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Baby in BerlinThe best way to learn German - interview with André Silva, language teacher at ExpathThe journey to life in Germany is paved with challenges. Finding a job, a flat with Anmeldung, a Kita for the kids, so much so that you might forget about learning the language altogether.
This interview with André Silva, language teacher at Expath, is supposed to motivate you to take this one extra step to enable you to confidently participate in conversations at the Biergarten. And to say something else outside "genau".
Here are the topics we discuss:
- Hope and motivation for you out there
- André's journey from no...2023-10-2732 minBaby in BerlinHow to get a residence permit in Germany - interview with Tia Robinson, co-founder of ExpathThis episode is an interview with Tia Robinson, co-founder of Expath to discuss everything you need to know about accessing a visa or a residence permit for Germany. As I am an EU citizen and never had to go through this process, Tia joins me to share her experience not only as a US citizen, but also as the co-founder of Expath, a relocation and language course company based in Berlin.
- What's the difference between a visa and a residence permit?
- What are the requirements to obtain a residence permit...2023-10-1325 min
Baby in BerlinPlacenta Encapsulation in Berlin - Interview with Shanay Rocker, Doula and Co-Founder of MamaMuunIn this episode I am joined by Shanay Rocker, a Doula in Berlin who has been practicing placenta encapsulation for years. Together we look at some of the myths and legends surrounding placenta encapsulation, as well as answering some common questions on how to go about it if you're thinking of having some placenta capsules of your own.
Here are the topics we cover:
- what exactly is placenta encapsulation?
- how does it work from a practical perspective?
- do hospitals allow to take your placenta with...2023-09-2929 min
Baby in BerlinInsider's Guide: Finding Childcare in Berlin for Expat Parents - an interview with my client AngelaIn this exclusive podcast episode, we have a special guest who knows the challenges and triumphs of finding a Kita in Berlin as an expat parent firsthand. Join us as we sit down with Angela, a fellow expat and parent and client of mine, to hear her personal journey and invaluable insights into navigating the Berlin childcare landscape. Angela took my online course "How to find a Kita in Berlin" in December 2021 and was offered 4 Kita spots before the summer of 2022.
Angela shares her experiences, tips, and advice on finding reliable and suitable childcare options in the...2023-05-2625 min
Baby in BerlinNavigating Female and Pregnancy Health in Germany: Insights from a Gynecologist, with Dr Christine Krämer, OBGYN in StuttgartJoin us for an insightful episode of our podcast as we dive into the world of parenting in Germany with Dr Christine Krämer, a renowned gynecologist in Stuttgart and co-founder of Gravidamiga (https://www.gravidamiga.com/) a start-up offering pregnancy and post-partum courses. Designed specifically for expat parents, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to navigate the unique challenges and healthcare system in Germany.
Our guest, Dr Christine Krämer, a seasoned gynecologist, shares invaluable insights on a wide range of topics, including prenatal care, birthing options, postpartum support, and newborn care. Di...2023-05-1633 min
Baby in BerlinMaternal mental health support in Germany: interview with Johanna Tonn-Straavaldsen, co-founder and director of Afloat
Afloat is a non-profit organization based out of Heidelberg that offers support to international pregnant and new mothers in Germany through the ups and downs of motherhood. They offer support groups, information & resources, as well as educational events, with a special focus on maternal mental health.
I interview in this episode Johanna, their co-founder and director, about the mission of Afloat, what they offer to international mothers in Germany and how they can help in receiving mental health support.
What is Afloat and what is its mission (03:30)
What can mothers...2022-12-0129 min
Baby in BerlinIs coworking with childcare for you? Interview with Anne Rübsam-Rivierre, founder of Work'n'Kid in BerlinIs coworking with childcare for you? Interview with Anne Rübsam-Rivierre, founder of Work’n’Kid in Berlin
Anne is the founder of Work’n’Kid, a new type of coworking office. Long gone are the days of the cold open space office with hundreds of software entrepreneurs pouncing on their laptops, here comes the cozy coworking mixing and matching work with soft-play.
Anne’s story (02:45)
I asked Anne why she founded a coworking space with childcare in the first place, what motivated her and what makes her her best own client.
What is...2022-11-1529 min
Baby in BerlinHow do birth preparation classes in English work in Berlin, with midwife Katrin O’MalleyIn this interview the midwife Katrin O’Maley gives us insider knowledge on how birth preparation classes in English work in Berlin.
