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FIT(ish)STOP running from carbs with Clean KweensDo you ever find yourself avoiding croissants on a Sunday morning or steering clear of certain food groups altogether out of fear? In this week's episode of The FIT(ish) Podcast, host Phoebe Parsons chats to Dieticians Abbey and Lily from Clean Kweens about why we fear certain foods and strategies to help overcome it. Purchase tickets to Prosecco & Pilates here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prosecco-pilates-tickets-734642003007?aff=oddtdtcreatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-2937 min
Birth Education Center PodcastCare's Birth Story with the Birth KweensIn this podcast episode, I travel back in time to join Karly and Ali, hosts of the Birth Kweens podcast. We discussed a range of topics, including my birth story with my daughter Finnley, my journey into being a doula and a childbirth educator. We also delve into the importance of sex in relation to birth and pregnancy. I share my personal experiences with childbirth, including my decision to give birth at a birthing center and the differences I noticed between the midwifery and medical models of care. We also discuss the transformative power of birth and...2023-09-071h 04Birth Education Center PodcastCare's Birth Story with the Birth KweensIn this podcast episode, I travel back in time to join Karly and Ali, hosts of the Birth Kweens podcast. We discussed a range of topics, including my birth story with my daughter Finnley, my journey into being a doula and a childbirth educator. We also delve into the importance of sex in relation to birth and pregnancy. I share my personal experiences with childbirth, including my decision to give birth at a birthing center and the differences I noticed between the midwifery and medical models of care. We also discuss the transformative power of birth and...2023-09-071h 04
IAMDarkGirlBOSSBad Ass Warrior Kweens Ep #2Our Ancestral Bad Ass Warrior Kweens Were Military Geniuses. Now You must draw upon and replicate their greatness to win the new war on the battlefield of psychological warfare.2023-02-0454 min
IAMDarkGirlBOSSBad Ass Warrior Kweens Ep #2Our Ancestral Bad Ass Warrior Kweens Were Military Geniuses. Now You must draw upon and replicate their greatness to win the new war on the battlefield of psychological warfare.2023-02-0454 min
The Best BitsThe Clean Kweens chat running a business with your best mate!Hey Besties! Today our guests are our absolute girl crushes in the online nutrition space (drum rolls please.......) THE CLEAN KWEENS aka Lily & Abbey. The Clean Kweens are online dietitians that have supported 800+ women to make friends with food. With over 110 thousand followers on Instagram they are making such an incredible impact in so many womens lives and we couldn't be more grateful to have them on this episode! To see more of The Clean Kweens, head on over to their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clean.kweens/. If you like this epi...2023-02-0145 minThe Best BitsThe Clean Kweens chat running a business with your best mate!Hey Besties! Today our guests are our absolute girl crushes in the online nutrition space (drum rolls please.......) THE CLEAN KWEENS aka Lily & Abbey. The Clean Kweens are online dietitians that have supported 800+ women to make friends with food. With over 110 thousand followers on Instagram they are making such an incredible impact in so many womens lives and we couldn't be more grateful to have them on this episode! To see more of The Clean Kweens, head on over to their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clean.kweens/. If you like this epi...2023-02-0145 min
K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 10: Happily Ever After S07 E12 - Isn't She LovelyUsman meets with Faradeet after Kimbaly's proposal. Jovi and Yara have a conversation with an unexpected guest. Family Libby visits an alpaca farm. Bilal and Eutrice have a showdown at dinner. Follow us on socials @k1kweens!
No time stamps this week because Kyah didn't do em' 2022-11-171h 31K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 9: Happily Ever After S07 EP 11 - Meet Me HalfwayHalf the Kweens are out this week so Kyah and Sarah partnered up to put on a show! Big Ed and Liz traumatize the nation. Kimbaly proposes in the most cringeworthy fashion. Jova look for apartments and are stunned with what they find. Follow us on socials @k1kweens. 2022-11-1049 minK-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 8: Happily Ever After S07 EP10 - Just Give Me a ReasonThe Kweens are back (except Kyah, she has a cold)! Big Ed and Liz are back together somehow? Andrei and Libby are pregnant. Sumit doesn't want to be a retiree. Mostly a filler episode but we have fun anyway! Follow us at @k1kweens on socials. 2022-11-041h 13K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 7: Happily Ever After S07 EP08 - Under PressureThe Kweens have a ton of laughs for you this week including a dramatic reading of Big Ed and Liz's blow out fight! Meemaw terrorizes Mikal at a Bar. Andrei is at risk of being deported and Libby messes up their visa interview. Jenny breaks Sumit's stomach. @k1kweens - IG, Twitter, TikTok.
TIME STAMPS:
Social Media Tea: 00:49 - 06:18
Big Ed and Liz: 06:18 - 15:10
Mr. and Mrs. Sumit: 15:10 - 19:15
Kimbaly + Usman: 19:15 - 26:42
Angela + Mikal: 26:42 - 36:00
Jova: 36:00 - 45:19
Bilal + Shaeeda: 45:19 - 54:36
Elizabeth +...2022-10-191h 34K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 6: Happily After After S07 EP07 - Are You Happy Now?This episode is a wild ride! Meemaw attacks Mikal in Nigeria. Bilal and Shaeeda go to see a fertility doctor with some interesting results. Liz runs away from her own engagement party. Mr. and Mrs. Sumit try a Kama Sutra yoga class to spice up their sex life. Andrei is at risk for being deported but it might just be TLC fraudin'. @k1kweens - IG, Twitter, TikTok.
