Navigating Change
So many incredible, resilient, harrowing, and brilliant women (and a few men) share their stories about navigating the ins and outs of becoming and being parents.
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In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross discusses how during her first pregnancy she didn’t want to lose her identity and become “just a mom.”
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross shares advice to those who find out they are pregnant and may not feel the expected emotional reaction to finding out you are and that you are allowed to feel however you want to feel.
Brittany Ross, a Los Angeles-based actor and stand up comedian opens up with refreshing authenticity about her journey into motherhood.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses that he feels the loneliness or isolation that can be present in the LGBTQ+ community stems from a lack of trust. People in the LGBTQ+ community can have a hard time finding people they can wholeheartedly trust, which can lead to isolation and loneliness.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses the journey to creating “Stand In Pride”, an organization that connects people with "stand-in" family or friends. Whether it's attending a wedding, needing help with a life skill, or simply wanting a shoulder to lean on, Stand In Pride offers a powerful sense of belonging.
Dan Blevins created Stand In Pride, which provides a vital support system for those within the LGBTQ+ community who may be estranged from their families. The show dives into the organization's mission and impact as well as what it really means to show up for someone else.
All Episodes about Navigating Change
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross discusses how during her first pregnancy she didn’t want to lose her identity and become “just a mom.”
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross shares advice to those who find out they are pregnant and may not feel the expected emotional reaction to finding out you are and that you are allowed to feel however you want to feel.
Brittany Ross, a Los Angeles-based actor and stand up comedian opens up with refreshing authenticity about her journey into motherhood.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses that he feels the loneliness or isolation that can be present in the LGBTQ+ community stems from a lack of trust. People in the LGBTQ+ community can have a hard time finding people they can wholeheartedly trust, which can lead to isolation and loneliness.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses the journey to creating “Stand In Pride”, an organization that connects people with "stand-in" family or friends. Whether it's attending a wedding, needing help with a life skill, or simply wanting a shoulder to lean on, Stand In Pride offers a powerful sense of belonging.
Dan Blevins created Stand In Pride, which provides a vital support system for those within the LGBTQ+ community who may be estranged from their families. The show dives into the organization's mission and impact as well as what it really means to show up for someone else.
Shani Rogers, the author of the book "Blue and Pink Balloons," a narrative crafted for her daughter that addresses the sensitive topic of miscarriage. Shani shares her story of trying for a second and healing from miscarriage.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Patrice Meagher discusses her the unspoken mental load of breastfeeding and pumping that takes a toll on breastfeeding parents.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Patrice Meagher discusses her struggle with breastfeeding at work which ultimately led to her decision to create MilkMate with her husband, so other working breastfeeding individuals can breastfeed at work without the struggle.
Patrice Meagher, the creator of MilkMate, joins Julia to address the challenge new mothers face in the workplace: the lack of a safe and private environment for breastfeeding.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how she defines family and how she felt her family unit wasn’t complete without her second child. There was a yearning in her heart to complete her family.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how misinformation and poor sex education can impact your fertility and her fertility journey.