Best Amy Lowney Podcasts (2024)

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41. How Mother's Will Heal The World: Final Episode Of This Season 12:14

9M ago12:14

12:14

In the last episode of this season, I share how a brief pause over the summer, the major transitionary period after experiencing my early miscarriage, and the devastating events around the world have led me to a massive inner shift that is requiring much more attention, presence, and tending to than my current life is allowing. I share how I am pau…

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40. Connecting To Your Spirit and Soul Babies with Lauren Dyonesius 1:11:04

9M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

In this intriguing episode, I sit down with Lauren Dyonesius, a Registered Nurse turned baby soul communicator and energy intuitive, as she shares her wisdom and experience connecting to soul babies in spirit and in human form to help women and families find peace, connection, and clarity along thier conception, birth, and motherhood journey. In th…

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39. Healing After Pregnancy Loss With Allie Page 1:12:24

9M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode, Allie Page shares her own tender path through pregnancy loss and into consciously conceiving again. With deep wisdom, Allie shares the importance of how fully feeling, expressing, and honoring the complex spectrum of emotions after experiencing pregnancy loss is a vital part of the healing process. Allie describes her experiences i…

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38. Finding Meaning in Miscarriage: My Early Pregnancy Loss Story 48:02

9M ago48:02

48:02

In this vulnerable episode, I share my deeply personal journey through early miscarriage. I recount my spiritual pregnancy experience as I connected with my spirit baby through preconception, conception, loss, and continue to connect to this soul for guidance on a daily basis. Miscarriage is often a topic that is avoided in our society, and my hope…

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Sabrina Fletcher's TFMR Story: Navigating Grief, Community, and Healing After Loss 1:00:16

9M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

October is Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month, a special month to honor the babies, spirit babies, and children who have passed much sooner than our hearts could handle, and the mothers and families who hold their love and grief in their with them always. In this vulnerable episode, Sabrina Fletcher shares the heartbreaking journey o…

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36. Is Trusting Your Body in Birth Enough? 37:57

10M ago37:57

37:57

You’ve probably heard the phrase “just trust your body, because your body already knows how to give birth!”. As someone who is a true advocate for birth, postpartum, listening to your intuition, etc., I’ve totally said this before too. But..is trusting your body in birth enough? Like..really enough? I’ve learned it’s not the most helpful thing to t…

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35. The Healing Potential of Birth: Stepping into Your Maternal Power with Ashley Winning 58:20

10M ago58:20

58:20

I’m very excited to have an amazing guest, Ashley Winning, on the podcast today! Ashley and I will be diving more into the surgical births she experienced, as well as the unassisted home birth she was able to achieve with her 3rd baby. She is a mother of 3, and she had a very different birth experience with her 3rd baby, compared to her first 2. As…

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34. Is Your Intuition Guiding Your or Is Your Trauma Misleading You? 23:14

10M ago23:14

23:14

When you’re going through uncomfortable changes in your life, I want you to consider - is your intuition guiding you, or is your trauma misleading you? In today's episode, I want you to know that you can learn to trust in your intuition and begin to discern what is truth and what is NOT truth. You'll be stepping closer and closer to your aligned se…

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33. Discerning Your Truth in Motherhood with the Guidance of Your Intuition 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

Over the last few months, I’ve struggled with leaning into and trusting my intuition. I’ve been experiencing many shifts in my life regarding my family, business, etc., and the noise around me continued to get louder. I was letting the outside pressure from others influence my decision making, and it just felt really, really hard to hear my intuiti…

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32. Unpacking Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Birth with Elizabeth Hulsey 55:01

11M ago55:01

55:01

I’m very excited to have my first guest, Elizabeth Hulsey, on the Somatic Mother today. Elizabeth and I dive into trauma - specifically, we’re unpacking childhood trauma, and its impact on birth. Trauma is something that majorly impacts not only our birth experience, but our postpartum and motherhood journey as well. If you’ve ever experienced some…

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31. Birth and the Intrinsic Role of the Nervous System 53:32

