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— We are not here on Earth to be alone, but to be part of a living community, a web of life in which all is sacred. Ceremonies and rituals are powerful tools that promote and sustain healthy changes as we move though life's passages. They help you release old patterns, call in healing energies, bring empowerment to new intentions, honor rites of passage, and connect you with a deeper sense of support and guidance from Spirit in your life. Sandra work with you to create ceremonies that best support your intentions, and to honor your life transitions in a meaningful and sacred way. As a non-denominational ordained Minister of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream and Shamanic Practitioner, Sandra works with clients from diverse cultural traditions, spiritual beliefs and practices. Valeria interviews Sandra Lloyd — She is Urban Shaman, Shamanic Hypnotherapist, Spiritual Midwife, Modern Alchemist, Ceremonialist, Badass Cosmic Mother, Shamanic Healer and Speaker. As a Certified Hypnotherapist through the Foundation of the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, CA, Sandra has received expert training in Depth Hypnosis, Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology, Energy Medicine and Hypnotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology. Sandra's path of healing service has been informed by two separate diagnoses and recoveries from cancer, as well her work since 2004 providing hands-on, unconditional support and advocacy for pregnant and birthing women navigating the complexities of the initiation of birth and passage into motherhood. Energetically "holding space" in the birth environment, and grounded in her connection with spiritual allies, she has been privileged to assist the safe and empowering passages of hundreds of new lives into this world.  In the summer of 2014, Sandra journeyed to Peru to join an expedition with Alberto Villoldo and Marcela Lobos of the Four Winds Society. Taking part in daily teachings and ceremonies, led by renowned medicine men and women, deepened her understanding of the ancient teachings of shamanism and of the Q'ero. She received the Munay-Ki rites of initiation directly from these master shamans and lineage keepers in ancient places of power in Peru's Sacred Valley. Since 2016, Sandra has continued her training in shamanic practices designed for spiritual evolution and healing with don Oscar Miro-Quesada, respected kamasqa curandero and altomisayoq adept from Peru, founder of the Heart of the Healer Mystery School and originator of the Pachekuti Mesa Tradition of cross-cultural shamanism. As a Shamanic Practitioner, Depth Hypnosis therapist, Ceremonialist and Birthkeeper, Sandra Lloyd/Urban Shaman brings ancient healing practices to guide her clients in addressing challenges that arise in relation to fertility, reproductive choice, pregnancy, miscarriage, labor, birth and the powerful initiation of Motherhood. She offers contemporary applications of shamanic practices (altered states/shamanic journey, regression, soul retrieval, power retrieval, removal of energetic interference) for releasing old patterns, uncovering and healing core woundings/trauma, and (re)connecting to one's authentic self. To learn more about Sandra Lloyd and her work, please visit: https://www.sandralloyd.net/

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, we dive into a topic that may challenge how you think about birth support: the role of a doula or birthkeeper. While many believe our job is to shield you from the medical system, the truth is more complex.My role isn't to control external factors or guarantee a specific birth outcome. Instead, it's to help you overcome self-doubt, navigate fears, and trust your body. Together, we'll work to build the resilience, mindset, and advocacy skills you need to stay grounded in your values - no matter what comes your way.Listen in as I share real-life insights, why birth preparation requires more than a plan, and how your inner work can be the foundation for a truly empowered birth experience.In this episode, we'll cover:The true role of a birthkeeper or doulaWhy self-trust is the ultimate protectionNavigating the system vs. navigating yourselfHow to stay aligned with your birth values

I'm so delighted to welcome on to the podcast Daniela Ekman, who is an Aware Parenting instructor and birthkeeper. Daniela shares about how she uses a lot of ancestral traditions and wisdom from South America in her work as a birthkeeper. She is from Venezuela. Daniela shares about her calling to become a birthkeeper, and the deep connection that she has with babies. This deep connection with babies is also what called her to become an Aware Parenting instructor. She shares about how much babies are affected by their experiences. We talk about how Aware Parenting helps babies stay connected with their innate presence. Daniela shares about experiences of reading my Inner Loving Presence cards, and how she feels when she does. She also talks about how she came across Aware Parenting when her first daughter was eight months old, when she was waking up many times at night. She shares about all the painful feelings and thoughts that she had when her daughter started to cry, before she found Aware Parenting. Daniela shares about how she could see the changes in her daughter almost immediately after starting to practice Aware Parenting. She was more relaxed and slept for longer periods. Daniela also shares how transformative Aware Parenting has been for her, such as in how she relates to crying and all feelings. She also explains the differences she experienced in practicing Aware Parenting from when her first daughter was 8 months old, and with her second daughter from birth. This includes how healing it has been for her first daughter, seeing Daniela listening to her sister's feelings as a baby. Daniela talks about how she first decided that she wanted to become an Aware Parenting instructor. We talk about how palpable the difference is when a baby or toddler has been brought up with Aware Parenting (whilst also reminding listeners that it's never too late to start!) She shares about what she observes in the families she works with, and in the Aware Parenting playgroup that she facilitates. We also share together about the effects of community support such as mother and baby groups and playgroups, and what a difference it makes when practicing Aware Parenting. We also talk about how being an Aware Parenting instructor is a continual learning journey. You can find Daniela at: https://www.instagram.com/prema.birthkeeper/ https://www.instagram.com/soma.shakti/ https://premabirthkeeper.com.au/ You can find out more about my work at www.marionrose.net and my books at: https://marionrose.net/books/ You can also find me here: https://www.instagram.com/theawareparentingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/_marion_rose_/ https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/ www.facebook.com/MarionRosePhD If you want to find out more about becoming an Aware Parenting instructor in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, or about my 1:1 Aware Parenting Instructor Mentoring, send me a message on my socials, or email me at marion@marionrose.net

Chandani was a doula working within the system when she became pregnant with her first baby. Witnessing the trauma and high cesarean rate in the hospital, she knew she didn't want to give birth there and decided on a home birth. Although she entered the pregnancy with extensive knowledge about birth and hired a midwife, her birth ultimately ended in a cesarean after her midwife transferred her during labor. In the immediate aftermath, Chandani struggled to accept that this was her birth experience. However, as time passed, she began to reflect and realized that there had been red flags in her care, and her intuition had indeed been speaking to her. She also started examining other areas of her life where she wasn't being true to herself. By the time she was pregnant with her second baby, she was fully ready to step into her power and birth in a new way. Rather than hiring another medical midwife, Chandani chose a non-medical birth keeper who also became a friend. She emerged triumphant from that birth experience, feeling as though she could do anything. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

SPEZIALFOLGE. Sie bezeichnet Alleingeburten als «Akt des zivilen Ungehorsams» und bildet Birthkeeperinnen aus. Antonia Unger polarisiert. Manche Frauen legen für sie die Hand ins Feuer, andere bezeichnen sie als Sektenguru. Wer ist die Frau, die mit Freigeburten Geld verdient? In der letzten Folge geht es um Verantwortung und die Frage: Wie sehr werden Frauen und deren Entscheidungen von der Freebirth-Bewegung beeinflusst? Diese Serie wurde im Juni 2024 bei «News Plus Hintergründe» erstveröffentlicht, dem SRF-Podcast für Geschichten und aufwändige Recherchen, die in der Schweiz zu reden geben. ____________________ Feedback oder Fragen? Ihr erreicht uns via newsplus@srf.ch. Für mehr packende Serien, abonniert den Podcast «News Plus Hintergründe». ____________________ In der Folge zu hören: - Antonia Unger - Charlotte King, Journalistin ABC - Sue Strack ____________________ Team: - Vanessa Ledergerber (Host, Recherche) - Céline Raval (Recherche, Produktion) - Lea Saager (Recherche, Produktion) - Thomas Baumgartner (Titelmusik und Sounddesign)

