Colleen Lubin

Arrow interviews Colleen Lubin, Founder of the Not Quite Knocked Up Community, on how her personal experiences with fertility, loss, NICU and preemies, inspired her to create a robust community of support. 🚨 Trigger warning, sensitive subjects.

How A Personal Journey Inspired a Fertility Support Community ~ with Colleen Lubin

Jennie Woltz

You could describe Jennie’s firm, Woltz &amp; Folkinshteyn, P.C. as an HR consultancy on legal steroids. They counsel their clients at the intersection of HR and law including claims, complaints, parental leave, compliance, policies, contracts, and HR processes. Get ready for impactful information on leave rights, paid leave, mental health + perinatal medical diagnoses from the legal lens, breastfeeding rights, and (trigger 🚨) bereavement rights. Stick around for the end for Jennie’s top tips for working moms and HR leaders.

An Employment and Labor Attorney Interview with Jennie Woltz of WFPC Law

Meedlen Charles

Wondering what you need to know to best prepare for your postpartum recovery? Dr. Charles is an OB/GYN who tackles how to create a postpartum plan, what red flags to look out for and what's the single most important thing to a healthy postpartum recovery. Trust us, you'll want to tune in.

<p>Wondering what you need to know to best prepare for your postpartum recovery? Dr. Charles is an OB/GYN who tackles how to create a postpartum plan, what red flags to look out for and what's the single most important thing to a healthy postpartum recovery. Trust us, you'll want to tune in.</p>

Postpartum 101 - Interview with OB/GYN Dr. Meedlen Charles

Will Sonak

Ever wondered why so many pregnant and postpartum people have a chiropractor?! Or how a chiro can help improve your labor, birth and postpartum? In today’s episode TT interviews Dr. Will Sonak, a 20+ year Chiropractic Doctor who’s cared for 1500+ pregnant women, including Tara as well. Shoutout to TT’s dog, Summer, who makes her own appearance in the episode as well! #wfh 😆

Chiropractic Care For Pregnancy and Postpartum, An Interview with Dr. Will Sonak

Emily Sylvester

Text a registered dietitian and lactation consultant for infant and baby feeding questions?! Sign. Me. Up. In today’s episode of Arrow’s Angle, we celebrate #worldbreastfeedingmonth with TT interviewing Emily Sylvester, Founder of Nurture Talk, on her innovative startup that supports today’s families throughout their baby feeding journey’s. We LOVE what Emily is building and KNOW it will be positively impactful for so many. Listen through the end to hear a special discount for Arrow listeners! Available on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Special thank you to Motherlove for sponsoring!

An Interview with Emily Sylvester, Founder of Nurture Talk, text-support for baby feeding 

In today’s birth story episode, TT interviews a mom of three that gave birth in early May 2020 in an urban Chicago hospital. If you’re curious (or nervous) about giving birth during the pandemic, this episode is for you. Kelsey Haywood, the talented designer behind haywoodmade interiors, tells her story authentically, real and unfiltered. She’s an inspiration. ✨

A Birth Story Episode: ✨Giving Birth During the COVID Pandemic 

Krysta Harrick

Did you know a baby gear concierge existed?! It’s true. And it’s *such* good news for today’s families. Gone are the days where you spend 40+ hours trying to figure out which stroller you’ll need for your unique lifestyle. (There’s only 500 to choose from.) 😳 In today’s episode, TT interviews Krysta Harrick, Mom and COO of GuGuGuru, on why you need a baby gear guru in your life. (Spoiler 🚨: to end the baby gear overwhelm and focus on what matters most.) 💫

An Interview with Krysta Harrick, COO of baby gear company, GuGuGuru

We have a real problem in the United States. Women are dying in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum at alarming numbers and black women are over 3 times more likely to die than white women. Mari talks with Sam Griffin of DC Metro Maternity to not only educate listeners on the topic but find ways to combat the alarming numbers.

Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

Are you pregnant and want to know more about the changes in care during this time? Are you about to deliver? Mary Kilianski, CNM, shares with Arrow how things have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Be sure to tune in. 💗

Pregnancy, birth + postpartum during the coronavirus pandemic 

Arrow’s own beloved Kaitlin, aka KK, courageously shares her own battle with depression throughout her pregnancy and postpartum time. Listen in and let’s raise awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, together. ✨

KK’s Postpartum Depression Story

Join Tara Campbell Lussier + Mari Stutzman Smith, co-founders of Arrow, (formerly Arrow Birth) as they host experts on topics relevant to modern parenthood. Having worked with hundreds of clients as longtime doulas, Tara and Mari have deep expertise in what issues matter most to expecting, young and working families. Whether you’re newly pregnant, about to give birth, navigating postpartum, or strategizing the return to work + beyond, the voices on the Arrow’s Angle podcast will positively impact your unique parenthood journey.

