In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne welcomes Rose Horton, President of AWHONN and CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners. Rose opens up about her journey from bedside nurse to executive leader, sharing the mentors, pivotal moments, and choices that shaped her career. She dives into how nurses can drive change, advocate effectively, and improve birth outcomes, while also offering practical advice for navigating opportunities in OB nursing. In this episode, you’ll learn about mindset, strategies, and leadership approaches that make Rose a true game-changer in maternal care. She shares the story on how #NotOnMyWatch became a movement. Whether you want to elevate your practice, grow as a leader, or make a meaningful impact in maternal health, Rose’s insights are not to be missed. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

Helpful Links!

• NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners
• NotOnMyWatch Instagram
• Rose Horton LinkedIn
• Synova
• March of Dimes
• Kira Johnson’s Story
• Story of Lauren Bloomstein

What happens when nurses and doulas stop viewing each other as “opponents” and start working as a true team? In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne meets with legendary doula and childbirth educator Ana Paula Markel to unpack the nurse–doula relationship, the difference between advocacy and activism, and why collaboration is one of the most evidence-backed ways to improve birth outcomes. We talk about conflict points (like medical advice, bias, and power dynamics), and discuss practical ways to build trust in the room and protect the physiology of labor. If you want fewer battles, better teamwork, and more patient-centered care, this conversation is your playbook.

Helpful Links!

• Come to MOVE Learning Retreat in Mexico!
• Take our Physiologic Birth training.
• Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for free education!
• DONA International
• Bini Birth taught by Ana Paula Markel
• Ina May Gaskin documentary
• The Business of Being Born

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne continues part 2 of the conversation for nurses who are new to labor and delivery or new to the specialty altogether. She shares practical, experience-based advice on facing imposter syndrome, asking questions, and accelerating your growth without burning yourself out. This episode dives into the emotional realities of L&D nursing, including how to process hard days, hold space for yourself, and build recovery routines that support long-term sustainability. Sarah responds to listener questions about work-life balance, leaving work at work, and navigating burnout in today’s healthcare climate. Whether you’re a new grad, transitioning specialties, or mentoring newer nurses, this episode is a grounded reminder that you’re not alone.

Helpful Links!

• Part 1 Podcast episode: Tips for Being New, Ruptured Vasa Previa & Building Rapport with Providers
• Burnout podcast episode
• Subscribe for free monthly education for L&D Nurses!
• Learn More about our Mentorship Program
• Come to our MOVE Learning Retreat!
• Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand Class
• Sign Up for our Physiologic Birth Class
• Sign Up for our Basic Fetal Monitoring Class

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