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The BeHerVillage PodcastWhy Are We Working Through Maternity Leave? A Conversation About Comfort, Identity, and Pressure with Jackie CookSend us a textFREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your BeHerVillage RegistryFollow us on InstagramGet in touch with JackieIn this episode of the BeHerVillage podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes sits down with Jackie Cook, founder of Popins—a company that helps parents and employers prepare for and protect maternity leave. Together, they dig into one big question: How did we end up in a world where new parents are answering emails while caring for a newborn?Jackie explains why so many parents—especially mothers—feel the pull t...
2025-08-0517 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 min
Enough-ismWhat Well-Intentioned Gift Giving Looks Like for New Moms: Kaitlin McGreyes on Designing a Purposeful Postpartum VillageIt's time to challenge the outdated ritual of baby showers—and reveal how well‑intentioned gifts are actually leaving new moms stranded.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 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.com
2025-02-2527 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 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 min
The Doula Darcy PodcastWhat Men Get Right About Business with kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village Transforming Doula Careers Through Community and Support with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village In this episode of the Doula Darcy podcast, host Darcy, a business coach for doulas, chats with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village. They discuss their shared mission to help more families access doula support, even though they go about this goal in different ways. Doula Darcy helps doulas reach more parents and get more clients. Be Her Village is a platform that allows parents to register for doula services instead of traditional baby gifts. Darcy & Kaitlin also talk about the importance of business ret...
2024-11-2536 min
The Doula Darcy PodcastThe Power of Community: What Men Get Right about Business with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her VillageThe Power of Community: What Men Get Right about Business with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village The Doula Darcy welcomes Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village. Kaitlin and Darcy discuss their shared mission of helping more families get doula support and how they each go about that mission in very different ways. They share the humorous backstory of their 'twin' branding, and how they were inspired to create The Birthworker Retreat because that's "what the men were doing." The conversation emphasizes the unique benefits of in-person networking f...
2024-11-2457 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 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 you
2024-11-0558 min
SPILL IT GIRLEP 48: Redefining the Baby Registry with Be Her VillageIn this insightful episode, Camellia and Celia sit down with Kaitlin McGreyes, the visionary founder of Be Her Village, to discuss a revolutionary approach to baby registries. Kaitlin shares her personal journey of feeling unprepared and unsupported after the birth of her child, which inspired her to create Be Her Village. This unique platform shifts the focus from material items to essential support services, helping new mothers navigate the challenging postpartum period with the help they truly need.
Kaitlin explains how Be Her Village allows expectant mothers to create a registry that includes a wide range of sup...
2024-07-2539 min
BirthfulWhy You Deserve Professional Postpartum Support (And How to Afford It!), with Kaitlin McGreyesWhen it comes to postpartum, EVERYONE needs support. And even after accepting that you WILL need the help, it can be tricky figuring out how to ask for it, especially when most of our friends and family members don’t really know how to help (nor have the time!). Kaitlin McGreyes talks with Adriana about how combining community help with professional support can set you up for the perfect combination of care and knowledge to have the amazing postpartum experience you deserve. She also shares insightful tips on how to afford it! Get the most out of thi...
2024-06-0548 min
The Journey to VBAC51. Hospital VBAC with Kaitlin McGreyes creator of BeHerVillageThis episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!!🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first birth where the hospital staff during her labor treated her as if she were a nuisance and you'll find out why her cesarean was actually a welcome opti...
2024-02-211h 03
Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity18. The 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
Birth Boss SocietyHow to Keep Your Cup Full with Kaitlin McGreyesIn this episode Kaitlyn McGreyes, founder of Be her Village, and I sit down and talk about ALL things building your business, but not in the usual way I do!We will really break down the mental, emotional and spiritual ways to create the foundation of your business so it serves you while you are serving the perinatal community. Out of this way of thinking, The Birthworker Retreat was born! The Birthworker Retreat is a few days in sunny Florida in January 2024 (and every January after!) that will be life changing for the bi...
2024-01-0333 min
Postpartum University® PodcastPostpartum University Podcast: Best of 2023 EP 144Send us a textWhat an incredible year it’s been for the Postpartum University podcast!25 amazing guests have shared their insightful wisdom and expert tips with us.We’ve reached 50K downloads.We’re in the top 15% of podcasts in all categories!And we owe it all to this fantastic community of listeners, moms, and professionals like you who are making it their mission to shift the postpartum paradigm.Today we’re highlighting our top 10 most downloaded episodes from this year featuring a mix of guest conversa...
