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The BeHerVillage PodcastMaternity Leave Is NOT a Vacation—Here’s What to Say to HRSend us a textSend us a textFREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your BeHerVillage RegistryFollow us on InstagramGet in touch with AkikoToo many parents hear “enjoy your vacation!” as they head into maternity leave—but let’s be clear: maternity leave is not a break. In this episode, Kaitlin sits down with parental leave expert Akiko Thayer for Part 2 of their eye-opening conversation about how to navigate the confusing and often dismissive world of workplace leave policies.They talk about:What lan...2025-07-3024 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastDon’t Trust HR with Your Maternity Leave—Do This Instead, with Akiko ThayerSend us a textFREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your BeHerVillage RegistryFollow us on InstagramGet in touch with AkikoWhen HR shorted her maternity leave by 8 weeks, she took matters into her own hands—and uncovered a broken system. Now, as the founder of Maternity Leave 411, Akiko helps parents get the paid leave they deserve. In this episode, we talk about why you can’t blindly trust HR, how to extend your leave, and why building your village might mean hiring a leave consultant. If you’re feelin...2025-07-2226 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastHow to Take a Real Maternity Leave as an Entrepreneur with Hannah VasquezSend us a textFREE Maternity Leave GuideShow NotesIf you're a business owner and expecting a baby, this episode is your permission slip to rest.Host Kaitlin McGreyes sits down with Hannah Vasquez, founder of Your Favorite VA, to talk about how entrepreneurs can actually take a maternity leave—without their business falling apart. From scheduling content in advance to automating systems and delegating tasks, Hannah breaks down how to prepare your business to coast while you recover and bond with your baby.They explore:...2025-07-1533 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastCan Moms Have It All? How Professional Ambitions and New Motherhood Collide, with Hannah VasquezSend us a textShow NotesFree Maternity Leave GuideFor many new moms, the arrival of a baby sparks a profound—and often painful—question: Can I truly have it all? The drive to succeed professionally meets the deep desire to be present for your child, creating a tension that feels impossible to resolve.In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Vasquez, founder of Your Favorite VA, who knows firsthand how ambitious moms can navigate this collision without sacrificing their careers or their families. Together, we e...2025-07-0826 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastThe Loneliness Epidemic: How The New Mom School Is Rebuilding the Village, with Jaclyn BuckinghamSend us a textThere’s a loneliness epidemic quietly crushing new parents. And no amount of swaddles, bassinets, or baby monitors can fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Buckingham, owner of The New Mom School Edmond, to talk about why today’s moms feel so isolated… and what we can actually do about it.Jaclyn shares how she’s creating real, in-person community for moms through her innovative new business. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling, this episode will remind you that you...2025-06-1722 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastThe Motherhood Trap That High-Achieving Women Fall Into (And how to avoid it) with Jaclyn BuckinghamSend us a textEver wonder what happens when a high-achieving tech exec trades deadlines and KPIs for diapers and cluster feeds? Meet Jaclyn Buckingham, founder of The New Mom School in Oklahoma—and our latest podcast guest. In this episode, Jaclyn opens up about leaving behind the fast-paced world of tech where she climbed the corporate ladder with confidence, only to discover that becoming a mom was the one challenge she couldn’t out-organize, out-strategize, or hustle her way through. She thought she could do anything she set her mind to… until motherhood reminded her that contro...2025-06-0322 min
Enough-ismGive Love, Not Crap: Kaitlin McGreyes on Building a Postpartum VillageIt's time to challenge the outdated ritual of baby showers—and reveal how well‑intentioned gifts are actually leaving new moms stranded. Founder of BeHerVillage.com, Kaitlin McGreyes, flips the script on registries, turning them into funding for real postpartum care.Key TakeawaysThe Disconnect Between Celebration and SupportMoms are often praised for heroic feats—like that doctor delivering a baby while in labor herself—but once the party ends, they’re left to manage on their own.BeHerVillage’s MissionInstead of gadgets and onesies, Kaitlin’s platform empowers friends and family to fund doulas, h...2025-05-1027 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWhy your postpartum nutrition should be your number 1 baby prep with Holly Stein, founder of Restorative RootsSend us a text**Mama Meals is now Restorative Roots**Holly Stein is the founder of Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service designed to nourish new moms with healing, nutrient-dense foods inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. She lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and three children, where she enjoys cooking, baking, homeschooling her oldest, and spending time at the beach.In this conversation Holly shares with us the story of Mama Meals and how her own postpartum experiences led her to seek out nutrient dense, nutritious foods...2025-03-1048 min
