Moon & Mother Podcast
This is a podcast for birthing people, parents, and anyone who wants the real conversations we don’t hear enough about!I’m a doula talking all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, trauma, advocacy, mental health, and what it actually looks like to parent in today’s world. We’ll share birth stories, expert voices, hard truths, and empowering education without fear-mongering or sugarcoatingThis space is honest, inclusive, pro-choice, pro-education, and rooted in bodily autonomy. Come learn, unlearn, feel seen, and remember you’re not alone!
Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is one of the most misunderstood and rarely talked about maternal mental health conditions and yet, it’s one of the most serious.
In this episode, we’re opening the door to a conversation many shy away from. Postpartum psychosis doesn’t make someone a bad mother, it means they need urgent care, support, and compassion. Behind the stigma are real families, real pain, and stories that deserve to be told with honesty and humanity.
We talk about what postpartum psychosis actually is, the warning signs that should never be ignored, and why early...
Dads Matter Too
In a world where motherhood often takes center stage, we sometimes forget the powerful, irreplaceable role fathers play. This episode is a reminder that dads matter too, not just as providers, but as emotional anchors, partners, and active participants in the parenting journey.
We’re talking about the unseen weight dads carry, the pressure to “stay strong,” and the lack of support many fathers face especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. From showing up at appointments to navigating their own mental health, dads deserve space, recognition, and support just as much as moms do.
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Let’s Talk About Sex After Birth
Sex after birth is one of the most talked about but least honestly discussed parts of postpartum life. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in a real, non-judgmental, evidence-based way.
We’re talking about why the standard 6-week wait isn’t just a suggestion it’s about healing from a literal internal wound where the placenta detached. Think about it this way: you wouldn’t ignore medical guidance for healing anywhere else in your body your uterus deserves that same care.
But healing isn’t just physical.
From shifting hormones to sleep dep...
10 cm But Not Ready to Push? Let’s Talk About It
Just listened to this episode and feeling a little overwhelmed?
That’s where I come in!
Coaching gives you a space to ask questions, talk things through, and actually feel supported not just informed.
Because hearing it is one thing… having someone guide you through it is everything.
Let’s connect 🤍
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Surviving the ‘Is It Time?’ Texts
If you're in the final weeks of pregnancy, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Your phone starts buzzing constantly… “Any baby yet?” “Still pregnant?” “Is today the day?”
And while these messages usually come from a place of love and excitement, they can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and even emotionally exhausting when you're already navigating the final stretch of pregnancy.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to survive the flood of “Is the baby here yet?” texts without losing your sanity.
I’m sharing practical ways to protect your peace, set boundaries...
Jordyn’s Birth Stories
In our longest episode yet, we’re welcoming our very first guest, Jordyn Franke. Jordyn is a military spouse and mom of two who courageously shares her real, raw journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
In this episode, Jordyn opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the deeply personal moments that shaped her experiences becoming a mother. From navigating pregnancy to processing her birth experiences and adjusting to postpartum life, her story is honest, powerful, and incredibly important.
Real lived experiences matter, and Jordyn’s story is one that so many parents will be able...
How to Make Your Birth Setting Feel Safe
Birth isn’t just physical it’s deeply emotional and hormonal. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your birth space feel safe, calm, and supportive whether you’re birthing at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. Because when you feel safe, your body works better!
Why Safety Matters in Birth
We break down the science in simple terms:
Birth relies heavily on oxytocin the hormone that fuels contractions.Stress hormones like adrenaline can slow or stall labor.Feeling observed, unsupported, or uncomfortable can impact how labor progresses.Your P...
How to Actually Ask for Help After the Baby Comes
Bringing home a new baby is beautiful but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about something many parents struggle with: asking for help postpartum.
So many families are told “it takes a village,” yet no one teaches us how to actually build or use that village. Today we break down why asking for help feels hard, why support matters for recovery and mental health, and practical ways to communicate your needs without guilt.
