Podcasts about birth story medicine

Birth is the transition into parenthood, and your birth story affects your early parenting experience. In this episode, I'm joined by Jaely Turner, a Perinatal Educator, Birth Story Listener, and doula, to talk about the power in our birth stories. We discuss why birth stories matter, the importance of integrating our birth story, and how carrying that story forward without holding space for it can have a negative impact. We also expand this idea to cover the whole journey from fertility stories to postpartum and lactation stories. Jaely also shares how birth story medicine is different from processing with a therapist, and how both can be valuable.About JaelyJaely Turner (she/her) is a Mom of 2 based in Northern Virginia.  She is a Perinatal Educator, Birth Story Listener, Full Spectrum Doula, & owner of Our Village Circle Birth Services, whose mission is to create a space of authenticity & elevate the voices of parents and professionals alike, to demystify the realities of new parenthood.  Jaely understands, on a visceral level, that with the joy of your new human also comes every other emotion under the sun, and aims to help her clients feel seen, heard, known, and held in this life-altering stage.  She wholeheartedly believes that everyone's story has something powerful to offer others as they navigate their own journey.Connect with JaelySchedule a Birth Story Medicine session with Jaely: www.ourvillagecircle.com/birthstory Signature Online Course: Preparing for a Smooth Postpartum:www.ourvillagecircle.com/webinarWebsite: www.ourvillagecircle.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ourvillagecircle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourvillagecircleConnect with KimGrab a free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook:  facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc

~Birth Story Medicine & Healing the Postpartum Pelvic Floor w/ Dr. Rebecca Cohen~ Hi friends! Today I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Cohen, @fullcircleholistic, as she shares her 5 birth stories, her journey supporting women as an OB to a more aligned independent home birth approach, and healing her postpartum pelvic floor. I first began following Rebecca after hearing her full story on the Free Birth Society Podcast and my mind was kinda blown. Then, I recently stumbled upon a beautiful, undisturbed birth (@humblymarij -episode 10 if you'd like to listen to the birth story) to which Rebecca was her birth attendant! I knew I had to invite her on! I'm so impressed by Rebecca's journey because she's a real testament to what it can look like leaving the medical system and trusting your body, while living in your authority and authenticity. She shares about her journey healing multiple prolapses postpartum and even made an incredible course to help you take your postpartum pelvic floor healing into your hands. Enjoy! Here is Rebecca's course, "Your Postpartum Pelvis": https://www.freebirthsociety.com/yourpostpartumpelvis Work with Rebecca here: https://www.fullcirclelouisville.com/ Tiffany's website: https://sacred-womb-doula.com/ Healing Birth Wounds: Guided Journal for Birth Trauma and Postpartum Integration - https://a.co/d/fxJXqZN

In this episode, I interview an old classmate from the Midwives College of Utah named Rebecca! She is a full-blown midwife now and it's amazing! She speaks about how her labor process was not as expected since it was the same day she was taking the NARM. She also talks about her massive postpartum hemorrhage and how that impacted her ability to connect with her son immediately postpartum. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider. Resources:Rebecca Greene, CPM-www.greenemidwifery.com Birth Story Medicine- https://birthstorymedicine.com/ Monica White-Pelvic Floor Specialist (Iowa)-https://www.pelvic.rehab/physicians/dr-monica-white/ Definitions:North America Registry of Midwives (NARM)  Postpartum HemorrhageProlapsePelvic Floor Therapy IntroitusCatheter Support the showThank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you liked this podcast episode, don't hesitate to share it and leave a review. It really helps bring the podcast up for others to find and listen to as well. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It Podcast, head over to https://kionanessenbaum.com or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page!

When we enter motherhood, there is an expectation that, “this is just how it is.” You're never going to get sleep, you're not going to be able to focus on yourself, good luck, “welcome to motherhood.” But what if we want something different for ourselves? Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy. Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work--helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. She believes that supporting parents through birthing as a rite of passage is an important (and too often missing) piece of creating healthier & happier families.   Links: Website: amelia kriss collaborativeInstagram: @akcollaborative Book a Birth Story Medicine session with Amelia: Birth Story Medicine — amelia kriss collaborative Get her Newsletter for Pregnant People here:  Soft Cheese Newsletter — amelia kriss collaborative   ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod

Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy. Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work; helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. She believes that supporting parents through birthing as a rite of passage is an important (and too often missing) piece of creating healthier & happier families. Amelia is also a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator and a director for therapeutic theatre. She is deeply interested in the connection between our personal healing journeys and our collective liberation. What we discuss in this episode:Amelia shares her own postpartum journey and the moment her husband asked her how she was. Her answer surprised her and helps to frame her transition into motherhood.What it really means when we get the message after a birth that says "Mom and Baby are healthy and happy."Why it is so important to prepare birthing people for the psychological and spiritual identity changes that come with the physical experience of birth. Why the information preparing families have access to leans towards one of two extremes and why both sides are just not complete. "Most of us hold both sides; fear AND trust."Growing humans is a bad-ass thing and we are strong enough to think about, and prepare for, all potential outcomes.What it means to be "empowered" as a parent. You have life experiences you can draw on as you prepare for birth. And how birth is like going on a hike.Amelia shares about her Group Coaching program - how she designed and it and how it will help expectant parents.How society steers us wrong in birth and motherhood and why Redefining Motherhood exists. How motherhood is not a role or an archetype but an experience.Lynn shares the experience that jolted her out of "survival mode" in motherhood.Amelia connects for us that there is a level of death/change/rebirth that takes place in the transition into motherhood. How it is mixed and messy and dynamic. How there is a ying and yang. Resources and Links:Website: https://ameliakriss.com/Instagram: @akcollaborativeUncharted: Anchoring Yourself in the Wild Terrain of Giving Birth Group Program: www.birthingforreal.com To book a Birth Story Medicine session with Amelia: https://ameliakriss.com/birth-story-medicineNewsletter for Pregnant People called Soft Cheese: https://ameliakriss.com/soft-cheeseConnect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Get your first month in the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

 Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy. Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work--helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. She believes that supporting parents through birthing as a rite of passage is an important (and too often missing) piece of creating healthier & happier families. https://ameliakriss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/akcollaborative/ Book a Birth Story Medicine session with Amelia at this link: https://ameliakriss.com/birth-story-medicine Newsletter for Pregnant People called Soft Cheese: https://ameliakriss.com/soft-cheese Connect with Liz: https://www.instagram.com/miraculousmamas/ https://miraculousmamas.com/ This episode is sponsored by Dockatot. Get 15% OFF with code MAMAS at Dockatot.com  

In this episode, Kristen Maresca interviews Holly about her birth. This is birth story listening and is a powerful way to release any unresolved trauma associated with labor and birth. Find Holly: Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799 Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/ Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wombwisdom/message

Dr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, host of the podcast Transformed, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. What you'll hear in this episode: Britta's yoga career Episode 97: Birth Story Medicine with Pam England Transformed by Birth book by Dr. Britta Bushnell E X P A N D  your birth expectations Global postpartum period The transformation brought on by birth and becoming a parent Dealing with isolation in 2020 The highs and lows of parenting The illusion of perfectionism Rites of passage and what they have to do with this moment in time Connect with Britta: Website: BrittaBushnell.com Instagram: @brittabushnellphd Facebook: @brittabushnellphd Book: Transformed by Birth Podcast: Transformed

Wannessa believes in the power of knowledge, community, connection, and healing.  She knows that each of us has the ability to heal, to grow, and to shine within ourselves, as well as the ability to create the relationships and lifestyle of our dreams. It requires connecting with ourselves to access the keys to unlocking our inner knowing and to activating a new height of transparency and authenticity. She brings her own embodiment of healing & sage wisdom that  comes from her heart, her personal experience, and twenty years supporting children and families in the realms of public, private, and non-profit education. Birth Story Medicine is a reflective modality dear to her heart. She truly believes in the sacred space needed to process childbirth. Through a birth story listening session, it is always her intention to guide and support the story teller towards a deeper understanding of themselves & a greater sense of peace. She welcomes you to visit www.birthstorylistening.comHighlights from the episode include:Preparing for birth, the unexpected and uncontrollableBirth story listening explained and who it can be helpful forHow Wannessa found her calling as a Birth story listenerThe importance of taking care of our own mental health so we can show up for our childrenConnect with Wannessa:Wannessa BadgerBirth Story ListeningIG: @wannessabadgerAs always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest JobVisit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Julia Nichol from Intuition Parenting Support Services takes me through a Birth Story Medicine or Listening Session. We then chat about what Birth Story Medicine is and how it can impact a mother's healing from birth trauma. Julia Nichol is the founder and owner of Intuition Parenting Support Services. She supports families in so many ways: as a Gentle Sleep Consultant, a Birth, Postpartum & Sibling Doula, a Birth Story Listener, and a Reiki Practitioner. Can you envision life with some or all these offerings? Julia daydreams of a norm where new families are not only celebrated with gifts, but also with much-needed services that nurture the body, mind, and soul. Julia lives in Russell, Ontario with her husband and two children aged 4 and 7 who are her constant inspiration for her work. She loves to be outdoors as much as she can, forest bathe, dive into a book, and get creative cooking up delicious and nourishing meals. Julia supports families in Ottawa and surrounding areas as well as virtually.

