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Transformed by Birth
Beyond the To-Do List: The Inner Work of Becoming a Parent
In this episode, we explore pregnancy and early parenthood as profound inner transformations, not just physical or logistical milestones. In conversation with Vedic meditation teacher, veteran doula, and dear friend Patti Quintero, we look at how the nervous system shapes our experience of conception, pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby. Together, we talk about stress, regulation, and the quiet but powerful practices that help us meet change with more adaptability and self-trust. We explore meditation as a form of non-doing, the importance of creating space to de-excite the body, and why tending to our inner...
2026-01-06
1h 09
The Extra Stitch
'Uma Mother' Patti Quintero on being a Doula, Vedic Meditation and Yoga Teacher, Birth Educator
In this powerful episode of the Extra Stitch, we meet Patti Quintero, known as Uma Mother. Patti is a doula, yoga and birth educator, Vedic meditation teacher, mentor, and mother of two. Uma Mother was born through Patti’s personal journey through pregnancy into motherhood. Essential practices that nurture presence, vitality, adaptability, and access to a source of inner guidance, became an invaluable foundation. All of these and more are discussed in this episode.
2024-03-26
1h 16
El Otro Día
El Otro Día: ‘Los hemanos Illada y la fuga de Villa Cisneros.'
Último programa del año, en el que haremos un repaso a esta temporada, comentando las entrevistas que hemos realizado y las noticias que han sido tema para nosotros a lo largo de estos meses. En la sección de entrevistas hablaremos con Jose Manuel, compañero e historiador al que preguntamos por el documental 'Los Hermanos Illada y la fuga de Villa Cisneros'. El documental, realizado por 'Chácara Producciones' es, además de un documento valioso de divulgación, un más que merecido homenaje con el que: 'se reconoce y dignifica la vida de los represaliados que, junto a...
2023-12-18
59 min
Birthing Instincts
#334 Transcending the Surface, the Benefits of Meditation
Dr. Stu checks in with Blyss from teaching and enjoying Ireland and they are joined by Vedic Meditation Teacher, Doula and Mom, Patti Quintero to discuss the great necessity of mind and soul maintenance and the expansion of self in a world of stress.We traverse the globe from Ireland to New York, then Los Angeles, discussing cultural nuances around birth choices and the shockingly high C-section and intervention rates in different countries.Our guest Patti explores the power of expanded consciousness beyond thoughts and how this practice can improve our lives. We delve into...
2023-11-08
1h 46
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire
278. Patti Quintero: The Doula Episode! Deep Dive on Birth, Pregnancy, Homebirth vs. Hospital Birth & Beyond
Today Jordan is joined by her dear friend & incredible doula — the amazing Patti Quintero. Patti is known in LA as the absolute go-to for all things birth and motherhood. She is loved my mamas, yogis, celebs, and beyond. When it came time for Jordan to find a doula to support her pregnancy & birth journey, it was a no brainer to choose Patti. In this episode the women discuss everything from Jordan’s birth (they get into the nitty gritty — things even Jordan & Jonathan did not yet share!), how Patti became a doula, what a doula even is...
2022-09-07
1h 17
Quad City Forum
Humility Homes & Pink PJ Party
Patti Trapp, Volunteer Coordinator and Cloey Quintero, Development Director, talk about their organization, Humility Homes and Services. Plus, Sandy with the Pink Pajama Party drops in.
2020-09-21
24 min
Under the Hood
Parenting Under Quarantine
Rainbow Rosenbloom is a Waldorf educator and the founder of Live Education!, where he consults on and creates engaging curriculum for children of all ages. Listen in as he and Midwife Aleks discuss the effects of the pandemic on children and how best to tackle home schooling for those that never considered it an option.
2020-05-26
39 min
Under the Hood
Birth in the Time of Covid-19
We're back with a special episode to help you navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum in the middle of the current pandemic. Midwife Aleks and Executive Producer Chelsea weigh in on changing birth plans and how to care for yourself and your growing family during uncertain times; From food and nutrition tips, to ways to de-stress ahead of labor, we're here to help all of you mamas and soon to be mamas deal with the unknowns and changing situation of the current pandemic.
2020-05-01
35 min
Under the Hood
A Lookback at Under the Hood Season 2
From pelvic floor health to the mythology of birth stories to abortion doulas, we covered a whole gamut of topics in season 2. Listen in as the Under the Hood team discusses the highlights and stories behind the episodes and what lays ahead.