11M ago53:32

53:32

I’m BEYOND excited to chat with you today about a topic I’m super passionate about, which is the nervous system! Not only is this the incredible work I get to do with others every day (especially mothers and babies), but I’ve also been working on healing my own nervous system over the last few years. I’ve learned how and why I respond to things in …

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30. The Collective Disconnection from Our Bodies and Its Impact on Our Births 39:49

11M ago39:49

39:49

I want to dive into an important topic with you today - the collective disconnection from our bodies, and how it’s radically affecting our birth experiences. This is something I see firsthand as a body worker who works with women from conception through postpartum, and into motherhood. We’ve gone most of our lives being disconnected from our bodies…

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29. Less Doing, More Being: Introducing the Somatic Mother 27:24

12M ago27:24

27:24

Welcome to the NEW, (re)branded podcast, the Somatic Mother! If you’ve been here for awhile, you may know this was formerly Instinctive Birth and Beyond: the Podcast. I’ve been going through a LOT of shifting and expanding in my life recently, and I knew that needed to happen with my podcast too. Like so many other mothers, I found myself just goin…

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28. When the Universe Says Shift, You Shift 8:02

1y ago8:02

8:02

Today’s episode is going to be a short and sweet one! It’s also going to be the last one you’ll hear from me for a bit, because it’s time for me to take a bit of a pause..and shift. Last week I shared my 2nd son’s birth story on the podcast; he really was the catalyst for me to start developing my relationship with my intuition. I’ve since then bee…

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27. Our Children Are Our Greatest Teachers: My First Natural Birth Story 45:35

1y ago45:35

45:35

Today’s episode is a special one for me, because I’m sharing my middle son’s birth story! My middle son, Gavin, just turned 7 years old (time really is a thief). Since becoming a mom, I’ve learned that children are our greatest teachers, and Gavin truly has been for me. In today’s episode, I’m talking about my 2nd pregnancy, what my preparation and…

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26. The Healing Benefits of Postpartum Bodywork 48:01

1y ago48:01

48:01

I’m super excited to share more about the work I do outside of my birth education and coaching, which is bodywork! I actually specialize in prenatal massage as a massage therapist, but my deep passion is in craniosacral therapy. I work with moms who are trying to conceive, through their pregnancies, and in the postpartum period. I get to see the he…

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25. Exercise with Confidence in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness 48:12

1y ago48:12

48:12

I’m excited to welcome another amazing guest, Nicole Scheitlin, onto the podcast today! Nicole is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Pre/postnatal Fitness Specialist with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. She’s also a wife and mom of 2 boys. Nicole takes a performance training approach to help current and expecting moms prepare t…

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24. 7 Steps to Releasing Your Fear in Childbirth 31:42

1y ago31:42

31:42

When you think of giving birth, I bet that fear is one of the emotions that comes to mind. Even though it’s very common for women to have fear regarding childbirth, that doesn’t mean you should let it completely take the reins of your birth, or even your life! In today’s episode, I’m talking about 7 steps to releasing your fear in childbirth. I’ll …

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23. From C-Section to VBAC: A Healing Journey with Hannah Gill 50:48

1y ago50:48

50:48

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hannah Gill, owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co, a birth and postpartum doula, and a childbirth educator. Hannah shares her two very different birth experiences. One was a traumatic C-section, while the other was an empowering VBAC without an epidural. She shares the details of each birth and the mental and physical …

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22. Breaking Down the Safety and Stigma of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy 49:43

1y ago49:43

49:43

In today’s episode, I have Sydney Parlier on the podcast to talk all about using cannabis during pregnancy. Sydney is the owner of Canna Birth and is full of so much information and knowledge both through certification and her own lived experiences. We explore the risks, benefits, and safety considerations surrounding cannabis in pregnancy. Sydney …

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21. Sami’s Home Birth Stories: Taking Control of Your Birth Experience 1:18:57

