Metro Detroit Birth Stories
Welcome to Metro Detroit Birth Stories, a podcast celebrating the strength, wisdom, and beauty of birth—one story at a time.
I’m Exie, a birth doula and childbirth educator with years of experience guiding families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. In this space, you’ll hear real, powerful birth stories from Metro Detroit and beyond, along with thoughtful conversations on the journey into parenthood.
Whether you're expecting, a birth worker, or someone who loves the magic of birth, you’ll find warmth, support, and evidence-based insight here. Because every birth story deserves to be heard—and honored.
Podcasting since 2020 • 38 episodes
Metro Detroit Birth Stories
Latest Episodes
Encore from Doula2Doula - Our 1st Birth Stories
I’ve loved sharing birth stories with you, and so many of you have been curious about mine. So for this episode, I’m bringing a special throwback from the earlier version of this podcast, when my co-host Ciana and I sat down to share our first ...
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Birthing with Intention - Trishna's story
In this episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, you will hear Trishna's story. Despite a strong familial background in the medical field, Trishna and her husband, Tom, embarked on a journey of curiosity that led them from planning a hospital bi...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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1:23:54
Birthing Without Fear, Living in Trust - Lauren's Story
In this beautiful episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, Lauren shares the story of welcoming her daughter, her first child, and the final piece of her and her husband’s blended family.Unsure of how to begin planning for birth, Lauren f...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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1:13:51
From Dismissed to Divine: Reclaiming My Power Through Birth
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of obstetric trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, and infant illness. Please take care while listening and pause if needed. While the episode ends on a very positive and hopeful note—w...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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1:37:17
A Redemptive Birth - From "Almost" to "Empowering"
In this inspiring inaugural episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, Kristi shares her journey through two very different births—one that was almost what she hoped for, and one that was her dream, redemptive birth experience...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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