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The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 161 - That new research on private obstetric careA new research paper is causing concern amongst the birthing community this week after a local newspaper said that the study shows that outcomes are better in private obstetric-led care compared to the public maternity care system. Of course, there is more to the story (remember newspapers write at a 12 year old reading level). Come be part of a grown up and nuanced conversation about this new research with Dr Melanie Jackson and Prof Hannah Dahlen. We explore the possibility of if this research is true and accurate. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast J...

2025-07-271h 02

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 158 - What is a Doula and Why Should I get One?Doulas play a specific role at birth, but what is it? I interviewed Doula Poppy Child from @popthatmumma about what a doula is, what they do, how much they cost and questions to ask when hiring one. Poppy is also a Hypnobirthing practitioner. You can see more of Poppy’s work here and Poppy would love to give you 20% off at the check out when you use the code MELANIE. We also interviewed Poppy about Hypnobirthing on Episode 156. Hypnobirthing! Can it really help? Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast...

2025-07-0639 min

Midwife Crisis : The Podcast Induced to Obey? Midwives, Mothers, and the Cost of the Induction Epidemic with Melanie JacksonWelcome to episode 15 of Midwife Crisis! This week, Kelli sits down with the incredible Melanie Jackson to tackle one of the most pressing issues in maternity care right now: rising induction rates. With 43% of first-time mums in Australia being induced, this isn’t just a blip—it’s reshaping the whole birth landscape.Melanie brings her usual fire and wisdom as a midwife, educator, and advocate, breaking down what’s really driving these numbers, the impact on women, and the pressure midwives are under to toe the line. This one’s all about informed choice, pushing back against fe...

2025-07-0349 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help?Hypnobirthing is a powerful technique that you can use to work with pain in labour. It’s easy to learn and adds to your tool kit if you are gathering strategies to help you feel calmer in labour and improve your chances of avoiding unwanted interventions and pain medications. Registration for the great birth masterclass that Mel spoke about is at www.melaniethemidwife.com/great sign up now The guest for todays episode was Poppy Child from @popthatmumma You can find out more about Poppy and her hypnobirthing tracks at her website www.hyp...

2025-06-2244 min

Soul Evolution: Embodied Women’s Wisdom, Birth Stories and More 54. [WISE WOMAN] WITH DR MELANIE JACKSON OF THE GREAT BIRTH REBELLION PODCAST - REBELLING AGAINST THE SYSTEM : THE WHAT, WHY & HOWAs I told Mel at the beginning of the episode, I am likely her greatest fan in the US. I send all of my clients to her podcast The Great Birth Rebellion. I am so honored to have her on the show.Dr Melanie Jackson (AKA Melanie The Midwife) loves to help midwives and women around the world better understand and apply the research relating to matrescence (the process of becoming a mother). She does this as the host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast, supporting and mentoring midwives, as well as educating mothers.Melanie h...

2025-03-051h 25

StoryJumpers Oliver and the Magic Door by Melanie FigueroaOliver and The Magic Door is a journey into the imagination for adults and children alike. It is a journey that begins in the heart of a dreaming raccoon and his great friend Karla. Oliver, who has always dreamed beyond his limitations, takes on the task of undertaking his life's journey to The Magic Door.Everyone eagerly awaits the arrival of the long-awaited celebration of Mr.Sun, but only those who persevere despite the difficulties will be able to see their dreams come true. The author invites you to let your imagination soar and...

2025-02-2100 min

Midwifery Wisdom Podcast What It Means to Be a Birth Rebel – Season 5 Finale with Melanie Jackson!What It Means to Be a Birth Rebel – Season 5 Finale! 🎉This episode with Dr. Melanie Jackson marks the end of Season 5! As a midwife, researcher, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast, Melanie dives deep into what it truly means to be a "birth rebel." She shares insights from her PhD research on birth outside the system, her experience as a private midwife, and her work mentoring midwives, and expecting parents in Australia and beyond through her impressive online reach!Join us for this powerful conversation on informed choice, the challenges of midwifery beyond tradi...

2025-02-1257 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 136 - RSV vaccine in pregnancyThe RSV vaccine during pregnancy has just been approved for use in Australia and the Australian government is providing it for free to all pregnant women. Mel goes over the research about the vaccine's effectiveness and the results of the 3 studies done so far. There is limited short term data but no long term data since this is a new vaccine. Melanie is a registered Midwife and so is required by her registration body to uphold the recommendations in the Australian National Immunisations Handbook. Melanie is also required to use current evidence to inform practice. Mel is...

2025-02-0255 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 132 - Who is Mel and what is she doing?Dr Melanie Jackson is the host of the Great Birth Rebellion podcast but do you really know her? Mel's husband Dan interviews her to get to the bottom of who she is and what she is up to. Dan probes with questions about her background, motivations, and journey into Midwifery. Discover Mel's academic and professional activities, including her transition from Naturopathy to Midwifery and into academia. The conversation also covers her family life, homeschooling their children, their permaculture lifestyle, and the creation of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Mel shares insights into her philosophy about pregnancy and birth, her ef...

2025-01-0559 min

In Joy Life with Mattie Jackson Motherhood, Mean Girls & Generational Trauma with Melanie ShankleToday's guest is bringing some hard-won, much needed wisdom for all the parents out there -- especially moms of girls -- but also for the kid in all of us still carrying wounds left open. Melanie Shankle is a three-time New York Times Best-Selling author, and for the first time, she's opening up not just about parenting her daughter, but about how becoming a parent was an unforeseen catalyst to facing a lifetime of trauma with her own mother. With her trademark humor, candor and vulnerability, Shankle encourages readers to explore their own existing wounds...

