Ashley Brichter - Podcast Details

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Behind The PrintBehind The Print with BirthSmarterIn this episode of Behind The Print, we’re joined by Ashley Brichter, founder of Birthsmarter. With a deep passion for education, inclusivity, and empowerment, Ashley has dedicated her career to revolutionizing the way people prepare for childbirth and early parenthood. From equipping parents with practical tools to utilizing print as a key educational resource, Ashley shares how Birthsmarter is reshaping the conversation around birth—and why print plays a vital role in spreading her message.Key Topics CoveredThe Birthsmarter Story Discover how Ashley’s background in childbirth educat...2025-03-2520 min

Modern Husbands PodcastEmpowering Partners: Roles in Childbirth. A Conversation with Birthsmarter Founder Ashley BrichterWelcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.Today we welcome Birthsmarter Founder Ashley Brichter. Ashley is a life-long educator, birth worker, consultant, and entrepreneur. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, a Tory Burch Fellow, and she sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness.In this episode, we explore the challenges couples face during childbirth, emphasizing its unpredictability and impact on relationships. She highlights postpartum mental health, Fair...2025-02-2547 min

Breaking Down PatriarchyBirth Smarter - with doula Ashley BrichterAmy is joined by Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter to discuss her journey into doula work, the witch hunt against midwifery, and how through education and advocacy we can create better birth stories for ourselves and our children.Ashley Brichter is an educator, birth worker, consultant, and entrepreneur. She is a champion for maternal health and for systemic reforms to improve the lives of families by rebalancing division of labor at home and funding parental leave, universal healthcare, and early childhood education. She founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the...2024-11-261h 03

SPILL IT, GIRLEP 74: Part 2 - Personal Choices, Powerful Families: Deciding What’s Right for You with Ashley Brichter, Founder of BirthSmarterEvery family’s journey is unique, and what works for one may not fit for another. In this episode, we explore how parents navigate the overwhelming sea of advice, opinions, and societal pressures to make decisions that align with their individual values, needs, and family dynamics. Whether it's choosing birth methods, parenting styles, or daily routines, we emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts, respecting your partner's voice, and creating a parenting path that feels authentic to you. We'll also dive into how to find balance amidst conflicting advice, build confidence in your choices, and create a fa...2024-10-2428 min

SPILL IT, GIRLEP 72: Part 1 - The Epidural Dilemma: Mommy Mental Battles & Smarter Birth Decisions with Ashley Brichter, Founder of BirthSmarterIn this episode, we dive into the unspoken mental battles moms face when making critical decisions about childbirth—like whether or not to get an epidural. Join us as we unpack the pressure, fear, and judgment surrounding birth plans and pain management. We explore how to navigate these choices with confidence, balance personal needs with societal expectations, and make smarter, empowered decisions for the most important day of your life. We also shine a spotlight on Birth Smarter, a platform that provides expert guidance for modern parents to approach childbirth with confidence. Founded by Ashley Brichter, a cert...2024-10-1732 min

Chill Like a Mother PodcastMental Load, Lost Dinosaurs and Shoulding Yourself with Ashley Brichter (Fair Play Facilitator)Send us a textEver feel like parenting is an obstacle course of "shoulds" and expectations? Today, I'm joined by Ashley, the founder of Birth Smarter and a Fair Play facilitator.By sharing my own moments of mom burnout and marital tension, I expose the underbelly of trying to do it all and the freedom found in prioritizing presence over perfection.This episode isn't just about the theory; it's packed with real takeaways that resonate with mothers fighting with their "to-do" lists and the relentless mental load. 2024-06-0934 min

The Feminist Mom PodcastBirth Smarter with Ashley BrichterAshley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own home birth experience to highlight systemic issues, particularly regarding Black women's birthing experiences. Ashley promoted a shift towards patient...2024-04-161h 01

A More Beautiful Life with Kate WhiteEpisode 67: Ashely Brichter, Founder and CEO of BirthsmarterAshley Brichter is a life-long educator, birth worker, consultant, and entrepreneur. In addition to improving maternal health, she is a champion for systemic reforms to improve the lives of families by rebalancing the division of labor at home and funding parental leave, universal health care, and progressive early childhood education. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula, lactation counselor, and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley...2024-04-1652 min

The Sad Moms Club36. Unbiased, Inclusive, & Accessible Birthing Classes with Ashley Brichter, Owner of BirthsmarterToday I talk with educator, birthworker, and owner of Birthsmarter, Ashley Brichter. Birthsmarter started as a result of Ashley’s own births not going as planned, and her noticing the gap between birth education and the reality of giving birth. We discuss the value of birth classes (whether it is your first child or third child), how physiological birth works, the history of birth in the US, and birth preferences vs birth plans. If you would like to attend one of their birthing or postpartum classes go to their website to find 1) pre-recorded, on-demand classes, 2) cl...2024-03-1252 min

Your New Life BlendA Very Special “Your New Life Blend” ThanksgivingWelcome to a very special episode of "Your New Life Blend" to send us all into Thanksgiving weekend with some advice and inspiration from some of our favorite women - because we all deserve to run our lives with intention, even on a holiday weekend. (Actually, especially on a holiday weekend!) Have a fantastic time however you are spending it and remember - be gentle with yourself. Featuring: Tanzina Vegahttps://tanzinavega.comAmy Shoenthalhttps://www.amyshoenthal.comAllana Harkinhttps://agi-entertainment.com/portfolio/allana-harkin 2023-11-2331 min

