Pregnant people get bombarded with all sorts of advice: a lot of it unsolicited, outdated, or just plain wrong. On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adri ...
In this interview series, host Alicia Menendez talks to remarkable Latinas about making it, faking it, and everything in between. In often-hilarious and always-revealing episodes, Alicia and her guests take on the challenges of existing, and then thriving, as women of color.
This award-winning and Peabody-nominated podcast documents how locals are addressing the role of jails in their backyards. Reporters travel around the country and hear from people directly impacted by their encounter with jails and to chronicle the progress ground-up efforts have made in diversion, bail reform, recidivism, adoption of technology and other crucial aspects of the move toward decarceration at local levels.
Key Conversations with Phi Beta Kappa is a podcast from The Phi Beta Kappa Society's Visiting Scholars program, featuring leading scholars across multiple disciplines in conversation with Fred Lawrence, PBK's Secretary and CEO.
Created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they're impacting those very issues. Weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues—because all issues are women's issues. Tune in every Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts, and on public ...
Feeling My Flo is a reported podcast where menstruation is an event that happens to all types of bodies.
Created by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, every episode insiders from the world of admissions break down the facts, myths, and rules of engagement for today's college landscape.
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January 22, 2021: Congresswoman Maxine Waters on how the Democratic party moves forward, Black and Indigenous strategists demanding more from the government, and the biggest challenges facing the Biden ...
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This week, Farai Chideya and her guests discuss the new administration and the historic role of Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters discusses what her party wants to accomplish now that it controls the legislative and executive branches. Political strategist Glynda Carr of Higher Heights wants to elevate more Black …
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[Birth Stories] Why She Pushed for the Unmedicated Birth of Her Breech Twins
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Emma Parnell was adamant about planning a vaginal birth for her second pregnancy, even though she was having twins—and they were both breech. She tells Adriana Lozada about the strength she gained from her own body’s intuition. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects a…
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LEVEL UP: How to Approach Your Health Holistically
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Fitness coach Yami Mufdi wants you to shift your mindset from on how your body looks to how it feels. She breaks down all the components—nutrition, intention, routine—to get to a healthier you. Follow Yami on Instagram @yamimufdi. If you loved this episode, listen to Nicole Mejia Wants You to Love Yourself—All of You and Why Dr. Julie Ramos Insists…
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January 15, 2021: New York AG Tish James seeks accountability for President Trump, the “Black Cassandra” syndrome and journalists of color need to be heard, and a new politics roundtable deciphers the ...
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This week, Farai Chideya and her guests dissect the aftermath of the January 6th coup attempt at the Capitol. New York AG Letitia James shares the values that guide her work, which includes investigating President Trump. Boston Globe reporter Jazmine Ulloa reflects on her first-hand experience of the Capitol siege. As transition director of Vice Pr…
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How Long Should You Wait to Clamp the Cord?
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Adriana Lozada shares facts about the magnificent protective and self-clamping abilities of the umbilical cord. She also explains why there’s still disagreement in the medical field about how long to wait. Listen to this episode all about delayed cord clamping. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don…
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LEVEL UP: How to Secure Your Financial Future Starting Today
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Personal finance expert Ramona Ortega of My Money, My Future gives us some real talk about how to take control of your finances today so you can own your time, your money, and your life from now on. Plus essential advice for starting a business—and investing in yourself. If you loved this episode, listen to Daniela Pierre Bravo Teaches Us How to 'E…
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January 8, 2021: A win for Democrats and a blow for democracy, the power of investing in women entrepreneurs, and envisioning a different way to understand the meaning of work.
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This week, Farai Chideya and her guests dissect political news across the country, from the Senate races in Georgia to the violence in our nation’s capital. And we welcome new contributor and legal analyst Tiffany Jeffers. Impact investor Nathalie Molina Niño takes on the exclusion of women of color in finance. Business reporter Ruth Umoh takes sto…
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Why You and Your Care Provider Must Decide Everything Together
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OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Brad Bootstaylor talks with Adriana Lozada about how vital it is to establish shared-decision making with your care provider. Plus: why no one should roll their eyes at your birth plan. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she s…
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LEVEL UP: Your Relationships Could Use a Refresh
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Psychotherapist Genesis Games gets real about why it’s important to assess your relationships truthfully, so you can set healthy expectations and comfortable boundaries. Plus, how to navigate different kinds of relationships—with family, friends, and significant others. Follow Genesis Games on Twitter @miamitherapist_. If you loved this episode, li…
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January 1, 2021: Futurist Mutale Nkonde on how changing your mindset helps you achieve goals, a psychologist on how to shape conversations about racism and resilience with kids, and how to start off the ...
