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The Birth Lounge PodcastThe Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 349: Preparing for Birth as a Rite of Passage with Britta Bushnell, PhDIn this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe delves into the transformative journey of birth and parenthood with guest Dr. Britta Bushnell—an expert in childbirth education, mythology, and parenting. The episode explores the impactful themes from Dr. Britta's book, 'Transformed by Birth,' emphasizing the balance between feminine (Artemis) and masculine (Apollo) energies during childbirth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace both the untamed, intuitive side of birth and the structured, analytical aspects. The discussion also highlights the importance of partner involvement, the practice of receiving support, and the experience of parenthood as a rite of passage. HeHe ge...2025-05-281h 30What The Actual Fork PodcastWhat The Actual Fork PodcastFacing the "I Don't Know": Childbirth and Transformation with Britta BushnellIn this episode of What the Actual Fork, Sam sits down with Britta Bushnell, PhD, a renowned childbirth educator, author of Transformed by Birth, and speaker whose birth work journey started at just 8 years old. Britta shares how her early experiences shaped her understanding of the transformative power of child birth. Together, they explore identity shifts, relationship dynamics, and how embracing uncertainty can lead to profound personal growth. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FORK at checkout. 2025-03-2154 minThe Birth Rebel PodcastThe Birth Rebel PodcastMaking Informed Choices with Henci Goer - 66In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes special guest Henci Goer, a pioneering advocate in the birth world. Henci shares insights from her personal experiences with childbirth and her journey from negative birth experiences to becoming a renowned birth advocate. She discusses the importance of informed decision-making, advocating for yourself during childbirth, and the significance of supportive birth teams, including doulas. Henci also delves into strategies for dealing with medical interventions and offers advice on how to handle unexpected changes during labor. The conversation highlights the value of having intentions rather than inflexible goals for childbirth...2025-02-101h 00Voice HugsVoice Hugs#70 - We’re having a baby! Pregnancy journey & all the feels🎉 Voice hugs is having a baby!! 🎉 A very very special episode today, as we take you through one of our pregnancy journeys (can you guess who’s expecting?!) and all the feels that have come along the way. We hope you’re as excited as we are for bb & this next season! 🐣 🍼 Mentions: Book: Transformed by Birth by Britta Bushnell E58: Taking big risks & betting on yourself w/ Liah Yoo E63: Learning to see the world sparkle again ✨ E67: Societal expectations in your 20s vs 30s Voice Hugs: 🎀 Voice Hugs Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.voicehugspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️ Yo...2024-11-1354 minMom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy & MotherhoodMom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy & MotherhoodEp.18 Meet Advanced Certified Doula, Adriana Lozada Meet Adriana Lozada! She's an Advanced Certified Doula - there are only 57 advanced certified doulas in the world. She's also an author, a postpartum educator and a child sleep consultant. And she was named one of CNN in Espanol, 20 Latin American leaders of the internet in 2000. She also hosts the acclaimed podcast BIRTHFUL- one of my favorite resources for everything, pregnancy birth and postpartum - alternating between interviews with perinatal professionals and birth stories with new parents. She found her calling as a doula through her own birth journey almost 20 years ago...2024-09-1748 minThe Best Birth PodcastThe Best Birth Podcast28 - Cultivating Wellness and Community During Pregnancy Through Prenatal Yoga with Deb FlashenbergDeb Flashenberg, a prenatal yoga instructor and birth advocate, shares her journey into the birth field and the importance of education and preparation for childbirth. She discusses how yoga and meditation can help with pain management and coping skills during labor. Deb also highlights the Spinning Babies technique and the role of community support in the perinatal period. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based research and the changes in Lamaze childbirth education. Deb provides advice on pain techniques during labor and the need for flexibility and openness in birth plans. She recommends prenatal yoga, Spinning Babies, chiropractic work, and...2024-09-0130 minThe Best Birth PodcastThe Best Birth Podcast28 - Cultivating Wellness and Community During Pregnancy Through Prenatal Yoga with Deb FlashenbergDeb Flashenberg, a prenatal yoga instructor and birth advocate, shares her journey into the birth field and the importance of education and preparation for childbirth. She discusses how yoga and meditation can help with pain management and coping skills during labor. Deb also highlights the Spinning Babies technique and the role of community support in the perinatal period. