The Village Podcast

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/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/]  Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thesydneyporter/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/⁠⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/]  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUMPSUIT⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.bumpsuit.co/ [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/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/]  Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/amandasteele/?hl=en ⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/]  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠ ⁠https://www.bumpsuit.co/ [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 Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/ [https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/] Connect With ⁠⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sophiewardkoren/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/sophiewardkoren/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village ⁠⁠⁠https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠ https://www.bumpsuit.co/ [https://www.bumpsuit.co/] Resources Clear Passage Massage: https://clearpassage.com [https://clearpassage.com/] Learn about HSG Test: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22254-hysterosalpingogram [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22254-hysterosalpingogram] Lacey Phillips- To be Magnetic https://tobemagnetic.com [https://tobemagnetic.com/] The bean protocol https://www.youregreat.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/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 [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 [https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With ⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/doulaprincess/?hl=en] Learn about BelliBind [https://www.bellibind.com/] Book by Princess: Belly Binding: A Simple Postpartum Ritual to Reclaim Your Body and Heal Your Spirit [https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CVTYBST8/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=] Check out Mahmee [Mahmee] Book: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality [https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Fourth+Trimester%3A+A+Postpartum+Guide+to+Healing+Your+Body%2C+Balancing+Your+Emotions%2C+and+Restoring+Your+Vitality&oq=The+Fourth+Trimester%3A+A+Postpartum+Guide+to+Healing+Your+Body%2C+Balancing+Your+Emotions%2C+and+Restoring+Your+Vitality&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEHNDUxajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] Book: The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A complete guide to rebuilding your health and reclaiming your energy for mothers of newborns, toddlers and young children [https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Postnatal+Depletion+Cure%3A+A+complete+guide+to+rebuilding+your+health+and+reclaiming+your+energy+for+mothers+of+newborns%2C+toddlers+and+young+children&oq=The+Postnatal+Depletion+Cure%3A+A+complete+guide+to+rebuilding+your+health+and+reclaiming+your+energy+for+mothers+of+newborns%2C+toddlers+and+young+children&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEHNDczajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] Watch via our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@bumpsuit/videos] ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/]This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠ [https://www.bumpsuit.co/]

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Will-See-You-Endometriosis/dp/1681621126] https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Will-See-You-Endometriosis/dp/1681621126 Connect With ⁠⁠Our Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With ⁠⁠Our Guest⁠⁠⁠ [https://drseckin.com/] Watch via our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@bumpsuit/videos] ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Village⁠⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bumpsuit.tyb.xyz/]This Episode is brought to you by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUMPSUIT⁠ [https://www.bumpsuit.co/]