Sorry about the technical difficulties! 2022-10-111h 35K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 5: Happily After After S07 EP06 - Outta My SystemSorry ya'll it's actually Episode 5 - we're still sad about losing that episode. Bilal and Shaeeda go to a fertility doctor and Bilal starts talking mess. KIMBAAALLLY meets someone who has definitely gotten the yammy yammy from Usman. Meemaw put in her big girl weave and confronts Mikal (including some property damage!). The Tampa Kardashians go to dinner and it's exactly what you expect. @k1kweens - IG, Twitter, TikTok
TIMESTAMPS:
TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about Angela and Scottie this episode for a few minutes (0:40 - 04:28), skip ahead if you don't want to listen!
2022-10-041h 40K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 4: Happily Ever After S07 EP05 - ComplicatedSORRY ABOUT LAST WEEK! We tried a new software and well... it didn't work. The Kweens have some hot takes about Big Ed. Meemaw and Rene are going to Nigeria to dismantle Mikal's car. Charlie and Megan are selling feet pics on OnlyFans. Follow us on socials: @k1kweens
TIMESTAMPS:
Social Media Tea: 2:40
Paul and Karine: 8:47
KIMBALLLY and Usman: 16:12
Angela and MIKAL: 25:33
Big Ed and Liz: 40:40
Libby and Andrei: 51:07
Mr and Mrs. Sumit: 01:08:07
Jova (Jovi + Yara): 01:13:23
Next Time On: 1:20:192022-09-271h 24
Of InterestPEOPLE OF INTEREST: Abbey & Lily (@clean.kweens) Making friends with foodHELLO and a big welcome back to the Of Interest podcast's People Of Interest series! These episodes are where we chat to people of interest to us...and maybe you too.
On today's show: After months of giving our (unqualified & unsolicited) two cents on food and nutrition, we thought it was about time to get the experts in. Listen as we get to know the KWEENS themselves - Abbey and Lily! These best friends are qualified dietitians and nutritionists, dedicating their life's work to helping their clients make friends with food. Delving into how the Clean Kweens a...2022-09-131h 11K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 3: Happily Ever After S07 EP03 - Don't Take Me for GrantedMeemaw terrorizes a yoga instructor in this week's episode! Bilal continues to be the absolutely worst. Mrs. Gwen, Yara and Jovi get into it on a boat. Liz learns photography (remember to take off the lense!) and Ed continues to be a creep.
Timestamps:
90 Day Couples: Where Are They Now?: 00:46
Kim & Usman: 10:30
Big Ed and Liz: 17:15
Angela & Michael: 29:25
Yara & Jovi: 42:40
Bilal & Shaeeda: 47:40
Jenny & Sumit: 57:10
Next Week Preview: 01:03:50 2022-09-131h 10K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 2: Happily Ever After Ever S07 EP02 - Truth, Bitter TruthOur Kween Alexa is back and we dive deep into the couples! Sumit is an emotionally intelligent king. Bilal has baby momma drama. Big Ed has made his bed and he's uncomfortable in it.
Timestamps:
Silva Twins: 1:50
Reddit: 9:00
Jenny & Sumit: 17:22
Bilal & Shaeeda: 31:02
Libby & Andrei: 43:50
Jovi & Yara: 57:25
Ed & Liz: 1:04:45
Kim & Usman: 1:20:55
Next Week: 1:28:002022-09-061h 31
K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 1: Happily Ever After Ever S07 EP01 - Suddenly Everything ChangedAll your 90 day favorites are back! Mama Sumit has an epic meltdown. Libby is launching a singing career while Andrei is screaming at sister Becky (we think she's jealous!) and KIMBAAAALY gets her teeth whitened.2022-08-301h 09
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSummer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Cervical Exams- Everything You Need to Know with the Birth KweensMeet, Karly and Ali. Hosts of the Birth Kweens Podcast, a wildly honest conversation on all things natural pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health. Together, they've attended 1,000+ births and have A LOT to say on this. They help women explore their pregnancy options with a funny, lighthearted approach. Our conversation is one of my faves. (I think I can officially call myself a "birth nerd.") In this episode, you'll hear about: What Ali & Karly are up to Vaginal Steam Therapy (or Yoni Steaming) Cervical exams- What they are, when they're done, how they're done, etc. Speeding...2022-08-2436 min
K-1 Kweens: The 90 Day PodcastEpisode 0: Happily Ever After Season 7 Promo + Introducing the Kweens!The Kweens talk about the new season of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After.2022-08-2320 min
Movement & MimosasLadies … It’s Time Make Friends with Food with the Clean KweensYou had us as 2 Dietitians who started their business during a boozy night out! Ab & Lil (aka The Clean Kweens) are the foodie version of ourselves and today, they’re here to help give their professional advice on some of the really common diet struggles that both us and our clients deal with - think the relentless want/ need for sweets after dinner. They’re relatable, refreshingly- realistic and wise beyond their years. Things We Mention - How to introduce Intuitive Eating when you intuitively want to eat chocolate every night. Whether or not you should replac...2022-04-2651 min
Kween Ebony with da ebbleeflowmuch love kweenskween eb🔥ny sending love 2 kweens--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-2402 minKween Ebony with da ebbleeflowKWEENS CHANGE SHITRemyding kweens who we aRe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-12-1602 minKween Ebony with da ebbleeflow👁 celebrate kweenscelebrating 🥳 me & da kweens b4 me--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-11-1102 min
FIT(ish)Drag Kweens & Disney PrincessesIn this weeks throwback episode, Phoebe talks drag kweens, Disney Princesses and happily ever afters. Remember, reviews speak louder than words - so if you want to show your support - subscribe to Confessions of a Train Wreck, rate it 5 stars and write a glowing review, wherever you get your podcasts. For daily train wreck updates, follow Phoebe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phoebeacp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-2538 min