2024-12-1744 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 104 - Why do women freebirth?Dr Melanie Jackson, the host of the great birth rebellion finally shares the findings from her 2014 PhD thesis, ‘Birthing outside the system: wanting the best and safest’ and explores the question of ‘why do women freebirth’ drawing directly from her thesis findings. You can read her full thesis or just the shorter academic publications in the resource folder (get on the mailing list to get access to that) Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your...

2024-07-1729 min

thru the pinard Podcast Ep 80 Melanie Jackson on birthing outside the system, balancing research, midwifery, and entrepreneurshipmessage me: what did you take away from this episode? Ep 80 (ibit.ly/Re5V) Melanie Jackson on birthing outside the system, balancing research, midwifery, and entrepreneurship@PhDMidwives #MidTwitter #research #midwifery @westernsydneyu @hannahdahlen @VirginiaSchmie1 https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/Great Birth Rebellion podcast Ever wondered how the worlds of naturopathy and midwifery intersect? Join us for an enlightening episode where we promise you'll uncover the inspirational journey of Melanie Jackson. From her roots as a naturopath to becoming a dedicated midwife and researcher, Melanie shares her unique perspective on pregnancy an...

2024-07-101h 12

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD 73. Homebirth & Decentralised Obstetric Care | Melanie Jackson, PhDIn this interview we discuss why women choose to birth out of hospitals, modern obstetrics as an industrial conveyor belt, medicalisation of physiological birth, the movement towards decentralisation and much more. Dr. Melanie Jackson, PhD is a clinical and research midwife with over 16 years experience caring for women in a homebirthing context. She is also the host of the Great Birth Rebellion, a massively successful podcast exploring topics of out-of-hospital birth and evidence based decentralised obstetrics.---------------------------------------------------------------See Melanie & Dr Max. speak live at REGENERATE DECENTRALISED Health Summit - Albury, NSW August 3-4

2024-07-041h 14

TONTS.The Great Birth Rebellion with Dr Melanie JacksonMatrescence AlbumMatrescence FestivalDr Melanie Jackson is a private midwife providing homebirth services since 2009. In 2015 she completed her PhD, called "birth outside the system: wanting the best and safest" This work sprouted academic publications and has also allowed her to work as a researcher and midwifery lecturer at Western Sydney university, as a peer reviewer for academic journals and as a project officer at the Australian College of Midwives and motivates the work she now does on her social media and youtube channels.Melanie also hosts The Great Birth Rebellion which...

2024-05-141h 25

Hormone Health Podcast 25 - Expert Q&A: Addressing VBAC Concerns With Dr Melanie JacksonIn this weeks episode, we chat to Dr Melanie Jackson, home birth midwife and host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast.Melanie kindly talks us through her personal journey of birthing her two children at home with her learnt experiences as a midwife. Such a powerful birth story, with a sneak peak quote from Mel:"and I started hysterically laughing like a mad women, and I remember thinking maybe to myself, maybe I should tone this down, and then immediately telling myself ""no Mel, you're amongst friends here and you need to just let out...

2024-02-211h 02

Your Holistic Birth 1.8 Melanie Jackson Homebirth StoriesEpisode Summary: In this engaging and inspirational episode of "Your Holistic Midwife," we are graced by Dr. Melanie Jackson's presence, sharing her personal birth stories that are as enlightening as they are heartwarming. The episode delves into Melanie's holistic approach to childbirth and the deeply intuitive connection with her own birthing experiences. Melanie talks candidly about her expectations, preparations, and the unfolding of her labors, one an unexpectedly prolonged event and the other a blissfully rapid birth. Her first story, about her son Charlie, reveals the emotional roller coaster of initial pregnancy complications, preterm labor...

2024-02-181h 12

Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Concrete Impacts: Vision for Healthy Built Environments with Dr. Richard JacksonWelcome to yet another incredible episode of "Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation," where we dive into the visionary work of Dr. Richard Jackson, a true trailblazer in the realm of the built environment and its profound impact on our health. Dr. Jackson's pioneering efforts have reshaped the way we view our cities and communities. In this episode, we unravel the layers of his impactful journey, exploring how he has championed the cause of creating healthier, more livable urban spaces. From highlighting the intricate dance between architecture and well-being to emphasizing the critical importance of green spaces...

2024-01-1550 min

Book of Mormon for YOUth Jackson and MoroniJackson (10): "I should be like Moroni and try to do stuff for Jesus!"

2023-12-3109 min

ART FICTIONS Social Mobility and Beyond Language (MELANIE JACKSON)Guest artist MELANIE JACKSON joins artist JILLIAN KNIPE to discuss her art practice via 'Corey Fah Does Social Mobility' by Isabel Waidner. Published in 2023 by Hamish Hamilton, part of Penguin Random House, the novel explores binaries, boundaries and borders, freeing us to imagine other ways of being within the context of award winning social mobility, cyclical history, and watching reality TV. MELANIE and Jillian's discussion encompasses shame, humility, apology, gratitude, wormholes, reconfigured animations, cultural disruption, synthetic biology, persistent amnesia, complicated truths, brutalist architecture, unsustained caretaking, industrial metaphysics, winged penises, synthetic biology, false blaming, clashing ideologies, idealistic social h...

2023-11-101h 17

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 53 - Private Practice midwifery in AustraliaMel and B talk about private practice midwifery career options in Australia. This is for any midwife keen to explore other ways of working and understand the landscape of private practice midwifery and how to become a private midwife here in Australia. Mel also talks about her FREE offering of a whole week of education about entering into private practice which starts on October 16th 2023 (and every year if you are coming to this episode later). You can register for this free week of learning about the ins and outs of becoming a private midwife by registering at www.me...