1y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sami Garrett to dive into her home birth stories! I’ve been hearing bits and pieces of her birth stories, and I’m super excited to finally sit down and hear it all. These stories are inspiring, especially considering she’s from a small town where midwives and home births aren’t the norm. People tend to think home…

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20. 9 Tips to Achieve a Home Birth When You Live Rurally 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

In today’s episode, I am giving you nine tips to help you achieve your dream home birth when you live rurally. Finding a home birth midwife may not be easy in some states and it’s possible you may feel anxious or uncertain about the birthing process when resources are limited. It’s essential to keep in mind that every location is different, and the…

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19. What Is Instinctive Birth? 30:27

1y ago30:27

30:27

In today’s episode, I discuss exactly what instinctive birth means. Despite being innate and primal, instinctive birth is often misunderstood. Birth is a natural and instinctual process, but unfortunately, it has been hijacked by the medical system, making it a highly medicalized event that has eroded the trust of women’s bodies to do exactly what …

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18. What You Really Need to Know About the Cascade of Interventions 41:46

1y ago41:46

41:46

Have you ever looked back at an experience in your life and wondered how one decision led to a downhill spiral? This is exactly how one intervention in the natural birth process can lead to a birth experience that isn’t aligned with what you were wanting. In this episode, I discuss the cascade of interventions and what role it plays in the birthing…

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17. Trusting Your Innate Wisdom: A Guide to Minimizing Birth Interventions 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

Isn’t it amazing that every second of every day, birth is happening? But yet, we as women have been conditioned to fear it. Our bodies have instinctive wisdom and everything we are feeling and experiencing and needing is a call from our bodies. What if we could just trust our bodies and follow our instincts? In this episode, I dive into trusting yo…

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16. How to Manifest the Natural Birth of Your Dreams 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Have you been told to just keep thinking positive and that good things will come? While this is certainly a part of the equation, it’s not the whole piece. The simple act of positive thinking goes way deeper into our subconscious mind and to bring our wants and desires to fruition, we need to take inspired and empowered action to get there. In this…

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15. 5 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Natural Labor 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

41:06

There is a great deal of focus when it comes to the physical, emotional, and even spiritual aspect regarding labor and birth. What I often see though is the mental aspect is overlooked. If you’re not mentally prepared for what’s ahead, it will be much easier to succumb to the strong and intense moments that are coming. In today’s episode, I’m talki…

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14. Clara’s Birth Stories: Learning to Lean Into Trust and Innate Wisdom During Birth & Postpartum 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

I’m very honored to welcome another amazing guest, Clara Belize Wisner, onto the podcast today! Clara has been a dear friend of mine, as well as a mentor, for many years now. We were even pregnant together a few years ago; I was having my third baby, and she was having her first. Clara Belize Wisner is a feminine bioenergetic nutritionist. She blen…

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13. Labor Pain as Your Power: Shift Your Mindset About Pain in Labor and Prepare Holistically for Birth 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

When you think about labor and giving birth, I’m betting that pain comes to mind. I’ve learned this is something that most every woman is afraid of, even if they’ve experienced birth before. Something I like to tell my oldest son is that while it’s totally normal to have fear, what we do (or DON’T do) with that fear is what’s really important. I wa…

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12. How I Found Healing, Grace, and Resiliency as a Postpartum Mother During Covid Lockdown 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

As we’re approaching the 3-year anniversary of the world shutting down, I felt really called to share my postpartum experience during that time. My pregnancy and birth with my last baby were both beautiful experiences; I felt very in control of my body, and how everything went. I also really prepared for my postpartum period, but I had no idea how …

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11. Shawna's Riveting Story as a Postpartum Psychosis Survivor 1:18:22

1+ y ago1:18:22

1:18:22

I’m very excited to have another amazing guest, Shawna Mox, on today’s podcast episode! Shawna is here to share her very specific experience with postpartum psychosis after the birth of her first baby, which happened almost 2 years ago. Shawna Mox is a life coach, founder of BomBooty Dance Party Workouts, podcaster, Mother, and postpartum psychosis…

