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Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast132. Catching Her Own Baby: Holistic Birth, Breastfeeding & Empowerment with Jordan DizonIn this inspiring episode, Sophia talks with Jordan Dizon — a DONA-trained birth doula and lactation support specialist — about her incredible personal birth story, catching her own son, navigating NICU challenges during COVID, and how she supports families holistically through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding.Jordan shares her passion for shifting hospital policies, her experience with postpartum anxiety and rage, and her practical advice on nutrition, colostrum harvesting, and creating a breastfeeding plan.This heartfelt conversation is full of wisdom for both expecting parents and fellow birth workers.2025-06-2337 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast121. January Reflections & Understanding “Sticky Babies”In this episode, hosts Lea and Sophia sit down to debrief the whirlwind of January—sharing updates from their personal lives, the highs and lows of the month, and what’s been happening in their practices. They also dive into an important topic: dystocia, with a focus on shoulder dystocia—what it is, how it presents, and why it’s often just a “sticky baby” situation rather than an emergency. They break down common misconceptions, share real-world experiences, and discuss how simple position changes can often resolve the issue. Whether you’re a birth worker, an expecting parent, or just curious a...2025-02-1032 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast116. Your Baby, Your Way: Medical Freedom, Unassisted Birth, and More with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Your Baby, Your Way: Medical Freedom, Unassisted Birth, and More with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. In this episode, Jennifer shares her experiences as a mother of four, navigating hospital, midwife-assisted, and unassisted births, and discusses the importance of parental intuition, making informed decisions, and creating a vaccine-friendly birth plan.2025-01-0658 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast111. Another Bozo on the Bus: Physiological Birth and Biomechanics with Adelaide MeadowPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Another Bozo on the Bus: Physiological Birth and Biomechanics with Adelaide MeadowEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Adelaide Meadow, a highly respected birth and body worker with over ten years of experience studying female biomechanics, birth, and movement. Adelaide shares her wealth of knowledge on the intersection of birth, anatomy, physiology, and women’s health, offering insight into how physiological birth is deeply connected to the way women move and care for their bo...2024-07-011h 14Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast110. Nelly’s Birth Stories: Two Births and a Double Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular AtrophyPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Nelly’s Birth Stories: Two Births and a Double Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular AtrophyEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Nelly, a mom of two under two, living off-grid in Cazadero, CA, with her husband and a slightly chaotic assortment of animals. Nelly shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey through two wildly different births and navigating the diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for both of her children.This conversation to...2024-06-241h 25Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast109. Jen Santos - Breech Home Birth, OP Home Birth, Precipitous Home BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Jen Santos: Breech Home Birth, OP Labor, and Precipitous BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she welcomes Dr. Jen Santos back to the podcast for the third time! In this episode, Jen shares her personal experiences with her three home births, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of each. Together, they dive into topics such as breech presentation, back labor, unknown due dates, postpartum anxiety, PTSD, and precipitous birth, offering valuable insights for families and birth professionals...2024-06-101h 20Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast108. All Things Breastmilk with Carrie Caillouette, IBCLCPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: All Things Breastmilk with Carrie Caillouette, IBCLCEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Carrie Caillouette, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in West County Sonoma. Carrie shares her wealth of knowledge on all things breastfeeding and breastmilk, offering practical advice and insights to help parents meet their infant feeding goals.From insurance coverage and colostrum harvesting to tongue ties, inverted nipples, and craniosacral support, Carrie brings both...2024-05-1354 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast107. Preterm Birth and Babies with Kristine LauriePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Preterm Birth and Babies with Kristine LaurieEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they welcome back Kristine Laurie, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM) with over 33 years of experience. In this episode, Kristine shares her vast knowledge of high-risk obstetrics in both the United States and international low-resource settings. The discussion covers topics such as Doctors Without Borders, preterm birth, steroids, antibiotics, kangaroo care, PROM, and challenges like cord prolapse, placenta previa, and...2024-05-0659 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast106. Caley’s Birth Story: Free Birth, Wild Pregnancy, and EmpowermentPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Caley’s Birth Story: Free Birth, Wild Pregnancy, and EmpowermentEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Caley to share her inspiring and raw third birth story. In this episode, Caley reflects on her journey, including her experiences with free-birth vs. home-birth, navigating relationship challenges, and embracing the beauty of a wild pregnancy.They also discuss critical topics such as hypnobirthing, nutritional depletion, placenta previa, fear of hemorrhage, and velamentous co...2024-04-2947 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast105. Luxury and Liberation: Reproductive Justice with Sabia WadePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Luxury and Liberation: Reproductive Justice with Sabia WadeEpisode Overview:Join your host Lea as she interviews the incredible Sabia Wade, a Black, Queer, Full Spectrum Doula, CEO, Investor, Author, Educator, and expander of Black Luxury. In this powerful episode, Sabia shares their work in reproductive justice, fighting health disparities, empowering pregnant people of color, and building pathways to equality and equity.The discussion delves into topics such as volunteering in prison, doula training...2024-03-1958 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast104. Kim's Birth Stories - Instant Baby, Just Add WaterPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Kim’s Birth Stories - Instant Baby, Just Add WaterEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they chat with Kim Hurtado about her three incredible home water birth stories. In this episode, Kim reflects on her conception journeys, her experiences as a medical provider choosing home birth, and navigating challenges like postpartum baby blues, post-term pregnancies, and hemorrhoids.Kim also shares her knowledge and passion for birth, including her experiences with en...2024-03-0453 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast103. Kelsey’s Birth Story: Placental Abruption and a Return to TrustPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Kelsey’s Birth Story: Placental Abruption and a Return to TrustEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Kelsey about her powerful and emotional birth story. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her journey through post-term pregnancy, placental abruption, fetal heart arrhythmia, and ultimately a cesarean birth. She shares her experience with obstetric violence, her challenges in navigating medical interventions, and her path back to trusting her body and instincts....2024-02-1959 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast102. Navigating Conflict and Connection with Perinatal Relationship Coach Rhona BerensPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Navigating Conflict and Connection with Perinatal Relationship Coach Rhona BerensEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Carissa (our newest student midwife!) as they sit down with Rhona Berens, PhD, PCC, a seasoned perinatal relationship coach and co-author of Fight Right for Your Baby: The How-To Guide for Expecting and New Parents to Shift from Conflict to Connection.In this insightful episode, they dive into the complex dynamics of relationships during the perinatal period...2024-01-2257 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast101. Kayla's Birth Story - Surprise Breech and TransportPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Kayla’s Birth Story: Surprise Breech & TransportEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Kayla about her powerful birth story featuring a surprise breech presentation and a 3rd stage transfer. In this episode, Kayla opens up about her first-time motherhood experience, navigating chiropractic care, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and back labor before transporting for additional support. She shares the challenges of recovering from a blood transfusion and the importance of trusting her care team during unexpected moments.2024-01-1549 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast100. Gina Mundy - Childbirth Attorney: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer ChildbirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Gina Mundy - Childbirth Attorney: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer ChildbirthEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Gina Mundy, a childbirth attorney with over 20 years of experience specializing in labor and delivery cases. In this episode, Gina discusses her groundbreaking book, A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth, which empowers families with the knowledge to create a safer birth experience.The conversation covers critical topics such as:2023-12-2551 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast99. Dr Rebecca Cohen - "Natural Birth Doctor"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Dr. Rebecca Cohen - “Natural Birth Doctor”Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Dr. Rebecca Cohen, MD, a holistic women’s healthcare physician with over 30 years of experience. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Rebecca shares her journey toward out-of-hospital birth support, the wisdom she’s gained from birthing her 9 children, and her approach to supporting women throughout every stage of life.Topics include herbal products, Mayan Abdominal Therapy, painful periods, menopause, prolapse...2023-12-1153 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast98. Rebekah Wheeler - Trauma Healing in BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Rebekah Wheeler - Trauma Healing in BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Rebekah Wheeler, CNM, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, educator, and expert in birth trauma prevention and treatment. In this thought-provoking episode, Rebekah shares her insights from nearly 20 years as a birth professional, highlighting the critical need for perinatal mental health support and trauma-informed care.They discuss key topics including: • Differences in care between hospital and home bi...2023-11-2758 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast97. Kelli Moore - Navigating the Medical SystemPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Kelli Moore - Navigating the Medical SystemEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Kelli Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Soulfire Productions, and host of two top-rated podcasts: The Naked Mama and OK, Babe. In this candid and empowering episode, Kelli shares her experiences navigating the complexities of the medical system during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.They discuss topics such as IVF, prodromal labor, back labor, LEEP procedures and cervical scarring, hemorrhage...2023-10-2351 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast96. Emma’s Birth Story - Part 2: Intuition and HealingPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Emma’s Birth Story - Part 2: Intuition and HealingEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Emma about her second pregnancy and birth experience. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Emma reflects on moving from a traumatic hospital birth to a healing home birth. She shares her journey of navigating a surprise pregnancy, embracing a wild pregnancy, and reclaiming her power through intuitive decision-making.Topics include declining all pregnancy testing, EMDR an...2023-10-031h 03Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast95. Stesha’s Birth Story - Normalizing Home BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Stesha’s Birth Story - Normalizing Home BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Stesha, a first-time mom and registered nurse, about her empowering home birth journey. Stesha shares her experience of choosing home birth, inspired by her sisters, and discusses her passion for nutrition, wellness, and empowering other first-time moms to advocate for the birth they deserve.In this episode, they dive into topics like prenatal testing decisions, chiropractic care, Co...2023-09-251h 06Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast94. Alisha Meyer - Birth CultivatedPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Alisha Meyer - Birth CultivatedEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Alisha Meyer from Birth Cultivated, a Traditional Birth Attendant who shares her unique journey through unassisted pregnancy and birth, student midwifery, and creating a private home birth ministry. In this episode, Alisha dives into her decision not to pursue a midwifery license, the role of PMAs (Private Membership Associations) in birth work, and her passion for cultivating nutrition and healing in postpartum care.2023-09-111h 02Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast93. Ashley's Birth Stories - Quick BirthsPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Ashley’s Birth Stories - Quick BirthsEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she chats with Ashley about her two fast and empowering birth experiences. Ashley reflects