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Fertility FridayFFP 572 | Is Red Light Therapy Beneficial For Menstrual Cycle Health? | Tracy DoneganRed light therapy isn’t just a wellness trend—it’s a fertility tool with serious science behind it. From powering up your mitochondria to improving egg and sperm quality, this episode will change the way you think about light and conception. Tracy Donegan, MSc, CLT is a midwife, author, and certified light therapist dedicated to advancing reproductive… Read More »
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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsIs Red Light Therapy Beneficial For Menstrual Cycle Health? | Tracy DoneganRed light therapy isn’t just a wellness trend—it’s a fertility tool with serious science behind it. From powering up your mitochondria to improving egg and sperm quality, this episode will change the way you think about light and conception. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is a...2025-05-021h 00
This Week Health: ConferenceKeynote: Pushing Boundaries in Community Care - Digital Innovation and Equity with Tracy DoneganMarch 13, 2025: Tracy Donegan, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at MLK Community Healthcare, shares her approach to solving seemingly insurmountable problems through creative thinking and scrappiness, pushing beyond conventional limitations. The conversation explores MLK's commitment to health equity through innovative programs like their street medicine team and the upcoming empath unit for psychiatric patients. Tracy offers insights into the importance of fostering partnerships built on shared mission and reducing clinician burnout, all while maintaining a deeply personal connection to the community she serves.Key Points:01:48 Tracy's Professional Journey07:08 Digital Innovation and Patient Engagement10:11 Community...2025-03-1329 min
The Pelvic Floor Project107. Using Meditation to prepare for birth with GentleBirth Founder Tracy DoneganIn this episode I discuss with trained midwife and founder of the GentleBirth app, Tracy Donegan:The goal behind starting GentleBirth and the gap it filledReasons why meditation and mindfulness are helpful in preparing for birthHow the app may be used throughout pregnancy, birth and throughout motherhoodNOTE: 3 bonus episodes (meditations) will be released with this episode The GentleBirth Positive Birth app combines mindfulness, hypnosis, breathing techniques, affirmations, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help expectant moms feel calm, confident and prepared for birth. Unlike traditional childbirth classes, GentleBirth is brain training for bi...2025-02-1745 min
Discover SeguinDiscover Seguin: Luxury Living Inside The Caldwell Apartments
In this episode of Discover Seguin On Location, we take you on a tour of The Caldwell Apartments, Seguin’s newest Class A apartment community. Located just off Austin Street, this stunning property offers an unmatched living experience with high-end amenities, spacious floor plans, and a vibrant sense of community.
Join us as we sit down with Tracy and Georgia, who manage The Caldwell, to discuss what sets it apart:
State-of-the-art amenities like a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, work pods, and a grab-and-go market.
Spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes with modern features like open-concept layouts, ov...2025-01-2326 min
Conscious Fertility88: A Midwife Perspective on Fertility Care with Tracy DoneganIn this enlightening episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, Lorne Brown sits down with Tracy Donegan, a midwife and health coach, to explore the powerful intersection of light therapy and mindfulness in enhancing fertility. Tracy shares her personal journey through unexplained infertility and premature ovarian failure, and how these experiences shaped her holistic approach to reproductive health. Together, they discuss the impact of stress on fertility, the significance of preconception care, and the transformative potential of photobiomodulation. Tune in for valuable insights and practical strategies to support your fertility journey.Key Topics:Mind-Body Link: Chronic stress...2024-12-2353 min
Speaking of the VillageTracy Donegan: The Roadmap to a GentleBirth®Send us a text Tracy Donegan is a Registered Midwife, author, Founder of GentleBirth, and an advocate for positive birth experiences. Born in Dublin Tracy is a contributing writer for pregnancy & birth-related advice for several European publications. Tracy has a special interest in emotional well-being in pregnancy and the impact of mindfulness in pregnancy and parenting. Tracy is a DONA International Approved Birth Doula Trainer and facilitates the training of professional birth partn...2024-12-0442 min
The Problem Gambling PodcastThe Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 4Interview Tracy Madlin - a grateful recovering compulsive gambler and lived experience support worker. Co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire in an Expert by Lived Experience and Recovery Coach. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction.This season of the podcast is part of the promotion of a women's service within Extern Problem Gambling - EmpowerHer Recovery Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2449 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastMovement and Mindset in Pregnancy with Physical Therapist Hayley CavaHayley Cava, a pelvic floor physical therapist and postural restoration certified provider, shares her experiences using GentleBirth for her second pregnancy and birth. She discusses the importance of movement throughout pregnancy and the benefits of being in a balanced state. Hayley also describes her journey into pelvic floor health and her passion for improving care for women postnatally and perinatally. She emphasizes the role of mindset and mindfulness in birth and the power of making informed choices. Hayley shares her own birth story, including the importance of vocalizing and feeling in control during labor. She also discusses her postpartum recovery...2024-09-021h 05