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10. Radical Responsibility in Pregnancy 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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Radical responsibility is something that goes far beyond pregnancy and birth, and it actually frees you up in all aspects of your life. I spoke about this briefly on last week’s episode regarding how you can have an embodied birth experience, but I want to dive into it more. This is a way of living that can allow you to be in your body, and find so…

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9. How You Can Have an Embodied Birth Experience 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

When it comes to living a full and present life, the term ‘embodiment’ always comes to mind for me. Being able to find deep peace and gratitude within our lives (even in the ‘not so good’ moments) is so important, and can actually give us liberation from the struggles we are feeling in the world around us. In today’s episode, I’m talking more about…

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8. My Spiritually Connected Birth Story 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

I’m excited to share a special episode with you today, which is the birth of my youngest son, William! We just celebrated William’s 3rd birthday earlier this month; he really has been an incredible gift to our family, and he has taught me so much during these first 3 years of his life. I feel like my pregnancy and unique birth experience with him p…

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7. Part 2: Empowered and Embodied During Birth and Postpartum with Joy Moore 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

48:24

Today is part 2 of my dear friend Joy’s birth story episode! In part 1, Joy shared the very real, raw, and vulnerable details of her first 2 births, as well as 2 miscarriages she experienced, and the beautiful way she honored those babies. Make sure to go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t yet, because it is powerful! Joy Moore is a rel…

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6. Part 1: Empowered and Embodied During Birth and Postpartum with Joy Moore 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

58:58

I’m excited to feature a dear friend of mine, Joy Moore, on today’s episode! This will actually be part 1 of Joy’s story, because she has so much beauty, empowerment, and wisdom to share when it comes to birth, postpartum, and beyond. Joy Moore is a reluctant homeschool mom of four earthside, little people and four spirit babies. She is the co-foun…

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5. How to Heal from Your Own Birth Story 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

31:03

The way you experience entering the world truly matters, and it actually has a lot to do with your unconscious beliefs around birth. I'm excited to kick off more birth storytelling with you here by sharing my OWN birth story. I have healed from my personal birth experience, and it was vital for me to do so I could find peace, strength, and ultimate…

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4. Generational Birth Storytelling: My Personal Birth Story Told by My Mother 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

I am beyond excited to have my mom as the very first guest on my podcast! I just celebrated my 34th birthday last week, so I thought this was the perfect time for her to share her birth experience with me here. The day of our birth can hold SO much power over and within us, and it can actually keep us from feeling empowered and trusting when we’re …

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3. My First Birth Story: the Powerful Story That Started It All 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

47:18

Today’s episode is a special one for me to share, because it’s my very first birth story with my oldest son, Mason! I really learned so much during this experience, and I’ve been on quite the journey since he came into this world. I knew I had to gift this story to you; it not only impacted how my second and third births were, but it dramatically c…

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2. How Birth Storytelling Can Heal 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

33:56

Birth stories are so very important, and I personally love hearing them. I think it’s vital that we share our birth stories with others, because there really is a great deal held within our births and what we experience in those times. They can have a powerful impact not only on us, but on our children and the generations to come as well. I’m excit…

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1. My Journey to Becoming a Holistic Birth Coach & Childbirth Educator 19:43

1+ y ago19:43

19:43

I can’t believe it, but my podcast is officially LIVE and out into the world! I am beyond excited, and truly honored that you are listening, so thank you for being here with me. For this first episode, I really just want this to be an introduction into who I am, and why I’m doing what I am today in this space. I’ve spent years on this path; I’ve be…

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Welcome to Instinctive Birth and Beyond: The Podcast! 3:50

1+ y ago3:50

3:50

Hey there, beautiful mama! Welcome to Instinctive Birth and Beyond: the Podcast. Whether you’re an expectant mother wanting to better educate yourself to prepare for your first (or next) baby, or you’re just looking for alternative and natural approaches in pregnancy and motherhood, you’ve come to the right place. This podcast will bring you a blen…

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