This is what happens after a year's worth of healing: being able to openly share the behind-the-scenes of one of the hardest years of my life. The transformations I have endured, the closing and opening of chapters, of finding a new identity that aligned with my soul purpose, have all brought me to where I am now, and I couldn't be happier. But the road here was anything but an easy one.

TL;DR this is the episode where everyone gets name-dropped and I tell you how I even had a week-long psychiatric hospitalization amidst all that was happening.

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As we embark on a new season, filled with captivating birth stories, insightful holistic perspectives, and engaging discussions on the evolving dynamics of relationships post-baby, we open this chapter with a compelling narrative. Join us as we sit down with Sheily, a pivotal member of the Miami Holistic Birth Center team, who not only shares her profound birth experiences but also illuminates how these transformative moments have sculpted her journey through motherhood and her role as a dedicated birthworker. Through Sheily's candid reflections, we delve into the depths of empowerment, resilience, and the profound impact of choice in shaping our paths. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for all mothers and birthworkers alike. Welcome to a new episode of The Birth and Beyond Podcast. Let's explore the transformative journey from birth to beyond together!

It is OFFICIALLY the finale of Birth+Beyond Season 1! we feel like it’s time to take a break from hospital-centered birth stories (which may have been bringing up a lot of PTSD symptoms and ultimately not the best for this host’s mental health!). Going forward, we will shift the focus of our topics towards what pregnancy care looks like at our Birth Center! We will also talk about being more in tune with your body, what our motherhood journeys and mental health struggles have looked like, and discussing things more as friends. We also want to bring you along on our journey running a birth center and working with providers who truly care and respect their patients’ autonomy. Stay tuned for a great season ahead!