2023-10-011h 04

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 52 - HaemorrhoidsIt's all about haemorrhoids in pregnancy and postpartum and this episode gives you a list of at home remedies and strategies that you can use to prevent and manage haemorrhoids, or what we’ve affectionately called ‘bum veins’. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, b...

2023-09-2455 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 51 - ART/IVF in Pregnancy and BirthHave you used reporductive technologies to get pregnant, only to be told that your pregnancy and birth are now 'high risk' because of it? We talk about the research around assisted reproductive technology (ART) and if women experience more complicating factors in their pregnancy and birth if they used ART/IVF. We also discuss the research behind the routine practices of additional ultrasounds, extra screening and induction of labour for women who have conceived using ART. Heaps of research in the resource folder on this one! Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the...

2023-09-1747 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 50 - The state of the Midwifery workforceMel and B invited Lynnelle Moran (Midwifery Lecturer) and Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife at the Australian College of Midwives) to discuss the current state of the midwifery work force in Australia and internationally. It was inspired by Lynnelles’ new publication entitled 'What is known about midwives' wellbeing and resilience? An integrative review of the international literature'. You can get access to the full article by joining our mailing list. You can also see what happens at Lynnelles ‘Va journal’ club through her social media handle @vajournalclub Lynelle is now also hosting an online VaJournal club for any midw...

2023-09-101h 08

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 49 - Ethics and Informed ConsentDr Elizabeth Newnham (Senior Midwifery Lecturer) speaks about her work on Ethics, autonomy and informed consent in maternity care. We specifically drew on her research paper, "Beyond Autonomy: care ethics for midwifery and the humanisation of birth". It's a juicy one. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved...

2023-09-031h 00

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 48 - Australian Mothers and Babies statsMel and B dissect the Australian 2023 mothers and babies report recently released and look at the reality of maternity care here in Australia. You can see the report for yourself and dive into the statistics that are of most interest to you here BIG PODCAST CHANGE OCCURS from episode 75 onwards where Mel takes the reins completely and hosts the podcast solo along with an incredible raft of expert guests. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join t...

2023-08-271h 13

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 47 - Managing labour pain without medicineThere are a list of pain management options that you can use in your labour to help work with and through labour pain. Medical pain management options involve the removal and avoidance of pain, but we argue that pain in labour is important, meaningful and productive and you just need support to work through it. We have a range of strategies to apply if you are keen to avoid medical pain management options in labour. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode...

2023-08-201h 09

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 46 - Stretch and SweepWhat is a stretch and sweep and the reasons why someone would offer you one? Listen in to learn about if it’s ever a good idea to allow a clinician to do a vaginal exam or give a stretch and sweep in pregnancy. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podc...

2023-08-1352 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 45 - How to change the systemThis is all about the anatomy of change and the things YOU can do to create change in the system. This week we use a current issue to make our point and ask you to contribute to meaningful change by submitting your story or knowledge to the Inquiry into birth trauma and obstetric violence. Submissions close on Friday Aug 11th 2023. If you are listening to this after the submission date, this episode still offers practical and attainable strategies to illicit change in maternity care system. This week we are joined by Dr Hazel Keedle @hazelkeedle and Sharon Settecasse from @b...

2023-08-0657 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 44 - Pre-labour rupture of membranesWe are talking about Pre-labour rupture (release) of membranes (PROM). This is when your waters break when you are full term (37 weeks or more), but your labour doesn’t start. We discuss the likelihood of you going into labour, the routine management of PROM in hospital vs at home with a private midwife. The research behind induction, antibiotics and complications that can occur as a result of PROM. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and...

2023-07-301h 30

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 43 - How to have Breastfeeding SuccessDr Robyn Thompson talks strategies for breastfeeding success. We discussed skills that practitioners can use to help the mother and baby dyad, the importance of the woman’s and babies instinctive and intuitive knowledge and behaviour, doing away with the rule book, the 3 golden hours and more! Robyn Thompson passed away around a year after the recording of this episode. Vale Robyn Thompson. Her legacy and energy lives on and we are so grateful for the lasting impact her work will have. To learn more about Robyns’ work you can go to https://www.thethompsonmethod.com/ and @the.th...

2023-07-2349 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 42 - Twins with Dr Stuart FischbeinMel speaks with Dr Stuart Fischbein about twin pregnancy and birth. Dr Stu has experience with supporting families to give birth to their twin and breech babies at home and shares his expertise about twin types and their associated success and complexity rates, the use of ultrasound for monitoring twins, suitability criteria for twin births and management of twin and placental birth. You can learn more about Stu at http://www.birthinginstincts.com or on his Instagram @birthinginstincts Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resourc...

2023-07-161h 21

Keyed In Real Estate Podcast NINJA Selling with Melanie FrankHow is it that NINJA Selling has transformed so many agents’ lives? The program goes beyond just business and changes the way agents actually live their lives. Melanie Frank is here today to tell us more about the program, how it helped her, and how she’s become a guide for others…on purpose. Welcome to the podcast, Melanie!

2023-06-1953 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 41 - Unusual cord insertionsMarginal and velamentus cord insertions are sometimes identified during pregnancy. These represent unusual cord insertions and this episode explores what these might mean for your pregnancy and birth. Some women will be offered induction or caesarean section because of it, but is this really neccesary? Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this...