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based research and the changes in Lamaze childbirth education. Deb provides advice on pain techniques during labor and the need for flexibility and openness in birth plans. She recommends prenatal yoga, Spinning Babies, chiropractic work, and...2024-09-0130 minFatherhood Unlocked with Dan DotyFatherhood Unlocked with Dan DotyBritta Bushnell - Wildly Transformed by BirthBritta Bushnell is a highly esteemed birth educator that uses the power of myth and storytelling to illuminate what the fuck is really going on when we become parents. Her perspective is both deep and broad, and in this interview we dive into what is really going on with the mind, heart and hands of expecting dads. This episode is a crash course not only in how to be a good birth partner, but goes much further and opens up the aperture to show how sacred and important parenthood can be. 2024-07-101h 08Yoga Birth BabiesYoga Birth BabiesWhy We Want to Control Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood with Britta BushnellToday, we’re delving into a universal experience: the challenge of control. Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to let things organically happen? Or questioned what it is that’s behind the desire to control in the first place? As much as it would be fabulous to control everything, it simply isn’t possible. And, you guessed it; this rings especially true in pregnancy and parenthood. Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have with me Dr. Britta Bushnell to have this conversation. Britta is the author of Transformed by Birth, a child...2024-06-2659 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceInternal Family Systems w/ Laura ParryInternal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of psychotherapy that identifies and addresses multiple sub-personalities or families within each person’s mental system. These sub-personalities consist of wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger and shame, and parts that try to control and protect the person from the pain of the wounded parts. The sub-personalities are often in conflict with each other and with one's core Self, a concept that describes the confident, compassionate, whole person that is at the core of every individual. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by ch...2024-05-2752 minThe Art of ParentingThe Art of Parenting148: Transformed by Birth. With Britta BushnellAre you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the first and most crucial initiation into parenthood. What We Talked About: The importance of childbirth as an initiation into parenthood....2024-05-0245 minDoula Well PodcastDoula Well PodcastEp. 16 A Conversation with Dr. Britta BushnellWhat if our conventional ways of doula support actually hinders our clients in their parenting? That sounds harsh, but this conversion with Dr. Britta Bushnell is anything but. With her warm, inviting, and wise spirit, Dr. Bushnell gently points us towards a practice model that honors new parents in their role. I’m so excited for you to hear this interview! As the author of the widely accalimed book Transformed by Birth, Britta introduces ways to focus our client interactions on solutions. Plus, you’ll have to listen to the very end to find out which high-profile celebrity has endo...2024-04-1058 minHoly Wild BirthHoly Wild BirthRethinking the Birth PlanBirth plans. You've probably been told you need one. But we'd like to pick it up, shake it around, and see what comes out as we re-examine this now-common practice of writing hand-over birth plans to your birth team. There are some shortcomings that we think you should know about. But don't worry: we won't leave you hanging there. We'll also present a fresh take on how to get the clarity you need for your birth. We'll present some other words, like vision, intentions, goals, principles... and why they're more important to focus...2023-12-2739 minThe Resource DoulaThe Resource Doula40. Empowered Birth Planning Tips: Expert Insights with Hays The DoulaSend us a textShow NotesOn this episode of The Resource Doula, I chat with Hays about their work as a doula, photographer, and advocate for informed choice. And how they help clients feel more empowered and informed so they can have the birth and postpartum experience that leaves them feeling capable and proud. Hays also talks about how to prepare for birth rather than planning your way out of it and what life might look like if we actually honored people's choices when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.2023-12-1954 minBirthfulBirthfulWhat Cultural Ideals Will Shape Your Birth Experience?, with Britta BushnellAuthor and childbirth educator Britta Bushnell describes eight deeply entrenched cultural ideals that can unconsciously— and even negatively— impact the course of your labor and how you parent. She and Adriana share how to reframe these beliefs to uplift realistic expectations and have a more transformative experience.