The Rooted Mama

In this episode, we hear from Emily-Anne Buck, a Teen Dating and Domestic Violence speaker. She bravely shares her own personal experiences to help educate young women and men on how to avoid unhealthy and dangerous relationships. In this episode, Emily-Anne dives into the heart-breaking details of her personal experience with domestic violence as a teen and how her faith and community helped her to become the woman she is today. She also gives invaluable insight into the types of abuse, red flags every young woman should now and resources to escape a dangerous situation fast. Connect with Emily-AnneInstagram: @emily.anne.buckResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

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Rachel Harker is a clinical psychologist and the creator of Tribal, an Australian-based app designed to help people find not only romantic relationships, but also genuine friendship and community.We unpacked how swipe culture and modern dating have shifted our opportunities for real connection and why friendship is often the missing piece for so many women. We also talked about the long-term health effects of loneliness, what it means for women preparing for or navigating motherhood, and practical ways to build supportive relationships in every season of life.If you’ve ever felt like true connection is harder to find than ever, this conversation will leave you with both hope and tangible tools to start building your own tribe.Connect with Rachel:Tribal WebsiteInstagram: @tribal_australiaResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Samantha has been working as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the last 12 years. She gives a rundown of what parents might expect during their baby’s stay in the NICU and shares the many nuances that come up along the way. Resources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Monica is a the owner of Luna and Leche Maternity. In this episode, Monica shares her experiences as a first-time mom and how it led her to create Luna and Leche. She discusses how intentionality is at the center of every design and how important it is for mothers to feel good in their clothing. Monica also shares how important it is for new mothers to feel supported by a village and how Luna and Leche plays a role in the local community. Connect with Monica:Instagram: @lunaandleche_maternitywww.lunaandleche.comResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

If you’ve dealt with mental health challenges for years and noticed that the standard route of care isn’t worth it, it might be time to consider an alternative. In this episode, Destynie breaks down what might be the real culprit.Resources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Azria is a physique coach and the founder of Rise in Flame Fitness. In this episode, Azria shares her journey to self-discovery and what led her to start a business helping other women become the best version of themselves. She also shares the life lessons she learned as a contestant in the Miss Connecticut USA pageant. Azria gives real-life tips on how to invest in yourself physically, mentally and emotionally so that you can feel good about the life you’re living. Connect with Azria:@azriarountree & @riseinflamefitness (TikTok, Instagram)www.azriarountree.comResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Andrea Haskins is a breastfeeding peer counselor, certified lactation counselor and the creator of Instinctual Mothering. She is also cofounder of The Radical Moms Union. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the mother and baby connection and how it gets sabotaged in modern motherhood. Andrea highlights predatory formula marketing and highlights the importance of learning to trust your instincts as a future mother. Connect with AndreaInstagram: @InstinctualmotheringBreastfeeding CourseRadical Moms Union SubstackResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Paige Roux is a nationally recognized, certified firearms instructor. She is best known as "Some Chick Who Shoots" on social media. In this episode, Paige and Destynie address the many common fears associated with firearms and how they are heightened by recent events. Paige also offers practical insights into the origins of those fears along with potential solutions. Connect with Paige:www.somechickwhoshoots.comInstagram: @somechickwhoshootsResources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this episode, Destynie sits down with Shaniqua King, the founder of Daughter2Daughter, Inc. Shaniqua discusses the importance of understanding your identity as a daughter of God. She also offers insight into how trauma is passed down generationally and how to break free.You can connect with Shaniqua on Youtube ! Listen to the Daughter to Daughter Podcast here. Check out her website here.Resources/OfferingsUse this ⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this special episode, Destynie introduces the theme of Season 3 and how she arrived at it. She points out start realities around mental health in the United States and offers special tips on how to live like a victor instead of victim. Resources/OfferingsUse this ⁠special link ⁠to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner!Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this surprise episode, Destynie shares her entire mental health journey. She gives the details on her battles with PTSD after a tragic event along with a severe bout of depression that left her fighting for her life. At the end, she shares how she overcame all of this to become the peaceful, joy-filled woman she is today.⁠The Free Eve Waitlist⁠ is here! Join now to save your seat in the Free Eve Workshop at a discounted price!Resources/OfferingsCheck out the FREE Survival Mode Decoder that helps you regulate your nervous system in a few step! ⁠⁠Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this episode, Shane and Destynie discuss the difficult postpartum experience after their first live birth (second child). Destynie developed crippling postpartum depression and a surprise autoimmune diagnosis. On top of all of that, their daughter had health concerns of her own which nearly destroyed their relationship. In this final episode of season 2, they discuss their journey to reconciliation as a family which culminated in a bold decision to have a pregnancy and birth completely free of medical intervention. Resources/OfferingsCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