on her home birth, which she describes as natural, serene, magical, and a dream-like experience. Together, they explore topics such as GBS, tandem nursing, prodromal labor, anemia, and food sensitivities.Ashley’s journey highlights the beauty of trusting your body and embracing birth without intervention. She’s now...2023-08-1550 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast92. Yoni Steaming: Healing and History with Kit from KataraPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Yoni Steaming: Healing and History with Kit from KataraEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they dive into the ancient practice of yoni steaming with Kit, founder of Katara. In this episode, they discuss what steaming is, the global history of steaming, and its uses for a variety of health and wellness concerns. Kit shares her knowledge and expertise on when yoni steaming is beneficial, when to avoid it, and how it can support healing for...2023-07-2453 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast91. Gemma Epp - Wyld Birth & Placenta WitchPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Gemma Epp - Wyld Birth & Placenta WitchEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gemma Epp, a traditional birthkeeper and placenta specialist, about her journey into traditional midwifery and her passion for placentas. In this episode, they discuss teen pregnancy, lotus birth, cord burning, and the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of birth.Gemma’s work weaves together the physiological, spiritual, and energetic elements of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, always turning women back to...2023-07-0356 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast90. Emma's Birth Stories - Part 1 - "We Have A Problem"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Emma’s Birth Stories - Part 1: “We Have a Problem”Episode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Emma about her first birth journey, an experience filled with unexpected challenges and lessons. Emma shares the ups and downs of her pregnancy and labor, navigating complexities like an IUD pregnancy, Celiac Disease, and an STI false-positive result, all amidst the backdrop of Covid.Her birth story includes navigating a breech baby and ECV, a...2023-06-2648 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast89. Gina Mercurio's Birth Stories - "This Train has no Brakes"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Gina’s Birth Stories - “This Train Has No Brakes”Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gina Mercurio, a local from Petaluma, about her journey to motherhood and her two distinct birth stories. Gina opens up about her experience with infertility caused by birth control, early menopause, miscarriage, and a subchorionic hemorrhage, as well as navigating dual care with an OB, SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction), and finding relief through chiropractic care.Gina a...2023-06-121h 04Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast88. Madison Desjarlais - "Midwifery Abandonment"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Madison Desjarlais - “Midwifery Abandonment”Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Madison Desjarlais, a Traditional Birth Attendant based in the lower mainland of B.C., Canada, about her transformative journey into Authentic Midwifery. In this insightful episode, they discuss: • Obstetrical violence and its impact on birthing women • The history of Twilight Sleep • The differences between registered midwifery and free birth • The BRAIN acronym as a tool for making informed dec...2023-05-0149 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast87. Supporting Families Remotely and Holistic Birth ApproachesPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Supporting Families Remotely and Holistic Birth ApproachesEpisode Overview:In this episode, join all your hosts—Lea, Sophia, Nina, Aly, and Angela—as they come together for a dynamic discussion on important topics related to birth support and newborn care. The team explores: • How to support families over the phone when you’re unable to make it to the birth. • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)—what it is, how to recognize it, and when to seek care...2023-04-1139 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast86. April’s Home Birth Story: Empowerment, Challenges, and SupportPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: April’s Home Birth Story: Empowerment, Challenges, and SupportEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Aly as they interview April about her inspiring home birth story. In this episode, they discuss a wide range of topics, including: • Vaginal exams during labor • The decision to forgo an epidural • Navigating postpartum support • Managing hypertension postpartum • The benefits of chiropractic care • Addressing forceful let-down during breastfeedingApril’s s...2023-03-2750 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast85. Dr. Jen Santos - Ultrasounds, Dopplers, EFM ConcernsPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Dr. Jen Santos - Ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM ConcernsEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Lea as they welcome back Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, for another enlightening discussion. This episode dives into the complexities of modern obstetric tools like ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring), questioning their routine use and their impact on neonatal outcomes.Topics include: • Body balancing and Spinning Babies techniques • Navigating unique birth presentations like...2023-03-191h 01Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast84. Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC - Functional BoobsPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC - Functional BoobsEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, a seasoned IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and holistic postpartum specialist. Chelsea shares her journey of supporting physiologic infant feeding for over 13 years and discusses her passion for empowering mothers through breastfeeding and connecting them with their maternal intuition.Topics include: • The role of lactation consultants in breastfeeding success • Sleep supp...2023-03-1356 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast83. Hodgepodge UpdatePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Hodgepodge UpdateEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Aly for a dynamic conversation covering a wide range of topics relevant to birth and midwifery. This episode dives into: • The controversial topic of fundal “massage” • Techniques and considerations for pushing during labor • Navigating the emotional and practical realities of second-trimester loss • Community changes in Birth Center shifts • Insights from 2022 birth stats • Key takeaways from a hemorrhage webinar • Discussi...2023-02-2038 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast82. Devon - NICU NursePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Devon Donkin - NICU NurseEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Devon Donkin, RN, about her incredible journey from waitress to neonatal nurse and everything in between. Devon shares her unique perspective from over a decade of bedside experience in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and