2023-12-2649 min
the kozēkozē podcast336. Be Her Village with Kaitlin McGreyesKaitlin McGreyes is on a mission to teach parents what they really need for newborn life and the parenthood journey, without selling them baby clothes. Her brilliant company, Be Her Village, connects birth workers to parents, so that the experts can educate parents and leave them with a reimagined registry--one that's robust with all the items they actually need!
Tune in to hear all about Kaitlin's journey into motherhood, her empowering birth stories and her *why* driving Be Her Village.
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2023-11-061h 07
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
Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support148. Redefining Maternal Support Networks Insights from Kaitlin McGreyesListeners are treated to an enlightening conversation with Kaitlin from Be Her Village, an organization dedicated to nurturing strong support networks for expectant and new mothers. Through this insightful interview, Sarah and Kaitlin discuss the pivotal importance of emotional and physical support, shedding light on how individuals such as doulas and pelvic floor therapists play a crucial role in this transformative chapter of life.
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2023-08-1440 min
The VBAC LinkEpisode 241 Why You Need a Doula and How to Pay for One + Kaitlin with Be Her Village“Doulas are great. How do I get one?”‘Hope you’re rich, bye!’“Wait, now I can’t have one?”We are so happy to be joined once again by our friend, Kaitlin McGreyes with Be Her Village. Meagan and Kaitlin talk all about the benefits of doulas and what they love most about being doulas themselves. Not only that– they also talk about how to actually afford one. Every mama deserves continuous support during her labor and birth. Kaitlin has created...
2023-06-2834 min
Nichole Joy Show181. Rest is productive! Your invitation to the Birthworker Retreat in JanuaryYou’re invited to the Birthworker Retreat in Clearwater, Florida, this January! Meet your retreat hosts: Nichole Joy, Darcy Sauers, Kaitlin McGreyes and Jodi Congdon. Join us for a conversation on: The benefits of being away from your usual environment to work on your business, gain clarity, and find inspiration. The energy and motivation of gathering with other birth workers. How & why healing is so important to building the sustainable business of your dreams, that fits your life. The value of putting yourself in a room where people are doi...
2023-06-1230 min
Birth Trauma Stories(formerly The Twinky Chronicles)S. 2 Ep. 22 Kaitlin McGreyes BE HER villageToday we are joined by Kaitlin McGreyes of BE HER village. After an unplanned cesarean changed the course of her next two deliveries, she even went on to open a new company. I absolutely love this episode because of Kaitlin’s openness to have hard conversations, even when we don’t agree. Her bravery is quite remarkable! Tune in to hear more!
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2023-06-0647 min
What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert InsightsWhat Happens when you Initiate a Baby Shower Revolution, Changing Postpartum? Kaitlin's Birth Story, Part IIIn today's episode I finish my conversation with Kaitlin McGreyes, the CEO of BeHerVilliage. She shares her challenges in postpartum, which dramatically changed the course of her life--she left teaching to become a doula, and the combination of a birth that jumped the tracks, as they often do, and the difficulties of PP inspired her to try to change the way the rest of us experience PP--a transformation that is amazing because of the company she created, and because her description of it gives us all a roadmap for what services we should be seeking out in pp so...
2023-05-2627 min
Holistic Marketing Simplified15: Turning Your Service into Gift-able Support with Kaitlin McGreyesIf your services support pregnant or postpartum moms, you need to listen in! In an age where mothers are showered during their pregnancy with gifts for their baby, why are we not showering them with support for themselves? Kaitlin McGreyes is changing that mindset through Be Her Village, a baby registry tool that helps parents register for support, care providers, and services that will support them as a parent. The best part? You can get on the registry as a provider!
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2023-05-0252 minPostpartum 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...
2023-04-1828 min
The VBAC LinkCAM #2 Kaitlin McGreyes + Be Her Village + Intentional ChoicesWe are so excited to have Kaitlin McGreyes from Be Her Village here with us today! Kaitlin began Be Her Village as an avenue for women to register for birth services instead of typical baby shower gifts to help support their transition to motherhood. Kaitlin shares how through her Cesarean and VBAC stories, she learned how to become an empowered and active participant during birth. Kaitlin and Meagan also answer a burning question. What is the real formula for how to have a successful birth outcome? Research, research, research, th...
2023-04-1050 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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2023-03-3026 min
hey mama | the formama podcastImportance of Community + How to Register for What You Actually Need | KAITLIN MCGREYESWhat if you actually were fully supported and got what you needed to help you in your postpartum? Well in this episode we talk with Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of “Be Her Village”, all about the importance of a village in your 4th trimester, how to mindfully register and the beauty of doing motherhood together. We hope this episode will encourage you to seek out a community if you don't have one currently and how to set up a registry that will support YOU. So grab a snack and let's get to it!