Steve Silvestro

The World's Greatest Pediatrician and Dad (we swear), Podcast Host of the popular Child Repair Guide, AND Arrow Advisor?! We can't get over how pumped we are to have Dr. Steve Silvestro on the Arrow's Angle Podcast. We talk how we know Steve (hint: it goes almost twelve years back and involves a baby ;)), what he's up to with the brilliant and oh-so-needed Child Repair Guide, his inspiration (Patch Adams, anyone?!), and tips for parents wherever they are on the journey. You're not gonna miss this one.

An Interview with our Fave Pediatrician, Dr. Steve Silvestro of The Child Repair Guide 

Annie Powell, a personal trainer and mental health awareness advocate, shares her experience with postpartum depression and mental illness. Months after the birth of her twins, Annie suffered from exhaustion, depression and suicidal thoughts. Hear her raw story, how she has claimed her diagnosis and champions her treatment and recovery. Her positivity and realness will leave you moved. ✨♥️

A Journey with Postpartum Depression; A Postpartum Mental Health Story

Why oh why do people feel the need to comment and offer unsolicited advice to pregnant people?! Tara and KK take a humorous and positive approach to everyday statements those with a bump endure - and even offer insights into what you can do to protect your sanity when said comments inevitably happen. Tune in today, you’re bound to feel empathetic towards the shared stories!

Annoying Things People Say to You When You’re Pregnant (and What to do About it)! 

Two birth stories in two major cities on two different continents! Tara’s former doula client, Arin Keyser, shares BOTH her birth stories in this double-y awesome and bicontinental Birth Story Episode. “Witches needles” in France may or may not have been involved. 😉 Arin also shares the difference between maternal care in the US vs. France, enlightening! 💫

Two Births, One in DC, One in Paris! ✨ A Birth Story Episode 

Tara’s former doula client, Chloe Massey, shares the journey of her high risk pregnancy and birth. Tune in to hear about Lovenox shots starting at 8 weeks , switching providers mid-pregnancy and the magic moment Chloe will never forget during the actual birth. ✨

A High Risk Pregnancy; A Birth Story Episode 

Sex is a taboo topic - especially during pregnancy - but Tara and KK dive right into the topic to discuss how they felt about sex during each of their pregnancies. One of them is a fan - and one is not. Tune in to find out and be ready to laugh!

Sex During Pregnancy

Tara’s former doula client Leandra Brown shares her unexpected induction birth story in a suburban DC area hospital.

An Unexpected Induction; A Birth Story Episode 

Kaitlin, or KK as we call her, talks about her unmedicated hospital birth. She shares in detail about her pregnancy, the details of her labor as well as how her doula was an important part of her experience. We hope you enjoy!

A BIRTH STORY EPISODE. ✨ Kaitlin shares her unmedicated hospital birth story.

Tara tackles more of your questions today - facing an induction, going from 1-2 (or more) kids, tangible and intangible things to pack in your birth bag, and the difference between a doula and an Arrow Birth Consultant.

ABC’s answer your questions Round 3!

Tara, ABC, covers standard newborn tests and procedures, mental health and navigating the fourth trimester, leaning on your “tribe” and when to reach out to a medical professional if suspected PPD. She also tackles how to handle medical procedures such as cervical checks, during labor.

Arrow Birth Consultants answer your questions Round 2

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Arrow’s Angle | Real Talk for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Working Parents

Jennifer Chu

Diastasis Recti? Pelvic floor issues after birth? Normalizing the word vagina? Check, check, and check. Arrow dives into all of this and more with Washington DC leading Women's Health Specialist and Physical Therapist, Jennifer Chu. If you're interested in #allthingspelvis, this is the episode for you. #vaginaisthehallway

Interview with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Jennifer Chu.

Sarah Clark

Struggling with getting pregnant? Secondary infertility? Want to end the fertility google tailspin? Then this is the episode for you. Sarah Clark of Fab Fertile tackles all the ways to conquer infertility once and for all. #hope

Getting Pregnant Naturally- Interview w/ Sarah Clark of Fab Fertile

Kristy Rodriguez

We spoke with Kristy Rodriguez from Pure Nurture about how to stay connected during this huge life transition. Tune in to hear our conversation!

Interview with Kristy Rodriguez of Pure Nurture

What does an Arrow Birth Consulting session look like? Who is an Arrow Birth Consultant? Tara and Mari dive into why your #ABC is the perfect person to talk to and how these sessions can help you navigate your ride to and through parenthood.

What is Arrow Birth Consulting? #arrowbirthconsulting #ABC

Inducing Naturally/Pooping during birth/Birth Partners/Pelvic floor

ABC’s answer YOUR questions! 

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