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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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Future Generations Podcast with Dr. Stanton Hom

Weekly discussions with incredible influencers in Health Freedom, Self-Heal

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The Future Generations podcast is for practitioners, professionals, parents who are committed to natural living and health freedom and especially our future generations. Powerful weekly conversations with doctors, scientists, influencers and parents that have catalyzed the transformation of families, communities and the planet with their expertise, inspiration and leadership in natural living, brilliance, and self-healing.
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"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

Stephanie Greunke, RD and Dr. Elana Roumell, ND

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Join Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show and share personal stories, so you leave each episode with practical tips to be a proactive parent! Guests discuss topics like pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, pediatric health, holistic health, parenting tips, maternal mental health, and prevention tips. We answer paren ...
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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Bivens and Matthew Bivens

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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast is a weekly podcast about home birth and our decision to go from a traditional hospital birth with an OBGYN to a natural birth at home with midwives. This is a raw and honest show that explores homebirth from every angle. We talk about the fears and judgements thrown at you when you choose home birth. We share resources that we found tremendously helpful for understanding our birthing options. We confess the magic and craziness in preparing for pregn ...
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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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Rockstar Birth Radio

Shalome Stone - Rockstar Birth

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Welcome to Rockstar Birth Radio! I'm your host Shalome and this podcast is for pregnant mamas who are seeking a fabulous birth experience. So let's step away from the scary and fearful view of birth and dive into the rich birthing wisdom and powerful birth stories, to inspire you to rock your birth, your way.
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Birth. It is everywhere. Literally. Every day with each birth there are new stories to be told, wisdom to be shared and knowledge to be learned. Elizabeth Bachner sees birth in a unique way: As life lessons that help us grow as spiritual beings having human experiences. Childbirth is her prose, her jam, and her calling. We are your safe space for the sharing of those experiences from all different perspectives and many walks of life. Through curious conversation and storytelling, there is al ...
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Dearest Doula with Nathalie Saenz

Nathalie Saenz chats with top birth workers and birth experts such as Demetria Clark & Maria Pokluda, with Inspiration from Ina May Gaskin, Penny Simkin, Pam England, and Sheila Kitzinger.

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On Dearest Doula we will learn about a host of birth related topics from top professionals in our field, and connect with doulas and other birth workers so they can share their wisdom with you. Our topic based shows are chock-full of knowledge bombs, tips and resources that you can arm yourself with and add to your doula arsenal of awesomeness. Our birth worker features are all near and dear to my heart, and I invite you to let their journey light your path. Listening to their struggles, the ...
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Moms are not the only ones who feel nervous about birth, dads often do, too! Here are some pro tips for dads from an experienced dad who has had a hospital birth, birth center birth, & home birth. Dads, soak in the education & learn how to feel more confident prior to birth! Resources Mentioned: The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson: https:/…
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Most aspects of having a baby rest solely on the mother. One of the biggest things I hear from partners during pregnancy, labor, and after their baby arrives is that they don't know what to do. They feel useless and like they can't help. Or they feel like there is nothing for them to do. There are many things partners and dads can do to support mom…
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How can you utilize the power and intention of prayer for your birth? Regardless of your faith, setting intentions for your birth experience can be a big part of preparation for the experience. Today’s guest, Josephine Breen, weaves her faith into her birth story of her daughter Myriam. Josephine was born at home, and always remembers her mother be…
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In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom interviews Dr. Lona Cook, a dedicated chiropractor who has brought chiropractic care into public school systems. Dr. Cook shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced, and the transformative impact chiropractic care has had on students and staff in schools. They discuss the potential future of integrating …
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With warmer weather comes more insects and the potential for bug bites. As with any topic, pregnancy adds an additional layer of concern about bug bites. When you are pregnant, increased skin sensitivity can make itchy or painful bug bites more bothersome. Some illnesses spread by insects, like the Zika virus, pose additional dangers during pregnan…
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Ashley Schein is a mother, a writer, and a writing workshop facilitator. She leads workshops, both in person and over zoom. In this episode she talks about the benefits of writing and sharing your birth story in a safe space, and gives some guidance on how to get started so that your story can unfold naturally and beautifully on the page. Ashley al…
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Steph and Elana are excited to wrap up Season 12 and catch up on some life updates in this episode. Elana shares updates on her journey through mold detoxing, upcoming summer plans, and how her weaning process went. While Steph shares a big upcoming trip along with tools she uses to help her move out of a burnout state. They love sharing the raw an…
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In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom speaks with Gail Macrae, a dedicated nurse who stepped away from traditional healthcare to become an advocate for informed consent and patient empowerment. Gail discusses her journey through nursing school, her challenges during COVID, and her transition into advocacy through the organization Remnant Healthcare. The…
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All expectant mothers experience some level of anxiety or fear about the unpredictability of labor. Not only can it be stressful to have anxiety about giving birth, but research shows fear of birth can negatively impact your birth experience. There will always be unknowns about how your labor will unfold. The good news is that there are many strate…
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Melissa Thormahlen knows how to give me “all the feels.” I knew her story would impact many when her first email to me about her birth story had me tearing up. She experienced most of her birthing experience at home with her first baby Emeline, before transferring to a hospital and having a beautiful birth. For Tyler, baby number 2, she knew she wa…
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Nothing can put a damper on a gorgeous sunny day quite like finding a tick attached to your child. If finding a tick instantly amps up your anxiety about Lyme disease or other infections you are NOT alone! We know there are SO many amazing benefits to being outside and spending time in nature, so we want to help you feel empowered to handle ticks a…
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Many moms are afraid to advocate for themselves in the hospital. But that shouldn't be the case! Nurse Christina joins us today to tell us all about how she advocates for her patients and how they can advocate for themselves! Resources Mentioned: The Midwife's Apprentice book: https://www.amazon.com/Midwifes-Apprentice-Karen-Cushman/dp/0547722176 C…
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Stanton Hom hosts breathwork expert Andrew Genovese, who shares his experiences and insights about the transformative power of rites of passage for men. Andrew discusses the importance of initiating men to become true leaders and protectors in society by reconnecting with nature and their divine essence. He recounts his …
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A pediatrician is the primary care provider for your child from birth through early adulthood. They offer crucial support in monitoring growth, administering immunizations, and diagnosing illnesses. A pediatrician also provides guidance on health and development and will assist you in navigating caring for your child. There are many factors to cons…
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“Is my body able to give birth?” This is one of the questions that Christina Winsnes asked herself as she prepared for the home birth of her second child, after an unplanned cesarean birth with her first child Emma. With the support of her husband Yeti and the rest of her team, Christina took time during her second pregnancy to deal with fears and …
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In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom welcomes back Dr. Kelly Brogan for a profound conversation on her personal and professional transformation. Dr. Kelly, initially known for her role as a renegade psychiatrist and vocal critic of pharmaceutical practices, discusses her evolution towards reclaiming her sovereignty, freedom, health, and femininity. She…
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Steph interviews Krystle from Expecting and Empowered about postpartum fitness, including c-section recovery and exercise. Krystle is a physical therapist who has treated hundreds of pregnancy and postpartum patients. She’s poured 12+ years of knowledge working with women into her app and the education on her platform. In this episode, they discuss…
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Fifty years ago, you went to the doctor, and whatever they told you was the correct answer. They were the experts and the gatekeepers of information. Today, doctors are still experts, but access to information is widely available to patients. There has been a major shift in patients being informed, especially concerning pregnancy and birth. Ideally…
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How does the experience of one birth influence the plans for births that follow? Today we chat with Emilee Petrill, and we pack a lot into a sub-hour conversation. Emilee has experienced a hospital birth with her first son Corbyn, a birthing center for her son Penn and finally a home birth for her son Moxy. She walks us through the processes and de…
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Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children and today’s special guest. On today’s episode, we talk about her NEW BOOK Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience! Dr. Song teaches us what Whole Child Re…
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In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom interviews Eyla Cuenca, a seasoned birth doula, educator, and birth trauma alchemist. The discussion explores the transformative power of birth and Eyla's comprehensive doula training program. Eyla shares insights into the evolution of birth practices, the critical role of doulas in navigating the cultural, legal, a…
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Our modern cultures teaches us that we should fear birth. But that just isn't true! Regardless, many of us still have fears and concerns surrounding birth that are very hard for us to work through. In this episode, Aly McClain, registered nurse, homebirth mama, & producer of the Peaceful Homebirth podcast & previous Empowered Birth podcast, shares …
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Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are expecting your first baby, already have kids, or listen to this podcast because you help support new moms, I hope you feel celebrated today. I want to thank you for being a part of this podcast and for the honor of allowing me to be with you on your journey to motherhood. To celebrate Mother’s Day, you can get 50…
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You see a midwife or OBGYN because they are the experts in prenatal care, pregnancy, and birth. They are trained to identify risks, ensure you and your baby are healthy, and assist you in navigating pregnancy and childbirth. In the nine months you are pregnant, you can expect to have around 14 prenatal appointments. Each appointment allows your car…
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Can you approach birth from both a statistics and research-driven mind as well as with an intention to connect more deeply spiritually? YES! And our birth story today is an example of that. Ashton Parker shares her home birth journey with us. First with a good hospital birth for her first child, which included 5 hours of pushing. Then considered an…
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This is a follow up birth story with baby #4 with Jenna Slot of the oh so popular episode 41 where we discuss her surprise PFO diagnosis. That episode was republished just before this one in Episode 194. In Jenna's words: "We'll talk about my 4th birth story, which started with my water breaking in the elevator at work (work for me is as a labor an…
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This is a replay of Episode 41! Stick around because Jenna and I met up 4 years after this episode and recorded her most recent birth story! It is wild. So start here, and continue to episode 195 for the follow up story! XOXO- Heidi Jenna is an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse established in one of the busiest L&D hospitals in the country. Tune…
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Steph interviews Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a nationally known women's health expert and board-certified OBGYN, about perimenopause. As a menopause expert, Dr. Shepherd offers education and tools that allow women to find solutions and, feel seen and heard as they enter menopause. In this interview, they discuss, what perimenopause is and when it starts,…
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In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom interviews a special guest, Landon Starbuck. She is a mom of three, and a former billboard charting artist. Landon sits down to share her journey from Hollywood to starting a nonprofit aimed at fighting child exploitation. This conversation covers Landon and her husband's efforts to raise awareness about the exploit…
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Your care provider is the cornerstone of your prenatal care and birth experience. You will work with this expert resource throughout pregnancy to make critical decisions. Choosing your care provider is more nuanced than having a midwife for a home birth or an OB/GYN for a birth at a hospital. Your comfort and trust in your care provider is more imp…
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Today I chat with Gina Mundy about having a safe childbirth in a hospital. Pitocin should have their feelings hurt right now. Trigger warning as we discuss the stuff no one wants to think about, but that we all need to think about. Maternal and Fetal demise mentioned. Birth injuries mentioned. In her own words: I am an attorney specializing in chil…
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We’re entering a new phase of the podcast! In addition to our episodes that feature Matthew and me discussing some topic related to home birth, we’re publishing our conversations with moms and families who have experienced home birth along with professionals and thought leaders on the subject. First to kick off this endeavor is our chat with Jenny …
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