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2023-03-2432 min
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...
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
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastA Doula Learns About Fetal Ejection Reflex The Hard Way with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village (DIAH Classic)Today 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...
2022-11-021h 13
The Patients SpeakKaitlin McGreyes, Be Her VillageHello everyone and welcome back to our podcast, The Patients Speak, where we're combining the business and science innovations of healthcare with the patient voice and how to help them navigate the system to get from diagnosis to wellness faster and more smoothly. Our guest today is Kaitlin McGreyes who is the founder and CEO of a venture called Be Her Village, a gift registry app.“Be Her Village is my way of helping parents access the funds to pay for all of those support providers that insurance is largely not covering right now,” says Kaitlin.Be...
2022-10-1918 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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2022-09-2144 min
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...
2022-07-2627 min
Ask the Doulas PodcastThe Importance of Registering for Services vs. Things with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her VillageSend a textKristin Revere and Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village discuss the importance of registering for services vs. things and her groundbreaking new gift registry platform.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Registering fo...
2022-06-0623 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.com
2022-05-1544 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 min
Your BIRTH PartnersShowing Up As the Village Folks NEED #058In this episode we are diving deep into HOW we can ask for the support we need during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.And on the flip side, how do we show up as the support that others NEED rather than the way we *think* we should?As we've talked through the last few seasons of the podcast, we recognize that for so many birthing people, there is a tremendous lack of support, both personally and professionally, as they navigate the transition into parenthood.What's so important about this is recognizing that the support...
2022-04-1841 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 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 12
The Birth Class Podcast37: Get Your Birth Education, Doula, and MORE Paid forMoms all around the world need more support. And Be Her Village is here to help. Be Her Village has put almost $30K straight into the pockets of parents to be able to purchase prenatal, birth and postpartum support and education. Tune into this conversation with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village, an online gift registry to get you the funds you need for the support you want and deserve.Create your FREE support registry here: behervillage.com (You can add Unmedicated Academy!)See the Show Notes: https://www.fiercelizzie.com/podcast/37...
2022-02-1855 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...
2021-10-1951 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastJust Because It's Common Doesn't Mean It's Normal-- With Dr. Helene Darmanin of Mama Bear PTSend us a text Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village and Dr. Helene Darmanin, PT, DPT, CSCS get into ALL of the common but NOT NORMAL things: from urinary incontinence, pain during sex, and the issues within our maternal healthcare system.We also drop a little hint about some upcoming excitement happening in October, so be sure to listen!This is the type of conversation that happens when you put two self-proclaimed fierce feminists together.Helene is a Licensed Physical Therapist, specializing in pelvic health, orthopedic, and obstetric physical therapy. Sh...
2021-07-181h 02The BeHerVillage PodcastConnecting Families to Their Bellies From the Comfort of Home with Andrea Costanzo of W.O.M.B.Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Andrea Costanzo, owner of Wonders Of My Belly (W.O.M.B.) an at home sonography experience. Andrea has been part of gender reveal parties, part of intimate moments with extended family and relatives, as well as being an integral part in keeping families connected to their sonogram experience during Covid. In this episode they talk about what the home sonography experience is like, that gender disappointment is a real and normal thing, and...
2021-06-2735 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastPartners + Parents: 'The Fatherhood Playbook: Wisdom From A Father of Five' with Link MoserSend us a textIn this Father's Day episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks to Link Moser, Owner of Windhill Design and proud dad of five! They talk about how even after having multiple children, you still don't know quite what to expect or how your world will shift when you bring home a new baby. Link acknowledges that there can be some emotional challenges as for dads while they navigating bonding with baby, caring for other children, as well as maintaining a healthy partnership with their partner. Link offers much wisdom to parents, a...
2021-06-2035 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastBirth Trauma: What it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have itSend us a textKaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Marisa Hughes, LCSW, Maternal Mental Health Specialist, and Trauma Specialist to learn more about birth trauma. Birth trauma doesn't necessarily mean scary and morbid (although in some cases it can), but birth trauma can be, simply, that your birth didn't go the way you planned.Marisa emphasizes the importance of maintaining flexibility in your birth plan as you head into birth, focusing on controlling the things you can, even when there are many things you can't.We look at the q...
