The Village Podcast
The Village Podcast, hosted by BUMPSUIT founder and CEO Nicole Trunfio, explores the essence of motherhood through personal stories and expert insights. Each episode covers topics like labor, childbirth, parenting, and the challenges of postpartum life. Guests share their experiences, wisdom, and lessons, fostering a sense of community and shared strength among listeners. The show aims to create a nurturing space for discussing one of life's biggest transitions and celebrating the collective maternal spirit.
Episodes
ALLISON ELLSWORTH: "No Plan B, Workplace Culture, and Owning Your Birth Story"
Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth joins The Village Podcast and host Nicole Trunfio, to discuss how she grew a kitchen-born beverage into a billion-dollar brand while raising three boys. She opens up about navigating high-stakes risk, setting workplace standards for mothers, overcoming a traumatic third birth by trusting her intuition, and finding balance through strong family partnership. From n
RUMER WILLIS: "Home Births, Intuitive Motherhood, and Tracing Danger"
In this repost episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with actress and mother Rumer Willis to explore the deeply personal realities of her journey into parenthood. Rumer reflects on how becoming a mother to her daughter, immediately humbled her expectations, shifted her brain’s protective instincts, and transformed her perspective on early childhood development.Together, the
VANESSA FITZGERALD: "Muscle Testing, Tongue Ties, and Pre-Conception Health"
In this enlightening episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with Vanessa Fitzgerald, where she discusses her practice in Nutrition Response Testing, explaining how she works with the autonomic nervous system to identify root-cause stressors and support organ health. The discussion dives into why she prefers working with women prior to conception, how to address issues like t
ALLYSON FELIX: "Olympic Gold and Finding Purpose Beyond the Track"
In this inspiring recap episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympic athlete of all time. Allyson opens up about her pivotal transition from focusing solely on winning medals to defining her purpose through impact. She candidly shares her experience navigating contract negotiations during pregnancy, leaving Nike to adv
PIA MANCE: "Bespoke Birth Plans, Work Ethic & Rebranding Postpartum Style"
In this candid and uplifting episode, entrepreneur, style icon, and Heaven Mayhem founder Pia Mance joins host Nicole Trumfio on The Village to chat about business, style, and preparing for first-time motherhood.Pia opens up about her intentional approach to life, from meticulously planning her pregnancy down to the timing, hormone health, and prep work, to crafting a flexible, realistic birth pla
MIRANDA KERR: "Mothering Boys, Healing from Loss & The Power of Routine"
In this grounding recap episode, international icon, author, and Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr joins the podcast to share her wisdom on motherhood, business, and mindful living. Miranda opens up about how experiencing profound loss at a young age shaped her perspective on the fragility and beauty of life. She reflects on the transitions of her four pregnancies, navigating a 27-hour natural la
LATHAM THOMAS: "Birth Agency, Postpartum Care, and Chrono-Nutrition"
In this powerful episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with maternal health icon and Mama Glow founder, Latham Thomas. Latham shares her inspiring journey into birth work, emphasizing the critical need to rebuild a supportive "birth village" in a modern society that often isolates new parents. The conversation delves into the realities of the fourth trimester, exp
DR CRANE "A Life Dedicated To Birth and Beyond"
In this special episode, we revisit our conversation with the legendary Dr Crane, one of the most respected figures in obstetrics. With a career spanning more than five decades, Dr Crane offers a remarkable perspective on childbirth, parenting, and the evolution of maternal care.From delivering babies for high-profile families to sharing his views on natural birth, medical interventions, and the c
EMILY DIDONATO “Motherhood, Miscarriage & Finding Your Village”
Supermodel, entrepreneur and soon-to-be mother of three Emily DiDonato joins Nicole on The Village Podcast for an honest conversation about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the realities of motherhood.Emily shares how she was discovered as a teenager and built a successful modelling career before transitioning into motherhood. She opens up about miscarriage, the emotional weight of trying again, a
EP15: SYDNEY PORTER | Embracing the Divine Feminine, Unexpected Motherhood, and the Wisdom of the Womb
In this episode Nicole welcomes special guest Sydney Porter, a birth educator and doula who embodies the grounded, divine feminine.
Sydney shares her unexpected journey into motherhood, having her first child at just 19 years old. She discusses her decision to stop taking birth control and reconnect with her body's natural rhythms and the wisdom of the womb.
Sydney's story is one of surp
EP14: AMANDA STEELE | On her Journey to Motherhood, Birth Trauma, Postpartum Challenges and Finding Strength
Nicole sits down with YouTube star and entrepreneur Amanda Steele to discuss her journey to motherhood. Amanda shares intimate details of her unexpected pregnancy, complicated emergency c-section birth experience and daughter's time in the NICU.
Learn about Amanda's postpartum struggles with trauma, depression and physical recovery challenges. Amanda also reflects on the support of her pa
EP13: SOPHIE WARD | On her Spiritual Motherhood Journey, Fertility Struggles and the Power of Self-Love
Nicole sits down with Sophie to discuss her powerful spiritual journey with motherhood. Sophie shares intimate details of her experiences with pregnancy, birth, miscarriage and fertility struggles as she and her husband tried for over six years to conceive their second child.Listeners learn about Sophie's healing process through writing, poetry and self-reflection as she worked to resolve past
EP12: PRINCESS | On Postpartum Recovery, Belly Binding and the Wisdom of Traditional Practices
Princess has been a birth and postpartum doula for over ten years, helping mothers through childbirth and recovery.
