InCast

About InCast

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT YOU CAN ACCESS IN THE CAR, GYM, OR ANYWHERE! InJoy's podcast features enlightening interviews with health educators, leaders, influencers, and advocates in maternal-child health who focus on transforming care through education. Tune in, learn, and be inspired by these empowering leaders who are passionate about making a difference—just like you. You'll get ideas you can implement right away!

Publisher

InJoy Health Education

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2018

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   S10 E4: Teaching Childbirth Education to Teens: Respect, Voice, and Empowerment

   Teen parents are often navigating pregnancy and birth while carrying layers of stigma, judgment, and unmet educational needs. This episode shines a compassionate light on why teens deserve the same evidence-based, respectful childbirth education as any adult—delivered in ways that truly meet them where they are. With honesty, heart, and deep practical experience, this conversation explores how education can shift teen parents from fear and shame toward confidence, agency, and long-term resilience. If you care about equity, dignity, and real-world impact in perinatal education, this episode is essential listening. About Julie Thompson Julie Ruckstuhl Thompson, ICCE is a certified childbirth educator, doula, and longtime special education professional with a passion for supporting adolescent parents. With 27 years of experience working with middle and high school students, Julie brings a developmentally informed, trauma-aware lens to childbirth education for teens. She teaches childbirth, baby care, and breastfeeding classes through the Colorado Adolescent Maternal Program (CAMP) and works closely with teen families in both hospital and community settings. Julie is a strong advocate for respectful care and believes deeply in helping young parents understand their choices, find their voice, and step into parenthood with confidence and dignity. What You'll Learn: Why childbirth education for teens requires a different approach than adult-focused classes How stigma and judgment impact teen parents' birth experiences—and what educators can do to change that Why developmentally appropriate teaching builds confidence and advocacy skills, not just knowledge How respectful education during pregnancy can strengthen long-term parenting outcomes Why teen parents deserve choice, voice, and agency in birth just like any other family How educators and doulas can support teens without "promoting" teen pregnancy, while fostering resilience and healthy futures Resources: CAMP – Colorado Adolescent Maternity Parenting & Family Program Contact Julie Thompson: Julie.L.Thompson@adventhealth.com Related InJoy Products: Teen On-Demand Video Library Stages of Labor: A Visual Guide for Teens 3rd Edition video program Healthy Steps for Teen Parents 2nd Edition video program Understanding Birth book + web app Related InJoy  Resources: Season 3, Episode 8: Intimate Partner Violence in Teens with Mary Jo Podgurski of The Academy for Adolescent Health

2. 

   7 Jul 2026

   S10 E3: The True Value of a Postpartum Village

   In today's fast-paced and often disconnected world, many new parents find themselves navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with far less support than previous generations. In this episode, we explore the powerful role of community in maternal and family well-being and why rebuilding a modern-day "village" may be one of the most important ways to improve postpartum outcomes. Drawing from her experience supporting more than 100,000 families, Gabriela Gerhart shares practical insights on creating meaningful connections, strengthening support systems, and helping parents thrive during one of life's most transformative seasons. About Gabriela Gerhart Gabriela Gerhart is the founder of the Motherhood Center, a Houston-based pregnancy, birth, and postpartum wellness center and professional childcare agency she established in 2000. Originally from a small village in the Czech Republic, Gabriela's background in pediatric nursing and physical therapy, combined with her passion for community-centered care, inspired her to create a comprehensive support system for growing families. Today, the Motherhood Center offers childbirth education, doula services, breastfeeding support, perinatal mental health resources, fitness programs, childcare services, and more. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: no mother should feel alone, and with the right support, every family can thrive. What You'll Learn: Why postpartum was never meant to be an isolated experience and how strong support systems help families build a healthier foundation during the transition to parenthood. How modern parents are often overwhelmed by information, competing responsibilities, and the pressure to "get it right," making community support more important than ever. What Gabriella learned growing up in a small Czech village, where neighbors, healthcare providers, and extended family naturally stepped in to help new parents. Why creating opportunities for parents to connect—through childbirth classes, support groups, yoga classes, and social gatherings—can lead to lifelong friendships and lasting support networks. Why every birth professional can help families build their own village by encouraging conversations about meals, practical help, check-ins, childcare support, and community resources before the baby arrives. The importance of creating accessible postpartum gathering spaces, including mother meetups, new dad groups, and other low-barrier opportunities for connection and support. How postpartum care is evolving beyond the idea of "bouncing back" and toward a more holistic focus on recovery, pelvic floor health, emotional well-being, and family adjustment. Resources: Motherhood Center (https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/) Related InJoy Products: Understanding Postpartum Health & Baby Care Book + Guided Learning Web App Understanding Postpartum Health & Baby Care eClass Understanding Fatherhood: PowerPoint Class Related InJoy Resources: Season 10 Episode 2: Increasing Stability in a Transition to Parenthood Season 9 Episode 4: Insights on Perinatal Mental Health from PROSPER Leaders: Practical Tips for Educators and Doulas Providing Social Support for Postpartum Women Through a 4th Trimester Group

