Best Traditional Midwifery Podcasts (2024)

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37. Traditional Midwifery and Birth Medicine Ways of the Andes in Peru -Cynthia Ingar 1:07:35

3d ago1:07:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Cynthia Ingar who is a Peruvian carrier and teacher of ancestral woman medicine and traditions. She is a medical anthropologist, Birth Guardian/Doula, Pregnancy-Postpartum Guardian, women’s health educator, and mother of two boys and a girl who were birthed at home…

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Embracing The Body With Edie Bartley 1:15:40

6d ago1:15:40

1:15:40

In this epsiode, Oni Blecher speaks with Edie Barltey. Edie is a Sexologist and Art therapist with a background in psychotherapy. Edie has also complted her doula training and has assisted birth. Her approach as both a therapist and a human being is open minded, non-judgmental and heart centred. Edie’s work aims to normalise conversations around se…

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The Importance of Gathering for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Sali and Naomi 40:00

27d ago40:00

40:00

Today I speak with Sali McIntyre and Naomi Jannsson. Sali is an antenatal educator, author midwife, Arvigo practitioner and teacher, and mother of four adult children, all born at home. She also runs Heart and Soul of Wellness which is a wellness centre in Murwillumbah where she runs pregnancy and postpartum groups, amongst many more offerings. Nao…

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36. Microdosing with the Menstrual Cycle and the Moon -Leslie Draffin 1:09:09

1M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I chat with Leslie Draffin. Leslie is a Certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Somatic Embodiment Coach, and podcast host. She is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves thro…

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Proposed Changes to Homebirth in Australia with Fiona O'Shaughnessy 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

In this episode, Oni Blecher speaks with Fiona O'Shaughnessy. Fiona is a mum of 3, doula, childbirth educator, independent consumer representative for the Northern NSW LHD and a consumer advocate, representing the charity Hygieia Health. She's speaking to us today in her capacity working with Hygieia. Hygieia Health is dedicated to the sacred work …

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PBB Outreach Hub: Origins and Evolution, with Sally and Annalee 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

"This is so needed!" PBB weaving love into our community In this episode, Annalee and Sally, two of the founders of PBB Media and former presenters of our show, get together to discuss the history of our Outreach Hub, how it started and how it has evolved over time and all that it has to offer our community. The PBB Outreach Hub offers free baby an…

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In The Life of Two Midwifery Students, Xanthe and Tallulah 1:22:29

4M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

In this episode, Oni Blecher interviews Tallulah and Xanthe. Both are Bachelor of Midwifery students in the final year of their studies. Tallulah grew up on Bundjalung Country and was immersed in a community that favoured an integrative approach to healthcare and wellness, Tallulah felt an innate pull to participate. Along her journey, she felt a d…

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Gentle Traditional Medicine with Naomi Jansson 1:11:58

4M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

In this episode, Oni Blecher interviews Naomi Jannson. With over 20 years of experience as a health professional, Naomi weaves a wealth of expertise from diverse healthcare settings to provide clinical care and education. Naomi inherited a strong relationship with Traditional Medicine from birth, growing up within a Traditional Medicine household a…

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35. Enlightened Birth: What Resides in the Root -Kate Coletti 1:14:13

5M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I talk with Kate Coletti. Together we journey deep into the world of Birth & holistic pelvic care. Kate shares about her personal journey as a young body worker turned midwife then Mother, and her devotion to working with women in birth as well as in her hands on hands in body…

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Holy Waters ~ A Homeopathic Journey into Healing the Waters & Waters That Heal 1:18:14

5M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

💦Let’s dive in, while I literally take a bath 😆… to the world of holy and healing waters. This journey is one of discovering the benefits of therapeutic hydrogen water, holy springs, homeopathics and imprinted water crystallized into ice… Water glyphs… Crystallized grief as tears… Holy prayers to heal the waters… and so much more. This is a meander…

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Born at Home Film with Amanda Banks 47:20

5M ago47:20

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In this epsiode, Oni Blecher speaks with Amanda Banks, co creator and producer of the new film Born at Home. Empowered by the homebirth of her second child in 2020, Amanda, together with long term dear friend Eleanor, set out to create a film exploring Homebirth in QLD. Amanda is mother of two children, both born at home. She has always had a passi…

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Hydrogen water, Teraherz & PEMF Frequency Tech, & the Vagus Nerve 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

Explore with me the huge potentials of these two major holistic healing revolutions, and the interface they have with our biological cellular function and our parasympathetic nervous system. This is a brief intro to my personal journey with these modalities, but more will soon come in part 2 where I will dive into the science a bit more. Visit me a…