Eye Am Natrel Mystic - Bouncing BackKings & Kweens Episode 1Exploring our story of Kings & Kweens of Africa --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eye_am_natrel-mystic/message2021-10-2402 min
The Rise & Conquer PodcastLet’s talk nutrition & healthy weight loss w/ The Clean Kweens 🌽🌶🍓🥐🥑Today we are joined by Abbey Sissian & Lily Leighton AKA The Clean Kweens. Abs & Lil are the queens of nutrition and take a holistic and balanced approach to eating. They are both nutritionists/dieticians & are best friends who live, work and run their IG together. In today’s chat we dive deep into nutrition and debunk some well known nutrition myths - are carbs bad for you? Should we avoid gluten & dairy? Is peanut butter bad for you? 🍓🥐🥑 We also take a look at what a day on their plate looks like and the girls give intel into a sustainable...2021-03-291h 03
Operación ESEEpisodio 13: Talleres, Kweens Klub, Horóscopo y Kamill Amalia nos cuenta sobre su transición.En este episodio tendrás información relevante al taller de entrevistas, te hablo sobre Kweens Klub, Juan Báez del Tarot de Ser te trae el horóscopo semanal y conversamos sobre la transición de Kamill Amalia Torres quien reside en Chicago, Illinois. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yeveahaltieri0/support2021-03-181h 08
Pros Talk Pregnancy PodcastEp26: Informed Consent with the Birth KweensWhat is informed consent, really? Is saying “I am going to check your cervix now” informed consent? How about “Let me know when you’re ready for me to check your cervix”? And what is a doula, birth partner, or birthing person to do when they are not receiving proper informed consent? How do we even know? The Birth Kweens are Karly, a midwife and Ali, A doula and they join us today to really delve deep into this important topic from all angles. The provider angle, the doula angle, and the birthing person angle. Everyone who plans to be in a bi...2021-03-0552 min
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 11: Too Good At GoodbyesIt's the second to the last episode and what better way to prepare you guys than to have an episode devoted to breakups and ending things on a good note?2021-02-032h 52
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 10: SOGIE 101Is it too late now to learn SOGIE? Well, for us in #KinksNKweens, we say it isn't! We actually say that the time is now and it's long overdue!2021-02-031h 43
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 9: Ano Na Mga Bes?In this week's episode, we're keeping it light, catch up a bit and check on each other during this pandemic. 2021-02-032h 09
Birth KweensEp 139: Farewell, Birth Kweens!After 3+ years and 138 episodes, the Birth Kweens Podcast is coming to an end! Listen to this final episode to hear Karly and Ali wrap things up. Thank you all for supporting us and listening to the show over the past few years. We love and appreciate all of you! 2021-01-1409 min
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 8: Thank You, NextWe all thought we would end up with someone, but it wasn’t a match. We loved and sometimes lost, but that doesn’t take out the fact that we’re still amazing.
Join your #KinksNKweens barkada for another #KweentuhanFriday with Thank You, Next: Rationalizing Rejection.
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Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 7: Ghost BustersBoo! You scared? Well, you shouldn't be! Your #KinksNKweens barkada is here to hunt down and bust all ghosts hiding in your closet in this episode of your favorite #Kweentuhan!2021-01-132h 10
Birth KweensEp 138: Four Birth Stories with Jeanette Fant**TRIGGER WARNING: Infant Loss** Today we’re talking with Jeanette Fant about the births of her four babies. Jeanette has had a wide variety of birth experiences including medicated hospital births, a home birth, and the birth of her stillborn daughter, Natalie. Jeanette shares about how her approach to preparing for birth has changed over the years, what prompted her to choose a home birth for her youngest baby Nayeli, and how the devastating loss of her second baby Natalie has impacted her and her family’s lives. We’re so thankful Jeanette was willing to come on the...2020-12-311h 34
KiddyPinkRadio"White kweens"
"White Kweens"
The Chickens have come home to roost!
Throughout the years some black men have been comparing black women to white women and holding white woman in a much higher regard than black women.
Often times when they choose to date white women they speak negatively about their own to justify their dating preferences.
Recently, there was a private group chat among white women that was leaked. They were describing how they really feel about black men who they date and it wasn't pretty.
Some...2020-12-171h 02
Tea Time UNFILTERED With LovelytiyoutubeMP3~ White kweens caught dragging black men~Dj Ak & Meek's clubhouse debate+ lil wayne sells his mastersin this episode i'm talking about White kweens caught dragging black men~Dj Ak & Meek's clubhouse debate+ lil wayne sells his masters2020-12-131h 38
Birth KweensEp 137: An Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story with Angie PonceAngie Ponce is with us today to share the story of the birth of her first baby! Earlier this year, Angie had an unmedicated hospital birth with the support of her husband and doula. We hope you enjoy Angie’s wonderful birth story! --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kweens. Use the promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off during your first 3 months! Get a monthly subscription box from Ki...2020-12-1048 min
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 6: The Dating PlaybookCongratulations! You’re in the dating game now! But are you really one who’s into dating? Or maybe not? Do you know how to spot those red flags? You might want to check on those honey.2020-12-042h 36
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 5: Coming Out StoriesIn the spirit of National Coming Out day last Oct 11, #KinksNKweens bring you, Coming Out Stories.
