The Circle of Birth - Story Medicine - Birth & Transformation

Midwife Joy and I recorded last year I actually got sidetracked with this track and took me a while to get it all back together, and what a delight to finally find it again! This conversation was so amazing. Joy become pregnant at the age of 19 The post E53 – Birth With Joy – Midwife and Birth in a Bus appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

What if we looked at the birth experiences so graciously shared with us in absolute awe of how amazing women are in birth? Jessie's story is one of these incredible experiences, where she tuned in to her safety and autonomy. For the next hour you will be The post E52 – Elective Caesarean to Home Birth, Jessie's Story of Finding her Autonomy and Safety appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Welcome to an epic and absolutely essential podcast to listen to. I decided not to split it up and you can enter in and out of this beautiful journey with Katherine and I. So why are we feeling that home birth is no where in a space The post E51 – Why Im Not Celebrating Homebirth – Katherine Eden's Story appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Could you ever imagine your whole house set up with cameras? A film crew sleeping near by and all anticipating the moment they are called in? Coming into a space so sacred, so intimate and so powerful to a primal woman's right of passage…. Well Emily has gone above The post E50 – These are My Hours – First Documentary Filmed Entirely During Labour – Emily's Story appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Homebirth Consortium Australia [HCA] is a newly formed working group made up of representatives from local homebirth groups around Australia. HCA's aim is to show their support for homebirth midwives and fight for changes to government policies so that midwives can return to working more autonomously and The post E49- #MothersForMidwives -Homebirth Consortium Australia -Continuity & Mothers Supporting Midwives appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Wise women are all around the place in all stages of the life cycle and in all forms of nature. Vickie is one who I was deeply honoured to have on the podcast. This story from Vickie is quite an amazing story of strength, love, hope and The post E48 – Forced Adoption in Australia – 15 Years a Doula – Walking the Birth and Death Paths appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Freebirth, or birth outside the system, is returning to our communities. With the increased pressures and costs and reduced accessibility of privately practicing midwives in Australia, more and more people are deciding to take full responsibility for their body and birth. This is where birth outside the The post E47 – Freebirth & Taking Full Responsibility in Your Birth – Natalie Meade & The ABC 7.30 Report appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Sometimes we recognise one moment that shifted our whole being into what we never knew could exist, like something was waiting in that very second to serve us with one of the biggest awakenings in our life. How does that shape us?  Sunni Karll presented one of The post E41-Elder Wisdom – Sunni Karll – Important Conversation on Birth Consciousness – Sacred Birthing appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  Doula's, they are becoming more and more well known in the realm of maternity care. I had no idea what a Doula was until I was pregnant with my first child in 2010, and I thought I was rather aware! So now that I am one, The post E40 – Womb Warrior Angela Gallo – Diving Deep into Lessons from Birth and Doula Life appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

The body moves when we birth inside and out we are dancing to the beat of the earth the woman roars and we become mother. After this interview with the amazing Talulah from Making Sacred, I felt all my senses heightened, I felt in awe of this The post E39 – Making Sacred-Transversing Through the Dance of Birth-4 Birth Stories-Hospital Home & NICU appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Ever wondered what happens in the mind of a psychologist while giving birth? I do! You gotta love the mind in birth. This show delves into an induction process with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes with a real positive outlook on this birth. How would you feel when The post E38 – A Psychologist's Birth Story – Induction Gestational Diabetes Positive Hypnobirth Story appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Midwife Jo Hunter shares her amazing birth journeys, this episode is inspiring for those wondering about private practicing midwifes and their role in the community.

