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.
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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
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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
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Listen to how this mom adjusted after her surprise pregnancy. The Gift of Giving Life played a big role in helping her to adjust!
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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.
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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.
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I was asked to speak in church (sort of) on Christmas Day and some of the message I think is perfect for a New Year, so I am recycling it here. You Already Are What You Are Becoming Perhaps some of you have already set your New Year’s intentions. Even if you haven’t, that’s okay.
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Have you ever picked a word of the year? Did you for 2021? Do you remember what it was? Did it help you in any way? Often people don’t remember their word… but I have a simple 5 step process to guide you through God helping you choose a word for your year. Sign up
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