Synopsis
I LOVE to interview!!! I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about my own experiences, but the podcast gives your story a place to shine! It's not about being rich and famous or well spoken. Simply listen to someone's story evolve, share in their journey of trials, tribulations and ultimately what makes them #triumphwithlove!!! You can contact me to be a guest - everyone has a story that should have a voice and wings. Or hang out and listen to people being their amazing, awesome selves!
Episodes
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Internal Medicine, Obesity, Menopause Doctor, Infertility and 2 Boys with Dr Sara Trigero - S7 E98
09/09/2026 Duration: 38minRaised my nephew for much of my teens (my sister, 10 years older, lived at home). I was a surrogate parent before I was even an adult myself.That early taste of "parenthood" left me terrified to have my own kids until I met my husband and knew it would be different.I came off birth control to start trying, and irregular periods confirmed what I'd long suspected: PCOS.I worked with my OB and a fertility team for both pregnancies in awe of how precisely they manage the endocrine system.That struggle inspired additional learning: became Obesity Medicine certified to understand the hormone-weight connection.Realized women hit the same wall at menopause so pursued Menopause Society certification too.Founded Achieve Health NV in Reno so patients get real time and a real ear because they are hard and impact people profoundly.Both my boys were very content where they were. My first arrived at 41 weeks after two failed induction attempts and a c-section, my second was a planned c-section because my cerv
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Careen Driven to SAHM to Owning Connected Health NV - Jaymie Hornback - S7 E97
02/09/2026 Duration: 40minLOCAL EDITION EPISODE! -Having babies in my early 20's, leaving my career to be a SAHM-Being a mom and wanting a career (overcoming mom guilt)-Autoimmune conditions and motherhood (diagnosed following the birth of my 1st daughter)-The importance of advocacy in the L&D room-Baby led weaning and my kids nutrition-Struggles with nursing and the pushing through-Two different kids, with different parental needs and navigating that-Raising kids that are contrary to societal norms (Nutrition, Sports, Sleep and Screens)I am the owner and health education practitioner at Connected Health. Also- a Nutrition Therapist in training. I work with clients to help manage their health, navigate/manage/understand their chronic illness, and educate parents on the importance of childhood nutrition. Focused on foundational health to improve quality of life.FIND HER HERE:www.connectedhealthnv.comhttps://www.instagram.com/connectedhealthnv/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584133765088
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From Infertility to Birthwork and Creating The Lifespan Birth Method™ with Toni Curtis - S7 E96
26/08/2026 Duration: 42minAfter 17 years of misdiagnosed infertility and repeated early miscarriages, I became a mom against the odds. That deep desire to have a family is what pulled me into this work.My first birth nearly killed me. My daughter was stuck, I told them the position I needed and was ignored, and three hours later it became an emergency. Forceps, a fourth-degree tear, a hemorrhage. I almost died on that table. Then I had to fight to breastfeed my own baby, after being told my infertility was the reason they couldn't help. It wasn't.I've since parented my children through real medical conditions, including sickle cell, and learned firsthand how often families are sent home without answers.Today I'm mom to two loud, joyful kids tearing up my house. My son just wants to play Uno. My daughter is a princess who spins on the floor constantly. Everything I survived became the reason I refuse to let anyone who walks through my door go through what I did.I'm the founder of Birthwise, a Charlotte-based materna
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How Severe Postpartum Depression Changed His Practice To Help Women - Josh & Leah Swigart - S7 E95
05/08/2026 Duration: 48minLOCAL EDITION EPISODE! Leah and I have four children. I was in graduate school when we met, and then I worked on the road as a PSYCH NP in Prisons, when we had our first three kids. After every pregnancy, Leah had postpartum depression, but after our third child, it was severe and coupled with the onset of COVID. It was a long journey out of that time, and after the most recent child, Leah has used the PBM P4 protocol to stave off PPD. I own Peak Body & Mind in Reno, NevadaLeah has a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, but has chosen to stay home since we had our first child 10 years ago. She even gave up her master's program to raise the kids. FIND HIM HERE: www.peakbodymind.comhttps://www.instagram.com/peakbodyandmind_https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588819450080
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After her 4th Birth, Physician Created NayaCare to Help Moms with Sonal Patel - S7 E94