Share and listen to stories of coming out from your Friday #Kweentuhan barkada and ask some advice on how to go through your own journey of acceptance and love.2020-12-042h 27
Birth KweensEp 136: Preconception & Prenatal Nutrition with Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLECIn this episode we’re talking with Ryann Kipling about nutrition during preconception and pregnancy. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on preparing women for pregnancy and conquering nutrition during and after pregnancy. She helps women feel confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a real food approach. Aside from one on one nutrition counseling, Ryann is a nutrition writer and content creator on her popular Instagram account @pr...2020-11-2657 min
Birth KweensEp 135: VBAC Success Story with Anissa BallesterosAnissa Ballesteros is here today to share her two birth stories with us. For her first baby, Anissa had planned and prepared for an unmedicated hospital birth but her baby was breech so she ended up having a cesarean. When she got pregnant with her second baby, she knew she wanted a different experience so she hired Karly and planned a home birth. Anissa shares about how difficult her cesarean birth was for her and how healing and positive her HBAC (home birth after cesarean) experience was. --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get a...2020-11-1251 min
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 4: Alter NativesThis time, it's our Alter brothers and sisters turn to tell their stories! Join your #KinksNKweens barkada as we discuss the different kinds of alters, the misconceptions, and bring forth the true light side of the Alter force. 2020-11-042h 23
Birth KweensEp 134: Preterm Birth and NICU Stays with Dr. Melinda ElliottToday we’re talking with Dr. Melinda Elliott about preterm birth and navigating an unexpected NICU stay. Dr. Elliott is chief medical officer of Prolacta Bioscience where she serves as the voice of the patient, working to ensure that the needs of critically ill and premature infants are being articulated and that the relevant treatment and product opportunities are identified. As an experienced neonatologist and researcher in neonatal intensive care, Dr. Elliott has committed her career to the care of vulnerable, premature infants and has researched the benefits of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) for extremely low birth weig...2020-10-2949 min
The Ari B. Real PodcastAll Things Kweens: HustleSistahs Discussions featuring Melkeya D. HorneOn this episode of the Ari B. Real Podcast, All Things Kweens: HustleSistahs Discussions I am featuring accountant and author, Melkeya D. Horne discussing her book, "No Money No Thank You!"
Ms. Melkeya 10 years of experience as an accountant and produced an amazing book encouraging us to take a deeper look into our financial seasons and the way we allow our seasons to affect the way we interact with our friends, loved ones, and ourselves.
It is our hope that we can all continue the money conversation. So, let’s keep it going….
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Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 3: One Night OnlyKinks & Kweens is your weekly kweentuhan about anything and everything kinky for the greater queermunity!
For our third episode, let's talk about one night stands, how they work and things you should remember when you go about it.2020-10-182h 17
Birth KweensEp 133: A Midwife’s Birth Story with Chloë LubellChloë Lubell of Cosmos Midwifery is here to share her birth story with us! Chloë had been a midwife for many years before becoming pregnant with her first child. She shares in depth about her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences, including what it was like to have an ultra-fast labor and lots of other surprises along the way. Enjoy! --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get a high quality, fully breathable, washable, and recyclable baby mattress from Newton Baby! Go to NewtonBaby.com and enter code KWEENS to get $50 off and free shipping. ...2020-10-151h 06
The Lo LifeWelcome to The Lo Show, Kings and Kweens!It’s the first official episode of The Lo Show and our host, Mr. Lo VonRumpf himself, is so excited to get this journey going with his new podcast family... AKA, all of you! On today’s episode, we’re covering everything from pugs sliding into the DMs to quarantine depressions to becoming homies with octopuses. Lo dives into his career in styling and why he loves what he does, how the idea for The Lo Show originally came about, and what you can expect from the show which is truly a little bit of everything. This is a place...2020-10-0847 min
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 2: Bi Now, Bi LaterKinks & Kweens is your weekly kweentuhan about anything and everything kinky for the greater queermunity!
For our second episode, the Kwings and Kweens celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week! Join them as they try to unlock and embrace what bisexuality is in this edition of our kweentuhan, Bi Now, Bi Later! 2020-10-062h 08
Birth KweensEp 132: Representation and Inclusivity in Birth Work with Cheyenne VarnerIn this episode we’re talking with Cheyenne Varner of The Educated Birth about representation and inclusivity in the birth world. Cheyenne is a birth and postpartum doula and graphic designer in Richmond, VA. She started The Educated Birth, a collection of childbirth education materials including Everyday Birth Magazine, in 2016, when she couldn't find materials with representation of families of color. She has been learning, creating, and partnering with other professionals to provide more inclusive and accessible health education materials ever since. Cheyenne shares about how inclusivity and representation are lacking in the birth world and why she’s on a...2020-10-011h 01
Kinks & KweensKinks & Kweens Episode 1: Flirting 101Kinks & Kweens is your weekly kweentuhan about anything and everything kinky for the greater queermunity! 🍒👑
In the premiere episode of Kinks & Kweens, get to hear from 6 unique personalities, 6 different perspectives on flirting. Get to know how our kwings and kweens flirt, respond to flirting and what they do after flirting! Plus, also listen to audience stories about how they flirt and how they are receptive to flirting.2020-09-221h 51
Birth KweensEp 131: Hospital and Home Birth Stories with Johanna PennJohanna Penn shares her two birth stories with us in this episode. Her first son was born in the hospital after a long, difficult labor. This birth experience really impacted Johanna and it inspired her to go into birth work. It also caused her to make an entirely different birth plan for her second son who was born quickly at home. Johanna shares what her two very different labors were like for her, what she learned from them, and what kind of birth work she’s doing now (including her new podcast, Mama is Well). Enjoy! ---...2020-09-1758 min
Whispering HuntysThe Super Sized Pod Kweens X Whispering Huntys Finale! (W/ Mijon Zulu, Nick Probst, Gamal ElSawah, Sajda Waite, & Gylanni Carrington)The Teavanna this week - Since this is the first time Nick and Mijon have done a complete season, we decided to pull out all the stops and have our BIGGEST KIKI EVER! We are bringing you a KKW X Kylie level super-sized episode. Reside Arab Dreamboat Gamal ElSawah is back with his entire Pod Kweens crew: Sajda Waite and Gylanni Carrington! Pod Kweens and Whispering Huntys are each posting their own version of the episode with exclusive content, so be sure to send them L-O-V-E with a listen.