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Eric Interview~ Initiations of Fatherhood, Free Birth & the Alchemical Marriage 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Join Eric and I on a lovely conversational journey into the realms of fatherhood, free birth, initiation experiences and more, looking through the lens of Alchemy. For more on Eric and Appy’s Mystical Marriage offering, check out their Instagram @thewildmystics And for more on my (Ala Anila’s) offerings visit bio.site/nourishedwaters where you can …

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34. Mama meets Psychedelic Therapy -Micah Stover 1:28:55

6M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Micah Stover. Micah is a psychedelic somatic therapist working with clients healing from complex trauma. Her work revolves around supporting women and mothers in their path to reclaim agency and embodiment from systemic patriarchal oppression. Micah has a book call…

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Breastfeeding and Postpartum: Navigating Transition with Dr. Michelle Gerbi 1:11:15

6M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

In this interview, Oni Blecher interviews Dr Michelle Gerbi. With a background as a chiropractor, perinatal health coach, functional medicine provider, certified perinatal health coach, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and international board-certified lactation consultant, Michelle has had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the challe…

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Lev Interview ~Fathers in Birth, Initiatic Experiences, & Initiated Men Becoming Fathers 1:23:48

7M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

Join me for this lovely interview with Lev, a father of two little boys who has a wonderful perspective and insights to share around Initiation and the fatherhood experience, relating to birth, how men hold space for women, and for other men. It was a privilege to sit with a father, something I don't normally do, to talk about birth. Join us on thi…

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Dr. Howard Chilton: Baby's Brains and Responsive Parenting 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Public Service Announcement: Would you like to support us ? We are raising money for our NFP and podcast to obtain an office space and podcast recording studio for 2024. Our goal is $10, 000 AUD and any donation big or small is helpful ! If you're interested in supporting us, please email us at hello@pbbmedia.org for more information. If you're not…

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Yin and Taoist approaches to parenthood with Tahnee Taylor 1:34:35

8M ago1:34:35

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In this episode, Oni Blecher speaks with Tahnee Taylor. Tahnee is a yoga teacher with a deep and resonant love of Yin Yoga and how it meets the alchemical magic of Taoism. She is also a practitioner of Chi Nei Tsang, which is a Taoist abdominal massage and she is a passionate advocate for the inherent shamanic wisdom of the body - hers, yours, ours…

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33. Earth Mama's Medicine Bundle -Veladya Chapman 1:25:43

8M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Veladya Chapman of Veladya Organica (previously known over the years as Earth Mama Medicine). Veladya is a mother and herbalist, living and homesteading in rural Georgia. Along with herbalism, Veladya studies and teaches breathwork, entheogens, womb wisdom and holi…

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Pelvic Physio: Optimising Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Ruth Schubert 1:10:00

8M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

In this episode, Oni Blecher speaks with Ruth Schubert. Ruth is a physiotherapist for 20 years. She Schubert is inspired to help her clients lead a beautiful life. She believes in building resilience through developing a strong body and calm mind. Throughout her career, Ruth realised her passion in caring for women, and her own pregnancy and recove…

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Twin Life with Natalie Woods 1:13:08

8M ago1:13:08

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In today's episode, Oni Blecher speaks with Natalie Woods. Natalie Woods is a twin mother to two boys, River and Jarrah. She lives in the Northern Rivers with her partner Dan. She’s also a writer and community builder, which has led her to think deeply about the storytelling that is available for parents of multiples and also the importance of find…

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Stillbirth: A Father's Story, with Nyck Jeanes 1:22:24

9M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

In this interview, Oni speaks with local father Nyck Jeanes. Nyck is also a musician, producer, independent journalist, and as one close friend describes him; a social engineer; he’s out to help change the way we relate to one another, understand the world around us and live our lives. This interview was recorded nearly two years ago and with flood…

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Die to Live: Bodhisattvas, and Aghora, Death as Initiator: A Samhain Special 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

Bodhisattvas, Aghora, Magdalena, and Death as Initiator… This Halloween, Samhain, Day of the Dead, All Hallow’s Eve special is a deep dive into a world of spirits and spirituality, and some perhaps unexpected revelations about it all. As always, please subscribe, share, help me build this vision! Your support helps keep me going :) And find me on I…

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Parenting As Social Activism with Robin Grille 1:28:10

9M ago1:28:10

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Robin Grille Is a psychotherapist, psychologist, author, mentor, speaker, and educator. His work seeks to restore relationships to their natural flow and balance: include family relationships, partnerships, workplace relationships, and relationship to self. His work enlivens relationship to vocation, to community, and to the natural world that surr…

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32. Mothering the Mother -Jess Shine 1:40:57

10M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Motherhood: Holding it Tenderly with Jacqui Lewis 1:24:34

10M ago1:24:34

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This episode is a conversation between Oni Blecher and Jacqui Lewis. Jacqui Lewis is a meditation teacher, mentor, an author of four books, a Tedx Speaker, and hosts leadership programs globally. She co-founded The Broad Place, a global school sharing ancient knowledge and modern neuroscience, tools and experiences for higher grade living with Arra…

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31. The Greatest Hunter for the Truth: Iboga Medicine -Levi Barker 53:13

10M ago53:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview the second papa to ever come on the show, Levi Barker, a father and steward of Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica who approached me with a desire to share his story. Levi came to Iboga about 14 years ago due to an opiate addiction. After coming to the medicine him…

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40. Coldness in the Uterus 1:52:22

11M ago1:52:22

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Metztli López Torres In this sharing we will describe what is coldness in the uterus and some of the symptoms as well as some remedies we can use to improve discomforts. All these will be under the lens of traditional midwifery of Mexico. + Plus Live Q&A "Ask the Aunties" specifically for pregna…

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39. Remembering Nettles 1:43:56

12M ago1:43:56

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org Featuring Raeanne Madison Join us to as we share teachings about traditional foods, approaches to working with families in meal planning, and the unique conditions that Indigenous communities may contend with when meal planning for postpartum. + Plus Live Q&A "Ask the Aunties" specifically for pregnant & …

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Samantha Neal: In Deep Relationship with The Menstrual Cycle 1:07:15

12M ago1:07:15

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In this episode, Oni Blecher brings you an interview with menstrual educator Samantha Neal. Samantha has been working for over six years, contributing to the field of menstruation by way of workshops, comprehensive online education programs, private mentorship and circle facilitation. Samantha is within a new wave of menstrual educators, approachin…

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Birth asThreshold~ ‘Io Mele’s Birth 57:40

12M ago57:40

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As an intro to my world of thresholds, I will begin with the most primal initiation I may ever have, the birth of my first baby, my son ‘Io Mele. Listen to the patter of rain while I share this intimate piece of my own history, as well as how it relates to the overall work of initiation and walking between worlds. As always, please subscribe, share…

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Jane Hardwicke Collings: Bringing Birth Trauma Out of the Dungeons 34:10

1y ago34:10

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In this Episode, Oni Blecher interviews Jane Hardwicke Collings. Jane has spent decades in the realms of birth education and ther wider work of reconnecting women with their sacred rites of passage. Jane started and runs the School of Shamanic Woman Craft and the Charity organisation Hygieia Health; revolutionising maternity care in Australia to mi…

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Sacred Fatigue 1:33:21

1y ago1:33:21

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The liminal space of sleep deprivation. Every parent knows it. And many others experience it as well, for various reasons. But what is the true gift behind this? There is so much more than meets the eye. Let's explore the threshold of this sacred rite of sleep deprivation, and what you may find within this time. As always, please subscribe, share, …

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Whapio and the Matrona 1:11:54

1y ago1:11:54

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Welcome to Whapio, the incredible midwife and teacher who created the Matrona online midwifery and doula programs. She is a powerhouse and channel for incredible knowledge and wisdom not only on physiologic birth and empowerment, but so many other layers of wisdom keeping that relate to all aspects of life, and threshold work of all kinds. We discu…

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Rhea Dempsey on BayFM's Make a Change show 19:25

1y ago19:25

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Dione from Make a Change on BayFM interviews Rhea Dempsey and Sally Cusack on birth trauma and related events coming up in the region for #birthtraumaawarenessweek 16 - 22 July 2023. Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator, counsellor and author, will be in conversation with Jerusha Sutton from the Birth Time documentary team on Thursday 13 July 2023 at …

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38. Sovereignty from First Breath 2:01:49

1y ago2:01:49

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/podcast Featuring Alaska Native Birthworkers Community The Alaska Native Birthworkers Community's mission is to serve Alaska Native birthing families so that they feel supported, well cared for, and full of the information they need to make confident choices around reproductive health, birthing, and parenthood…

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Tane Luna: Evolving Obstetrics 40:35

1y ago40:35

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In Today's episode, Oni Blecher will be interviewing Tane Luna, A Spanish obstetrician that is working as the head os Obstetrics at Lismore Base Hospital. Tane has had vast experience working in many models of care, including a period of time with Medicins Sans Frontiers in Africa and the Middle East. She shares her views and experience of Obstetri…

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37. Meditation: The Science of Self-Love 1:09:21

