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Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses
Hosted by Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation · EN
For Labor and Delivery nurses changing the game in Obstetrics, one nurse and one patient at a time. Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is meant to fill the cups of L&D nurses and birth workers all over the world. Sarah Lavonne shares stories, research, and life in order to bring some happy to your hour. Join us once a week as we continue to change the game together!
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#99 Changing the Trajectory of Birth: #NotOnMyWatch with Rose Horton
Feb 200:58:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne welcomes Rose Horton, President of AWHONN and CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners. Rose opens up about her journey from bedside nurse to executive leader, sharing the mentors, pivotal moments, and choices that shaped her career. She dives into how nurses can drive change, advocate effectively, and improve birth outcomes, while also offering practical advice for navigating opportunities in OB nursing. In this episode, you’ll learn about mindset, strategies, and leadership approaches that make Rose a true game-changer in maternal care. She shares the story on how #NotOnMyWatch became a movement. Whether you want to elevate your practice, grow as a leader, or make a meaningful impact in maternal health, Rose’s insights are not to be missed. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Helpful Links! NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners NotOnMyWatch Instagram Rose Horton LinkedIn Synova March of Dimes Kira Johnson’s StoryStory of Lauren BloomsteinMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#98 The Nurse–Doula Relationship: How To Collaborate Without The Chaos with Ana Paula Markel
Jan 2600:58:31Tap to summarizeWhat happens when nurses and doulas stop viewing each other as “opponents” and start working as a true team? In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne meets with legendary doula and childbirth educator Ana Paula Markel to unpack the nurse–doula relationship, the difference between advocacy and activism, and why collaboration is one of the most evidence-backed ways to improve birth outcomes. We talk about conflict points (like medical advice, bias, and power dynamics), and discuss practical ways to build trust in the room and protect the physiology of labor. If you want fewer battles, better teamwork, and more patient-centered care, this conversation is your playbook.Helpful Links! Come to MOVE Learning Retreat in Mexico!Take our Physiologic Birth training.Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for free education!DONA InternationalBini Birth taught by Ana Paula MarkelIna May Gaskin documentary The Business of Being BornMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#97 Being New in L&D: Advice, Getting the Job, Preventing Burnout & More
Jan 1900:28:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne continues part 2 of the conversation for nurses who are new to labor and delivery or new to the specialty altogether. She shares practical, experience-based advice on facing imposter syndrome, asking questions, and accelerating your growth without burning yourself out. This episode dives into the emotional realities of L&D nursing, including how to process hard days, hold space for yourself, and build recovery routines that support long-term sustainability. Sarah responds to listener questions about work-life balance, leaving work at work, and navigating burnout in today’s healthcare climate. Whether you’re a new grad, transitioning specialties, or mentoring newer nurses, this episode is a grounded reminder that you’re not alone.Helpful Links!Part 1 Podcast episode: Tips for Being New, Ruptured Vasa Previa & Building Rapport with Providers Burnout podcast episode Subscribe for free monthly education for L&D Nurses!Learn More about our Mentorship ProgramCome to our MOVE Learning Retreat!Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand ClassSign Up for our Physiologic Birth ClassSign Up for our Basic Fetal Monitoring ClassSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#96 Tips for Being New, Ruptured Vasa Previa & Building Rapport with Providers
Jan 1200:39:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne answers your questions especially those new to labor & delivery or transitioning into the specialty. From managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome to letting go of constant emergency anticipation, Sarah shares the lessons she wishes she’d known earlier in her career. She dives into the realities of L&D acuity, the importance of owning your education, and how mastering “normal vs. abnormal” transforms both confidence and patient care. Through personal stories, including a powerful emergency case that changed everything for a relationship with a doctor, Sarah explains how trust, intuition, and collaboration can quite literally save lives. Whether you’re brand new, newly transferring, or years into practice, this conversation is a grounding reminder that you’re not alone and that confidence is built one patient, one shift, and one relationship at a time. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Helpful Links! Basic Fetal Monitoring ClassSubscribe to the Buzz for free monthly education! If you're a hospital interested in bringing our classes to your hospital, email us at hospital@bundlebirth.com We’d love to work with you.Wanna leave us a message? Send us a voicemail I can answer on the pod!Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#95 Being Trauma-Informed: The Soft Skills that Change Birth Experiences
Jan 500:47:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne talks with licensed therapist Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD to explore what trauma-informed care really looks like in labor and delivery. Together, they unpack how nervous system regulation, presence, and connection shape the labor and delivery experience for both patients and nurses. This conversation goes beyond checklists and protocols to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and why trauma-informed care is as much a way of being as it is a set of skills. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast!Helpful Links!Krysta Dancy - Dancy PerintalMOVE Learning Retreat MOVE Objectives SynovaMentorship ProgramHealing Trauma in the Birth Professional Preventing Birth Trauma Level 1 Preventing Birth Trauma Level 2 Preventing Birth Trauma Bundle - Level 1 & 2 Grounding Techniques #teamunderwear pin #teamunderwear stickerPodcast on Do Labor Nurses Have Trauma with Krysta Dancy, MA MFT, CDPodcast on Down Regulate your Nervous System with Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CDPodcast on Pause at the Door Podcast on Content vs Context: A Shift That Changed Everything Send us Fan Mail