her passion for supporting families during some of their most challenging moments.Topics include: • What to expect when a baby is...2023-02-1254 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast81: Lisa Rawson - Midwifery LicensingPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Lisa Rawson - Midwifery LicensingEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she welcomes back Lisa Rawson, LM, CPM, for another captivating discussion. This episode covers a wide range of essential and challenging topics, including: • Traveling midwifery • Rural midwifery • Hemorrhage management and chart reviews • Pros and cons of licensing in midwifery • Complex birth scenarios such as breech, twins, and postdates • Navigating transfer of care and medical abandonment2023-01-301h 05Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast80: Mikka's Birth Stories - Single mom by ChoicePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Mikka’s Birth Stories - Single Mom by ChoiceEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia Henderson as she interviews Mikka about her inspiring journey to becoming a single mom by choice. In this episode, Mikka shares the story of her two home births, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way.Topics include: • Choosing to become a single mom by choice with a known donor • Creating a visi...2023-01-231h 38Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast79. Georgeanne Chapin - Circumcision and Intact CarePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Georgeanne Chapin - Circumcision and Intact CareEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Georgeanne Chapin, the founder of Intact America, for an enlightening discussion about circumcision and intact care. Together, they explore: • The complications associated with circumcision • Why circumcision is a human rights issue • The functions of the foreskin and its role in sexual health • What sex as nature intends really means • Debunking common myths surrounding circumcisi...2023-01-1654 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast78. Lindsay's Birth Stories - "Thinking For Myself"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Lindsay’s Birth Stories - “Thinking For Myself”Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Lindsay about her journey through three births. Lindsay shares how she learned to trust her intuition and make empowered choices despite facing challenges like due date pressure, induction threats, and GBS+ antibiotics. Together, they discuss: • The dangers of planting seeds of fear during pregnancy • Overcoming a Covid-related preterm labor scare • Managing severe nausea and the demands of posterior...2023-01-091h 10Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast77. Deborah's Birth Stories - Trusting Intuition As a Mother of "Advanced Maternal Age"Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Deborah’s Birth Stories - Trusting Intuition as a Mother of “Advanced Maternal Age”Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Deborah, who shares her empowering journey through two births, motherhood, and embracing her intuition. Together, they explore: • Navigating a home birth transfer • The financial realities of insurance and birth costs • The importance of delayed cord clamping • Being GBS+ and her approach to managing it • Overcoming the challenge of vag...2023-01-0242 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast76. Meggie’s Birth Stories - From Traumatic Hospital Birth to Empowering Family BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Meggie’s Birth Stories - From Traumatic Hospital Birth to Empowering Family BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Meggie, a mother of two, about her transformative journey through two very different births. Meggie shares the challenges of her traumatic hospital birth, the impact of the Covid lockdown, and the joy of her free birth in the water.Topics include: • Castor oil induction during her first birth • Releas...2022-12-261h 01Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast75. Jessie’s Birth Stories - From Home Birth to Wild Birth on the EarthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Jessie’s Birth Stories - From Home Birth to Wild Birth on the EarthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Jessie, a mother of four, about her diverse and powerful birth stories. Jessie shares her experiences, from a home birth transport to a transformative wild birth on the Earth, and everything in between.Topics include: • Ultrasound refusal and embracing intuition • The risks and benefits of herbal induction ...2022-12-191h 58Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast74. Jackie’s Birth Experiences - A Journey Through Birth, Postpartum, and Herbal WisdomPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Jackie’s Birth Experiences - A Journey Through Birth, Postpartum, and Herbal WisdomEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Jackie, a mother, wife, businesswoman, postpartum doula, and herbalist, about her two distinct birth experiences. Jackie shares her personal journey, blending her roles as a mother and postpartum care provider, and offers invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of birth and postpartum recovery.Topics include: • Jackie’s herbal studies and ho...2022-12-121h 10Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast73. Lydia’s Birth Stories - From Hospital to Home Birth and Holistic LivingPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Lydia’s Birth Stories - From Hospital to Home Birth and Holistic LivingEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia and former OG host Emma as they interview Lydia about her journey through four very different births. Lydia shares her experiences with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and the cascade of interventions in her hospital births, as well as her transformative shift to holistic health and unmedicated home births.Topics include: • Transitioning from western medicine to h...2022-12-0557 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast72. Suzanne Arms - Challenging the Status Quo in Birth and ParentingPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Suzanne Arms - Challenging the Status Quo in Birth and ParentingEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Suzanne Arms, a visionary in birth and maternal care. Suzanne discusses her groundbreaking book Immaculate Deception, her memorable Today Show interview with Barbara Walters, and a wide range of topics, including: • Pre and perinatal psychology and its connection to colic • The impact of epigenetics and the hormonal cocktail of birth • The import...2022-11-2852 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast71. Carly’s Birth Stories - From Hospital Birth to Firefighter-Surrounded Home BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Carly’s Birth Stories - From Hospital Birth to Firefighter-Surrounded Home BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia and OG host Emma as they chat with Carly about her two memorable and vastly different birth experiences. Carly shares her journey from a hospital birth, navigating challenges with newborn procedures, to an unexpected home birth with a dramatic twist—being surrounded by firefighters.Topics include: • Advocating for your baby during hospital procedures • T...2022-11-211h 07Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast70. Elana's