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on the purpose of childbirth pain and this episode on healing your birth story. You can learn...2023-09-0656 minBirth Story PodcastBirth Story Podcast164 FAVORITE EP: Transformed by Birth author Britta BushnellO.M.G. This is my absolute favorite episode that I have published to date on the Birth Story Podcast. Britta Bushnell and her book, Transformed by Birth, are a gift to the birth world and I am beyond excited to share her and this book with each of you.  Grab a latte and get ready to learn all about Apollo and Artemis as she takes you on an incredible metaphor journey. Get ready for Greek mythology, transformation, surrendering and duality.  Need a copy of Britta's book, you can snag one HERE on AMAZON ...2023-04-041h 00The Mother Wit PodcastThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 44 How to "birth smarter" with BirthSmarter Founder, Ashley BrichterAshley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she’s temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilita...2023-03-201h 03Lit AF RelationshipsLit AF Relationships101. My crazy unmedicated hospital birth story and attachment parentingIn today’s episode, I sit down with my husband, Adrian Cardenas, to talk about my wild and crazy birth story. I had an unmedicated in a hospital. It was an incredible learning and growth experience both physically and mentally. We both share how birth has radically changed us and what attachment parenting means to both of us. It’s hilarious and touching and we hold back nothing.Resources discussed in this episode:Freya surge tracking app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thepositivebirthcompany.freyasurgetimer&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1Ba...2023-03-0157 minEros Mama The Podcast with Megan LambertEros Mama The Podcast with Megan LambertSeason 2, Ep 2 - My Birth Story of LilaToday, I’m finally sharing the highly-requested home birth story of our daughter, Lila. This is a tell-all episode with no intimate details spared.  In this episode, I recount my birth journey — from choosing our midwife, the days leading up to the birth, the moment I knew I was in labor, the feelings and sensations moving through my body during the whole experience, all the way up to the birth when we finally met our daughter. If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram, or leaving a review to le...2022-07-1428 minAt Home with Linda & Drew ScottAt Home with Linda & Drew ScottTransformed by Birth with Dr. Britta BushnellWe’re so happy to be experiencing a birth class as deep as this one. When researching various classes, we weren’t sure what to look for beyond laboring positions and pain management (which she gets into as well and are super important!). So when we signed up for Dr. Britta Bushnell’s Childbirth Class, which covers topics far beyond the technical aspects of birth, we immediately felt this was just what we needed. It has helped us recognize and embrace all the transformations we’re going through individually and as a couple.  Dr. Britta Bushnell...2022-03-0845 minWeek By WeekWeek By WeekBirth Story Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie StraussStory Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie StraussRelaxin hormone, baby guilt, inconsistent contractions. Learn about the pregnancy hormone that contributes to heartburn and swollen feet. Celeste and Dave work through their own emotional journeys and share what to expect on an 18-month visit to the pediatrician. Writer and musician, Sophie Strauss, joins Celeste in a detailed discussion on her unexpected birth story surprises, the spread of pregnancy misinformation on social media, and the unrealistic expectations of postpartum body beauty standards. SHOW NOTES: 18-Month Checklist Article ‘Like A Mother’ Book by Angela Garbes ‘Transformed by Birth’ Book by Britta Bushnell Ph.D. 2022-03-0857 minPure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: In the Middle of a Transformation with Dr. Britta BushnellDr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, host of the podcast Transformed, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even...2022-01-2634 minTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellS2 Teaser Episode: Holidays, Rituals & CelebrationsA very special and personal conversation around rituals & celebrations with my Mom - Paula Rochelle. This Season 2 teaser episode is a special release we wanted to share before the Holidays. We hope this episode inspires you to create simple, easy and personal traditions with your own family, in your very unique way. Have a wonderful, warm, and ritualized Holiday season. See you in 2022 for Season 2 of TRANSFORMED.2021-12-201h 08Sacred Body Podcast w/ Stacey RamsowerSacred Body Podcast w/ Stacey RamsowerMother-Self w/ Britta BushnellBe a fly on the wall for this awesome conversation between me and Britta - Mother, author, childbirth and parent educator, and mentor.  