Pregnant Pause

Legacy of Love w/ Amy Elisa Jackson

In this powerful episode, marketing executive Amy Elisa Jackson joins for a poignant discussion on loss. Jackson shares her unique experience with postmortem sperm retrieval and her attempts to conceive a child with her late husband. This is an episode for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, for those who love them, and for anyone who wants to understand how to hold space for this unique kind of grief.

Do Date w/ Eboni K. Williams

Dating can be daunting. And for Black women especially it can be difficult to find a partner who not only meets all your needs, but who could also make a great parent. Television host and lawyer Eboni K. Williams joins the show and talks candidly about why she chose to become a mother solo and how it has made dating more fun.

The Nest is History w/ Nicole Deggins

Pregnant Pause goes live for the first time in partnership with Baby Dove. On this episode, we talk all things nesting — the mysterious and powerful urge that many expectant parents feel as their due date approaches — with midwife and doula Nicole Deggins. What really has to be done before baby arrives? What products do you actually need? And what can the village look like in this day and age as more moms report feeling lonely and unprepared for parenthood?

Big Kids, Big Problems w/ Egypt Sherrod

The bond with your child evolves dramatically during the teenage years. In this episode, we're exploring the shifting dynamics between parents and their teens with real estate entrepreneur, host and designer Egypt Sherrod. We discuss how to foster open communication, set healthy boundaries, and support your teenager as they navigate their identity and the complexities of the world. We share strategies for building trust, understanding their perspectives, and surviving this stage of parenthood.

School Daze w/ Kahlana Barfield Brown

Reaching the stage of parenthood where your kids are heading to school can be incredibly overwhelming and daunting. From finding the right school environment to packing a lunch and deciphering all the new school tech, we chat with Kahlana Barfield Brown to help get parents prepared to send their babies into their next stage.