2020-01-10
49 min
DJ Pauly's Deep House Lounge
2019 Christmas Deephouse Beatdown - DJ Pauly 24 Dec 2019
2019 Christmas Deephouse Beatdown2019 has been a wonderful year of music, with strong vocals topping the charts. Many new joints have dropped this Winter and are featured on the last Deephouse Lounge mix for 2019. 5 hours plus of grooves that will help you bring in the new year on the best possible foot – break some sweat and hug your neighbor – Happy and Safe Holidays.DJ PaulyListing Darkness - Jullian Gomes, Samantha Thornhill Black (80's Pop Mix) - Dj Vivona Confessions Of The Deep! (Original Mix) w/Sixth S...
2019-12-25
5h 17
Under the Hood
The State of Women's Health
There is no better guest than Aviva Romm, physician, midwife, herbalist, and author as our final interview of season 2. Listen in as Aleks, Patti, and Aviva discuss the current state of women’s health, where we are headed, and how far we’ve come. Aviva shares special insight into her journey from a young apprenticing midwife to Yale Medical School graduate, in a career that has focused on elevating women and the quality of medical care they recieve.
2019-12-12
48 min
Under the Hood
Postpartum Story: The Fourth Trimester Up Close
Executive Producer Chelsea and her husband David share an intimate conversation between them about the months following the birth of their daughter. Our last episode with Kimberly Johnson covered practical steps you can take to plan for a fulfilling postpartum period. In this special story episode, Chelsea and David discuss the ups and down of life in the "fourth trimester", how it unfolded and what they would do differently next time around.
2019-12-05
33 min
Under the Hood
The Fourth Trimester
Postpartum health expert Kimberly Johnson has laid out a system of support to help new mothers take care of themselves following birth. Under the Hood's Patti and Aleks spoke to her at a live event at Hatch in Los Angeles a few months back. From healing your body to deciding who to allow into your space following birth, this conversation touches on every aspect of postpartum life. It is essential listening for anyone embarking on the postpartum journey or anyone interested in how they can support new mothers following birth.
2019-11-28
44 min
Under the Hood
Everything You Didn't Know About Your Lymphatic System
Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley describes the body's Lymphatic System as the great recycling system, helping to clean out the waste product that gets accumulated in your body's tissue. Lymphatic massage, whether done by a therapist or by yourself can help you boost your immune system, reduce bloating and swelling in the body, and promote general healing and rejuvenation. Patti and Aleks take a deep dive into the Lymphatic System with Lisa, who talks about what led her down this path and why she thinks everyone can benefit from lymphatic body work.
2019-11-21
40 min
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
Under the Hood
Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy
How does Chinese medicine and acupuncture view and treat the pregnant body? We are back with part II of our conversation with Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness founder Katya Mosely, who this week sheds light on the energetic imbalances that can arise in pregnancy and what you can do to treat them. She also discusses the effects of energy depletion both during pregnancy and in life and how acupuncture and other methods of self care can restore your health and vibrancy.
2019-11-07
25 min
Under the Hood
Katya Mosely: Loss & Motherhood
Founder of Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness, Katya Mosely has built her career on caring for the body and spirit of mothers during all stages of pregnancy. In this episode, she shares her own personal story about pregnancy loss and how it has enabled her to treat women going through similar circumstances. She also shares tips for how to take care yourself or a loved one who may have experienced a pregnancy loss.
2019-10-31
37 min
Under the Hood
Nutrition During Pregnancy: A Midwife’s Perspective
Listen in as our very own host, Midwife Aleksandra Evanguelidi, talks about what you should be eating during pregnancy. From proteins to fats to raw food and alcohol, Aleks breaks down what the standard guidelines say and how your body will ultimately tell you what it needs. To connect with Aleks visit https://www.aleksevanguelidi.com/ or @thevitalwoman on instagram.
2019-10-24
52 min
Under the Hood
The Power of Storytelling
Documentary filmmaker Clancy McCarty has traveled around the world on behalf of Every Mother Counts, and organization working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women everywhere. Listen in to hear about the women she's encountered through her work, what she's learned and how it all led her down her current path as a student midwife.