2023-06-1156 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 40 - Planning a powerful postpartum with Lael StoneHow can you plan the most memorable postpartum period that holds you physically, mentally and emotionally? In this episode, Mel chats with B and parenting expert and TEDx Speaker Lael Stone about powerful early postpartum periods that nurture and nourish new mothers. We explore how to navigate the physical and mental shifts and how a healing and supported early postpartum differs from what many mothers are currently experiencing in modern Western society. We discuss self-care practices, relationships, postpartum emotion, and physical healing to help you plan for and experience the most connected early postpartum period possible. Explore the Holding t...

2023-06-041h 06

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 39 - Maternal assisted caesarean sectionDr Natalie Elphinstone @drnatalieelphinstone explains all about maternal assisted Caesarean section, including how to get one, what they are, how to set up a process in your hospital to start doing them and the research and potential issues behind the push for maternal assisted Caesarean. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podca...

2023-05-2852 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 38 - Positive Caesarean part 2This is the second instalment of the 'Positive caesarean' series and goes beautifully with episode 37. If you are listening to this one, go back to the other one first. In this episode you'll hear our top tips for how to wrangle the system to add and minus elements of your care in order to improve your birth experience. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise no...

2023-05-211h 06

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 37 - Positive Caesarean Part 1This is part 1 of a 3 part series on positive caesarean section. This is not just for women who are planning a caesarean but also those who want to be prepared for all possible scenario’s. We discuss the really good reasons for caesarean section and what motivates some women to elect for caesarean section. In following episodes we discuss the process/procedure of caesarean section, ways to change it to make it better and the option of maternal assisted caesarean section Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the...

2023-05-1441 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 36 - Placenta Consumption and other usesIs there anything you what to do to honour and use your placenta after birth? In hospitals they are mostly thrown away... but there are lots of options of what you can do with your placenta... including the option of eating it. We delve into the research on placentaphagy (aka eating your placenta) to help women make decisions about if they believe consuming their placenta would be beneficial to them. Other placenta uses are also offered. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each e...

2023-05-0755 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 35 - Vitamin K for newbornsEvery baby is offered the opportunity to receive vitamin K supplementation at birth. This episode offers some of the reasons and risks and benefits of vitamin K supplementation. You'll have to make a decision about this one. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnan...

2023-04-3050 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 34 - Exercise in PregnancyWe break down the myths and barriers to healthy movement in pregnancy. To get access to B’s exercise courses go to www.coreandfloor.com Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by donating...

2023-04-2358 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 33 - InductionInduction of labour is getting out of control. Professor Hannah Dahlen talks about her research on induction of labour, we speak about post dates, bigger and smaller babies, the place of ultrasound and the risks and benefits of induction. This is particularly important for women having their first baby Hannah speaks about a conversation article that is helpful to further understand her research, you can read this article at https://theconversation.com/too-many-healthy-women-are-having-their-labour-induced-for-no-identified-medical-reason-our-study-shows-161281 Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode a...

2023-04-161h 07

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 32 - Will eating dates make my labour go faster?This short and sweet little episode on consuming dates during pregnancy will help explain the tradition and impact of eating dates during pregnancy. Many women eat dates during the later stages of their pregnancy because they believe that it has an impact on labour outcomes. Do dates make labour shorter? And will the recipes that Mel recommends be any good? Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Reb...

2023-04-0934 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 31 - Shoulder DystociaThis episode gives you strategies to prevent and manage shoulder dystocia. Have you had a shoulder dystocia before? Midwives will receive specific tuition on how to manage a shoulder dystocia and it's within the midwifery skill set to manage, but there are lots of different strategies that will apply in different situations. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us o...

2023-04-021h 11

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 30 - Small Babies, Big Babies part 2Part 2 from last weeks episode ‘Small babies, big babies’ and this week we talk all about big babies, why they grow that way and how to navigate the consequences of being diagnosed with a ‘Big baby’. BIG PODCAST CHANGE OCCURS from episode 75 onwards where Mel takes the reins completely and hosts the podcast solo along with an incredible raft of expert guests. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Grea...

2023-03-2655 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 29 & 30 - Big Babies Small BabiesDoes size matter? Well sometimes it does - but how do we know the size of your baby? In this episode Mel explores the accuracy of technologies that can help determine the size of a baby before it’s born, the factors that influence the size of your baby and the place of induction when your baby falls outside of the ‘normal’ size range’. We explore the issues around 'big' babies, why they grow that way and how to navigate the consequences of being diagnosed with a ‘Big baby’. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the...

2023-03-1954 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 28 - How to be a great birth supportWe draw on our collective 28 years as midwives and share what we have witnessed from great birth supporters. We have watched the good the bad and the ugly side of birth support, we bring you our top tips of how to be an amazing birth supporter. This is one for partners, mothers, doula's, midwives and anyone who has been invited into a birth space. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab...

2023-03-1258 min

Deliberate Freelancer #155: How to Diversify Your Income—and Protect Against Uncertain Times, with Michelle JacksonToday’s guest is Michelle Jackson of Denver, Colorado. Michelle is a freelance content creator. She has been blogging, writing and talking about personal finance for the past decade—although she will tell us in today’s episode how she’s pivoting her business away from that. But, I’ve been following Michelle on Twitter for a while and learning from what she has to say about earning and managing money as a freelancer. So, I invited her to come on the show to talk about how we can prepare ourselves for uncertain times. Many people are...

2023-03-0945 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 27 - Low Platelets in pregnancy (Gestational Thrombocytopaenia)This episode explores the very sexy topic of gestational thrombocytopaenia (a.k.a low platelets during pregnancy). If you find yourself looking after someone with low platelets or you are one of the 15% of women who will experience this in pregnancy, this information will blow your mind! why is 150 the platelet cut-off... this information could change your whole management strategy and help you avoid unwanted interventions. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your...

