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Hello! This epsiode is a general life update. Has anyone been feeling that September is a little crazy!? It's always a little crazy though isnt it? Here I share about my first night alone in over 2 years playing with the herb mugwort...which gave me nightmares. Using AI to get deeper understanding about these nightmares (which was surprisingly succesful!!) AND what I'm learning about money right now. I also share about the books I have just finished reading recently: the Frozen River (by Ariel Lawhon) and Ode to Minoa (by Theresa C. Dintino) Enjoy! *Update! My son did not officially wean...we were very happy to pick up our nursing journey when he came home and I have actually been enjoying it more! He had no problem being away with Dad for two days and has been less clingy and nursing less since his return (hence why I'm enjoying it more, it's just enough for me right now). Access my conversation with ChapGPT here: Using AI for Dream interpretation https://www.emiliealexina.com/post/using-ai-for-dream-interpretation-death-of-a-child Access the Wealthy Woman Vault here (available until Sept 19 midnight PST) https://www.matriarch.love/a/2147924906/LYB5goFw JOIN my upcoming group QHHT call here Mining Your Soul Story for Hidden Jewels of Collective Abundance https://www.emiliealexina.com/event-details-registration/mining-your-soul-story-for-hidden-jewels-of-collective-abundance
What assumptions would you have about a prostitute living in a small portuguese town in the 1700s? Be ready to have your mind expanded! In this episode, I welcome QHHT practitioner Lena Mangala. Lena and I have been exchanging sessions for each other for just over a year now. It has been an incredibly rich relationship where we both deepen our skills and self understanding. Catch two practitioners sharing about their journeys with past lives. We discuss the past life of an exuberant and confident 'femme de plaisir' (woman of pleasure) and how integrating her story has affected our own lives. **Not recommended for young ears although the content is tasteful. I recommend you listen to it first so there are no surprises! Resources: Starseed Awakener Podcast https://www.thestarseedawakener.com/podcast Contact Contact Léna Mangala QHHT & BQH practitioner http://www.lenamangala.com/ IG lenamangala.qhht FB: Léna Mangala Lenamangala.qhht@gmail.com Karyne - Lena's Quantum Healer fr.luminom.com Enjoy! Apply to join our very own Online Network https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity or Join FREE discussion board of private Mighty Networks Community Secret code is "growth"
In this episode, I share my summary, review and thoughts on Dolores Cannon's Horns of The Goddess (2023). This book is a fascinating account of 7 lifetimes shared by Dolores' clients in the 80s. They include: -2 avalon priestess lifetimes (circa 700 CE) - pagan/Goddess worship servant woman (this lifetime goes into detail about her belief system and her interactions with the church's Inquisition) - a minstrel lifetime (600 CE) - the lifetime of a doctor in Alexandria (400 CE), - the lifetime of a woman who speaks to the fey in 1350 - Greek priestess lifetime I am personally fascinated by these times and these people. I'm interested in how they lived and how we can apply their wisdom to our current day reality. In this video, I share links between this information and information I have found in other books. I also suggest further reading material. This video is also intended as a summary and analysis for those who don't want to or don't have the time to read the whole the book. Have you read the book? What are your thoughts? Feedback, comments and questions are welcome! ***If you're interested in discussing these topics in a group, join my LIVE QHHT group workshop: Unveiling Your Witchy Past Wed July 31 7-9:30pm $33 CAD Register Here https://www.emiliealexina.com/event-details-registration/unveiling-your-witchy-past-with-qhht Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity or Join FREE discussion board of private Mighty Networks Community Secret code is "growth"
This epsiode is an interview with a beautiful mother who shares her deep and powerful transformation. Erin had thought she would not have children since her husband was against it. She accepted his wishes since she loves him deeply. Then, during the pandemic, she began to have a change of heart. She began to pray for a miracle and for her husband to be open to changing his mind. The interview shares the rest of the story and includes how she prepared for homebirth outside of the system with a Birth Attendant. She also speaks to the transformative QHHT session she experienced where she met with a special guide. A beautiful heartfelt and inspiring story. Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxc... or Join FREE discussion board of private Mighty Networks Community Secret code is "growth"