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#94 How Position Changes Help - Positions Mini-Class
Dec 2900:35:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne takes a deep dive into labor positions for why they matter, how they work, and why they’re so much more than just “turning patients.” This episode is really just the tip of the iceberg when it come to understanding physiologic birth. But, it is a mini crash course on anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based positioning. I talk about how environment, mobility, gravity, pelvic mechanics, and nursing judgment all intersect to support labor progress and reduce unnecessary Cesareans. If you’re looking for more and want a solid breakdown of positioning and physiologic birth, take our foundational Physiologic Birth Class. Thanks for listening and subscribing!Helpful Links! Sign up for our live online Physiologic Birth ClassLive online Pushing ClassLive online Speedy Inductions Class Download the Motion - Labor Tracker & Birth Algorithm AppMotion is lotion stickerBundle Birth Position guideAre you a hospital manager/decision/maker? Reach out to discuss bulk pricing. hospitals@bundlebirth.comMusic by https://pixabay.com/users/andrewbali-33946212/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=392974https://pixabay.com/users/nastelbom-48128234/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=463389https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8164
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#91 The One Where Sarah Messes Up
Jul 28, 202500:54:24Tap to summarizeIn this season-six finale of the podcast, Sarah Lavonne and Justine look back on a whirlwind year at Bundle Birth, with new classes, a reboot on YouTube, and new hospital trainings. Sarah shares an “epic fail” at her first Advanced Physiologic Birth training, then explains how the mishap led her to redesign the class and refocus on meeting you where you’re at, giving you the positioning training you want while also being authentic. The pair riff on systemic problems in maternity care, the power of empathy, and balancing big-picture change in the healthcare industry.*Disclaimer: To any of the nurses that were at this training or the leadership team that experienced this class, the rant at the end is not about you. It is about the system as a whole, you are amazing, and I am so impressed that you have invested in your nurse's growth like you have. ❤️ SarahSend in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total)https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNursesHelpful Links!Physiologic Birth Training C-EFM Exam Prep Class OB Emergency Pocket GuideRNC-OB Exam Prep Class The One Where Justine Messes Up podcast
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#90 How Babies Self-Protect in Labor: Intrinsic Factors in Fetal Monitoring
Jul 21, 202500:48:50Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Heidi joins Sarah Lavonne and Justine to explore the fetal monitoring strip from the baby’s perspective and physiology! They reveal how fetal hemoglobin, baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, autonomic tug-of-war, and stress hormones power a baby’s built-in defense system during labor. They talk about why low O2 saturations are normal, what truly triggers variables and lates, and tips to prep for C-EFM certification. Thanks for listening and subscribing!Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total)https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses Helpful Links! C-EFM Exam Prep Class OB Emergency Pocket GuideBasic Fetal Monitoring ClassPhysiologic Coping classShifting the Pitocin Paradigm ClassNCC C-EFM Exam
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#89 Surviving AFE: From Trauma to Survival to Advocacy with The Birth Trauma Mama
Jul 14, 202500:55:09Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine sit down with AFE survivor and trauma therapist Kayleigh Summers, whom you may recognize as @thebirthtraumamama on IG. Kayleigh shares the shocking details of her near-death birth story, the moment everything changed, and the life-saving interventions that brought her back. Now a fierce advocate for trauma-informed care, Kaylee is using her voice to raise awareness about AFE and support survivors. This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply important for every nurse and birth worker to hear. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total)https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses Helpful Links! The Birth Trauma Mama websiteEmail Kaylee at hello@thetraumamama.comThe Trauma Mama podcastThe Trauma Mama TiktokACLS CertificationPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 & 2 ClassesHealing Trauma in the Birth ProfessionalBereavement Counseling ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1Preventing Birth Trauma Level 2
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#88 Truth About Travel Nursing: Pros, Cons, & What You Need to Know
Jul 7, 202500:49:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, we dive into the real, raw truths of travel nursing and the challenges of nursing in general. Our guest, Lluvia Cordero shares about her 12-year experience being a travel nurse. She shares about witnessing and supporting challenging situations, the red flags to watch for, and the power of trusting your instincts. We talk about the freedom of travel nursing, the adventure to the unpredictability, financial highs and lows, and the heavy moments. It's an honest, empowering look at the experiences of being a travel nurse in hospitals across the country. Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total)https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses Helpful Links! Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 2 On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 & 2 On-Demand ClassGrounding Techniques On-Demand Class
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