Question and Issues addressed:
Winner Predictions. The Return of Traci Melchor...2020-09-081h 54
Birth KweensEp 130: The Identity Shift of Motherhood with Jessie Harrold of MotherSHIFTIn this episode we’re talking with Jessie Harrold of MotherSHIFT about how pregnancy and birth are rites of passage and what an enormous identity shift it is to become a parent. Jessie is a coach, women’s mentor and doula who supports women to traverse radical life transformation and other rites of passage. She is the founder of MotherSHIFT, a program to support women through the identity shift of motherhood, and author of a forthcoming book of the same name. Registration for her 2020 MotherSHIFT program begins on September 1, 2020. Click here to access her free Momifesto Workbook. ---2020-09-0357 min
Pod KweensEp. 11: Pod Kweens Solves Capitalism: Student Loan DebtThat's right, mama, the Kweens get political! They discuss one of the most disgusting topics of all: student loans. Then it's time to recap a particularly infuriating episode of the always infuriating Canda's Drag Race.
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Birth KweensEp 129: A Home Birth Transfer Story with Laci SilvaLaci Silva shares about the birth of her daughter, Lilás. Laci and her husband Jimmy had planned a home birth with Karly and Ali but after a long few days of early labor with no progress they made the decision to transfer to the hospital for medical intervention. Despite things not going as planned, Laci and Jimmy still had a very positive (albeit exhausting) birth experience! --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Support your mind and body with high quality CBD and adaptogen products from FOCL. Go to FOCL.com and use code KWEENS f...2020-08-2053 min
Birth KweensEp 128: Vitamin K for the NewbornIn this episode we’re covering vitamin K for the newborn. You’ll hear about what vitamin K is, why it’s routinely given to newborns, the two ways it can be administered, and the risks and benefits of receiving it, including it’s effectiveness. The resources used to put together this episode are listed below: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3021393/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24059412/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/vitamin-k-prophylaxis-in-newborns#:~:text=Since%201961%2C%20the%20American%20Academy,after%20birth%20to%20prevent%20VKDB. --- SUPPORT...2020-08-1343 min
Birth KweensEp 127: The Rebozo: History, Cultural Significance & Use During the Childbearing Year with Gina KirbyToday we’re talking with the amazing Gena Kirby about the rebozo! We discuss what it is, it’s history and cultural significance, and how it can be integrated into pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. To get information about Gena’s workshops or buy her e-books visit her website GenaKirby.net. Check out Gena’s mentorship program The Doula’s Doula and support Gena via Patreon! Click here to read the article titled “The Rebozo: Fashion, Feminism and Death” that Gena mentions. --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get a high quality, fully breathable, washable, and re...2020-07-301h 23
Birth KweensEp 126: Back Labor & Sterile Water InjectionsIn this episode we’re talking about back labor, including its possible causes, how to prevent it, its impact on labor progression, and what to do if you find yourself experiencing it. We also delve into sterile water injections – what they are, why they’re useful in labor, and what it’s like to get them. Here are the links for the resources mentioned in this episode: The Spinning Babies website, specifically the pages for daily and weekly activities to do during pregnancy and the section dedicated to what to do during labor A TENS unit which can be a gre...2020-07-1641 min
Birth KweensEp 125: Common Pregnancy DiscomfortsIn this episode we’re talking about common pregnancy discomforts and some remedies to treat them. We cover morning sickness, back pain, heartburn, sleep problems and more! --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Treat yourself to some amazing skincare products from OSEA Malibu. Go to www.OSEAMalibu.com/birthkweens for $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more. Free shipping for US orders over $75 and free samples with every order! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kwe...2020-07-091h 01
Birth KweensEp 124: Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Elizabeth Winter, ND, LM, CPMDr. Elizabeth Winter, ND, LM, CPM joins us in today’s episode to discuss breast implant illness. Dr. Winter is naturopathic doctor in San Diego, CA who specializes in women’s health and pediatrics. In this episode we discuss what breast implant illness is, the signs/symptoms of it, and treatment options for those who have it. --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a membership with Thrive Market and start saving 25-50% off traditional retail prices on all your favorite clean, organic products! Go to ThriveMarket.com/KWEENS to get $20 in shopping cred...2020-06-1840 min
Birth KweensEp 123: Perinatal Psychology & the Lasting Impacts of Birth with Anna VerwaalThis episode features Anna Verwaal, a maternal-child health nurse, conscious conception & birth consultant, midwifery, nursing and doula instructor, primal period & childbirth educator, UCLA certified lactation educator, and birth photographer from the Netherlands. After a 25-year nursing career in various countries in obstetric, pediatric, neonatal and home-health settings, she preferred to work with families and babies as an educator and started her own private birth consulting practice in Los Angeles, attending homebirths for over 10 years. In this episode you’ll learn about: Anna’s background and how she got into birth work How babies are impacted by their conception, gestation, and birth How...2020-05-281h 27
Birth KweensEp 122: Little Flipper: Drea Haire's Birth StoryDrea Haire joins us on today’s episode to share about the birth of her first baby. You’ll hear about what she and her husband did to prepare for labor, her goal of having a water birth in a birth center, and how her plans got turned upside when she found out her baby was breech at 37 weeks (and AGAIN at 39 weeks!). This is a super unique birth story and we’re so happy to be able to share it with all of you! --- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a member...2020-05-1456 min
Birth KweensEp 121: Placenta Consumption with Maria Pokluda of BEST PlacentaIn today’s episode we’re talking with Maria Pokluda about placenta encapsulation. Maria is a doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator who teaches encapsulation workshops through her training organization, BEST Placenta. In this episode we discuss: The history of placenta consumption A book about the topic – Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra The existing data on placenta consumption The benefits, risks, and contraindications of consuming your placenta What’s contained in the placenta and the benefits of those active ingredients The difference between placenta pills and tincture and how a tincture can be used long term The different methods of prepa...2020-04-1659 min