2019-10-17
32 min
Under the Hood
Abortion Stories: Anonymous, Mother of 1
So often, abortions are spoken about in the context of “unwanted” pregnancies. In this episode, our storyteller terminated a very much wanted pregnancy after receiving devastating test results. This is our 5th and final episode in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-11
24 min
Under the Hood
Abortion Stories: Solange, Age 23, Abortion Access Activist
Solange, who experienced an unwanted pregnancy while studying, was directed to mental health services rather than an appropriate abortion provider. She discusses how stigma results in subpar health care for women, especially when it comes to abortion. This is episode 4 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-10
20 min
Under the Hood
Abortion Stories: Catalina, Age 30
Despite living in NYC and making a comfortable living, Catalina still struggled with the process of finding a compassionate abortion provider. This is episode 3 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-09
21 min
Under the Hood
Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1
Under The Hood Co-Host Aleks tells the story of an unwanted pregnancy in her early 20’s that challenged her long-held pro-life beliefs. This is episode 2 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-08
20 min
Under the Hood
Abortion Stories: Terri, Age 56
Terri was 15 when she chose to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Listen in as she shares her story for the very first time in Episode 1 of our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-07
21 min
Under the Hood
Introducing: Abortion Stories
We are introducing a special series here on Under The Hood. Next week, we will be publishing 5 episodes, each of a woman telling the story of her abortion. Listen in as EP Chelsea explains the motivation behind this series and UTH's new Radical Empathy Campaign.
2019-10-04
04 min
Under the Hood
Radical Empathy
UTH sits down with Molly Gaebe, an abortion doula and abortion access activist. She talks about her work assisting women through the abortion process and explains how a little empathy can go a long way.
2019-10-03
37 min
Under the Hood
Aleks on The World Needs a Witch
Listen in as Under The Hood co-host Aleks makes a guest appearance on The World Needs a Witch, a podcast about mysticism, activism and how wild women can push equality and empowerment by exploring witchcraft in the past and present and across cultures.
2019-09-26
33 min
Under the Hood
Thom Knoles II: Mothers Elevating Consciousness
How can women have a self-empowering birth experience? Vedic Meditation master Thom Knoles discussed empowerment around the birth and labor and explains the importance of mothers in raising global consciousness.
2019-08-29
40 min
Under the Hood
Thom Knoles Part I: Stress and Pregnancy
Vedic meditation master Thom Knoles discusses stress, ways to combat it, and the effect that it can have during pregnancy. Whether you are a mother, pregnant, or neither, you will find something in this conversation that you can relate to.
2019-08-22
29 min
Under the Hood
Motherhood and Identity
How does becoming a mother change your identity? How can you deal with the guilt that can arise when making space for yourself after childbirth? Listen in as Marriage and Family Therapist Jaimi Brooks, along with Under the Hood’s executive producer Chelsea Levy, tackle these questions and more.
2019-08-15
44 min
Under the Hood
Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise
Listen in as Heather guides you in identifying the muscles surrounding your pelvic floor and how to synchronize your breath.
2019-08-12
04 min
Under the Hood
All About the Pelvic Floor
Have you ever sneezed, laughed too hard, or jumped on a trampoline and had a bit of pee come out? Guess what: It’s all related to your pelvic floor. Thankfully Patti and Aleks sat down this week with Heather Jeffcoat, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in the pelvic floor and all of its possible dysfunctions, both related and unrelated to labor and childbirth. Post childbirth flat butt? We cover that too. Dive in and hear everything you never knew about the very important pelvic floor.
2019-08-08
39 min
Under the Hood
The Indomitable Ricki Lake
Patti and Aleks are sitting down with our favorite advocate for choice, Ricki Lake. You may know Lake from her years as a television host, but her truest passion and calling for the last decade has been as a curious advocate for women’s reproductive health. Lake is unafraid to question, investigate, and most importantly, tell the truth. In this episode, you’ll hear what inspires her, what she hopes her legacy will be, and what she wants every woman to know. This one is not to be missed!
2019-08-01
39 min
Under the Hood
The Smart Tampon
This week we are speaking with Ridhi Tariyal, a scientist, innovator, and crusader for women’s health. The company she co founded, Nextgen Jane, created the Smart Tampon, a device that will assist in collecting data in order to earlier diagnose women’s health issues. In addition to tackling period blood and the stigma surrounding it, Ridhi sheds light on the challenges of leading a startup as a woman.