Hospital and Home Birth Stories

PART 2

Part 1 – Yes this recording was that good that it went over 2 hours..  Over and over again I am in awe of my guests and in awe of their unique journeys into birth in what ever way that may be. This recording has been absolute flow The post E31-Part 1-Heart to Heart Parenting Author Robin Grille – Home Birth Story & Anthropology Chat appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  Birth stories shared from a midwife is one of my favourite kind and this podcast is definitely right up there as it shares a deep rich tale of how passionate midwives can be in serving women. Hannah Dahlen probably knew from the first moment she witnessed a birth as a The post E30 – Mother & Midwife Professor Hannah Dahlen Shares Stories of Midwifery, Birth & Loss appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

Before you listen… If feel at this time this is possibly one of the most important topics that need to be spoken about..death.. We take a little twist this interview and talk with an absolutely inspiring woman that has worked with birth and death for many years. So open The post E29 – Important Conversation on Birth and Death – With Denise Love – Death Doula appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

TO ALL THE DADS AND BIRTH PARTNERS WORLDWIDE

Imagine finding your life changing for the better through each of your pregnancy and births.  We are joined with Gwenn and she talks about her first birth experience. From the moment finding out she was pregnant things become difficult, headaches began and Gwenn talks about trying to seek help The post E27 – Fast Food to Clean Living Better Birth Outcomes – Hospital and Home Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

“I've had this inkling,” I said to my doula, rather sheepishly at 37.5 weeks pregnant, “that I'd like to home birth.” “Yeah?” she replied, totally unsurprised. This was the words from Joelle describing her empowering and supported home birth. This episode looks deep into the decision making processes The post E26 – Planned Birth Centre Then Decision to Homebirth at 37 Weeks – Inspiring Birth Story appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  This episode is not to be missed! Elena would have to be one of my most inspiring people that have come into my life path and I feel so honoured deep in my heart to spend this hour listening to her incredible journey of birth, life, The post E25 – Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova from Birth into Being – Shares Her Personal Journey appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  Birth Stories from a Midwife, Mother and Birth Alchemist! We are joined in this podcast with Registered Nurse and Midwife Faye Read from SoulBirth. This episode really drills into the deep connection and soulful nature of what birth is with four beautiful hospital, birth centre and home birth stories. This The post E24 – Midwife Birth Stories – Four Births Hospital & Home – Conscious Conception & SoulBirth appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

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ROCKCAST! The new podcast!… Welcome to another empowering birth journey. We are joined in this podcast with fellow podcaster Shalome from Rockstar Birth Mag, podcasts and TV. I found the magazines just before I was about to birth my daughter and loved the collaboration, beautiful imagery informaiton and stories The post E22 – How the Rockstar Birth Magazine Mamma Rocked Her Journey – Hospital and Home Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  In this episode I feel very connected to the story from Maha Al Musa. This episode brings cultural elements with a journey of finding feminine and connecting in full potential to the birth… Maha beings the story with her background where she talks about her grandmother and birth The post E21- Maha Al Musa EmbodyBirth Premie Hospital to Home Lotus Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

BEFORE YOU LISTEN – POTENTIAL TRIGGER – MISCARRIAGE – If you are currently pregnancy or planning. This may not be the right episode to listen to right now please come back it at more approprite time – Any one facing miscarriage or been through, this is a story that The post E20 – More with Maryn from Indie Birth – Story of Miscarriage With a Natural Birth appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  Midwifes, Birth workers, Doulas, Childbirth Educators and the all important pregnant mothers this podcast is informative and full of life experience! Hospital to Home Birth, becoming a midwife, creating the Indie Birth community, a wonderful life is with a family of 7 children and I would The post E19 – 8 Birth Stories 1 Podcast – Maryn from Indie Birth Midwifery School – Hospital and Home appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  Curious about home birth, lotus and en caul stories? In this podcast you will find your self oozing the lusciousness of birth, richness of community and the strength of an empowered, nurtured & conscious mama! Tune into a beautiful 50 minutes with Nicole Moore from Birth into Being. The post E18 – Home Birth Stories en caul lotus & Birth into Being appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  I love transformation and this interview I was honoured to have Shamanic Craftswoman and former home birth midwife – Jane Hardwicke Collings. Transformative, empowering and inspiring. Jane values her truth and the truth in her story reflects on her teachings. Surrender and the red thread.. Personally, the word surrender is The post E17 – Shamanic Craftswoman Jane Hardwicke Collings Shares Her Transformative Births appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  If you find you're wanting to fuel yourself with some birth empowerment in your pregnancy, well this episode is for you! Avalon, Birth Keeper and Soul Guide creator of Blossoming Woman shares her three birth journeys. What I enjoyed here listening to Avalon was her absoluteness. Nothing was going to The post E16 – Birth Keeper Shares Her Empowerment Hospital Home / Free Births appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  This project has grown into more than birth stories and I am so honoured to just sit in space with the wonderful calming voice of Angela Fitzgerald – Birth Healing. The work she is currently doing is completely fitting to the journey and the growth of the The post E15- Home Birth and Birth Your Truth – Heal and Empower appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  This show is really coming together with some super self aware conscious people and this episode is just that! We have the inspiring mamma Zoe Naylor on to talk about her birth experiences and her journey into motherhood. You may know Zoe from the fun loving series The post E14- Zoe Naylor Talks Home Birth, Self Awareness & #BIRTHTIME appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