05/08/2026 Duration: 36minYou don’t truly grasp a challenge until you face it yourself. As a physician, I understood the gaps in postpartum care—but as a new mom, I lived them courtesy of my four sons. Collectively, I have endured postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, uterine infection, 3-4 degree tears, c-section, natural delivery, pre-eclampsia, VBACs, breastfeeding struggles--and the American healthcare system failed me. I am physician, more specifically a pediatrician, neonatologist, and lactation specialist. With all my privilege on paper, my own healthcare system failed me...so what about other mothers. Seven years ago, I started on the journey to change our medical postpartum care system. I realized that better care doesn’t just help individual mothers; it can lower our nation’s alarming maternal mortality rate and prevent postpartum depression. In the U.S., two-thirds of maternal deaths happen after birth, yet moms wait weeks for a checkup while newborns get immediate care. I launched and run NayaCare and Naya AIFIND H
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Updates on Authentikid - keeping kids safe online - with Lisa Manns - S7 E93
15/07/2026 Duration: 49minWe built what we are calling the Digital Village SDK which helps corporate web and app designers, parents and educators stay compliant with GRC laws, and create a safer on and offline experience for kids.FIND HER HERE:X and LinkedIn : LisaManns6AuthentiKid everywhere elsehttps:://www.authentikid.comOUR FIRST EPISODE 6/14/2024:https://youtu.be/aUufP8urOgk
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Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Therapist Teaching Love and Infertility with Dr. Clay Brigance - S7 E92
03/06/2026 Duration: 46minDr Clay and his wife experienced their own infertility journey, an experience that tested them deeply but ultimately brought them closer together.That outcome sparked a defining question: Why do some couples grow closer after infertility or pregnancy loss, while others grow apart?Pursuing this question, Dr. Clay studied more than 1,000 couples navigating infertility and reproductive loss. His findings identified four consistent factors—the Four Pillars of Connection—that predict resilience in relationships facing reproductive trauma.His research has informed clinical practice, been published in leading journals, and is now used by therapists and couples worldwide. To serve local clients, he founded Shiloh Counseling in Ballwin, Missouri, specializing in reproductive grief and relationship counseling.Dr. Clay Brigance, PhD, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, researcher, and nationally recognized specialist in couple therapy for infertility and reproductive grief. He is the founder and clinical director
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Corporate Life to Parenting Through Divorce and Fertility Coaching with Sonia Ribas - S7 E91
01/05/2026 Duration: 32minFormer corporate executive turned fertility coach after my own path into motherhood awakened something deeper in meMother of three children, navigating parenting as a single mom after a high conflict divorceExperienced the emotional and identity shift of becoming a parent while building a business and redefining my lifeParenting has been one of my greatest teachers in surrender, patience, and self awarenessBalancing ambition, motherhood, and healing from relationship traumaSupporting my children through transitions, co parenting dynamics, and emotional resilienceDeeply passionate about breaking the silence around fertility struggles and motherhood challengesHave now helped welcome 700 plus babies through my work, supporting women before pregnancy and into motherhoodBelieve there is no perfect way to become or be a parent, only a more supported and empowered wayI am the founder of The Fertility Solution, a global fertility coaching program.I am a fertility coach with over 15 years of experience and have helped
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IUI, IVF and a 3-Year Journey to Becoming “Human Dad with Tony Berardo - S7 E90
22/04/2026 Duration: 41minWe went through 3 IUI's and 2 IVF's, over a 3 year journey trying to get pregnant, then finally - we had our baby girl. During this time of trying to conceive we dealt with various health scares, I was let go from my job and had a family death... all within a few weeks. It was a low point in our relationship but we stuck together and pulled through. I own a content agency and an apparel brand for Dads.We started it because being a dad is heavy.Human Dad wasn’t born in a group chat looking for laughs.It was born in the quiet moments — when responsibility hits harder than you expected, and there’s no manual, no applause, and no reset button...FIND HIM HERE: humandad.comhttps://www.instagram.com/humandadbrand
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Parent, CEO of HomeschoolToGo, bilingual K-12 Personalized Education - Houlie Duque - S7 E89
