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The Birth Lounge Podcast
Ep. 349: Preparing for Birth as a Rite of Passage with Britta Bushnell, PhD
In 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...
2025-05-28
1h 30
What The Actual Fork Podcast
Facing the "I Don't Know": Childbirth and Transformation with Britta Bushnell
In 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.
2025-03-21
54 min
The Birth Rebel Podcast
Making Informed Choices with Henci Goer - 66
In 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...
2025-02-10
1h 00
Voice 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...
2024-11-13
54 min
Mom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy & Motherhood
Ep.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...
2024-09-17
48 min
The Best Birth Podcast
28 - Cultivating Wellness and Community During Pregnancy Through Prenatal Yoga with Deb Flashenberg
Deb 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...
2024-09-01
30 min
The Best Birth Podcast
28 - Cultivating Wellness and Community During Pregnancy Through Prenatal Yoga with Deb Flashenberg
Deb 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...
2024-09-01
30 min
Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan Doty
Britta Bushnell - Wildly Transformed by Birth
Britta 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.
2024-07-10
1h 08
Yoga Birth Babies
Why We Want to Control Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood with Britta Bushnell
Today, 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...
2024-06-26
59 min
Nurturing Resilience
Internal Family Systems w/ Laura Parry
Internal 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...
2024-05-27
52 min
The Art of Parenting
148: Transformed by Birth. With Britta Bushnell
Are 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....
2024-05-02
45 min
Doula Well Podcast
Ep. 16 A Conversation with Dr. Britta Bushnell
What 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...
2024-04-10
58 min
Holy Wild Birth
Rethinking the Birth Plan
Birth 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...
2023-12-27
39 min
The Resource Doula
40. Empowered Birth Planning Tips: Expert Insights with Hays The Doula
Send 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.
2023-12-19
54 min
Birthful
What Cultural Ideals Will Shape Your Birth Experience?, with Britta Bushnell
Author 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...
2023-09-06
56 min
Birth Story Podcast
164 FAVORITE EP: Transformed by Birth author Britta Bushnell
O.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 ...
2023-04-04
1h 00
The Mother Wit Podcast
Ep. 44 How to "birth smarter" with BirthSmarter Founder, Ashley Brichter
Ashley 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...
2023-03-20
1h 03
Lit AF Relationships
101. My crazy unmedicated hospital birth story and attachment parenting
In 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...
2023-03-01
57 min
Eros Mama The Podcast with Megan Lambert
Season 2, Ep 2 - My Birth Story of Lila
Today, 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...
2022-07-14
28 min
At Home with Linda & Drew Scott
Transformed by Birth with Dr. Britta Bushnell
We’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...
2022-03-08
45 min
Week By Week
Birth Story Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie StraussStory Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie Strauss
Relaxin 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.
2022-03-08
57 min
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth
Encore: In the Middle of a Transformation with Dr. Britta Bushnell
Dr. 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...
2022-01-26
34 min
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
S2 Teaser Episode: Holidays, Rituals & Celebrations
A 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.
2021-12-20
1h 08
Sacred Body Podcast w/ Stacey Ramsower
Mother-Self w/ Britta Bushnell
Be 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.com
2021-08-30
1h 19
Adult Conversation Parenting Podcast
Phases of Motherhood with Britta
You 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.
2021-08-09
1h 28
The Becoming Podcast
The 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 times
In 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...
2021-02-23
58 min
Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson
EP 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...
2021-01-19
59 min
The Mom Feed
Ep 21: Exploring the Transformation of Motherhood With Britta Bushnell, PhD
Let'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...
2020-12-17
1h 20
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth
In the Middle of a Transformation With Dr. Britta Bushnell
Dr. 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...
2020-10-27
34 min
The BIRTHFIT Podcast
204: Britta Bushnell
Dr. 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.
2020-10-14
1h 22
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
10. 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...
2020-06-30
1h 15
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
9. 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...
2020-06-23
1h 00
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
8. Menopause through the Lens of Mythology with Dr. Christine Downing
Today 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 ...
2020-06-16
1h 00
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
7. A White Woman's Mess: My Ongoing Process with Unpacking Racism - Special Episode
This 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...
2020-06-09
32 min
The Divine Feminist
Liminality, open heartedness and letting go: Navigating the world between worlds
Published 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...
2020-06-02
53 min
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
6. Changing Your Life through Story with Lewis Mehl-Madrona
In 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...
2020-05-26
1h 04
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
5. Holding Space for our Broken Parts: A Childhood with Type 1 Diabetes
In 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...
2020-05-19
1h 05
Mother the Mother
057 | Transformed by Birth | with Dr. Britta Bushnell
Dr. 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...
2020-05-13
1h 06
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
4. 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...
2020-05-12
1h 20
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
3. The Sacred Mystery of Birth and Death with Amy Wright Glenn
Loss 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...
2020-05-05
57 min
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
2. 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. ...
2020-04-28
1h 00
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
1. 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...
2020-04-21
1h 05
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
A Note from Dr. Britta Bushnell
Britta 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.
2020-04-21
25 min
Mindful Birth Peaceful Earth Podcast
028 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...
2020-04-04
00 min
RUNGA Radio
034 | Britta Bushnell, PhD - Pregnancy, Birth, and Transformation
Britta 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...
2020-03-24
1h 32
Yoga Birth Babies
Transformed by Birth with Britta Bushnell
Birth. 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...
2020-03-11
1h 11
Milk Trails: A Journey In The Out-Of-Hospital Birth Experience
Episode 16: BRITTA
Britta 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...
2020-02-24
55 min
Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Ep. 161 Transformed by Birth with Britta Bushnell
Britta 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/adchoices
2020-02-06
45 min
The Birth Geeks' podcast
Dr. Britta Bushnell talks Transformed by Birth
Dr. 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."
2020-02-05
48 min
Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Dr. Britta Bushnell: Transformed by Birth
Dr. 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...
2020-02-04
1h 10
Atomic Moms
Britta 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...
2020-01-28
1h 02
Atomic Moms
Britta 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...
2020-01-28
1h 02
Under the Hood
Birth as a Rite of Passage
The 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.
2019-11-14
45 min
Atomic Moms
The 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...
2019-10-09
1h 32
Atomic Moms
The 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...
2019-10-09
1h 32
TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
Introducing TRANSFORMED with Britta Bushnell
We 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...
2019-09-13
01 min
Courageous Wellness
Dr. Britta Bushnell Discusses Human Transformation, Childbirth, Mythology and Moving through Life Transitions
Today 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...
2019-05-29
1h 06
Atomic Moms
"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest Talk
Marriage 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...
2019-02-20
31 min
Atomic Moms
"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest Talk
Marriage 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...
2019-02-20
31 min
Wealthy Teachers
AMB 062: Britta Bushnell On How Influencers Have Made It Possible For Her To Have Her Classes Sold Out Months In Advance
Lindsay 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.
2019-02-12
1h 05
Under the Hood
The Myth of Control
Dr. 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.
2018-12-12
43 min