Birth stories with a side of tornadoes and frozen peas. (Ep.11)

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09/13/23 • 36 min

Kori and Laura take their vulnerability a step further - from sharing about pregnancy to birth stories and what we did with our placentas. Two different, yet chaotic birth stories (one almost didn’t make it and one got sent home due to failed induction) and our subsequent plans that involved scheduled c-sections and a vasectomy for our partner, respectively. Laura shares a trait in common with Shakira, how things went sideways with her first child’s delivery and Kori discusses how her dad - a doctor - saved the day and the importance of getting your vehicle ready for the journey to the hospital. Kori also mentions a historic tornado that coincided with the birth of her second child, encourages folks to consider a doula to support you through your birthing journey (particularly for women of color as we reflect on the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality for Black women in America and reflect on the news story related to the 4x100 relay team), and shares a poignant exchange she had with a doctor. We end with an encouragement for everyone - regardless of how you relate to pregnancy and birth - childbearing does not define your value!

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Pregnancy experiences. Get to the hospital, don’t stop for coffee, and sell tiny cars. (Ep.10)

Content warning: Pregnancy and loss. Take care while listening, or skip if this is too sensitive for you.

Kori and Laura talk pregnancy - the joys of growing a new life, the lows of pregnancy loss, the shock of unexpected pregnancies and lessons learned - like go to the damn hospital as soon as your water breaks! No stops for coffee! Other topics include doulas, when to get the minivan, post-delivery undies, food cravings and aversions. And in our next episode, brace yourself for birth stories!

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Positive affirmations, the Lion King, and JLo. (Ep.12)

Episode 12 kicks off with an improvised greeting from Laura’s youngest kiddo (who has a fascination with a certain ocean animal and palindromes on the clock, as you’ll discover in a bit). Kori shares a memory of 1990s Mervyn’s commercials, and then the gals quickly dive into their perspectives on positive affirmations. Kori’s early exposure to universal connectedness and the law of attraction started young, and Laura’s early understanding of affirmations are more rooted in negative religious experiences. Laura unpacks this harmful genie in a bottle (not a Christina Aguilera reference) mentality that informs her hesitations, and Kori explains how affirmations are a way of aligning your dreams with your hard work as a way to see results. Next is a discussion of what Kori’s trying to achieve through these affirmations - a life of ease with more flexibility to embrace life on her terms. Can you guess which of the hosts is more of a big picture thinker and who is the details person? Kori states her intentions for her forever home, and Laura points out high interest rates mean she’ll probably park it riiiight where she is right now. Laura asks for examples of affirmations and Kori gives her a whole white board full of them in her office, including one she got from JLo! Kori is going to look as good as JLo because she moisturizes everything all the time. Someone starts singing The Circle of Life from the Lion King. She can’t help herself. Laura practices an affirmation that feels comfortable for her, promptly gets interrupted by concerned dogs, and apologizes for all her weird hangups, wondering if even capitalism factors into her limited thinking. Kori affirms the idea that spirituality and connectedness can exist outside of organized religion (and all its...issues) and Laura shares a funny meme about reading the Bible and butt dialing. Despite all their differences, the gals both firmly believe in the power of words, embracing gratitude, and continuing their conversations.

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