She founded BelliBind to fill a void in postpartum care, offering belly-binding kits and virtual support.
In this episode, she shares her own experience with an emergency C-section birth and the challenging recovery process.
She discusses adopting healing modalities from tradition
EP11: DR TAMER SECKIN | Everything you need to know about Endometriosis.
This episode features an in-depth discussion about endometriosis with Dr. Seckin, one of the world's leading endometriosis surgeons.
Dr. Seckin provides a comprehensive overview of endometriosis, how it's diagnosed, and the various treatment options. He discusses how endometriosis can affect multiple organs in the body and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
The conversati
EP10: CHELSEA LEYLAND | On Endometriosis, Fertility Journey and the Power of Vulnerability
Chelsea Leyland battled severe period pain and endometriosis for over a decade, leading to frequent ER visits. Now, she openly discusses her endometriosis journey, fertility challenges, and holistic healing approaches. Chelsea champions a holistic view of women's health, focusing on hormonal balance, diet, stress management, and community support. Her goal is to normalize discussions on menstr
EP9: DR. ELLIOT BERLIN | On Childbirth, Holistic Healthcare, Supporting Mothers and Embracing Flexibility
Dr. Elliot Berlin shares his experiences as a holistic healthcare provider supporting mothers through childbirth and beyond. He discusses his approach to chiropractic care, massage therapy, doula work, flipping babies naturally, and embracing flexibility in birth. Dr. Berlin aims to educate listeners and empower women through informed choices, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of
EP8: TY HANEY | On Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, Community Building and Overcoming Challenges
Ty Haney shares her experiences as an entrepreneur building two successful brands while navigating motherhood's challenges. She opens up about the traumatic emergency c-section and near-death experience with her daughter Sonny's birth. Through storytelling and her work building the Try Your Best Platform, she aims to normalize open conversations around entrepreneurship, pregnancy, childbir
BONUS: ONLINE RETREAT | Grief, Healing, and Transformation
Join our latest podcast guest, Libby Weintraub, for this special online retreat that shares stories of loss, grief, and the journey towards healing from multiple speakers.
EP7: LIBBY WEINTRAUB | On Stillbirth, Grief, Healing, and Finding Peace After Loss
Libby shares her personal experience with stillbirth and the profound grief and healing journey that followed. She opens up about finding spiritual awakening even in tragedy and how tuning into her inner wisdom during pregnancy brought her peace. Libby discusses the loneliness of child loss and her mission to normalize conversations around this taboo topic. Through writing and community building,
EP6: DR. ALYSSA BERLIN | On Postpartum Mental Health, Self-Care, and Supporting New Mothers
Dr. Alyssa Berlin discusses her journey in perinatal psychology and her passion for supporting new mothers. She shares the importance of preparing for the postpartum period through after birth planning and self-care. Dr. Berlin opens up about her own experiences with infertility and how it led her to create resources for couples transitioning to parenthood. She talks about postpartum mental health
EP5: MIRANDA KERR | On Beauty, Resilience, and Motherhood
Miranda Kerr discusses her journey as a model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She shares the importance of rituals and self-love in her life. Miranda opens up about the loss of her boyfriend at a young age and how it shaped her perspective on life. She talks about her books and the impact she hopes to make on young women. Miranda also discusses the journey of creating KORA Organics skincare pro
EP4: DR CRANE | "A Life Dedicated To Birth and Beyond"
In a special episode, Nicole is honored to welcome the legendary Dr. Crane, an iconic figure in obstetrics. With a career spanning over five decades, Dr. Crane's experiences and insights offer a unique perspective on childbirth, parenting, and the evolution of maternal care. From delivering celebrities to discussing the nuances of natural birth and hospital interventions, Dr. Crane shares stor
EP 3: RAISSA GERONA "Revolving Around Business & Being A Single Mom”
Revolve's CBO, Raissa Gerona, shares her inspiring journey growing up as a Filipino immigrant in the USA, detailing her business successes and failures and how she got to where she is today. She also shared her growth with Revolve, which included discovering her pregnancy during a Revolve trip, managing pregnancy in the workplace, co-parenting, and finding true happiness.
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EP 2 : ALLYSON FELIX "Pre-eclampsia And Finding My Purpose"
Allyson Felix is not just an Olympian; she's an icon, a beacon of change, and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to motherhood and advocating for Black Maternal Health. From her birth experience with pre-eclampsia to starting her business venturing into the world of footwear designed for women and remaining positive through it all, Allyson shares her inspiring story in this episode.
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EP 1 : RUMER WILLIS "My Natural Birth Journey"
Actress Rumer Willis joined the podcast to share her journey of becoming a mother via natural childbirth. She delves into the experience of home and water births, discusses the challenges of transitioning into motherhood for the first time, and reflects on how this transformative calling has shifted her perspective
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WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE
Dive into the essence of motherhood, with BUMPSUIT Founder & CEO Nicole Trunfio. From tales of labor and childbirth to the joys of parenting and challenges of post partum. In season one, we will be joined by an array of incredible guests sharing their own experiences, wisdom and learnings. Celebrate community and build a united strength, by connecting with powerful stories about our shared mat