Birth Stories - Surprise BreechPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Elana’s Birth Stories - Surprise BreechEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Elana, who shares her two unique birth stories. From navigating the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) to managing a low-lying placenta, Elana’s journey takes a dramatic turn with the discovery of a surprise breech birth. Together, they discuss: • Using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for family planning • Managing a low-lying placenta during pregnancy • Tools and strategies for addressing...2022-11-1659 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast69. Ranting About Hospital Birth - A Doula’s Perspective on Newborn CarePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Ranting About Hospital Birth - A Doula’s Perspective on Newborn CareEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea, Sophia, Aly, and Angela as they dive into a passionate discussion sparked by Lea’s recent experience as a doula at a hospital birth. The team shares their frustrations and insights into the treatment of the newborn and the overall hospital experience, exploring topics like: • The implications of active management during labor • The pressure surrounding inductions • The...2022-11-0938 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast68: Stephanie’s Swim Safety Journey: Float, Swim, and Breath Holding RhythmPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Stephanie’s Swim Safety Journey: Float, Swim, and Breath Holding RhythmEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Stephanie, a Certified Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Instructor, to discuss the importance of swim safety and the transformative impact of the float, swim, and breath holding rhythm. Stephanie shares her personal journey to becoming an ISR instructor, driven by a near-tragic drowning accident involving her young daughter, and how ISR empowered her family to embrace water safety....2022-11-0234 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast67. Katelyn’s Journey - From Conception Challenges to Empowering BirthPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Katelyn’s Journey - From Conception Challenges to Empowering BirthEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Katelyn, a new mom with a powerful story of resilience and triumph. Katelyn shares her conception journey, navigating challenges such as birth control detox, miscarriages, IBS, lactose intolerance, and anemia. She reflects on her labor experience, describing it as, “It hurt like hell, and I enjoyed every minute of it.”Topics include: • Overcoming health c...2022-10-2653 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast66. Gemma’s Story - From Miscarriage to Home Birth and the Journey to a Rainbow BabyPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Gemma’s Story - From Miscarriage to Home Birth and the Journey to a Rainbow BabyEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gemma Niu, who shares her moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. Gemma opens up about her miscarriage, the emotional journey of her angel baby, and how she found her voice during her home birth experience.They discuss: • Transitioning from hospital support to home birth • The un...2022-10-191h 28Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast65. Christina’s Birth Stories - From Hospital to Home, Unmedicated and EmpoweredPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Christina’s Birth Stories - From Hospital to Home, Unmedicated and EmpoweredEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Christina, a mom of three, about her unmedicated, vaginal birth experiences—two in the hospital and one at home. Christina shares her journey through preterm labor, prodromal labors, birth doulas, and her decision to have a home birth for her third baby.Topics include: • Coping with newborn reflux and tongue ties ...2022-10-121h 08Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast64. Building a Business: Birth Work, Budgeting, and DelegationPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Building a Business: Birth Work, Budgeting, and DelegationEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia, Lea, Clover, and Angela as they dive into the behind-the-scenes of running a birth work business. Sophia and Lea share how they initially set up their businesses separately and eventually merged their efforts into a collaborative venture. They also discuss: • The process of delegating tasks to others • Tips for budgeting money as business owners • Sophia and Clover debrief a recent...2022-10-0543 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast63: Maddy Thompson - "I'll Stand with you like an Oak Tree in the Wind, Should you Make your Choice Fully Informed"Join your hosts Sophia and Angela as they interview Maddy Thompson on her student midwife experience, advocacy as a student, Covid, regulated midwifery verse authentic midwifery, meconium, nuchal cords, and cesareans. Maddy is Midwife located currently in Nicaragua who believes intuition is one of the most powerful skills that we can develop as humans on this planet. For most of us, intuition is likely natural and unconscious. Maddy believes it actually takes great diligence, sensitivity and skill to harness and differentiate between anxious thoughts, ego and true intuition. In modern society we dismiss intuitive knowing as a form of...2022-09-211h 01Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast62: Jen Santos - Tongue Ties, Spinning Babies, and Chiropractic SupportPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Jen Santos - Tongue Ties, Spinning Babies, and Chiropractic SupportEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Lea as they welcome back Dr. Jen Santos for another enlightening conversation. This time, they dive into a range of important topics related to pediatric and prenatal care, including: • Tongue and lip ties and their impact on feeding and development • The benefits of Spinning Babies techniques during pregnancy and labor • The importance of pediatric chiropractic care and it...2022-09-1458 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast61: Empowered Birth with Sophia Henderson - Radical Birth Keeper & MidwifePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Empowered Birth with Sophia Henderson - Radical Birth Keeper & MidwifeEpisode Overview:In this episode of Our Power Is Within, host Chazmith interviews Sophia Henderson, a radical birth keeper, authentic midwife, and advocate for empowering birth experiences. As the owner of her own midwifery practice in Sonoma County, California, Sophia draws from years of experience as both a doula and a midwife to share insights on what it means to have an empowered birth....2022-09-0757 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast60: Introducing Born Wild Midwifery - A New Group Practice!Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Introducing Born Wild Midwifery - A New Group Practice!Episode Overview:Join your hosts Lea, Nina, Clover, Sophia, and their newest student midwife Angela, as they share the exciting news about the formation of Born Wild Midwifery, a collaborative group practice. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the team came together, their shared vision, and what this means for families in their community.Topics include: • The inspiration behind creating a gr...2022-08-2436 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast58. Diana’s Journey: Healing Birth Trauma and Supporting OthersPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Diana’s Journey: Healing Birth Trauma and Supporting OthersEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Chelsea and Sophia as they interview Diana, who shares her transformative journey of healing her own birth trauma and how it inspired her to support other women in their healing. Together, they discuss: • The power of story medicine and sharing birth experiences • The role of somatic bodywork in trauma healing • Navigating a home birth transport • Diana’s experiences...2022-07-2051 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastS2E58 - Hamid Jabbar - Mineral ShamanJoin your hosts Clover and Sophia as they interview the Mineral Shaman. Hamid Jabbar has spent the better part of his adult life exploring Eastern philosophical and practical systems of Western Medicine, Yoga, Ayurveda, Buddhism, Thai bodywork, Amazonian plant medicines, and other traditional healing methods. Prior to his fifteen years of working in the healing arts, Hamid was a successful lawyer in Los Angeles before moving to Arizona to reconnect with himself and his true passion of helping others. When not advising clients on their health and educating on many expansive topics of health, Hamid focuses his work on the u...2022-07-1301 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast57. Tiffany’s Birth Stories - Unique Home Birth ExperiencesPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Tiffany’s Birth Stories - Unique Home Birth ExperiencesEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Emma and Sophia as they chat with Tiffany about her two distinct and memorable home birth experiences. Tiffany shares the joys and challenges of being a mom to two kids under two, as well as navigating unique circumstances during her births.Topics include: • Being GBS positive and managing it during birth • The challenges of nuchal hands during...2022-06-161h 05Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast56. Weekend Workshop Recap with Dr. Stu - Vaginal Breech Birth and Birthing InstinctsPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Weekend Workshop Recap with Dr. Stu - Vaginal Breech Birth and Birthing InstinctsEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Emma, Lea, and Sophia as they share highlights and insights from their transformative weekend workshop with Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts. This in-depth workshop focused on vaginal breech birth, the art of supporting physiologic birth, and advanced skills for birth workers.Topics include: • Key takeaways from the Birthing Instincts workshop • Deepening understanding of v...2022-06-0838 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast55. Midwifery Sustainability and Group Practice VisionPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Midwifery Sustainability and Group Practice VisionEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Clover, Sophia, Chelsea, and Lea as they dive into a heartfelt discussion about midwifery sustainability and their vision for creating a group practice. They explore the challenges of maintaining balance as midwives, the benefits of working collaboratively, and how a group model can support both families and midwives alike.Topics include: • The challenges of maintaining sustainability in midwifery work • What...2022-06-0142 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast54. Chelsea Wanner - A Midwifery Journey and Group Practice ExperiencePodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Chelsea Wanner - A Midwifery Journey and Group Practice ExperienceEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews her newest student midwife, Chelsea Wanner. In this episode, Chelsea shares her midwifery journey, her inspiration for stepping into birth work, and her experience working within a group practice. They discuss the joys and challenges of midwifery, the benefits of collaboration, and Chelsea’s vision for her future in the field.Topics include: • Chel...2022-05-2547 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast53. Dr. Thea Rabb - Birth Stories and Naturopathic WisdomPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Dr. Thea Rabb - Birth Stories and Naturopathic WisdomEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Sophia and Clover as they interview Dr. Thea Rabb, a passionate Naturopathic Doctor who believes in the innate healing power of the body. In this episode, Dr. Rabb shares her three unique birth stories and reflects on how these experiences have shaped her personal and professional life.Topics include: • Breech presentations and navigating birth choices • The emot...2022-05-1857 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast51. Caley’s Birth Stories - Empowering Birth and MusicPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Caley’s Birth Stories - Empowering Birth and MusicEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she chats with Caley, a passionate UX designer, musician, and mother living in the Sierra foothills with her Australian husband and two young toddler boys. Caley shares her transformative birth stories and how they’ve fueled her passion for empowering women through the birth process and teaching music.Topics include: • Freebirth and home birth experiences • N...2022-05-041h 19Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast49. Lori’s Birth Stories - Loss, Resilience, and Wild PregnanciesPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Lori’s Birth Stories - Loss, Resilience, and Wild PregnanciesEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she interviews Lori, a mother of three earth-side children and two heavenly babies. Lori shares her incredible and varied birthing journeys, which include stories of loss, resilience, and triumph. With experiences ranging from miscarriage to cesarean, VBACs, wild pregnancies, and freebirths, Lori offers a heartfelt and inspiring perspective on the complexities of birth and motherhood.Content Warning: Th...2022-04-201h 22Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast46. First-Time Moms: Breaking Biases and Embracing Their BirthsPodcast Show NotesEpisode Title: First-Time Moms: Breaking Biases and Embracing Their BirthsEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea, Clover, Sophia, and Emma as they dive into the topic of first-time moms and the biases that often surround their births. From common stereotypes to the way care providers and society approach first births, this candid discussion explores how these assumptions impact birthing experiences and outcomes. The hosts also share strategies to empower first-time moms to trust their intuition and advocate for themselves.2022-03-3036 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild Podcast40. Student Sustainability in Midwifery with Our Newest Host, CloverJoin your hosts for an engaging discussion about student sustainability through the lens of midwifery school and practice. In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce our newest host, Clover, a student midwife in Sophia’s practice!Together, they explore the realities of balancing midwifery education and life, with an honest look at topics like vacation time, the challenges of cell service and pagers, and navigating compensation as a student midwife.Key Topics Discussed: • Vacation Time: The importance of rest...2022-02-161h 00Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastBrittany Birth Story - S1E39Join your host Sophia and her client, Brittany, as she shares the birth story of her daughter. Topics discussed: Covid pregnancy, hormonal migraines, switching care providers, secondary apnea, and mastitis. Hope you enjoy! Aly Sidjakov Postpartum Doula https://www.familyfocus-doulacare.com Morgan Conway- O'neill, LM, CPM https://www.mountainriverbirth.com2022-02-091h 07Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastTifani Beecher - Birth Photographer S1E38Join Sophia as she interviews, Tifani Beecher on her experience as a professional birth photographer, as well as a mother of four girls. They discuss, siblings at births, home birth, and hemorrhage.  