The BeHerVillage Podcast
Welcome to The BeHerVillage Podcast, where we empower new and expecting parents to navigate the journey into parenthood with confidence, calm, and community. Hosted by Kaitlin McGreyes, a mom of three, doula, and founder of the BeHerVillage baby registry, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life.
We dive deep into the topics that matter—building a supportive birth plan, advocating for your needs, creating a peaceful postpartum experience, and raising your baby in a way that feels aligned with your values.
From expert interviews with midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants to inspiring stories from parents just like you, each episode is packed with practical tips, heartfelt advice, and a mission to help you feel truly prepared for the beautiful, messy, transformative adventure of parenthood.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or adding to your family, The BeHerVillage Podcast is here to remind you that you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s rewrite the story of what it means to be prepared for parenthood—together.
Listen now and join the movement to build a better, more supported future for parents and babies.
Episodes
72 episodes
The Loneliness Epidemic: How The New Mom School Is Rebuilding the Village, with Jaclyn Buckingham
There’s a loneliness epidemic quietly crushing new parents. And no amount of swaddles, bassinets, or baby monitors can fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Buckingham, owner of The New Mom School Edmond, to talk about ...
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The Motherhood Trap That High-Achieving Women Fall Into (And how to avoid it) with Jaclyn Buckingham
Ever wonder what happens when a high-achieving tech exec trades deadlines and KPIs for diapers and cluster feeds? Meet Jaclyn Buckingham, founder of The New Mom School in Oklahoma—and our latest podcast guest. In this episode, Jaclyn opens up a...
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Why your postpartum nutrition should be your number 1 baby prep with Holly Stein, founder of Restorative Roots
**Mama Meals is now Restorative Roots**Holly Stein is the founder of Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service designed to nourish new moms with healing, nutrient-dense foods inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and A...
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What are baby expos getting wrong? With Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay
Lots of new parents attend baby expos across the country in order to get better prepared for their new baby. But are these baby expos actually giving parents the resources they need to thrive? I asked Jackie Cook and Natalie Fay this question--...
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Shame-free Pelvic Health: Pee, poop, and sexual function. With Natalie Toshkoff, PT
In this episode, Kaitlin interviews Natalie Toshkoff, a pelvic floor PT in Forest Hills, Queens. Natalie offers holistic pelvic floor care and wants to help more people get the care they need.Start your
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From Doula Work to a Better Baby Registry: The BeHerVillage Story
In this episode, I share the story behind BeHerVillage’s creation. Hear how legislative experiences, doula work, and understanding health inequities led me to build a baby registry that funds expert care rather than material items. Tune in and ...
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From Tears in the Nursery to Building BeHerVillage: My Postpartum Story
In this episode, BeHerVillage founder, Kaitlin McGreyes, recounts her early motherhood experiences. From Kaitlin:I’m rewinding to a moment etched into my memory: just three days postpartum, sitting in my nursery, tears streaming down my...
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28:50
Can choosing the wrong pediatrician sabotage your breastfeeding goals? With Francie Webb
In Part 2 of our interview with Francie Webb, IBCLC and doula, we dive into the critical role your pediatrician plays in your breastfeeding journey. Francie explains how your pediatrician’s approach can make or break your breastfeeding relation...
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How to Set Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success While You're Still Pregnant. With Francie Webb of Go Milk Yourself
In this episode of The Be Her Village Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes sits down with Francie Webb, doula, IBCLC, and owner of Go Milk Yourself, to discuss how expectant parents can prepare for breastfeeding. They cover: The importanc...
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Why Your Baby Needs Tummy Time and How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Mirav Newman DPT
Tummy time-- let's talk about it! We hear about tummy time and how our babies need it everyday. But no one ever tells us why it's important and most babies HATE being put on their stomachs.We invited Dr. Mirav Newman, a pediatric physica...
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What happens when breastfeeding doesn't work out? Interview with Share the Drop founder, Kelly Cox
Many families find themselves in the position of wanting their baby to be fed breastmilk, but not being able to breastfeed. This might be known ahead of time due to adoption or surrogacy, or it might be unplanned after breastfeeding doesn't wor...
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48:54
How much does a home birth cost? With Michele Liot, CNM
How much does home birth cost? And how big does my house need to be? Am I allowed to give birth at home if I'm renting? What about if my in-laws live there too? And the big question partners have: is it messy?? We cover it all in this conversat...
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Is home birth safe? With Michele Liot, CNM
Is home birth safe? That's the biggest question we face when considering giving birth at home. In this episode Michele Liot gives an answer backed by data, science, and intuition. Learn about the current state of birth in our country, about how...
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41:43
Nobody Knows Your Body Or Your Baby Better Than You- With Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas
Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of BeHerVillage talks with Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas. She's a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care specialist, Co-Host of the Ask A Doula Podcast, and Co-Founder of T...
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Who Has Your Best Interest In Mind During Birth and Postpartum? With Trish Evangelista of Babylon Crossfit
Content Warning: This episode depicts a traumatic birth experience, with mention of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Trish Evangelista of Babylon Cross...
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Either You Want to Provide Access, Or You Don't: with Jennie Joseph
In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage talks with Jennie Joseph: globally recognized midwife, Founder and President of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc. and Direct...
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How Not to Get Sick: Finding a Balance Between Western and Holistic Medicine with Dr. Joel Gator
In this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of Be Her Village talks with Pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh, aka Dr. Gator about how NOT to get sick (and the answer isn't to obsessively wash your hands). Dr. Gator ...
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What Breastfeeding ACTUALLY Looks and Feels Like: With Kate Miller of Mighty Milk
On this week’s episode of the Be Her Village podcast Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village is talking with Kate Miller, founder of Mighty Milk— a company offering online video based breastfeeding classes for new and expectant parents....
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People Over Policies: How Our Hospital System Needs to Change with Maggie Runyon of Your Birth Partners
We should be focused on the patient, where relationships are built and trust is formed between the person giving birth as well as the care providers. Maggie Runyon, Labor and Delivery nurse, birth advocate, and founder of Your Birth Partners (a...
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55:09
Periods, Postpartum, and Getting the Support You Need
It can be really hard to slow down, in pregnancy and postpartum, because many of us tend to move through our lives rather quickly— but even more so it can be hard that we live in a society that pressures moms to get back to their pre-pregnancy ...
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It's Not Sleep Training, It's Sleep Learning with Elizabeth Green
Elizabeth Green has nearly 40 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and families and currently serves families as a sleep consultant.Elizabeth refers to herself as a sleep doula, because as there's tons of conflicting advic...
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47:37
Kegels Aren't The Only Answer to Pelvic Floor Problems: With Flyte Therapy
In this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village talks with Shravya Kovela, pelvic floor PT and business development manager for Flyte by Pelvital. We’ve said it before and we’re go...
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53:19
The Best Advice for Doulas: Collaboration Not Competition
Being a doula is heart led, it’s working with families, it’s caring for people, but not all doulas are equipped with the tools and experience to start a business. In this episode, Kaitlin McGreyes, Founder of B...
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