In today's episode I'm getting a little vulnerable and talking about a theme that is very present for me in this season, anger. As I work towards creating the life of my dreams, some things are harder than expected and frustration ensues! In this episode I talk about what is triggering me right now and 6 points I will personally be working on to come back to balance. These are skills I have been learning about and developing over the years. They have already helped me tremendously but it's time to bring them to the next level as my life and family require it! - Environment, peaceful home (rhythm and simplicity) - presence, awareness, orientation - movement, breath and meditation - community (talking it out) - connection to Spirit and Inner Voice Join us for Zoom call - Rage and Release for Mothers - Thursday June 27th '24 7-9pm EST Recording available Register here https://www.emiliealexina.com/event-details-registration/rage-and-release-for-mothers Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity or Join FREE discussion board of private Mighty Networks Community Secret code is "growth"
I'm a little nervous to put this out there, but I want to get this conversation going as many are afraid to speak. I have been following Freebirth Society for 7 years as I was in their original Facebook group. I was also in their private Mighty Networks membership for three years. In this episode, I share some of my challenges towards them and other leaders in the “birth out of the system” movement. I do hold much respect for these women, honour the barriers they have broken down and the paths they have opened for women around the world. AND, I have concerns and challenges regarding experiences I have observed over the years. I'm so curious to know what you think about this episode. I'm even open to doing a follow up with different women's opinions and shares. NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Let's stay connected: Podcast: Emilie Alexina Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina YouTube Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
Hello intuitive souls! This videos is for parents who face this comment from their children: ''I'm a bad kid.'' It can be so hard to see them down on themselves and we can tend to want to fix it immediately. In this video, I share my approach with my middle more melancholic child. It could be insightful for you! *Pictured in the thumbnail is my 6 year old daughter who has a more melancholic temperament than her sister (if you're interested in learning about the temperaments from Waldorf pedagogy let me know below). Meditation practices adapted for children are a beautiful for them to develop self awareness, self love and self compassion. Of course, the work begins with us, the parents. I did not speak too much about my approach with kids meditation in the video but, again, let me know if this would be interesting for you. I will be leading online workshops on this topic in the coming months in our private online membership. See the link below. NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Let's stay connected: Podcast: Emilie Alexina Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
Hello friends! This is a deeper dive into my personal healing journey. I am a little apprehensive about sharing but I think this conversation could be valuable to many. In this episode I talk about; - accessing my own womb via Qhht - accessing my soul's essence around the time of conception in my mother's womb - healing my birth trauma - individuating and shifting our perspectives on our childhood and our parents' influence - mother vs Mother As always, let me know your thoughts and impressions in the comments below. Remember that liking, subscribing and commenting all help me in my work! Stay tuned for in person and online events via my website. Blessings to you! Emilie Alexina NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
This is a reading of Chapter 27 - The Twelve Sets of Twin Characteristics from the book Initiation by Elisabeth Haich. This chapter summarized some key concepts that I have been contemplating for the past few years and I thoroughly enjoyed its illuminating discourse. I plan to go back to it again and again to integrate this information deeply into my consciousness. The Twelve Sets of Twin Characteristics are: keeping silent - talking receptivity - resistance to influence obeying - ruling humility - self confidence lightning-like speed - circumspection to accept everything - to be able to differentiate A full more detailed review of the book is in the works. Have you read the book? What did you think? Which of these points is most pertinent to you?Let me know what you think in the comments. Bisous! Xx NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Stay tuned for Online Group Regressions in the style of QHHT Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