In This Episode We Discuss:
Why postpartum support is essential not a luxury...Choosing Your Birth Setting
Choosing where you give birth is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during pregnancy and it’s about so much more than just location. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to choose the hospital setting that feels right for you, your values, and your birth goals.
Whether you’re newly pregnant, weighing your options, or reconsidering where you plan to deliver, this episode will help you feel empowered, prepared, and confident in choosing the setting that best supports your needs and your birth vision.
When Should You Hire a Doula?
Thinking about hiring a doula but unsure when the right time actually is? In this episode, we’re breaking down the ideal time to bring a doula onto your birth team and why earlier support can completely change your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
Whether you just saw two pink lines or you’re nearing your due date, this episode will help you understand when doula support can be most beneficial and how hiring at different stages impacts your care.
Key Takeaways:
✨ There is no “wrong” time to hire a doula support is valuable a...
“Are You Sure?” — Sterilization Counseling, Consent, and Doing Better for Women
In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the real conversation around sterilization including tubal ligation and salpingectomy and why so many women are still being asked, “Are you sure you don’t want more children?” instead of being fully educated on potential risks, long-term effects, and life after surgery.
Why is the focus often on future babies… instead of future health?
We explore:
The pressure many women feel when making permanent reproductive decisionsInformed consent vs. subtle coercionWhat providers may discuss — and what sometimes gets overlookedPotential long-term effects and complications women deserve to know aboutHow to...New Ways to Work With Me (Virtual Doula Support & More)
You deserve support even if you don’t want someone physically in the room!
In this episode, I break down my brand new Virtual Doula Care Package and how it offers comprehensive prenatal education, real-time labor support, and postpartum check-ins all virtually.
From practicing breathing and labor positions to having someone on call when contractions start, to postpartum feeding support and mental health referrals this package was created to meet families exactly where they are. Because evidence-based, compassionate support should be accessible and flexible!
find more about our virtual doula support here:https://mo...
How to Advocate for Yourself in the Delivery Room
Birth is one of the most vulnerable and powerful experiences of your life and your voice deserves to be heard in it.
In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to advocate for yourself in the delivery room. From communicating your preferences clearly, to navigating unexpected changes in your birth plan, to working with your care team instead of against them I’m breaking down practical, non-confrontational ways to speak up with confidence!
We’ll talk about:
• How to prepare before labor so you feel empowered
• What informed consent ac...
I’m Still Here: My Postpartum Journey
Postpartum changed me in ways I didn’t expect and not all of them were beautiful or Instagram-worthy. In this episode, I’m sharing my real postpartum journey: the physical recovery, the emotional whiplash, the identity shift, and the quiet moments no one really talks about. This is an unfiltered conversation about what happens after the baby arrives, for anyone who’s been there, is there now, or wants a more honest picture of motherhood.
Postpartum resources: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/postpartum-resources
https://postpartum.net
https://www.wdhospital.org/wdh/servic...
Liquid Gold & Loud Truths
Breastmilk may be liquid gold but, consent is priceless. In episode 3, we unpack the realities of breastfeeding, including the often misunderstood “every 2 hours” rule, how consent applies to feeding parents and why education matters more than rigid guidelines. This is a real, unfiltered conversation about feeding your baby while honoring your body, your limits, and your choices.
Support, Not Substitution: Understanding Doulas
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common and misunderstood questions in birth and postpartum care: What exactly is a doula and what is a doula not?
We talk about the real role of doulas, how they support birthing people and families emotionally, physically, and informationally, and why hiring a doula is about adding support not replacing partners, family members, or loved ones.
Whether you’re pregnant, supporting someone who is, or just curious about doula care, this episode will help clear up myths, set realistic expectations, and explain how doulas work...
Episode One: My Path to Doula Work
In This Episode, We Talk About:
•Giving birth during Covid in 2020 and 2022
•How lack of support shaped my path to doula work
•Why everyone deserves access to care and advocacy
Resources & Mentions:
•DONA International
•Birthing Gently
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