Her Village

Her Village Podcast

This is the space where real women have real conversations — the ones we don’t always say out loud, but all feel in some way.

Hosted by Jacqueline Baird, this podcast goes beyond surface-level talk and into the stories, struggles, and moments that shape us — in motherhood, relationships, identity, and everything in between.

Through a mix of personal reflections and honest conversations with other women, each episode is designed to leave you feeling seen, understood, and a little less alone… while also giving you new perspective, insight, and the kind of validation you didn’t know you needed.

Because you’re not the only one thinking it.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Welcome to Her Village.

Connect with Her Village:
Instagram: @motherhood_intended
Join the email list: hervillage.kit.com/naperville

Podcasting since 2022 • 133 episodes

Her Village

Latest Episodes

EP 133: What I Learned About Friendship After Starting Her Village

When I started Her Village, I thought I was creating a place where women could make new friends.What I didn't expect was what those first few months would teach me—not just about friendship, but about belonging.In this solo episod...

July 22, 2026 • Episode 133 • 17:36

EP 132: Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard (and What We Can Do About It) with Alex Gohla

When we're kids, friendship just... happens.We're surrounded by classmates, teammates, roommates, and neighbors. But somewhere between careers, motherhood, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list, making meaningful friendships can...

July 18, 2026 • Episode 132 • 1:05:10

EP 131: She Left Her Career to Raise Her Kids. Then She Started Again. | Dr. Vandana Arcot

She Left Her Career to Raise Her Kids. Then She Started Again.What happens when the life you've built no longer fits the woman you're becoming?This week on the Her Village Podcast, Jacqueline sits down with Dr. Vandana Arco...

June 18, 2026 • Episode 131 • 45:42

EP 130: The Reinvention Nobody Talks About

Reinvention is often portrayed as a dramatic before-and-after moment—a bold leap, a fresh start, a perfectly curated transformation.But what if it doesn't look like that at all?In this solo episode, Jacqueline shares what she's ...

June 16, 2026 • Episode 130 • 18:44

EP 129: What Happened When We Finally Got Women in the Same Room

Something unexpected happened at the first Her Village gatherings.Women walked in nervous… and walked out feeling lighter, more connected, and reminded that they’re not alone.In this solo episode, I’m sharing reflections from our ...

May 16, 2026 • Episode 129 • 18:01

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