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Aligned Birth
The Aligned Birth Podcast was created from a desire to share our personal and professional stories and experiences. Dr. Shannon, a Prenatal Chiropractor and Doula Rachael a Birth Doula and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator are excited to bring you meaningful conversations and interviews about topics surrounding pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all. Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more. We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey. We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!
Episodes
196 episodes
Ep 195: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey, 2025 Wrap up and Check-In
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael reflect on their podcast journey over the past year, discussing their approach to sustainable podcasting, the importance of interviews, and the insights gained fr...
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Episode 195
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Ep 194: Empowering Birth Choices in Georgia - interview with Lainey Stancil founder of Peach State Birth Coalition
In this episode, Lainey Stancil, founder of the Peach State Birth Coalition, shares her journey of advocating for midwifery and maternal health in Georgia. She discusses the importance of individualized care, the need for midwifery licensure, a...
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Ep 193: Understanding Parenting Styles and Their Impact - interview with Kristin Mize, LCSW
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Kristin Mize delve into the complexities of maternal mental health, parenting styles, and toddler behavior. They explore how childhood experiences shape parenting approaches, the imp...
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Episode 193
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46:38
Ep 192: The Journey of Emotional Regulation in Motherhood - interview with Kristin Mize, LCSW
In this episode, Dr. Shannon and guest Kristin Mize, a licensed clinical social worker, delve into the complexities of maternal mental health. They discuss the impact of motherhood on emotional regulation, the mind-body connection, and the impo...
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Episode 192
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48:04
Ep 191: Postpartum Preparation: More Than Just Surviving
Here are the takeaways from our Postpartum Thriving Kit:Postpartum is often misunderstood and requires more societal attention.Preparation for postpartum should start during pregnancy.Resting and caring for oneself...
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Episode 191
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1:19:59
Ep 190: Transforming Motherhood: Simple Habits for Moms, interview with Kori OTR/L (part 2/2)
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and maternal occupational therapist Kori discuss the importance of maternal health and support during the postpartum period. They explore simple habits that can help mothers thrive, incl...
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Episode 190
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31:40
Ep 189: Navigating Maternal Health with Occupational Therapy, interview with Kori Nuzum OTR/L (part 1/2)
In this episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Kori, an occupational therapist with a focus on maternal health. They discuss the role of occupational therapy in supporting mothers, the importance of community and connection, and the launch of Kori's p...
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Episode 189
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33:42
Ep 188: Creating a Comfortable Birth Environment
This episode is more than a "what to pack in your hospital bag". We dive into the must-have essentials for your hospital birth bag, but we also talk about what homebirth items you might want to have on hand, that you may not already have....
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Episode 188
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1:07:02
Ep 187: Why every pregnant woman deserves chiropractic care
In this episode, Dr. Shannon is interviewed by Dr. Amanda Shipley on the Kumbay'all Podcast. They explore the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, with a focus on the Webster Technique. Dr. Shannon delves into common issues that preg...
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Episode 187
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46:06
Ep 186: Life Updates with Your Hosts
Join Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachel as they dive into a spontaneous and heartfelt check-in episode. They discuss the evolution of their podcast, personal growth, and the joys and challenges of balancing family life with professional commitm...
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Episode 186
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42:57
Ep 185: Navigating Postpartum: Heather's Journey (Part 2)
In this heartfelt episode, Heather opens up about her postpartum experiences with her two children, revealing the profound differences in support, mental health, and feeding challenges she faced. She shares candid reflections on the emotional h...
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Episode 185
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52:50
Ep 184: How Pelvic Floor PT and Prenatal Chiropractic Care Can Impact Birth, interview with Dr. Kari Roberts
In this episode Dr. Shannon chats with Dr. Kari Roberts, a pelvic floor physical therapist, about the importance of pelvic floor therapy and how pairing that with prenatal chiropractic care can impact labor, birth and postpartum. Dr. Kari...
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Episode 184
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42:21
Ep 183: Holistic Health Coaching for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Dudley
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Rachael Hutchins and Katie Dudley discuss the importance of holistic health coaching, particularly for women during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore the gaps in traditional health programs, th...
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Episode 183
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1:00:55
Ep 182: The Power of Doula Support
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, doula Rachael Hutchins and doula Hannah Atterberry delve into the world of birth doula support discussing not only how doulas can impact birth, but their own doula parntership and agency as well.&nb...
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Episode 182
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1:09:30
EP 181: Catch Up & Check In: Life, Kids, Business & Big Feelings
In this heartfelt catch-up episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon and Rachael Hutchins open up about the real-life rhythms of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From navigating school transitions and pa...
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Episode 181
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54:16
Ep 180: The Importance of Advocacy in Birth: Birth Stories with Heather Fasano
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael interview Heather Fasano, who shares her profound journey through pregnancy, loss, and motherhood. Heather discusses her experiences with both of her pregnancies, highl...
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Episode 180
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1:13:37
EP 179: Empowering Parents and Birth Workers through Advocacy with Meredith and Alicia of Intentional Birth
In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Rachael Hutchins interviews experienced doulas Meredith and Alicia to explore the concept of Intentional Birth. They di...
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Episode 179
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55:40
Ep 178: The Power of Personalized Prenatal Care, interview with CNM Carson Ragan of OB2me
In this episode of the Aligned Birth podcast, Dr. Shannon interviews Certified Nurse Midwife Carson Ragan, who shares her personal journey through motherhood and how it shaped her career in midwifery. Carson discusses the importance of personal...
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Episode 178
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43:35
Ep 177: The Secret to a Stress-Free Birth: Building Your Ultimate Birth Team
In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael explore the power of assembling the right birth support team. They break down the roles of doulas, midwives, OBs, and prenatal chiropractors, emphasizing how i...
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Episode 177
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1:17:54
Ep 176: Preconception Health with Crystal Bailey: CNM, Naturopath, Embodiment Coach
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon interviews Crystal Bailey, a naturopath, nurse midwife, and embodiment coach. She is the founder and owner of Moonlight Midwifery and ...
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Episode 176
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1:05:42
Ep 175: You're Pregnant - Now What? Essential First Steps for a Healthy Pregnancy
Finding out you're pregnant is an exciting and life-changing moment—but what comes next? In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon Doula and Rachael break down the essential steps to take after that positive test....
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Episode 175
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55:32
Ep 174: Preparing for Conception
In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael delve into the essential aspects of preconception health. They discuss the importance of managing stress, optimal nutrition, physical health preparation, movement...
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Episode 174
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56:03
Ep 173: We're Back! Life Updates + What's New with the Podcast
In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael share life updates, touching on parenting challenges, school transitions, youth sports, and personal growth. They explore mental health, self-care, and balanci...
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Episode 173
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1:05:23
Ep 172: Evolving Together: The Aligned Birth Podcast's New Journey
In this special episode, we’re thrilled to share some exciting changes coming to The Aligned Birth Podcast. We’re transitioning to a new seasonal structure, complete with intentional breaks for rest and creativity. This shift will allow us to d...
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Episode 172
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22:25
Ep 171: Rest & Resilience: Thriving Through Motherhood
In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael explore the often-overlooked but essential aspect of self-care: rest. Rest is much more than just sleep—it's a holistic practice that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, sensory, c...
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Episode 171
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1:25:36