The Women's Village
by Morgan Brower
The Women’s Village is a space created to empower and support women through every stage of life.Join us for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories, and expert insights on wellness, all stages of womanhood, and community.Tune in weekly to connect, learn, and grow with your village.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: thebirthvillage.orgEmail us at [email protected] along on Instagram:@@thewomensvillage.podcast@embro_wellnessJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Search The Women's Village on Facebook!
Episodes
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Birth Story: Brynn and Baby Bo
In this episode of the Women's Village Podcast, Brynn shares her personal birth story, detailing her journey from pregnancy to childbirth. The conversation explores her preparation, mindset, and experiences during labor, emphasizing the importance of positivity and support throughout the process....
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Meet The Village: Heather Jorgensen
In this episode of the Birth Village podcast, Morgan Brower and Trisha Baird welcome Heather Jorgensen, a certified nurse midwife, to discuss her journey into midwifery, the importance of personalized care, and the empowering nature of birth experiences. Heather shares her insights on the...
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Birth Story: Morgan and Baby Brooks
In this conversation, Trisha Baird and Morgan discuss the journey of home birth, the importance of community, and the personal experiences surrounding Morgan's third birth. They explore the decisions leading to home birth, the support systems in place, and the reflections on motherhood and...
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Cycles of Womanhood
In this episode of the Birth Village Podcast, Morgan discusses the cyclical nature of womanhood, exploring the various seasons and cycles women experience throughout their lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing these changes, drawing parallels with the life cycle of...
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The HORMONE Chat with Dr. Beatty; Understanding Them Changes Everything
In this episode of The Women’s Village podcast, Morgan sits down with hormone specialist and doctor of nursing practice, Dr. Presten Beatty, to talk about something so many women are quietly struggling with: feeling “off,” exhausted, anxious, flat, or unlike themselves—and being told over and…
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Induced, Informed, and Supported: Kayla’s VBA2C Journey
In this episode of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan sits down with mom of three, Kayla Cannon, to walk through her powerful journey to a VBAC after two C-sections (VBA2C). Kayla shares how preeclampsia, an undiagnosed kidney disease, and high-risk pregnancies shaped her first two births, and why...
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Nurse-Family Partnership: FREE Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
In this episode of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan and Trisha sit down with nurses Melissa Webb and Laura Tritle to talk about Nurse-Family Partnership, a free, evidence-based nurse home-visiting program for first-time moms in Washington and Iron Counties. The conversation dives into how...
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Where Do I Even Start?? How To Find The Right Provider
In this episode of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan and Trisha talk about how to ask for help, get the support you really need, and find providers who actually align with your values and goals—especially around pregnancy and birth, but also for women’s health in general. Whether you’re…
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You Still Belong Here: Building a Village for Every Season of Womanhood
In today’s episode, Morgan and Tia sit down to reflect on growth, change, and what it really means to have—and be—a village. This new year brings an exciting shift for The Birth Village: while birth and postpartum remain at the heart of what we do, our mission is expanding to support women…
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Activate Your Life: What Happens When You Trust Your Body with Seth and Stephanie Mulder
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Seth & Stephanie—the powerhouse couple behind The Forever Young Show—for a heart-centered conversation about faith, family, home birth, and a wellness approach they call “activation” (a nutrigenomics lens on working with your body instead of against it). From a...
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You're Doing Better Than You Think (And Birth Expo News)
This week on The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan is back behind the mic with exciting updates and an encouraging message for every mother in the thick of life. In this episode: ✨ A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Birth Village Expo 2025 — keynote speakers, workshops, vendors, and why this...
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Your Nervous System Is Talking... Are You Listening? with Nolan Ethridge
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nolan Etheridge of One River Chiropractic for a conversation that might just change the way you think about health-starting with your nervous system. Dr. Nolan shares how chiropractic care became more than a profession-it became a way of life rooted in the…
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Surprise Gender Birth Story with Cassie Bowman
In this episode, Cassie shares her birth story with us!
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Birth Prep: More Than Just a Hospital Bag... WAY More
So, you’re preparing for birth—packing your hospital bag, practicing breathing techniques, maybe even doing a few squats. But is that really enough? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what true birth preparation looks like—beyond just the physical. We’re breaking down the three key areas of...
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Shots, Drops, or Skip It? The Vitamin K Convo with Dr. Tim Larsen
Dr. Larsen did a great job of explaining risks and benefits of Vitamin K in this episode! Hopefully we will have him back some day! Check out Dr. Larsen's blog here: RedRock KidDoc Trish and I are on instagram here@TrishBaird and...
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say it with us… VAGINA (w April Davis)
April Davis of Haus of Vagina (previously The Vagina Blog) is seriously so much fun! Her platform provides a safe space to discuss topics such as sex, birth, periods, breastfeeding, body positivity, birth control, and overall women's health, so it was really fun to get to hear from her, and we…
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First Time Mom at Homebirth - Karina's Birth Story
Such a lovely story! This mama has some grit! Trish and I are on instagram here @TrishBaird and here @embro_wellness And make sure to follow the podcast and the village as well! @thebirthvillagepodcast and...
