselves and attracted the likes of Mark Cuban, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Madden, Marc Jacobs and other influential celebrities. In college, only months before graduation, Alexa found herself in a coma wi...2021-05-0542 min
The Canvas ChatA 'Too Sweet' Start to 2018!It's a new year! The Canvas Chat welcomes you to 2018. Martyn 'The Maverick' and Bobby 'The Bruiser' are back from their festive break to talk WWE News, Raw, Smackdown Live and to test each others knowledge in competitions 'The Perfect Ten' and 'Making Their Way To The Ring'.
Topics discussed this week: Chris Jericho Vs Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 12, the possibility of fifty Kurt Angles for a Jason Jordan Wrestlemania entrance, the reunion of the bullet club, Alexa Bliss's brilliant portrayal of fear in facing Asuka, the Usos tag dominance, the dream of having Sami Zayn a...2018-01-051h 31