In this special crossover episode, Cool Moms host Elise Peterson collaborates with good friend and Birth Rites host Synmia Rosine to discuss their personal journeys through motherhood. After a much needed weekly catch up for This Week In Motherhood Segment, Elise shares raw and intimate details about her challenging birth experience and how it shaped her. They explore themes of chaos, resilience, and the significance of storytelling in processing birth and motherhood. Highlights include Elise's memorable birth story starting from her unexpected conception, the challenges of her first trimester, the surreal birthing experience, and reflections on her postpartum period. They also delve into the importance of birthing classes, navigating the fourth trimester, and advocacy. Tune in for candid conversations, laughs, and stay tuned until the end for our audience interactive "Ask A Cool Mom" segment.