The Tracy Donegan PodcastBreaking the Silence: The Importance of Intimate Health Education for Women and GirlsIn this episode, Tracy Donegan speaks with Grainne Byrne, Founder of Feel Norma, an online resource for women experiencing intimate health challenges such as vaginismus, pelvic floor issues, menopause, and painful sex. They discuss the need for holistic, intimate education and support for women and girls around the world. The conversation highlights the lack of education and support for women's sexual well-being, the importance of addressing psychosexual issues, and the impact of conditions like ADHD on sexual functioning.2024-08-2342 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastTraining for Two: Gina Conley's Ultimate Pregnancy Fitness GuideIn this conversation, Tracy Donegan speaks with Mamastefit Founder Gina Connolly about myths and misinformation surrounding exercise during pregnancy. They discuss the benefits of exercise, common fears and concerns, and the importance of listening to your body. Gina shares her journey of starting Mamastefit and the development of her programs and brand new book - Training for Two.2024-08-1648 min
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The Tracy Donegan PodcastBeyond Burnout: Body Wisdom Strategies for Women - A Conversation with Dr. Crystal FrazeeIn this conversation, Tracy Donegan and Dr. Crystal Frazee discuss the importance of using mind-body practices to reduce burnout and navigate the challenges of being successful as a woman in today's society.
They explore the concept of the 'perfection paradox' and how societal expectations can lead to stress and burnout. They also emphasize the importance of listening to our body's wisdom and using it as a guide in decision-making. The conversation highlights the signs of burnout and provides suggestions for women to corral their time, set boundaries, and reduce overwhelm. They also touch on the impact of the 'good woman...2024-08-021h 02
The Tracy Donegan PodcastWhy Are More Women Choosing to Freebirth? - A Conversation with Maria Velo HiguerasThis episode's conversation explores Maria Velo Higueras recent research on women's experiences of freebirth/unassisted birth and the reasons behind their decision. It highlights the need for trust-building between women and healthcare providers and the importance of offering services that women will accept.2024-07-291h 06
The Tracy Donegan PodcastMedical Insights: Oxytocin vs. Pitocin – Differences, Dangers, and DecisionsDr. Sarah Buckley discusses oxytocin and its role in birth and breastfeeding. Synthetic oxytocin, used in medical interventions during birth, is chemically identical to natural oxytocin. However, it is unclear whether synthetic oxytocin crosses the blood-brain barrier and affects mental health. In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Buckley shares the effects of synthetic oxytocin and epidurals on labor and birth. They clarify that oxytocin does not cross the blood-brain barrier or the placenta in significant amounts, debunking the myth that synthetic oxytocin can harm babies directly.
However, we acknowledge that synthetic oxytocin can cause indirect harm by increasing stress levels and...2024-07-201h 11
The Tracy Donegan PodcastA Positive VBAC Experience - A Conversation with Rosemary NoonanRosemary Noonan shares her experiences with maternity services in Ireland and how storytelling through her art helped her navigate pregnancy loss and trauma. She discusses her journey to a VBAC and the challenges she faced, including difficulty accessing an ECV and a breach of confidentiality. Rosemary also talks about her passion for art and how it has been a healing resource for her and other women. She recently held an exhibition that focused on women's mental health and shared stories of infertility, pregnancy trauma, and work-life balance.2024-07-0625 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastDismissed and Distressed: The Impact of Low Milk Supply - A Conversation with Caoimhe Whelan IBCLCIn this episode, Tracy Donegan speaks with Caoimhe Whelan, an IBCLC, about her recently published research - Mothers' Emotional Experiences of Breastfeeding with Primary Low Milk Supply. The research highlights the emotional challenges faced by mothers and the importance of accurate information and compassionate support. The conversation covers topics such as the prevalence of primary low milk supply, the need for better education and support for breastfeeding difficulties, and the profound impact of breastfeeding experiences on mothers' identities and mental health.2024-06-2844 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastBirth Trauma Enquiry - A Conversation with Alexandra HeathIn this episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Alex Heath about the impact of birth trauma on women's health and the recent UK government's birth trauma report. The report, prompted by an MP's experience, aimed to understand why 30% of parents in the UK describe their birth as traumatic.
