Sharing the Struggle

Katie's Story

On today’s episode, we hear Katie’s story! We are taking this episode to get to know Katie, her experience as a birth worker, and what led her to where she is today! A self-proclaimed talker, Katie shares her thoughts and reflections on how someone with little knowledge or experience with birth became motivated to learn all she could about the birth world and become a mother, a doula, and an educator. Katie talks about plans for the future and how she wants to help people prepare for birth, mentally and physically.  TOPICS INCLUDE:  -learning about birth  -shifting perspectives of birth  -being inspired to become a doula  -learning from each other  -research in birth  -vacations as a kid  -living in Delaware  -shifting priorities  TIME STAMPS:  1:00 introduction  3:50 having no prior knowledge of birth  6:33 Katie’s birth story  19:30 different types of birth methods  23:01 being a hustler  25:06 current part of Katie’s story  30:20 what’s next  31:58 what birth planning entails  35:50 random question > Thank you for listening to the We Deserve Better Podcast. We would love to hear from you. What topics do you want to learn more about? > > Connect with us: > > Dr. Megan Anderson > Website https://www.meganandersonpt.com/ [https://www.meganandersonpt.com/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt [https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt] > IG https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/] > Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured] > > Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE > Website www.delawaredoula.net [http://www.delawaredoula.net/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula [https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula] > IG https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/] > > Enjoy the conversation! > > The opinions expressed by Dr. Megan Anderson, Katie Hope, and the We Deserve Better Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. The We Deserve Better podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Sharing the Struggle

On today’s episode, Megan and Katie share the struggle! Sometimes it’s easy to put on a smile and pretend like everything is great, because we don’t want to feel like we are complaining. But, let’s be real, we all struggle from time to time. And it can be reassuring to hear that you aren’t alone in the struggle! Join us today as we open up authentically about when and how we struggle, as well as how we cope! TOPICS INCLUDE: -honoring the need to rest -values versus priorities -taking time to recharge & reset -finding your why -being on autopilot -10% easier, 10% more fun -connecting through music -using mindset to your advantage TIME STAMPS: 1:00 introduction 2:23 why Katie is running late 4:08 values and priorities 6:50 doing things that nourish you 8:35 where you why comes from 11:05 activities to recharge 14:15 10% easier 17:40 talking about things that make you happy  20:29 mindset shifts 22:58 something to celebrate  25:35 one random question > Thank you for listening to the We Deserve Better Podcast. We would love to hear from you. What topics do you want to learn more about? > > Connect with us: > > Dr. Megan Anderson > Website https://www.meganandersonpt.com/ [https://www.meganandersonpt.com/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt [https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt] > IG https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/] > Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured] > > Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE > Website www.delawaredoula.net [http://www.delawaredoula.net/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula [https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula] > IG https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/] > > Enjoy the conversation! > > The opinions expressed by Dr. Megan Anderson, Katie Hope, and the We Deserve Better Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. The We Deserve Better podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Megan’s Origin Story

On today’s episode, Megan and Katie dive into Megan’s origin story! Admittedly, talking about herself gives Megan some anxiety, but she decided to full send it today as I ask Megan questions about her childhood, struggles with chronic pain, and what led her to physical therapy. We hear about Megan’s journey through mindfulness and therapy, and the role it’s played in healing trauma. We also dive deep into Megan’s experience with endometriosis and the lack of understanding surrounding it. These experiences frame so much of what we discuss on the podcast. You don’t want to miss this conversation! TOPICS INCLUDE: -how Katie and Megan met -struggles with chronic pain     -mindfulness based stress reduction -journey with endometriosis and IVF -looking forward on the year TIME STAMPS: 1:00 introduction 4:19 Megan’s childhood 7:06 deciding to go to PT school 13:50 meditation and mindfulness 23:44 struggles with endometriosis 36:20 one random question RESOURCES: Nancy’s Nook: https://nancysnookendo.com/ [https://nancysnookendo.com/] > Thank you for listening to the We Deserve Better Podcast. We would love to hear from you. What topics do you want to learn more about? > > Connect with us: > > Dr. Megan Anderson > Website https://www.meganandersonpt.com/ [https://www.meganandersonpt.com/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt [https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt] > IG https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/] > Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured] > > Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE > Website www.delawaredoula.net [http://www.delawaredoula.net/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula [https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula] > IG https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/] > > Enjoy the conversation! > > The opinions expressed by Dr. Megan Anderson, Katie Hope, and the We Deserve Better Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. The We Deserve Better podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

