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The BeHerVillage Podcast
The BeHerVillage Podcast is where we talk about the real cost of having a baby and the support it takes to thrive.
We’re not just talking about baby gear. We’re talking about maternity leave. Emotional labor. Identity shifts. Professional ambition. And the systems that either support or fail mothers during one of life’s most transformational seasons.
Hosted by Kaitlin McGreyes, doula, mother, and founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for parents to get the funds they need for the support they deserve.
Episodes
80 episodes
Want your village to show up for you? You need to do these 2 things first
A meditation on how to cultivate community, why we should, and how to do it. Both showing up for others but also recognizing that we can be wonderful, capable parents and also need support for ourselves. Kaitlin shares her experience evolving i...
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Returning to work after baby: It's a process, not an event.
What does it really look like to go back to work after maternity leave?In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, Kaitlin and parental leave expert Jackie Cook dive into the messy, emotional, and very real transition fr...
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Maternity Leave Without the Burnout: How to Set Boundaries and Protect Your Recovery
In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, Kaitlin talks with parental leave expert Jackie Cook about how to design a maternity leave that actually lets you rest, recover, and bond with your baby—without setting yourself up for ...
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21:38
Why Are We Working Through Maternity Leave? A Conversation About Comfort, Identity, and Pressure with Jackie Cook
FREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your
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17:01
Maternity Leave Is NOT a Vacation—Here’s What to Say to HR
FREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your
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24:51
Don’t Trust HR with Your Maternity Leave—Do This Instead, with Akiko Thayer
FREE Maternity Leave GuideStart your
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26:30
How to Take a Real Maternity Leave as an Entrepreneur with Hannah Vasquez
FREE Maternity Leave Guide
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33:35
Can Moms Have It All? How Professional Ambitions and New Motherhood Collide, with Hannah Vasquez
Show Notes
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26:58
The Loneliness Epidemic: How The New Mom School Is Rebuilding the Village, with Jaclyn Buckingham
There’s a loneliness epidemic quietly crushing new parents. And no amount of swaddles, bassinets, or baby monitors can fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Buckingham, owner of The New Mom School Edmond, to talk about ...
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22:17
The Motherhood Trap That High-Achieving Women Fall Into (And how to avoid it) with Jaclyn Buckingham
Ever wonder what happens when a high-achieving tech exec trades deadlines and KPIs for diapers and cluster feeds? Meet Jaclyn Buckingham, founder of The New Mom School in Oklahoma—and our latest podcast guest. In this episode, Jaclyn opens up a...
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22:38
Why your postpartum nutrition should be your number 1 baby prep with Holly Stein, founder of Restorative Roots
**Mama Meals is now Restorative Roots**Holly Stein is the founder of Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service designed to nourish new moms with healing, nutrient-dense foods inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and A...
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48:57
What are baby expos getting wrong? With Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay
Lots of new parents attend baby expos across the country in order to get better prepared for their new baby. But are these baby expos actually giving parents the resources they need to thrive? I asked Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay this question--...
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31:54
Shame-free Pelvic Health: Pee, poop, and sexual function. With Natalie Toshkoff, PT
In this episode, Kaitlin interviews Natalie Toshkoff, a pelvic floor PT in Forest Hills, Queens. Natalie offers holistic pelvic floor care and wants to help more people get the care they need.Start your
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55:30
From Doula Work to a Better Baby Registry: The BeHerVillage Story
In this episode, I share the story behind BeHerVillage’s creation. Hear how legislative experiences, doula work, and understanding health inequities led me to build a baby registry that funds expert care rather than material items. Tune in and ...
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26:11
From Tears in the Nursery to Building BeHerVillage: My Postpartum Story
In this episode, BeHerVillage founder, Kaitlin McGreyes, recounts her early motherhood experiences. From Kaitlin:I’m rewinding to a moment etched into my memory: just three days postpartum, sitting in my nursery, tears streaming down my...
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28:50
Can choosing the wrong pediatrician sabotage your breastfeeding goals? With Francie Webb
In Part 2 of our interview with Francie Webb, IBCLC and doula, we dive into the critical role your pediatrician plays in your breastfeeding journey. Francie explains how your pediatrician’s approach can make or break your breastfeeding relation...
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28:42
How to Set Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success While You're Still Pregnant. With Francie Webb of Go Milk Yourself
In this episode of The Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes sits down with Francie Webb, doula, IBCLC, and owner of Go Milk Yourself, to discuss how expectant parents can prepare for breastfeeding. They cover: The importanc...
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40:17
Why Your Baby Needs Tummy Time and How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Mirav Newman DPT
Tummy time-- let's talk about it! We hear about tummy time and how our babies need it everyday. But no one ever tells us why it's important and most babies HATE being put on their stomachs.We invited Dr. Mirav Newman, a pediatric physica...
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35:56
What happens when breastfeeding doesn't work out? Interview with Share the Drop founder, Kelly Cox
Many families find themselves in the position of wanting their baby to be fed breastmilk, but not being able to breastfeed. This might be known ahead of time due to adoption or surrogacy, or it might be unplanned after breastfeeding doesn't wor...
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48:54
How much does a home birth cost? With Michele Liot, CNM
How much does home birth cost? And how big does my house need to be? Am I allowed to give birth at home if I'm renting? What about if my in-laws live there too? And the big question partners have: is it messy?? We cover it all in this conversat...
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34:19
Is home birth safe? With Michele Liot, CNM
Is home birth safe? That's the biggest question we face when considering giving birth at home. In this episode Michele Liot gives an answer backed by data, science, and intuition. Learn about the current state of birth in our country, about how...
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41:43
Nobody Knows Your Body Or Your Baby Better Than You- With Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas
Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of BeHerVillage talks with Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas. She's a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care specialist, Co-Host of the Ask A Doula Podcast, and Co-Founder of T...
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33:50
Who Has Your Best Interest In Mind During Birth and Postpartum? With Trish Evangelista of Babylon Crossfit
Content Warning: This episode depicts a traumatic birth experience, with mention of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Trish Evangelista of Babylon Cross...
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40:10
Either You Want to Provide Access, Or You Don't: with Jennie Joseph
In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Jennie Joseph: globally recognized midwife, Founder and President of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc. and Direct...
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44:27
How Not to Get Sick: Finding a Balance Between Western and Holistic Medicine with Dr. Joel Gator
In this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of Be Her Village talks with Pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh, aka Dr. Gator about how NOT to get sick (and the answer isn't to obsessively wash your hands). Dr. Gator ...
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