How to Feed Your Baby65: Transform Your Baby Registry (Part 2) With Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of BeHerVillageThis is part two of a two part interview with Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of BeHerVillage. In this episode we pick back up in the conversation where Kaitlin talks about what a postpartum doula is, how the BeHerVillage gift registry works, why finding your support team before you are in crisis is important, and what the best registry gifts you never thought of are. She also expresses how we can do better, with a little planning, in our postpartum care.Links mentioned in the show:Newborn Infant Feeding CourseBeHerVillage...2025-03-0424 minHow to Feed Your Baby64: Transform Your Baby Registry (Part 1) With Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of BeHerVillageIn this two-part episode, we talk to Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of BeHerVillage. She discussed her personal journey into motherhood (the catalyst for creating BeHerVillage), the importance of following your intuition, and what true birth preparation looks like versus the norm.Links mentioned in the show:Newborn Infant Feeding CourseBeHerVillage.comMusic - "Memorized" by Josh Woodward. Free download:http://joshwoodward.com2025-02-2527 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWhat are baby expos getting wrong? With Jackie Cook and Natalie FaySend us a textLots of new parents attend baby expos across the country in order to get better prepared for their new baby. But are these baby expos actually giving parents the resources they need to thrive? I asked Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay this question-- and their answer is eye-opening. Jackie is as maternity leave specialist and Natalie is a sleep consultant working with parents of infants. Together they have founded the 9in9out Parent and Baby Expo, a different kind of event that helps new parents connect with support, services, and education, a...2025-02-2431 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWhat Are Baby Expos Getting Wrong? With Jackie Cook and Natalie FaySend us a textLots of new parents attend baby expos across the country in order to get better prepared for their new baby. But are these baby expos actually giving parents the resources they need to thrive? I asked Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay this question-- and their answer is eye-opening. Jackie is as maternity leave specialist and Natalie is a sleep consultant working with parents of infants. Together they have founded the 9in9out Parent and Baby Expo, a different kind of event that helps new parents connect with support, services, and education, a...2025-02-2402 min
Speaking of the VillageKaitlin McGreyes: Investing & Gifting Perinatal SupportSend us a text BeHerVillage is the gift registry for parents to get the funds they need for the support they deserve. New motherhood is a glorious time of life...if you can ignore the mesh panties, leaky boobs and mystery liquids in your hair. BeHerVillage wants to change the way we celebrate new families. Let’s make the fourth trimester a time to bond with baby and not stress about washing the dishes. Instagram.com/BeHerVillage TikTok.com/BeHerVillage https://www.behervillage This Podcast is...2025-02-1959 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastShame-free Pelvic Health: Pee, poop, and sexual function. With Natalie Toshkoff, PTSend us a textIn this episode, Kaitlin interviews Natalie Toshkoff, a pelvic floor PT in Forest Hills, Queens. Natalie offers holistic pelvic floor care and wants to help more people get the care they need.Start your BeHerVillage RegistryFREE resources on BeHerVillageFollow BeHerVillage on InstagramContact Natalie 2025-02-1055 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastFrom Doula Work to a Better Baby Registry: The BeHerVillage StorySend us a textIn this episode, I share the story behind BeHerVillage’s creation. Hear how legislative experiences, doula work, and understanding health inequities led me to build a baby registry that funds expert care rather than material items. Tune in and discover how we’re making postpartum support accessible, one registry at a time.Start your BeHerVillage Registry today.Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to The BeHerVillage Podcast and never miss an episode. Download our FREE Baby Prep Checklist2024-12-1426 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastFrom Tears in the Nursery to Building BeHerVillage: My Postpartum StorySend us a textIn this episode, BeHerVillage founder, Kaitlin McGreyes, recounts her early motherhood experiences. From Kaitlin:I’m rewinding to a moment etched into my memory: just three days postpartum, sitting in my nursery, tears streaming down my face. Despite having every baby product imaginable, I was struggling—clueless about breastfeeding, unsure how to simply shower, and terrified I wasn’t doing motherhood “right.”This personal story sets the stage for why I created BeHerVillage. As a new mom and a doula, I realized it wasn’t more things we needed, but more sup...2024-12-0728 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastCan choosing the wrong pediatrician sabotage your breastfeeding goals? With Francie WebbSend us a textIn Part 2 of our interview with Francie Webb, IBCLC and doula, we dive into the critical role your pediatrician plays in your breastfeeding journey. Francie explains how your pediatrician’s approach can make or break your breastfeeding relationship and shares why it’s essential to recognize their scope of practice. Discover the red flags to watch out for, including why any breastfeeding advice from a pediatrician might be a sign to look elsewhere. Tune in to empower yourself with the tools to advocate for your feeding goals confidently!Start your BeHerVillage Regi...2024-11-2228 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastHow to Set Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success While You're Still Pregnant. With Francie Webb of Go Milk YourselfSend us a textIn this episode of The Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes sits down with Francie Webb, doula, IBCLC, and owner of Go Milk Yourself, to discuss how expectant parents can prepare for breastfeeding. They cover: The importance of taking a breastfeeding class during pregnancyWhy connecting with a trusted lactation professional mattersHow to choose a pediatrician that aligns with your feeding goalsSetting yourself up for a positive birth experienceCreating boundaries and expectations with family and friendsWhether you’re expecting or currently navigating breastfeeding challenges, this episode is a must-listen for every par...2024-11-1840 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastWhy Your Baby Needs Tummy Time and How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Mirav Newman DPTSend us a textTummy time-- let's talk about it! We hear about tummy time and how our babies need it everyday. But no one ever tells us why it's important and most babies HATE being put on their stomachs.We invited Dr. Mirav Newman, a pediatric physical therapist, to do a deep dive into all things tummy time. Why is it important? How can we make it less miserable for our babies? How long should we do it each day?In our conversation Mirav shares with us the dangers of keeping our...2024-11-0735 min
The Mindful Womb Podcast63: How to Create A Baby Registry That Actually Supports You - with Kaitlin McGreyes of BeHerVIllageWhat so you need on your registry that will leave you feeling prepared for your newborn? Today we are joined be Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage who is changing the narrative about how we prepare for parenthood and how being intentional about how we create our baby registry can make all the difference.We will cover:Biggest mistakes most people make when making their baby registries How to prepare your family for the transition of parenthoodEssentials families should add to their registryHow to get started with creating a registry that will work for you2024-11-0556 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastWhat happens when breastfeeding doesn't work out? Interview with Share the Drop founder, Kelly CoxSend us a textMany families find themselves in the position of wanting their baby to be fed breastmilk, but not being able to breastfeed. This might be known ahead of time due to adoption or surrogacy, or it might be unplanned after breastfeeding doesn't work out for you. There is often shame and internalized judgement surrounding the difficult decision to stop breastfeeding. And many parents think that formula is the only alternative to breastfeeding. Sharing breastmilk, formally through a milk bank or informally through your community, is a great option for families who want their babies...2024-10-3048 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastHow much does a home birth cost? With Michele Liot, CNMSend us a textHow much does home birth cost? And how big does my house need to be? Am I allowed to give birth at home if I'm renting? What about if my in-laws live there too? And the big question partners have: is it messy?? We cover it all in this conversation with Michele Liot. Subscribe to The BeHerVillage Podcast and never miss an episode!Want help choosing a home birth midwife?Download our free Guide to Choosing a Home Birth MidwifeStart your BeHerVillage registry and fu...2024-10-2534 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastIs home birth safe? With Michele Liot, CNMSend us a textIs home birth safe? That's the biggest question we face when considering giving birth at home. In this episode Michele Liot gives an answer backed by data, science, and intuition. Learn about the current state of birth in our country, about how safe birth is in hospitals, and how your home birth midwife keeps you safe throughout your pregnancy and birth. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Subscribe to The BeHerVillage Podcast and never miss an episode!Want help choosing a home birth midwife? ...2024-10-1841 min
Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, IdentityThe Baby Shower Revolution with Kaitlin McGreyes, Doula & Founder of BeHerVillageSend us a textIn 2021 the gift baby registry was $12 billion and the postpartum care industry was $2.22 billion. Now she’s not the brightest with math, BUT Chelsea knows enough to realize the significant difference between these investments and she’s not alone in understanding the detriment this ultimately puts mothers and their babies at.Join Chelsea as she fangirls over Doula and Founder of BeHerVillage, Kaitlin McGreyes. BeHerVillage, the gift registry dedicated to supporting mamas, was birthed in response to Kaitlin’s first postpartum experience of returning to a house full of registry gifts but no...2024-02-0345 min
MyMaine Birth54. MyMaine Birth Hannah shares her Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth Maine Birth StorySend us a textToday's birth story guest is Hannah and she shares her experience of birthing her daughter at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth with care of the certified nurse midwives. Hannah's two sisters have also been guests on the podcast, check out Brittney's Birth story in episode #25 and Katie's Birth stories in episode #20. MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state’s biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth sto...2023-12-0439 min
The Postpartum PlanBuilding Your RegistryOn today's episode, Lisa Villani joins me to talk about how to truly set up the best baby registry. We talk about the things that you truly need and what you can wait on ordering. She shares input on what brands are truly worth the money and what is just a crazy price tag thanks to social media!Lisa VillaniWebsite: www.empoweredbirthcoaching.comSocial Media: @empoweredbirthcoaching1-1 Consult With Lisa: https://tinyurl.com/PrivateRegistryConsultBe Her Village Gift Registry Expert Training: https://mailchi.mp/behervillage/giftregistryexpertcourseBe Her...2023-11-1853 min
The Well-Nourished Mother: Helping You Thrive in Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood13. Be Her Village: Reshaping Our Culture of Gift Giving for New Mothers with Kaitlin McGreyesDoes our commercialized view of baby registries prevent mothers from receiving the gifts and support they truly need? How do we shift our focus and spending towards supporting parents and caregivers during the postpartum period, instead of just the baby's materialistic needs? How can we change the perception of what is truly necessary for a new mother-baby dyad?We’ll answer all of these questions and more in this juicy episode. Today I’m chatting with Kaitlin McGreyes, the Founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry platform that helps p...2023-10-1949 min
The Golden Hour Birth PodcastKaitlin: Creator of BeHerVillage, A Platform to Register for What Parents Actually Need: SupportSend us a textToday’s episode features Kaitlin, a mom of three, a doula, and the founder of BeHerVillage. Two days postpartum, Kaitlin found herself in her son’s nursery struggling to get herself and her son ready for the first pediatrician appointment. It was then that she realized postpartum moms needed SUPPORT over expensive baby gifts. From there she founded BeHerVillage. BeHerVillage is a completely different take on a baby registry. Expecting families can make a gift registry and BeHerVillage helps parents-to-be get the funds they need to pay for the support they deser...2023-05-1556 min
Postpartum University® PodcastWhat Mothers REALLY Need with Kaitlin McGreyes EP108Send us a textLet's be real. Our society breezes right past the needs of a new mother when it comes to what she should receive at a baby shower. Sure, nipple cream and burb cloths are great. But it's time to change the outdated ways of inundating new parents with piles of stuff for the baby and give them what they TRULY need. Kaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage. She started doula work in 2014 and is passionate about creating access to maternal care for all. Through her...2023-04-1829 min
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastBirth and Postpartum Support are the Best Baby Shower Gifts with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her VillageWhat sort of stuff do I need to prepare for a baby?Great question. And what if it’s not about the “stuff?” What if we focus less on the “stuff” and look more at the support and resources that mothers and parents need after they have a baby?Enter Be Her Village, an online cash gift registry where parents can select services and support for friends and family to contribute to. You can customize your registry to include things like your midwifery care, a doula (birth and/or postpartum), lactation consultant, physical therapy, massage therapy, c...2023-04-0538 min
Not Your Momma's PodcastThe Ultimate Gift Registry For Moms With Kaitlin McGreyes Founder of BeHerVillageIn this episode, we are speaking to Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for moms to get support instead of a bunch of baby stuff. We have helped over $50,000 going directly to new parents to pay for their doulas, lactation consultants, midwives, and postpartum care.