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Overcoming Overwhelm with Tia Stout
Life can get so overwhelming sometimes, especially for us moms and women that take on so much! Tia Stout who has been the brains behind so much that has happened for The Birth Village shares with us some of her thoughts and tips on how to get past these difficult feelings and times. Trish and I…
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Baby on Board... Literally! - Haley's CAR BIRTH Story
That's right, a baby born IN THE CAR. We've all heard lore of this type of story, right? Well today you get to hear first hand how an actual car birth went down! So exciting. Trish and I are on instagram here @TrishBaird and here @embro_wellness And...
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IVs in Motherhood with Lauren Rawlings
In this episode, we get to hear from Lauren Rawlings owner of Replenish IV Infusions. If you’ve never had an IV, you’re missing out big time! Learn why by listening to this episode!
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TAKE A BREAK
WE ARE BACK!! After a much needed break to catch up with life and make it through the holidays we are back and ready to have a great year! In this episode we catch you up on some new things and generally chat about how to make it through a hard season.
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The Birth Expo 2024
Hey guys! We had SUCH a great time at the birth expo and we wanted to do our best to share a little piece of it with those of you that were unable to make it! I got some mini interviews from vendors and attendees to share with you! We hope you'll be able to join us next year!!! Trish and I are on...
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Christina Lynch, RN, MSN- Why Educated Birth is SO Important!
Christina is a keynote speaker at our Birth Expo this year! So we wanted to introduce her on the podcast to get you all excited for the expo! In this episode Christina talks to us about why educated birth is crucial no matter what your birth plan is. She also talks about the amazing Simply Birth...
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Dr. Stu, MD- HOW We Birth MATTERS!
We are so incredibly honored to have had the chance to chat with Dr. Stuart J Fischbein, MD. He's a BIG DEAL you guys. Very important person. (And I'm not joking) Dr. Stu is a keynote speaker at our Birth Expo this year! So we wanted to introduce him on the podcast to get you all excited for the...
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Dr. Bryan Taylor, Answers To YOUR Questions!
We are so grateful to have been able to collaborate with Dr. Bryan Taylor on this episode! He is an OB-GYN here in Southern Utah, and he is very well liked by the community as a whole; including but not limited to The Birth Village, which we believe says a lot about how great a doctor he is! We...
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Melissa Erickson, LMT- Prenatal Massage
Melissa with Sagebrush Massage joins Trish today to talk about what lead her to be a part of The Birth Village and how beneficial massage can be, especially for mothers! You can find Melissa in the following places: Instagram- @sagebrushmassage The Birth Village Provider Directory -...
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How To Support A Laboring Woman
You asked, we delivered! We wanted to provide all the moms to be with an episode they could share with their support people. We know it can be intimidating to support your wife, daughter, sister, or friend while she is in labor. Hopefully this episode helps!! After sharing the ideas Trish and I…
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Trina Grater, Trauma Therapist
Trina Grater is a Licensed Therapist who used Brainspotting to help people heal and move forward from previous life traumas. Check out her beautiful website to learn more! https://www.trinagrater.com/ Trish and I are on instagram here @TrishBaird and here...
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Elizabeth Olivas, VBA2C
Liz shares her VBA2C story with us today! And she is just the sweetest, you’ll be able to tell that from this episode! I’m always shocked to learn that people haven’t heard of or don’t know what a VBAC is- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, and we feel it is definitely valuable information to spread....
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Alyssa Carlson, Giving The Storm Form
You KNOW we love a good birth story!! This week’s episode is a little pod swap with Alyssa Carlson of the You Already Are podcast! Trish was on her pod recently and since she is a client of Trish’s we figured it was only fitting to have her as a guest here too. I (Morgan) am still trying to get...
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Amanda Griffith, Being a Doula for Her Daughters
Amanda Griffith is a Birth Doula and has had the special experience of being able to provide doula services to her three daughters during their birth experiences! She shares those stories with us today. INSTA: @amandagriffithbirthdoula Trish and I are on instagram here @TrishBaird and…
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Shayli Campbell, Fitness Trainer & Pre/Post Natal Specialist and Her Birth Stories
Shayli Campbell is a Certified NASM Trainer with a BS in Exercise & Wellness. She has created multiple ShayFit Fitness Training Programs that meet you exactly where you are at to get started or continue on in your fitness journey. Shayli joins us today to tell us her birth stories and tell us…
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Home Birth Story with Morgan and Tyler Brower
I had an impromptu maternity leave! Baby Bennie joined us earlier than we expected and I wasn't able to set up my pre-recorded episodes like I had planned! But we are back today to share this birth story that is special to us, and we hope you enjoy it too! Bennie, our rainbow baby (pregnancy…
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Beautiful Birth Stories with Doula, Hannah Pace
The main message for this episode is that birth can be beautiful right from the start. It is so common for mothers to prepare for their dream birth after having had a bad experience with previous children, but Hannah wants our listeners to know and understand that you don't have to wait for a bad...