2021-06-1344 min
How I Built This with Guy RazMeet The HIBT Fellows: Kaitlin McGreyes & Nicole ArgüellesAs a part of the 2021 How I Built This Summit (At Home) we have selected 10 Fellows, and we'd like to introduce you to each of them. In this episode: Kaitlin McGreyes founded Be Her Village to be a gift registry for expectant families that provides more than just...stuff. And Nicole Argüelles founded Alli to address period poverty and provide easy access to personal care and hygiene products in public spaces.How I Built This Summit - information and tickets at:http://summit.npr.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
2021-05-2024 min
Finding Your VillageEpisode 50: Be Her Village: Interview with Kaitlin McGreyesThis is episode 50 of the Finding Your Village podcast!!! I am so excited to have released 50 episodes and I would like to thank everyone who has listened to an episode and to all of the wonderful guests who have shared their time and expertise on the show. In today’s episode, I talk to Kaitlin McGreyes who is a mom, Doula and the Founder of Be Her Village, which is an online Baby Registry for parent services and support, rather than physical baby products. It is like the “Honeyfund” for birth. In this episode we discusse...
2021-04-1139 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastThe Myth Of The Strong Black WomanSend us a textJoin Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village, as she talks to Sowania Germain, maternal mental health specialist, about her experience giving birth as a Black woman, and how her traumatic experience called her to work with mothers. Sowania talks about EMDR therapy and how she uses it to help women heal from birth trauma. And we have an enlightening conversation about the myth of "strong Black women" and how this idea can be harmful to Black women as they navigate the medical system. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
2021-01-1357 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastSex and the Suburbs: You Want Me To Put What Where?! Relearning Our Bodies After BabySend us a textJoin Kaitlin McGreyes and Heather Simonson as they talk about having sex after baby. What do you do when you have a vaginal tear? And why is vaginal tear the worst phrase in the English language? Listen for real tips on how to have better sex after baby. Plus a fun at-home activity for our listeners!
2020-11-2239 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastSocially Distant Tea Time: A Second Chance At LockdownSend us a textJoin Kaitlin McGreyes as she talks with Laura Otton and Evelyn Page about mentally and emotionally preparing for another possible lockdown, how to handle mom guilt and the feeling of dreading time at home with our kids, and the fallout of the election. We have an honest and raw conversation about racism, raising our daughters, and the emotional reaction of watching Kamala Harris become the Vice-President Elect. Tune in and let us know what you think!
2020-11-1128 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastSex and the Suburbs: How Having a Baby Impacts Our Sex LivesSend us a textJoin Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of Be Her Village, and Heather Simonson, Sex Therapist and Owner of Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center, as they talk about all the things no one talks about. This new series will release a new episode each week exploring all things sex, parenthood, and everything in between. Birth, motherhood, parenthood, and sexuality are inextricably linked. Let's talk about it!
2020-11-0627 min
The BeHerVillage PodcastSocially Distant Tea Time: Tips For Navigating The HolidaysSend us a textJoin Kaitlin McGreyes, Laura Otton, and Evelyn Page as they talk about what the holidays will look like this year and how to navigate family relationships. Plus a discussion about the political climate in our country and tips for coping with the election angst. Listen to our honest conversation about how three working mothers are navigating the pandemic and raising small children.
2020-10-2919 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastSocially Distant Tea Time: Winter is ComingSend us a textBe Her Village Founder Kaitlin McGreyes is joined by Laura Otten and Evelyn Page, both LCSW and Maternal Mental Health Providers to discuss the pandemic, parenthood, and what it looks like to be heading into winter. Listen to our conversation for a dose of validation that we're all struggling a little bit and we're in this together.
2020-10-1930 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastSocially Distant Tea Time: Personal Growth Through QuarantineSend us a textThe good things that are coming out of quarantine, how we are forced to face our fears, and parallels between becoming a mother and the coronavirus. Tune in for validation, solidarity, and an inside look on how three mothers are coping with the pandemic. Join Laura Otton, Evelyn Page, and Kaitlin McGreyes as they discuss their experiences.
2020-04-2930 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastPt. 2: Had a baby? Feeling off? Everything you need to know about maternal mental health.Send us a textIn this episode Laura Otton, LCSW and Be Her Village founder, Kaitlin McGreyes, discuss the implications of COVID-19 on maternal mental health.
2020-04-2709 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastSocially Distant Tea Time: Working from Home with KidsSend us a textMaternal Mental Health specialists Evelyn Page and Laura Otten sit down with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village, to talk about week 6 of quarantine and how we can continue to cope with the ever evolving challenges of life in the time of COVID-19.
2020-04-2330 minThe BeHerVillage PodcastMom Friends: Why You Need Them and How to Make Them.Send us a textSitting down with Ashley Meccariello, Gaia Midwife and best friend of Be Her Village founder, Kaitlin McGreyes. We laugh a whole lot and remember how we met and the challenges we faced on our way to becoming friends.
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