
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 • 36 episodes
Metro Detroit Birth Stories
Latest Episodes
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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1:13:50

The Road to Metro Detroit Birth Stories: Growth, Change & Milestones
New Intro and Outro Still to come:It’s been a journey! In the last several years, I launched Doula2Doula during the pandemic became a CBI trainer, navigated some major life changes, and finally decided to shift this podca...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:42
