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Doulas UncensoredEpisode 18 - Wet & Wild Pregnancy Things: The Stuff No One Talks AboutWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran dive into the wild, weird, and often unspoken side of pregnancy.
We’re talking about all the things that don’t make it into the baby books — the cravings, cramps, breakouts, sex dreams, mood swings, and all those “is this normal?!” moments that no one warns you about.
We share our personal stories, the most common (and strange!) symptoms our clients talk about, and why it...2025-04-0938 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 17 - Vasectomy ~ The Truth About The Snip - Dr Doug SteinWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk to Dr. Doug Stein, a renowned vasectomy surgeon and advocate for accessible, safe, and effective reproductive health care. With decades of experience performing vasectomies, Dr. Stein has dedicated his career to educating men about their birth control options and destigmatising vasectomy as a responsible choice for family planning.
Dr. Stein has been a leading voice in male contraception, traveling throughout Florida and beyond to...2025-03-251h 13Doulas UncensoredEpisode 16 - Baptism By Fire ~ Our Own Postpartum JourneysWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk all things Postpartum...
We explore the postpartum experience through the lens of our own personal journeys and lessons learned. Please be advised that this discussion includes mentions of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation. If this topic is sensitive for you at this time, we encourage you to listen when you feel ready.
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...2025-03-1152 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 15 - Breaking the Silence: Birth Trauma, Advocacy and Systemic Injustice ~ Sharon StoliarWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk to Sharon Stoliar. Sharon Stoliar is a highly experienced midwife, researcher, and advocate dedicated to exposing the failures within maternity care. As the president of the Maternity Consumer Network in Australia, she played a key role in the recent Birth Trauma Inquiry, working to highlight the mistreatment and systemic failures that many women experience in the healthcare system.
She is also the author of...2025-02-251h 15Doulas UncensoredEpisode 14 - Birth's Best Kept Secret ~ Why You Need A DoulaWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk all things Doulas...
Did you know that having a Doula can completely transform your birth experience? In this episode of Doulas Uncensored, we’re uncovering birth’s best-kept secret—how doulas provide the support, knowledge, and advocacy you never knew you needed!
We’re diving into:
✨ What exactly a Doula does (and what we don’t do!)
✨ The science-backed benefits of having a Dou...2025-02-1857 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 13 - Fed is Best ~ Katie JamesWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk to Katie James. Katie James is a highly experienced lactation consultant and midwife with a career spanning over 25 years. She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 18 years, working in diverse settings such as hospitals, home births, community midwifery, and neonatal intensive care units. Katie is also a passionate educator, teaching medical professionals, birth workers, and thousands of parents about breastfeeding a...2024-12-101h 14Doulas UncensoredEpisode 12 - Ask Me AnythingWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast!
Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on a journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran dive into your questions in a Ask Me Anything. Please note there is mention of Domestic Violence in this episode, so if you need to skip this one please check out our other episodes.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
@Mama_Wilder on Instagram
So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored.
...2024-11-1939 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 11 - Sex and Intimacy After ChildbirthWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, Sammy and Moran dive into the topic of sex and intimacy after childbirth, reflecting on their personal experiences. They also explore how relationships may falter, touching on issues such as female oppression through weaponised incompetence.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
Fair Play (the card game)
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold...2024-10-2952 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 10 - Closing of the Bones, Yoni Massage & More ~ Midwife Sasha HopkinsWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, we speak with Midwife Sasha Hopkins from Barefoot Vibes. Sasha is an experienced midwife who’s dedicated her career to supporting women through all stages of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. With a deep passion for holistic care, Sasha offers unique services like Closing of the Bones, Yoni massage, and Kahuna massage, which provide nurturing support for women’s physical and emotional healing. She’s a true advocate for empowering women throug...2024-10-091h 12Doulas UncensoredEpisode 9 - Commemorate October 7th ~ #Metoo Unless Your An Israeli WomanWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this deeply personal solo episode, I commemorate the tragic events of October 7th and reflect on a year since the attacks. I confront the unsettling silence around the suffering of Israeli women in the aftermath of that day. As a mother, a Jewish woman, and an Israeli, I feel an urgent need to speak out against the failure of the feminist movement and #MeToo advocates to address this painful reality. As a...2024-10-0716 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 8 - Childfree by Choice ~ Tiffany MarieWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, we speak with Tiffany J. Marie is an Instagram content creator and blogger who focuses on the experiences of childfree and childless women. She runs a blog titled "My Boring Meaningless Childfree Life," where she discusses her own decision to remain childfree and explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the childfree lifestyle. Through her content, Tiffany aims to create a supportive space for women who have chosen not to have...2024-09-1847 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 7 - Birth and Its Impact on Childhood Development ~ Emily RoperWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, we speak with Emily Roper, a Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD) therapist and midwife assistant from Colorado Springs.