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This week, Farai Chideya spends more time with the sparkling roster of Our Body Politic contributors. Errin Haines of the 19th predicts the most important political stories of 2021 for women of color. Mutale Nkonde of AI for the People shares her secrets to envisioning success. Psychologist Dr. Ryan DeLapp offers advice to parents about having conv…
The Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards are presented annually to three outstanding scholarly books published in the United States. The 2020 winners are Leah Price for What We Talk about When We Talk About Books: The History and Future of Reading; Sarah Parcak for Archaeology From Space: How the Future Shapes the Past; and Sarah Seo for Policing the Open Ro…
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Best of Birthful: How to Navigate the Identity Shift of Becoming a Mom
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Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Psychotherapist Sophie McEntee, is dedicated to supporting new parents through …
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LEVEL UP: This Life Coach Says Now's the Time to Level Up
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To launch this special series, Alicia talks to experts about how each of us can step into our fullest potential in the new year. Life and business coach Wendy Amara explains how to lay out the action steps that will help you accomplish your goals, and shares personal stories about leveling up when she expanded her business - and when she had twins!…
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December 25, 2020: How the New Georgia Project made voting cool, why Covid may spur the end of tipping, and what inspires local leaders from California to Arizona and beyond.
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This week, Farai Chideya talks with Nse Ufot of the New Georgia Project about the power of organizing the vote. Air Force Sergeant Tamika Hamilton on what inspired her to run in California, and Varshini Prakash of the Sunrise Movement connects racial inequity and the climate crisis. Saru Jayaraman of One Fair Wage explains the pandemic's effect on …
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Best of Birthful: How a Baby’s Position Impacts Labor
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Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Midwife Gail Tully, founder of the Spinning Babies approach, explains how a bab…
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How O Magazine’s Arianna Davis Made It, on Her Own Terms
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The digital director of Oprah Magazine talks to Alicia about the maverick moves that landed her jobs in journalism. And she discusses her new book, What Would Frida Do? and what the icon's “Viva la vida” mantra means to her. Follow Arianna Davis on Instagram @ariannagab. If you loved this episode, listen to Why Pioneering Journalist Maria Hinojosa …
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December 18, 2020: Representative Veronica Escobar on leading El Paso through the Covid crisis, Black homeownership rates in a new light, and Latino representation on the small screen
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This week, Farai Chideya talks with Representative Veronica Escobar about Covid and immigration in her district of El Paso. Gina Pérez of the Texas State Board of Education explains how continued cuts to school programs inspired her to take action. Our political contributor Errin Haines brings updates from the political world, and business contribu…
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Let’s Tackle Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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Adriana Lozada shares facts about the prevalence of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, or PMADs.And she encourages us to acknowledge the combined mental health impact of postpartum experiences during Covid. Plus suggestions on the signs to look out for. If you liked this episode, listen to this one on childbirth PTSD and this one on grief durin…
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How Fashion Entrepreneur Camila Coelho Went from Working Retail to Building a Beauty Brand
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The blogger and founder of Elaluz and the Camila Coelho Collection shares how a promise to her mother pushed her to work hard in a very competitive industry. And she gets real about using her massive platform to fight the stigma of people living with epilepsy—like her. Follow Camila Coelho on Instagram @camilacoelho. If you loved this episode, list…
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December 11, 2020: Why the 2020 census remains in contention, Representative-Elect Jamaal Bowman on a divided Democratic Party, and Black womanhood through the lens of MacArthur “Genius” Dr. Tressie McMillan ...
