Beyond The Birth Story
Here, we share the real and raw moments of healing as we navigate losing what many of us have dreamt a lifetime about, embrace strength, and find that hope again while learning to live after loss. Join your host, Alexa, on Beyond the Birth Story Podcast each week as we unpack [birth] trauma, grief, healing, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy and share the truths of motherhood. You’ll get to hear from experts in the field as well as those who have experienced the above. Join the Beyond the Birth Story’s community on instagram @beyondthebirthstorypodcast
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Episodes
47 episodes
Episode 45 | Uterine Rupture with Ruby Pillar
In this heartfelt episode of 'Beyond the Birth Story,' Ruby Pillar shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy, the challenges of a uterine anomaly, and the emotional rollercoaster of her son's birth and subsequent health struggles. Ru...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44 | Dingle Dangle with Estee Levin
In this heartfelt episode of "Beyond The Birth Story," Estee Levin shares her journey through the whirlwind of motherhood, from the chaos of wedding season to the tender moments with her 10-month-old son. Estee opens up about the unexpected joy...
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Episode 44
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Episode 43 | Navigating Grief and Resilience with Mahaley Patel
In this heartfelt episode of "Beyond the Birth Story," Mahaley Patel, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her deeply personal journey through perinatal mental health, trauma, and the profound experience of losing a child. Mahaley o...
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Episode 42 | Grief & Trauma Coach with Kieran Powers
In this episode of the Beyond the Birth Story podcast, host Alexa Conlon welcomes guest Kieran Powers, a grief and trauma coach and founder of Becoln, to discuss the complexities of healing, parenting, and womanhood. Kieran shares her personal ...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41 | From Loss to Life: RoxAnne's Journey
In this episode host Alexa Conlon sits down with RoAanne as she shares her deeply personal journey through multiple pregnancy losses, the challenges of motherhood, and her insights into nutrition and holistic healing. She discusses the emotiona...
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Episode 41
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Episode 40 | Navigating the NICU: Insights from Mary Farrelly
In this episode, host Alexa Conlon and Mary Farrelly, a certified NICU nurse and doula, shares her journey and insights into the NICU experience. She discusses the importance of emotional support for families, the role of a NICU doula, and the ...
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Episode 39 | Reclaiming Intimacy: Love and Loss with Erica Lemke
In this episode of "Beyond the Birth Story," host Alexa welcomes Erica Lemke, a board-certified clinical sexologist and relationship coach. You may recognize her from her debut on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?! Together, they explore the co...
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Episode 38 | Beyond Brave with Bella's Mom, Kyla CT
In this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Kyla CT—widely known as “Bella Brave’s mom.” Kyla courageously shares her family’s extraordinary journey with Bella, whose strength and spirit inspired millions around the world. She opens up about n...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37 | Still Hopeful with Serena Zaicos
In this heartfelt episode, Serena Zaicos shares her deeply personal journey through loss, healing, and hope. Join Serena as she opens up about the challenges of navigating pregnancy after loss, the strength found in community, and the signs tha...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36 | Grief & Child Loss with Grief Coach Lisa Boehm
In this heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal journey through grief after the tragic loss of her daughter, Katie. Join us as we explore the complexities of grief, the importance of support networks, and the power of finding hope and purpo...
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Episode 36
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Episode 35 | Navigating Motherhood: Erica's Journey Beyond the Birth Story
In this heartfelt episode of "Beyond The Birth Story," Erica shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, navigating the challenges of multiple C-sections, postpartum depression, and the complexities of advocating for her own healthca...
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Episode 35
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Episode 34 | Beyond the Birth Story: Embracing Grief and Growth with Kira Iskra
In this heartfelt episode, Kira shares her deeply personal journey through loss, healing, and the unexpected paths that life can take. Join us as we explore the emotional landscape of grief, the power of surrender, and the profound growth that ...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33 | Canadian Collaborative For Stillbirth Prevention (CC4SP) with Nadine Belzile
In this powerful episode, we sit down with one of the founders from the Canadian Collaborative for Stillbirth Prevention—a national initiative dedicated to reducing preventable stillbirths through research, education, and advocacy. We ex...
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Episode 33
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Episode 32 | From Loss to Legacy: A Mother's Journey to Butterfly Support with Kimberly Lockhart
n this heartfelt episode, we dive into the journey of healing and resilience with a courageous stillbirth mama who has transformed her personal loss into a beacon of hope for others. As the founder of the Butterfly Support Network, she shares h...
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Episode 31 | Honouring Alivia with Liz Quinn
In this heartfelt episode, Healing Hearts Podcast Host, Liz shares the profound journey of motherhood, loss, and healing as she recounts the story of her daughter Alivia. From the unexpected joy of pregnancy to the heartbreaking moments of Aliv...
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Episode 30 | When Birth Breaks You: Healing After Trauma and Loss with Caitlin Silverstein
In this deeply compassionate episode, we sit down with a birth trauma and perinatal loss therapist to explore the complex emotional landscape that follows pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and traumatic birth experiences. With years of clinical exper...
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Episode 29 | Every Birth Matters: Doula Support for All Paths with Kristin Revere
In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Revere—doula, birth advocate, and founder of Gold Coast Doulas—for an honest and empowering conversation about what it means to support all kinds of birth experiences. From vaginal births to scheduled a...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28 | Therapy, Trauma & Tenderness with Kelsey Bouck
In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Kelsey Bouck, a trauma trained Registered Provisional Psychologist, to explore the emotional and psychological landscape of birth trauma and baby loss. Together, we unpack what trau...
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Episode 27 | Breath, Body, and Grief: Finding Safety After Loss with Kelsey Gassner
In this heartfelt and healing episode, we sit down with Kelsey Gassner, Owner of Redefined Yoga, a somatic yoga guide who shares her powerful journey of navigating the deep grief of losing her partner—and how that loss became the catalyst for d...
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Episode 27
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Episode 26 | The Space Between Goodbye & Hello with Elaine Nguyen
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Elaine, Founder of ATX Loss Mama & a mother whose world changed with the stillbirth of her baby — and whose life has since been shaped by grief, hope, and love in all its forms.She sh...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 | Navigating Twin To Twin Transfusion with Danielle
In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Danielle shares her journey of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). She opens up about the moment she learned her identical twins shared a placenta, the shocking diagnosis that followed, and t...
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Episode 24 | The Vagina Whisperer
Ever wondered what your vagina would say if it could talk? In this episode of The Vagina Whisperer, we’re diving deep (literally and figuratively) into pelvic floor health, vaginal wellness, and the myths that keep us from truly understanding o...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23 | Beyond Birth: Healing, Hormones & the 4th Trimester with Dr. Patel
In this episode we deep dive into life after birth with Dr Patel. The fourth trimester is a whirlwind of emotions, healing, and adjustment—especially when the journey includes time in the NICU. In this powerful episode, we bring together a pane...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 | Against the Odds: My Pregnancy & Birth Story With Pre-eclampsia and Clotting Dysfunction with Caitlin White
In this deeply personal episode, Caitlin opens up about heer journey through a high-risk pregnancy marked by pre-eclampsia and a rare blood disorder. From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she never expected the path to be so complicat...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 | The Power of Alignment: Supporting Mom's & Babe's Before and After Birth with Dr Alyssa Clarkson
In this heart-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Alyssa Clarkson, a family-focused chiropractor with a passion for supporting moms and their little ones—right from the womb and into early life. We explore how chiropractic care can help align...
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