However, the report failed to address key issues such as obstetric violence and the high rates of induction of labor. The conversation also highlights the medicalization of birth, the fear of litigation, and the lack of evidence-based care in maternity services. The conversation explores the need for more honest conversations about the realities of...2024-06-221h 01
The Tracy Donegan PodcastFinding Your Wild - A Conversation with Kathy DonaghyIn this episode Kathy Donaghy shares her journey of finding her way back to herself and navigating motherhood and miscarriage. She discusses the importance of mindfulness and meditation in her life and how it helped her through difficult times. The conversation highlights the importance of saying no to things that don't align with one's values and priorities, and the power of finding what brings joy and practicing it regularly.2024-06-1456 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastJaimie's Easy, Transformative VBAC3 - A Conversation with Jaimie SchrockJaimie Schrock shares her inspiring experiences of preparing for VBAC3 and the impact of using the GentleBirth program. She discusses her previous birth experiences, the use of the GentleBirth app during pregnancy, and the peaceful and blissful nature of her labor and birth. Tracy Donegan shares her personal birth experience and the impact it had on her work as a doula. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, relaxation, and trust in the birthing process. The conversation also covers the challenges and emotional resilience required for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and the significance of mindfulness and emotional regulation in childbirth...2024-06-071h 06
The Tracy Donegan PodcastLight it Up! Red Light Therapy and Women's Health - A Conversation with Kay Aubrey-ChimeneKay Aubrey-Chimene, also known as the Light Lady, discusses the benefits of photobiomodulation and red light therapy. She shares her personal journey of using light therapy to heal her horse and herself, and highlights the diverse applications of light therapy in women's health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Kay emphasizes the importance of targeted light therapy and the impact of different colors and wavelengths of light on cellular function and healing. She also addresses the use of light therapy in surgery, injury recovery, and women's health issues, advocating for its safe and effective application. Tracy Donegan discusses the benefits of...2024-05-311h 05
The Tracy Donegan PodcastThe Fight for VBAC in Ireland - A Conversation with Lisa CampbellLisa Campbell shares her experiences of preparing for a vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBAC2). She discusses the challenges faced by VBAC moms in Ireland and the importance of feeling empowered and informed about birth choices. Lisa highlights the need for individualized care, support from healthcare providers, and the availability of options like the walking epidural. In this conversation, Tracy and Lisa also discuss the need for change in the Irish maternity system to prioritize women's choices and provide respectful and supportive care.2024-05-241h 11
The Tracy Donegan PodcastDon't Ignore Your Pelvic Floor! - A Conversation with Dr. Sinead DuFourIn this episode, Dr. Sinead DuFour, a pelvic health physiotherapist, discusses the importance of women's pelvic floor health throughout their reproductive lives. She emphasizes the need for education and awareness about the pelvic floor, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. DuFour explains the benefits of seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist during pregnancy, even if there are no issues, and highlights the role of virtual visits in providing education and support. She also debunks myths about pelvic floor exercises and emphasizes the importance of individualized pelvic floor muscle training. The conversation also touches on the importance of optimal positions for labor...2024-05-1747 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastWhy More Women are Choosing Freebirth - A Conversation with Tehseen O'DonnellTehseen O'Donnell shares her experience of giving birth without a midwife or medical personnel, known as free birth or unassisted birth. She explains that her decision was influenced by her dissatisfaction with the standard care provided by the medical system and her belief in the natural process of birth. Tehseen discusses the coercion and lack of informed consent she witnessed as a student nurse and doula, which further solidified her choice. She also highlights the constraints and limitations of home births in Ireland, leading her to opt for a completely off-grid birth. Tehseen shares her labor experience, including the unexpected...2024-05-1053 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastGentleBirth & The Power of Mindfulness - A Conversation with Susie GuarinoIn this episode, Susie Guarino shares her experience with the GentleBirth app and how she used mindfulness to support her mental health. Tracy Donegan and Susie discuss the importance of self-compassion and positive self-talk in motherhood and in life. They also discuss the importance of finding a supportive team and cultivating rituals and practices that promote self-care and well-being. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of self-compassion, mindfulness, and positive mindset in creating a fulfilling and empowered life.2024-05-031h 27