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Endometriosis, Birth, and Postpartum with Falen Shepherd
Falen is a newer doula in the Birth Village and we are excited to hear from her today. She is an Endometriosis Advocate as she struggles with it herself, and she talks about her birth as well as some plans she has going forward as a doula. Check her out on instagram @cowgalfal Follow us on...
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WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL??
Why do we care about birth so much? Why do these things even matter really?? In our society we have accepted the standard of care to be a healthy mom and a healthy baby. And those things are HUGELY important. The most important things. So why do all these other things really matter? ..... We'd…
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Breech Baby Cesarean with Ashlend Jones
Having a drastic change of plans and preparing for birth is never easy. Ashlend shares her birth story with us and tells us what happened when she found out her baby was breach.
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Fertility Tips and MORE with Dr. Joti Singh
It was a true pleasure getting to chat with Dr. Joti Singh on this episode and introduce her to all of you. Dr. Singh is a Naturopathic Doctor here in Southern Utah and she has a true wealth of knowledge that I personally find invigorating! Find Dr. Singh at WC Wellness Center or check out their...
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Lactation Help with Chloe Gonzalez, IBCLC
Chloe Gonzalez is BACK on the pod today to talk about her newest (and very exciting) certification of many. Chloe is now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. What does this mean you might be wondering? Check out the podcast to learn about her new certification as well as the new...
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Home Birth Transfer Story with Tamara Wayman
We haven't yet shared a home birth transfer story, not because we don't want to, but because they aren't all that common. But we do want to make sure to share every type of birth story, and Tami has shared a beautiful story with us today. A story of a changed plan, some difficult feelings that…
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Feminine and Masculine Energy with Mallorie Nielson
Mallorie, also known as Mal The Energy Gal joins us today to explain feminine and masculine energy and why both are so important in the birth space. Check out our sponsor and her amazing photography: @trueknotphoto trueknotphoto.com Follow us on instagram:...
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Mindfully Prepared Birth with Tiffany Scheel
Tiffany, doula and childbirth educator shares her birth stories with us which lead her to her passion of teaching parents the Mindfully Prepared Birth course. Her course focuses on planning and preparing for the unexpected and of course helping women achieve an empowered birthing experience, no...
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Being Empowered Women with Morgan Brower
Okay guys, it's a solo episode today! Just wanted to talk about empowerment and what that can mean in our lives. It is important to us on this podcast, and hopefully after listening to this episode you can get a sense of why that is! Follow us on instagram:...
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A Variety of Birth Stories with Kelli Curtis
Kelli Curtis is a doula here in Southern Utah. She has experienced four different types of births and shares those stories with us today! Here's what you can expect.... Kelli had her first daughter in the hospital, with more or less a normal experience. Her second daughter was stillborn at 18…
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A NICU Baby Birth Story with Tia Stout
Tia Stout was on the podcast a little over a year ago helping us to introduce Southern Utah's Birth Village because she is such a vital member! There is SO much she does to help keep things moving along in our non-profit organization and we are so grateful for her. A few months ago Tia had her…
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Pain Management with Trish
Today Trish and I discuss a super hot topic when it comes to birth and that is PAIN. So many women are scared of the pain of childbirth; in this episode we discuss various ways that you can manage that pain from medical options like epidurals, to alternative options like "The Gate Theory" Hope…
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Four Boys' Birth Stories with Ashley Elsmore
Ashely, a birth photographer here in Southern Utah shares birth stories with us from all four of the births she has had. She also tells us about her business and talks about how impactful birth photography can be! Check out her instagram and website! @trueknotphoto trueknotphoto.com If you are...
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Finding and Trusting Your Intuition with Ashley
Ashely, a recently single mom has made some strides in her life learning how to find and trust her intuition; both in her birth experiences and in other life experiences as well. She shares with us how impactful it is to lean into intuition and what a difference it can make in your life. Ashley…
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Meeting a SoUT Doula, Autumn Porter
Autumn is FUN. Today she shares her birth story with us and tells us how she got into being a doula. Her homebirth story is a great one that I know you'll enjoy! Autumn shouts out a couple of people throughout the episode, they are: Helen Barlow, Midwife @journeywithjamee, hypnobirthing...
About this show
The Women’s Village is a space created to empower and support women through every stage of life.Join us for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories, and expert insights on wellness, all stages of womanhood, and community.Tune in weekly to connect, learn, and grow with your village.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: thebirthvillage.orgEmail us at [email protected] along on Instagram:@@thewomensvillage.podcast@embro_wellnessJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Search The Women's Village on Facebook!
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