2023-03-0521 min

Made You Watch... (a podcast)Ep. 44 Roll Bounce (Starring Shad Moss, Nick Cannon, Meagan Good, Brandon T. Jackson, Chi McBride, Rick Gonzalez, Marcus T. Paulk, Khleo Thomas, Jurnee Smollett, Mike Epps, and Charlie Murphy)We didn’t forget about Black History Month and Adam has something special for Melanie. They’re talking the 2005 roller disco comedy Roll Bounce. From casting to the soundtrack, this movie is a good time. If you haven’t heard of this gem, do yourself a favor and check it out. Please RATE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a REVIEW. It really helps! You can also check out our back catalog, which includes discussions about Office Space, Legally Blonde, Speed, Encanto, The Fifth Element, and a wild special episode where Adam puts himself through the entire...

2023-03-011h 21

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 26 - Breech birthThe Breech whisperer Dr Andrew Bissits is here to talk about breech birth, breech birth options in Australia, the research about breech and inspiring news about how practitioners are becoming skilled in breech birth again. To learn more about breech, also listen to episode 123 with Dr Rixa Freeze from Breech without Borders Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us...

2023-02-261h 04

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 25 - Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)Many women fear bleeding after birth... but do we have to be affraid of postpartum haemhorrage? In this we define what postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is, how they can be prevented and management strategies for how to prevent life threatening blood loss after childbirth. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast h...

2023-02-1943 min

Made You Watch... (a podcast)Ep. 42: True Romance (Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, James Gandolfini, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Brad Pitt, Michael Rapaport, and Val Kilmer)We know we’ve been away for a while, but we’re back with our first of two Valentine’s Day episodes. This week Adam recommended Melanie watch the 1993 Tony Scott crime thriller TRUE ROMANCE. The film stars a cavalcade of 90’s celebrities including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, James Gandolfini, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Brad Pitt, Michael Rapaport, Bronson Pinchot, Val Kilmer, Chris Penn, Tom Sizemore, Saul Rubinek… and it’s co-written by Quentin Tarantino! Elvis, Gun fights, True love, and a suitcase of cocaine. If that doesn’t scream Happy Valentin...

2023-02-151h 13

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 24 - Giving birth to your placentaThere are 3 options you have to choose from when making plans for how you want to give birth to your placenta. Once you give birth to your baby, then comes the placenta - let's chat through how to do it. You could opt for medicine to help, but that is not the only option. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follo...

2023-02-1245 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 23 - Obstetric violence and birth traumaDr Hazel Keedle (@hazelkeedle) and Amber-Lee Buendicho (@powerofbirth) to discuss the new research around Obstetric violence, Birth Trauma and healing strategies. If you need help with Trauma recovery you may consider connecting with: https://panda.org.au/articles/childbirth-trauma-and-recovery/ https://www.cope.org.au/preparing-for-birth/things-dont-go-plan/recovering-from-a-traumatic-birth/ Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Fol...

2023-02-051h 13

2 Queens In A Pod 18. Next Stop: Jackson HeightsDiana and Melanie dig into the creation of Diana's hometown Jackson Heights.

2023-01-3132 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 22 - Pain, Oxytocin and attachmentThis weeks episode B chats with Rhea Dempsey about her work in the birth space, her 2 phenomenal books, pain, bravery and how this all comes together with connection and attachment - it's the oxytocin story. To learn more about Rhea Dempsey go to her website https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/ and check her out on her socials @rheadempseybirth BIG PODCAST CHANGE OCCURS from episode 75 onwards where Mel takes the reins completely and hosts the podcast solo along with an incredible raft of expert guests. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcas...

2023-01-291h 05

ScreenStrong Families "Video Games Make You Complacent" with Jackson West (#134)Melanie is joined by college sophomore Jackson West—age 19—to discuss his addiction to video games and the impact of that addiction on his social life and mental/emotional health. JOIN THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE ON 2/1/23 Join us as we lead you through a 30-day Screen Detox for your family. You will have a step-by-step guide and the help of community. Reserve your spot for FREE today!Support the showDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the conte...

2023-01-1847 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 21 - If I tear during birth, do I need stitches?Let's discuss the repair of perineal tears. If you give birth in hospital and you tear during birth, you'll most likely be offered to have it repaired using stitches, but is this the best method? There are actually other options and we discuss the research behind these in this episode. Mel also looks at strategies to speed up healing and reduce pain and swelling from perineal tears. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show y...

2022-12-2541 min

The Great Birth Rebellion episode 20 - Sterile water injectionsSterile water injections are a really effective pain management strategy for labour. Nigel Lee presents some the substantial evidence base to support it’s use for the range of pains in labour. Sterile water injections are predominantly used for back pain in labour, is safe and only has one major downfall… hear all the details in the episode. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at...

2022-12-1830 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 19 - The perineal bundleYou might not know it, but you are being exposed to the perineal bundle. Researcher Nigel Lee came on to discuss the perineal bundle, the research behind it and all the reasons why we don't like it. This information is vital if you want to protect your perineum. Guest host for this episode is B from @coreandfloorrestore Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandi...

2022-12-1142 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 18 - Gestational diabetes screening and diagnosisLets explore gestational diabetes testing and part the research around the oral glucose tolerance test and the alternatives if you choose not to have this test. This is not an episode about gestational diabetes, but it is an episode about gestational diabetes screening and diagnosis. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcas...

2022-12-0426 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 17 - WaterbirthAre you thinking about using water for labour or having a waterbirth? This episode is for you. There are some things to understand about the safety, risks, mechanisms and how to access it. We look through the current research to help you as you make decisions on if you want to give birth in water or not, and if you are a midwife, how you can assist women to access this. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join t...