    So excited to publish this story! Here is one of the many reasons that this podcast started! My midwife! Yvonne come into our lives half way though our pregnancy as our backup midwife, we were a bit apprehensive at first as we already formed such a The post E13- Midwifes Story Of Finding Her Empowerment Hospital and Birth Centre appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  BEFORE YOU LISTEN – Check out Catherine's first two episodes E3 Part 1 – Episode 5 Part 2.   This time I got to hear the last two birth stories from Catherine. We see here why informed birth preparation puts you in a great position to have a The post E12 – Part 3 with a Birth Cartographer – Two Fast and Relaxed Births at Home appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

::::TRIGGER WARNING READ BELOW::::: BEFORE YOU LISTEN: You will hear of a heightened hospital experience and also a honourable journey of birth and a death. If you are not in a position to hear this now especially if you are about to birth, please leave this episode and make sure The post E11- Hospital to Home Births – Honouring Life and Death with Love appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

BEFORE YOU LISTEN: LISTEN TO PART 1 – EPISODE 7 …..For those first time mammas and partners out there this podcast is a great listen to remind you about solidifying your support networks and informing your selves (and birth team) leading up to the birth, so you can have The post E10 – Part 2 – Debbie and Melissa on How to Heal a Bad Birth appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  What is a Doula? This would have been my exact reply 6 years ago when I was first pregnant. Now look at me I have become one! What a insight I have gained over the years into my feminie self backed up with some super personal The post E9 – What is a Doula? – The Wisdom of the Canberra Doula Group appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  BEFORE YOU LISTEN: With this birth there was some healing and lots of awesome personal development that I had to overcome, when you listen you will hear on why its so important to take a big note of your support networks and the information that you receive The post E8 – The Birth That I Had to Heal – Single Parents First Birth in a Hospital appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  BEFORE YOU LISTEN: For those first time mammas and partners out there this podcast is a great listen to remind you about solidifying your support networks and informing your selves (and birth team) leading up to the birth, so you can have an empowering first birth and be The post E7- Part 1 – A Book on Birth Healing and Their Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  This podcast with Tanya Strusberg, Lamaze childbirth educator was uplifting, it felt great to know that there is light in the birth tunnel! These birth journeys show the importance of support and definitely childbirth education such as Lamaze.  Tanya tells of her two births that take place while The post E6 – Lamaze Childbirth Educator Talks Birth in Israel appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  BEFORE YOU LISTEN – Check out Catherine's first birth story Episode 3….  So secretly I really want to spend more time with Catherine and her fruit buns! I have just enjoyed being a part of the family and then listening to the birth stories, I am The post E5 – Part 2 with a Birth Cartographer – A Baby Come out My Bum! appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

  This week we are joined with Sarah Purvey who is a Clinical Psychologist, Hypnobirthing Practitioner and now, mother of two! These stories encompass the rich work of Hypnobirthing it is especially great to hear from a practitioner!  Sarah talks about her first birth that was planned to be at home with The post E4 – A Hypnobirthing Practitioners Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

This week we have Catherine Bell on the show. I had the absolute pleasure of driving out to her bush property and hanging out with her amazing, full of life family while she took a moment to walk around in the scrub re-telling her story of her daughter The post E3 – Part 1 – Birth Cartographer Shares Her 1st Birth – Hospital to NICU appeared first on The Circle of Birth.