Navigated to Episode 217: Scholar from the Holler: A Labor Nurse’s Mission to Heal and Serve Beyond the Birth Room

Episode 217: Scholar from the Holler: A Labor Nurse’s Mission to Heal and Serve Beyond the Birth Room

August 17
40 mins

Episode Description

From catching babies to furnishing homes, Terri Crawford Brown has spent her life showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments.

In this heartwarming and deeply human episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers sits down with labor and delivery nurse, storyteller, and founder of Blackberry Winter, Terri Crawford Brown—known on TikTok as @scholarfromtheholler.

With her signature Southern wit and soulful presence, Terri shares how decades of caring for birthing people inspired her to launch Blackberry Winter, a nonprofit that provides furnishings to individuals and families in need—especially ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:

Terri’s path from labor & delivery nurse to nonprofit founder

The story and mission behind Blackberry Winter

How trauma-informed care extends far beyond hospitals

Perimenopause, caregiving, and showing up with compassion

Humor, healing, and the power of storytelling

What it means to serve with presence—not martyrdom

The ripple effect of supporting the most vulnerable in our communities

🔗 Connect with Terri Crawford Brown & Blackberry Winter:

Support the mission: https://www.blackberrywinter.org

Follow Terri on TikTok: @scholarfromtheholler

📲 Connect with Dr. Carolyn Moyers & Sky Women’s Health

Instagram: @drcarolynmoyers

YouTube: @drcarolynmoyers

Website: www.skywomenshealth.com

Book an appointment: @skywomenshealth

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