Contributors

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Emily Stone, MA, MBA, INHC

Emily is a mom of 3 boys, a learning consultant and an integrative nutrition health coach who LOVES listening to women share their experiences and feelings around pregnancy, birth, & breastfeeding.

 

She produces the podcast, “Spilling the Milk: Breastfeeding Chats” and leads Empowered Bumps and Boobs in their mission to provide Breastfeeding Education grounded in self-love.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjstone/

Guests

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Dr. Samantha Vaive

Samantha Vaive, PhD, founder of Sound Birthing LLC and creator of the Mind-Body, Birth approach, is an expert in childbirth psychology. She is passionate about making anxiety-free childbirth accessible to everyone and helping those who wish to, succeed in human milk feeding. She also holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver with a graduate certificate in animal-assisted social work. As well as a postgraduate certificate in sex therapy and sexual health education from the University of Michigan.

In addition to traditional academic qualifications, she has completed more than 500 hours of Yoga teacher training. She is a Wind Willow Sound Health certified sound therapist, with additional sound therapy training completed through Sage Sound Academy and Dr. John Beaulieu.

She is deeply committed to social justice and has worked as both a political activist and elected official fighting systemic barriers. 

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Gail Toupin

Gail Toupin is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula serving families in Farmington Hills and the greater Southeast Michigan area. As the founder of Rooted Doula LLC, Gail is passionate about supporting mothers through their transition into motherhood, offering personalized care that encompasses birth planning, labor support, postpartum assistance, and lactation services. Her approach is deeply rooted in her faith, aiming to provide holistic and compassionate support tailored to each family's unique journey. Gail's background includes degrees in Movement Science and Spanish from the University of Michigan, and experience in physical therapy, particularly in pelvic floor dysfunction. This diverse expertise enriches her doula practice, allowing her to advocate effectively for her clients' physical and emotional well-being during some of the most pivotal moments of their lives.