Birth advice is everywhere, but what actually helps is the stuff that makes the intense parts feel normal and the choices feel clearer. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Severiano—a registered nurse and doula who has supported more than 300 births.
With Lauren’s background across both medical and holistic care, we go beyond the textbook to unpack how birth is approached from a provider’s perspective, how hospital language and timelines can shape decisions, and how to use a birth plan without rigidity.
We also demystify the messy-but-common realities - pooing, shaking, vomiting, delivering the placenta, delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, newborn quirks, and recovery.
This is a grounded, judgment-free chat for anyone preparing for birth (first or fourth), with simple ways to balance preparation and flexibility, protect your headspace, and find your voice. Real talk, real examples, and reassurance you can carry into the birthing suite.
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You don’t need to fix your baby’s cry
Is my parenting style… chaos? Are we good parents yet? And do parenting styles even matter at 3am? These are all valid questions when you’re in the depths of parenthood.
To kick off the podcast, I couldn’t think of anyone better than one of our OG experts, Gen Muir. She’s the GOAT when it comes to making parents feel seen and heard - and she brings serious experience as a Parent Educator, Social Worker, and mum of four boys.
Together we dive into parenting styles, the messy middle of raising kids, and how to respond when your baby cries - all while having plenty of laughs along the way.
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Are you the one being sleep trained?
Somewhere along the way, we got the whole sleep training message a little wrong. Chris Minogue is a Mothercraft Nurse of nearly four decades and widely known as the baby whisperer. With experience working alongside thousands of families, she’s seen it all. While the world (and the information we have access to) has changed, our babies’ needs have not.
Chris is also the reason I managed to raise three kids under three and a half - while starting a business. In this episode, we swap real-life examples and dig into what you really need to know about parenting and your baby’s sleep.
We know there’s no shortage of advice out there - but what parents really crave is the stuff that makes the hardest days feel lighter, the messy parts feel normal, and the small wins worth celebrating.
Things Nobody Tells You brings together real voices from the community, trusted experts, and candid stories that shine a light on the practical, everyday truths of parenthood. The things you only discover once you’re in it.
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