Voices of Your Village257 - Preparing your partnership for postpartum (and parenting multiple kids) with Ashley BrichterWelcome back to Voices of Your Village. We're back to continue our conversation with Ashley Brichter, the educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur behind Birth Smarter. Along with being a doula, birth educator and Fair Play facilitator, she is a loving mom who know's the postpartum game first hand. Postpartum is challenging after our first baby, but what about when we already have a toddler or kiddo who needs you? How do we make time for our first borns, our new babies, our partners and ourselves during the tricky season of postpartum. I hope you enjoy the second part of my...2023-11-091h 00

Voices of Your Village256 - Preparing Your Partnership for the Birth of a Sibling with Ashley BrichterWelcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ashley Brichter. She is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator, like so many, her birth did not, quote, go as planned. Better for it, she founded Birth Smarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. She's a certified Fair Play facilitator and sits on the board of Pronatal Fitness. I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley in real life. Ashley and I...2023-11-0227 min

Myth of MotherhoodManaging Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley BrichterManaging Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter In this episode we dive into using the lessons we learn in pregnancy and childbirth prep to set us up for a more successful postpartum and parenting experience. What I’m saying is, the lessons you learn in pregnancy don’t stay in pregnancy, they come with you! And you can leverage the information you gain from every facet of your life to play to the top of your intelligence and make YOUR best decisions. In this episode… How to manage overwhelming moments Being...2023-10-3050 min

Yoga Birth BabiesHow to Navigate the Stages of Labor with Ashley BrichterHave taken a childbirth education course or read books about the stages of labor? We are going to break away from the medical idea of dilation equally in the stages of labor and talk about it organically and flexibly to what the body is showing you during the stages. We’ll touch upon the behavior of the birthing person, sounds they may make, how they’re moving in their body, communication and if the labor projects have been stopped to a halt. It’s a great topic to think about who is in front of you laboring or maybe you’re...2023-10-251h 03

Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan DotyAshley Brichter - Be a Courageous BefrienderAnd we're back! With the first in-person podcast to talk about the opportunities presented in parenthood to do the work, and to make a rallying cry for courageous dads out there to be the first to invite other dads to be your friend. It often takes just one to start the domino effect of creating community, and you know who you are if this sounds like something you're capable of!Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for...2023-08-151h 13

The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 44 How to "birth smarter" with BirthSmarter Founder, Ashley BrichterAshley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she’s temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilita...2023-03-201h 03

Fit As A FiddleThe Beauty of Birth: Ambiguities, Compassion & HumannessC-Section? Epidural? Hypnobirthing? Hospital gown? Midwife? Doula? Oh and hopefully the bassinet comes in time… Wait or is it better for the baby to sleep with me?So many thoughts, so many things, so many conversations to be had when it comes to pregnancy and birth! If you are overwhelmed or remember a time when you were, you are certainly not alone. Being a birthing individual in America today can be a lot. Well, maybe it was always a lot. And maybe we are just talking about it more now. Is social media making it...2022-11-2433 min

The Mom Manual#054 - How I Help Moms Prep for Childbirth with Ashley Brichter, founder of BirthsmarterFollow Ashley on Instagram @birthsmarter Use code THEMOMMANUAL for 20% off code all Virtual or On-Demand Classes + our Fourth Trimester Survival Group. https://birthsmarter.com/ Ashley Brichter is birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, certified Fair Play Facilitator, speaker, and entrepreneur. She launched Birthsmarter in 2019, to provide unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning, practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley is an advocate for interdisciplinary understandings of wellbeing and is dedicated to modeling critical, creative, and compassionate thinking as a way to thrive in a binary system. Born and raised in New...2022-11-2238 min

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi1207: How Health Care Fails Pregnant Families with Ashley Brichter, Founder and CEO of BirthSmarterThere is no rule book when it comes to parenting. I remember when I was pregnant with my first child, a friend who’d just had her baby said to me at my shower, “Your one job is just make sure the baby stays alive.” And I thought to myself…that’s it? That’s an interesting standard. And you know what, I now totally understand where she was coming from. On today’s show we’re talking to guest Ashley Brichter, founder and CEO of Birthsmarter, a community and digital platform providing practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of fam...2021-06-0239 min

Pregnancy After 40Episode 021 - Childbirth Educator and Founder of Birth Smarter for Expectant Moms of All Ages w/ Ashley BrichterAshley Brichter, a certified childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor is the founder of Birth Smarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents virtually across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined the 3-Actions of Physiological Birth, the core of Birth Smarter’s curriculum. Ashley shares her fr...2021-01-3155 min

Healing HormonesBirth Smarter: Creating an All-Encompassing Birthing Plan | with Ashley BrichterThere is so much hostility and stigma around the birthing world and motherhood — and it’s time we put that to an end! Ashley Brichter offers a beautiful balance of meeting women where they are and teaching them exactly what happens in the body when it prepares for childbirth. She is a childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and mama of two. She’s also the founder of Birth Smarter, which provides relevant and realistic education for expectant parents online and in-person in New York City and Salt Lake City. What matters most when it comes t...2020-05-0451 min