On the podcast this week I'm reviewing a book I happened upon at our local library: the Gospel of Judas. I have studying about the Essene texts focusing mostly on the gospel of Mary Magdalene and I had no idea this gospel existed. It was a surprising find with interesting information and I share some of the passages and my thoughts on them here. Let me know what you think in the comments. What book should I review next? Bisous! Xx NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
On the podcast this week I'm sharing a general life update. I share about our homeschool and how we started the year with a great routine in January which fizzled out by the end of the month as my energy dwindled with my cycle. Surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly) both our girls are developing new skills in many different areas. I share about catering to the different age groups in our daily 'unschool' routine that we curently have. I also share about buying a new car and upgrading our car to a van (2024 Toyota Sienna). Bisous! Xx NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxc... Two of my favourite podcasts I mention in this video: Lively World podcast by Bella Lively Money with Katie Show Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland
On the podcast this week, we have power mama Marissa Kirou heavy with her 3rd baby nearing the birth portal. Marissa shares the story of her first traumatic birth in 2017 in a hospital in Hamilton ON, how she healed and integrated the experience and prepared for the beautiful healing redemptive freebirth of her second son in 2023. We look forward to having Marissa back on the show after the birth of her third baby. We kept this video unedited to show the raw beauty of motherhood In this episode we discuss: - hospital induction - epidural and escaping the body during birth - birth trauma - NICU, formula and ''failure'' to breastfeed after her first baby - Healing with self forgiveness, somatic practice and shadow work - Scary ultrasound experience with baby #2 - Firing midwives and choosing a freebirth for her second child - Wild pregnancy for her 3rd pregnancy NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Connect with Marissa on Instagram @marissa_kirou Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina
A gift for you and your loved ones! *Jump to 16:00 min to access the guided meditation directly My mom asked me to teach her about meditation to help her fall asleep. I thought this would be a great opportunity to record something for beginners..no muss no fuss! There is a short introduction to meditation with a 10 min guided meditation. I feel so relaxed just after having recorded it! Share it with anyone who could benefit Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
We have a special episode this week that is for the kids! My 9 year old daughter, Leya, and I recorded a very special solstice story for you. It deals with themes of character development, dragons and solstice. I had so much fun writing this story and applied wisdom from the Waldorf temperaments, conscious leadership and somatic healing in its writing. Enjoy! *this episode will also be available on the 12 spheres podcast. Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
This week I share about using yarrow on cuts with my girls and developing deeper appreciation for plant medicine with my girls. I share about lessons learned in Monopoly and character building and being in alignment when it's time for lessons. The kids are growing and things are getting smoother..most of the time! Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
In this episode, my man Vitaly @vitalymeditation shares about his experience and perspective supporting me through the three births of our children. He is my number one doula and I am so grateful for his nature that lends itself to being just I need in my Birthing space. Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
In this episode of homeschool diaries I share about my approach to teaching our children how to read and write in three languages (French, Russian, English). I forgot to mention in the episode that I am a native French speaker from Montreal and my partner Vitaly is a native Russian speaker originally from Northern Kazakhstan. We are lucky to have this linguistic heritage to share with our children although it does take a conscious effort to maintain. Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
In this episode of homeschool diaries I share about organizing a lantern walk and Martinmas play with our Waldorf homeschool pod/coop. I also share about the best November of my life and November slumber. Check out my social channels to see clips of our lantern season! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork
Hello beautiful! Welcome to another episode of homeschool diaries where I talk about my experience with homeschooling and mothering. Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel
Vitaly joins me on the show tonight for a short and sweet discussion on Halloween. Let's connect! Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