2019-07-25
33 min
Under the Hood
The Case for Birth Workers
This week, we are speaking to Katy Kozhimannil an expert in public health policy and its impact on pregnancy and childbirth. She has advocated tirelessly on behalf of birth workers to ensure that their services are available to pregnant women everywhere, especially in underserved communities where we see the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality. Listen as Aleks (a midwife) and Patti (a birth doula) discuss with Katy the importance of her work as a voice and advocate for birthing people and the people who care for them.
2019-07-18
34 min
Under the Hood
WMN Gather!
We’re back! And what better way to launch our second season than with the lovely Paula Mallis, founder of WMN Space - a conscious space for women to gather in service to their own healing. Hosts Patti and Aleks dig into the power created when women gather together and share their life experiences. From the history of women’s circles to the importance of sharing your birth story, even if it includes trauma and loss, the overarching theme of this episode is the essential nature of community.
2019-07-11
38 min
Under the Hood
Rosé Roundtable - On The Fence
Our roundtable is back for a chat about what it means to be 'on the fence' in choosing whether or not to have a child. Many of us are waiting longer and longer before starting our families, which in some ways makes the decision even more loaded. In this episode our roundtable unpacks the fear, hesitation, and transition into motherhood.
2019-06-26
24 min
Under the Hood
Rosé Roundtable - The Sex Ed Edition
BONUS! This is our first installment of a new series on Under the Hood that we're calling the Rosé Roundtable. We're taking the topics we've covered on UTH and bringing them to real women to hear about their personal experiences in womanHood. In this episode we're highlighting what we did, and more likely didn't learn in sex ed during our formative years, and how it shaped our understanding of sex and sexuality for many years after.
2019-05-12
38 min
Under the Hood
A Look Back At Under The Hood Season 1
We did it! Season One of Under the Hood is complete. We're taking a quick break to celebrate and of course tape new episodes for Season Two. But we wanted to share this look back at Season One that we taped after an year-end dinner. And wine was definitely involved.
2019-01-08
1h 07
Under the Hood
Like A Mother: Angela Garbes
This week Patti and Aleks are getting reverently irreverent in a special LIVE recording with Angela Garbes, author of the must read book "Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy." This conversation touches on everything from pregnancy and placentas to loss and body image, as well as the systems that have been working hard to keep us in the dark.
2018-12-19
42 min
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
Under the Hood
Don't Bleep Birth!
G-strings. Guts and gore. A patient cut open on an operating table. All were acceptable in the eyes of Instagram, Facebook, and their millions of users, but images of birth? Not allowed. Too "unpleasant." Katie Vigos was brave enough to ask, WHY? When she recognized this double standard on Instagram, she set out to change the rules. Katie successfully petitioned the powers that be at Instagram and Facebook to STOP censoring photos and videos of birth and allow them to be shown for exactly what they are: realistic portrayals of birth. C-Sections, water births, home births, hospital births, babies...
2018-12-05
41 min
Under the Hood
Closing The Pleasure Gap
Patti and Aleks sit down with CEO and Co-Founder of Dame Products, Alex Fine, to talk about the relationship between meditation and masturbation, packaged sexuality, and what presence in our own experience of pleasure can do for us. It's more than you think.
2018-11-28
58 min
Under the Hood
Ask the Midwife: Conception Control
Patti and Chelsea sit down with Aleks to get a midwife's perspective on some of the topics we've been taking Under the Hood. We're talking "conception control" options, what kinds of contraception we've all tried, and the power of knowing how your body works.
2018-11-21
43 min
Under the Hood
Man-Doula
We're sitting down with the Dude-la himself, Dr. Elliot Berlin and talking about more than just cracking backs. Dr. Berlin has made a name for himself here in LA as the go-to chiropractor for pregnant women. He's been known to help flip a baby or two and his unconventional methods will have you wondering why this is not a standard of care for every woman, pregnant or not.
2018-11-14
38 min
Under the Hood
Something biological happened... Mary Beth's story
In the second of our Story Episodes, we sat down with Mary Beth LaRue to talk about the unplanned, but beautiful outcome, of her struggle with infertility. She reminds us all that there are many paths to motherhood and that even if we don’t birth our babies, they birth us in exactly the ways we need to grow.