Birth KweensEp 119: Understanding and Solving Painful Sex with Emily Sauer of OhnutToday we’re talking about painful sex with Emily Sauer, the creator of Ohnut. Ohnut is a wearable tool that helps solve the problem of painful sex by customizing penetration depth without sacrificing sensation for you or your partner. In this episode we talk about the typical causes of painful sex (both physical and mental), how common it is, and how Ohnut can help. Use code BirthKweens at checkout to get a discount on your purchase (*offer valid until June 5, 2020). And don’t forget to check out Ohnut’s blog and follow them on Instagram! --- SUPPOR...2020-03-0542 min
Birth KweensEp 118: Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu SeasonSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kweens. Use the promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off during your first 3 months! Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of luxury jewelry from Noemie! Go to hellonoemie.com/KWEENS to see their collections and get $50 off your first purchase with promo code KWEENS. --- In this episode Karly and Ali explore some natural remedies for prevention and treatment of cold and f...2020-02-0632 min
Birth KweensEp 116: Giving Birth After A Shoulder Dystocia: Dominique Richey’s Birth StorySUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kweens. Use the promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off during your first 3 months! --- Dominique Richey is back on the show to share the birth story of her third baby, Aminah! You may remember Dominique from episode 70 where she shared about her first two births (an unmedicated hospital birth and a home birth that included a significant shoulder dystocia). Preparing for this birth was different...2020-01-091h 05
Birth KweensEp 113: The Vadge Gadge Episode with Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, IF, WHCSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get the important men in your life a meaningful and functional gift from Swanky Badger! Use promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off your order. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of luxury jewelry from Noemie! Go to hellonoemie.com/KWEENS to see their collections and get $50 off your first purchase with promo code KWEENS. --- We’re back for part two with Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, IF, WHC! If you didn’t catch her on last week’s episode about postpartum sex and intimacy, click here. This week’s...2019-12-1239 min
Birth KweensEp 112: Postpartum Sex & Intimacy with Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, IF, WHCSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Get the important men in your life a meaningful and functional gift from Swanky Badger! Use promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off your order. --- This week we’re talking postpartum sex and intimacy with Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, IF, WHC. Many people struggle with sexual fulfillment and intimacy during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum so we invited Dr. Rose on the show to share some of her valuable insight on how to work through these challenges. Dr. Rose is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Women's Sexual He...2019-12-0534 min
Birth KweensEp 110: Inductions & Cesareans for Suspected Big Babies with Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based BirthSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get the important men in your life a meaningful and functional gift from Swanky Badger! Use promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off your order. Treat yourself to a stylish, comfortable pair of scrubs from FIGS today! Visit www.WearFigs.com and enter code KWEENS at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase! Sign up for a Fab Fit Fun box today! Enter code KWEENS for $10 off your first box! #FabFitFunPartner --- This week’s guest is the amazing Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth! Rebecca is...2019-11-2143 min
Birth KweensEp 109: Prenatal Yoga with Deb FlashenbergSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of luxury jewelry from Noemie! Go to hellonoemie.com/KWEENS to see their collections and get $50 off your first purchase with promo code KWEENS. Download Honey, the FREE browser add-on that finds you the best deals online and automatically applies the discounts to your cart at check out! Go to joinhoney.com/KWEENS and start saving today. --- In this episode Deb Flashenberg joins us to talk about prenatal yoga and how it can be used to prepare your mind and body f...2019-11-1434 minPure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthCervical Exams- Everything You Need to Know with the Birth KweensMeet, Karly and Ali. Hosts of the Birth Kweens Podcast, a wildly honest conversation on all things natural pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health. Together, they've attended 1,000+ births and have A LOT to say on this. They help women explore their pregnancy options with a funny, lighthearted approach. Our conversation is one of my faves. (I think I can officially call myself a "birth nerd.") In this episode, you'll hear about: What Ali & Karly are up to Vaginal Steam Therapy (or Yoni Steaming) Cervical exams- What they are, when they're done, how they're done, etc. Speeding...2019-10-2934 min
Birth KweensEp 106: Reducing Racial Disparities & Improving Outcomes for Black Birthing People and Birth Workers with Sabia WadeSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Treat yourself to a stylish, comfortable pair of scrubs from FIGS today! Visit www.WearFigs.com and enter code KWEENS at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase! Sign up for a Fab Fit Fun box today! Enter code KWEENS for $10 off your first box! #FabFitFunPartner --- Today we’re talking with the indomitable Sabia Wade about how racism and white-centering are negatively impacting black birthing people, their babies, and black birth workers. Sabia is a Black and Queer Full Spectrum Doula, Doula Business Coach and Reproductive Justice Advoca...2019-10-2458 min
Yoga Birth BabiesAll Things Cervix with the Birth KweensIt is very possible that you never thought much about your cervix until you became pregnant. Once you're hovering around your due date, it can become a prime concern. At each weekly exam, you may be wondering, “How dilated am I?”, “Does that mean labor might start soon, or do I still have a ways to go?” Depending on the results of a cervical exam you may be in a tailspin of excitement, disappoint, or simply confused by what you heard.In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with the hosts of the podcast Birth Kweens...2019-09-181h 07
Birth KweensEp 100: Ask Us Anything (part I)SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Level up your nutrition game with a superfood mix from Your Super! Use the code KWEENS at checkout for 15% off your order. --- Happy 100th episode, kweens! In part one of our "Ask Us Anything" series we’re answering listener-submitted questions about birth, being birth workers, and a few tidbits about our lives outside of work. Thanks for hanging out with us through 100 episodes! We love you! --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, Goog...2019-09-1240 min