Listen as Britta and I discuss early Motherhood - its paradoxes, blessings, challenges, and mysteries. Plus, a sweet surprise ending as I ask Britta about the intersection of her Mothering and her life path.  www.brittabushnell.com2021-08-301h 19Adult Conversation Parenting PodcastAdult Conversation Parenting PodcastPhases of Motherhood with BrittaYou don’t want to miss this episode where I share some BIG news, and my close friend and guest, Britta Bushnell, helps me process it all, as she talks about the Apollo and Artemis myth and the mind-blowing way it applies to my news, and also to motherhood. Britta and I discuss phases and seasons of life, why one part of ourselves is always starved in this culture, how to transition into beginnings and endings more intentionally, and more.   2021-08-091h 28The Becoming PodcastThe Becoming PodcastThe Becoming Podcast | Season 3; Episode 2 | Britta Bushnell on what we can learn about radical transformation from birth, how life changes affect intimate partnerships + the collective cultural rite of passage of our timesIn this conversation, author, mythologist and childbirth educator Britta Bushnell and I talk about the domino effect that radical transformation tends to have in our lives, and how we often end up experiencing shifts and changes to many areas of our lives rather than only one.  Specifically, we dive into the experience of how to re-negotiate our intimate partnerships in the wake of major transformation - one of Britta's specialties.  Britta also shares wisdom about how to meet your needs and re-parent yourself in times of radical change.  We talk about what Britta has learned from supporting birthing people tha...2021-02-2358 minSex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann JohnsonSex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann JohnsonEP 109: Transformed by Birth: Ordered Culture + Wild Nature + Archetypes Birth and Life with Britta Bushnell, PhD-Story of the Apollo/ Artemis birth -The role of twins in mythology- two sides of a coin -Artemis is the goddess of childbirth, when she is born, she immediately midwife’s her brother’s birth -Artemis- Moon Goddess, darkness, untamed;  Apollo- Sun God, bright, civilized -How are these archetypes helpful in birth preparation? -Ordered culture over wild nature -In an Appolonian setting (hospital,) how do you bring Artemis? -Kimberly’s birth experience and handing over power in Apollonian way to midwife -Pandemic popped the Apo...2021-01-1959 minThe Mom FeedThe Mom FeedEp 21: Exploring the Transformation of Motherhood With Britta Bushnell, PhDLet's be honest: birth transforms a woman. There is who you were before, and now there is who you are after. When a woman gives birth, she doesn't just give birth to her child. She also gives birth to herself as a mother. Join me and my transformational conversation with award-winning childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, author, and doula, Britta Bushnell, PhD as we discuss her new book, Transformed By Birth, how birth changes a woman, and how to navigate your relationship with yourself and your partner as you experience this transformation.For full show notes, visit www...2020-12-171h 20Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthIn the Middle of a Transformation With Dr. Britta BushnellDr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, host of the podcast Transformed, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even...2020-10-2734 minThe BIRTHFIT PodcastThe BIRTHFIT Podcast204: Britta BushnellDr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood.2020-10-141h 22TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell10. The Vaginapractor & Me with Kimberly Ann Johnson“The body just keeps talking louder and louder because it’s trying to get us to listen to a more fundamental message.” - Kimberly Ann Johnson We're wrapping up the first season of TRANSFORMED with Kimberly Ann Johnson aka MAGAMAMA. Her book, The Fourth Trimester, should be required reading for most birthing women. Her courses guide participants to an embodied understanding of the nervous system and how this body wisdom matters for those of us pursuing a well-lived life. In this episode, Kimberly shares personal stories as well as deep wisdom, starting with her experience and knowledge of the...2020-06-301h 15TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell9. Two Black Midwives