3. 

   18 May 2026

   Season 10 Episode 2: Increasing Stability in a Transition to Parenthood

   In a world that feels increasingly uncertain—from global conflict and community tension to lingering stress carried forward from the pandemic—expecting and new parents are holding more emotional weight than ever before. This episode explores how stress shows up during the childbearing years and, more importantly, how perinatal professionals can help parents feel grounded, supported, and capable even when the world around them feels unsteady. With warmth, insight, and decades of clinical experience, Gabrielle Kaufman offers practical, compassionate tools for navigating uncertainty without minimizing fear, fixing what can't be fixed, or leaving parents to manage it alone. About Gabrielle Kaufman Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC, PMH-C is a dance/movement therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 30 years of experience in perinatal mental health. She previously served for over a decade as Clinical Director of Maternal Mental Health NOW and as Director of the New Moms Connect Program at Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, supporting parents experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Gabrielle has taught internationally for Postpartum Support International, Drexel University's Arts and Healing Initiative, and other professional programs, bringing a deeply integrative mind–body approach to maternal mental health care. She is bilingual in Spanish and a long-time advocate for accessible, compassionate support for families. At the heart of her work is one guiding belief: no mother should feel alone, and with the right support, every family can thrive. What You'll Learn: Why uncertainty and global stress disproportionately affect pregnant and new parents, even when danger feels abstract or distant How naming stress helps "tame" it, reducing overwhelm without asking professionals to fix what's out of their control Why changing perspective—literally and emotionally—can restore a sense of agency when worries begin to snowball How grounding techniques and mindful practices help parents move out of their heads and back into their bodies Why receiving help is a strength, not a failure, and how modeling that truth supports both parents and providers How perinatal professionals can create stability through presence, predictability, and compassionate referral, even when answers are unclear Resources & Mentions: Gabrielle Kaufman's Website(opens in a new tab) (https://www.gabriellekaufman.com/) Postpartum Support International (opens in a new tab) (https://postpartum.net/) Emotional Wellness Self-Help Tool (Maternal Mental Health NOW) (https://mycare.mmhnow.org/) Postpartum Support International(opens in a new tab) (https://postpartum.net/) MotherRisk is no longer available – Instead try: LactMed(opens in a new tab) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/) at NIH MotherToBaby(opens in a new tab) (https://mothertobaby.org/) Infant Risk Center(opens in a new tab) (https://infantrisk.com/) Related Products from InJoy: Understanding Pregnancy Understanding Birth Understanding Postpartum Health & Baby Care Related InJoy  Resources: Season 9 Episode 4: Insights on Perinatal Mental Health from PROSPER Leaders: Practical Tips for Educators and Doulas Bringing Awareness to Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders by Gabrielle Kaufman

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