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Intro: 00:24
What it feels like after having a baby 07:57
Needing professional help in the fourth trimester 11:12
Having extra support services is expensive and not covered by insurance 13:05
Maternity leave isn’t long enough 16:00
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Lo’s Lactation LabEpisode 93 When The Support You Needed is the Support You Create with Kaitlin of Be Her VillageDid you feel frazzled at your first pediatrician’s appointment? Did you cling to your baby feeding goals because your birth didn’t turn out the way you hoped? Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village tells three very different breastfeeding stories that showed varying levels of support. But one thing rang true throughout– the levels of support she felt and didn’t feel made it clear that she wanted to change how much support other parents felt, and she wanted to do that starting in pregnancy, and wanted to make support a part of the mainstream conversation.On this episode you will...2023-03-2055 min
Orgasmic BirthReimagining Baby Showers to Create Supportive Villages for Birthing Women with Kaitlin McGreyesKaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for parents to find and fund the care they need as they welcome their babies. She began her career as a birth doula in 2014, providing support to hundreds of families through their parenthood journeys. Kaitlin has since founded a doula team, mentored aspiring doulas, and advocated for the rights of birthing people. She is also dedicated to helping birth workers enter the retail baby gift industry. Welcome Kaitlin In this episode: Kaitlin McGreyes shares her journey to creating Be Her VillageBeHerVillage Kaitlin sh...2023-02-2244 min
Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne HavensTapping into the $12 Billion Baby Gift Registry Industry with Kaitlin McGreyesKaitlin McGreyes is the founder of Be Her Village, a gift registry for parents to get the funds they need to pay for the support they deserve. Kaitlin has been a doula for seven years and was called into this work after her own birth experience. She is a fierce advocate for mothers, and created Be Her Village to help all parents be able to afford and access the care and support they need as they welcome their babies.On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast Kaitlyn shares:- How Be Her Village...2022-12-2026 min
Aligned BirthEp 80: Flipping the Script on Baby Gift Registries with Owner and Founder of BeHerVillage Kaitlin McGreyesSend us a textKaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage. She started working as a birth doula in 2014 and quickly became passionate about creating access to maternal care for all. She has supported hundreds of families through their parenthood journeys, founded a doula team, ran a doula mentorship program, has lobbied on behalf of birthing people, and is committed to helping birth workers break into the retail baby gift industry.BeHerVilalge is helping families get the funds they need to pay for support they deserve:DoulasChildbirth EducationPelvic Floor HealthLactation ConsultantsMental Health SupportChiropractic CareAnd...2022-12-0759 min
Wildish WomenSupport Not StuffThis week I am joined by Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of BeHerVillage and we are discussing how moms need more support not stuff when it comes to having a baby. We will also be diving into doula services as well as everything BHV entails!
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The BirthGuide PodcastHow family and friends can help fund your circle of supportSend us a textKaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage, a new kind of baby registry that allows friends and family to help you fund your circle of support. She joins Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the cultural trends that drive her vision for BeHerVillage, how the registry works, and why "support, not stuff" is their mantra. Listen in to learn how your baby registry can help you fund doula care, physical therapy, childbirth education, postpartum care and any other support that will be meaningful for you. Please visit us at BirthGuideChicago.com o...2022-09-0928 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastNobody Knows Your Body Or Your Baby Better Than You- With Kristin Revere of Gold Coast DoulasSend us a textKaitlin McGreyes, Founder of BeHerVillage talks with Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas. She's a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care specialist, Co-Host of the Ask A Doula Podcast, and Co-Founder of The Becoming a Mother Course.Inspired by her own experience in trying to find resources as a newly pregnant mom, Kristin has worked to make the information around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum readily available to anyone who is looking for it.They cover the importance of creating support systems BEFORE giving birth, and what ongoing s...2022-07-3133 min
Pregnancy & Birth Made EasyGet Your Birth Team Paid For with BeHerVillageWhat if you could have a registry for the SUPPORT you need postpartum in addition to the THINGS you need for your baby? 🤩 This week, we talk to Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage, about the importance of empowering mothers to have the registry they want! 