Build a Birth Center with Allegra Hill & Kimberly Durdin“Systemic racism is attached to every aspect of our society.” - Kimberly Durdin Allegra Hill & Kimberly Durdin are two black midwives who have embarked on the journey of starting their own birth center. In this episode, they share what called each of them to midwifery as well as what inspired them to the arduous task of starting a birth center. They help us understand the need for Black owned and operated birthing centers and the racial inequities faced by BIPOC birthing people, especially Black birthing parents and babies. Systemic racism impacts every industry. We have an open disc...2020-06-231h 00TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell8. Menopause through the Lens of Mythology with Dr. Christine DowningToday I share a conversation about the soul journey of menopause with the remarkable Dr. Christine Downing. Christine is a powerhouse in the academic fields of mythology and religion, but also she’s a powerhouse in life! She was a beloved professor of mine during grad school and served as the chair of my dissertation committee. Dr. Downing is 88-years-old and full of vitality, wisdom, and perspective about all phases women traverse in a lifetime. In this episode, Christine and I discuss: Mythology & the menopausal transition Why it’s important for men to understand menopause ...2020-06-161h 00TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell7. A White Woman's Mess: My Ongoing Process with Unpacking Racism - Special EpisodeThis episode is different. I don’t have a guest to talk with, it’s just me sharing my thoughts about racism. This episode is mostly for white folks or at least non-black people. Anyone is welcome to listen, but in this episode, I am a white woman speaking to other white people about racism. There are experts on the lived experience of being Black in the U.S. (pretty much all Black people living in the U.S.) and there are white people who specialize in talking to other white people about racism. I’m not either of these...2020-06-0932 minThe Divine FeministThe Divine FeministLiminality, open heartedness and letting go: Navigating the world between worldsPublished at a time when many parts of the world begin to see shoots of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this week's episode of The Divine Feminist delves into the time between times and world between worlds that many of us seem to find ourselves in. Sharing a little of her own lockdown journey, Ceryn speaks of the experiences many of us have had during this time of sheltering in place, and asks how we navigate a world that is no longer the one we shut out for protection, but isn't yet all that we know it...2020-06-0253 minTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell6. Changing Your Life through Story with Lewis Mehl-MadronaIn this episode I speak with author and physician Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona about how he brings storytelling and narrative into his healing processes. A teacher in many respects, Lewis believes that telling a story (or “sharing a case-study” in doctor talk), is the most effective way to teach.  This conversation is helpful in shifting the way you look at your life and the stories you tell yourself that not only affect your neurological and mental health, but your physical health as well. What are the biological consequences of the stories that we tell ourselves? Can we rewrite our s...2020-05-261h 04TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell5. Holding Space for our Broken Parts: A Childhood with Type 1 DiabetesIn this episode, you get to enjoy an intimate conversation between mother and son about living with type one diabetes. Kaden was diagnosed at the young age of 2-years-old and thanks his early diagnosis for being his greatest teacher through his 18 years of navigating life with a chronic disease. This episode breeds empathy for all children living with disease, can be helpful for parents navigating a child with disease, and inspire anyone to hold space for their broken parts, no matter what they may be. Kaden and I discuss: Navigating feelings...2020-05-191h 05Mother the MotherMother the Mother057 | Transformed by Birth | with Dr. Britta BushnellDr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting, and host of the new podcast, Transformed. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive...2020-05-131h 06TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell4. Transformation as a Revolution with Seane Corn“I can’t know the light unless I know the shadow. And, I certainly can’t know patience and compassion without also understanding resistance or even judgment. And the more that I can normalize the human experience. That’s when I can develop empathy and empathy is what will change this world.” - Seane Corn Seane Corn is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and public speaker known for her social activism, impassioned style of teaching, and raw, honest, and inspired self-expression. Her first book Revolution of the Soul was published in Fall 2019. In t...2020-05-121h 20TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell3. The Sacred Mystery of Birth and Death with Amy Wright GlennLoss is something that happens all the time in our lives, in various ways and to different degrees. On the third episode of TRANSFORMED, join Amy Wright Glenn and I as we sit down and have an open discussion of the parallels between birth and death; both necessary parts of life, both guaranteed to awaken us to our senses. Podcast Guest and Bio: Amy Wright Glenn earned her MA in Religion and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She taught for eleven years in The Religion and Philosophy Department at The Lawrenceville School in New...2020-05-0557 minTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell2. Facing the Unknown Wilderness of Great Change with Jean Shinoda Bolen“You are in the wilderness when you have left who you were and there is no turning back.” - Jean Shinoda Bolen Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, speaker, activist and author of 13 books including Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman. In this podcast, I sat down with Jean to discuss freedom of choice, breaking through society’s expectations, and the unique journey of discovering your wants and desires. Paving your own road is not a simple task. Defining your own happiness requires leaving some things that are familiar to you, behind. ...2020-04-281h 00TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell1. Transformation & Resilience in Times of Stress with Nkem Ndefo“One of the most powerful things we can do as parents is to "settle" our own stress. To be as calm as possible in the moment at hand.” - Nkem Ndefo In this podcast episode, Nkem reflects on transformation, pregnancy, birth, parenting, stress, epigenetics, and self-care. With an emphasis on stress and stress relief, we discuss ways to prepare for a big life change, even when it’s too fast. Even when there’s trauma involved. Nkem is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. She is a skilled practitioner, dynamic speaker...2020-04-211h 05TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellA Note from Dr. Britta BushnellBritta introduces herself and shares her feelings and musings on the state of the world, and why it's time to finally release her podcast that focuses on all the different aspects of change and transformation.2020-04-2125 minMindful Birth Peaceful Earth PodcastMindful Birth Peaceful Earth Podcast028 The Transformative Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood In this episode, Britta Bushnell will be sharing about the transformative journey from pregnancy to parenthood. From her recently published book, Transformed by Birth, Britta will share with us about some of the cultural ideals she has identified that impact how we prepare for birth and what each of us can do to help balance how these influence us consciously or unconsciously. Giving birth and becoming parents changes us, challenges us, and awakens us to a different identity. This journey is a rite of passage that alters our knowing...2020-04-0400 minRUNGA RadioRUNGA Radio034 | Britta Bushnell, PhD - Pregnancy, Birth, and TransformationBritta Bushnell, Ph.D, has been working with expecting individuals and couples for over 20 years, focusing on the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, and sustaining sexual vibrancy and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. A celebrated speaker, author, teacher, and presenter, Britta shares her insights through classes and in her book, Transformed by Birth. Emilia and I r...2020-03-241h 32Yoga Birth BabiesYoga Birth BabiesTransformed by Birth with Britta BushnellBirth. Rarely does it unravel as planned or expected. The uncertainty and loss of control can be very challenging for many pregnant people. It can bring up fear, make some hold tighter to a preconceived plan, or throw themselves into the hands of science and relinquish any autonomy. How does one approach such a transformation with the willingness to accept the unknown path that lies ahead?In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with childbirth educator, mythologist, and author of Transformed by Birth, Britta Bushnell. Britta and I have a deep, exciting, and curi...2020-03-111h 11Milk Trails: A Journey In The Out-Of-Hospital Birth ExperienceMilk Trails: A Journey In The Out-Of-Hospital Birth ExperienceEpisode 16: BRITTABritta Bushnell is a renowned childbirth educator and doula as well as a wife, mother of two, and now author of her first book – Transformed By Birth. She has a PhD in mythology which she has brilliantly woven into her birth preparation series – Embodica. Her class is unique in that it’s less about the mechanics of birth and more about the greater transformation that takes place when becoming parents – no matter where or how you give birth. Together, we talk about birth as a rite of passage and how to keep going on the journey when your intentions, capabilities, and ideo...2020-02-2455 minInformed Pregnancy PodcastInformed Pregnancy PodcastEp. 