Episode 8:  Simple Joys, Christmas Lights & the Heart of a Happy Life In this heartfelt episode, we get a little festive (yes, some of us decorate early 😉) and talk about why simple joys matter so deeply. Because the truth is, your life is made up of tiny moments. Learning to find joy in the everyday can be the difference between feeling heavy and feeling alive. We wander through conversations about motherhood, friendship, community, birth work, and how the Danish do this so beautifully; reminding us that joy isn’t about timing or perfection, it’s about presence. So whether your Christmas tree is already twinkling or still tucked away, grab a cup of something warm and join us for a cozy chat that might just shift how you see the little things. — Love Rainbow & Janna 💛 If this episode warmed your heart, share it with a friend and subscribe for more cozy, honest conversations each week.

On the Winter Solstice , the darkest night of the year, we welcomed our third son at home, surrounded by warmth, family, and quiet trust. In this episode of Call the Millers, we share my first home birth story; a peaceful, soulful day that reminded us that whoever is meant to be at your birth will always find their way there. We also talk about the human side of birth work: the limits of being on-call, the trust it takes to surrender to timing, and how midwives and doulas balance it all. 🌙 Listen in for gentle storytelling, deep reflection, and honest conversation about motherhood, midwifery, and trusting the unseen timing of life. 💛 Subscribe for more cozy, real, and soulful talks about birth, motherhood, and womanhood. — Love Rainbow & Janna

In this episode of Call the Millers, we dive deep into the question — how do you know when to trust your intuition instead of outside advice?   From childhood moments of “just knowing” to listening to that quiet voice in birth, motherhood, and womanhood — we share our real experiences learning to trust ourselves again.   We talk about: ✦ What intuition actually feels like ✦ How mothers and birthworkers can strengthen their inner knowing ✦ Why outside voices can drown out your truth — and how to come back to yourself ✦ The difference between fear, anxiety, and true intuition   This one’s for the women learning to listen to their own voice again.

So many mothers, women, and birthworkers are feeling deeply lonely — not because we’re broken, but because the village we were meant to have is gone. In this episode, we open an honest conversation about modern isolation, the myth of self-sufficiency, and the quiet ache of doing it all alone. We also explore our own accountability — how we sometimes close ourselves off to connection — and what rebuilding community can look like in a world that’s forgotten how to gather. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unsupported, or like you’re carrying it all alone… this one’s for you. ✨ Listen if you’ve ever thought: “Why does motherhood feel so isolating?” “Where are all the women like me?” “I crave sisterhood, but I don’t know where to start.” 🎧 Keywords: motherhood loneliness, women’s community, motherhood without the village, holistic living, birthworker support, finding your people

A tender exploration of the mother wound, unconditional love, and how mothers continue to give what they were never given.

Birth isn’t always serious—sometimes it’s downright hilarious! In this lighthearted episode, we share some of the funniest moments we’ve experienced in birth work and chat about the role of humor in labor. From side-splitting stories to reflections on how birth workers can balance levity with presence, this one will have you laughing along while maybe learning something new too.   Whether you’re a birth worker, a mama, or just someone who loves hearing real-life stories, this episode is here to brighten your day.

Two women. Two very different paths. One family chose the difficult road of a vasectomy reversal and went on to grow; the other carried a quieter kind of longing. In this episode of Call the Millers we hold both stories gently and talk about the true thread that held us through: hope. Rainbow shares her family’s vasectomy-reversal journey — the fear, the decision, and the tender miracle of saying yes to more children. Janna offers a different perspective, the honest ache of roads not taken and what it teaches about resilience. Though the details are different, both stories return to the same truth: hope has the power to carry us forward, even when the way is uncertain. This conversation is tender, honest, and full of encouragement for mothers, women, and families who know what it means to hold onto hope through life’s hardest choices.

In our very first episode of Call the Millers, we sit down together to share the story of Rainbow’s first son’s birth—the day our paths first crossed as mother and midwife. What began as a birth story became a lesson in perseverance, resilience, and the strength women carry when faced with hard things. This conversation is about more than just one birth. It’s about what happens when we refuse to give up, the power of walking through challenges, and the beauty of being supported in our most vulnerable moments. Thank you for joining us as we begin this journey—sharing stories, wisdom, and encouragement for women everywhere.

In our very first episode of Call the Millers, we sit down for a candid conversation about birth, womanhood, motherhood, spirituality, and the power of community. We share how we met, what inspired this podcast, and some of the raw, honest stories that shaped us — including one unforgettable moment of motherhood in the aisles of Safeway, with Neil Diamond playing overhead. This pilot episode is a glimpse into the kinds of conversations we’ll continue to have: heartfelt, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in the sacred rhythms of womanhood and motherhood. What you’ll hear: Our origin story: how we met and why this podcast exists. The beauty and complexity of birth and motherhood Women’s spirituality woven into everyday life Why community and women’s stories matter Follow along as we explore birth, motherhood, womanhood, holistic living, and everything in between.