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This week Farai Chideya talks with Representative-Elect Jamaal Bowman of New York about his plans for a more just and equitable district, with a major focus on education. Contributor Errin Haines of The 19th updates listeners on the latest moves in the incoming Biden Administration, and NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang explains why the 2020 Census i…
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[Birth Stories] Lessons from a Life Coach Who Faced Postpartum Depression Three Times
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Author, life coach, and plus-size model Rosie Mercado experienced postpartum depression with three of her four children, in addition to other personal and physical challenges. She tells Adriana Lozada how she learned to listen to her body, to ask for help, and to admire her own strength. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: On…
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Why Reina Rebelde's Founder, Regina Merson, Chose Herself Over Everything Else
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The successful owner of makeup brand Reina Rebelde talks about how she chose to leave a high-profile law career to find her way back to herself. And how she convinced her family that starting a business was the right path for her. Follow Regina Merson on Instagram @reginamerson. If you loved this episode, listen to How Girls Night In Founder Alisha…
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December 4, 2020: Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall on being fully Black and fully blue, Covid’s impact on U.S education systems and students, and Filipinos fighting disinformation
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This week Farai Chideya talks to Dallas Chief of Police Reneé Hall about her career in law enforcement at a time of rising consciousness across the nation. Dr. Kavita Trivedi explains the intricacies of Covid testing and why it’s important to keep safety protocols in place. Reporter Ruth Umoh makes the connection between student debt and entreprene…
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Eight Questions to Ask Your Care Provider
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Adriana Lozada shares what you should know about your provider’s protocols and practices to figure out how much shared decision-making and agency you will have in your birth experience. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on informed consent in birth and this interview about the pushing stage. You can connect with Birthful on Instag…
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Powerhouse Marketer Ana Valdéz on Using Media to Create Change
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The marketing and business consultant on realizing and harnessing the power that marketing and media have to influence people’s behavior. And how she drew on those skills to be authentically herself. If you loved this episode, listen to Why Corporate America Couldn’t Change Carla Vernón at Her Core and Yvonne and Yvette Rodriguez Are Shaking Up the…
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November 27, 2020: Media veteran Maria Hinojosa on inclusive storytelling, how #PublishingPaidMe landed book executive Lisa Lucas her dream job, and journalists of color creating inclusive newsrooms from ...
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This week Farai Chideya talks with journalists who are changing the world around them. First, veteran journalist Maria Hinojosa on creating a more inclusive newsroom as one of the pioneering Latinas in public radio. Then journalist Wendi Thomas on why she built a newsroom by and for locals in Memphis; and Jenni Monet on decolonizing our news feeds.…
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Former Obama Advisor Joseph Aldy on How Climate Change Policies Can Bolster the Economy Post COVID-19
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Former Special Assistant to President Obama for Energy and Environment, Professor Joseph Aldy is an expert in thinking creatively about how climate change-friendly policies can bolster the economy in times of crisis. He reflects on lessons from 2009, and looks ahead at how we can build an American economy that is more resilient to risk in a post CO…
Parenting facilitator Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand talks to Adriana Lozada about starting Latinx Parenting to help families decolonize oppressive parenting practices and jettison cultural discipline techniques their parents used—that many say they’d never use on their own children. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for Yo…
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What the Election Taught Us About the Latina Vote
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Journalists Jennifer Medina and Patricia Mazzei of the New York Times break down how we voted this election, and what the mainstream media so often gets wrong about it. Follow Jennifer Medina and Patricia Mazzei on Twitter @jennymedina and @PatriciaMazzei. If you loved this episode, listen to Let’s Talk Latina Power in This Election and Univision’s…
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November 20, 2020: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib on the future of the Democratic Party, religion in U.S. politics, and author Yaa Gyasi on the power of faith
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Congresswoman Tlaib talks about The Squad’s role and how grassroots activism is shaping the future of the Democratic Party. Infectious disease expert Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of the Biden Covid-19 task force, offers insights into two promising vaccines. Scholar Robert P. Jones discusses the intersection of religion and politics, and bestselling…
Adriana Lozada explains the process of triage, which happens before you’re admitted to the hospital to give birth. She covers it all, from the steps to confirm you’re in labor, to potential inconveniences and discomfort, to concrete ways to advocate for yourself and your birth plan from the moment you step into the hospital. If you liked this episo…