161 Transformed by Birth with Britta BushnellBritta Bushnell combines her unique background in mythology, psychology and education to challenge hidden preconceptions and help individuals, couples, and birth professionals prepare for life’s most important transitions with a fresh transformative approach. Her book 'TRANSFORMED BY BIRTH' cultivates openness, strength, and resilience for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-0645 minThe Birth Geeks\' podcastThe Birth Geeks' podcastDr. Britta Bushnell talks Transformed by BirthDr. Britta Bushnell joins us to talk about why preparing for childbirth by teaching with a story can help recreate the hormonal state and how the process of becoming parents works and how we can help new parents and her new book, "Transformed by Birth."2020-02-0548 minSounds True: Insights at the EdgeSounds True: Insights at the EdgeDr. Britta Bushnell: Transformed by BirthDr. Britta Bushnell is a longtime pregnancy educator who has helped countless people prepare for childbirth. With Sounds True, she has published a new book titled Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon and Britta discuss why birth is a momentous rite of passage and the experiences that brought Britta to her life's calling. They delve into the mythological resonance and cultural significance of childbirth. Britta and Tami also talk about life-affirming rituals that one can establish during pregnancy and the...2020-02-041h 10Atomic MomsAtomic MomsBritta Bushnell, PhD Returns | Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood#244 • Dr. Britta Bushnell is BACK, this time sharing her new book: Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Strength, and Resilience for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood (Sounds True, January 28, 2020). She shares the profound opportunity for transformation that comes with motherhood. We crack open cultural birthing expectations and how they are getting us stuck. I catch myself in a moment of ‘mom judgment’ and, together, we unravel what’s really behind it. Britta also offers healing tools for mothers who have experienced trauma. And we talk about how we can effectively ask partners for what we need and not alienate...2020-01-281h 02Atomic MomsAtomic MomsBritta Bushnell, PhD Returns | Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood#244 • Dr. Britta Bushnell is BACK, this time sharing her new book: Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Strength, and Resilience for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood (Sounds True, January 28, 2020). She shares the profound opportunity for transformation that comes with motherhood. We crack open cultural birthing expectations and how they are getting us stuck. I catch myself in a moment of ‘mom judgment’ and, together, we unravel what’s really behind it. Britta also offers healing tools for mothers who have experienced trauma. And we talk about how we can effectively ask partners for what we need and not alienate...2020-01-281h 02Under the HoodUnder the HoodBirth as a Rite of PassageThe process of giving birth, with its challenges and joys, can be compared to a microcosm of life itself. In this episode with Dr. Britta Bushnell, Patti and Aleks discuss the idea of birth as a rite of passage for those on the journey to becoming mothers. Dr. Bushnell dives into the thoughts and inspiration behind her upcoming book Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood.2019-11-1445 minAtomic MomsAtomic MomsThe Mother's Transformative Journey + How to Strengthen Your Marriage | Britta Bushnell, PhD#231 - This week on Atomic Moms we're highlighting two previously aired conversations with one of our most beloved guests: Britta Bushnell PhD with “The Mother’s Journey” and “How to Strengthen Your Marriage After Children”.In this raw and real conversation, Britta and Ellie discuss the challenges of emotional intimacy in marriage after kids and the ways in which we can learn to reconnect as a couple post-children. We also dive deep into mythology, motherhood, and the identity shift we experience as mamas. Dr. Britta brings healing light to the unique challenges and shifts we experience as mamas and...2019-10-091h 32Atomic MomsAtomic MomsThe Mother's Transformative Journey + How to Strengthen Your Marriage | Britta Bushnell, PhD#231 - This week on Atomic Moms we're highlighting two previously aired conversations with one of our most beloved guests: Britta Bushnell PhD with “The Mother’s Journey” and “How to Strengthen Your Marriage After Children”.In this raw and real