SPEZIALFOLGE. In der Schweizer Freebirth-Community ist sie bekannt: Regula Junker-Meyer. Erstmals erzählt die langjährige Hebamme, wie sie jahrelang Alleingeburten am System vorbeigeschleust hat, von dem sie selbst Teil war. Was trägt das System dazu bei, dass Frauen Alleingeburten wollen? Auch Gynäkologe Werner Stadlmayr ist seit über dreissig Jahren in der Geburtshilfe tätig. Er setzt sich für selbstbestimmte Geburten ein und spricht über mangelnde Kommunikation in den Schweizer Kreisssäälen. Diese Serie wurde im Juni 2024 bei «News Plus Hintergründe» erstveröffentlicht, dem SRF-Podcast für Geschichten und aufwändige Recherchen, die in der Schweiz zu reden geben. ____________________ Feedback oder Fragen? Ihr erreicht uns via newsplus@srf.ch. Für mehr packende Serien, abonniert den Podcast «News Plus Hintergründe». ____________________ In der Folge zu hören: - Regula Junker-Meyer - Werner Stadlmayr, Gynäkologe ____________________ Team: - Vanessa Ledergerber (Host, Recherche) - Céline Raval (Recherche, Produktion) - Lea Saager (Recherche, Produktion) - Thomas Baumgartner (Titelmusik und Sounddesign)

SPEZIALFOLGE. Rahel Betschart rechnet nicht damit, ihr Kind im Auto zu gebären. Die ungeplante Alleingeburt bestärkt sie darin, ein weiteres Kind in Eigenregie zur Welt zu bringen. Ihr Ziel: Als Birthkeeperin will sie Frauen bei ihrer Alleingeburt unterstützen - eine rechtliche Grauzone. Birthkeeperinnen würden sich in einem rechtlichen Graubereich bewegen, sagt Gesundheitsrechtsexpertin Mélanie Levy. Grundsätzlich dürfe aber jede Frau in der Schweiz selbstbestimmt über ihre Geburt und deren Verlauf entscheiden. Diese Serie wurde im Juni 2024 bei «News Plus Hintergründe» erstveröffentlicht, dem SRF-Podcast für Geschichten und aufwändige Recherchen, die in der Schweiz zu reden geben. ____________________ Feedback oder Fragen? Ihr erreicht uns via newsplus@srf.ch. Für mehr packende Serien, abonniert den Podcast «News Plus Hintergründe». ____________________ In der Folge zu hören: - Rahel Betschart - Mélanie Levy, Co-Direktorin am Institut für Gesundheitsrecht in Neuenburg ____________________ Team: - Vanessa Ledergerber (Host und Recherche) - Céline Raval (Recherche und Produktion) - Lea Saager (Recherche und Produktion) - Thomas Baumgartner (Titelmusik und Sounddesign)

SPEZIALFOLGE. Das Video einer Alleingeburt im Meer erscheint im Netz und geht um die Welt: Die Frau, die ihr Kind ohne Hebamme oder ärztliche Begleitung zur Welt bringt, ist Teil der Freebirth-Community. Was und wer steckt hinter der Bewegung, die gegen das staatliche Gesundheitssystem rebelliert? Auch die hochschwangere Sue Strack aus der Schweiz entscheidet sich für eine Alleingeburt. Eine Geburt im Spital mit Ärztinnen, Ärzten oder Hebammen möchte sie nicht. Sie erzählt von ihren Beweggründen und der Freebirth Community, mit der sie im Austausch ist. Diese Serie wurde im Juni 2024 bei «News Plus Hintergründe» erstveröffentlicht, dem SRF-Podcast für Geschichten und aufwändige Recherchen, die in der Schweiz zu reden geben. ____________________ Feedback oder Fragen? Ihr erreicht uns via newsplus@srf.ch. Für mehr packende Serien, abonniert den Podcast «News Plus Hintergründe». ____________________ In der Folge zu hören: - Sue Strack - Barbara Stocker, Präsidentin Schweizerischer Hebammenverband ____________________ Team: - Vanessa Ledergerber (Host und Recherche) - Céline Raval (Recherche und Produktion) - Lea Saager (Recherche und Produktion) - Thomas Baumgartner (Titelmusik und Sounddesign)

Send us a textReproductive Justice: Birthing The Next 7 GenerationsIn this episode, we sit down with Camie Jae Goldhammer (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté), BirthKeeper, Reproductive Justice advocate, and founder of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services, to define, discuss, and explore how Indigenous birthing practices, breastfeeding, and community care intertwines to combat colonial and capitalist systems of oppression that disproportionately affect Indigenous, Black, and, Brown people. The maternal mortality rate of American Indian and Alaska Natives is 8 times higher than white Americans, with 80% of deaths being preventable. Before Hummingbird was founded, there were no resources in the Pacific Northwest specifically for Native parents and families. Camie shares her own birth journey and how it led to her career serving over 3,000 Native moms and parents.This conversation with Camie is a love letter to Native mommas, parents, and communities as she shares her wisdom as an Indigenous Lactation Consultant and Full Spectrum Doula, having co-created the first and only lactation counselor training created for Native people by Native people. Hummingbird's mission is to have healthy Indigenous babies being born into healthy Indigenous families being supported by healthy Indigenous communities. Our Indigenous reproductive justice is healing not only the future generations but also the ones that have come before us. This conversation is especially close to our hearts at All My Relations as Matika's baby #2 is on the way, and resources like Hummingbird Family Services are so crucial to the reclamation of our birthing stories and practices.Tune in for an unforgettable episode on reclaiming Indigenous birthing practices and reproductive justice . +Episode artwork by Ciara Sana & Matika WilburEditing by Teo Shantz Films by Francisco SánchezSupport the showFollow us on Instagam @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

Patience is a doula and birth keeper, and was quite familiar with birth when it was time to have her first baby. She chose to give birth in a midwife-run birth center, but her labor progressed so fast that they never made it inside, and the baby was born in the doorway! When she became pregnant with her second baby, she wanted a more autonomous experience, and chose to birth at home with just her husband and a non-medical birth keeper for support. Patience has an unshakable faith in the wisdom of the birth process which is inspiring and infectious. She attends home births and offers placenta encapsulation + art services in the Sonora, California area. Follow Patience on Instagram @atouchofpatience_birth Patience's website: www.atouchofpatiencebirth.com If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard

Robin Lim is the founder of Bumi Sehat, a groundbreaking healthcare community in Bali. In this episode,  she explores a transformative approach to women's healthcare, blending modern science, ancient wisdom, and community healing. This inspiring conversation highlights the "Give Like a Girl" campaign, celebrating nonprofits making a profound impact on women's lives. Discover how Bumi Sehat is revolutionizing care through prenatal and postpartum support, youth education, and disaster relief, and learn how this model can inspire change worldwide. Open your heart and be moved by this powerful vision for true women's healthcare. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep263 Robin Lim is a midwife (North American Registry of Midwives & Ikatan Bidan Indonesia). Her work with MothersBabies&Families globally earned her the CNN "Hero of the Year" award in 2011 and many other honors, including "BirthKeeper of the Year" by the Association for Pre-and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) in 2012 and the Alexander Langer Peace Award in 2006 for her humanitarian work in disaster zones. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

Kat's Birthkeeper Ali Coulas joins us today. We learn about her spiritual path to becoming a Labor & Delivery as well as what led her out of the system and into the sovereign birth world, where Kat was her first sovereign birth she attended. We venture to answer questions like: What does it actually mean to “hold space” for women? How can birthkeepers hold just enough space without encroaching to closely on a woman or just being a distant fly on the wall?How do yin (feminine) and yang (masculine) energies manifest themselves in labor and birth, and what does this mean for the type of birth we can expect to experience?We also delve into Kat's false pre-eclampsia diagnosis which Ali discovered after reviewing Kat's medical records from her first birth. You won't want to miss this! Unfortunately, birth sabotage happens all the time in the system, and you get to hear a few stories of this blatant practice in today's episode. Connect with Ali at @mindbodywomb on Instagram!Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio VersionEngage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scoutingJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