1y ago1:09:21

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Micaela López Self-love begins with feeling and connecting with our bodies. We will explore the power of the heart, mind and body to fall in love with ourselves again. Oftentimes, we take care of others and neglect ourselves. Now is the time to relax and be present. You will be guided through meditati…

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30. Between the Sacred Realms -Lindsey Wise 1:34:08

1y ago1:34:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this Episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Lindsey Wise. This may just be my favourite episode to date. One of the most moving conversations of my life and truly an answered prayer to share this type of soul medicine with those seeking it. Together Lindsey and I explore the sacredness of Birth, Death, Loss,…

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36. An Urban Diné Birth Story 1:42:15

1y ago1:42:15

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Lakota Scott LaKota Scott is Diné mother from White Mesa, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a Certificate in Natural Childbirth, a doula, a childbirth educator, and an Indigenous health advocate. She completed her naturopathic medical training at the National Un…

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Researcher Alysha-leigh Fameli: PTSD in Birth 1:12:04

1y ago1:12:04

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This epsiode is a conversation between Annalee Atia and Alysha-leigh Fameli. Alysha-leigh is PhD student/Registered Psychologist University of Sydney. Alicia-leigh has already undertaken important research to recognise childbirth related PTSD and it's impact on the early mother-infant relationship. She has also worked on a study titled ‘Assessment …

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35. Stories of Indigenous Motherhood: my VBAC journey 1:06:32

1y ago1:06:32

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Aiyana Sanchez Mother of three, Chehalis and Nisqually descendant. Soon-to-be graduate of the Native Pathways program at the Evergreen State College. + Plus Live Q&A "Ask the Aunties" specifically for pregnant & new families! www.indigenous-midwifery.org…

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29. Healing Hypothyroidism with Ceremony, Plant Medicine, & Prayer -Stéphanie Liévana 59:35

1y ago59:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Stéphanie Liévana, a mama of one, living in a small off grid ‘town’ in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Stéphanie is a dear sister and inspiration in my life, walking the path of a medicine woman. In our time together Stéphanie shares some of her life’s journey. She wa…

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28. Who Doulas the Doula? -Bri Aberdeen 1:46:30

1+ y ago1:46:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Bri Aberdeen. Bri started her journey of learning about her life giving body at the age of 22 and soon after became a practicing birth and postpartum doula. She’s been serving in this capacity ever since and in her 30 years on earth she’s always been inspired by ma…

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34. Motherhood and Healing Ancestral Wounds 1:51:16

1+ y ago1:51:16

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Diana Mena & Jamie Weber What ancestral wounds affect your community? What cycles are you healing for your lineage? What medicine did you inherit? Who are you and your people? What is a mother wound? What wounding has motherhood brought up for you? What healing has motherhood brought you? We are bot…

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33. Queering the Fertility Story 1:07:28

1+ y ago1:07:28

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Featuring Vanessa Lovejoy-Guron Vanessa Lovejoy-Guron will share about her family journey, including the unique perspective of being a supportive wife for their first child and the birthing parent for the next! This event is open to all; Indigenous families, future families, and all of those who support them! + Plus Live Q&A "Ask the Aunties"…

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32. Loss & the Reclaiming of Traditions: One Mother's Story 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

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https://www.indigenous-midwifery.org/ Featuring Stephanie Duran de Rodriguez Stephanie is a mother of eight children whose ages range from 18-years-old to almost four. Two of them are her angel babies that live forever in her heart. Stephanie is passionate about guiding and educating BIPOC families through their puberty-to-menopause journey as a F…

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27. Birthing Breech Babies Freely -Sami Love 1:37:36

1+ y ago1:37:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Sami Love. Sami has been working in the field of Psychotherapy for over 7 years, and started her coaching business rooted in Mental Alchemy over 3 years ago; a space where she has found the freedom to weave her western education with her spiritual journey and knowl…

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Mama Live Streamed Her Birth!!? w/ Jennifer Rettig 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

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This Episode is jam packed with 4 birth stories! Topics arise include: Born in the Caul, Post dates, Unassisted Birth, Placental abruption, hemorrhage, Rainbow Births, A Butter Birth and so much more! Do not miss this courageous and empowered Mama share her birthing journey with us! *Original recording in Sept. of 2017. Details of how to locate her…

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26. The Medicine of Motherhood -Adelina Vaughn 1:19:19

1+ y ago1:19:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast we dive into Adelina’s own journey of coming to a plant medicine path, leaving medical school and finding the healing arts. We explore deeply what multi generational healing looks like, tending to the traumas of the family bloodline, nervous system regulation & ceremony integra…

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