Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Gemma Epp - Wyld Birth & Placenta Witch
Episode Overview:
Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gemma Epp, a traditional birthkeeper and placenta specialist, about her journey into traditional midwifery and her passion for placentas. In this episode, they discuss teen pregnancy, lotus birth, cord burning, and the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of birth.
Gemma’s work weaves together the physiological, spiritual, and energetic elements of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, always turning women back to their innate power and intuition. Her devotion to rewilding and sovereign motherhood provides a refreshing perspective for women seeking intentional and sacred birth experiences.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Journey into Traditional Midwifery
• How Gemma’s personal experiences, including teen pregnancy, shaped her path toward becoming a traditional birthkeeper.
2. Placenta Love
• Exploring Gemma’s passion for placentas and how they are honored in traditional and spiritual practices.
3. Lotus Birth and Cord Burning
• The significance of lotus birth and cord burning as ceremonial and intentional acts during postpartum.
4. Sovereign Motherhood and Rewilding
• Supporting women to trust their bodies, reconnect with their intuition, and embrace slow, intentional living.
5. Homeschooling and Homesteading
• Gemma’s life as a homeschooling mother and her journey toward becoming an aspiring homesteader in the mountains of British Columbia.
About Gemma Epp:
Gemma Epp is a homeschooling mother, partner, aspiring homesteader, placenta specialist, and student traditional midwife living in the rural mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Through her work as a traditional birthkeeper, Gemma helps women navigate the sacred journey of motherhood, weaving together the spiritual, physiological, energetic, and ceremonial aspects of birth. Her approach is grounded in rewilding, intentional living, and fostering sovereignty in motherhood.
Gemma’s Recommendations:
• Robin Lim: https://iburobin.com/
Connect with Gemma Epp:
• Instagram: @wyldbirth
Listen to the Episode:
• Podcast Link: Spotify
• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @ninabasker, @familyfocusdoulacare, @bornwildmidwifery
• Facebook: Podcast Link
Final Thoughts:
Gemma Epp’s story is a beautiful exploration of reclaiming the sacred aspects of birth and motherhood. Her dedication to traditional midwifery, honoring placentas, and supporting women on their sovereign motherhood journey provides a rich and inspiring perspective for anyone seeking to deepen their connection to birth.
Stay Wild 🌳