Katrin O’Maley is a Hebamme (midwife) in Berlin. She works out of a gynecologist’s practice in Potsdamer Platz and offers birth preparation classes for first-time parents, rerun birth preparation classes for parents who already have children as well as birth preparation classes for parents with a planned c-section.
Some of the topics we discussed are:
03:30 – What is covered in a birth preparation class in Germany? What is the structure and the...2022-11-0347 min
Baby in BerlinEpisode 6: Moving to Berlin, Germany as a family with Emily Archer, relocation expertEmily Archer is my guest today. Emily is a relocation consultant and has been assisting expats moving to Berlin since 2015. Originally from Australia, she founded Archer Relocation to use her first-hand experience and professional skills to assist fellow expats moving to Berlin. Before founding her relocation agency, Emily was a professional ballet dancer and an occupational therapist, so she’s used to working really hard and listening to people’s needs and empathize with them. Which is, in my opinion, rare enough in this world to be mentioned.
Emily’s going to talk to us today about moving...2022-01-2648 min
Baby in BerlinEpisode 5: Everything you ever wanted to know about doulas in Germany, with Gem KocherI had the great pleasure and privilege to interview Gem Kocher (previously Annie) for this episode.
Gem Kocher is a white non-binary queer feminist doula based in Berlin, Germany. Birth work called them shortly after graduating from Brown University in 2014, and they’ve been a full-time birth and postpartum doula since, caring for families in English & German. In 2020, Gem began offering gender transition doula care.
Gem’s mission as a doula is to create meaningful change in people’s lives through inclusion, information liberation, and grassroots care work. Gem is on Earth to hold space for a...2022-01-1355 min
Baby in BerlinEp 4- Interview with Jessica Strickmann Beleghebamme at Sankt Joseph hospital in Berlin - part 2In this episode I talk to Jessica Strickmann, an on-call midwife, a Beleghebamme, working in Berlin Sankt Joseph hospital. She is the founder of the Erdmutter Kollektiv, a collective of on-call midwives offering prenatal care, birth care and postpartum care to families all over Berlin. She lives in Berlin with her three children. I was really excited to have Jessica agree to this interview, because she is nothing less than a rockstar in the pregnancy and birth world in Berlin.
I had to cut this interview in two parts as we had so many topics to discuss...2021-11-0449 min
Baby in BerlinEp3 - Interview with Jessica Strickmann, Beleghebamme at Sankt Joseph hospital in BerlinIn this episode I talk to Jessica Strickmann, an on-call midwife, a Beleghebamme, working in Berlin Sankt Joseph hospital. She is the founder of the Erdmutter Kollektiv, a collective of on-call midwives offering prenatal care, birth care and postpartum care to families all over Berlin. She lives in Berlin with her three children. I was really excited to have Jessica agree to this interview, because she is nothing less than a rockstar in the pregnancy and birth world in Berlin.
I had to cut this interview in two parts as we had so many topics to discuss...2021-10-2141 min
Baby in BerlinEp2 - The first steps of your pregnancy in GermanyAre you an expat in Germany and just found out you are pregnant? Are you excited but a bit lost as to what to do now? Listen in…
In this episode I go through topics like:
confirming your pregnancy
finding a midwife in Germany
what type of care do midwives offer
the various types of midwives in Germany
finding a gynecologist in Germany
where to give birth in Germany and how to register
what you may think you need to do but you don’t
what to do if your work is too taxing during pregnancy
2021-10-0732 min
Baby in BerlinTrailer Baby in Berlin podcastHello and welcome to the Baby in Berlin podcast, the podcast for all international families in Germany!
In this very first episode, I am sharing a little bit about who I am, how I landed in Germany and the goal of the podcast. A few years ago I started my business also called Baby in Berlin, to assist international families make sense of the german system of pregnancy, birth and the early family years. I have helped hundreds of families since with things like finding a midwife, filling in their Elterngeld application or organising notary appointments.
2021-05-2807 min
Lucie PodcastEp. 2 - Élodie Roux Heineck, soigneuse de mamansÉlodie vit à Berlin, elle est soigneuse de mamans (en anglais post-partum doula), elle accompagne les mamans pendant la grossesse et le post-partum, elle leur apporte un soutien psychologique et logistique.
Élodie est également concierge de maternité, elle aide les couples dans toutes les démarches administratives autour de l’arrivée d’un enfant.
Elle est elle-même maman de 2 enfants de 10 et 5 ans.
Les circonstances de la vie, un licenciement, une rencontre déterminante à un anniversaire vont faire qu’Élodie va se lancer dans l’accompagnement des mères et couples qui attendent un enfant...2020-07-221h 16