conversation, Britta and Ellie discuss the challenges of emotional intimacy in marriage after kids and the ways in which we can learn to reconnect as a couple post-children. We also dive deep into mythology, motherhood, and the identity shift we experience as mamas. Dr. Britta brings healing light to the unique challenges and shifts we experience as mamas and...2019-10-091h 32TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellTRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellIntroducing TRANSFORMED with Britta BushnellWe all experience life-changing events, but rarely do we talk about the places that profoundly change us and help us become who we are today. On this podcast, childbirth and relationship specialist and author Dr. Britta Bushnell pulls back the curtain shrouding life-altering events to take a deep look into the growing and expanding experiences of life that often open us up to who we must become. Subscribe to listen to the conversations Britta and her guests share about these profound threshold moments. Join the exploration and expand your capacity to hold space for the transformative rites of passage lif...2019-09-1301 minCourageous WellnessCourageous WellnessDr. Britta Bushnell Discusses Human Transformation, Childbirth, Mythology and Moving through Life TransitionsToday on the podcast we have Dr. Britta Bushnell an award-winning childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, and specialist in guiding clients and audiences to revolutionary new approaches to childbirth, relationship, and parenting. Having done her graduate work in mythology she uses a unique approach incorporating cultural mythology and ritual preparation to help individuals, couples and birth professionals navigate all of life’s transitions.   Our conversation dives deep into discussion far beyond childbirth transition and is truly applicable to anyone navigating any of life's changes. Dr Britta’s fascinating knowledge of myth and fairytale guides us into a conversation about human beings and our abi...2019-05-291h 06Atomic MomsAtomic Moms"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest TalkMarriage after kids is frigging hard! Luckily, Atomic Moms guests have given earth-shattering insights into relationships after kids. We're sharing six of our favorite relationship advice moments from experts and mothers in the thick of it. Featuring conversations with Dr. Laura Berman, Britta Bushnell, Emily Price, Nathalie Savell, Karisa Bruin, and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, we're talking sex, blended family boundaries, and what drives us nuts. Listen up! x Ellie KnausSubscribe + Listen on the Go: Apple Podcasts | StitcherJoin our Instagram, Facebook, and private community.Show Notes, Links, and More: AtomicMoms.com Please supp...2019-02-2031 minAtomic MomsAtomic Moms"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest TalkMarriage after kids is frigging hard! Luckily, Atomic Moms guests have given earth-shattering insights into relationships after kids. We're sharing six of our favorite relationship advice moments from experts and mothers in the thick of it. Featuring conversations with Dr. Laura Berman, Britta Bushnell, Emily Price, Nathalie Savell, Karisa Bruin, and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, we're talking sex, blended family boundaries, and what drives us nuts. Listen up! x Ellie KnausSubscribe + Listen on the Go: Apple Podcasts | StitcherJoin our Instagram, Facebook, and private community.Show Notes, Links, and More: AtomicMoms.com Please supp...2019-02-2031 minWealthy TeachersWealthy TeachersAMB 062: Britta Bushnell On How Influencers Have Made It Possible For Her To Have Her Classes Sold Out Months In AdvanceLindsay and Britta discuss how she's been able to sell out her childbirth classes for almost 20 years, months in advance. Join Britta, Lindsay, and all your favorite guests in the AMB Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMBcommunity/ About Britta: Dr. Britta Bushnell is an award-winning childbirth, relationship, and parenthood specialist, author, and speaker. Britta's work focuses on the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Using a grounded, honest, and a playful approach, she helps parents navigate birth and parenthood with strength, confidence, and a deep connection as a couple.2019-02-121h 05Under the HoodUnder the HoodThe Myth of ControlDr. Britta Bushnell holds a doctorate in mythological studies and studies the ways we wrap ourselves in stories and myth to understand who we are. She is a storyteller, a listener, and a communication guide, and she applies these skills in her work as an award winning childbirth educator.  How we navigate the transition to parenthood says A LOT about how we as a whole honor this rite of passage, how we value the female experience, and what stories and myths we have believed about our own bodies. 2018-12-1243 min