2022-11-2753 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 16 - DoulasDoulas play a specific role at birth, but what are they and what do they do? I interviewed experienced doula Poppy Child from @popthatmumma about what a doula is, what they do, how much they cost and questions to ask when hiring one. If you are considering a doula, there is great reason to invest in their support throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Poppy is also a Hypnobirthing practitioner. You can see more of Poppy’s work here and Poppy would love to give you 20% off at the check out when you use the code MELANIE.

2022-11-1939 min

Keyed In Real Estate Podcast Meet HEIDER's Melanie HayesOver the summer, after 10 years as a top-producing individual agent, Melanie Hayes joined HEIDER, one of Washington, DC’s most recognized and respected real estate teams. Melanie’s listings have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. She has consecutively been named a Top Agent by DC Modern Luxury and The Washingtonian. So…why join a team? What motivates such an enormous business decision? Welcome to the podcast, Melanie!

2022-11-131h 02

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 15 - The hormones of labourDr Sarah Buckley is here to talk about what starts labour, the hormones of labour and how to protect them from interruption. We learn about the fundamental and essential needs of a woman in labour to promote labour physiology. Private, Safe and unobserved. Sarah also shared how to fill hormonal gaps when your labour process has been interrupted. Sarah is a GP and homebirth mother of 4 babies with a research focus on the hormones of labour... but so much more! you can find out more about Dr Sarah Buckley at www.sarahbuckley.com Get more f...

2022-11-121h 06

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 14 - Pushing out your babyWhat does it take to push out your baby? There are some things you need to know before your birth, but it's not as hard as you think it is. This episode offers some strategies to help you prepare for pushing out your baby and will show you what you can do in the moment to make your pushing phase as good as possible. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab...

2022-11-0655 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 13 - Birth MappingOn this episode Catherine Bell comes on to talk all about birth mapping, it's not birth planning, it's different! She has a stack of free resources to get you started and is in the process of doing a PhD on birth mapping. Come and have a listen and see if birth mapping is something that will help you have the birth experience you want. To find out more about Catherine Bell go to @birthmapping or check out her website www.birthmap.life BIG PODCAST CHANGE OCCURS from episode 75 onwards where Mel takes the reins completely and hosts the p...

2022-10-3051 min

The Science of Motherhood Ep 42. Dr Melanie Jackson - What you need to know about the Australian Birth System?In today's episode, Dr Renee White speaks with Dr Melanie Jackson, 'a.k.a Melanie The Midwife' about the Australian Birth System - How we got here? Where did it all go wrong? What you should know before birthing your baby?Dr Melanie Jackson is a privately practicing midwife living in the Blue Mountains NSW, she also works as a researcher at Western Sydney University, runs 'the great birth rebellion' podcast and spends the rest of her time mentoring midwives to help them move into private practice midwifery. Melanie lives with her husband and two children on...

2022-10-241h 13

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 12 - CTG - do you need it?If you are pregnant and giving birth, you will most definitely come across CTG, so lets talk about it. Dr Kirsten Small is the industry expert on CTG use during birth and knows about the risks and benefits of this monitoring option. The use of CTG to monitor babies in labour is common practice and almost all women will be offered it during labour... but is it beneficial? Does it make birth safer for babies? or safer for women? or safer for your care provider? Check out Kirstens work @birthsmalltalk on instagram and twitter and www.birthsmalltalk.com ...

2022-10-2353 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 11 - The labour processMel is talking all about the labour process. The focus is on how you can identify and understand labour and how it progresses so you can be prepared for each part of it. We start from early labour all the way through to pushing out your baby Episodes that complement this episode include: 149. Increase your chances of vaginal birth 148. Why do they put their fingers in your vagina 82. Failure to progress or just normal? 65. Breathwork for birth with Emma Johnston 55. Supplies to gather for home labour 47. Managing labour pain without medicine Get more from the G...

2022-10-1652 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 10 - Vaginal ExaminationsWhat is the place and purpose of vaginal examinations during pregnancy and birth? Almost all pregnant and birthing women will be offered one. This practice is embedded in 'usual' maternity care, but you'll see in this episode that it doesn't have to be, and there is very little clinical significance to having vaginal examinations. You do have a choice, you don't have to accept them. Our guest host for this episode was B from @coreandfloorrestore Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from ea...

2022-10-0952 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 9 - Surviving as a rebellious midwifeWe speak directly to people wanting to become midwives, midwifery students, newly graduated midwives and the midwives helping to raise to midwives. This is also super handy for anyone wanting to understand the system using some of our insider knowledge. We put out a call out to rebellious midwives working in the system; midwives who see it's flaws and are trying to rise above them and care for women and themselves as best they can. We discuss strategies for surviving (and hopefully) thriving in the system by applying self care strategies, ways to defuse bullies and encourage you to f...

2022-10-0251 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 8 - Giving Birth at HomeMel talks with Aimee Aroha (@aimeearoha) about giving birth at home along the full spectrum from freebirth to homebirth. We discuss the research about homebirth, freebirthing culture and what it means to be fully autonomous and liberated at and by your birth wherever you choose to birth. We discuss authoritative knowledge about birth and why decolonising and demedicalising birth is a rebellious act in a society that values making birth medical. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join...

2022-09-251h 03

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 7 - Birth after CaesareanVaginal Birth after Cesarean is the most requested topic and Dr Hazel Keedle is here discuss birth after caesarean. We dispelled the myth of 'once a caesarean always a caesarean', discussed the risks and benefits of planning a vaginal birth vs repeat caesarean and talked about the best things women can do to set themselves up from the beginning to have the birth experience they hoped for when planning their next birth after caesarean. As always, there is a butt load of evidence to support our discussion. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join t...

