Podcasts

Podcasts are an amazing way to connect to a larger community of mothers, educators and speakers on all things birth, childhood and motherhood related. Below are some podcasts that may be interesting to you on your journey. Have a good listen!

Mom and Mind: Dr. Katayune Kaeni gives evidence-based information on maternal mental health, interviews experts in the field of mental health, and shares stories from mothers who have struggled. Dr. Kat has struggled with her own mental health after giving birth, so she understands the struggles that many women face from both a professional and personal standpoint.

Coffee and Crumb: First there was the Coffee + Crumbs blog, a hub for hundreds of real, raw essays on motherhood. The site was so successful, the creators published a lovely book called, The Magic of Motherhood, and now there's a podcast, too, currently in its third season. The hosts take on all sorts of relatable topics, ranging from "Talking to Kids About Sex" to "How to be a B+ Mom."

Unruffled: Hosted by Janet Lansbury, a parenting expert and the author of two books on babies and toddlers, this podcast is great when you need some specific advice. Each episode Janet addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of her respectful parenting philosophy.

The Birth Hour: The Birth Hour podcast is filled with birth stories from all walks of life. All-natural water births, c-sections, breech twins or a birth in an RV— you name it, and this podcast most likely has it. Listening to different stories can help you familiarize yourself with birth and gain respect for all the different ways of bringing a child into the world.

The Longest Shortest Time: The Longest Shortest Time is an award-winning podcast on parenthood in all its forms, bringing to you stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans - and being raised by them.