You can connect with Tifani on her IG @Tiffanibeecherphotography and her website: www.tifanibeecherphotography.com Hope you enjoy!2022-02-0246 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastAmana - Living with Loss - S1E37Join Sophia as she interviews Amana on her life experience with death work and birth work. They discuss midwifery assistance, early births, spirit babies, conscious conception, and breech home birth. Amana resides in the PNW with her husband & their two living children. Amama has worked both in birth & death for over a decade. She was drawn to work in the realm of death after experiencing several deaths within her own circle of loved ones. She supports women during the transformative time of pregnancy birth and motherhood with unique offerings for women during times of grieving. Amana loves to provide and...2022-01-2655 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastBriana Birth Story -S1E35Join licensed midwife, Sophia Henderson for a birth story with her client Briana. They discuss topics like: collaborative care, morning sickness, anxiety, induction, dropping expectations, NST, NIPT, water birth, donor milk, and food sensitivities.  Brookes episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-wild-podcast/id1563072121?i=1000540645962 Food Sensitivities: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/allergyeats/id4583779752022-01-121h 29Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastDr. Julie Restad - S1Ep34Join your hosts, Sophia and Lea for an interview with Dr. Julie Restad.  Dr. Julie is a chiropractor, this interview covers topics such as: NICU babies, fevers and infections, asthma, ultrasounds, cervical lips, and homeschool. Dr. Julie Restad has been a licensed chiropractor since 2005. She graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College West. She obtained her BS in Biopsychology from UC Santa Barbara in 2000. Dr. Julie opened her first practice in Folsom in 2005 and then relocated in 2006 to open her second practice in Petaluma, Serendipity Chiropractic. She won Best Chiropractor in Petaluma for several years running, the most recent b...2022-01-0555 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastTracy Lough -S1E33Join your hosts Sophia and Nina for an interview with local midwife, Tracy Lough.  They discuss her work at Thrive Birth Center, her home birth services in LA, precipitous birth, rural midwifery, and kids at births. Tracy Lough, LM, CPM When I was growing up, I yearned to serve my community in a way that would bring children love and peace while fostering a connection to nature. In college I came across a book called Midwives; after reading it I felt deeply called to one day birth my own baby with a midwife. I...2021-12-2951 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastAnnika's Birth Story - S1E32Midwife Sophia Henderson interviews Annika about her birth experiences. They discuss IVF, twins, IUI, hospital birth, IUGR, cesarean, 3rd and 4th degree tears, spirit babies, thrush, Medical Medium, fundal height discrepancy, preterm birth, NICU, Covid, hip displagia, VBAC, prolonged labor, home birth, intuition, trauma, and hypnobirthing. 2021-12-221h 12Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastRochelle's Birth Story - S1E31Join Sophia Henderson as she interviews Rochelle about her birth center birth with her daughter and then home birth with her son. Maybe topics are discussed including shoulder dystocia. 2021-12-161h 14Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastLeah & Clay's Birth Story - Part 2 - S1E30Join Sophia as she interviews Leah and her husband Clay on their 5 day labor and birth of their daughter. This is part 2.....2021-12-0954 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastLeah & Clay's Birth Story - Part 1 - S1E29Join Sophia as she interviews Leah and her husband Clay on their 5 day labor and birth of their daughter. This is part 1.....2021-12-081h 00Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastChiropractic and Dynamic Body Balancing with Jen Santos - S1E28Join your hosts Emma, Lea, and Sophia (Nina out with sick kids) as they interview Jen Santos. They discuss breech birth, home birth, failure to thrive, cranial sacral support, spinning babies, and more. Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, is a second generation chiropractor. She received her first adjustment at 45 minutes old by her dad. Dr. Jen graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 2013, with honors (Cum Laude) and received the prestigious “Clinical Excellence Award.” She is a full time chiropractor and owner of Acorn Chiropractic Club with 3 locations. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Life Chiropractic College West wher...2021-12-0147 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastTed's Birth Story - S1E27Midwife, Sophia Henderson interviews Ted on his experience with childbirth. They discuss the two hospital births of his daughters and how Covid helped them make the switch to home birth. Ashlee’s episode: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/Ashlees-Birth-Story---S1E3-er9v3m2021-11-2430 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastA Provider Who Cannot Provide - S1E26Sophia reads a Midwifery Today article titled "A Provider Who Cannot Provide" written by Midwife Judy Fisher and Lea and Emma join for discussion.  Article: https://midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/a-provider-who-cannot-provide/#enews23432021-11-1733 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastNoel's Birth Story - S1E25Come listen, marvel, and laugh at Noel's birth journey. She discusses with her Midwife Sophia Henderson, gestational diabetes, prolapse, weight gain shame, her Kaiser Cesarean, Her home birth VBAC, conscious conception, pregnancy and postpartum during covid, healing birth trauma, releasing control, fears of rupture and hemorrhage, and creating a postpartum plan. Brooke episode: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/Integrative-coaching-with-Brooke-Radloff---S1E24-e18mjqe2021-11-101h 21Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastBirth & Postpartum Doulas - Aly & Becca S1E23This was the first interview Sophia performed before the podcast was even an idea. It was posted to her Youtube channel. Enjoy hearing from Aly and Becca as they discuss bodily fluids, finding work/personal life balance, frustrations with their "scope of practice", Covid restrictions Please forgive the occasional echo... Aly Sidjakov - Family Focus Doula Care Aly’s goal is to create an environment that is safe, respected, inclusive, meaningful and supported. Her focus is to help