In this week's homeschool diaries I share about our transition into Fall…which hasn't been easy! Illness has struck us once again and challenges my commitment to radical appreciation/gratitude, a commitment to seeing how events in my life are “for me” (read the 15 commitments of conscious leadership for more on this topic!). I share about my first impressions of Yolande's book Portal and talking about QHHT and past lives with my eldest daughter. Mothering children under 4 is messy and wild! Join me for the ride. Let's connect! Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca Nummy herbal coffee alternative nummycreations.com
Let's connect! Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
In this week's homeschool diaries (week 2) I share mostly about my emotional release around the new moon. I talk about how I went through it and what my higher guidance had to say about it. I also talk about how I accessed a past life on my own which provided incredible perspective, space and healing regarding a current relationship in my life. Let's connect! Support me with a financial contribution here https://www.emiliealexina.com/supportmywork Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
The first episode of a series I will be doing! Here is a space for me to share about our homeschool journey, my inner work and my approach to waldorf education. Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
In today's episode, I share about our experience enrolling our girls in public school last June (French Catholic School). I share about - our homeschool year with the three kids (including baby). - The decision to enroll in school - Immunization - How it went - My thoughts on Catholic school - Why we have chosen to continue to homeschool. Let's connect! Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Telegram https://t.me/emiliealexinachannel Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
In this episode I share about my recent QHHT session with practitioner Lena. I saw a lifetime as a First Nations medicine woman. This storyline brought great healing for me on many levels. Some of the themes discussed include: - past life connection with my man - Becoming hardened after loss of a spouse - Experiencing a WHOLE maidenhood Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com Connect with Lena (based in Victoriaville Quebec) Instagram @lenamangala.qhht Email lenamangala.qhht@gmail.com Music is by Kate Sutherland www.katesutherland.ca
I'm wrapping up my wild pregnancy and birth story with reflections on my postpartum year. In this episode I discuss the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of postpartum healing. - Was postpartum harder with a 3rd baby - Navigating isolation - Managing longer than usual postpartum bleeding holistically - Registering a baby born outside the system - Gardening in postpartum (NOT recommended!) - Other people's reactions to my Freebirth story - How Freebirth has changed me Stay tuned for episodes with my husband and even my daughter about their perspective on the pregnancy and birth. Msg me questions if you have any! Support the podcast with a donation here
This is the third episode on my journey to bring our son into the world. See the previous episodes on “conscious conception” and “the emotional work of pregnancy” for a full context. In this episode, I share about my unassisted birth experience with my third baby and our first son. The birth itself is quite straight forward. I woke up at 1 am with sensations, rested in my room for a few hours, had a bath, vomited a little, was standing for the sensations as they became stronger went to the bathroom and birthed my baby standing at the countertop…and through all that my dear partner Vitaly calmly witnessed me and held space. When the baby's head came out, the eyes were open and I remember Vitaly saying “wow, it's looking at me!”. Vitaly caught him. Placenta was born soon after and we transitioned to the bed for a long golden hour that lasted really two. Our daughters woke up with baby's emergence and joined us for that magical moment. It was perfect. Just the way it was meant to be for all of us in the family considering our circumstances and that point in time. And yet, there are elements I would change for next time. There is also so much happening behind the scenes. Listen in to see what that would be. In this episode I share about: - the last weeks leading up to the birth - Choosing to birth in water vs on land - Choosing to Freebirth vs having a tba or doula present - Choosing which family members to be present at the birth, including my children (it all happened serendipitously) - Shamanic journeying in birth (this includes some darkness and confronting the fear of the world) - The first hours after baby's arrival Upcoming episodes include - q&a with my partner Vitaly about the births and postpartum experiences of our children. - Review of my first year postpartum after this baby - Discussion on our choices for our children's education Support the podcast with a donation here
