In today's episode, we are talking about the reason I went MIA and why I quit my job.  Tell me your feelings about this episode https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

Birth doesn’t have to be scary you can have your dream birth with your dream team as long as you’re prepared and educated on what you want to happen. Learn how to prepare for an assisted birth, provider options and then burn the fears away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

It’s always important to do your research but once you’ve decided to have children it may be a little bit too late. It’s important to know where you stand on these important topics before trying to conceive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

And this weeks episode we talk about tracking your fertility and using FAM as a way to plan a pregnancy and as a form of birth control. In this series we will be talking about preparing for pregnancy and childbirth tune in each week for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

This year will be our third year of gardening our own produce. Today we will be talking about everything you need to know to start your own garden no matter the space you have available. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

Everyone talks about new year new you and resolutions they want to make I just want to set goals and try to survive them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

Today Michelle Ans joins me as we discuss parenting, homeschooling and birth. Michelle and her family are living in an RV while managing their music career and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

*Trigger warning* In this weeks episode we are talking about the difference between a parenting choice and harm it can cause a child. We are digging into routine infant circumcision, ear piercing and vaccines. Check out our YouTube channel for more information and links. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about becoming a doula but also how you can become a doula in a weekend. You'll want to check out the YouTube channel and Blog to learn more and launch your business from day one. Learn about HERBAL and how to attend an in-person training near you.  Get certified: https://herbal.teachable.com/?affcode=274683_ihmy1wxh Did you know you can send us a message? Go to https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards and click a message to tell us what you think or ask us questions we will play them and of course, answer them on the next episode. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @asideofcrunchy. You can find all this information on the blog at doulacarmenedwards.com or asideofcrunchy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message

This week we are discussing how to become a doula and how I ended up becoming a doula. We also talk about your rights. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review life our family depended on it. You can also make a donation to keep the podcast going but what I really want to hear is a message from you. At the start of each episode, we will play these messages. A new episode added every Friday to the podcast while on YouTube you can find a new episode every Monday and a blog every Wednesday. Follow A Side of Crunchy on social media: Facebook.com/asideofcrunchy Instagram.com/asideofcrunchy YouTube.com/c/asideofcrunchy asideofcrunchy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carmen-edwards/message