The Tracy Donegan PodcastRed Light Therapy: Transforming Infertility Challenges - A Conversation with Anne Marie JensenIn this episode, Anne Marie Jensen, a Danish physiotherapist, shares her experiences using red light therapy (photo biomodulation) for fertility. She initially used laser therapy for her physiotherapy patients but was approached by a woman seeking fertility treatments. After six treatments, the woman became pregnant, sparking Anne Marie's interest in using laser therapy for fertility. She reached out to laser therapists worldwide and received positive feedback. Anne Marie explains that laser therapy stimulates the mitochondria in cells, increasing energy production and improving cell function. She focuses on treating women but also offers laser therapy for male fertility issues. The effects...2024-04-261h 10
The Tracy Donegan PodcastFreedom to Move in Labor Helps Your Baby Move Through the Pelvis - A Conversation with Molly O'BrienIn this conversation, midwife Molly O'Brien discusses the importance of understanding the biomechanics of birth and how it can optimize positioning and labor for mothers. They also touch on the challenges faced by midwives in a medicalized birth system and the need for more physiological birth options. The conversation highlights the need for birth education that focuses on movement, trust in the body, and informed decision-making. The key takeaways include the importance of freedom to move during labor, the need for evidence-based birth education, and the power of saying no to interventions. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan and Molly O'Brien...2024-04-1955 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastMeditation: A Lifeline for Postpartum - A Conversation with Adreanna LimbachIn this podcast episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Adreanna Limbach, author of the book 'Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy.' The conversation explores the motivation behind writing the book and the focus on worthiness. Limbach shares how her background in Buddhism and meditation has helped her navigate the transition to motherhood. The discussion also touches on the benefits of meditation in postpartum and the importance of protecting mental energy. The episode concludes with a conversation about recognizing and dealing with personal demons and embracing imperfection in motherhood. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan and Adreanna Limbach...2024-04-1253 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastUnlocking Fertility Secrets: Exclusive Advice from The Fertility ExpertDr. Marc Sklar, known as the fertility expert, discusses the role of age in fertility decisions and the importance of being a health detective. He emphasizes the need for balance and not always diving deeper into health issues. The conversation touches on the obsession with data gathering and the potential stress it can cause. Dr. Sklar also highlights the challenges faced by couples in different parts of the world when it comes to accessing fertility care. The discussion covers nutritional deficiencies, the impact of chemical exposure on fertility, and the importance of minimizing toxin exposure. The HOPE program aims to...2024-04-0552 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastMonitoring Your Baby in Labor - Myths and Misconceptions - A Conversation with Dr. Kirsten SmallDr. Kirsten Small discusses the lack of evidence and known harms of continuous monitoring in labor. She highlights the challenges of questioning established practices and the fear of litigation or professional reputation. Dr. Small also emphasizes the importance of informed consent and the need for alternative monitoring methods. Additionally, she addresses the concerns of VBAC mothers and the limited research on CTG monitoring specifically for this population. This conversation explores the lack of evidence supporting the use of continuous CTG monitoring during labor and birth. Tracy Donegan discusses the limited research on CTG monitoring and its impact on outcomes for...2024-03-281h 19
The Tracy Donegan PodcastThe Struggle for Evidence-Based Maternity Care in Ireland - A Conversation with Caoileann ApplebyCaoileann Appleby shares her frustrating experiences with Irish Maternity Services and her journey to a VBAC. She discusses the challenges she faced with accessing evidence-based care, the lack of discussion and options provided to her, and the difficulties she encountered during her recovery from her cesarean. Caoileann also highlights the mixed experiences she had with different healthcare providers and the struggles she faced with hyperemesis. She shares her determination to have a VBAC and the discussions she had regarding pain management and continuous monitoring during labor. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean...2024-03-211h 27
