Mother's Path

Emily Swann
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Welcome to Mother's Path (previously Maiden's Path, Mother's Roots). A podcast exploring the profound transformation of becoming a mother. Hosted by Emily Swann, RN, IBCLC and Taylor Ricketts, RN, IBCLC. Through storytelling and shared experience, we weave wisdom on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding into the heart of motherhood. Guided by radical responsibility and deep maturity, we empower mothers to trust themselves, honor their instincts, and embrace motherhood with confidence. Join us for honest conversation, expert insight, and a restoration of the sacred path.

  1. 3D AGO

    rethinking the sick season

    In this episode, we challenge the narrative that children simply get sick all winter long. We explore the idea that illness isn’t a seasonal inevitability and that winter may not be the villain we’ve made it out to be. Instead, we look deeper.  We explore how children are deeply responsive to their environment and especially to the nervous system of their mother. What if winter sickness is less about cold weather and more about disconnection from rhythm, rest, and regulation? Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy → 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement | Grounded Mother | Book Lactation Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    39 min

  2. FEB 9

    birth sovereignty

    In our Season 3 premiere, Emily shares the story of Wally’s birth - a freebirth in the quiet of her own home, attended only by her husband while her children slept nearby. Whether you are planning a hospital birth, homebirth, exploring what autonomy in motherhood means to you, or simply curious, this conversation invites you to reflect on where your power lives. Gentle note: Freebirth is a deeply personal decision. This episode shares one woman’s lived experience and is not medical advice. Every mother deserves informed, thoughtful support in whatever setting she chooses. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy → 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement | Grounded Mother | Book Lactation Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    38 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    living seasonally: light and environment

    Our season finale episode, just in time for a seasonal shift! Emily prepares to welcome baby number three and Taylor gears up for a move to Northern Michigan for the winter.  We are taking stock of what it means to live seasonally. Aligning our lives with the shifts in light, temperature, and energy. From morning sun to slower winter days, we talk about how following the current of the natural world may lead to a deeper sense of harmony in the body and the home. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    40 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    nourishing the female body

    One of our favorite episodes yet! This week we chat about what it really means to nourish the female body. How simple, intentional choices can restore balance, energy, and vitality. Rediscovering what it means to be well-fed, well-rested, and deeply supported. Join us! Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us! Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    54 min

  5. 10/19/2025

    in our nature: familial roles

    This week we’re talking about our ideas around natural rhythms and roles that exist within our families - the mother as nurturer and nourisher, the father as protector and provider. Not as boxes to fit into, but as energies that bring balance and wholeness to the home. We explore what it feels like when we live within these roles, and what happens when they’re forgotten or flipped. It’s a nuanced conversation about remembering who we are sprinkled with a little bit of humor. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    36 min

  6. 10/19/2025

    remembering were wild

    In this episode, we talk about returning to our wild design - syncing with the sun, seasons, and our instincts. When we stop fighting our nature and start living closer to it, life begins to feel more alive, more easeful, more true. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    51 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    remembering we’re wild

    In this episode, we talk about returning to our wild design - syncing with the sun, seasons, and our instincts. When we stop fighting our nature and start living closer to it, life begins to feel more alive, more easeful, more true. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    51 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    no one will save you

    We are exploring what it means to truly take ownership of your life - as a woman, a mother, a creator. We are often given the message to wait for rescue, for permission, for the right moment or right person. But what if no one is coming? What if you are the one you’ve been waiting for? We talk about stepping out of the victim mindset and into radical responsibility. Reclaiming the power to shape your reality, your home, your motherhood, your days. This conversation is about remembering that everything begins and ends with you. Follow us on Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding & @taylorricketts_ Video editing by @crownedonevisuals Sponsor: Sauna Space Red Light Therapy 10% Off Your Sauna Space Dynamic Infant Movement For Breastfeeding And Beyond The Ultimate Guide To Perinatal Nutrition Book an Appointment Subscribe, share, leave a review, connect with us!

    45 min
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Welcome to Mother's Path (previously Maiden's Path, Mother's Roots). A podcast exploring the profound transformation of becoming a mother. Hosted by Emily Swann, RN, IBCLC and Taylor Ricketts, RN, IBCLC. Through storytelling and shared experience, we weave wisdom on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding into the heart of motherhood. Guided by radical responsibility and deep maturity, we empower mothers to trust themselves, honor their instincts, and embrace motherhood with confidence. Join us for honest conversation, expert insight, and a restoration of the sacred path.

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  • Creator
    Emily Swann
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emily Swann
  • Show Website
    Mother's Path