We Go There Podcast

In this powerful conversation, Nikki sits down with Kate Grant, founding CEO of the Fistula Foundation, to talk about obstetric fistula — a preventable childbirth injury that affects millions of women in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia when emergency obstetric care isn’t available.

This week, Nikki sits down with Amy Silva, a birth doula of seven years, founder of the Collaborative Doula Collective, and a fierce advocate for collaboration over competition in the doula community. After losing her mom to suicide just six months before her first pregnancy, Amy knew she wanted to support women who didn't have that mother figure—or any support system—through one of life's most transformative experiences. Together, they unpack what it really means to hire a doula, why asking about bias is crucial, and how to prepare for birth scenarios you hope never happen (but need to plan for anyway). Amy shares her journey from the ER trauma room to the birth room, why informed consent isn't practiced enough, and how hard birth experiences shouldn't be worn as badges of honor. This conversation is vulnerable, empowering, and a masterclass in holding space. Amy shares: Why she became a doula after losing her mom to suicide 6 months before getting pregnant "Birth and death are two sides of the same coin"—doulas need to support both The most important question: What is your doula's bias? Birth preferences vs. birth plans—run through scenarios so you're not blindsided Emergency C-section: who goes in the OR with you—partner or doula? Why doulas sometimes undervalue themselves "Get comfortable being uncomfortable"—it's okay not to have all the answers The doula scam: a woman faked pregnancies/losses and traumatized 50+ doulas C-sections aren't "the easy way out"—major surgery doesn't make you less than Hard birth experiences as badges of honor = unprocessed trauma seeking validation The Collaborative Doula Collective: 52+ doulas ending competition and supporting each other Ways to Connect with Amy: Amy's Insta | Collaborative Doula Conference Insta | Collaborative Doula Collective Insta | Web

This week, Nikki sits down with HeHe Stewart, a leading childbirth educator and doula based in Boston, Massachusetts, who has supported over 2,000 families in the last decade. HeHe is known for her fierce advocacy around informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy—all while her husband works as a physician in the ER, giving her a unique insider perspective on the American hospital system.

This week, Nikki welcomes Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience, award-winning cookbook author, podcaster, YouTuber, and the voice calling out nutrition BS across social media. Abbey specializes in helping people navigate the minefield of diet misinformation, wellness culture, and the return of toxic ”skinny tok” online.

This week, Nikki sits down with Heather Ogden, Principal Dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, to explore what it means to rebuild strength, identity, and purpose after motherhood, injury, and change.

This week, Nikki sits down with her lifelong friend, Carol, who is preparing for a hysterectomy and oophorectomy after a long journey with endometrial cancer.

Season 11 of We Go There kicks off with me, Nikki, sharing how my journey from dancer to teacher and from challenge to opportunity led to the creation of The Belle Method.

Birth might be a universal human experience, but birth practices and maternal health care vary tremendously across cultures and countries. Medical Anthropologist Dr. Adrienne speaks as an American researcher based in Tanzania.

Women’s pain management for common gynecological procedures has been a sorely neglected consideration in clinical practice for too long. For many women, IUD insertion is excruciating, with little to no pain relief offered. Two practitioners are spearheading research on using a TENS unit to improve the women’s health care experience and offer pain support.

Welcome to season TEN! We can’t wait to catch you up on all that’s going on in our lives… school, making lunches, transitioning to dance mom, working - the usual ;)

Creatine is trending and women are starting to realise it isn’t just for bodybuilders - tune in to learn how creatine impacts female physiology, and what to know before starting it.

Andrea is a single mom, lawyer, manifestor, cancer survivor, and so much more. Tune in as she walks us through how we can take ownership of our life and make our dreams come true!