MORE Sex in Pregnancy & Postpartum

On today’s episode, Megan and Katie expand upon last week’s conversation of sex and pregnancy. So many of us are uptight and intimidated by having conversations about sex, even though the majority of us are having or have had sex! We talk about the parallels between giving birth and having sex, as well as, the challenges that can arise with sex and pregnancy. We also cover the dreaded 6 week postpartum visit and why you shouldn’t be asking your OB/GYN questions they don’t have answers to. Regardless of what many people think, there is no timeline for when it’s right to have sex postpartum. Join us to hear how we suggest people navigate this delicate topic! TOPICS INCLUDE: -orgasmic birth -changes in intimacy during pregnancy -stimulation in early labor -the “how” of sex during pregnancy -overcoming fear of returning to sex -the 6 week postpartum visit -feelings of guilt for not returning to sex  TIME STAMPS: 1:00 introduction 2:03 orgasmic birth 7:10 covering sex in childbirth education 13:45 sex to induce/encourage labor 18:20 fear of sex after birth 20:30 when to have sex postpartum  30:02 random question > Thank you for listening to the We Deserve Better Podcast. We would love to hear from you. What topics do you want to learn more about? > > Connect with us: > > Dr. Megan Anderson > Website https://www.meganandersonpt.com/ [https://www.meganandersonpt.com/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt [https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt] > IG https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/] > Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured] > > Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE > Website www.delawaredoula.net [http://www.delawaredoula.net/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula [https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula] > IG https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/] > > Enjoy the conversation! > > The opinions expressed by Dr. Megan Anderson, Katie Hope, and the We Deserve Better Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. The We Deserve Better podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Sex and Pregnancy

On today’s episode, Megan and Katie discuss something juicy…sex around pregnancy. While Katie gets tons of questions about sex during pregnancy, Megan lends her experience as a pelvic floor physical therapist to the postpartum sex discussion. Katie delves into the importance of experiencing intimacy with your partner during pregnancy and how that can look different for different people. Megan gives us a crash course on pelvic floor physical therapy and the roll relaxed pelvic floor muscles play in birth and postpartum. Megan and Katie DO NOT shy away from this delicate conversation! Tune in to learn! Welcome to the show! TOPICS INCLUDE: -expanding the conversation -different types of intimacy -education around the anatomy of pregnancy -the problem with kegels -relaxing the pelvic floor TIME STAMPS: 1:00 introduction 2:59 sex in pregnancy 7:28 pelvic PT 101 11:23 RELAX 19:01 connecting to your body 21:43 trauma-informed care 23:37 random question RESOURCES: Why we can stop calling them Kegal’s [https://thepelvicfloorproject.com/blog/2018/12/12/why-the-pelvic-floor-is-such-a-taboo-subject] Ora RIng [https://ouraring.com/discount/196a21abfc] Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1116375993/sea-star-crystal-earring-stud-baroque?ref=yr_purchases] Homunculus  [https://brainmapper.org/science/] > Thank you for listening to the We Deserve Better Podcast. We would love to hear from you. What topics do you want to learn more about? > > Connect with us: > > Dr. Megan Anderson > Website https://www.meganandersonpt.com/ [https://www.meganandersonpt.com/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt [https://www.facebook.com/meganandersonpt] > IG https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drmegananderson/] > Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@megananderson9816/featured] > > Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE > Website www.delawaredoula.net [http://www.delawaredoula.net/] > FB https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula [https://www.facebook.com/KatieDelawareDoula] > IG https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/delawaredoula/] > > Enjoy the conversation! > > The opinions expressed by Dr. Megan Anderson, Katie Hope, and the We Deserve Better Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. The We Deserve Better podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.