You are not ready for today's episode! This one is too good! HeHe is sitting down with a mom of 3 and is the epitome of a birth warrior. She has three very different birth stories to share and for the first time ever, we are diving into nothing for birth stories! Rachel continued to push the boundaries and advocate for her ideal birth. Through each birth she learned new information and used it to prepare her next birth until she achieved her ideal birth situation and the ultimate pride in her body. She is here to tell us how to find that type of trust and respect in your body to take control of your birth! This may be the most empowering episode yet! Happy Tuesday! 

Today's episode is inspired by a combination of background chatter, TED Talks, Netflix series, and various blogs. I'm diving into the brain and how humans receive and process, how we block out information, and how people can manipulate others by mastering these skills. I am sharing the definition of concentration and why it's important to know these. I will teach your how to engage your brain visually and emotionally while engaging your sense of hearing too. Throwing in some gratitude as usual and wah-lah! You have a wonderful focus tool! Tune in to train your brain! Happy Friday, yal!

Last week's episode is all about the midwifery bill H.4655 in Massachusetts and one side of the bill. This week we are diving into part 2. HeHe is sitting down with Diana Snyder to discuss the other side of bill H.4655. Diana is a Health Care Attorney, who, when she made the move to Massachusetts, was shocked to find her expectations let down by the amount of legislation in homebirth midwifery. This led to her frustration manifesting as the fuel to advocate for a cause she do deeply believes in--midwifery regulation. This episode shares some shocking stats and serious things to consider when forming your thoughts around this issue. Happy Tuesday!

Today, it's all about birthing at your home! HeHe is chatting with Joyce Hunt-Kimball, a Homebirth Midwife in Massachusetts, about fear-based care in the homebirth world, how safe homebirth really is, what happens when challenges arise, and the legislation that is threatening the rights of women across the state of Massachusetts. HeHe asks Joyce questions sent in from listeners and they dive into the most commonly asked questions about home birth care. This episode will also share a bill that impacts women's health and limits the freedom of birthing people. Joyce is fighting bill H.1189 (since drafted as H.4655) and is here to explain why H.4655 is restrictive on women's rights and the ability to choose their own care. This is part 1 of Homebirth Midwifery Legislation. Happy Tuesday, yal! 

Today, HeHe is helping you budget for your baby! HeHe is sitting down with Nicole Leguern, a mom of four kids and Financial Planner, to dive deep into our bank accounts! This episode is all about what you should know about saving for a baby. Whether you've been saving for years or today is the first day of forever, you will walk away from this episode with solid steps to help you reign in your spending and starting pinching those pennies...or at least counting them. From how much kids really cost to money saving life-hacks, Nicole has so much to share! Happy Tuesday, yal! 

Last week, HeHe shared her tips for packing your birth bag for the hospital or birth center. This week, she shares what SHE brings to births in her ninja-turte-green back pack to each birth. It's not so much about what she brings as it is her energy in the birth room. She shares why each of these things play a role in the environment of your birth room! Happy Friday, yal!

Packing for your birth experience can be a tantalizing task. Some people have no clue where to start while others feel like they can't possibly prepare enough. Some folks want to pack all the things while some wonder why they need to bring anything at all. HeHe gets asked "What should I pack for my birth" so regularly and she's here to share it all with you today! Enjoy a free download and the blog for this episode in the show notes! Dive into today's episode to hear part one of a two part series all bout packing for your birth! Happy Friday, yal! 

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