2022-09-1850 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 6 - Group B Strep (GBS)What even is GBS and why does it matter for you? This episode offers some important information to help you make decisions about GBS screening and management. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip...

2022-09-1135 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 5 - Preparing your vulva for birthThere are controllable factors that you can start using today that will reduce the chances of your vulva or vagina tearing during childbirth. This episode lists the strategies that you, your care team and partner can help with to try and increase the chance of your vulva remaining intact. Episodes that complement this episode: 72 - Episiotomy Part 1 & 73 - Episiotomy Part 2 127 - Do I need stitches if I tear at birth 143 - Declining Medical recommendations 19 - The Perineal Bundle Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list t...

2022-09-0453 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 4 - Finding and interpreting researchWe are ALL about sharing evidence-based information. That is, information that comes out of actual research papers. This week, along with our guest Prof. Hannah Dahlen, Mel and B talk about how anyone can find good quality research without having to pay for it. We give secret hacks about getting access to research papers that might help you better negotiate your care options and we discuss how to interpret and use it once you've found it. As a bonus, Hannah breaks down the ARRIVE trial to help us understand why it is a useless research paper in the real w...

2022-08-281h 12

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 3 - Due datesEverything you need to know about your due date and what happens if you go over it. We talk about the shortfalls of 'estimated due dates' and the importance of knowing your due date in a world where 'post-dates' pregnancy is taboo. Mel also discusses how women who go beyond 41 weeks of pregnancy are cared for by the system and navigates the pressure that women feel to have an induction of labour. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com ...

2022-08-2157 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 2 - The medicalisation spectrumYou'll learn about the medicalisation spectrum which goes all the way from non-medial birth philosophy through to a medical philosophy. This episode shows you how to match your philosophy with the choices you make of care provider and birth location. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge...

2022-08-1235 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 1 - Let the rebellion begin!Welcome to The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast! You are in the right place if you want to gather evidence-based information to help you have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Meet your host Dr Melanie Jackson and learn what the rebellion is all about. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podca...

2022-08-1207 min

The Great Birth Rebellion The Great Birth Rebellion TrailerThis is the rebellion and this is for you if you want to get the best out of your pregnancy birth and postpartum Journey. Join Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson as she shares from her 17 years of clinical experience and academic research so that you can have a GREAT birth

2022-07-3101 min

ScreenStrong Families How to Get Your Child to Take Music Lessons with Dr. Catharine McClure Jackson (#112)Melanie is joined by Dr. Catharine McClure Jackson to discuss the benefits of musical study on brain and social development, and actively choosing to replace screen time with developing musical skills. Dr. Jackson received her undergraduate degree from the Peabody Conservatory, her Masters from the University of South Carolina, and her Doctorate in Music from the University of Iowa.This episode will encourage all listeners to pick up an instrument, just for fun, and just to find the beauty.Book Referenced: The Beauty ChasersSupport the showDon't forget to subscribe...

2022-07-271h 13

Welcome to the Womb HOMEBIRTH: Is It Actually Safe? With Dr Melanie JacksonThere’s a lot of concerns and opinions out there when it comes to homebirth! So, who better to discuss this with than Dr Melanie Jackson! Melanie is a privately practicing midwife in NSW, Australia (and has been for the last 14 years) and did her PhD on birthing outside the system. She is a wealth of knowledge and has the evidence to back up what she’s talking about.Em and Mel have a really honest chat about if midwives are actually qualified to be caring for women at home, what that care often look...

2022-06-211h 22

Deliberate Freelancer #136: Money, Money, Money, with Finance and Pricing Mentor Susie JacksonToday’s guest is Susie Jackson, a finance and pricing mentor for freelancers from the U.K. Susie helps freelancers figure out how much to charge and how to manage the financial side of our businesses so we can earn a decent living doing what we love. Susie is also a freelance copy editor and a Spanish-to-English translator specializing in academic texts for the social sciences. Susie likes that she’s able to build her business around her energy levels. She also builds in one weekday per month to get out into nature, which is crit...

2022-04-2855 min

Bloom Talks Melanie JacksonCynthia sits with fellow COTR staff member Melanie Jackson and hears her story about how rough beginnings can transform into something beautiful.DON'T FORGET to like/share/subscribe to show your support!

2022-04-1931 min $Crossroads of Destiny | An \'Avatar: The Last Airbender\' Universe Podcast$

Crossroads of Destiny | An 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Universe Podcast Episode 19: Shyamalan's 'The Last Airbender' | An 'Avatar: TLA' PodcastIn Episode 19 of the Crossroads of Destiny podcast, Chad, Melanie, and Andrew talk about M. Night Shyamalan’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 film adaptation, The Last Airbender! Crossroads of Destiny on Apple Podcasts The Last Airbender Teaser Trailer Stats Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Written by: M. Night Shyamalan, presumably based on Season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender Released on: July 1, 2010 Music By: James Newton Howard Starring: -Noah Ringer as Ong -Nicola Peltz as Katara -Jackson Rat...

2022-01-2454 min

Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Revolutionising Home Birth with Dr Melanie JacksonDuring this pandemic, there has been a huge increase in the demand for home birth in Australia and private practicing midwives are being flooded with calls from women and birthing people looking to birth outside of the hospital system. However, the regulations and education pathways for private practice midwifery are yet to change, and issues around accessibility and affordability remain. So how did we get here? When the research continues to show that home birth is the safest option for birth place, and continuous midwifery care the safest model, how do we need to revolutionise maternity care in this country...