In this episode I delve into more details around the emotional work of pregnancy. I believe pregnancy to be an opportunity for women to release and transform in body, mind and spirit for the benefit of themselves and their families and communities. I share about: - self responsibility - Dealing with feelings and stories of abandonment - Navigating a tense relationship with my mom during pregnancy - Gratitude for all challenges - Navigating fears around Freebirth and why we chose to freebirth - Who to tell about my plans to Freebirth - Hosting my own blessingway The actual birth story is coming soon! Let's connect: Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com
In this episode I explore two topics which came up in conversation with a group of parents at a conscious education workshop. I challenge the idea of living life based on making decisions and taking actions from the point of view of “love vs. fear” and “doing no harm”. Are these values we should pass on to our kids? Let me know what you think by connecting at the links below. Instagram @emiliealexina Website emiliealexina.com Facebook page Emilie Alexina Email emiliealexina@gmail.com
Today's the day I start sharing my pregnancy and birth story with my third baby, my first son, Theo. In this episode, I also cover conscious conception and our decision making process for welcoming in a third baby. Other topics include: - Pregnancy during the height of Covid lockdowns and mandates - Choosing not to use a pregnancy test - Wild dreams - Wanting a boy and working through the fear of having another girl - Spirit babies. Hearing spirit babies - Planning for a baby based on astrological sign - Making the decision for a wild pregnancy and Freebirth - Attending a freebirth as a doula in pregnancy Visit my new website! emiliealexina.com Connect with me on Instagram @emiliealexina Support this podcast by rating and reviewing it on the apps Affiliate link for Freebirth society Complete Guide to Freebirth https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/a/24099/8A6GBoo6
Welcome back! Finally part two is here! In part one, Sam shared the experiences of her two C-section births in midwifery care. This episode describes her healing journey and the births of her next two children which happened at home with a birth attendant. In this episode we cover: - Navigating the trauma of a failed vbac attempt - Realizing the system could not help her have the birth experience she wanted - Realizing there was another way - Firing her midwives and the medical doctor who supported her choices - Going against the flow of culture, taking responsibility for her choices - Working with TBA Billie Harrigan - Having a 4th baby at 38 with the easiest recovery - What she ate to support her body - Breech babies who turn in birth Connect with Sam via her website nurturingbirthsdoula.com Connect with me @emiliealexina on Instagram Email emiliealexina@gmail.com emiliealexina.com *this is not medical advice. Only mothers and doulas talking about their experiences **if you loved your hospital experience that's wonderful! I think it is possible for women to have the births they want in hospital. Many women are calling out the problems with obstetric and midwifery care and finding alternative ways to have the births they want. Ultimately, all women and our daughters will benefit from diversifying birth culture and services.
Today I have a rich episode detailing Sam's birth stories for the births of her first two children. We dive into many aspects of traumatic birth in the medical system including: - c section for breech birth in midwifery care - Attempting a vbac with midwives - The reality and statistics of home birth after a cesarean with midwives - Uterine rupture - The long induction process - The assault of « stretch and sweep » - The cascade of interventions - Healing from birth trauma - Dynamics within her marriage after birth trauma Sam went on to have two beautiful homebirths outside of the medical system after these births. Her homebirths will be shared in part two of her interview. Connect with Sam via her website nurturingbirthsdoula.com . Connect with me @emiliealexina on Instagram Website and email coming soon *this is not medical advice. Only mothers and doulas talking about their experiences **if you loved your hospital experience that's wonderful! I think it is possible for women to have the births they want in hospital. Many women are calling out the problems with obstetric and midwifery care and finding alternative ways to have the births they want. Ultimately, all women and our daughters will benefit from diversifying birth culture and services.
On today's audio journal I share about how I'm managing my current waves of emotions as I navigate the postpartum period. I also talk about how I regret not taking vitamin D this winter and my experience with Juice Plus supplements. Finally, I cover how sleep deprivation and the isolation of mothering a baby can be gift and is helping me fulfil my heart's desires. Reach out to me @thisrawmomlife on Instagram!
