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Birth
What is the Remarkable Connection Between Biology, Buffers, Birth and the Gospel? – Episode 21
I’m taking a Biology class right now and to help myself learn concepts I try to apply them to something I can easily relate to. And since I love birth, well you know, I compare biology or psychology (or whatever) to birth. In studying the pH scale, I learned about “buffers” or a pair of substances, …
How was Planning an Unmedicated Birth for My Own Spiritual Growth? – Episode 20
Something I used to frequently say regarding childbirth was that I was born in the last days because Heavenly Father knew I couldn’t handle a natural childbirth and knew I needed epidurals. It was something I would always joke about, but also really believed. I might be mentally strong, spiritually strong, but physically strong? No way. That was not for me. I wasn’t a hardy pioneer woman that pushed handcarts and gave birth along the Mormon trail. Heavenly Father knew me and knew my mental and physical limitations. Or so I thought.
Each of my births transformed me in a powerful way – Episode 18
Part 2 of our interview with Melissa “Each of my births changed me in a different way.” Sheridan Melissa shared how her third birth gave her confidence and joy. How her 4th birth stripped her down and humbled her. It also gave her more power than she had ever experienced. She also shares what advice …
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Wait, I am supposed birth how? This revelation tested my faith. – Episode 17
In an interview with Melissa for this podcast episode. she shared the spiritual journey of her 3rd and 4th births. “As I sat in the celestial room, I heard revelation for how my next birth would be. It would just be me and my husband and NOT a midwife! I was shocked, …
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How a Hymn Helped Bring a Safe Resolution to a Birth – Episode 15
Andrea’s First Birth I remember the first time I even talked to Andrea on the phone and feeling her wonderful spirit as we talked about my Hypnobabies classes. I was so excited when she and her husband Jordan took my class and then honored when they asked me to be at their birth. By then …
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It is Interesting How Viewing Birth as Spiritual, Transforms Everything – Interview with Heather – Episode 13
Heather shares her birth stories and how focusing on charity helped her shift one of her births into a more spiritual event. And of course we talk about all of the joy and challenges of helping to birth The Gift of Giving Life The Gift of Giving Life helped me articulate all of those thoughts …
Supported by Angels – a Beautiful Birth Story that was Actually Amazing – Episode 9
I came to know Janice when she took childbirth classes from me while she was pregnant with her first baby. We have become friends since and work together in our local ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) chapter. I also had the privilege of being present at the birth of her third baby which was also …
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3 Simple Tips to add Blessing Way Awesomeness to a “Normal” Baby Shower – Episode 7
You are helping to host a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for the mom. A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to …
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I Gave Birth with God Right Beside Me – a Spiritual Cesarean Birth – Episode 4
All births are a spiritual experience. Sometimes we just need to have the eyes to see, and ears to hear, to be aware of it. And yes, cesarean births can be just a spiritual as vaginal births. Kirsten shares her sweet thoughts with us. I love that she prayed and asked for a specific …
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