individuals and families feel confident and connected as they experience the birth of their baby. Helping work through any anxiety or fear as...2021-10-2720 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastClaire's Birth Story - S1E22Midwife Sophia Henderson, interviews Claire about her birth experience. Her plans for home birth, her transport, and her Cesarean.2021-10-201h 16Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastWater Birth Rants with your Hosts - S1E21Today we introduce your newest host, Nina Basker. Nina is currently a student midwife in her primary phase at the National Midwifery Institute. She works with her preceptor, Lea Ritter and also lives in Fairfax, California, in a multigenerational home, with her partner, children and their grandparents, a few chickens and a very large, exceedingly tolerant orange tabby. Nina and her family spend their time between Northern California and Cuba where her partner is from. She has been in birth work for 8 years, and like many on this path, was inspired by her experience with the Midwifery model of care...2021-10-1332 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastMolly's Birth Story - S1E19Come hear Molly share her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with her Midwife Sophia Henderson. Learn how they met DURING labor and how magical the birth journey was for them both!2021-09-221h 30Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastMidwifery Sustainability - S1E17Join hosts Emma, Lea, and Sophia as they discuss sustainability within Midwifery and how to continue to provide continuity of care. 2021-08-2528 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastIsha's Birth Story - S1E15Midwife Sophia Henderson interviews Isha on her pregnancy journey. They discuss Isha's plans to birth unassisted, to have a free birth as well as her breastfeeding struggles.2021-07-2246 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastTrauma and Trust - S1E14Join hosts Lea, Emma, and Sophia as they discuss witnessing traumatic experiences and the promise/challenge of not bringing fears into future birth spaces. They discuss placental abruption, resuscitation, trauma release, adrenal support, tearing and suturing. 2021-07-1438 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastLisa Rawson LM - Rural Midwifery - S1E13In this episode, we interview Lisa Rawson LM with Mountain Valley Midwifery, in Mendocino County, California. She has been a midwife for over two decades as well as an advocate for birth trauma and survivors. We touch on her background, her unique birth stories with her children, and dive into what rural midwifery care looks like.  Topics discussed in this episode include: Hyperemesis gravidarum, Post dates, Posterior baby, born En caul, Vaginal exams, Abortion, Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Emergency helicopter transport, Rural midwifery, Shoulder dystocia, Genetic testing, Birth Trauma coaching, Survivors trauma, Sexual abuse. Lisa Rawson Website: http://mountainvalleymidwifery.com Email : Li...2021-07-091h 21Born Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastCassie & Jedi's Birth Stories - S1E12Home birth Midwife Sophia Henderson interviews Cassie about her birth experience with her first daughter and what led her to choose home birth for her second daughter. They discuss birth centers, extended pushing, transport, vacuum assisted birth, stealing her placenta, cranial sacral, and chiropractic care. Sophia then interviews Jedi, Cassie's partner, about his home births with his children, and the difference between them and the hospital birth with his first. Jedi himself was born at home!2021-06-3054 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastRupture and Wait - S1E11Join your hosts Emma, Lea, and Sophia as they discuss waiting for labor to begin on its own after rupture of waters. They discuss GBS, colonization of babies microbiome, long labors, prenatal testing, and the safety of home birth. 2021-06-2443 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastBody Image with Caitlin Ryvlin - S1E10Come listen to our interview with Caitlin Ryvlin about body image, eating disorders, oppression, patriarchy, self loathing and self love, liberation, sexuality, and trauma release.  Radical self love is your birthright! Caitlin is a Postpartum Doula, Sensual Pole And Dance Teacher and Mom of two awesome kids. She passionately navigates this life by devoting herself to radical self love, for herself and for all womxn! Sisters in Motion San Francisco Caitlinryvlin@gmail.com2021-06-1658 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastZane's Birth Story - S1E9Midwife Sophia Henderson interviews home birthing dad Zane Wheeler about his home birth experience. We talk about safety, money, blood, and his experience in general.   Zane Wheeler, Spiritual Life Coach: www.goldenroadalchemy.com2021-06-0931 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastCollaborative Scare - S1E8Join your hosts Lea, Sophia, and Emma as they discuss collaborative care with Doctors and other hospital-based Midwives. 2021-06-0251 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastAlicia Roberts - Physical Therapist - S1E7Alicia is an Orthopedic and Women’s Health Physical Therapist who specializes in working with women during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond the childbearing years.  Her treatment approach is a combination of orthopedic and pelvic floor to address the whole body of a mother. Join us as we discuss the return to sex after birth, back pain, sexuality, pelvic floor health, pole dancing and reclaiming yourself! Her office is in San Rafael California.  http://aliciapt.com/2021-05-2636 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastNicole's Birth Story - S1E6Today we dive into Lea's Client Nicole's birth story with her daughter, Gemma. This was Nicole's second baby and her first home birth. It was a treat to hear her journey through her prenatal care experience in the home birth midwifery model versus that of a birth center with her first born. She shares a lot of sweet moments in this episode. We hope you enjoy! Stay Wild2021-05-1958 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastRetained Placenta - S1E5Join your hosts, Lea, Sophia, and Emma as they discuss placentas....retained and not.2021-05-1338 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastErika Wright - Conscious Conception - S1E4Real talk with Erika Wright about conscious conception, her workshop offerings, and her journey into parenthood.  https://erikawright.org/about-erika-wright/2021-05-0554 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastAshlee's Birth Story - S1E3Sophia Henderson, licensed Midwife and Radical Birthkeeper, is joined by Ashlee in this interview. They talk about Ashlee's first two hospital births and what led to her decision to birth her third child at home. Ted’s episode: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/Teds-Birth-Story---S1E27-e18vkqp2021-04-2853 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastVaginal Exams - S1E2Vaginal exams in pregnancy or labor.....are they necessary or not and are we, as birth keepers, providing them for us or for them?2021-04-2156 minBorn Wild PodcastBorn Wild PodcastMeet your Hosts - S1E1Welcome to the Born Wild Podcast! This is an introduction to the hosts Lea, Sophia, and Emma. Come hear about them and their reasons for starting this podcast. 2021-04-1429 min