This week Jasmin talks with Meliea Black. Meliea helps feminists who are preparing for birth and/or postpartum find and trust that woman that lives inside of them. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Midwife and Women’s Wellness Coach who had 3 amazing children and 3 crazy postpartum experiences that influenced her passion to start her business.
Episode Highlights
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Meliea’s Background
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Postpartum
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We need to stop wearing masks
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This is a medical condition
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Preparation, a Director and Support System are Crucial
Quotes
“What do you mean you might let me try?!”
“When I see an injustice in the world I become whatever I need to be to help with that”
“Don’t ever apologize for advocating for me”
“I remember when the medicine wore off, how hard it was for me to walk and use the restroom”
“I new it was possible for my body to open up”
“The older you get the more passionate you become about the injustices that happened to you when you were younger”
“We just need to be raw about it”
“A warm bath is not going to help me feel less overwhelmed right now”
“We’ve let the dialogue become really sinister”
“Suicide is the second most common reason women die during that time”
“Never mind you, where is the baby … and you feel like no-one is seeing you”
“Invest in yourself and your preparation”
“If she can’t come up with something, that is a big red flag”
Links
Meliea’s Contact:
Christie
Instagram: @yoursmilinghygienist
Website: www.yoursmilinghygienist.com
Jasmin
Instagram: @itjasminhaley
Facebook: @itsjasminhaley
Website: www.jasminhaley.com
Karen
Instagram: @skaren52
The Safe Place for MOMgienists Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MOMgienists/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: