EMILY DIDONATO “Motherhood, Miscarriage & Finding Your Village”

In this special episode, we revisit our conversation with the legendary Dr Crane, one of the most respected figures in obstetrics. With a career spanning more than five decades, Dr Crane offers a remarkable perspective on childbirth, parenting, and the evolution of maternal care.From delivering babies for high-profile families to sharing his views on natural birth, medical interventions, and the changing landscape of maternity care, Dr Crane's stories are both insightful and deeply moving. His wealth of experience, wisdom, and compassion make this a truly unforgettable conversation.Disclaimer: The information shared on The Village reflects the personal experiences and opinions of each guest and should not be considered, nor used as a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Supermodel, entrepreneur and soon-to-be mother of three Emily DiDonato joins Nicole on The Village Podcast for an honest conversation about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the realities of motherhood.Emily shares how she was discovered as a teenager and built a successful modelling career before transitioning into motherhood. She opens up about miscarriage, the emotional weight of trying again, and the importance of community, storytelling and sharing the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken.Together, Emily and Nicole discuss birth plans, doulas, hospital bags, postpartum anxiety, parenting through the chaos, finding your village, and why every mother’s journey is uniquely her own.This episode also celebrates Emily as the newest BUMPSUIT icon, ahead of the launch of her New York campaign and community event.To Connect With Our Guest:
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In this episode Nicole welcomes special guest Sydney Porter, a birth educator and doula who embodies the grounded, divine feminine. Sydney shares her unexpected journey into motherhood, having her first child at just 19 years old. She discusses her decision to stop taking birth control and reconnect with her body's natural rhythms and the wisdom of the womb. Sydney's story is one of surprise, joy, and the transformative power of embracing the sacred feminine. This episode offers a holistic perspective on birthing, postpartum, and the profound experience of becoming a mother. Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/⁠⁠  Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thesydneyporter/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUMPSUIT⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.bumpsuit.co/

Nicole sits down with YouTube star and entrepreneur Amanda Steele to discuss her journey to motherhood. Amanda shares intimate details of her unexpected pregnancy, complicated emergency c-section birth experience and daughter's time in the NICU.  Learn about Amanda's postpartum struggles with trauma, depression and physical recovery challenges. Amanda also reflects on the support of her partner and mother and her determination to heal and continue embracing motherhood despite facing adversity. Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/⁠  Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/amandasteele/?hl=en ⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠ ⁠https://www.bumpsuit.co/ This episode is produced by www.propodcastproduction.com

Nicole sits down with Sophie to discuss her powerful spiritual journey with motherhood. Sophie shares intimate details of her experiences with pregnancy, birth, miscarriage and fertility struggles as she and her husband tried for over six years to conceive their second child.Listeners learn about Sophie's healing process through writing, poetry and self-reflection as she worked to resolve past trauma and fully embrace self-love.  Sophie also opens up about the emotional highs and lows of her IVF treatment, unique diets and holistic practices used to prepare her body for conception. For anyone experiencing infertility or seeking personal and spiritual growth, Sophie's story offers hope, wisdom and inspiration for trusting your inner strength. Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sophiewardkoren/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠https://www.bumpsuit.co/ Resources Clear Passage Massage: https://clearpassage.com Learn about HSG Test: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22254-hysterosalpingogram Lacey Phillips- To be Magnetichttps://tobemagnetic.com The bean protocol https://www.youregreat.com/the-bean-protocol Classes at the Esalen Institute https://www.esalen.org/workshops/tantra-the-body-and-the-release-legends-of-lust-and-love-an-esalen-signature-series-111122 https://www.esalen.org/workshops/the-pleasure-bond-a-couples-workshop-for-replenishing-love-romance-and-playful-spirits-52823

Princess has been a birth and postpartum doula for over ten years, helping mothers through childbirth and recovery. She founded BelliBind to fill a void in postpartum care, offering belly-binding kits and virtual support. In this episode, she shares her own experience with an emergency C-section birth and the challenging recovery process. She discusses adopting healing modalities from traditional Chinese medicine and other cultures to support new mothers. Princess aims to help women honour their postpartum recovery journey through belly binding, connecting them to resources and a support community. ⁠Connect With ⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With ⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠ Learn about BelliBind Book by Princess: Belly Binding: A Simple Postpartum Ritual to Reclaim Your Body and Heal Your Spirit Check out Mahmee Book: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality Book: The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A complete guide to rebuilding your health and reclaiming your energy for mothers of newborns, toddlers and young children Watch via our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠

This episode features an in-depth discussion about endometriosis with Dr. Seckin, one of the world's leading endometriosis surgeons. Dr. Seckin provides a comprehensive overview of endometriosis, how it's diagnosed, and the various treatment options. He discusses how endometriosis can affect multiple organs in the body and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. The conversation also covers topics like fertility, pregnancy, and surgical recovery. You will gain a new understanding of this common yet misunderstood disease that impacts one in ten women. Dr. Seckin Book: The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis Connect With ⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With ⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠ Watch via our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠

Chelsea Leyland battled severe period pain and endometriosis for over a decade, leading to frequent ER visits. Now, she openly discusses her endometriosis journey, fertility challenges, and holistic healing approaches. Chelsea champions a holistic view of women's health, focusing on hormonal balance, diet, stress management, and community support. Her goal is to normalize discussions on menstrual health and pregnancy loss, empowering women to make informed decisions for their overall well-being. Additionally, she reveals the motivation behind co-founding Looni, the supplement company dedicated to enhancing awareness and support around menstrual health. ⁠Connect With ⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With ⁠Our Guest⁠⁠ Learn about Looni Watch via our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ ⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠

Dr. Elliot Berlin shares his experiences as a holistic healthcare provider supporting mothers through childbirth and beyond. He discusses his approach to chiropractic care, massage therapy, doula work, flipping babies naturally, and embracing flexibility in birth. Dr. Berlin aims to educate listeners and empower women through informed choices, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. ⁠Connect With Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Our Guest⁠ Watch via our YouTube channel Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠

Ty Haney shares her experiences as an entrepreneur building two successful brands while navigating motherhood's challenges. She opens up about the traumatic emergency c-section and near-death experience with her daughter Sonny's birth. Through storytelling and her work building the Try Your Best Platform, she aims to normalize open conversations around entrepreneurship, pregnancy, childbirth and the challenges women leaders face.⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With Our Guest⁠⁠⁠Join The Village⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