2021-10-131h 01

Reality Talk with Jackson Melanie Sanders (PR Pro, American Idol Finalist, & Featured on OWN's "Belle Collective")This week, Jackson's guest is a woman that wears many different hats. From being a finalist on the very first season of "American Idol" to working with the legendary NeNe Leakes as her manager, Melanie Sanders has done it ALL! Sanders most recently was featured on OWN's newest reality series, Belle Collective. Jackson and Melanie discuss her experience on "American Idol" and how the show has changed over the years, the early days of the Atlanta Housewives, and all of the "Belle Collective" drama on and off the show. Follow us on...

2021-09-241h 18

The Wild Mother Podcast Birth Outside the System, with Dr. Melanie JacksonThis is the second half of my conversation with the incredible Dr. Melanie Jackson. In this episode, Mel and I talk about her research into why women choose to birth outside the system. We get pretty raw and real in this conversation. We talk about: Mel’s research into why women choose to birth outside the system (hint: it ISN’T because they’re reckless risk-takers - quite the opposite actually!) What this choice tells us about the state of maternity services and the prevalence of obstetric violence And what we as women, as consumers of matern...

2021-08-2241 min

The Wild Mother Podcast Homebirth 101: What it’s like to birth at home with a private midwife, with Dr Melanie JacksonIf you’ve ever toyed with the idea of having a homebirth but you’ve wondered 1) where on earth to begin and 2) what it’s really like to birth at home with the support of a privately practicing midwife, then this is the episode for you! I recently had the privilege of speaking with the wonderful Dr. Melanie Jackson, who you might know better, from her brilliant Instagram & Youtube channels, as Melanie the Midwife. She has been a privately practicing midwife, & providing homebirth services, for 13 years since 2009. Alongside her work as a midwife, she completed her PhD...

2021-08-151h 02 $Plume: A Writer\'s Podcast$

Plume: A Writer's Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2: Writing Moms: A Roundtable Discussion with Julia Halprin Jackson, Christina Socorro Yovovich, and Jennifer Jordán SchallerIn Plume's first roundtable discussion, Melanie chats with writers and moms, Julia Halprin Jackson, Christina Socorro Yovovich, and Jennifer Jordán Schaller. They discuss dual identities, juggling writing and parenting in the midst of the pandemic, writing about and for their children, current projects, and more.Julia's websitePlay on Words Christina's recent essays: "Taking Time" and "Mom Talk: Choosing Third Grade"Jennifer's websiteGregory Martin's Treadmill Journal

2021-05-2553 min

The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)How to thrive and survive in 2020 with Dr. Melanie Ross MillsWe are all on information overload right now. We’re spending a lot of time on zoom calls, we’re getting so much information through emails and we’re spending a lot more time on social media and news channels. How can we stay on top of things that are important while backing off of some of the things that are causing us stress?Dr. Melanie Ross Mills, who is a licensed Temperament Therapist and is certified and licensed in Clinical Counseling, recently joined the Highlander Chapter of NCL to talk about how to Thrive and Survive in 202...

2020-11-0522 min $I\'m Still Standing Podcast$

I'm Still Standing Podcast God’s Work, God’s Way- with Melanie CogdillOn today’s episode we have guest Melanie Cogdill. Melanie is the Managing Editor of the award winning Christian Research Journal and the host of the Postmodern Realities podcast. Tune in to hear her testimony and some great wisdom on how to prioritize God in our work. GUEST INFO Name: Melanie Cogdill Christian Research Journal: https://www.equip.org GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact me: info@jemjackson.com My Website: jemjackson.com Instagram: @JemJackson Facebook: @JemJackson

2020-09-1733 min

The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)Staying socially connected while social distancing - Dr. Melanie MillsToday we’re talking about staying socially connected while we’re social distancing with Dr. Melanie Ross Mills. Dr. Mills shares so many positive stories and insights that will make you laugh while helping you stay centered.This episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

2020-04-1825 min

The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)Dr. Melanie Ross Mills - Female friendshipsIn honor of Valentine’s Day, we invited Dr. Melanie Ross Mills, author, speaker, friendship expert and podcast host. Dr. Mel fills us in on her own personal friendship issues, why it’s important for women to celebrate their friendships and how to handle conflict with friends. To learn more about Dr. Mel go to https://www.melanierossmills.com/ and on Instagram @lifebondschannel and @drmelaniermillsThe Bubble Lounge Podcast would like to thank our two sponsors. Kathy Wall State Farm Agency - voted best insurance agent in DFW by D Magazi...

2020-02-1327 min

Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond The latest Australian Research on Homebirth with Dr Melanie JacksonIn this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Dr Melanie Jackson, also lovingly known as Melanie the Midwife. We're discussing the latest in Australian Homebirth Research, Continuity of Maternity Care and also, why women choose to birth outside the system. Find out more about Dr Jackson's work at www.melaniethemidwife.com and on YouTube under - Melanie The Midwife. The Maternal and perinatal outcomes by planned place of birth in Australia 2000 – 2012: a linked population data study can be found here https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e029192You are tuned to Pr...

2019-11-2127 min

The Actors Lounge Melvin Jackson Jr.Emmy Nominated Actor Melvin Jackson Jr. was born on April 4th in Washington D.C. He now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Emmy nominated actress Kelly Jenrette. In which they are the first African American married couple to be nominated for an Emmy in the same year. Melvin is the father of 3 boys Melvin, DaShawn & Donovan. He is best known for his roles as Bernard on the HBO hit series "The Wire" and as The Bully on the hit CW show "Everybody Hates Chris". He most recently portrayed the legendary rapper Kurtis Blow in the NAACP Award winning...

2019-04-0144 min