🙌🏼Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.Looking for all the FREE downloads and links mentioned in this episode? Go to www.myessentialbirth.com/podcast, click on this w...2022-07-2626 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWho Has Your Best Interest In Mind During Birth and Postpartum? With Trish Evangelista of Babylon CrossfitSend us a textContent Warning: This episode depicts a traumatic birth experience, with mention of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Trish Evangelista of Babylon Crossfit. Trish is a Crossfit Affiliate owner, L2 Coach, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, who is using her pregnancy and birth experience to educate and empower moms.Trish talks about the importance of being educated before birth and how hiring and learning from the right coaches can make a huge difference while navigating pregnancy and postpartum.2022-05-2240 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastEither You Want to Provide Access, Or You Don't: with Jennie JosephSend us a textIn this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Jennie Joseph: globally recognized midwife, Founder and President of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc. and Director of the National Perinatal Task Force, and not to mention one of Time Magazine's Women of the Year for 2022.In this episode they talk about Jennie's journey through midwifery and how she's dedicated her life to making sure birthing folks are getting the safe and accessible care that they deserve.For more on Jennie and her work visit:PerinatalTaskForce.com2022-05-1544 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastHow Not to Get Sick: Finding a Balance Between Western and Holistic Medicine with Dr. Joel GatorSend us a textIn this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of Be Her Village talks with Pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh, aka Dr. Gator about how NOT to get sick (and the answer isn't to obsessively wash your hands). Dr. Gator talks about how lifestyle factors such as sleep and diet play a really important role in longterm health and wellness. As a pediatrician he blends his Western medical background with a naturopathic and holistic approach to help keep the kids (and families) in his practice healthy by valuing prevention of illness as much as the treatment of...2022-04-2432 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWhat Breastfeeding ACTUALLY Looks and Feels Like: With Kate Miller of Mighty MilkSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Be Her Village podcast Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village is talking with Kate Miller, founder of Mighty Milk— a company offering online video based breastfeeding classes for new and expectant parents.Breastfeeding can be hard, no matter how natural it may seem to be. t’s not always as easy as: have a baby and then the baby latches— often there is struggle, trial and error. Most often, those who reach their breastfeeding goals are surrounded by support.Kate and Kaitlin...2022-04-1737 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastPeople Over Policies: How Our Hospital System Needs to Change with Maggie Runyon of Your Birth PartnersSend us a textWe should be focused on the patient, where relationships are built and trust is formed between the person giving birth as well as the care providers. Maggie Runyon, Labor and Delivery nurse, birth advocate, and founder of Your Birth Partners (a nonprofit that aims to cultivate inclusive, collaborative birth care communities rooted in autonomy, respect, & equity) talks with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village to answer the question: “If you could create change within the hospital system as is: how would you change it?”They talk about the disparities in the...2022-04-0355 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastPeriods, Postpartum, and Getting the Support You NeedSend us a textIt can be really hard to slow down, in pregnancy and postpartum, because many of us tend to move through our lives rather quickly— but even more so it can be hard that we live in a society that pressures moms to get back to their pre-pregnancy bodies, clothes, or exercise routines. Dr. Nancy Boyd is a sports medicine and pelvic health physical therapist and owner of Ancoeur Wellness Ann Arbor, in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she works with people all along their perinatal journeys to ensure they are moving safely and effectively to...2022-03-2734 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastIt's Not Sleep Training, It's Sleep Learning with Elizabeth GreenSend us a textElizabeth Green has nearly 40 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and families and currently serves families as a sleep consultant.Elizabeth refers to herself as a sleep doula, because as there's tons of conflicting advice around sleep, she helps families figure out what their needs are and works with them from right where they are.As Elizabeth says in the episode “It’s not sleep training, it’s sleep learning”.Parents need to find a balance where the needs of their children are being met but also tha...2022-03-2047 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastKegels Aren't The Only Answer to Pelvic Floor Problems: With Flyte TherapySend us a textIn this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Shravya Kovela, pelvic floor PT and business development manager for Flyte by Pelvital. We’ve said it before and we’re going to keep saying it: you don’t have to go through your life peeing your pants every time you sneeze, sex doesn’t have to be painful, and you don’t have to live with discomfort. There is help available no matter if you’re newly pregnant, 4 months postpartum, a year, or 10 years postpartum.The subject of pe...2022-03-1353 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastThe Best Advice for Doulas: Collaboration Not CompetitionSend us a textBeing a doula is heart led, it’s working with families, it’s caring for people, but not all doulas are equipped with the tools and experience to start a business. In this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of Be Her Village interviews Darcy Sauers, better known as Doula Darcy.Darcy is a postpartum doula and marketing expert who helps doulas start and maintain successful businesses.Kaitlin and Darcy are both in the business of helping women get the support they deserve. Darcy wants doulas to charge their worth and market thems...2022-03-0642 min
