How Expectations Shape Birth- and What Happens When Reality Doesn’t Match Them with Robin Gibson Douthit

Why Some Kids Get Support and Others Don’t- and What Parents Can Do with Paula Yost

Before your child ever needs extra support, it's helpful to understand how to navigate the systems designed to help them. In this episode, Deb speaks with attorney and mental health clinician Paula Yost about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), advocating within the school system, and how parents can confidently speak up when they know something isn't quite right. Paula shares practical guidance on recognizing early signs that a child may benefit from additional support, preparing for IEP meetings, and working collaboratively with educators while understanding your rights. She also discusses the importance of trauma-informed education, when to seek additional advocacy, and how parents can build a strong support network throughout the process. Whether you're already navigating special education or simply want to be prepared for the future, this conversation offers valuable insights into advocating for your child's unique needs. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/why-some-kids-get-support-and-others-dont-and-what-parents-can-do-with-paula-yost/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Story Behind the PYC Method: A Conversation with Deb & Phoebe

What makes the Prenatal Yoga Center Teacher Training so unique? In this special episode, Deb sits down with PYC graduate and mentor Phoebe to explore her journey through the training and how it transformed her approach to teaching yoga. Together, they discuss the evolution of the PYC Method, the shift to hybrid learning during the pandemic, and why the training continues to resonate with yoga teachers seeking a deeper understanding of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience. Phoebe shares what surprised her most about the program- from the depth of anatomy and pelvic floor education to learning how to build classes based on the needs of the students in front of her rather than relying on predetermined sequences. The conversation also explores the transition from trainee to teacher and mentor, highlighting the power of community, adaptability, and lifelong learning in prenatal yoga education. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/the-story-behind-the-pyc-method-a-conversation-with-deb-phoebe/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How Expectations Shape Birth- and What Happens When Reality Doesn’t Match Them with Robin Gibson Douthit

Birth rarely unfolds exactly as we imagine, yet many expectant parents enter labor with expectations shaped by stories, social media, classes, and conversations with care providers. In this episode, Deb sits down with doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, and lactation counselor Robin Gibson Douthit to explore how those expectations influence the birth experience—and what happens when reality takes a different path. Robin shares how informed decision-making, advocacy, and collaborative care can help parents navigate the unpredictability of labor with confidence. Together, they discuss the difference between guidance and pressure, what true informed consent looks like in practice, and how strong relationships with care providers can shape both expectations and outcomes. This conversation offers practical insights for preparing for birth in a way that balances knowledge, flexibility, and trust in the process. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/how-expectations-shape-birth-and-what-happens-when-reality-doesnt-match-them-with-robin-gibson-douthit/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Travel with Kids with Bri Hepworth of Mini Voyager

Travel looks different once kids enter the picture- but that doesn’t mean adventure has to stop. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, Deb sits down with Bri Hepworth, mom of four and founder of Mini Voyager, to talk about the realities of traveling with children and how families can make trips feel more enjoyable, flexible, and memorable. Bri shares how her perspective on travel evolved after becoming a parent, the biggest challenges families face on the road, and practical strategies for navigating everything from naps and long travel days to packing and managing expectations. Together, they explore why successful family travel isn’t about perfection, but about creating meaningful experiences and embracing the unexpected. Whether you're planning your first trip with a baby or trying to make travel feel less stressful with older kids, this conversation is filled with reassuring advice, real-life stories, and simple tips to help you feel more confident on the go. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/how-to-travel-with-kids-with-bri-hepworth-of-mini-voyager/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Community Birth Story: Making Peace With a Birth That Didn’t Go As Planned with Nitzan Auz

In this deeply honest community birth story, Deb talks with Nitzan Auz about the emotional complexity of welcoming her third baby during a season of uncertainty, stress, and shifting expectations. As she approached her due date, Nitzan found herself navigating not only the physical and emotional intensity of late pregnancy, but also the weight of global events unfolding in Israel that deeply impacted her mental state. Hoping for a different experience this time around, she instead faced an unexpected induction and a birth that unfolded far from her original vision. The conversation also touches on postpartum recovery, identity, resilience, and Nitzan’s inspiring return to running, including completing the NYC Marathon when her daughter was less than four months old. Together, they explore the grief that can come when birth doesn’t go according to plan, and the slow, meaningful process of making peace with an experience that felt difficult to fully accept at first. This episode is a reminder that healing after birth is not always linear, and that acceptance can coexist with disappointment. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/community-birth-story-making-peace-with-a-birth-that-didnt-go-as-planned-with-nitzan-auz/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]