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Episode Overview: 

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, the CEO of BIRTHFIT. They discuss Lind sey's journey as a chiropractor, birth doula, and movement coach, and how she came to realize the importance of the Nervous System in pregnancy and birth. Lindsey shares her own pregnancy and birth story, emphasizing how chiropractic care, nutrition, mindset, and preparation were key to her having an empowering home birth experience at 40 years old. The main message is that by taking radical responsibility for your health and being "birthfit, you can have the birth experience you desire.

Key Topics Covered:

• 00:00:01 - Introduction and overview of Birth Fit 
• 00:05:23 - Lindsey's journey into the birth world as a chiropractor and doula 
• 00:11:57 - The intersection between chiropractic, birth, and the nervous system 
• 00:19:21 - Overview of the "medicalized" approach to pregnancy and birth in the U.S. 
• 00:26:28 - Assessing a woman's nervous system in preconception and pregnancy 
• 00:34:38 - Lindsey's personal practices to regulate her nervous system before conceiving 
• 00:42:54 - Using HRV to track nervous system health in preconception and pregnancy 
• 00:50:04 - The role of the sympathetic nervous system in pregnancy 
• 00:54:07 - Lindsey's pregnancy and birth story with her daughter Vera 
• 01:07:17 - How the birth solidified Lindsey's mission with Birthfit and chiropractic 
• 01:14:01 - Final advice for moms: "You birth how you live" and take radical responsibility

For more information on BIRTHFIT head to birthfit.com

B! Community - https://birthfit.com/b-community

BIRTHFIT Coach Course + Cohort - https://birthfit.com/become-a-coach

Find a Coach or Leader - https://birthfit.com/b-directory

To learn more about Dr. Lindsey’s PX office in Texas  www.willowhaustx.com

Beyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she cofounded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks. 

Follow BIRTHFIT & Dr. Lindsey on Socials

Instagram: @birthfit @lindsey_m_cantu @willow_haus

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