Shows
Birthful[Birth Stories] Why It Was Still a Party Despite the 30 Hours of Persistent Back Pain, with Laurel GourrierLaurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her hospital birth experience— even though it was long and hard— often felt like a big party, thanks to the support of her partner, parents, and in-laws. She tells Adriana Lozada how their care and the constant communication of her wishes created a safe and joyful space in which she could birth, even leading her parents to open their home for the birth of her second child.If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia, and our episode...2024-01-0638 min
Doula StoriesSeason Finale(Recorded in the fall of 2021, released in Jan 2022) Ajira and Keelia wrap up the season by sharing what they've been up to, and recommending their favorite birth/reproductive justice-related podcasts and resources.
If you want to follow along on Ajira's or Keelia's personal journeys or learn more about their offerings, you can find Ajira @ajira on IG or on their website (www.ajiradarch.com), and Keelia is @doulakeelia on IG and their website is doulakeelia.com
Ajira & Keelia's favorite podcasts (in no particular order):
- Birthright, hosted by Kimberley Seals Allers: birthrightpodcast.com2022-01-0547 min
Okay, Keep it Sex E!Ebbs & FlowsOKIS podcast host, Erica Butler, has Laurel Gourrier (@lgdoula) on the show! She’s a doula, a breastfeeding advocate extraordinaire, co-founder of the Birth Stories in Color Podcast (@birthstoriesincolor), mama of 2, wife & just an overall dope human being! Since we recorded this episode on Vagina Appreciation Day, discussions of the proudest moments of our vagina’s definitely kick things off, we also talk about the messages about our bodies we received growing up, orgasms (specifically just how many there are – trust me you’ll be surprised!), having open and honest communication about sex within...2021-05-091h 08