This week, I am joined by my husband as we reflect on the birth stories of all of our children. We discuss the first trimester miscarriage of our first child followed by a surprise pregnancy just two months later. We discuss our path to our daughter’s birth and what went wrong in the last few hours of her birth. We discuss the many lessons learned along the way as we prepared for our son’s birth (Baby #3) and his birth story which will be discussed in Part 2 (next week). Resources/OfferingsCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Ever wonder why it feels so hard to find trustworthy information these days? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how conflicts of interest in healthcare — like research funding and consulting deals — can quietly shape the advice doctors and researchers give.We’ll talk about real-life examples, how money can subtly influence decision-making (even when no one thinks it will), and why this matters for women trying to make empowered choices about their bodies, birth control, pregnancy, and beyond.If you want to feel more confident reading studies, asking better questions, and spotting red flags in health recommendations, this episode is for you. Let's get you equipped to make informed, grounded decisions — no fear, no confusion, just clarity.Referenced in the episode⁠⁠Epidural Study⁠⁠⁠⁠Open Payments⁠⁠⁠⁠ACOG Experts⁠⁠⁠⁠Med School Study⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Control Study⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Control ACOG Post⁠⁠Resources/OfferingsCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this episode, we’re joined by Avery, a mother who shares a little bit about her entry into motherhood, including navigating the medical system to achieve the birth that she envisioned despite having some early pregnancy health scares. Her challenges with breastfeeding as a first time mom, combined with her expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist, inspired her to become a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She brings valuable insights into the realities of breastfeeding and offers guidance for new moms facing similar challenges.Connect with Avery:Her Website: phaseandstage.comResources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this episode, Destynie gets real about what she’s seeing in women in their 20s & 30s — the ones who feel like they’re drowning in life before motherhood even begins. If you’re overthinking every decision, scared of conflict, or stuck in a toxic relationship with your body… this one’s for you.We unpack:How fear of being wrong leads to emotional paralysisWhy “choosing peace” can sometimes be code for avoiding conflictThe link between body shame and emotional dissociationHow all of this impacts your future as a mother (or woman in general)This episode is a must-listen if you feel like you’re holding it together on the outside but falling apart on the inside.Resources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this episode, we meet Shaniqua, a first-time mom with a testimony that will give you chills. Before she became a mother, Shaniqua was diagnosed with uterine fibroids which she had surgically removed prior to meeting her husband. Years later, this surgical history would act as a major barrier to the birth she envisioned. But when I say, "BUT GOD” , I mean it with every bone in my body. Because Shaniqua and her husband walked right over every barrier to get to their undisturbed home birth. Get the tissues ready because you’ll never be the same after listening to this story!Connect with Shaniqua:YoutubeDaughter 2 Daughter CommunityD2D PodcastResources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

Hey ladies,I realized that I never did an update to my trailer with the rebrand. So here ya go! Help a girl out and share the podcast with someone new this weekend. XOXO,Destynie

In this episode, we hear from Brittny, a first-time mom who truly exemplifies what it means to be a Rooted Mama. Her motherhood journey began with three consecutive miscarriages, but her unwavering determination to find answers and meet her babies led her to invaluable lessons, shaping her into the powerhouse mother she is today. On her 2 year long fertility, she faced many obstacles including the devastating loss of her father. But she never gave up on her dream to bring her babies earth side. Brittny shares her surprise twin pregnancy story and her inspiring path to birthing them at 34 weeks. She also offers her expertise as a myofunctional therapist, discussing how she navigated feeding challenges with her preemie twins.​How to reach Brittny:Instagram- @ct-orofacial-myologyWebsite- www.myctom.comPodcast- I Spy with MyoEyeResources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the ⁠HEALed Mother E-book⁠. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In this real and inspiring birth story, Tori shares how she went from being told she might struggle to conceive… to having three healthy pregnancies and three unmedicated hospital births.We talk about:What helped her conceive after fertility concernsHow she prepared for unmedicated births in a hospital settingHer journey breastfeeding all three of her kids—including while workingWhat life looks like now with three boys at homeWhether you're navigating fertility fears, prepping for a natural birth, or juggling motherhood and career, this episode will leave you encouraged and seen.Resources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠⁠FREE⁠⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠!Check out the ⁠⁠Rooted Store⁠⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!Don’t forget to check out the HEALed Mother E-book. Podcast listeners get 10% off with code HEAL10. Get your copy now and start rewriting your motherhood story.

