The Birth Lounge Podcast

Today's episode features the founders of Fuel Up TV and Fitness Foods. Erika and Tiffany are sister who started a business together then became mothers together. Then, they began to see drastic change when they started to be intentional about their diets together. Ultimately this led to changes in their children's diet as well and growing a thriving business based on a passion and personal experience. They give us all the information on sugar detox and foods that will fuel you each day. Happy Tuesday and huge congrats on the birth of Luka! I made a freebie for you with the yummiest one-handed snacks! Check it out!

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Nutrition in pregnancy is something that inevitably comes up for everyone. Lainey Younkin and HeHe are breaking it down trimester by trimester and then into the postpartum period. From counting calories, to eating a specific number of meals, eating this and not eating that.. the information overwhelm is real. Lainey shares her her tips for finding the right fit for your body, plus her thoughts on cravings during pregnancy and satisfying your sweet tooth. We are also sharing tips to reframe the way you view that number on the scale. Join us for this fun conversation about body image and healthy eating. Happy Tuesday! 

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HeHe is diving into what it's like to work with her as your doula. She loves to tell people about birth and educating people so they can take control of their own birth. She talks about why each piece of the puzzle in important when preparing for your birth. She's sharing her secret formula of wedding planner + physical trainer + hiking guide to create the perfect balance to the TBH approach! 

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WARNING: Talk about traumatic birth 

In this episode, HeHe gets down and dirty with manipulation in the birth world. She sheds light on toxic relationships and the impact they can have on someone's birthing experience. She will also share her favorite resources to help you get honest, evidence-based information and practices, plus she shares stories that she has witnessed of parents facing unacceptable care. Before you walk away, she will tell you the 5 most important things to do to advocate for yourself and stay in control of your birth. Happy friday,yal! 

Finding the right style for your ever-changing body can be hard. From trying to conceive to dressing the bump to your postpartum body, fashion can have a profound impact on the way that you feel and take on each day! HeHe is chatting with Helena Grant, founder of HGrant Style, and the creative genius behind the Wardrobe Capsule! She is here to give you all the in's and out's, how-to's, and yummy goodness concerning style for all stages of being a mom! Helena's energy will come bursting through your speakers and light your life up in a way that you didn't know was possible! 

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WARNING: Talk of suicide 

HeHe has been building her Tranquility Tribe and #tbhbirthing since 2016! But, it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. HeHe has been bullied by a doula right here in the city of Boston--a doula in her own community! That's right, today HeHe is diving into the harassment and online abuse that she has endured and is sharing a glimpse into other stories of doulas being bullied. Through sharing her story, she is raising awareness to an all too common problem, plus helping you prepare to set boundaries and stay in control of the energy surrounding your pregnancy and birth. Join HeHe as she uncovers and shines light on bullying happening the birth world and in her own backyard of Boston! She's sharing her raw thoughts in this one! 

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