In this episode of I Can't Even Imagine, we welcome Erin Mastrodonato, a resilient wife, mother, and owner of Good Girls Bake Shop. Erin shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at just 28 years old while she was 26 weeks pregnant. She opens up about the physical and emotional battles she faced during treatment, balancing her pregnancy and health, and how she found strength through these challenges. Tune in to hear Erin’s inspiring journey of courage, motherhood, and survival.

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Music by: Dan Phillipson

Song Title: Making Progress

Disclaimer: This episode discusses infant loss and traumatic birth experiences, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

Today, we talk with Stefanie, a mother who experienced a devastating loss due to the missteps of an inexperienced midwife during her son’s homebirth. Her primary midwife, occupied with personal errands, sent an inexperienced substitute, leading to a tragic outcome. Stefanie’s son, born breech, was rushed to the hospital but passed away after three days on life support.

In the aftermath, Stefanie turned to natural healing, founding a wellness company that helped her find purpose amid grief. She now advocates for safer birth practices, urging mothers to thoroughly research providers. Her message is clear: homebirth isn’t the issue, but proper, qualified care is essential.

Join us for this heartfelt conversation on resilience, healing, and the importance of informed choices in birth.

Connect with Stefanie:

• Good Hearted Mama – Wellness tinctures and natural healing products
• Stefanie's Birth Story

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Intro & Outro Music by: Dan Phillipson - Song Title: Making Progress

Transition Music by: Luke Moseley - Song Title: Fall

In this episode of I Can’t Even Imagine, we sit down with Colleen, a mom of two, who shares her experience with postpartum preeclampsia, a condition that many are unaware can develop after childbirth. While preeclampsia is more commonly known to occur during pregnancy, postpartum preeclampsia is something that caught Colleen by surprise.

Colleen opens up about her pregnancy journey, the joy of welcoming her children, and the confusing symptoms she faced afterward. She walks us through her discovery of the condition, how she learned to recognize the signs, and the steps she took to regain her health.

Her story is one of strength and awareness, and by sharing it, Colleen hopes to shed light on this rare condition and offer reassurance to other moms who might face similar challenges. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and learn more about how she navigated this unexpected part of her motherhood experience.

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Music by: Dan PhillipsonSong Title: Making Progress