The Tracy Donegan PodcastNurturing Tiny Minds with Neuroscience - A Conversation with Dr. Greer KirshenbaumIn today's episode, Tracy Donegan speaks with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of nurturing for infants and parents. They discuss the impact of early life experiences on mental health and the opportunity for building a foundation for lifelong well-being. They also explore the reciprocal relationship between parent and baby, highlighting the chance for reparenting and brain rewiring. The conversation touches on the still-face experiment, emphasizing the significance of responsiveness and the ability to repair and support infant mental health. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan interviews Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of engaging respectfully and gently with newborns. They...2024-03-1456 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastReal Food for Fertility - A Conversation with Lily NicholsIn today's episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Lily Nichols about her work in the birth world and her focus on prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby. They discuss the misinformation and common deficiencies in pregnancy nutrition, as well as the importance of preconception nutrition. Lily Nichols shares insights from her new book on fertility and her professional mentorship program. Lily Nichols and Tracy discuss the challenges of navigating pregnancy guidelines and controversies.2024-03-0737 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastLabor Pain, Lies and EpiduralsTakeaways * Henci's new book on pain management during childbirth provides comprehensive information and encourages mothers to make their own decisions. * It is important to have a plan B and consider all options, including epidurals, when preparing for childbirth. Doulas play a crucial role in providing emotional support and advocating for their clients during childbirth. * Emotional regulation is essential for doulas to navigate challenging situations and facilitate informed decisions. * Advocating for your birth preferences and communicating effectively with healthcare providers is essential. * Educating yourself and making informed decisions about your birth...2024-02-281h 01
Becker’s Women’s LeadershipTracy Donegan, MHA, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at MLK Community HealthcareTracy Donegan, MHA, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at MLK Community Healthcare joins the podcast to discuss her background & what led her to her current position, how MLK is keeping up with the growth of the organization, the effectiveness of MLK’s chatbot “Mia”, and more.Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.2023-06-2024 min
Our Village CircleEpisode 26: Mindfulness for Every Stage of our Childbearing Years, with Tracy DoneganTracy Donegan is a hospital trained midwife, lactation educator and birth doula, who enjoys working closely with parents to help them have the safest, healthiest positive experience possible no matter what kind of birth they’re planning. She has two boys and resides in Round Rock, TX, but she hails originally from Ireland, where she started the nation’s first professional doula service.
She is the Founder of GentleBirth, the pregnancy brain training App and program for birth, that will build your confidence and reduce your fear as the big day approaches. I used this app and its accompanying contraction timer...2023-01-181h 07Our Village CircleEpisode 25: Mindfulness as Trauma Prevention in Pregnancy and Birth, with Tracy DoneganMeet Tracy Donegan, a hospital trained midwife, lactation educator and birth doula, who enjoys working closely with parents to help them have the safest, healthiest positive experience possible no matter what kind of birth they’re planning. She has two boys and resides in Round Rock, TX, but she hails originally from Ireland, where she started the nation’s first professional doula service.
She is the Founder of GentleBirth, the pregnancy brain training App and program for birth, that will build your confidence and reduce your fear as the big day approaches. I used this app and its a...2023-01-051h 00
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsAlmost a Maternal Assisted CesareanCaroline Weeks was hours away from her Maternal Assisted Cesarean with her consultant Dr. McCaffrey when senior hospital staff in Limerick cancelled her cesarean. Not only was her MAC cancelled - Caroline was refused care at the hospital for a 'standard' cesarean. Email me at tdonegan@gentlebirth.com for Caroline's contact details if you'd like to connect.
2022-11-2451 min
We Go There PodcastS5 | E51 Mindfulness in Pregnancy and Hypnobirthing with Tracy DoneganTracy Donegan, RM is a medically trained midwife, published author and positive birth expert. Born in Ireland, Tracy has lived and worked on three continents and currently lives in Texas with her husband and two boys. She is the Founder and President of GentleBirth, an award winning smartphone app that combines brain science, birth science and technology to empower positive birth experiences through birth preparation. Tracy speaks around the world on topics such as Mindfulness for Maternal and Infant Wellbeing and is at the forefront of the global positive birth movement.