In this episode of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay shares a fantastic discussion with Audrey Ross of @ajoyfulbirth where Audrey discusses the differences in her three births: birth center, home with licensed midwives, and home unassisted/freebirth. Additionally, she has free birthed another baby at home since we recorded this episode last month.  Audrey truly understands what it means and feels like to give birth like a mammal.....and we get into it!Audrey has been dubbed "the meme queen" on Instagram for her clever and hilarious memes covering all things birth. She always hits the nail on the head while providing light-hearted comedy to us all! In her own words, Audrey's most important roles are wife and Mother of six children. She is a rebel at heart and an advocate for and educator on birth outside of the medical system. Audrey is a Birthkeeper (aka Authentic Midwife) and Birth Coach. She supports women in birth both virtually as well as in person. This episode is great for those of you wanting a home birth but feel like you need to hire a midwife to attend, or those of you with questions about home birth and how that differs from birth center or hospital birth. Lindsay and Audrey discuss the implications of where you choose to give birth on mammalian biology. Enjoy!Key Takeaways:Hiring "medical midwives" or licensed midwives typically does not lead to a mammalian/physiological birthing experience. Comparing a birth center birth to a home birth is not even comparable. The Mother-baby bond is severely impacted by the initial mammalian imprinting process in the immediate  moments after birth. How significant our own births are in informing us about our world as illustrated by Audrey's children who came to her from foster care. Quotes from Audrey:"So then I started asking, what exactly does it look like to give birth physiologically?""They are just trying to save women from birth, and I cannot get behind what they are doing.""I left the grounds, I walked outside, I did everything they didn't want me to do. I refused their IV, I refused to put on their gown, I refused everything. But it was still all war. I never entered a place where my mind could get lost in labor.""That's when I chose to freebirth my third baby and that is like night and day. It doesn't even compare. I left that birth feeling like I've never been a more embodied person in my life. i had never felt more powerful, I had never felt more confident.Audrey Ross can be found at @ajoyfulbirth on Instagram. You can also check out Audrey's Stan Store for current offerings, resources, coaching and in person support. Support the Show.Questions?Looking for further support during pregnancy?Reach out at join@birthlikeamammal.com for birth support and other resources. Find us on: Website Instagram TikTok Music Credit: Snow Path by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USEdited by: Stefanie Wenninger | Pine Peak Productions

In this episode… Birthkeeper and former Independent Midwife in the UK, Kemi Johnson, joins Karen to shed light on current midwifery care, hospital, labor, and birth stats and practices in the US vs. UK. Some of the alarming and disturbing things still taking place among birthing women on a daily basis is exactly why a culture shift is so desperately needed. Kemi shares her wisdom on how you can best prepare for a natural physiological birth no matter where you're planning to have it. Connect with Karen on Instagram @painfreebirthStay in the loop with Pain Free Birth and become a PFB Insider HERE!Thanks for listening! Get $40 off the Pain Free Birth E-Course HERE!Connect with Kemi:@kemibirthjoyjohnsonkemibirthjoyjohnson.com

Join us for the first NBF Workshop: How to Handle Your Fears. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your ticket here. The workshop will be your opportunity to work with Victoria and Leonie, as part of the group, and focus on the fears you have. The transformational 2 hours will leave you with the tools needed to handle any future fears that might pop up during your pregnancy. A replay will be available and sent to you, but participation is recommended. We look for ward to seeing you there! Victoria & Leonie, team NBF In this episode, we hear from Bria - a Londoner living in Grenada - and her solo freebirth in a London air bnb! Bria shares her experience of birthing her first child within the NHS. The way she was treated was a huge challenge; as a black woman, she was repeatedly dismissed, disregarded and disrespected. Having flown back from Grenada to birth in the UK, Bria found that she didn't receive the care that she needed during a vulnerable time of childbirth. Whilst pregnant with her second child, Bria shares a raw, mammalian experience that unlocked a new fierceness to protect her children. She poured herself in to birth prep, following lots of birth accounts online and booking sessions with birth workers. After struggles with the commitment from her partner, Bria decided to 'sack him' and realised she needed birth support from elsewhere.Bria booked a Birthkeeper/photographer to support her next birth and she threw herself in to freebirth prep. Freebirth/homebirth in Grenada wasn't an option, so she booked in to an air bnb in London. Juggling baby's imminent arrival and fast-approaching check-out times, this is a story that kept us on the seat of our pants!Bria's story is one of reclaimation, boundaries, calling in proper, loving care, and being witnessed in her experienced on a deep level. You can connect with Bria on Instagram @citizen_of_the_world_abc and her Birthkeeper/photographer Sadie Wild @sadiewildphotography Join us at the NBF Women's Circle! An online space for women to share their experiences, questions and wisdom around freebirth. Open to those who are pre-conception, pregnant or in their freebirth postpartum. Hosted by Leonie & Victoria, the circle meets twice a month. ⁠⁠⁠To join the circle click here⁠⁠⁠ and we'll see you there! ____________________________________________ Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@normalboringfreebirth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have enjoyed this episode, share and tag us. Please rate the podcast, we love to hear what you think! Subscribe and be the first to know when a new episode is released. Your hosts: Victoria ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freetobirth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Leonie ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@birthwise.withleonie⁠

Zoe shares her dharma as a midwife, her experiences in midwifery and the difficult witnessing and taking part in obstetric violence. After a divine accident and miracle healing, she shares what comes next for her, including her powerful and deeply intuitive birth stories. Zoe beautifully illustrates what is possible for women who seek to live an embodied, truthful, and spirit-led life. Zoë Jade is a trauma-informed Birthkeeper and freebirthing Mother from the Netherlands. She studied midwifery and discovered that if she wants to guide women with true respect for their autonomy and sacredness of birth, she can only do this outside of the patriarchal maternity system. She offers in person and online guidance throughout the entire childbearing year and organises birth and “Sacral Sound” workshops and circles. Zoë is also writing a book about how she transformed from a disconnected good girl into an intuitive powerful mother. Read more on her website and on her IG. Music: Hanna Leigh ------------------------------ Ways to Support My Work: If you are enjoying this podcast, consider sharing with a friend and leaving a review Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rooted Woman Botanicals Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ for herbal elixirs + more Check out my book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pelvic Awakening: Connecting to Your Female Center for Transformation, Healing, and Joy⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at hello@bethanywilde.com with feedback or if you have a story you wish to share on here. My Instagram is @⁠⁠⁠⁠bethanyjanewilde⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bethanywilde.com⁠

You will love my chat with Bridget Supple, an antenatal educator of over 20 years and the author of The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem! Bridget shares openly and vulnerably about the traumatic birth experience she had with her first child and how that eventually led to her becoming an antenatal teacher. She emphasises the sacredness and initiatory power of birth, points out that women have, to a large extent, been stripped off their power when it comes to the birthing experience, and introduces her recently published book; the paradigm-shifting Birthkeeper of Bethlehem, which shares the story of Salome, Mary' midwife and describes the powerful, rich rituals and rites associated with birth - including the post-natal time - that have been largely forgotten. And much, much more! Enjoy!  Bridget's book: The Birthkeeper of Bethelem by Womancraft Publishing (highly recommended - do get this book!)Bridget's website:  https://www.babysbiome.org/Support the showThank you for listening! To hang out with me and the speakers, join us in our private Sacred Feminine Power FB group.Learn more about Emmi's work at Feminine Revered. And to book a complimentary Sacred Energy Activation session with Emmi, click here.

Today on the A Pinch of Magick podcast, we're weaving a tapestry of tales and truths with Bridget Supple, an antenatal teacher with a heart full of stories and the author of the enchanting 'The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem - A Midwife's Tale'. We kick off with the sheer joy that non-fiction books bring into our lives, especially those brimming with stories. Bridget shares her insights on how these tales are not just narratives but pathways to deeper understanding and learning. Then, we dive into the profound world of rites of passage. It's a conversation that unfolds layers of meaning and significance, revealing how these milestones shape us. Bridget and I then get personal, sharing our own stories of pregnancy and the profound experiences of birth. She opens up about how her own C-section became a turning point, fuelling her desire to support others through this transformative journey. We discuss the idea or birth not just as a process but as a ritual, a rite of passage that alters you in ways you can't imagine. It's about the transformative power of bringing life into the world. The topic then shifts to the importance of choice in birthing, a critical aspect often overlooked. We explore the historical and current dangers associated with birth, shedding light on the wisdom that once thrived in our communities. We delve into the midwife of Jesus and Mary, unearthing tales and wisdom long buried. It leads us to discuss the demonisation of women throughout history and how their power and knowledge were systematically suppressed. What happens when you write women out of stories and history? We explore this, understanding the gravity of erasing such vital narratives. But it's not all about looking back. We talk about how people are now reclaiming this power, reconnecting to the seasons and cycles, and remembering the wisdom of their bodies. The conversation rounds off with the importance of support, friendship, and connection. It's a reminder of the power that resides within us and the strength we garner from those around us. So, settle in, get comfortable, and let's embark on this journey of rediscovery and empowerment together. About Bridget Supple Bridget has spent the last twenty years supporting women and birthing people through all stages of pregnancy, labour, and parenting. A mother of four herself, she works as an antenatal teacher for a UK Birth and Parenting charity, as well as the National Health Service, both in a major UK Maternity Hospital and as an antenatal teacher for a number of maternity units across the country. She is also part of Birth Companions, a charity supporting pregnant women in prison and helps support incarcerated women through their pregnancy journey. For the last ten years Bridget has been part of the International Journal of Birth and Parent Education team. She is also the founder of an information resource all about the Infant Microbiome (www.babysbiome.org) and runs workshops on parenting, brain development and hypnobirthing. Connect with Bridget Website: https://www.lovebirthandbaby.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthkeeperofbethlehem/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthkeeperofBethlehemCome and share your thoughts over in our magickal community: Join the community Download the A Pinch of Magick app, an app to make everyday more magickal: Download the app for free here Or join me over on instagram: @RebeccaAnunwen for your magickal inspiration @IntuitiveCharmcasting to follow along with charm casting fun @YourSherosJourney for a sacred pause in nature Learn more about bringing your own magick to life: www.RebeccaAnuwen.com