In Part 2 of Tiffany’s pregnancy journey, she shares why she left the standard OB care model and what led her to choose a midwife. We talk about:What shifted her perspective on prenatal careHow she's connecting with herself and her babyThe emotional and mental prep she's doing for birth and postpartumWhether you're curious about midwifery care or considering switching providers, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.Resources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!

In this episode, we meet Tiffany—a former Texans cheerleader and first-time mom—who found out she was pregnant on her honeymoon… in a foreign country. She opens up about:Her surprise conception storyNavigating prenatal care from the very beginningHow she’s learning to advocate for herself and her babyThis is the perfect listen if you’re newly pregnant or wondering how to confidently navigate early motherhood.Resources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!

You don’t have to cross your fingers and hope for the best in motherhood. In this solo episode, Destynie unpacks four major challenges in pregnancy and postpartum that women often assume are just "bad luck"—when in reality, they follow predictable patterns.You'll learn:The most common root causes of chaos in early motherhoodHow to detect and prevent unnecessary struggleWhy preparation beats perfection every time🎧 Must-listen for any future mama who's ready to break the survival cycle.Resources/Offerings:Check out the FREE Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on Instagram and Pinterest!Check out the Rooted Store!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!

In this special bonus episode, Destynie honors Women’s History Month with a juicy untold story of who and what created the Trad Wife and how that’s led us to fighting with mom strangers on the internet. Buckle Up!Resources/Offerings:Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz !Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Pinterest⁠!Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠!Rate us and leave a review if you enjoy what you’re hearing!

Alicia’s journey into motherhood wasn’t what she expected. Nerve pain, surprise life shifts, and emotional overwhelm shaped her pregnancy—but they also revealed her inner strength. In this episode, she shares:What it felt like to face physical challenges in pregnancyThe surprising trust she developed in her bodyHow she overcame early breastfeeding struggles and started redefining her careerThis one’s raw, real, and deeply empowering.Rooted InstagramWebsite

Fresh off the birth of her daughter, Jillian is keeping it real and keeping us laughing. She talks about:Her longtime dream of motherhoodThe birth surprises she never saw comingBreastfeeding challenges and how she’s adaptingThis is hands down the funniest episode of the season—don’t miss it!⁠Rooted Instagram⁠⁠Website⁠

In this episode, we’re joined by Francesca, a mother of two who turned her challenges into opportunities for growth.After learning from the difficulties of her first birth and postpartum experience, she made intentional changes that led to a redemptive second pregnancy and birth, setting the stage for a smoother postpartum journey.Her story is a powerful example of reclaiming control, embracing transformation, and finding a more fulfilled version of motherhood.Rooted InstagramWebsite

Today, we are joined by Kelli, a birth and postpartum doula and the founder of Maternity Journey in Houston, TX. She helps guide women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with the kind of support every new mom deserves. In this episode, we dive into what that typical first-time mom looks like, how she helps her clients prepare for birth and postpartum, and why the real work of motherhood begins before conception—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Connect with Kelli Rooted Mama Instagram ⁠Website⁠

It’s Black History Month and we are kicking off the month with a shocking stat: Black women are more likely to die in childbirth than Black men are to be killed by the police. So what are we going to do about it? In this episode, Destynie gives a few unlikely ideas. CNN article Instagram Website

Destynie has some explaining to do in this season opener. She dives into the (not so) mysterious name change and discusses the mission of the Rooted Mama going forward. So excited to have you all back! This season will be a great one. Be sure to subscribe, rate us and leave a review if you enjoy this podcast. It helps us to grow and reach a larger audience. Rooted Home Page Instagram

This episode will be the final one of the season. Destynie is packing the family up and moving across the country! But don’t worry, it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. Just like postpartum, this show will never really end. In this episode, Destynie gives a “What to expect AFTER you’re expecting” sort of discussion about physical, mental, and emotional changes to expect after you have the baby. Don’t you worry, she shares the good, the bad and the ugly. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Listen on Spotify and Youtube! Don’t forget to subscribe, follow and leave us a review!

