Heather wrote a Facebook Post that went viral two years ago. Have you ever noticed in the scriptures men are always going up into the mountains to commune with god? Yet in the scriptures we hardly ever hear of women going to the mountains, and we know why-right? Because the women were too busy keeping […]
God Comes to Women in Pregnancy and Birth – Interview with Heather Read More »
“Yea, and it came to pass that the Lord did visit us with assurances that he would deliver us; yea, insomuch that he did speak peace to our souls, and did grant unto us great faith, and did cause us that we should hope for our deliverance in him” (Alma 58:11).
This is Part 2 of Cherise’s birth story. I love how the words of one of my favorite songs gave Cherise strength when she felt like giving up.
It was so Special and Normal (Sacred Space for Birth, Part 2) Read More »
Cherise is an Arizona Mother, Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Crafter, and Creator of the marvelous “Big Baby Project” (a website full of empowering vaginal births of babies 9 lbs and over). I love how her story illustrates what I wrote about in my essay “Unity with Providers of Care” in The Gift of Giving Life. I love that Cherise continued to search and pray until she found the right care provider for her. -Lani
The Weight of My Decision, Caused Me to Doubt )Sacred Space for Birth, Part 1) Read More »
I used affirmations throughout my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies and I know they helped me to create what I wanted. I really put affirmations to the test when I moved to the snowy mountains of Utah from the sunny beaches of California. In this weeks episode, I share how affirmations helped me with that change
How Affirmations can Powerfully Help with Your Birth Read More »
Listen to how this mom adjusted after her surprise pregnancy. The Gift of Giving Life played a big role in helping her to adjust!
Surprise Pregnancy 6 Weeks After the Wedding! Read More »
Felice shares her experiences with meditation, starting with pregnancy and how that changed her life. Breath is so powerful and we usually don’t even connect to it. Breathing is something we all do and all have access to. And we can let it breathe us or we can consciously choose to breathe. This can change
“Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?” Alma 5:14 Life as a doula. Every birth changes me in some way. I always learn. Often the lessons are unexpected. A little over three years ago, I attended at birth that I recognize as one of those unexpected yet key experiences that shape a doula.
Their Hearts Were Changed Read More »
So I am always looking for a good book to read and stumbled upon The Story of the Trapp Family Singers: The Story Which Inspired the Sound of Music on my mother-in-law’s bookshelf. I was hoping to find something that was not only entertaining but inspiring as well. It didn’t disappoint. I have always loved
Hidden Inside the Book, which Inspired The Sound of Music, are 3 Beautiful Birth Stories Read More »
I have already interviewed all of the authors of The Gift of Giving Life. So today, you finally get to hear my interview! The person behind the voice you hear sharing stories and wisdom from so many contributors.
Meet Sheridan – Author and Podcast Host of The Gift of Giving Life Read More »
