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Episode 217: Scholar from the Holler: A Labor Nurse’s Mission to Heal and Serve Beyond the Birth Room
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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Together, we’re amplifying the voices of women who heal, hold space, and make the world just a little softer—one act of service at a time.