In this episode, Destynie chats with Kelli Washington, co-founder of Maternity Journey. Maternity Journey is a nonprofit organization that provides maternity support & resources to limited-resource communities in the Houston area. Kelli shares her experiences as a mother and as a birthworker supporting women in a complicated system. She emphasizes the need for women to make the best decisions from the very beginning of their motherhood journey.  Maternity Journey Website: https://www.maternityjourney.org/about-4 Accounts mentioned in the show: Evidence-based birth Sacred Birth Doula Birthing Instincts

Every mom knows the mixed emotions felt at the moment she finds out that she’s pregnant for the first time. Destynie dives into WHAT NEXT?! in this episode of the podcast. From what’s going to happen to your body to what sort of provider to choose for prenatal and birth. We discuss it all today!

In part 2 of the "Mom 101” series, Destynie discusses the not so subtle art of making a baby. She touches on the lesser discussed male role in baby making which comes with some interesting facts about sperm quality and male vitality (or lack thereof). She also talks about the shocking realization she had about the world of infertility and IVF. Be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook. Catch this episode along with many other videos on Youtube!

In this episode, Destynie introduces a new series, yay! This series is designed to be VERY BASIC. Like, plain white toast, basic. A beginner’s guide to freshman year of motherhood if you will. This series will go from “thinking about trying” all the way to newborn care and postpartum recovery! Today, Destynie gives a brief overview of fertility and how to track it. She also gives helpful resources for taking control of your reproductive health ASAP. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube! Resources mentioned in the show: Fertility Homeopath REAL Food books by Lily Nichols

Do you own or know someone with a friend who shows up, unannounced, to your house at random times, day or night? Turns out, they are even more problematic when you make a baby... In this episode, Destynie continues the discussion on how to prepare for motherhood and tackles how you and your partner can set healthy boundaries with friends and family. This is especially important when dealing with (future) grandparents and especially the in-laws! Boundaries ARE NOT easy but they are important. Find out how to practice setting them up in today’s episode!

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 is here and maternal mortality (death) rates continue to rise in this country at alarming rates. This is especially true for black women who are THREE TIMES more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth and the year after birth. We can blame racism. However, what if the cause was actually something much more obvious. In this episode, we discuss how the healthcare system is failing it's students, doctors and patients. Pretty much everyone. References: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okhca/documents/a0304/16667.pdf https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2023/11001/obstetrics_and_gynecology_resident_well_being_.87.aspx https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-deprivation/effects-of-sleep-deprivation https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html harbourcitydoulas.com Youtubers: Dr Rachel Southard Dr Kevin Jubbal Dr Madalyn Nguyen Sha Michelle

In today’s episode, Destynie shares the spiritual conception of her last child. Tales of super blood moons and apocalyptic dreams ensue. This is a one of a kind story for a one of a kind child. Follow: FB and IG: Blossomingmama12 Youtube: The Blossoming Mama

In this episode, Destynie shares the stories about how she conceived her first two children. She discusses how she got pregnant with all of her children on the first try and the hilarious ways in which she and hubby discovered her pregnancies. Spoiler alert: even early in pregnancy, you become ridiculous. If you enjoy this show, give use a 5 star rating and follow us on spotify so you don’t miss out on future episodes! If you’re listening on youtube, be sure to like and subscribe! Where to find me: Instagram & Facebook @blossomingmama12 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLSyrEoMMCEvqjvgivVoMg/ Website: https://theblossomingmama.wixsite.com/my-site

In this episode, Destynie discusses the ways that babies can cause stress and how to prepare coping skills and strategies before the babies arrive. She also talks about how you and your partner can prepare mentally and emotionally for parenthood. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.purewow.com/family/questions-to-ask-before-having-a-baby Blog: https://theblossomingmama.wixsite.com/my-site Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube!

In this episode, Destynie discusses common questions that come up when it comes to mental and emotional health in motherhood. Questions like: "Am I ready to have a baby?"and "Why do I want a baby?" are a good place to start when planning your motherhood journey. With rates of postpartum mental illness on the rise, it's a good idea to address as much as you can BEFORE the babies arrive. Discussed in this episode: https://hsperson.com/ - Highly Sensitive People https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language - Five love languages Where to find me: Instagram & Facebook - @blossomingmama12 Youtube: The Blossoming Mama Website: https://theblossomingmama.wixsite.com/my-site

In this episode, Destynie discusses her top 3 actions to take before trying for a baby. This is Part 1 of a series dedicated to the planning stage in your TTC journey.

Destynie discusses some frequently asked questions about new motherhood

Destynie uses a popular movie to highlight the origins of most birth fear. She gives insight into what starts us off on the wrong foot and ways that we continue to grow in our fear over time. She also discusses strategies for a fear-free birth experience that will help you feel more confident and prepared for the journey ahead. Let's Connect! Instagram&Facebook: BlossomingMama12 Youtube: The Blossoming Mama