In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses that he feels the loneliness or isolation that can be present in the LGBTQ+ community stems from a lack of trust. People in the LGBTQ+ community can have a hard time finding people they can wholeheartedly trust, which can lead to isolation and loneliness.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses the journey to creating “Stand In Pride”, an organization that connects people with "stand-in" family or friends. Whether it's attending a wedding, needing help with a life skill, or simply wanting a shoulder to lean on, Stand In Pride offers a powerful sense of belonging.

Dan Blevins created Stand In Pride, which provides a vital support system for those within the LGBTQ+ community who may be estranged from their families. The show dives into the organization's mission and impact as well as what it really means to show up for someone else.

Shani Rogers, the author of the book "Blue and Pink Balloons," a narrative crafted for her daughter that addresses the sensitive topic of miscarriage. Shani shares her story of trying for a second and  healing from miscarriage.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Patrice Meagher discusses her the unspoken mental load of breastfeeding and pumping that takes a toll on breastfeeding parents.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Patrice Meagher discusses her struggle with breastfeeding at work which ultimately led to her decision to create MilkMate with her husband, so other working breastfeeding individuals can breastfeed at work without the struggle.

Patrice Meagher, the creator of MilkMate, joins Julia to address the challenge new mothers face in the workplace: the lack of a safe and private environment for breastfeeding.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how she defines family and how she felt her family unit wasn’t complete without her second child. There was a yearning in her heart to complete her family.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how misinformation and poor sex education can impact your fertility and her fertility journey.

Alison Prato, an acclaimed journalist, has become one of the go - to voices in the fertility world sharing her infertility story and supporting others in their fertility journey.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Michelle Yu discusses how Josie assists new parents in transitioning back to work with Michelle Yu.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Michelle Yu discusses how companies are starting to recognize the value of working mothers and providing the right support to those working parents to help them thrive

Michelle Yu founded Josie, a company designed to support new moms re-entering the workforce, using their “three pillars” to facilitate success.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Chelsea Conaboy discusses scientific research about the changes that occur in your brain in anyone responsible for the ongoing care of a baby, not just birthing mothers.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Chelsea Conaboy discusses scientific research on why the brain undergoes profound changes and expose the flaws perpetuated by the myth that mothering is solely a woman's domain, known as "maternal instinct."

Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain, shares that this transformation into new parenthood has a scientific basis, affecting mothers and all individuals caring for an infant. The brain is being rewired for nurturing.

Gina Ballard approaches everything in life with an open heart, a willingness to stand in truth, deep compassion and a lot of humor and her family journey embodies all of those traits.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Carey Cook discusses the hard decisions she made in her fertility journey and learning how to trust your body’s signals.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Carey Cook discusses her personal experience when somebody chose her to be the recipient of their embryos.

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Deb Flashenberg discusses the big internal change that happens after becoming a parent and how to navigate your new identity.