Let's Do This!

We’re still laughing big with these fucking masks on.

More from our conversation with April Dawn Harter, LCSW—founder of the Narcissism Recovery Center and creator of The Racist Signature Theory. 

We sat down with April Dawn Harter, LCSW—founder of what was formally known as the Racism Recovery Center, now the Narcissism Recovery Center, as well as the creator of The Racist Signature Theory. Her incredible work is about approaching/healing racism from a psychological, trauma-informed, stance. We believe in April’s mission as being a vital piece to dismantling white supremacy. For more (UPDATED!) information: •www.narcissismrecoverycenter.com •The Narcissism Recovery Podcast •@narcissimrecoverycenter (Instagram)

After a pause, we’re ready to check in. As we've expressed before, we come to the mic on a mission to explore all layers of life with healthy humility and vulnerability. Continuing conversation about the deep roots of racism, white privilege, antiracism work, etc. is no exception. And we’re here to always process everything quite imperfectly, for we believe in what sharing our humanness provides: a connection to healing together.  We're still here to make you laugh, too. We're here to be ourselves. 

Before the incredible Tehmina Islam established her role as a home birth midwife (Access Midwifery), she was an activist first—since the age of 12!  As a first generation Indian-American, her story is such essence of what it means to, not only tune in to our life's purpose, but to immerse into our communities with a passion for the collective. Tehmina continues to be a fierce and vital resource in the Madison community and we could not be more grateful to her for sitting down with us!   For much more information regarding all of the resources discussed in this interview, please go to:    Tehmina’s website -   accessmidwiferywi.org    POWERS -   www.pregnancyoptionswi.org    Roots4Change / Raíces Para El Cambio - m.facebook.com/roots4change6/  Safe Skies Clean Water -   www.safeskiescleanwaterwi.org    Mother’s Milk Alliance -   www.mothersmilkalliance.org

We returned to our standard chatroom banter via Zoom (have y’all been to Zoom yet!?) for a little breather.

We sat down with the wise and wonderful Mary Moore - a torchbearer in our local birth community as a home birth midwife. What an honor to have such a profound and meaningful conversation with someone who has taught us both so much about life!    

PLEASE NOTE—this episode contains detailed points and sensitive information regarding Anatomy, Abortion, Circumcision, and Gender Identities.  

You must see!—Mary's Website:  www.strongworkhomebirth.com

Our next edition of "Leave A Message" is a glimpse of life as it is right now. Hit pause on this one when you need to, but you’re gonna want to come back and finish!  Be easy on yourselves... and thank you so much for listening.   All Love,   Margaret+Andrea   ***A BIG SHOUTOUT to Mama Digdown's Brass Band for their amazing version of “I'll Be There" AND—to our incredible Podcast Doula, Craig, for his technical wizard skills!***

We are currently navigating an intense time as a global community. Folks who work in Healthcare are on the front lines, doing what they can to look out for all of us, like Margaret’s incredible brother—Mike Romano! We sat down with him last year around this time and had a great convo, which included how he started as a CNA at 17 years old, to now leading as a hospital administrator in Denver, CO. Enjoy this thoughtful, honest interview with Margaret’s oldest brother.

We sat down with Andrea's big brother, Conrad! He's real, he's funny, he's awesome. We attempted to discuss A LOT, especially with regards to Conrad’s vocation in law enforcement. His opinions are of his own. These conversations, as complex as they are, are ones that we will continue to approach with much curiosity. Our intention here is to hold a space that represents a wide group of humans & their experiences. We look forward to continuing these very real and very powerful conversations!