Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

Jennifer Campbell
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.

  1. Single Parent of 4, Income Streams, A Book, And Having Fun with It - Tami Gaines - S7 E88

    MAR 18

    Single Parent of 4, Income Streams, A Book, And Having Fun with It - Tami Gaines - S7 E88

    Five months. That’s how long it took my entire life to fall apart. I became unexpectedly pregnant with twins—already a mom of two and married for twelve years. When I told my husband, he gave me an ultimatum: him… or the babies. I couldn’t have both. I chose the babies. I didn’t like him very much anyway. Within weeks, I was on hospitalized bedrest, managing two kids at home with a husband who had already checked out in every way. I was suddenly single in every way that mattered. A few fun facts: My oldest daughter was born after 36 hours of labor, minutes from a c-section. The midwife literally pulled her out. My water broke on the 9th hole -- I was playing golf! My son was born accidentally at home! Yup...I'm one of those women you read about! I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 11. Currently, (as a true entrepreneur) I'm building: * Sexual Health Disruptor: Boom Boom Butter -- the world's 1st sexual lube with health benefits (https://boomboombutter.com/) * Health Disruptor: Revolutionary at-home blood spot testing for balance, diabetes, heart disease and many more!  (www.magpuretesting.com) * Growth strategist and corporate trainer (on all things innovation, leadership, soft skills, strategy & entrepreneurship) (www.tamigaines.com) * Author, Preemie Parents, 26 Ways to Grow with Your Premature Baby (several additional books and courses to come in 2026) * Course creator FIND HER HERE: Tami's Website tamigaines.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tami.gaines.129 Instagram instagram.com/tamigaines LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tamigaines YouTube  www.youtube.com/@BuildResilienceHere

    35 min
  2. Parenting as a Boy Mom, Children’s Speech Therapist in Orange County with Jessie Kensey - S7 E87

    MAR 4

    Parenting as a Boy Mom, Children’s Speech Therapist in Orange County with Jessie Kensey - S7 E87

    -Spent two years trying to conceive before welcoming her first child -Boy mom to a 3-year-old and 1-year-old -Launched her private speech therapy practice during maternity leave with her first son -Owner of Simply Speech Therapy and founder of Young Talker Academy, where she coaches parents on strategies to support their toddler's language development at home Jessie is a Speech Therapist, owner of a private practice in Orange County, CA, and parent coach for parents of toddlers who are late talkers FIND HER HERE: Website: https://www.simplyspeechtherapy.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekensey.slp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089971887864

    29 min
  3. Parenting and Finances - Reducing Stress to Increase Joy with Ryan Johnson - S7 E86

    FEB 25

    Parenting and Finances - Reducing Stress to Increase Joy with Ryan Johnson - S7 E86

    Everything changed when our son entered the world almost 3 years ago. We moved to a new state, launched a business, and my wife (who originally never wanted kids) decided to stay home. We now have 2 kids (our youngest, a daughter, just turned one).  I'm excited to share parts of my own experience becoming a parent and why those early years completely reshaped how I think about money, stress, and family life. My mission now is to help parents feel more grounded and confident in their financial world so they can be more present with the people who matter most. I work with families in their 30s and 40s who are juggling careers, childcare, saving, and the constant pressure to “get everything right.” I’ve seen how money stress quietly drains joy and energy from the home, and I believe clarity is one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves (and our kids). My work focuses on simplifying decisions, removing guilt and overwhelm, and helping parents align their money with the life they’re trying to build. If you’ve ever felt behind, unsure, or stretched thin, my goal is to show you that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and there’s a clearer way forward. I run a solo financial planning firm focused on high-earning parents ($200k+ per year).  FIND HIM HERE: www.Hundredfp.com Blog: Can I afford to stay home with the kids: https://www.hundredfp.com/blog/can-i-afford-to-stay-home-with-the-kids

    39 min
  4. Fertility Specialist & FREE Online Program, Host, Telehealth CEO with Gabriela Rosa - S7 E85

    FEB 18

    Fertility Specialist & FREE Online Program, Host, Telehealth CEO with Gabriela Rosa - S7 E85

    Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based, integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide. Gabriela also created and hosts The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands globally each year. Her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method® has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries, with published research demonstrating a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments. Gabriela Rosa is the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, the world’s first telehealth integrative medicine fertility clinic. She has scaled the institute into a multi–seven-figure global enterprise, leading a team of 30+ members across six continents and guiding over 204,000 people in 111+ countries through educational and clinical programs. FIND HER HERE: Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/Gabriela Rosa https://www.facebook.com/FertilitySpecialistGabrielaRosa https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabrielarosa/ https://x.com/gabrielarosa https://www.tiktok.com/@gabrielarosafertility?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FREE BOOK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1q5RJSIx7M Fertility Challenge: https://fc.fertilitybreakthrough.com/fertility-challengeInfertility Diagnostic Tool: https://gabrielarosa.samcart.com/products/what-your-doctor-isnt-testing-but-should Fertility Breakthrough https://www.instagram.com/fertilitybreakthrough/ https://www.facebook.com/rosainstitutefertilitybreakthrough TalkSex Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talksex-with-gabriela-rosa/id1587037481 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielarosa_talksex/ Twitter: https://x.com/talksexpodcast?s=21&t=lwWaCKsiAmQM1pGIsdMIzg

    36 min
  5. From Pregnant and Terrified to Stepping Into her Confidence with Siena Dean - S7 E84

    FEB 16

    From Pregnant and Terrified to Stepping Into her Confidence with Siena Dean - S7 E84

    When I first found out I was expecting I was completely terrified. I thought my career was going to be completely derailed.  Throughout the process I gained my confidence and went on to have an unmedicated birth and receive a promotion that same year.  I am now pregnant with my second and walking in that same confidence. It has not been easy but I have found strength in the journey and I am the better for it. I would love to share my lows and the tools I used to get to where I am now.  FIND HER HERE:https://www.linkedin.com/in/siena-dean/

    39 min
  6. Veterans, Fitness, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Marriage & Parenting - Melany & Auston Alvarez S7 E83

    FEB 13

    Veterans, Fitness, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Marriage & Parenting - Melany & Auston Alvarez S7 E83

    This was a very real, raw, detailed sharing of a marriage and birth story. I adore them. We took a deep dive into their birth story, and we took our time. I hope you will love their story as much as I do. I included a couple of photos and the “baby catch” video we talked about. Every story is worth sharing, we should be a village after all. Melany & Auston—Marine and Army Ranger veteran couple navigating the transition from military life, to marriage, to parenthood. Candid conversation about fitness, resiliency, pregnancy, labor/birth story, identity shifts, marriage challenges, postpartum realities, and building a strong family foundation.  Instagram handles: @melzys @austonraine

    1h 25m
  7. From Not Wanting Kids, To A 2 Year Old & Nursing Clothing Business (Hone) - Toni Toomey S7 E82

    FEB 4

    From Not Wanting Kids, To A 2 Year Old & Nursing Clothing Business (Hone) - Toni Toomey S7 E82

    - Tried for a home birth, midwives missed that my baby was breech, had an unplanned c-section - Incredible breastfeeding journey (SO thankful) that continues today, my daughter turned 2  - Realized when I was re-entering work and society that there was a major lack of nursing-access clothing that didn't *look* like nursingwear, I hated the chest zippers and extra flaps because I felt like they were obvious and distracting.  - We prioritize natural fibers as a family, based on the research coming out of places like NIH and Mt. Sinai that connect synthetic fabrics with hormone disruption - Decided to build my own fashion brand that combined hormone-safe fabrics with nursing access dresses I'm the founder of Hone, hormone-safe apparel for postpartum moms in the nursing stage.  FIND HER HERE: wearhone.com https://www.instagram.com/wear.hone/ https://www.instagram.com/toni.toomey/ PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/thepostpartumstandard/

    37 min
  8. The Intimacy Shift: Why Our Relationships Shift & How to Shift Them Back - Dan Sneider S7 E81

    JAN 28

    The Intimacy Shift: Why Our Relationships Shift & How to Shift Them Back - Dan Sneider S7 E81

    -1st Time Parent (How we navigated an unplanned pregnancy and had a magical birth center birth experience) -2nd Time Parent (We had our 2nd baby in an AirBnB during the pandemic!) -My Wounded Healer Journey in Life and Relationships (Marriage, Divorce, Parenting & Coparenting) -Applying Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques with couples seeking to explore intimacy, communication, and secure attachment in their relationship after having babies. -The Intimacy Shift: A Blueprint to Move from Conflict to Lasting Connection (New group program integrating 15 years of experience as a couples therapist) I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in working with couples and individuals seeking to improve intimacy in their relationships.  My signature 12-week program ‘The Intimacy Shift: A Blueprint for Moving from Conflict to Lasting Connection’ is open to anybody ready to build or re-build their intimate connection. FIND HIM HERE:https://intimacyshift.com/

    34 min
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.

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