*Trigger warning pregnancy loss, miscarriage Today I welcome Lauren age 24 from Niagara, Ontario, onto the podcast to share her story of pregnancy loss. She shares this story with much courage, vulnerability and wisdom. In this episode we discuss healing eczema naturally, being pregnant for the first time and navigating the choices for prenatal care within and outside of the medical system, FAM, the experience of her loss at 24 weeks of pregnancy, molar pregnancy and hydropic pregnancy, all the feels and healing her body and heart after the experience and the silver lining of the experience. To connect with Lauren you can reach her on Instagram @naturalisbest13 Connect with me @thisrawmomlife on Instagram
The past few years have been hard on relationships as we navigate different sources of information, beliefs systems, values and commitments. Some of it has been hard and straining, but I ultimately believe it can be for the good. It can all lead to better relationships with others and our own selves. Join me as I work through untying these knots in the mind using Byron Katie's The Work. Find my friend Chelsea @my.energy.school on Instagram Mimi Ikonn @mimiikonn on the socials Books: The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy Loving What Is by Byron Katie Connect with me on Instagram @thisrawmomlife
Hi! I'm finally back after recovering from my kids being sick…you heard me right, being a 24/7 caretaker for sick people for a few weeks means *I* need time to recover! I'm excited to share this episode which highlights a lot more than I had initially intended. I wanted to share how I bring the Resurrection Story of Christ to my children and then went off on a few tangents. I talk about my childhood experience of religion and Christianity, the rite of marriage outside the Church, revisiting vows with Vitaly after 9 years of partnership, my criticism of the Bible and the Church, my journey to eastern theology, my discovery of the Magdalenes of France, Anna Grandmother of Jesus and Mother Mary which eventually brought me back to welcoming Jesus into my heart along with everyone else. Finally, this all ties into my initial idea for the episode which is making Easter meaningful and what I tell my children about Jesus. *warning! I criticize aspects of the Bible and Christianity in this episode **If you're a friend or family member that I love, please reach out to me personally to discuss anything here. I share this not to take away from anyone's journey but rather to add to others' if it can be of use Reach me through Instagram @thisrawmomlife Book's mentioned: Th Power of the Magdalene by Stuart Wilson and Joanna Prentis Anna, Grandmother of Jesus by Claire Heartsong The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault
On today's show I welcome Sheena Purcell. Sheena is a wife, mum to three boys and a very talented jeweller living in Montreal. In this episode, she shares her birth stories which take us from a crazy hospital experience in Japan, to a beautiful birth with birth attendants outside the system, to a birth in midwifery care. Sheena also worked as a doula in Montreal hospitals for 8 years and explores her reasons for choosing to no longer attend births in hospitals except for close friends and family. In this episode we explore side effects from the epidural, midwife burnout, spontaneous Freebirth and doula secondary trauma. Check out her stunning creations on Instagram @sheenajewellery I love feedback! Comments and questions are welcome on Instagram @thisrawmomlife
Hello friend! It is a bright sunny nearly Spring day. I went for a walk with Theo and I am sitting by Georgian Bay sharing contemplations. Enjoy!
In this episode, I share some of the feedback about the recent birth episodes I've been sharing with the sun to encourage conversation and diversity. I discuss labeling birth with terms like natural, vaginal, physiological. I discuss how all women and babies are heroes for doing this work no matter where or how they birth and that we don't know people's full stories. I also talk about feeling validated (or not) hearing others' stories and how you are worthy of being connected to your Inner knowing and intuition. You are worthy of feeling fully embodied.
Join me today for a 25 min guided meditation. Find yourself a quiet place, get cozy and take some time for you dear mother. In my introduction I mention some thoughts on the stars and meditating with my kids. Details for preparing for the meditation begin at 7:30 and the meditation begins at 12 min in case you want to come back and listen to it again. It can be a beautiful monthly practice during your pregnancy. Keep a journal and pen nearby to jot down any significant moments in your experience. Questions and feedback welcome on Instagram @thisrawmomlife
On today's show I welcome Alyssa Bombay. Alyssa is a mother, wife, paramedic, freebirthing mama and traditional birth attendant in the Ottawa area. Her incredible journey takes us from unnecessary abuse by a midwife in a birth centre during her first birth, to birthing a pregnancy loss at home with her family, to a spontaneous Freebirth at home before midwives' arrival and finally to the choice of a wild pregnancy and powerful freebirth for her third child. The interview with Alyssa begins around 11 min if you want to skip the intro. Connect with Alyssa @traditionalbirth.ottawa on Instagram Alyssa's website is traditionalbirthottawa.ca Show your support by reviewng the podcast on your chosen platform I love feedback! Connect with me on Instagram @thisrawmomlife
On today's episode I'm sharing my intentions behind sharing Birth and birthwork stories here on this podcast. I define terms commonly used in the world of birth outside the system as I understand them. I also go over the who, what, where, when and why of Freebirth (unassisted birth) and birth outside the system. Enjoy! The book I mention in the episode which is known as the original source of information on unassisted birth is Laura Kaplan Shanley's Unassisted Childbirth Connect with me on Instagram @thisrawmomlife Show your support by rating and reviewing the podcast!