2018-11-09
27 min
Under the Hood
Conscious Conception
What does it mean to “feed your fertility?” And how exactly does acupuncture and Chinese Medicine relate to getting pregnant? This week we sat down with the ever grounded Laura Erlich, founder and clinic director of Mother Nurture Wellness to talk about what it means to consciously conceive and all the things we can, and should do, before even trying to make a baby. For more about Laura go to Mother Nurture Wellness
2018-10-31
49 min
Under the Hood
Puberty Party
What would the world look like if we taught girls about how their bodies work from a young age? Celebrated their transition from girlhood into womanhood? And gave them an actual sex education? Could we fix the fear, shame, and misunderstanding before it was broken? In this week's episode we sat down with Nat Kringoudis to talk about what's happening in puberty and how we can support and educate our girls as they step into their womanhood, embracing their bodies and empowering them with knowledge. For more follow Nat on instagram @natkringoudis and check out our website unde...
2018-10-24
51 min
Under the Hood
The Fifth Vital Sign
What you should know about your hormonal cycle, why it should be considered a fifth vital sign, and the implications of teaching women and girls not to trust their bodies. This week we’re talking with Kelsey Knight and Emily Varnam, founders of The Fifth Vital Sign, an organization they created to help educate anyone with a uterus on their bodies, and the importance of cultivating an awareness of their hormonal health. For a full transcript and more information about this episode check out our website http://underthehoodpodcast.com
2018-09-19
47 min
Under the Hood
VAGINA!
Dr. Carrie Jones is functional medicine women's health and hormone doctor who talks with us this week about basic vaginal health, the anatomy of the vagina, the relationship between our gut and our vagina, endocrine disruptors and hormone testing. For a full transcript and more about Dr. Carrie Jones, visit our website at https://www.underthehoodpodcast.com
2018-09-12
47 min
Under the Hood
"Why are we doing this? She could have pushed." Desiree's Story
This is the story of Desiree. She is 34 weeks pregnant and every day she doesn't give birth is a risk. Desiree has placenta percreta, a life-threatening condition where her placenta has grown through her uterus, threatening other organs. Join us for a journey filled with laughter, tears and extraordinary willpower. For more information on this condition as well as a full transcript of the episode, please visit our website: https://www.underthehoodpodcast.com/
2018-09-05
33 min
Under the Hood
#ListentoBlackWomen
Black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers. Kim Durdin is fighting to change that. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Birthing People Foundation which trains doulas and midwives of color. And this week, she was willing to take the time to tell Patti and Aleks about the historical context behind the current crisis in maternal and infant health among people of color, as well as other marginalized groups. This is a must listen for all of us. For full transcripts as well as much more information abo...
2018-08-29
50 min
Under the Hood
The Pill, Part 2
We continue our conversation with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode we’re diving in a bit deeper to talk about the “Pro Period Movement”, moon cycle circles, and conforming to the male mold in, well, everything. We talked with Holly for quite a while, but were giving you the ‘best from the rest’ in Part 2 of The Pill. Check out more show notes at https://www.underthehoodpodcast.com/
2018-08-22
24 min
Under the Hood
The Pill
Shrinking ovaries, “withdrawal bleeds” instead of periods, and all the symptoms and side effects your doctor never told you about hormonal birth control. Patti and Aleks dive in deep with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control. In Part 1 of this conversation they talk about the history of hormonal birth control, why as many as 80% of women will take hormonal birth control at some point in their lives, and the stinging anger we all feel as we, once again, shake our fist at the patriarchy. For transcripts and more go...
2018-08-15
25 min
Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Yoga and Meditation with Patti Quintero
Learn about the foundations of Yoga and Meditation and how to maximize their benefits during pregnancy and postpartum with our guest Patti Quintero - founder of 'Uma Mother' which specializes in mindful living from Conception into Motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-09
58 min
Under the Hood
The Big "O"
Orgasms, your clitoris and the other things that you didn't hear about in sex ed class. Patti and Aleks have a no-holds barred conversation with Emma Koenig, author of Moan: Anonymous Essays on Female Orgasm and Jessie Barr, director of the upcoming movie Sophie Jones. They discuss the perils and pleasures of female sexuality, when sex-ed should begin and why the feeling of shame about sex is so hard to shake. For show notes and a transcript of this episode go to https://www.underthehoodpodcast.com/
2018-08-08
43 min
Under the Hood
Let's Go
Under the Hood is pulling back the curtain and unpacking the mystery around womanHOOD, sisterHOOD, motherHOOD. Join Patti and Aleks as they take a deep dive into the topics you wish you knew more about, the topics you want to share with your daughters, and the things you want the men in your life to know.
2018-07-14
02 min