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastA Doula Learns About Fetal Ejection Reflex The Hard Way with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her VillageToday we’re chatting with Kaitlin McGreyes about the birth of her 3rd child, which was her first home birth. After a cesarean and then a hospital VBAC for her first two births, she decided to have a different experience for her third.Kaitlin was a doula for 2 years before her home birth. And interesting fact: in the beginning of her doula work, she was against home birth. We talk about the shifts in her thoughts about home birth and the reasons for having one for herself. Plus really awesome conversations around the landscape of the...2022-02-221h 14The BeHerVillage PodcastEverything Feels Better When We SleepSend us a textIn this episode Kaitlin, Founder of Be Her Village talks with Jayne Havens, a sleep consultant and founder of Snooze Fest. Her mission is to meet parents where they are and help them meet their goals around sleep, no matter what they are.She’s not the bed-sharing police.She’s not the nursing-to-sleep police.She wants to help parents get sleep, help babies learn to sleep, and help establish routines that work for the whole family.Sleep training is not “Cry It Out”— it’s teaching a...2022-02-1346 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastBoundaries and Babies: Staying True to Yourself While Stepping Into MotherhoodSend us a textIn this episode Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with mom-to-be Sam Bisagni about navigating the emotions, the family shifts, and why it’s so important to maintain boundaries. As Kaitlin says in the episode “the work of birth is done right now”If you’re a mom to be, like Sam, and want to set yourself set up with support instead of stuff, you can create your registry for free at BeHerVillage.comIf you works with expectant parents and want to offer your clients a new way...2022-02-0641 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastYou're The One In Control of Your Birth, Not ThemSend us a textOn this episode of The Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Lizzie Bolliger AKA Fierce Lizzie — self proclaimed fierce birth advocate who wants moms to be educated before they head into birth.After feeling frustrated and unsupported with providers after her first two births Lizzie became a doula and childbirth educator to help moms feel empowered and in control of their births.Lizzie’s focus is on moms who want to have an unmedicated hospital birth. In this episode, Kaitlin and Lizzie talk...2022-01-3049 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastDoulas Are Not Self-IndulgentSend us a textIn this episode of the Be Her Village podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Mandy Major, founder of Major Care Doulas and MyFourth App— a virtual postpartum doula service where new parents have access to postpartum doula support anytime, anywhere.They chat about how important it is for the new mom to be supported and cared for— for the wellbeing of the new mom as well as the new baby. Having a postpartum doula gives a new mom the help she needs without the weight of a rela...2022-01-1636 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastBabies, Birth, and Compound Interest: Paying For Your Support Without Breaking The BankSend us a textIn this episode of The Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Emily Maretsky, an engineering teacher as well as a financial coach. She helps people feel empowered to take control of their finances .In this episode they talk about how to get your financials in order to pay for all the costs that come with starting a family.Emily breaks things down to be not intimidating and easy to digest so that even the newest newbie in the financial world can feel...2022-01-0936 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastWe Need Community and Connection with Michelle Goitia of JC Bump and BabySend us a textKaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Michelle Goitia of JC Bump and baby. Michelle leads prenatal and postpartum yoga classes and community groups for moms. She’s based in Jersey City but now offers her group classes virtually.Before Michelle was even done with her class on prenatal yoga, she decided to quit her corporate job to join the world of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She entered first through yoga, and then by becoming a doula. She quickly learned that what she loved to do was hel...2021-12-1238 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastListen to Your Gut- With Emily Masnoon of Emily Masnoon Yoga and CoachingSend us a textIn this episode of the Be Her Village Podcast Kailtin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks to Emily Masnoon of Emily Masnoon Yoga and Coaching. Emily has a virtually based yoga and coaching practice where her focus is on pregnant and new moms. She encourages them to take the time to really embrace self care, for themselves and to be better parents to their children. Kaitlin and Emily talk about the beauty and the importance of strengthening one’s intuition so we’re better able to listen to our gut, rather than the i...2021-11-1439 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentWhat Moms Really Want with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her VillageSteph interviews Kaitlin McGreyes, mom of 3, doula, and founder of Be Her Village. Be Her Village is an online “baby registry” focused on supporting moms in the postpartum period. Imagine a baby registry where you can sign up for house cleaning services, doulas, lactation specialists, and even Steph’s Postpartum Reset nutrition program! In the episode, Kaitlin shares why it’s so important to prioritize mom’s health postpartum, what types of services are available for new parents, how to know if someone is the right “fit” to support you postpartum, and her top tips for new parents to do and think a...2021-10-1951 min