Birth KweensEp 95: All About PlacentasSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kweens. Use the promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off during your first 3 months! --- In this episode we’re talking about the amazing PLACENTA! Here’s an overview of what we cover, including the various resources we refer to: The general structure and function of the placenta Great article with in-depth explanation of the structure of placenta, including how/when it develops, blood flow patt...2019-08-011h 12
Birth KweensEp 91: A Survivor's Birth Stories with Karli Haviland**TRIGGER WARNING: sexual abuse** Karli Haviland is a doula, wife, and mom from Arizona. She was generous enough to come on the show and share about how being a survivor of sexual abuse impacted her experiences giving birth. Karli opens up about how her first birth was unexpectedly triggering for her, the work she did after that experience to begin the healing process, and how she and her birth team approached her second labor to avoid re-traumatization. It’s an important and empowering story and we’re so grateful that Karli was willing to share it with us!2019-06-271h 44
The Straight Shift with The Car ChickThe Straight Shift, #35: Car KweensIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with special guest, Crystal Snow, The Car Kween about her Car Kweens Association, a non-profit dedicated to helping women pursue their dreams in the auto industry through sponsorships, replacement parts, continuing education and driver training courses. They also talk about the upcoming FastHer Road Rally, an all-female rally "race" across the beautiful state of Oklahoma to raise money for the Car Kweens Association scholarship fund.You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram...2019-04-3034 min
Birth KweensEp 81: Hospital Births and Unexpected Postpartum Mood Disorders: Heidi Ledger's Birth StoriesHeidi Ledger is a wife, mother of two, and small business owner from San Diego, CA. She’s sharing her two birth stories with us in this episode, include her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. Click here to check out Heidi’s amazing small business, Threadspun. It offers beautiful and sustainably sourced goods and 10% of all proceeds go to one of our favorite nonprofits, Circle of Health International. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiti...2019-04-181h 26
Movie KweensMini Kweens: The Golden GirlsTV Kweens Robert and Javi bring you another mini episode and take on all time fan favorite, "The Golden Girls" - starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan. Join the Kweens for a few laughs, bad singing, wacky voice overs and more crazy antics. Thank you for being a friend indeed...2019-04-1735 minMovie KweensMini Kweens: 90210Movie Kweens Javi and Robert switch it up and bring your micro shot of new content in a new shorter format episode where they review and relive TV classics. This week they explore the ultimate 90's teen serial, "Beverly Hills, 90210" created by Darren Star - starring Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, Jenni Garth, and Tori Spelling. Join the teen Kweens on a quick, fun-filled trip to that infamous zip code.2019-04-0938 min
Birth KweensEp 76: Tongue Ties & Breastfeeding with Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLCRobin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC is a lactation consultant in San Diego, CA. She launched the San Diego Breastfeeding Center in 2009 and has recently published her first book, Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. Robin was kind enough to sit down with the Birth Kweens to discuss the feeding implications of tongue and lip ties. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: What tongue and lip ties are (different types, where they’re found anatomically, etc.) How tongue/lip ties are diagnosed and whether lactation consultants are qualified to make a diag...2019-03-1459 min
Birth KweensEp 71: Healing from Birth Trauma with Jennifer Summerfeldt, MACPIn this episode of Birth Kweens, we’re talking with Jennifer Summerfeldt, MACP about birth trauma. Jennifer is a counselor who has nearly two decades of experience working in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor, she’s also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She is the founder and creator of the Healing After Birth program, where she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood, mental health, and healing. She is the author of the book Healing After Birth. Here’s what we cover with J...2019-02-071h 28
Birth KweensEp 69: The Value of Childbirth Education with Chloe Quinn, MSN, RN, APRNIn this episode of the podcast we’re talking with Chloe Quinn, MSN, RN, APRN about the importance of childbirth education. Chloe is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience working with pregnant women. She started out as a labor and delivery nurse and absolutely loved it. Since then she’s worked in all different types of settings from Planned Parenthood to Yale University to telehealth. Today she prefers working online with families to support them on their journeys from pre-conception through postpartum. She also has a complete online pregnancy course called The Pregna...2019-01-241h 06
Birth KweensEp 68: Baby Kween Sleep Solutions with Sophie AcottThis week’s episode is about the one thing that challenges parents everywhere: SLEEP! We’re talking with mom of four and sleep consultant Sophie Acott of Sleep Play Love about how to create and maintain healthy sleep habits for your baby kweens. Sophie’s approach is based on connecting with your child and she offers some great practical advice about how to make bedtime more peaceful and successful. Click here to buy her new book, Sleep Play Love. Support our sponsor and get the important men in your life a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter...2019-01-171h 16
Birth KweensEp 62: At Your CervixBuckle up for a thorough discussion about cervical exams, kweens! Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: What is a cervical exam and how are they performed What’s being assessed in a cervical exam (i.e. dilation, effacement, station, cervical ripeness and position, etc.) How to do a respectful cervical exam Tips for how to make exams more comfortable for the person receiving them Cervical exams during pregnancy – why they’re done and whether they’re actually necessary The role that cervical exams play in inductions of labor and why it’s important to know your Bis...2018-11-291h 19
Birth KweensEp 38: Big Babies & Backseat Deliveries: Jessica's Birth StoriesJessica Yahfoufi shares her two birth stories with us on this episode of Birth Kweens. Jessica lives in San Diego with her husband and their kids. She gave birth to their daughter Francesca in a hospital-based birth center in January 2015. Their son Leo was born in September 2017 in the backseat of the car after a fast and furious 2 hour labor. Jessica shares candidly about the intensity and beauty of natural birth, the challenges of transitioning into the role of a stay-at-home mom, and how her two birth experiences have shaped her. You can find the Super Sibling Activity Book...2018-05-311h 09