Nikki, Lexi, and Tracy d...2022-07-051h 00
Rebel EntrepreneurDeveloping Sales Skills | Rebel Coaching SeriesSales are the lifeblood of your business. If you don't have sales coming in, fresh clients, and increased income, then your business is withering and dying. Christina Russo is learning sales skills to grow her photography business. Join her on the journey to learn, implement, and use sales skills to increase turnover and find the most fun clients to work with. This week we are finding out how Christina got on with the Brian Tracy sales videos, the list she was going to create, and if she has been reaching out and making this sales phone calls! ...2022-05-1200 min
Rebel EntrepreneurDeveloping Sales Skills | Rebel Coaching SeriesSales are the lifeblood of your business. If you don’t have sales coming in, fresh clients, and increased income, then your business is withering and dying. Christina Russo is learning sales skills to grow her photography business. Join her on the journey to learn, implement, and use sales skills to increase turnover and find the most fun clients to work with. This week we are finding out how Christina got on with the Brian Tracy sales videos, the list she was going to create, and if she has been reaching out and making this sales phone calls!
Click Here To...2022-05-1251 min
VBAC BabesAnxious About Your VBAC? Listen to this. Interview with Tracy Donegan, creator of the Gentle Birth App.Midwife, speaker, app creator, doula and birth enthusiast Tracy Donegan joins us on the show today to share her research about neuroscience during pregnancy, and how it led her to create an app just for pregnant mamas. This episode is PACKED with info on preparing your mind for labor, and how to avoid another traumatic birth through meditation. This is a must listen! You've GOT to try this app for your pregnancy, and birth! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Listen to my first two birth stories in this episode. Connect with Tracy...2022-01-3138 minGentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsIron in PregnancyLearn more about an important blood test you may not have been offered in pregnancy and why requesting it can empower you to optimize your health during pregnancy as well as stack the odds in your favor of having a more positive birth and postpartum.
2021-11-0340 min
The Other Side Of PerfectTracy Donegan talks Gentle Birth, what to expect in pregnancy, the various types of labour and preparing for breast feedingWelcome back to a new series of The Other Side Of Perfect. I'm delighted to share a bonus episode with the wonderful Tracy Donegan. Tracy is a registered midwife, author and founder of the Gentle Birth app which so many of you recommended when I first announced my pregnancy. She's also an advocate for having a positive birth experience. On today’s show we discuss Hypnobirthing, each of the trimesters and what to expect, home birth, natural birth in the hospital, emergency and planned c-sections, VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) and breast feeding. Gentle Birth https://www.ge...2021-10-131h 17
Ireland's Birth StoriesA Moment With - Tracy Donegan, Midwife, Author and Gentlebirth founderIn this episode of AMW I chat to Tracy Donegan the creator of @gentlebirthofficial. We chat about the origins of her idea that has now developed into a tool used by people worldwide. She chats to me in detail about why she created various aspects of Gentlebirth with a particular focus on brain science.I know so many of you have utilised the Gentlebirth app not only for birth preparation but also through loss and postnatally. Tracy's voice very often puts me to sleep or dilutes the stress of my day while I listen to the Wellness track on...2021-03-2531 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsHypnosis for Taking a Covid TestThis hypnosis session was created so reduce anxiety for anyone preparing for a Covid test. Use for several days before your test and just before your test is administered.
Do not use while driving.
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Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookMindful Pregnancy: Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies, and Nutrition - Trimester by Trimester Audiobook by Tracy DoneganListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 437300
Title: Mindful Pregnancy: Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies, and Nutrition - Trimester by Trimester
Author: Tracy Donegan
Narrator: Tracy Donegan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3:49:24
Language: English
Release date: 10-29-20
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley LTD
Genres: Health & Wellness, Women's Health
Summary:
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy.
Organised trimester by trimester, this audiobook gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutritional and hypnobirthing advice and techniques to match your stage of pregnancy and the development of your baby. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will...2020-10-293h 49
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookMindful Pregnancy: Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies and Nutrition Audiobook by Tracy DoneganListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 447305
Title: Mindful Pregnancy: Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies and Nutrition
Author: Tracy Donegan
Narrator: Tracy Donegan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3:49:24
Language: English
Release date: 10-27-20
Publisher: DK Audio
Genres: Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Mindfulness & Meditation, Parenting
Summary:
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy.