15/04/2026 Duration: 51minHoulie Duque is the founder and CEO of HomeschoolToGo, a pioneering bilingual (English/Spanish), personalized K-12 education program serving families across the Americas. HomeschoolToGo is the leading organization for personalized education Across the Americas.After a 10 year career as an educator for prestigious institutions, Houlie realized the answer to developing a child for a promising future was not memorization and compliance, but rather unleashing the innate genius in each individual. Houlie's mission, since starting HomeschoolToGo, has been to make high quality education accessible to parents that want to write a better story for their children. As we enter pivotal times of economic decentralization, and technological artificial intelligence advancements it is crucial that the next generation is being trained and developed to build a better world.Can you imagine a world where children grow to their full potential? With HomeschoolToGo, Houlie intends to revolutionize education by facilitating pers
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Single Parent of 4, Income Streams, A Book, And Having Fun with It - Tami Gaines - S7 E88
18/03/2026 Duration: 35minFive 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 sp
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Parenting as a Boy Mom, Children’s Speech Therapist in Orange County with Jessie Kensey - S7 E87
04/03/2026 Duration: 29min-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 homeJessie 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
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Parenting and Finances - Reducing Stress to Increase Joy with Ryan Johnson - S7 E86
25/02/2026 Duration: 38minEverything 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
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Fertility Specialist & FREE Online Program, Host, Telehealth CEO with Gabriela Rosa - S7 E85
18/02/2026 Duration: 36minGabriela 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,
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From Pregnant and Terrified to Stepping Into her Confidence with Siena Dean - S7 E84
16/02/2026 Duration: 39minWhen 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/
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Veterans, Fitness, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Marriage & Parenting - Melany & Auston Alvarez S7 E83
13/02/2026 Duration: 01h24minThis 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
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From Not Wanting Kids, To A 2 Year Old & Nursing Clothing Business (Hone) - Toni Toomey S7 E82
04/02/2026 Duration: 36min- 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 dressesI'm the founder of Hone, hormone-safe apparel for postpartum moms in the nursing stage. FIND HER HERE:wearhone.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wear.hone/https://www.instagram.com/toni.toomey/PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/thepostpartumstandard/
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The Intimacy Shift: Why Our Relationships Shift & How to Shift Them Back - Dan Sneider S7 E81
28/01/2026 Duration: 33min-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/
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Parenting A 2 Year Old, Going Through A Miscarriage & Energy Healing with - Kanika Vasudeva S7 E80
21/01/2026 Duration: 38minI’m Kanika Vasudeva, an Energy and Consciousness Coach and Akashic Records Reader, and I’d love to offer a conversation about the womb as an energetic portal—not just for birthing babies, but for processing grief, activating creativity, and healing generational trauma.After losing my daughter, I was catapulted into the world of energy healing. What began as heartbreak became the pathway to discovering how much wisdom the womb holds—whether you’re navigating infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, or reclaiming your body after a difficult postpartum.
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Doctor Parenting through Two Adoptions, IVF, Twins & Living Well with Michelle Jorgensen - S7 E79
14/01/2026 Duration: 39minMother of four through a winding road of infertility, in-vitro, and adoption.After three rounds of IVF, had twins on the first round, two failed rounds after.Adopted two children—one at birth and one at 2½ years old.The adoption journey has been beautiful and brutally hard. Our son struggled deeply—multiple suicide attempts, didn’t finish traditional school, but earned his GED. After years of treatment, he’s now living on his own.I’ve learned this: no one’s bar is yours. Every child’s path is different.I don’t judge other parents anymore—you never know what’s going on behind closed doors.I’ve stayed close to my kids not through punishment, but through love, interest, and presence—piano for choir, volunteering in class, coaching sports, hosting dance dinners and teen hangouts.We worked and lived side-by-side—cooking, gardening, cleaning, and building businesses together.We made mistakes, but our goal was never just to raise good kids—it was to raise great adults. And we did.I own Living Well with Dr. Michelle