Emily is the owner and founder of Early Roots. She has a background in psychology, midwifery, and neuro-developmental delay, combined with a personal and family history of learning difficulties, making her uniquely qualified to help children with neuro-developmental delays. Emily first became interested in NDD therapy after witnessing its positive impact on...2024-08-2859 minDoulas UncensoredEpisode 6 - HypnoBirthing ~ Miracle Method or Mindset MythWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode Sammy and Moran delve into the topic of HypnoBirthing ~ Miracle Method or Mindset Myth
We discuss HypnoBirthing, a childbirth education method that emphasises deep relaxation, visualisation, and self-hypnosis to create a calm and natural birthing experience. Developed by Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing promises benefits such as shorter labours, fewer interventions, and reduced pain. We'll explore the core principles of HypnoBirthing and what the program entails.
While HypnoBirthing...2024-08-071h 07Doulas UncensoredEpisode 5 - Trauma and its impact on pregnancy, birth and beyond ~ Philippa ScottWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, we delve into the topic of trauma and its impact on pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Our guest, Philippa Scott, a mother of four daughters, is a dedicated advocate for better birthing experiences and consumer rights. Her activism was sparked in 2003 after facing challenges with fragmented care and limited information during her first birth. Determined to empower others, she trained as a Doula and founded "Friends of the Birth...2024-07-171h 06Doulas UncensoredEpisode 4 - The Practicalities & Politics of Breastfeeding ~ Amberley Harris
Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this episode, we delve into the topic of breastfeeding and the unethical rise of formula marketing.
Our guest, Amberley Harris, is a Melbourne-based Registered Midwife (Endorsed) in private practice, running her own breastfeeding consultancy business. With over 12 years of experience working as a Midwife in both public and private hospital settings, Amberley is also a proud co-producer of two small humans. With a highly engaged audience of over 20k followers...2024-06-261h 00Doulas UncensoredEpisode 3 - The Word is Woman ~ Milli HillWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
Episode content: Changing the language in pregnancy and birth to not exclude the word woman, women empowerment, the Positive Birth movement, the maternity system.
In this episode we speak with Milli Hill who is an acclaimed author, and advocate who has dedicated her career to empowering women and challenging the status quo surrounding childbirth. With her thought provoking insights and unwavering commitment to amplifying women's voices, she has become a beacon...2024-06-051h 11Doulas UncensoredEpisode 2 - Vaccines in Pregnancy ~ Dr. Stuart FischbeinWelcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
Episode content: Vaccines in pregnancy, autonomy in birth, breech birth.
In this episode we speak with Dr. Stuart Fischbein who is a dedicated Obstetrician with a focus on community-centred care. He is an associate of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the published author of 'Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom'. He has contributed extensively to the field with peer reviewed papers such...2024-05-151h 22Doulas UncensoredEpisode 1 - Introducing OurselvesWelcome to the inaugural episode of Doulas Uncensored! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.
In this debut episode, you'll get to know your hosts, Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani, as they share their stories, passions, and reasons for launching this podcast. From their humble beginnings to where they are now. Get ready to dive deep into the world of feminism, women's rights, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and everything in between.
So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together...2024-05-0759 minDoulas UncensoredIntro TeaserWelcome to our podcast teaser intro! We're thrilled to introduce you to our upcoming show, where we explore the profound journey of life from birth to death and everything in between. Join us as we dive deep into the world of birth support, womanhood, and the incredible guests and stories we have lined up for you. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired as we navigate this beautiful journey together. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!
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