Organised trimester by trimester, this audiobook gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutritional and hypnobirthing advice and techniques to match your stage of pregnancy and the development of your baby. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you...2020-10-273h 49
The BirthCircle | Birth, Pregnancy, & PostPartum ConversationsTrain Your Brain for a Positive Birth | Tracy DoneganToday, we talk with Tracy Donegan, founder of the GentleBirth app (https://gentlebirth.app). She is also a doula and doula trainer. She tells us how she became a doula, including how she started the first doula service in Ireland, her home country. While teaching a hypnosis for birth program, she felt drawn to the unexplored, neurological approach to understanding birth. She describes the GentleBirth program as encompassing the traditional approach to childbirth education, while combining it with neuroscience and meditation. She talks about how the course involves the partner, emphasizing the important part they can play in the...2020-10-2250 min
The BirthCircle | Birth, Pregnancy, & PostPartum ConversationsTrain Your Brain for a Positive Birth | Tracy DoneganToday, we talk with Tracy Donegan, founder of the GentleBirth app (https://gentlebirth.app). She is also a doula and doula trainer. She tells us how she became a doula, including how she started the first doula service in Ireland, her home country. While teaching a hypnosis for birth program, she felt drawn to the unexplored, neurological approach to understanding birth. She describes the GentleBirth program as encompassing the traditional approach to childbirth education, while combining it with neuroscience and meditation. She talks about how the course involves the partner, emphasizing the important part they can play in the...2020-10-2250 min
Barenaked ABCs - Alphabetical Barenaked Ladies CatalogEpisode 128: I Can Sing
Barenaked Ladies sometimes likes to state the obvious. And this week, we discuss them doing just that, in song form. Joining us is Marc from Ghostman Radio Podcast! Sorry about the audio. We had some significant internet difficulties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tUSX3tMKto (snacktime)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLf1IuuyEiE (with persuasions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSTHlOR-erA (Bathroom sessions)
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Lots of concert versions of this, but I like this one, where you have the camera on the end of Ed’s guitar and you...2020-07-071h 03![Barenaked ABCs (Alphabetical Barenaked [Ladies] Catalog](http://bowlingstormtrooperentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gordon-big.jpg)
Barenaked ABCs (Alphabetical Barenaked [Ladies] CatalogEpisode 128: I Can Sing
Barenaked Ladies sometimes likes to state the obvious. And this week, we discuss them doing just that, in song form. Joining us is Marc from Ghostman Radio Podcast! Sorry about the audio. We had some significant internet difficulties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tUSX3tMKto (snacktime)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLf1IuuyEiE (with persuasions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSTHlOR-erA (Bathroom sessions)
Appearance
Lots of concert versions of this, but I like this one, where you have the camera on the end of Ed’s guitar and you...2020-07-071h 01
HIMSS SoCal PodcastEpisode 34: Building out LA’s Newest HIMSS Level 7 “Most Wired” Hospital Ft. Tracy Donegan
Tracy Donegan, CIO of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, describes her team’s journey to conceive and create a technically advanced hospital in one of Los Angeles’s most under-served areas.
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2020-06-1200 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsGentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity AffirmationsReduce stress and support your immune system in pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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2020-03-2008 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsGentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immune Booster for PregnancySeveral studies over the last 20 years suggest that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter the immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy.
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsThe Gift of Surrogacy - Kat Roberts Shares Her JourneyIn this episode we meet Kat Roberts who describes her journey as a surrogate for a very excited family.
To learn more about Kat's classes visit: http://www.katroberts.com
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
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https://www.GentleBirth...2019-01-1836 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsChoosing to Freebirth (Alex Roberts Tells Her Story of Choosing to Birth without a Medical Careprovider)In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth.
To learn more about Alex's art work visit https://www.patreon.com/PinwheelArt
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsBreech Birth - An Interview with Dr Rixa Freeze - Vaginal Breech Birth ExpertDid you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.
Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have...2018-11-1249 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsHow a Birth Doula Can Help You Have a Positive BirthMore parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula.
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:
...2018-10-2945 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsCompassion Focused Therapy - An Exciting New Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Emotional WellnessMeet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today.