Dr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, host of the podcast Transformed, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. What you’ll hear in this episode: Britta’s yoga career Episode 97: Birth Story Medicine with Pam England Transformed by Birth book by Dr. Britta Bushnell E X P A N D  your birth expectations Global postpartum period The transformation brought on by birth and becoming a parent Dealing with isolation in 2020 The highs and lows of parenting The illusion of perfectionism Rites of passage and what they have to do with this moment in time Connect with Britta: Website: BrittaBushnell.com Instagram: @brittabushnellphd Facebook: @brittabushnellphd Book: Transformed by Birth Podcast: Transformed  

Pam England is the Founder and Director of Birth Story Medicine. When I was a young nurse-midwife, certified but not yet initiated by the power of birth itself, I used to teach 'fantasy birth' classes.  In labor, I had a profound awakening and vowed to tell the truth and to bring change to how women are prepared for birth. While on the cesarean operating table, I realized that the naive positivity and promises I believed (and taught) were the seed for my own rapidly manifesting emotional birth shock, trauma, and postpartum depression. I sought counseling from a midwife, cesarean support group, and therapist, but found only superficial listening. This prompted me to earn a Masters in Psychology /Counseling from Antioch University, with an emphasis on perinatal issues and group dynamics. Eight years of searching for answers and self-acceptance had passed since my initiation through birth; after meeting many teachers and authors and participating in conferences and ceremonies, I had a second epiphany which made me laugh out loud:   'All this time I thought I had to heal my birth, but now I see my birth healed me.'  Perhaps this was the pivotal moment I morphed from the seek to a wounded healer. Thus began Pam's now three-decade-long devotion to the study of emotional birth trauma and the development of the Birth Story Medicine philosophy and process that has helped many find their way "home" to self-acceptance and self-compassion following their initiation through childbirth or birth work. Following the publication of her best-selling book, Birthing From Within, Pam created a profound movement in multi-sensory, holistic, and mindful childbirth preparation and developed the concept of childbirth mentoring (versus teaching). What you'll hear in this episode: The message "I'll never lie to another pregnant woman again." Stories we believe before birth Children recalling their birth Hypnobirthing The judgment of your birth story The surprise The seven gates Trauma comes from self-judgment Free birth story sessions available through Oct. 31, 2020 Connect with Pam: birthstorymedicine.com pam@birthstorymedicine.com YouTube Facebook Instagram

In this honest conversation, Jessika Marie unravels the notion that our identities must remain the same as we journey through life. In reconnecting with motherhood as a series of rites of passage, she noticed a new way of being start to emerge. Beyond both maidenhood and motherhood, Jessika created a community she calls the Mavenhood. Listen in on Ep. 034 as she reveals the inspiration behind this new archetypal stage. Within this container of solidarity, she also began to explore shadow work to better understand the unconscious parts of her personality. Jessika then created a movement-turned-online course called UnShame My Story to help others sift through the narratives that are holding them back. Press play to hear how offering ceremonies like Mother Blessings and Birth Story Medicine have helped transform the way that mothers carry their stories. And tune in for a sneak peek into the memoir she’s writing.   YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/   YOUNG HONEST MOTHER SHOW NOTES: https://younghonestmother.com/ep-034-honoring-rites-of-passage-exploring-the-shadows-unshaming-your-story/

