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Liberating MotherhoodNurturing Developmental Milestones and Gross Motor Skills in Babies and Children with Dr. Amie Dougherty, DPTSend us a textDid you know that babies are born with incredible amounts of tension and they need our help to relax, release and feel comfortable? If left untouched, this imbalance can interfere with essential skills like rolling, crawling, walking, balance, hand/eye coordination, attention span and more? This can even affect their life experience as adults. Dr. Amie Dougherty, PT, DPT with Milestones at Play is an in home physical therapist who shares fascinating information about building a solid foundation for nervous system and gross motor development for babies and children age...2024-05-3148 minLiberating MotherhoodMy Struggle With Post Partum OCD and Intrusive ThoughtsSend us a textHave you ever had an intrusive thought that you just couldn’t shake? I have. It was the scariest time of my life and not even my closest friends have heard this story. If you are struggling with mental health as a mom, you are not alone. There is an epidemic of mental health disorders in the US and they are contributing significantly to our increasing maternal death rate which is much higher than our peers. Nearly 1 in 4 maternal deaths in the US are related to mental health. That’s almost double the...2024-05-1030 minLiberating MotherhoodThe Spiritual Initiation of Pregnancy and Birth with CPM Jana JohnstonSend us a textBirth and motherhood should NOT be a root of fear, doubt, nor trauma yet these experiences are often the norm in our culture. In this chat with Jana Johnston, CPM and founder of Global Education of the Midwife, we shed light on the process of reworking our identities as Mother. And guess what? It’s an ongoing process that lasts the rest of our lives.· 3 purposeful prayers that lead Jana into Midwifery and why she chose midwifery over obstetrics· How a friend’s 27-week Preeclamptic seizure showed her that the in th...2024-05-0343 minLiberating MotherhoodQuick Tip: When Should I Leave My House in Labor?Send us a textTiming your arrival to the hospital or birth center is an art and a science! After attending 50+ births, these are some of my favorite techniques for assessing when it's time to load up and head in. This information is for a medically normal pregnancy without complications. If you ever experience decreased fetal movement or have concerns about your own or your baby’s health, please remember to contact your care provider as soon as possible! *This is not medical advice and this information is designed to supplement childbirth education classes.In...2024-04-2309 minLiberating MotherhoodUnmedicated Hospital Birth Story With Jenice and Robert HoustonSend us a textWhat does one do when labor stalls and you are being pressed for an unnecessary epidural/ c-section? Jenice and Robert Houston share their birth story including, how they prepared to stay safe in the country where black women die 3 times more often than their white counterparts. In this episode we cover:-How to approach birth and the importance of education-Natural tips to strengthen the body’s ability to birth-How and why she changed care providers in the 2nd trimester-How faith and trust in Jes...2024-04-171h 16Liberating MotherhoodHow to Approach the Solar Eclipse: Big Changes and Big FeelingsSend us a textEclipses are powerful transition periods during which doors close on what is familiar, and open to a new existence. Are you feeling the intensity of these "contractions" in your life as big changes arise? ME TOO. As with physiological birth, when birthing a new self, it is important to breathe, to relax, to pause, trust, and listen. Are you ready? This can feel emotionally intense; as if your world is crumbling. You may be feeling grief, sadness, joy and gratitude all at once during this transition. This is an incredible opportunity to focus...2024-04-0525 min
The Parenting WisdomAP 18: Listening to Our Bodies Wisdom In Parenting With Leah LaHue!Grab your free Raising Resilient Kids Guide here: https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilienceThe mind-body connection is obvious to us, we know that our thoughts impact our body directly!But the part that we are learning more and more about these days is the power of our body in and of itself.We are mammals, we are part of nature, and we have innate wisdom running through our veins, it’s the one thing that is undeniable.Parenting trends will come and go, and as sc...2024-04-0354 minLiberating MotherhoodThe United States Maternal Death Rates: What Every Citizen needs knowSend us a textHow can we solve the US maternal death rate which is the HIGHEST among it's peers and increases every year? Whose responsibility is this to change? What are the causes of this systemic failure to support women and what can we do to protect ourselves?Former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, Krystal Anderson dies of sepsis after the birth of her stillborn daughter on March 20th, 2024. Kira Johnson died in April of 2016 after waiting 12 hours for a life saving emergency. (@4kira4moms). Both of these women were black and facing a death rate 3 tim...2024-03-2923 minLiberating MotherhoodWhy We Fear Birth In America: Cultivating the Right MindsetSend us a textModern America is vastly uneducated about the reality of birth because the truth of it has been removed from our culture. In this episode we explore cultivating mindset for birth by first becoming aware of cultural influences that encourage us to fear the process. Childhood programming and lack of educationUnresolved trauma in the body; Were you criticized about your body? Were you sexually abused? Releasing mental tension and why we are intensely emotionalThe damaging cultural portrayal of birth and the misrepresentation of the feminine.How your doctor influences your mindset without even knowi...2024-03-1524 minLiberating MotherhoodAre Your In Laws Coming to Your Birth? Setting Boundaries with DeeDee MooreSend us a textTimes have changed since your parents had babies! In this chat with DeeDee Moore, we cover how to set your parents (the new grandparents) up with clear boundaries and expectations for the birth and post-partum period without excluding them! These foundational skills that bridge the gap from parent to grandparent are TIMELESS and essential at any season of parenthood.More Than Grand shares inspiration and resources for grandparents who understand the importance of their new role and want to invest in strengthening family bonds. The blog, website and social media address i...2024-03-0835 min
Memes, Metaphors and MagicWeird Barbie and Ron Burgundy Memes with Dr. Heather Shook ChristmanSend us a textMemes: Weird Barbie Parenting Meme - "So the first one is Weird Barbie from the Barbie movie and Weird Barbie is saying, 'When you're trying to look nice, but you have kids and you haven't slept in five years.'"Ron Burgundy Leadership Meme - "So the second one is... Ron Burgundy played by Will Ferrell, a character from Anchorman, which came out in 2004. So, he's like leaning over the table and he's like, 'Leadership it's kind of a big deal, right?'"Friendship Quote M...2024-02-2850 minLiberating MotherhoodHi, I'm a Mom and Doula with 50+ Births: Here's How I Approach the "System"Send us a textDon't Walk Into Your Birth Blind!QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Questions to Ask Your Care ProviderInstagram:Find me: @liberatingmotherhoodFind my team: @northdallasdoulas*This episode is random compilation of my life experiences and thoughts on transforming birth and motherhood in the US. If you want to jump around, check out the time stamp below!SHOW NOTES:1:00- How I became a Mom when I didn’t think I wanted to 2:45- My background in the mind arts/ mind/ body connection 4:30- Why t...2024-02-2622 min
Soul full MamasEp 12: When you Ask you then Receive - a journey to become a Birth Doula with Leah La HueWelcome to this weeks episode of Soul full Mamas..
Todays guest is the wonderful Leah La Hue from Kansas USA.
Leah is a birth doula, childbirth educator and a writer in Dallas, TX.
Leah is the host of the Liberating Motherhood podcast which launches 24/2/24. She loves coffee paired with a transformative book! Leah has a background in teaching Universal Laws and Truths, mindfulness, self awareness and creative manifestation.
She has a heart for adventure and she and her husband are renovating a school bus to live off grid with their 3 and 5 year old sons. She loves thrift shoppin...2024-02-2044 min
Liberating MotherhoodLiberating Motherhood TrailerSend us a textHey it’s Leah! I’m a mom of 2 boys, a birth doula and a childbirth educator. I’m pretty crunchy/ holistic, and I love supporting moms in all seasons of life. You might already know that the United States scores super low in how we care for women but most of us have no idea how to navigate the underlying issues. I created this podcast to provide you with the education that every mom deserves. We’ll talk about how to have an empowered and informed birth, the magic of our mindset, and the deep...2023-10-0302 min