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:
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https...2018-10-0854 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsMichigan Mom's Two Positive Hospital BirthsIn this episode we'll meet Dr Crystal Frazee and hear about two amazing hospital births.
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:
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Doula - Brenda Baar...2018-10-0134 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsAn Excerpt from the GentleBirth BookEnjoy an excerpt from the new GentleBirth book including some inspirational birth stories.
At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.
Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear.
Learn...2018-09-1735 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsA Dad's Experience of HomebirthIn this episode you'll meet David and hear about his experience of homebirth including a transfer to hospital.
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.
Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:
https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/
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2018-09-1025 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsPower Pose Your Way to a Positive BirthIs it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes!
Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes!
Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes!
Listen in and learn about power posing for birth.
Amy Cuddy's TED Talk
Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from t...2018-09-0311 min
GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and GuestsFour Very Different Labor and Birth ExperiencesMeet Maria - Mom of 4 as she shares her fears about labor, how she overcame them and her very different birth experiences including hospital, home, waterbirth and epidural.
At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.
Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and...2018-08-2921 min
Rockstar Birth RadioEP07 - Tracy Donegan - GentleBirthTracy is an author, Midwife and positive birth expert. Tracy is also the Founder of GentleBirth, an evidence based birth and brain preparation program experienced through the GentleBirth App and in live workshops around the world. Originally from Ireland Tracy now lives in California with her husband Philip and two sons Cooper and Jack. More information for both expectant parents and interested birth workers is available at: GentleBirth.com. And the GentleBirth App is available to download from the App store and GooglePlay.2016-07-0139 min
Rockstar Birth RadioRBR 07 – Tracy Donegan – GentleBirthTracy is an author, Midwife and positive birth expert. Tracy is also the Founder of GentleBirth, an evidence based birth and brain preparation program experienced through the GentleBirth App and in live workshops around the world. Originally from Ireland Tracy now lives in California with her husband Philip and two sons Cooper and Jack.
More information for both expectant parents and interested birth workers is available at: GentleBirth.com. And the GentleBirth App is available to download from the App store and GooglePlay.
The post RBR 07 – Tracy Donegan – GentleBirth appeared first on The Wellnes...2016-07-0139 min
Dearest Doula with Nathalie SaenzEp. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy DoneganEp. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy Donegan
In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Tracy Donegan!
Tracy Donegan is a midwife, doula, and founder of the GentleBirth Institute. Listen in to todays episode to learn more GentleBirth’s philosophy and training opportunities!
For links to the resources Tracy outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/gentlebirthinstitute
Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!
...2016-04-2529 min
Dearest Doula with Nathalie SaenzEp. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy DoneganEp. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy Donegan
In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Tracy Donegan!
Tracy Donegan is a midwife, doula, and founder of the GentleBirth Institute. Listen in to todays episode to learn more GentleBirth’s philosophy and training opportunities!
For links to the resources Tracy outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/gentlebirthinstitute
Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!
...2016-04-2529 min
Vince RSS FeedGamblin Man1957, Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Gamblin’ Man / Putting On The Style’, the singers second UK No.1. It was the last UK No.1 to be released as a 78rpm as well as a 7′ vinyl record.He was the man who inspired a nation to sing skiffle and build their own t-chest bass
1960, Eddie Cochran was at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘Three Steps To Heaven’. The American singer had been killed 3 months earlier in a car crash while touring the UK.Dave Dee was a young rookie called to the crash
1962, Ray Charles started a 14...2013-06-2300 min
The Merseybeat Phenomenon and more!Spencer LeighSpencer’s recent books include biographies of the Merseysippi Jazz Band (Sweeping The Blues Away for Liverpool University) and the late Cavern DJ, Bob Wooler (The Best Of Fellas). His biography of Lonnie Donegan, Puttin’ On The Style, and Billy Fury, Wondrous Face, have had tremendous reviews. Sampe chapters from his books can be read on his website www.spencerleigh.demon.co.uk.2012-02-1000 min
50sw to 70s RevivalThe wonderful Les Reed OBEVince has an hour to create a new podcast and looks at some great songs
suggested by the group including Lonnie Donegan, Glen Campbell and
Andy Williams. However, the podcast featured the wonderful career of Les
Reed OBE the singer, songwriter and performer2012-01-3000 min