This week's episode is Julie's incredible story of her daughter Leona and the transformational process of birth and parenting. We also hear what started her journey into doula work and how she serves in the role of a birth worker. You can conne

Ep 14: It Was Instinctual

Mar 28th, 2022 1h 30m

This week we talk to Kristin about her experience with her daughter and the unexpected journey her and her husband went on as they became parents. She is full of so much knowledge and we loved hearing her story, you will too! Did you like this

Ep 13: Six Beautiful Homebirths

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 5m

This week we talk to Laura all about her 6 homebirths and her transition into a grandparent. She recalls each of her births and what it has been like raising 6 children. Her story is not one to be missed! You can connect with Laura here:Email:

Ep 12: I Can't Be Afraid

Jan 24th, 2022 45m 18s

This week we sit down with Matti, a fellow doula and mom. She tells us about her birth story and how she started in birth work. Her story shows such strength, you don't want to miss it! You can connect with Matti here:Facebook: https://www.face

Ep 11: Don't Ask Stupid Questions

Jan 10th, 2022 1h 31m

Hannah tells us all about life with twins in this weeks episode. Hear her pregnancy, birth story, and parenting experiencing with her two boys. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You P

Ep 10: I'm a Medicated Hippie

Dec 27th, 2021 1h 42m

This week we talk with Catelin and hear her 2 incredible birth stories as well as what is has been like parenting a neurodivergent child. Not a conversation to be missed!You can connect with Catelin here: https://www.facebook.com/AuntCakies/Ins

Ep 9: We're Nearly Free

Dec 13th, 2021 1h 5m

This week we sit down with Haley to hear her story of moving to a different country, raising her son for the past 14 years, and her involvement with other moms in her community. She has got an amazing story and lots of wisdom to share! You can

Ep 8: The Hardest Job You'll Ever Love

Nov 29th, 2021 44m 50s

This week we talk with McKinzey's childhood best friend Katy about her journey through parenthood. Katy is a mom to a 9 year old and she shares her experience of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenthood. Did you like this episode? Please

Ep 7: Butt Stuff

Nov 15th, 2021 1h 23m

This week we are talking to Joanna, a fellow doula, about her experiences of birth and postpartum with her two kids, life as a doula, and you guessed it... butt stuff! Never a dull moment when we have conversations about poop! You can follow Jo

Ep 6: Don't Be Afraid To Use Your Voice

Nov 1st, 2021 58m 23s

This week McKinzey and Emily are talking with Jessie (Emily's cousin!). Jessie shares her experience having twins, a singleton, a medicated birth vs. unmedicated, her 3rd pregnancy, and advocating for her kids. Did you like this episode? Please

Ep 5: Your Pain, I Feel It Too

Oct 18th, 2021 1h 29m

This week McKinzey and Emily are talking with Ashton. She shares her journey into parenthood, nerdy gifts she got while in the hospital, the pressures she felt during her pregnancy, and how she worked through her struggles postpartum. Ashton al

Ep 4: It's Common But It's Not Normal

Oct 4th, 2021 53m 39s

On this episode, McKinzey and Emily are talking to Lesley, the mother of Finnley, who shares her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story. She tells us about her experiences with postpartum anxiety, the struggles of sleep, and needing to see a pe

Ep 3: Dad Life with Jake

Sep 20th, 2021 1h

On this episode, McKinzey and Emily are talking to Jake (McKinzey's husband) to chat about his experience of birth, postpartum, and parenting. He shares what it has been like to become a father, how his arm was almost broken during labor, the c

Ep 1: Meet The Hosts

Sep 6th, 2021 25m 36s

Hosts McKinzey Murphy and Emily Orcutt introduce themselves, share this podcast's birth story, and how they became birth workers. Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! ---The Shit No One Tells You Podcast shares

Ep 2: From Birth Center to Hospital and the Challenges of Postpartum

Sep 6th, 2021 1h 6m

On this episode, McKinzey is talking about her experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We talk about each trimester of pregnancy, McKinzey's experience with midwives at a birth center, her long labor, the decision to transfer to a hospi