Aris journey with the death of her mother The calling to become a doula Initiation into birth work in Mexico and Honduras a glimpse into hospital births from dengue fever to finding her teacher healing lineage in partnership as preparation for birth how we birth is how we live the importance of the 40 days post partum the courage of children coming to earth right now and how to really properly honor these souls home coming the work of preconception Tools to bring into the hospital to protect the sacredness of birth Birth work is death work Staying centered when holding space   https://www.arievewilliams.com/ https://fourvisions.com/weavingharmony IG: @_guidedbylove

Birthkeeper and cannabis advocate, Sydney Parlier, joins Sammy for a conversation about cannabis use for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She touches on the current conflating evidence about plant medicine & pregnancy, who may benefit from mindful use of cannabis, and her personal experience with marijuana during her current pregnancy. Sammy and Sydney also unpack the stigma surrounding certain drugs and not others, and why glorifying the over-consumption of cannabis is harmful to the larger advocacy conversation.In this episode:Sydney's ever changing relationship with cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy, birth and postpartum: safety & legalityAncestral consistency of plant medicineExamining your own stigmas: unpacking your relationship with other drugs you may be consuming (caffeine, food, etc.)Increased potency of drugs and tolerance: dangers of overconsumptionShow References:FREE Resource: The CannaBirth Method ✨5-Step Framework✨ for MomsFREE Resource for BirthworkersSponsor Info:Butcher Box | http://rwrd.io/bxy895l?cHeart & Soil Supplements | https://shop.heartandsoil.co/discount/AFFILIATE10?rfsn=7254256.3f378b&redirect=%2Fcollections%2FallSocial Tags:Follow SydneyInstagram: @cannabirthFollow Sammy Sniegowski:@samantharosewellnesssamantharosewellness.comsamanthaconrad.comFollow What The Fuck Is Happening:instagram.com/wtfh.podcast

In this episode we are joined by Lucy Baena - a Mother, Writer & Birthkeeper. Throughout her life Lucy has been given an array of diagnosis the first at age 7 when she was diagnosed as Dyslexic. At 15 she discovered she was Epileptic and a month after her 38th birthday she received her Autistic diagnosis. Lucy has struggled with a variety of complex health (& many mis) diagnosis over her life and learning that she is Autistic has had a profound impact on her understanding of her health and wellbeing.   Since becoming a Mother 8 years ago Lucy has dedicated much of her time to being a Doula and Birthkeeping in her local community. Lucy was told that she would never have children so birthing at home as an Epileptic disabled mum was the achievement of Lucys life and has shown her she is made of pure fire. Lucy was disabled before she knew she was Autistic so her post diagnosis experiences are different to those who learn they are Autistic but did not already consider themselves disabled. Lucy believes in the power of wild places to heal and the sacredness of the natural world, especially the Ocean, and she now knows her Autistic brain sees things in the natural world that neurotypical people miss and she is full of awe daily. Follow Lucy on Instagram 3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do... Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, champion or partner and join our growing community. Buy us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show Thank you to our ⁠Community Partners ⁠who are supporting the work that we are doing. ⁠A Tidy Mind⁠ A BIG shoutout to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community Champions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who are championing the work we do: Helen Hillman Kay Mathiesen Katherine Kowalski The Late Discovered Club is hosted by Catherine Asta and edited by Caty Ava - visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Allora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Late Discovered Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our next Group Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kate and Amanda had the pleasure of interviewing Brenda Annen, an incredible Birthkeeper. They discussed the importance of physiological birth and debunked common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. Here are three key takeaways from the conversation: 1️⃣ Respect the natural progression: Physiological birth involves understanding and supporting the woman's body and the hormones that facilitate labor. By avoiding unnecessary interventions such as vaginal exams and rushing the process, we can create a more empowering birth experience. 2️⃣ Build a supportive team: It's crucial to have a strong support system during pregnancy and childbirth. Whether it's hiring a doula or seeking alternative practitioners, surrounding yourself with professionals who align with your birth preferences can make all the difference. 3️⃣ Raise your voice and ask questions: Brenda emphasized the importance of advocating for ourselves and questioning recommendations from healthcare providers. Understanding the risks and benefits of tests and procedures empowers us to make informed decisions about our own bodies and births. Gear up for an enlightening episode where Brenda Annen shares her personal experiences, debunks common myths, and provides invaluable insights into creating a positive and transformative birth experience. You can find Brenda and connect with her: On her website at www.belliesbirthbeyond.com Instagram www.instagram.com/belliesbirthbeyondbrenda Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BelliesBirthBeyondBrenda You can also connect with Kate and Amanda here: https://alignednaturalhealth.as.me/discovery And on Instagram Amanda Golightly - https://www.instagram.com/amandagolightlycoaching Kate McDowell - https://www.instagram.com/kate.mcdowell.wellness *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

As an experienced Birthkeeper, former NHS and former Independent Midwife in the UK,  Kemi provides services to women and families seeking more than the conveyor-belt style of care and education that the NHS is providing people with currently. As well as working with first-time mothers-to-be,  Kemi can help people unravel their thoughts regarding previous births.They walk away lighter, more informed and able to plan future births with strength and confidence restored. Often birthing women and people are gaslighted about their birth events - Kemi is able to assist them to dig down to what really happened. Half of her work is also dedicated to coaching other Birthkeepers in their power to supporting families all over the world. There are some technical issues during this recording but hang in it is SO good! Find Kemi Here Instagram Website Find me hereWebsiteInstagramSupport the show

In this episode, we hear from Kathryn in Leeds, as she shares the freebirth of her second child. Kathryn's first birth was what is unfortunately quite a common story; unquestioned hospital birth, labouring in the car park. After being refused entry to a birth pool in hospital, despite knowing she needed to be in water, things went down hill from there. Second time around, Kathryn had already begun to question things and describes "moving away from an abusive relationship" with mainstream maternity care. For her, it was a gradual process. Kathryn had a clear vision of her birth, which she held strong and, low and behold, it began the way she had imagined it. As her birth unfolded and became super intense, Kathryn shares how mindset shifts, affirmations and the support of her partner really helped her surrender in to the experience. She also shares her experience of her  post-birth hospital transfer after a tear. Kathryn works as a Birthkeeper supporting freebirthing families, and you can connect with her on Instagram @mysacredbirthuk. ____________________________________________ AVAILABLE COURSES: Are you looking for a birth prep course created specifically for homebirthers and freebirthers? Sign up to 'Home Grown,' the 4 weeks course taught by Victoria. Do you need support and guidance navigating maternity services in the UK as you prepare to freebirth? Sign up to 'Navigating Officialdom' the course brought to you by Leonie. Follow us on Instagram @normalboringfreebirthIf you have enjoyed this episode, share and tag us. Please rate the podcast, we love to hear what you think! Subscribe and be the first to know when a new episode is released. Your hosts: Victoria @freetobirth & Leonie @birthwise.withleonie

On today's episode we hear Carla's story working in the birth realm, providing holistic and traditional pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.We speak about our current birth culture and dive deep into how we can better support the Birth Space, Women and their families. Carla is mother of 2 young children, Birthkeeper and Postpartum Care giver. She supports mothers in her community through the full spectrum of the birth continuum. Her invitation to this work came through her two contrasting experiences of birth and postpartum with her babies. Carla has a background in Shiatsu bodywork, yoga, meditation and slow herbalism. She is a rewilding and revillaging enthusiast. Carla's offering is a blend of these modalities as well as wisdom that has been passed to her under the guidance of an elder birthworker in her community.Want to connect with Carla?Instagram: Traditional.healingWebsite: www.traditionalhealingbirthwork.com

Bec Wallis is a birth keeper, women's coach and womb healer. In this episode Bec shares her story of suffering with severe depression, anxiety and agoraphobia to then having a spiritual awakening on her travels around the world. Her exploration into healing led her straight to the path of a holding space for women. Bec mostly works with first time mothers planning to freebirth as well as supporting women in conception and developing a relationship with their womb. www.instgram.com/becwallisbirthkeeperPlanet Birth UK Wild Pregnancy, Freebirth + Home Birth Support https://www.facebook.com/groups/656889399215363/The Way of the Womb Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CW8cWpcwHY6UDmsOrJged?si=iVO0iCyRRdSoPiDMM5nzEASupport the show

We are so pleased to welcome Katie to the podcast, sit back and soak up this amazing conversation.. (its mind opening) Katie is an experienced doula and hypnobirthing educator, she consciously conceived and hypnobirthed her two boys into the world with tremendous love, focus and strength and it was their transformational births that inspired her to follow the call to become a Birthkeeper. Katie is also a trained Natural Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Birth Doula, Energetic Healer, Flower Essence specialist, Angelic Reiki Master Teacher, Conscious conception facilitator, Sacred Wombkeeper and Earthkeeper. Katie's why as an holistic birthing expert through her offerings at Harmonic Hypnobirthing is to inspire women and their birthing companions to achieve a truly sacred and intentional experience of conception, pregnancy and birth. The metaphysical and spiritual dimensions of this journey to birth are her special area of interest and expertise and she connects with mothers and their partners who desire to create a conscious experience of calling in their soul babies, nurturing their babies and mindset through quantum pregnancy practices and rituals, and offering the tools and practical wisdom to prepare for their birth in a sovereign and sacred way. The Hypnobirthing philosophy is at the core of her work which sees each family as unique and whole and provides the knowledge, tools and wisdom for each woman to vision and achieve the birth she truly deserves. Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. Love Nicola & Shari We will be running Nurture Hub Events for 2023 if your interested in being informed please follow our new website and join our list for up and coming events online and in person https://www.nurturehubpodcast.com If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to move and breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breath with your partner in birth, contact Shari www.belly2birth.com.au

In this episode This is the fifth episode in a series of six where I am exploring how to cultivate alignment through each of the five elements. In this episode I invited Elizabeth Betwixt, a Women's Sexuality and Pelvic Care Specialist, a BirthKeeper and Somatic Movement Therapist & Teacher, onto the show to discus how we can work with and balance our water element. Elizabeth and I explore: Various ways the water element expresses through our second (sacral) chakra and how to balance them How important it is for all people (especially women) to connect more to their sensuality, sexuality, creativity and PLEASURE Eco-somatics and the many ways our bodies (and our physical issues) are reflected in the earth and vice versaHow stagnation in the second chakra can lead to all kinds of dis-ease such as fibroids, fertility issues, pain during sex or menses, relational issues, creativity blocks (and other un-pleasurable things). How listening and trusting the wisdom of our tissues can unwind old traumas and restore our physical vitality and so much more! About Elizabeth BetwixtElizabeth Betwixt guides women in the EcoSomatic Arts of Healing, Pleasure, Fertility, Birth, Ritual, and Movement. She is a lifelong student of pelvicology and the esoteric and physiologic nature of feminine lifeforce. She offers sessions and programs in her local community in Boulder, CO and on Zoom, such as Wild Womb : Wise Yoni bodywork sessions, Women's Sexual Soul Health groups, and Birth Prep and Postpartum Healing work for women and families. Elizabeth Betwixt Pleasure :: Fertility :: Birth :: Movement WiseWomen Pelvic Care Learn more about Elizabeths offerings at https://www.elevationhive.com/elizabeth-betwixtSongs used in this episode: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/volo/solace https://uppbeat.io/t/volo/aquamarine https://uppbeat.io/t/haquin/breath-of-the-ocean https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/imaginary-scenery https://uppbeat.io/t/sanchii/horizon Alone/All One theme song written and performed by Amanda LuxAbout This PodcastWelcome dreamers, seekers, empaths, and healers! My name is Amanda Lux of the Elevation Hive school and community for energy medicine and dreamwork. In this podcast, I share teachings, musings, art, poems, songs, and interviews with other amazing humans who walk the healer's path. Learn more at elevationhive.comClick here buy me a cup of coffee and show your support for this podcast. I really appreciate your appreciation! Thank you for listening, sharing, reviewing and sending me your...

You probably know this story very well. It's a 2000-year-old story. It's the story of the birth of Jesus BUT I bet you've never heard it quite like this before. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Bridget Supple who has written a book told from the perspective of the midwife who attended to Mary when she gave birth to Jesus. It's a fictional story called the Birthkeeper of Bethlehem. This is not the story of Jesus, but rather the woman who delivered him. Because it seems that the women were left out of the story. And Bridget wanted to reclaim this. It's a story that all mothers can relate to as it's a universal experience of birthing and those that support women in their birthing journey. Come join me as we explore this beautiful story.   You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/bonus-episode or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I'd be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it's been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help other people find my podcast so you'll be helping another working mum find this resource. Plus I also love to go in and read them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to get subscribed as I don't want you to miss out. I'm adding some exciting bonus episodes and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

If you'd like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/My new book, “Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine,” is now available Womancraft Publishing! To learn more, read endorsements and purchase, please visit www.womancraftpublishing.com.  It is also available for sale via Amazon, Bookshop.org, and you can order it from your favorite local bookstore, too. Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review! For the podcast, reviews on iTunes are extremely helpful, and for the book, reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are equally helpful. Thank you for supporting my work! You can watch this and other podcast episodes at the Home to Her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6xtUV6K7ayV30iz1ECigwBridget's new book is The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem: A Midwife's Tale: https://womancraftpublishing.com/product/the-birthkeeper-of-bethlehem/You can find Bridget on social media and online at:https://www.facebook.com/BirthkeeperofBethlehem   https://www.instagram.com/bridgetsupple/www.babysbiome.orghttps://www.lovebirthandbaby.com/During our conversation, Bridget referenced Megan Markle being publicly mocked by health officials during her pregnancy. This article provides more insight: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27377779/meghan-markle-home-birth-acog/Up to 1 in 3 women have experienced birth trauma in Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-31/birth-trauma-ptsd-feminisms-forgotten-issue/11649116#:~:text=Up%20to%20one%20in%20three,the%20problem%20is%20getting%20worse. MBRRACE report indicating black women are 4 times more likely to die in childbirth:   https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk/resources/mbrrace-uk-saving-lives-improving-mothers-care-2021Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die in childbirth that white women: https://www.npr.org/2017/12/07/568948782/black-mothers-keep-dying-after-giving-birth-shalon-irvings-story-explains-whyBridget referred to “mother warming” in global traditions – here's a little more information: https://www.acupb.com/blog/2018/6/27/mother-warmingThe Malleus Maleficarum is the document Bridget and I referred to, which informed the horrific witch trials of the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_MaleficarumBridget referenced the book “Why Post Natal Recovry Matters”: https://sophiemessager.com/why-postnatal-recovery-matters-book/More information on spinning babies: https://www.spinningbabies.com/professionals/find-approved-trainers/gail-tully/

What do you do when you discover you're pregnant on the eve of a months-long sail through the southern seas? Get sailing! I had a fun chat with The Traveling Birthkeeper about her adventures, including birthing in a secret location in the southern pacific (listen up to find out where!) You can reach her here If you're interested in becoming a Traditional Birth Attendant, send me a shout! My course starts January 2023!

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Kemi Joy Johnson. Kemi is a Mother and a former registered Midwife turned Birthkeeper & Birth Activist. She de-registered as a midwife a few years back and is now a Whistle Blower, Truth Speaker & Teacher. And we are coming on the podcast today to have an honest conversation about the reality of our current maternity system and what you need to know and the steps you need to take to optimize your chances of having a Natural and Empowering Birth Experience whether it is in the hospital, birth center or at home! Get ready for some edgy talk and truth bombs. To have a Natural & Empowering Birth in our modern world means taking full responsibility and claiming your rite of passage! You can download the 6 Steps that we talk about in the episode in a handy PDF to refer to as you prepare for your upcoming birth! Download >>> https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/6-steps-on-how-to-have-a-natural-birth Curious about Kemi? Find her on instagram as @kemibirthjoyjohnson Download Anna's Home Birth Checklist https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/home-birth-checklist The Natural Birth Course https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/natural-birth-course Join The Maiden, Mother & Maga Village https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/offers/h34azyd2/checkout Coaching with Anna https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/coaching Website www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com Want to shout Anna a coffee? You can do so on our Patron page: https://www.patreon.com/thenaturalbirthpodcast

Morgan, The Holistic Doula, joins us to share about her hospital birth experience that led her to birth work. She shares on her journey with sitting at birth and why she only attends unassisted/freebirths. She also offers suggestions for other birth workers who are considering attending freebirths in a state where midwifery is highly regulated. I short but lovely and informative podcast!

In this episode I am joined by Jess Andrews, Soul Coach and Birthkeeper.We have an in-depth discussion on birth as a spiritual experience and how to feel empowered from your birth experience. Jess shares her wisdom and knowledge on birth trauma, the need for us as Mothers to do our own inner work, and surrounding ourselves with the loving support from the sisterhood of Mamas. This episode is a story about the  the rites of passage of becoming a Mother, and how we can thrive on this new journey of Motherhood.Links for where to find Jess, and resources mentioned in the episode:Website: www.jesszoe.comInstagram: @jesszoe_Facebook: Jess ZoeFavourite Book: The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible by Charles EisensteinABOUT JESS:Jess Andrews is a Soul Coach and Birthkeeper supporting women to claim more of their power and beauty and to hold them as they embark on this journey towards opening to more depth, love and intimacy with life. She is passionate about women opening to the beauty and richness that is available for them to experience in life and shedding the layers that stand in the way. She envisions a world where all women are inhabiting the fullness of their souls and essence and watching this beauty ripple its way onto the rest of humanity. 

After a failed induction, a very long bout of prodromal labor, and getting ultimately kicked out of her birthing center, Ita's first baby was born surgically, under general anesthesia, in Bali. After this birth experience, Ita had a hard time bonding with her daughter, and they struggled with their breastfeeding relationship. After that first tough year, and a move to the US, Ita became pregnant with her second baby. And as the pregnancy progressed, Ita felt increasingly called to freebirth this baby despite having initially hired a midwife. At 43 weeks and four days gestation (!) Ita birthed her baby in the sovereignty and safety of her own home. At the time of this recording, which was only 6 weeks postpartum, Ita says she can't wait to give birth again. Join our online community! www.healingbirth.net/membership If you love the show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/healingbirth    

Hast du schon mal von der Mutterwunde gehört? Oder eventuell von der Vaterwunde? In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Birthkeeper Antonia Unger über genau diese Art von Wunden. Wunden, Glaubenssätze, Ängste etc. die wir von unseren Vorfahren übernommen haben, die in unserem Hier und Jetzt wirken. Viel Spaß mit dieser Folge. Du möchtest mehr über Antonia erfahren. Dann findest du sie hier: Webseite und Ausbildung Birthkeeper: http://www.antoniaunger.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_antonia_unger/ Oder möchtest du dich gerne zur Female Coach ausbilden lassen? Dann schaue bei mir auf der Webseite vorbei. Ab Oktober startet die neue BE A FEMALE COACH Runde: https://sinaoberle.de/female-coaching/ __________________________ Du willst mehr von meiner Arbeit erfahren, dann schau auch hier vorbei: Webseite: www.sinaoberle.de Ausbildung: BE A FEMALE COACH: https://sinaoberle.de/female-coaching/ Wunderweg Online Kurs - vom Kinderwunsch zum Babyglück: https://sinaoberle.de/kurse/wunderweg/ GROW Workshop - DURCH VERTRAUEN UND WEIBLICHE ENERGIE IN DIE VERÄNDERUNG: https://sinaoberle.de/grow/ Bücher: Hautklar - Das Buch zur reinen Haut nach dem Absetzen der Pille & Zykluscode bei Stimmungsschwankungen vor der Periode, Mädchensache eBooks: Zyklusliebe, Zyklusfood und ätherische Öle für die Frau: https://sinaoberle.de/buecher/ PAOPAO essentials: https://paopao-essentials.de/collections/alle-produkte Instagram: @sina.oberle Youtube: Sina Oberle

After a conscious conception, Ally went into labor at almost 43 weeks. Her epic, three day long birth process included many things that could be considered a “problem” or otherwise pathologized, but with the right support, and unwavering trust in herself and her body, this birth initiated Ally into a more powerful, sovereign version of herself. You can follow Ally on instagram @ally_aura JOIN OUR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP HERE! https://www.healingbirth.net/membership If you love the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon/healingbirth JOIN OUR LIVE WEBINAR EVENT: Discovering Your Mothering Superpower with Emily Bruce on May 15, 2022 4PM PST https://www.healingbirth.net/event

DeAnn knew that a reconnection to her Higher Self was key in opening up a mindset in preparation for birth that was like no other. Listen as DeAnn speaks about the absolute necessity of birthing women learning how to reconnect to this powerful guidance from within, the way she created and nurtured this relationship herself, and why it is key in preventing birthing women leaning into external support that isn't right for them. DeAnn - Seasons Grace Sage@seasonsgracesage--- Connect with Anita on Instagram @themidwitch Freebies: https://themidwitch.com/thecauldron Birthworker? Work with Anita in Midwitch Methodology: https://www.themidwitch.com/midwitch-methodology

After her dreambirth was taken away from her during an abusive, highly intervened with and traumatic first birth experience (following the diagnosis of Gestational Thrombocytopenia at 35 weeks) Kailah knew something wasn't right post birth and opened herself up to another way for her next birthing experience.Feeling unprepared and lacking the feminine guidance she desired in her first pregnancy (although she received continuity of care) and realising Private Midwifery and Doula support was unaffordable, she divinely reconnected with a friend who brought the idea of birthing unassisted into her consciousness.Kailah shares her pregnancy and labour journey, what she had to work through after the fear of "bleeding out" had been planted in her head by medical professionals first time round and the backlash she received from her family that did not condone her choices, one day after birth.--- Connect with Anita in Instagram @themidwitch Freebies: https://themidwitch.com/thecauldron Birthworker? Work with Anita in Midwitch Methodology: https://www.themidwitch.com/midwitch-methodology

Interview mit Antonia Unger Doula, Birthkeeper, Dienerin der Frau und nicht des Systems Es geht um das Thema Doula, Frauen, Haus-und Klinkgeburten. Viel Spaß beim zu hören.

Dana is a doula and radical birth keeper to both mother and baby.. She utilizes the modalities of Craniosacral, somatic healing, inner child work and birth regression, drawing on her knowledge of prenatal psychology. Sessions combine her experience in these modalities, as well as the embodied knowledge gained from her 12- year recovery from chronic Lyme disease. She is devoted to the unfolding of the healing and birth process as a path to strengthened purpose. She believes that when we repair our birth imprints, all of our relationships heal. We talked all about her story of discovering some incredible healing modalities through her own journey and how the process of becoming a doula inspired her to take a different path with birth healing. Give Dana a follow on IG (https://www.instagram.com/integrative_energetics_birth/) and check out her full story and offerings on her site https://danapenenberg.com/ If you liked this podcast, go check out #21 with Dr. Sofia Costa and #63 with Sarah Clement

Katherine Eden is a Liminality Witch, Cycle Guide, Threshold Walker, Birthkeeper, Social Worker, Sacred Business Guide and Mum to two wildlings.She serves the energy and frequency of birth because everything begins with birth. Katherine believes that our most powerful work to heal birth (and therefore the Earth) is done as we unite on the fringes and hold space for the shadows and liminal spaces. She believes that through a rewilding process to reconnect to self, one another and the earth via ritual, ceremony, reclaiming our rites of passage and working in deep communion with the earth and our natural cycles we can & will heal (and save) the world.In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to be a threshold walker and the importance of this work at this time on our planet. Katherine shares her journey and what led her to do the work she does.We talk about the importance of rites of passage and how birth is the gateway to both our rebirth and the beginning of life for our child/children. We dive into what it means to rewild ourselves and how important it is to get back in touch with our cycles and our true nature.Katherine shares about her work in helping women create sacred business that does not burn us out and how to hold space for others and the importance of circle work. She reminds us that the world suffers when we don't follow our calling.This was a beautiful deep conversation full of beautiful gems and insights.Connect with Katherine and all the beauty she is sharing:Website:https://katherineeden.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/katherineeden_rewilding/Blessing, Circle Medicine & Fear Release Guides can be purchased from:https://katherineeden.com/blessing-and-circle-books/Blessing & Circle Medicine Facilitator Training is:www.katherineeden.com/blessing-circle-medicine-trainingFind out more about:Birthing in New Earth -Website: www.birthinginnewearth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthing_in_new_earth/New Earth Stewardship Program: https://birthingnewearth.kartra.com/page/NKX652The host Samantha -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.briatico/Website: https://www.samanthabriatico.comEmail: hello@samanthabriatico.comI hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as I have!

Wowwww this ep is chocka full of everything! Renee and I had such a powerful chat about birth, death, energetic healing, and spirituality. If you're wanting to know how to tap into your intuition and inner knowing then this is the ep for you! Renee gets deep into all the self-care rituals she does to nourish herself and her aura. As a birth keeper and intuitive she needs to have an overflowing cup so that she can support and guide her clients. After all, we're all energy and we can't heal the world around us until we heal ourselves. Renee's Links Renee's Instagram Renee's Website Click below to chat with us! Instagram & Facebook

Felicia is a traveling doula, birth keeper, birth educator. birth coach, fertility coach, and wombworker from the US, located in Europe. She's supported dozens of births and birthing women, their partners, and their families. She has also supported people dealing with loss. She believes the line between birth and death is quite thin. Both must be honored and loved. When not attending births or teaching childbirth ed, she is also an astrologer and shamanic reiki practitioner. When not engaged with those things, you can find her hosting Wisdom Weavers podcast. What three things does Felicia Sokol want the world to know about caring for women? - Meet her where's she at - Consider the whole picture - We aren't designed for isolation 5:30 - Meet a woman where she's at 8:40 - The limitations of systems of control 10:00 - Checking yourself before trying to “help” 14:00 - Considering the whole picture 16:10 - The inadequacies of generalizable labels 19:15 - We aren't designed for isolation 21:00 - The Compartmentalization of our society 23:00 - Common ≠ normal 24:30 - Factors involved in decisions around free birthing 25:00 - Bringing back ritual Links from the show: www.feliciasokol.com Da a Luz Midwifery School Felicia's Wisdom Weavers podcast Dr. Riley's interview on A New and Ancient Story w/ Charles Eisenstein Felicia on Instagram Felicia's Red Trace Collective Thanks to Our Sponsor: Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off) SUPPORT THE SHOW! Full show notes available at www.BelovedHolistics.com Music by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theholisticobgyn/message

 Continuing with "The Hoodoo in Birthwork" mini-series, Moyosant interviews Divine about our re-connection with African-American Birth culture, spirituality and Birthwork, and the importance of both personal food histories and ancestral eating. Divine's Links: Instagram: @DivineBirthWisdomFacebook: Divine Birth Wisdom Website: www.divinebirthwisdom.comCashApp: $Divine1980Moyo's Links:Podcast Artwork: Astronym       http://linktr.ee/astronym  Moyo Mysteries Website:  https://www.moyomysteries.org (Spiritual Consultations, Full Spectrum Birthwork Services, Vaginal/Pelvic Steam Plans, Mentorships, and Community Prayer + Light Setting)Moyo Mysteries Facebook Page:    https://www.facebook.com/moyomysteries/Moyo Mysteries Instagram Page:   https://www.instagram.com/moyomysteriesGuided Cycles Website:    https://www.guidedcycles.org (Burial Preparation Guidance, Death Ceremonies, End-of-Life Planning, Bedside Vigils, Grief Ritual Work, Spiritual Consultations,  Dreamwork, Ancestral Guidance, Death Lounges, and Community Prayer + Light Setting)Guided Cycles Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/guidedcycles/Guided Cycles Instagram Page:     https://www.instagram.com/guidedcycles/ Make a donation to Moyosant (Victoria) at:Cash App: $MoyosantPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosantSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosant)

 Continuing with "The Hoodoo in Birthwork" mini-series, Moyosant interviews Tori about Ancestral Veneration, Herbal Traditions, the Mothers of Gynecology memorial, and Birthwork Reclamation in African-American culture. Tori's Links: Instagram and Twitter: @BamaHoodoo Website: www.TheSouthernEarthMama.comCashApp: $BHToriThe Mothers of Gynecology Parkhttps://www.anarchalucybetsey.org/Moyo's Links:Podcast Artwork: Astronym       http://linktr.ee/astronym  Moyo Mysteries Website:  https://www.moyomysteries.org (Spiritual Consultations, Full Spectrum Birthwork Services, Vaginal/Pelvic Steam Plans, Mentorships, and Community Prayer + Light Setting)Moyo Mysteries Facebook Page:    https://www.facebook.com/moyomysteries/Moyo Mysteries Instagram Page:   https://www.instagram.com/moyomysteriesGuided Cycles Website:    https://www.guidedcycles.org (Burial Preparation Guidance, Death Ceremonies, End-of-Life Planning, Bedside Vigils, Grief Ritual Work, Spiritual Consultations,  Dreamwork, Ancestral Guidance, Death Lounges, and Community Prayer + Light Setting)Guided Cycles Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/guidedcycles/Guided Cycles Instagram Page:     https://www.instagram.com/guidedcycles/ Make a donation to Moyosant (Victoria) at:Cash App: $MoyosantPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosantSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosant)

After a traumatic and painful induced first birth, followed by a disconnected postpartum; Chantelle swore she would never birth in the same rural hospital within her South Australian town ever again.Chantelle shares her journey to an unassisted second birth, including her early birth and loss in between and the visitation form her Spirit Baby that guided her in learning to trust herself again.She shares the ways in which she navigated a wild pregnancy in a small Australian town and the boundaries required when those closest to her disagreed with her birthing choices. Chantelle describes the way every part of her sacred and powerful freebirth healed her, including the revisitation to the hospital she had sworn never to return to, after an issue with her placenta delivery. Her story is one of powerful intuition and trust - and a perfect example of the ways in which we can, and should be able to, access medical care if needed.---Connect with Anita at www.themidwitch.comAnita Katherine, The MidwitchReconnecting you with your medicine, magic, & power.Follow me on IG: @themidwitchFreebies: https://themidwitch.com/thecauldronPregnant? Work with Anita in the Intuitive Birthing Method: https://themidwitch.com/theintuitivebirthmethodAre you a birth worker? Make sure to follow me on IG @themidwitch to keep an eye out for my birth worker group programs!

Well known Australia Herbalist, Julie Bell, is on The Midwitch Podcast this month, teaching us about our ability as women to get in touch with the wild! Grab a pen and take notes on this episode mamas, you're going to learn about the wisdom of weeds, your herbal allies, the synergistic partnership between woman and plant (that science can't quite put their finger on!), the correlation between the names of herbs, their feminine archetypes and their energetic constituents - plus much more in relation to Nature's Medicine Cabinet.Julie and I also delve into the hidden herstory of herbalism, the absence of women healers in the archives of medicine, the patriarchal attitude towards natural healing, reintegrating women into their own womanly wisdom, the sacred art of Yoni Steaming, the menstrual cycle and, of course, birth!@blissful.herbs---Connect with Anita at www.themidwitch.comAnita Katherine, The MidwitchReconnecting you with your medicine, magic, & power.Follow me on IG: @themidwitchFreebies: https://themidwitch.com/thecauldronPregnant? Work with Anita in the Intuitive Birthing Method: https://themidwitch.com/theintuitivebirthmethodAre you a birth worker? Make sure to follow me on IG @themidwitch to keep an eye out for my birth worker group programs!

In this weeks episode we chat with Amy (known as @bushrat_ in the instagram world), a birthkeeper (doula) who works with home birth and freebirthing families in northern NSW. A mama of three beautiful babes all born at home: Sylvester (6), Essie (2) and Solomon (5 months). Amy experienced a wild pregnancy and freebirth with her son Solomon and it was easily the most incredible experience in her life. She talks through her three births and also shares her experience of a lotus birth.SHOW NOTES:Amy refers to a few books and resources in this episode1. Home Birth On Your Own Terms - A Book by Heather Baker available here2. Placenta - The Forgotten Chakra - A Book by Robin Lim available here3. Sacred Birthing: Birthing a New Humanity - A Book by Sunni Karll4. Blissful Herbs - Amy purchased the lotus birth herbs available online here

This episode came from deep within the archives of 2020 unedited interviews, and it couldn't be unearthed at a more perfect time as women and birthworkers are exploring women's rights in childbirth within the system. I had an in depth discussion with Tina Charlton, Freebirth Witness and Support, starting out with her research in Obstetric Violence in her home country of Germany and then within her second home, Australia.We touched on the questions that so many women ponder, and the facts so many mis-educate on: Is it really enough to know your birth rights?The loose language used around these.Even when you know them, are they going to upheld?Is anybody ever held accountable if they're not?We dove deep into the reframing of birth trauma by the system, the normalisation of inflicted birth injuries, the grooming of women starting in teenage years under the guise of reproductive health, how to truly research birth and educate yourself with independent information, what true birth trauma support looks like and who you should be turning to for that, what is consent, what is medical negligence and lastly - why are there so many men in positions of care within women's reproductive health?---Connect with Anita at www.themidwitch.comAnita Katherine, The MidwitchReconnecting you with your medicine, magic, & power.Follow me on IG: @themidwitchFreebies: https://themidwitch.com/thecauldronPregnant? Work with Anita in the Intuitive Birthing Method: https://themidwitch.com/theintuitivebirthmethodAre you a birth worker? Make sure to follow me on IG @themidwitch to keep an eye out for my birth worker group programs!

Kemi Johnson is a birthkeeper midwife who I had the pleasure of chatting to about physiological birth and what it needs to thrive. What can we do to ensure those who want a physiological birth increase their chances of actually having one?Follow Kemi on Instagram @kemibirthjoyjohnsonKemi also hosts a physiological birth session every Tuesday evening at 8pm UK time over on clubhouse for anyone who wants to get involved.

Madeleine shares with us, what she describes as, the evolution of herself via the births of her 3 children. Starting out in the system with the belief that they were the experts on her body and her baby, to coming full circle and roaring her baby into the world unassisted and in her absolute power.Madeleine tells us how the 4 hour lecture from a Private Midwife was the catalyst to questioning everything she ever knew and had been told about birth, sending her on the trajectory of disallowing ANYONE telling her how her birth was going to be!

In today's episode Kel and I sit down to chat to Emily about birthing outside of the system. Emily is a mother of 2 who lives in Melbourne and works as an authentic birth keeper.Like so many birth workers, Emily had given very little thought to pregnancy and childbirth until she embarked on her own journey to fall pregnant. Following 14 months of trying unsuccessfully to conceive, Emily sought the support of an OBGYN and was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis. After undergoing a D&C and laparoscopy, Emily was told that she would never fall pregnant without the support of IVF. This advice didn't sit well with her. Instead, she decided to embark on a journey of research and discovery opting to instead pursue natural fertility therapies which resulted in her falling pregnant in just 3 short months. This process sparked a determination within her to follow her intuition and take responsibility for her own decisions moving forward. Emily went on to experience a positive and transformative home birth with her first child that opened her eyes to the short comings of the maternity system which most women currently give birth within. This experience was the catalyst to her discovering her passion for birth work.Emily now works as a Birth Keeper in the Melbourne region, serving women who wish to birth outside of the system and within their full sovereighnty. Determined to walk the talk, in March this year Emily went on to freebirth her daughter after experiencing a completely wild pregnancy, guided only by her intuition. This conversation is informative and entertaining. Throughout we discuss some of the challenges of our modern maternity system, what it means to birth outside of this system (including the logistics and legalities), why women choose this option, how Emily supports women in her role as a birth keeper and more. We hope you enjoy this episode.If you want to get in touch with Emily, you can find her:http://www.authenticbirth.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/the_authentic_birth_keeper/ 

I speak with Martina, who was reported, investigated and suspended as a Private Homebirth Midwife in Australia.After realising there was no way she could support a birthing woman wanting to birth at home on their terms, by remaining registered with the system, and noticing herself practicing differently in order to toe the line with APHRA - she saw clearly that she could not fix the system from within it, and resigned from the medical birthing system all together.Martina talks about her journey to, and within, Midwifery, the unregulated investigation process she was taken through and the famous twin birth attendance that was the catalyst for her journey of awakening.This is a transparent and honest discussion that every birthing woman should listen to, to understand what overshadows you when choosing a medicalised homebirth, as well as the woman you are hiring to be present at your birth.@themidwitchwww.themidwitch.com

Elizabeth M. Johnson talks to Dr. Hillary Melchiors about trauma informed care, empathy vs. kindness, and shifting her When Survivors Give Birth course online in this 38th episode of The Birth Geeks Podcast. 

Today on the show I speak with Birthkeeper, educator and co- founder of H.E.R.B.A.L - Desirae Miller. Herbal is a Holistic Doula and Birthkeeper training and mainly focuses on Freebirth. Desirae really opened up my eyes to a whole new world of freebirth. We chat about the many varied reasons why women choose to freebirth and how important it is to respect a women's autonomy regardless of their choices. What I also found really interesting was her telling me stories of supporting drug addicted mothers to freebirth. Such an important section of society to support as they can often be the most vulnerable and underserved. We also chat about her births, how mindset is 90% of birth preparation, doing your own medical prenatal in pregnancy and ultimately just everything Freebirth. Enjoy! About Desirae: Desirae Miller is a mother of 4, freebirther (X2), freebirth advocate, radical home birth lay attendant, co-founder of H.E.R.B.A.L. Doula and Birthkeeper training, and owner of The Pennsylvania Birthkeeper; Empowering Birth & Beyond. Her passions are unassisted/freebirth, female fertility, and serving women. Desirae is located in central Pennsylvania, serving those within 3 hours distance in multiple states who choose to forgo captive birth, and take control of their own birth in choosing freebirth. She firmly believes that unassisted birth is the only birth where the individual giving birth has complete control of their birth, and the only environment where she can fully support a woman in her autonomous choices. She likes to create a sacred bond and connection with those she serves; holding more of a friendship connection than a governing provider of services. https://www.facebook.com/empoweringbirthandbeyond & pennsylvaniabirthkeeper.com Desirae speaks on and shares information pertaining to natural birth, freebirth, the spiritual and energetic aspects of child birth, as well as unassisted fertility, pregnancy, birth, and child rearing. She is currently working on the release of an in depth fertility course, and has an unassisted birth book in the works to be released in the upcoming year. In her free time she runs a freebirth advocacy project called The Birth Set Free Project, with multiple magazines pertaining to freebirth. The magazines include birth stories, photos, and informationals for those who may be considering freebirth, including information for their partners. You can learn more about Birth Set Free at https://birthsetfreeproject.org/ Desirae along with her business partner Taylor with H.E.R.B.A.L., train individuals in person all across the US on how to support women in their child bearing years. Teaching on fertility, unassisted lifestyle, pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum support, placenta preparation, and more. Their online academy holds 3 certifying courses (with 2 more on the way!); Doula & Birthkeeper, Placenta Preparation Specialist, and Peer Lactation Consultant. There are also multiple educational courses, as well as free informational webinars pertaining to pregnancy and birth. The courses can be viewed by clicking this link: https://herbal.teachable.com/?affcode=274683_htw1ma-j. A 20% discount for all online courses is being offered to all of the Renegade Mama listeners! To take advantage of this deal, use code RENEGADEMAMA at checkout. To learn more about H.E.R.B.A.L. head to herbal-training.com

Pour ce 4e épisode, j'accueille Élisabeth, créatrice du compte instagram @naitrealamaison qui est également mon amie. Toutes deux passionnées par la naissance libre, nous nous sommes rencontrés sur le groupe américain de Freebirth Society et avons découvert que nous étions voisines ! Nous vivons ensemble la formation de birthkeeper proposée par Yolande Norris Clark et Emilee Saldaya, et si nous espérions en parler, le temps à manquer, ce sera donc pour un prochain épisode. Aujourd'hui, Élisabeth nous raconte le chemin de sa maternité et ce qui l'a conduite à cette confiance qu'elle veut transmettre dans la capacité innée des femmes à enfanter. 5 enfants, 5 enfantements uniques et différents... bonne écoute ! Le site d'Élisabeth : www.naitrealamaison.com La suivre sur Instagram : @naitrealamaison.com Le livre évoqué : Accoucher par soi-même, de Laura Kaplan Shanley S'abonner à ma newsletter : mumscollective.com Me suivre sur Instagram : @mumscollective