Birth KweensEp 36: Postpartum Healing Rituals with Tema Mercado, LM, CPMIn this episode of Birth Kweens, Tema Mercado, LM, CPM talks to the Kweens about postpartum healing rituals. Tema is a Xicana mother of five children, wife, and licensed midwife. She has dedicated the past 18 years of her life to serving women in various capacities – Gang Intervention Specialist, Sexual Assault Counselor, Perinatal Health Educator, Teen Parent Advocate, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and Birth Doula. After being a doula for some time, Tema came to a crossroads. Being a doula meant she could support many women within the hospital setting, but it also meant she must bear witness to some of th...2018-05-171h 14
Birth KweensEp 35: V Steams: A Spa Day for Your Vagina! with Keli Garza, Founder of Steamy ChickKeli Garza of Steamy Chick joins the Birth Kweens to discuss vaginal steaming! Keli has a master’s degree in International Development. When she founded the company Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States--she began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customers’ experiences, she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions and has become a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health conc...2018-05-101h 06
Birth KweensEp 34: Motherhood, Birth Work, & Embracing the Beautiful Chaos with Lindsey Bliss, Birth Doula & Co-Director at Carriage House BirthThis episode of Birth Kweens features Lindsey Bliss of Carriage House Birth. Lindsey is a doula, mom of 7 (including TWO sets of twins!), co-director of Carriage House Birth, and author of the amazing new book The Doula’s Guide to Empowering Your Birth. Here’s what she and the Kweens talked about in this episode: A brief overview of Lindsey’s first few births and how her experiences led her to become a birth worker How she manages being a mom to 7 and an active birth worker (spoiler alert: it’s all about having a support network and embracin...2018-05-0355 min
Birth KweensEp 31: Fertility Awareness Education & Body Literacy with Vienna Farlow, The CuntsultantIn this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, Karly and Ali talk with Vienna Farlow (aka – The Cuntsultant) about general body literacy and the Justisse Method of fertility awareness. Vienna is a vagina enthusiast, advocate, and student. The Cuntsultant is the culmination of her lifelong pursuit to learn as much as possible about the vagina and the people who have them -- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She strongly believes that all female bodied people should be empowered to know more about their bodies and the way they work. She is passionate about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, full spectrum care, abo...2018-04-121h 02
Birth KweensEp 29: Birth Stories with Heather LairdIn this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, mom Heather Laird shares her birth experiences with Karly and Ali. Heather is a wife, mom to two baby kweens (3 year old son, Emmett, and 3 month old daughter, Hazel), and all-around rad lady from San Diego. Ali had the honor of being Heather’s doula for both births, which were two very different experiences. Heather shares about what her first pregnancy was like (easy!), what kind of birth she was planning (an unmedicated birth center birth), and how the whole birth and postpartum experience ended up being much more challenging than sh...2018-03-2958 min
Birth KweensEp 24: Exercise for Pregnant & Postpartum Kweens with Colleen Flaherty, NSCA-CSCSThe Birth Kweens sit down with Colleen Flaherty, NSCA-CSCS of Prokreate to discuss healthy movement in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Colleen is a strength coach for women during pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum as well as an educator for trainers and health professionals. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about women’s health and fitness, specifically how a woman’s fitness needs change during the childbearing cycle. Here’s an overview of what’s discussed in this episode: Colleen’s background and how she found her niche as a women’s strength coach with a specific focus on pregnancy and postpartum exe...2018-03-011h 03
Birth KweensEp 21: Elimination Communication: When Tiny Humans Use the ToiletIn this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, Karly and Ali sit down with Monet Combs to discuss elimination communication (EC). Monet is a doula and certified Go Diaper Free coach in San Diego, CA. She has both personal and professional experience with EC and she shares her infinite wisdom with the Kweens! Here’s an overview of what you’ll hear about in this episode: What exactly is elimination communication? How to decide whether EC is right for your family Common misconceptions about EC, including how EC doesn’t have to make your life more difficult (and, in fac...2018-02-081h 03
Birth KweensEp 12: Interview with Sera Bonds of Circle of Health InternationalIn this special bonus episode of Birth Kweens, Karly and Ali talk with Sera Bonds, the founder and CEO of the incredible aid organization Circle of Health International. Sera is an activist committed to working towards balancing the scales of access, equity, and availability in women's reproductive healthcare. She has training in midwifery, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies, and a Masters Degree in Public Health. The Birth Kweens had her on the show to talk about the amazing work that Circle of Health International is doing all over the world and to encourage people to support t...2017-12-1852 min
Birth KweensEp 8: Healing From a Cesarean with Ryan Lee, L.Ac.In this week's episode of Birth Kweens, Karly and Ali talk with acupuncturist and massage therapist Ryan Lee about healing from a cesarean birth. Ryan has lots of experience with scar tissue remediation so Karly and Ali interview him about the impacts of c-section scar tissue and ways to heal from a surgical birth. Here’s an overview of the high points of this episode: What is scar tissue and why can it be harmful The abnormal lines of pull that result from cesarean scars and the impact on the rest of the body The function of fascia Th...2017-11-231h 00
Birth KweensEp 7: Making Peace with CesareansIn this week’s episode of Birth Kweens, Karly and Ali discuss cesarean births. The Kweens explain the practical ins and outs of c-sections (how the surgery usually goes, what you can expect your partner’s role to be, etc.). They also delve into some of the emotional/mental aspect of this kind of birth. In the Kweens’ humble opinion, the natural birth community doesn’t do a very good job of preparing women for necessary, unplanned cesareans and oftentimes the result is unnecessary birth trauma and shame. The goal of this episode is to de-vilify necessary or desired cesarean...2017-11-1652 min