This podcast is brought to you by Nourished Life - Australia's home of clean beauty and living. To get 15% off full-priced items, head to nourishedlife.com.au and enter the code MATRIBE at the checkout.When a woman gives birth, it’s not just a baby that’s born… a mother is born too. For some women, this transition can be challenging, confusing, and even traumatic. But today’s podcast guest, Pam England, has a message of hope. She says birth can also be an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing — even if it wasn’t the birth you dreamed of. And in this powerful conversation, she’s sharing the tools, techniques and stories that can transform your experience of birth and trigger profound healing...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/277 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Pam England is a former nurse-midwife who practiced in hospital, birth center, and home birth settings. After giving birth to her first baby, she experienced emotional birth trauma but could not find a counselor or support group that could listen to her birth story and guide her through the pain and confusion. This was the catalyst that led her to create the Birthing From Within approach, followed by the Birth Story Medicine method in 2006. Since then, Pam has also completed a Masters in Psych Counseling, written a number of books (including Birthing From Within and Ancient Map for Modern Birth) and now teaches others how to become birth story mentors to empower mothers from all walks of life.There are epic and surprising takeaways for EVERYONE in this episode — whether you’ve already given birth (even if it was decades ago), you want to have children in the future, or even if you simply want to learn how to better support and understand the women in your life. So if you want to deepen your understanding of the inner terrain of childbearing, prioritize the emotional and physical health of both mother and baby, and reframe your entire perception of this powerful rite of passage, then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: Pam’s story and the life-altering question that changed everything (06:41)The importance of having a birthing mentor (and how to find the right one for you) (08:05)How to release fear before birth (11:30)How to overcome birth fear without a mentor (16:14)Pam’s step-by-step method to mentor women through their fears (17:32)Tracing back the seeds of birth trauma — where does it come from? (21:08)Her unique process to stimulate healing and recovery (25:01)Why talking about your birth experience with the right people matters (29:24)How art leads to self-discovery and self-awareness (33:22)Why a holistic approach to childbirth is so important (35:32)Why cesarean deliveries shouldn’t be judged or feared (38:18)The First Birth Story Process and how it works (40:59)How to look at birth as a heroic journey (45:11)The labyrinth analogy (and how this can transform your personal experience) (46:52) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does sharing birth stories actually benefit those preparing for their birthing time? I ask Pam England, "isn't it a good thing to share positive birth stories?" You maybe surprised to hear what Pam says. This episode features sharing our birth stories, and in-particular listening to positive birth stories as a form of birth preparation. My guest for this episode is Pam England, Pam lives in Albuquerque New Mexico USA, author of Birthing From Within, Labyrinth of Birth and her latest released book Ancient Maps for Modern Birth. Pam also is the founder of Birth Story Medicine a unique approach to emotional healing after or witnessing a difficult child birth experience. Pam was a certified nurse midwife for 18 years, practicing both within hospital and home settings, she also has a masters in counselling. Pam England - www.sevengatesmedia.com & www.birthingfromwithin.comProduced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Does sharing birth stories actually benefit those preparing for their birthing time? I ask Pam England, "isn't it a good thing to share positive birth stories?" You maybe surprised to hear what Pam says. This episode features sharing our birth stories, and in-particular listening to positive birth stories as a form of birth preparation. My guest for this episode is Pam England, Pam lives in Albuquerque New Mexico USA, author of Birthing From Within, Labyrinth of Birth and her latest released book Ancient Maps for Modern Birth. Pam also is the founder of Birth Story Medicine a unique approach to emotional healing after or witnessing a difficult child birth experience. Pam was a certified nurse midwife for 18 years, practicing both within hospital and home settings, she also has a masters in counselling. Pam England - www.sevengatesmedia.com & www.birthingfromwithin.comProduced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Pam England, author of Birthing From Within and Ancient Map for Modern Birth. This lively conversation covers quite a bit of ground- Pam and I discuss how Birthing From Within was born, how the philosophy and approach differs from more traditional methods and her work with Birth Story Medicine and her latest book, Ancient Map for Modern Birth. Topics covered: How the Birthing From Within approach differs from other traditions of childbirth education, methods – specifically when it comes to the idea of self awareness and personal growth as a means to diminish or prevent “stalled labor” or any other complication Incorporate multi-sensory and holistic philosophy into Birthing From Within approach The impact of worry, fear and belief systems around fear, and denial or avoidance of it and it’s impact on birth The new model and belief system behind Ancient Map for Modern Birth. How stories and media, both positive and negative impact one’s personal perception of birth and what that will mean for the birthing woman. Birth Story Medicine workshops People can find out more about Pam England at http://www.bfwnewmexico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of birth story medicine? Today's guest, Amelia Kriss, is a therapist who helps parents work through unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. Not everyone will necessarily need to work through their delivery narrative with someone else. But for those who experience trauma it can be a helpful tool.When people are unhappy with their birth it's generally not because of the specific course it took but rather because they hadn't anticipated the possibility of it deviating from what they envisioned. Even if you're sure of the birth you want, it's important to explore all possibilities. You can't control birth so the best thing you can do is educate yourself so you can be prepared.In this Episode, You'll Learn About:Why it's important to process your birth storyWhat a drama therapist doesHow to balance processing your birth story while staying in the present momentWhat you can do during your pregnancy to help shape your birth story to be more positiveHow our narratives about our birth stories affects us in the long termHow your opinion of your birth story can affect your opinion of yourselfWhat the most common reasons are that people seek counseling for their birthWhy it's important to acknowledge that not everything about parenting is great--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode221Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for 10% off your first order! - https://byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mabbly : https://lactationnetwork.com/* Check out Warner Bros: https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/the-color-purpleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy