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Send us a textIn this Episode I interview, Whapio Diane Bartlett. For over 40 years, Whapio has been a pioneer in the world of midwifery and birthkeeping, redefining how we understand and approach birth since 1985. As an Elder Midwife, educator, and mentor, Whapio has devoted her life to raising the consciousness of birth and transforming how families, caregivers, and communities honor this sacred process. She is one of my most cherished mentors, in this conversation we dive into the realms of what Whapio refers to as Quantum Birth, and some of her own journey of entering midwifery and becoming a mother herself. Whapio speaks to the naturally psychedelic qualities of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, the expanded state of being that this time brings, the brainwave shifts, and the consciousness altering journey. This is what Mama Psychedelia is all about.In 2001, Whapio founded The Matrona, an organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible midwifery education to aspiring doulas, midwives and birthkeepers around the world. Through programs such as the  Holistic Doula Training, The Illuminated Wise Woman, and the Birthkeepers Midwifery Cohort, Whapio has created a space for transformative learning that honors the art and science of birth while weaving in the essential elements of consciousness, spirituality, and wisdomkeeping.Whapio speaks passionately about the role of consciousness in caregiving and birth, believing it to be the missing element that could revolutionize maternal care and return the power of birth to families. As she often says, “The way we give birth is a mirror of the emotional and spiritual maturity on this planet. If we prioritize consciousness in birth, we will transform not only the experience of birth but the very fabric of how we live and relate to each other.”Through The Matrona's programs, Whapio offers a unique and holistic perspective on birth, blending practical skills with quantum midwifery, homeopathy, and ancient wisdomkeeping. Through The Matrona's programs, Whapio offers a unique and holistic perspective on birth, blending practical skills with quantum midwifery, homeopathy, and ancient wisdomkeeping. The Birthkeepers Midwifery Cohort, starting February 1st, is a year-long journey of discovery and transformation. This program consists of 10 comprehensive modules that guide participants through all aspects of midwifery, from pregnancy to postpartum. With a focus on the four pillars of learning: Anatomy and Physiology, Quantum Midwifery in Practice, Homeopathy and Wisdomkeeping—this program equips birthkeepers with both the knowledge and the intuitive skills to elevate their practice.Whapio's teachings are rooted in a profound belief that birth is a portal to transformation. She says, “If we understood the magnitude of birth as a gateway to transformation, everything in the world would change. Birth is the blueprint through which we can heal the planet and evolve as a species.”Whether you are an aspiring doula, midwife, a seasoned birthworker, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of the power of birth, The Matrona's Birthkeepers Midwifery Program offers an opportunity to learn from one of the most passionate and wise voices in holistic birth education.Join Whapio on February 1st to begin your journey into the heart of Birthkeeping. If you decide to embark on this journey, give me a shout out upon registration for referral

In this bonus conversation, Whapio Diane Bartlett, a birth expert with over 40 years of experience, joins my partner, Kendra Adachi, and me to discuss our upcoming birthing experience. Whapio discusses the need for deeply connected women who can provide support and reassurance without interfering in the birthing process. She also highlights the shift towards women and families wanting their own birth experience and the desire for mentoring rather than management. The conversation explores the importance of honoring the natural process of birth and the role of the father as an advocate and supporter. It underscores the sacredness and wisdom of the birthing experience and the need to trust the body's instincts, touching on the emotional challenges and doubts that arise during pregnancy. Overall, this chat provides reassurance, wisdom, and guidance for our upcoming birth and initiation into parenthood. Whapio has been an independent midwife and educator since 1985. In 2001, she founded The Matrona, an online portal providing entry-level holistic education for midwives, doulas, and birth attendants. The focus and curriculum are centered on melding the intuitive with the academic and the mystical with the intelligent. Check out her website, The Matrona: ⁠https://www.thematrona.com⁠ The Illuminated Wise Woman: ⁠https://www.thematrona.com/the-illuminated-wise-woman⁠ The Holistic Doula Program: ⁠https://www.thematrona.com/holistic-doula-program⁠ Follow Whapio on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/whapio_and_thematrona Chapters 0:00 The Matrona: The Presence of Reassurance and Support in Birth 7:14 The Shift in Birth Culture: Seeking Sovereignty 11:56 The Importance of a Supportive Birth Team 24:18 Birth as an Altered State: Trust and Reassurance 38:04 Honoring the Transformative Experience of Birth 39:17 The Father's Role as the Perfect Intimate Advocate 43:49 Trusting Your Instincts and Embracing the Quietude 59:51 Waiting to Push: The Significance of Feeling the Baby's Head Keywords: birth, consciousness, support, reassurance, mentoring, trust, instincts, partner's role, creation of family, birth, natural birth, intervention, sacredness, wisdom, father's role, advocate, instincts, doubts, overwhelm, emotional purge, quietude phase _______________________________________ Want to work with Jeremy? Click here to learn more about life coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/11-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter! Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/support

Whapio Diane Bartlett has been an independent midwife and educator since 1985. In 2001, she founded The Matrona, an online portal providing entry-level holistic education for midwives, doulas, and birth attendants. The focus and curriculum are centered on melding the intuitive with the academic and the mystical with the intelligent. In this conversation, Whapio shares her perspective on birthing and the changes she has seen over the years, emphasizing the importance of mentoring rather than managing women during birth, the shift towards women and families making their own choices, tapping into instinctual responses, and building trust. Whapio also discusses the stages of birth, from the foothills to the portal, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for women during labor, including the need to trust the body's instincts and the role of fathers as support persons during birth. Check out her website, The Matrona: https://www.thematrona.com The Illuminated Wise Woman: https://www.thematrona.com/the-illuminated-wise-woman The Holistic Doula Program: https://www.thematrona.com/holistic-doula-program Follow Whapio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whapio_and_thematrona Keywords: midwifery, birthing, mentoring, quantum birthing, altered state, instinct, trust, stages of birth, supportive environment, labor, transition phase, act of will, trust the body, support person, fathers, holding the charge, protecting the baby, quantum midwifery Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Whapio and her Approach to Birthing 02:58 The Shift from Managing to Mentoring Women During Birth 06:15 Embracing a Quantum Perspective on Birthing 11:22 Guiding Women into an Altered State During Birth 18:37 Understanding the Stages of Birth 25:11 The Veil as the Threshold of the Portal 30:23 Creating a Supportive Environment for Women During Labor 31:50 Supporting Women in the Transition Phase of Labor 43:02 The Power of Making an Act of Will in Labor 43:32 The Role of Fathers as Support Persons 48:28 Holding the Charge: Fathers' Responsibility in Birth 59:05 Protecting the Baby: Fathers' Role in Baby Care 01:01:26 Exploring Quantum Midwifery _______________________________________ Want to work with Jeremy? Click here to learn more about life coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/11-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter! Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/support

During June 2024, our female three panelists, Dr Kara, Ashley and Iliana, took a trip to southern Washington to attend a workshop taught by a woman called Whapio. The workshop was partly about birthing, what we might call midwifery or doula training. Topics in this episode- Inelia's stories of giving birth- Empowering people around their health- The Panelists' experience with the Wise Women workshopReferences:- https://blog.ineliabenz.com/woman-the-power-of-ascension/- https://blog.ineliabenz.com/man-the-structure-of-ascension/- https://ineliabenz.com/living-on-earth-tools/create-your-own-reality-rules-of-engagement/Help Ashley train as a mystical doula:- https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-get-ash-trained-as-a-mystical-doula This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it's an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth.In this second episode of a two-part series, we go deeper into the Quietude, to then finally emerge into immediate postpartum and the life-long weaving of the story. Make sure you listen to Part One, if you haven't already.Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RETREAT - Get an amazing 10% off at BirthClassRetreat.com with code BIRTHFULNEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULAIR DOCTOR - Get up to $300 off + 3-year warranty at AirDoctorPro.com with promo code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order!FAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Healing Your Birth Story and our episode titled Are you Meditating Yet?You can connect with Whapio on Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it's an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth.In this first episode of a two-part series, we start with embarking into labor, and just past what is usually considered as transition. In Part Two, we move through the Quietude phase, all the way to the birth of the baby, the magic that happens in the first moments, and the weaving of the story that goes on forever. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RETREAT - Get an amazing 10% off at BirthClassRetreat.com with code BIRTHFULNEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULAIR DOCTOR - Get up to $300 off + 3-year warranty at AirDoctorPro.com with promo code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order!FAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Dealing with Birth Fears and our episode on Straight Talk about the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby.You can connect with Whapio on Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

PODCAST EPISODE - DR. REBECCA COHEN - “NATURAL BIRTH DOCTOR” #99 Join your host Sophia as she interviews Dr. Rebecca Cohen on her journey towards out of hospital birth support. They discuss her 9 children, herbal products, Mayan Abdominal therapy, what she brings to births, painful periods/sex/menopause/prolapse, postdates, breech, twins, shared decision making, and tearing. Rebecca Lasky Cohen, MD is a holistic women's healthcare physician specializing in pelvic wellbeing throughout all stages of women's lives. She has spent the last 30 years dedicated to working with women and has had extensive training in midwifery, family medicine, obstetrics, energetic and physical modalities and traditional healing practices from throughout the world. She is mother to nine children and is devoted to orienting women to their own inner-knowing as they thrive in sovereignty, fully realizing their vibrant health and creative potential. Her practice, Full Circle Holistic, seeks to guide women to reclaim their womb wisdom and honor the sacredness of their bodies. Rebecca recommends: •Radical Birthkeeper School: https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/radicalbirthkeeper •Whapio: http://www.mhvdoula.info/holistic-doula-program-2/ •Wild feminine book Connect with Rebecca: •Website: https://www.fullcirclelouisville.com/ •IG: @fullcircleholistic Listen here: IG: linktree in bio FB: @sophiabirth @bayareahomebirth @bornwildmidwifery Stay Wild

 In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Jess Shine.Jess is mother, wife, life lover, farmer, birthkeeper, village wise woman, adventurer, and dreamer. Life has led her to her latest big leap: her 50 acre family homestead in Northern Idaho where she is dedicated to making their place on this earth better for the next generation. She says “I'll die satisfied knowing that I made the world a better place, even if it's just for my 3 littles.”  They've got a a whole farm, milk cows, chickens, sheep, alpaca, mini donkeys, llamas, peacock, guinea hens, turkeys, cats, and, of course, dogs.  Jess found a 10 year career in the hospital as a labor and delivery nurse abruptly dissolved a few years back. She was a nurse, a good one, and then overnight wasn't — fired for following the law of informed consent and not checking a mother's cervix when the mom told her she couldn't.  Seeing the hospital thru the view of policymakers changed the way she saw her work, and losing the career she built up over a decade  rocked her to her core.  She went from a really hard, exhausting, inflammation and stress causing job to village wise woman. She learned how to help others heal by healing herself, and sharing her findings through herbalism and homeopathy. Add in mindfulness practices, plenty of fresh air and sunshine, remove the toxins as best as one can, and top it all off with love. Jess Shine shows up as a companion for the births to which she's called as a witness and a guide.She teaches natural healing and home health classes, and hosts free calls on zoom to help mothers find peace with their births and unwind their stories. Jess recently launched a program to help birth attendants and families understand the ins and outs of the hospital. She is also the director of programs at the Matrona, the school founded by Jess and I's elder teacher Whapio, and a true blessing to this world.    In this episode together we explore the concept of mothering the mother: caring for mothers in our own community through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond — & equally important — nourishing the great Mother Earth.  Enjoy. Resources: Where to find Jess:IG: @badassbirthkeeper        @shinewildfamilyfarmWebsite: https://shinewild.farm/badass-birthkeeperYour Host Mackenzie: IG: @mamapsychedelia@hunnywombdoula Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori covered by me, Mackenzie. (For more of her music, check out her Spotify)  Support the Mama Psychedelia Mission: PAYPAL: Birthkeeperkenz@gmail.comWebsite: www.hunnywomb.com -Under Construction-

In this week's episode, Mackenzie River of the Mama Psychedelia Podcast joins us to talk all about:- birthwork- psychedelics- becoming a doula- navigating expanded states of consciousnessMackenzie River is the Mama + host of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, a platform she created to explore and give voice to the psychedelic nature of the child bearing continuum and our cyclical nature on this earth. She is a practicing Holistic Doula-Birth Keeper, supporting families through the threshold of conception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum. Primarily residing & offering services in Costa Rica & Canada. She also studies traditional midwifery practices with an amazing Elder named Whapio who weaves the worlds of physiologic birth & mysticism within her teachings. Connect with Mackenzie:InstagramLearn more about Mackenzie's workCheck out the Mama Psychedelia PodcastConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin? My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their cyclical living journey. Learn how to have a better period by Spring! You can find out more HERE.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)

Anna shares her stories of the calling to serve mothers, leading her into the system as a labor and delivery nurse, and her emergence out of that world after the traumatic first full-term birth of her son. She talks about psychedelic conception, early pregnancy loss at home, her story and approach with pre-eclampsia, and her most recent fast freebirth of her second son at home. Anna's stories are her evolution as a woman and mother; stories of cultivating deep trust and instinct through birthing in her power. Follow Anna @freebirth.freelife. Whapio's Holistic Midwifery/Birthkeepers Cohort ------------------------ Thanks so much for listening. Here are some ways you can support this podcast: - Leaving a review (on Apple podcasts) if you are enjoying it - Read my book Pelvic Awakening: Connecting to Your Female Center for Transformation, Healing + Joy - Check out my Learning Library for womb massage workshops, pelvic care training + more...

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it's an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth.In this second episode of a two-part series, we go deeper into the Quietude, to then finally emerge into immediate postpartum and the life-long weaving of the story. Make sure you listen to Part One, if you haven't already.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Healing Your Birth Story and our episode on Rethinking the Pushing Stage.You can connect with Whapio on Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it's an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth.In this first episode of a two-part series, we start with embarking into labor, and just past what is usually considered as transition. In Part Two, we move through the Quietude phase, all the way to the birth of the baby, the magic that happens in the first moments, and the weaving of the story that goes on forever. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Dealing with Birth Fears and our episode on Straight Talk about the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby.You can connect with Whapio on Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Get ready because this is one of my favorite topics of all time. Consider this episode a mini crash course in birth, discussing things like what triggers labor to begin, and how it all starts, what exactly is happening inside your body and with your important labor hormones, and how we can use this understanding to “bio hack” your birth experience to support positive outcomes. We discuss the types of things that can cause birth to stall out, why contractions hurt and how to reduce that pain, and the INCREDIBLE things that happen inside your baby's body when they take their first breath. Thank you for being here, now let's dive in!   The Doctor's Websites  Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/    Resources Mentioned  BOOK: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley  HERE BOOK: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin HERE BOOK: Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read  HERE More information about the midwife and teacher, Whapio https://thematrona.com/ http://www.birthinginstincts.com/reteach-breech https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/

 In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I talk with Jamie Satori, together we dive deep into the realms of Quantum Birth keeping, birth being the blueprint of all things, and birth as transformation. Jamie came to Doula work after her own traumatic birth 13 years ago, which later led to 3 redemptive empowered births, the 4th being a self directed birth here in Costa Rica. Her first birth ushered her onto this path of midwifery and mama hood. Moving to Costa Rica supported her in healing from the rat race of the West and her own history of addiction and substance reliance. We together share how we first connected and our early journey of working alongside each other. We touch on how the brainwaves of a birthing being move through them, oxytocin and ecstasy, and the altered state that is birth and death (death being the cervix to the next universe.) We also explore how birth is inherently a spiritual act of essence coming into physicality and Jamie's own childhood connection to the sacred and how children are highly tapped into the intuitive realms and magic. We talk about supporting the rite of passage for the non-birthing parent and how important their role is on the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum of a new life, and how as birth workers we can support sovereign family led birth and follow the family's lead and to trust their inner knowing.   Jamie is a mama to four and community midwife serving in Costa Rica's southern zone. Borderless Birth is her beloved brain baby and the container that holds her soul work. She is in her eighth year serving at the gateways of birth and death, and passions include the movement towards re-humanization and reclamation of being born, birthing and dying. Following the Quantum Midwifery way (as taught by Whapio of the Matrona), Jamie believes and teaches peak human experiences as altered states of consciousness deserving of ceremony and respect.Where you can find Jamie Satori :  Website: www.borderlessbirth.comIG: @borderlessbirthResources: -Melinda Smyth https://www.alignable.com/jacksonville-fl/ceo-cake-with-melynda-smith-Sarah Kerr https://sacreddeathcare.com/about/-https://birthbreathanddeath.com/Your Host Mackenzie's offerings: https://snipfeed.co/hunnywombIG: @mamapsychedelia@hunnywombdoula   Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori covered by me, Mackenzie.(For more of her music, check out her Spotify)

With strict and sometimes oppressive licensing and regulatory requirements, the average midwife has to prioritize maintaining their license over the experience of the birthing person. Today I am so grateful to introduce you to Whapio Bartlett. Whapio has been an Independent Midwife for over 30 years, attending women and families in birth and educating women in the Arts of Midwifery and Healing. She also teaches Homeopathy and is affiliated with HANA (Hahnemann Academy of North America). She speaks and frequently writes about Quantum Midwifery and Returning Birth to the Family. In our conversation, we explore what it means to be a wisdom keeper, her wise woman midwifery care model, and how you can become a birthkeeper who meets the educational standards while maintaining the integrity of what it means to be a person attending to birth. You're going to love this episode. [00:13:11] Conversation With The Creator [00:19:11] Altered States [00:32:32] Trust & Transparency [00:47:30] Becoming a Birth Attendant [00:52:33] What's Behind the Title of Midwife [01:06:27] The Light of New Birth [01:21:50] The Wise Woman Midwifery Care Model [01:30:22] Decriminalizing Heart-Centered Medical Care Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/94 Made possible by: FullWell - use our code BELOVED10 for 10% off their high-quality prenatal vitamins! Organifi - use our code BELOVED for 20% off their green and red juice for a natural boost to your energy and mood! BiOptimizers - use our code BELOVED for 10% off supplements plus free gut health goodies! BIRTHFIT - use our code BELOVED to get one month FREE in the B! Community! Connect with Whapio Bartlett: Website | TheMatrona.com Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona Connect with me: Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Practice: BelovedHolistics.com Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theholisticobgyn/message

In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast with Allison Tree, we dive into her journey of evolution through mothering. Allison is a mama of three, she moved to Panama from the USA with two of her boys, and free birthed her third son when she settled into her life there . Allison is a massage therapist, herbalist and birth keeper. She started her birth path off as a Doula, and found a deeper level of education in traditional midwifery was what was being called for in her community and thus she moved forward with those studies with Whapio and the Matrona. Together we discuss her own personal medicine experiences with Yopo & Ayahuasca, connecting with future children in ceremony and dream states, the potency of addressing our shadow with the assistance of plant medicine ceremonies before becoming parents, placenta encapsulation & healing benefits and so much more. Enjoy!Resources: Where you can find Allison: IG: @renegade_magic_mama  https://www.instagram.com/renegade_magic_mama/FB: Allison TreeMackenzie's offerings: https://snipfeed.co/hunnywombIG: @mamapsychedeliahttps://www.instagram.com/mamapsychedelia/@hunnywombdoulahttps://www.instagram.com/hunnywombdoula/Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori covered by me, Mackenzie.(For more of her music, check out her Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wf55RQ8QUEzAA2SeXDWSh?si=H-tnVLtzR2OoHnLU1ztOpw

Welcome to this quick update about the podcast. It's been a couple years since I started this podcast to create a space for sharing ideas about birth that were a little unconventional. While it has been a journey so far, I have recently been feeling called to rebrand this podcast to something that resonates more specifically with the range of concepts I talk about here, and I was struck with some inspiration for that, so what was the Journey to Homebirth podcast is now the Unschooled Homebirth podcast. Why unschooled? Well, I am anything but untrained in birth at this point, having completed a birth educator certification, holistic doula certification, a year long intensive birthkeeper and family advocate training with the amazing Whapio of the Matrona, and countless prenatal acupuncture courses and working with families for nearly 15 years, so unschooled isn't in regard to the information provided here. The spirit I'm trying to capture is that birth isn't about following textbooks, it's not about following science or evidence, those are all good things, but there's something so much deeper, fundamental truths that science can't yet explain, but are even more valid than science when it comes to the natural facts of birth.I'm hoping this change will reflect that this podcast isn't about the regular birth stuff, there's already great podcasts for that, so you won't hear an entire episode here dedicated to natural methods of induction, because instead I talk about how we need to harmonize with nature's cycle to understand timing of labor and how to take cues from nature about induction if it's needed. You won't hear an entire episode dedicated to best postpartum practices, because instead I talk about the heart connection and the importance of the West guiding energetic of Earth energy you are developing with your baby during this time and the sacredness of that time. This podcast isn't about quick tips that only work for half the moms, instead it's a way to unschool yourself from the mainstream information so you can be open to exploring your own unique experience through the lens of nature, nature that is true for all of us, not just some of us. My sources are philosophy, spirituality, life and cultural studies, which comes across as unconventional methods, but in the years I've been doing this, it's these methods that have provided my clients the opportunity to experience the most profound births and develop deep bonds in their families as they expand into greater versions of themselves by doing the deep work that comes with the transformation of each pregnancy and birth. This doesn't come from learning the same old birth information.Initially, I taught the same old stuff as I was taught in my educator courses, the same stuff everyone is teaching, and it was mostly luck whether a family had a good outcome or not, but that wasn't good enough for me. So I stopped teaching until I uncovered the deep truths that I found through ancient philosophy, things I found in Chinese medicine using the Yi Jing and the Dao De Jing, and the Huai Nan Zi, and then adding in more Earth and Universe based philosophies through ancient Druid and Celtic philosophies, the Cycles of the Year and the connections of human beings with nature. And when I finally understood this, and entire philosophy of birth and the birth cycle emerged, and this is what I knew I was here to teach. Don't Miss Circle Magic for Homebirth, a mini birth course

Jennifer graciously shares her origin story with us, including her own birth experiences (2 midwife attended and one freebirth), her journey of learning about birth from Gloria Lemay, Jeannine Parvati Baker, Whapio and Michel Odent, two birth center apprenticeship experiences, and the multiple initiations and reckonings she has experienced that have brought her to a […]

Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows.Whapio, a midwife and founder of The Matrona, explores the modern management of pushing, and challenges our preconceived notions in the process. She gets into pushing’s effects on the baby, and on the perineum, which receives most of the exertion. And what can you do to be prepared for this stage of the birthing process.Here's the original episode in full. For more Birthful, visit the show page. For new episodes out each week, subscribe to Birthful. You can connect with us on Instagram @birthfulpodcast  and email us at info@birthful.com.

Hey beautiful beings, thank you for listening to another Daydreaming Wolves episode, you are so appreciated!  In this interview I spoke to Marissa of Cyclical Body about body fluency, cyclical self-care and embodiment - as you know all things I am curiously exploring at the moment. I am working with Marissa and am in her membership program, so it feels really exciting to share just a few of the things I am learning from her with you today. Here is some of what we talked about: - Living in deeper harmony with our bodies - Our menstrual cycles as teachers - Finding more inclusive, authentic and open language around our bodies - Learning to really listen and following our stories  - Shifting out of seeing our bodies as enemies  - Finding gateways of embodied exploration Here is what Marissa says about her work:  I offer menstrual cycle education and holistic womb wellness guidance from an earth & body based perspective. My entrance into this work comes through birth work, studying with Whapio of the Matrona and Rachelle Garcia Seliga of Innate Traditions Postpartum. I was led to this path particularly through the ancestral elements of womb work, and at some point fell in love with the menstrual cycle and it’s been my teacher ever since. In the last year I have deepened into pelvic work through studying Holistic Pelvic Care with Tami Kent. I’m endlessly amazed by the wisdom of our bodies and the creative resilience moving through us. I am deeply informed by all the plant friends that have graciously found me on my path, as well as the territories that i’ve been held by – san diego, occupied kumeyaay land and recently lyons, colorado, occupied ute land. You can learn more about her here: https://cyclicalbody.com/ And this is her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclicalbody/ :: About me and the Daydreaming Wolves podcast :: My name is Yarrow -  I am a queer writer, body worker, web designer and comforter. My podcast and the community I’ve built around it is meant to support soft folks in reclaiming embodiment, creative expression, a connection to nature and everyday magic. On Daydreaming Wolves you’ll find a mix of deep dive conversations with beautiful people who are exploring things that feel good and solo episodes in which I am sharing how to guides and magical food for thought with you. I enjoy bringing people together into a community that loves to play with plants, writes together and creates everyday rituals to make life feel more beautiful. My program, Embodied Magic  is an affordable and well-curated monthly course and community. It celebrates weirdness and explores ways in which self-care can help us reclaim joyful and sustainable forms of resistance. It's available to all Patrons and you can learn more here: http://www.daydreamingwolves.com/wild-embodiment/ I am not on social media anymore because I want to focus on creating indy media like my podcasts, compare myself less often and spent little time on my phone. This means I have more energy to nurture my communities and make cool things for you! If you’d like to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: http://www.daydreamingwolves.com/embodied-magic/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. You will also get my free mini course on embodied magic. I also run a web design, tech support and small business mentoring studio over here: yarrowdigital.com/

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really the best way? Does it support physiology? And what effect does it have on the baby, and on the perineum that’s receiving the brunt of that exertion? The fabulous Whapio is here to tell us more. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-pushing-stage   Support our sponsors: Go to warbyparker.com/birthful to order your free Home Try-On’s today. Go to takecareof.com and use code BIRTHFUL for 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins   Tell me what you want in 2019: fill out the short survey at Birthful.com/2019!   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Click to grab my free postpartum plan   And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

You are in for a special treat! Start off the hour with the musical selection “Dandelion” by Heather Maloney and then be intrigued & inspired by the first interview clip featuring Linda Conroy, conference founder, speaking with Thistle Pettersen. After a brief musical interlude of “The Spirit of the Plants” by Lisa Thiel, you’ll hear how YOU CAN WIN A FREE TICKET to the conference followed by interview excerpts with conference keynote speaker, Isla Burgess from New Zealand and author of “Weeds Heal: A Working Herbal” and “Notes from a Biophilic Garden: Reconnecting People, Plants and Inscape” released in 2017. After the excerpt with Ms. Burgess, enjoy Thistle’s song “We Are More” before being reminded again of how to win a free ticket to the conference. After that, hear an interview excerpt with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, world-renowned doctor & herbalist, in which she talks about her offerings at the conference as another keynote speaker. Then hear the song “Corn Mother” by Lisa Thiel before enjoying the final interview excerpt with intensive workshop presenter, Whapio, an elder Midwife and Educator who talks about her workshop on sexuality as a path to the divine. Finally, round off the hour with Sekhmet SheOwl’s commentary on the importance of women gathering to study and co-create woman-centered culture amidst and surrounded by the natural world. Thanks for staying tuned to WLRN! Learn more about the conference here: www.midwestwomensherbal.com/. Listen carefully to this special edition on the Midwest Women’s Herbal conference for your chance to WIN a FREE TICKET to gather with amazing women healers, herbalists and creatives in the beautiful woods of central Wisconsin June 1st-3rd 2018.

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing and monitoring it, when really, it’s an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing woman deep into laborland. How can we better describe what she goes through? Whapio describes the holistic stages of birth and tells us more. In this second episode of a 2 part series, we go deeper into laborland, to then finally emerge during immediate postpartum and life as a family. Last week, in Part 1, we started with embarking into labor, and got as far as just past what is usually considered as transition. Go back and listen to that episode first, if you haven’t already.

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing and monitoring it, when really, it’s an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing woman deep into laborland. How can we better describe what she goes through? Whapio describes the holistic stages of birth and tells us more. In this first episode of a 2 part series, we start with embarking into labor, and just past what is usually considered as transition. Next week we move through the “rest and be thankful” phase, all the way to the birth of the baby, the magic that happens in the first moments, and the weaving of the story that goes on for ever.