On today's show I welcome Sondra Reher, mother, nurse and birth doula based in Oshawa ON. In this episode, she tells of her experience working as a nurse in the early days of Covid. The way her supervisors and policy makers handled the situation furthered her distrust for the allopathic medical system which was brought forth after the traumatic birth of her son a year prior. In her second pregnancy, she took a doula course which helped her prepare for an empowered birth. She shares how the c-section birth of her second child was less traumatic than her previous vaginal birth. Sondra has gathered her experiences and wisdom from her births and her work within the allopathic medical system to create a course for pregnant women and their support team. Her goal is to arm families with knowledge about their patient rights while navigating the medical system so that it can be used as a healthcare tool. Her course Birth Autonomy within the Medical System will be launched March 2023 Find her on Instagram @maternalintuition Sondra's website nursedoulabirthkeeper.com The doula course she took was by midwife Whapio Diane Bartlett thematrona.com
In this episode, Santana shares her journey to the Freebirth of her son Keon in Thornbury. Ontario. She shares about feeling his presence years before he arrived on earth and the dream that told of his coming. Her story highlights pregnancy as “adult evolution”, seeking prenatal care outside of the medical system and going “overdates” (birthing somewhere in her 42nd week of gestation). Enjoy! Reach out with comments and questions @thisrawmomlife on Instagram Connect with Santana @the.eternal.feminine Santana was drinking delicious Nummy Dandelion tea https://nummycreations.com/en-ca Connect with Michelle a birth attendant in Calgary AB @mushaboomyyc
Hi everyone! I'm happy to get the ball rolling here on my podcast again. Today, I share my approach to supporting my body through breast inflammation and light fever which most people call « mastitis ». I hope this is helpful to you! Don't hesitate to reach to me on Instagram @thisrawmomlife with thoughts, questions, comments about today's episode. Have a blessed day
Today we welcome my dear sister Gabrielle who is a professional social worker. We dive into tips for attentive listening around tough conversations with our friends and family members. We also discuss resources for people experiencing mental health struggle sans their support people. We touch upon topics like suicide, shame, staying open hearted and light. A beautiful conversation not to miss!
Join us today for the stories and secrets of Yejuda Goldberg. Yejuda is a chef and butcher and owner of Brothers butcher Shoppe in Vaughan. In his shoppe, Yejuda proudly provides local Ontario 100% grass fed raw meats, poultry and wild and organic fish to the community. This episode is FULL of information about sourcing clean meat and dairy products. We talk about: - labels such as “organic”, “grass fed” and “antibiotic free” - Sourcing true organic pastured raised meat - Chefs and butchers being messengers of Nature and Farmers - Honouring the animals we raise for food - Regenerative farming And so much more! Please share this episode with friends and family! Also, comment and rate the podcast on iTunes
Today we have an incredible story of the births of Mai's boys. Mai is a Muslim homeschooling mama who currently lives in Montreal. In this episode, we discuss how she went into her first birth openly trusting the medical system and doctors. She had a difficult experience, leaving her with a 4th degree tear. The tear healed beautifully thanks to her culture's respect of the postpartum period. She also came out of her birth determined to find answers and a better way to birth her children. This led her to begging her way into a midwifery clinic and having a beautiful undisturbed, unmedicated, empowered birth. This is a story of finding trust in oneself and of a woman learning to listen to herself and her body. “Birth is a powerful emotional transformative experience for a woman”.
In this episode I discuss some of my observations on astrology. I talk about the power astrology can have on people and why it can be dangerous to be attached to interpretations which can never be perfect. I also share what is happening with the stars during this COVID quarantine. Finally, I touch upon how use astrology and Vedic philosophy to practically improve my own life. Send questions or comments to @thisrawmomlife on Instagram, I am happy to connect!
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