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Advice to My Younger Self | SELF

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Welcome to Advice to My Younger SELF! Join SELF’s editor-in-chief, Rachel Miller, as she interviews SELF’s cover stars about the life lessons they wish they’d learned earlier.

Welcome to Advice to My Younger SELF! Join SELF’s editor-in-chief, Rachel Miller, as she interviews SELF’s cover stars about the life lessons they wish they’d learned earlier.

10hr 48min
Thumbnail for "How to Have the Best Birth Experience Possible—Even in a Pandemic".
How to Have the Best Birth Experience Possible—Even in a Pandemic
April 26, 202132min 18sec
Thumbnail for "Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks About Motherhood, Hitting Big Milestones, and Learning to Be Patient".
Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks About Motherhood, Hitting Big Milestones, and Learning to Be Patient
March 21, 202427min 58sec
Thumbnail for "Ali Krieger Talks About Being a Young Athlete, Coming Out, and Motherhood".
Ali Krieger Talks About Being a Young Athlete, Coming Out, and Motherhood
January 23, 202424min 49sec
Thumbnail for "Bonus: Get Grounded: Tips and Techniques for Staying More Relaxed".
Bonus: Get Grounded: Tips and Techniques for Staying More Relaxed
July 12, 202131min 53sec
Thumbnail for "Bonus: Busting Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Black and Latinx Communities".
Bonus: Busting Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Black and Latinx Communities
July 5, 202147min 13sec
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Becoming Your Own Advocate
May 17, 202130min 15sec
Thumbnail for "The (New) Rules of Dating".
The (New) Rules of Dating
May 10, 202125min 4sec
Thumbnail for "The Healing Powers of Gratitude and Joy, featuring Kristen Bell".
The Healing Powers of Gratitude and Joy, featuring Kristen Bell
May 3, 202132min 21sec
Thumbnail for "How to Actually Start Meditating".
How to Actually Start Meditating
April 19, 202130min 57sec
Thumbnail for "Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines!".
Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines!
April 12, 202132min 42sec
Thumbnail for "BONUS | The High Cost of Caring: Compassion Fatigu‪e‬".
In a special bonus episode, we're bringing you one of our favorite picks from the Savvy Psychologist podcast.
March 22, 202118min 12sec
Thumbnail for "Dude, Where’s My Sex Drive?".
Dude, Where’s My Sex Drive?
February 15, 202127min 17sec
Thumbnail for "This Wasn't In the Manual".
This Wasn't In the Manual
February 8, 202122min 19sec
Thumbnail for "Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate".
Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate
February 1, 202127min 21sec
Thumbnail for "Creating a Workout Routine (For Real This Time)".
Creating a Workout Routine (For Real This Time)
January 25, 202124min 41sec
Thumbnail for "What Is 'Healthy Eating', Anyway?".
What Is 'Healthy Eating', Anyway?
January 18, 202124min 39sec
Thumbnail for "Am I Drinking Too Much?".
Am I Drinking Too Much?
January 11, 202128min 8sec
Thumbnail for "How to Feel Less Alone".
How to Feel Less Alone
December 21, 202021min 31sec
Thumbnail for "Sex Tips for Queer People (Or Anyone)".
Sex Tips for Queer People (Or Anyone)
December 14, 202032min 10sec
Thumbnail for "Shame Exorcism".
Shame Exorcism
December 7, 202027min 37sec
Thumbnail for "Finding the One (Therapist Who Gets You)".
On this week's episode, we discuss when cultural competency is critical.
November 30, 202030min 51sec
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How to disconnect from the internet and create a healthier work-life balance.
November 23, 202022min 29sec
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How to deal when your anxiety shows up in your jaw.
November 16, 202024min 45sec
Thumbnail for "Introducing Checking In".
Welcome to Checking In: a wellness podcast to help you feel better.
November 9, 20201min

How to Have the Best Birth Experience Possible—Even in a Pandemic

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April 26, 202132min 18sec

In this episode we hear from Stasia, a pregnant Black woman who wants to know how to prepare for birth and how to advocate for herself along the way. Zahra chats with Kameelah Phillips, M.D., an ob-gyn and women’s health advocate based in NYC. One of her core interests is health care disparities—and how to help prevent them. Zahra also consults with Latham Thomas, a doula and the founder of Mama Glow who focuses on care along the childbearing continuum. They discuss how to navigate the system as a Black pregnant person and how giving birth looks different during the pandemic. 

You can learn more about Dr. Phillips’ work or seek care at www.callawomenshealth.com, and follow her on Instagram @dr.kameelahsays.

You can learn more about Mama Glow and its supportive community at www.mamaglow.com, and follow Latham Thomas on Instagram @glowmaven.

For resources, information, and a variety of articles on Black maternal mortality, visit SELF’s extensive series on the issue. For other related articles, check out:

What It’s Like to Be a Doula Working With Black Pregnant People Right Now

There Are Joyful Black Birth Stories--This New Podcast Is Highlighting Them

I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant—Here's Why

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for Pregnant and Breastfeeding People, According to New Study

Pregnant And Worried About Coronavirus? You’re Not Alone

Some People Are Disclosing Their Pregnancies ‘Early’ Because of the Coronavirus

The Deep Loneliness of Having a Baby in a Pandemic

What It’s Like to Pause Fertility Treatments Because of Coronavirus

How Years of Infertility Prepared Me for Pregnancy During the Coronavirus Crisis

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