" You could have a birth plan go completely to plan... but still leave feeling negative about it."

Friend, this is one of those chats I wish every woman had before she ever steps into a delivery room.

Today we get to chat with my friend Jen Hamilton — labor and delivery nurse, educator, and one of the most trusted voices online when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.

And we’re talking about what actually shapes your childbirth experience. Not just what happens medically… but how you feel while it’s happening.

You can check every box on your birth plan and still walk away feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or disconnected from your own experience. This chat is about changing that.

We’re diving into birth plans vs reality, how to advocate for yourself during labor, and what it really looks like to feel supported, informed, and in control... even when things don’t go as expected.

We Chat About:

• Why your birth plan doesn’t guarantee a good birth experience
• How communication can reduce birth trauma (more than anything else)
• How to advocate for yourself without feeling difficult or confrontational
• Why feeling supported matters more than everything going “to plan”
• How to trust your instincts in the moment (even if you’re a planner)
• Why flexibility, not control, leads to a better birth experience

Whether you’re pregnant, planning to be, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand how to approach birth with more confidence and less fear… this chat is for you.

Because you deserve more than just a healthy outcome.

Connect with Jen Hamilton:

• Grab a copy of Birth Vibes at https://www.jenhamilton.co/birthvibes
• Follow Jen on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_jen_hamilton_/

Connect with Nicole:

• On her *new* Substack: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/
• On Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewalters
• WATCH the Tell Me More podcast: http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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I’m opening up about something I’ve honestly avoided talking about for a long time... parenting.

A lot of people know me as a mom, but I’ve always been careful about giving parenting advice because let’s be real, everybody has opinions. And when you’re raising kids in the real world, through real circumstances, there is no perfect formula.

We’re talking about what it means to parent with intention instead of performance, how to trust yourself when the internet has something to say about everything, and why sometimes the best parenting advice is knowing your family better than anyone else does.

We Chat About:

• Why I’ve been hesitant to talk publicly about parenting until now
• Parenting with boundaries, discipline, and deep love
• Navigating hard family seasons including divorce, health struggles, and recovery
• What I’ve learned raising kids in different ages and life stages

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough, doing it right, or just trying to survive the season you’re in, this chat is for you. Because the truth is, we’re all figuring it out. And sometimes the greatest gift we can give each other is honesty.

Connect with Nicole:

• On her *new* Substack: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/
• On Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewalters
• WATCH Tell Me More: http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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"You don't get MORE time, you just get much better about your time. And that is non-negotiable."

Alex is back to chat through what is working as we chase big goals, stay connected in marriage, and raise kids while building creative careers. We're balancing family life with ambition, navigating postpartum life, rebuilding after hard seasons, and learning how to use time with intention (because there is no alternative!)

We share the productivity habits helping us move forward, including our favorite brain dump method for reducing stress, getting organized, and creating momentum. We also talk honestly about money, freedom, identity, marriage, and why protecting fun, connection, and purpose matters just as much as working hard.

Don't Miss This Chat On:

• How we manage our time and stay productive as creatives
• Our strategies on staying connected as a couple during busy seasons
• Postpartum life and getting back into work mode
• Financial freedom and why flexibility matters
• Why we protecting fun, identity, and joy in our marriage
• How to grow without losing yourself or your family

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your career without losing yourself, your relationship, or your family in the process, this chat is for you.

Connect with Nicole:

• On her *new* Substack: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/
• On Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewalters
• WATCH Tell Me More: http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

Produced by Dear Media

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.