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Parenting is Easy PodcastHolistic Parenting: Enhancing Connection with your Child - The Beginning Process with Maryn Green - Episode 49In this new episode of Parenting is Easy, host Chananya Abraham has a heartfelt chat with Marin Green, a doula and birthing coach. Together, they explore Marin's spiritual approach to birth and parenting. They discuss the importance of the mind-body connection, the natural instincts of children, and the special bond between mother and child that forms during birth. Marin also shares her wonderful tips on managing birth pain without medication, creating supportive birthing environments, and helping women who might have had initial hesitations about their pregnancy. The episode wraps up with a fun rapid-fire Q&A on childcare figures...2024-08-0847 min
Taking Back BirthShoulder Dystocia and “Stuck” Babies!Here’s another podcast recorded live on Youtube; this one focuses on the complication we call “shoulder dystocia”; but my focus (as usual) is on the metaphysical meaning and some other out of the box things to consider. Join me for this one, which includes some live Q and A and let me know what thoughts […]2023-08-111h 08Taking Back BirthA Smorgasbord Blab about Postpartum HemorrhageI did a new thing this past week, which is I recorded this podcast live on Youtube. You’ll hear other people’s questions, and some more thoughts and pondering on how to label postpartum hemorrhage, the rates of hemorrhage in my own practice (hint; it’s super duper low) and other ideas to consider when excess bleeding […]2023-07-2057 min
The Women Series with Holly SinclairS3 E5 Maryn Green: Free-birthing in the hospital and the beauty of birth.Maryn is a midwife and business owner, having run Indie Birth with colleague Margot for the past 15+ years. Together they have helped thousands of women, couples and midwives in their quest to bring birth back to it's physiological roots. In this episode we discuss pregnancy testing, birthing practices and the reality of being a mum of 10! For more on Maryn: https://indiebirth.org/ @indiebirthIf you would like to work with Holly or simply continue listening to this podcast, please head to thewomenseries.com where you can subscribe to FULL ACCESS and enjoy cou...2023-07-1345 minTaking Back Birth“You’re Not Allowed” to Not Allow MeWow, I had fun with this one! We posted a reel this week on Instagram of a beautiful “Closing of the Bones” ceremony that we offered a mama we served. This podcast is a combo of describing that to you AND offering my very transparent truth around this idea of “cultural appropriation”. I won’t spoil […]2023-07-0947 minTaking Back BirthThe Magical Mama Circle and a Webinar ReplayI am so excited to finally launch my Magical Mama Circle! I talked all about it after a quick webinar this week called “How to Raise Magical Children”. If you couldn’t attend live, and (like me) you prefer to listen to podcasts over watching videos, this is for you! I talk first about who this […]2023-07-0359 minTaking Back BirthA Homebirth After 3 C-Sections with Erny JettI am so honored to have interviewed one of my favorite mama clients, Erny, who I met a while ago at an Indie Birth free workshop. She invited me on the journey of her fourth pregnancy and what a beautiful journey it was! Listen in as she tells the story of her ecstatic 4th birth; […]2023-06-201h 12Taking Back BirthWhy Dopplers are Dumb (Or, the Overreliance on Technology)I had fun with this one since I’m not attending births right now and felt I could be so super duper honest! My hope for this podcast is that it inspires you to think beyond the (medical) box we’ve often found ourselves in as midwives and even as mamas that seek midwives. If we threw […]2023-06-121h 01Taking Back BirthBirth is Not Like CabinetsIn this podcast, I wanted to riff on a recent post/blog I made about birth not being something you order up like cabinets. I go into a LOT more detail and expand on this idea with what I feel we CAN and CANNOT influence. Ultimately, we don’t get to choose life or death for another […]2023-05-2150 minTaking Back BirthMothering #11: Continued Breastfeeding Through the Toddler YearsI have breastfed 10 babies and (still going) have learned a lot about nursing beyond the baby and infant time. Tune in to learn about Magical Mama membership and my experience around nursing older babies and kids. https://www.magicalmama.org2023-04-1033 minTaking Back BirthMeditation for Connecting with Your Baby In the WombTake these 10 minutes or so to connect with the baby that is growing in your womb, at whatever stage of pregnancy you are in. Connecting with your baby is one of the most sound ways to open that conversation and receive whatever insight is there to be received.2023-04-0217 minTaking Back BirthWhat if Midwifery Apprenticeship Looked More Like This?SO excited to have Sam and Angelia on my podcast! Both of these amazing ladies have been working alongside of me the last year as students and apprentices and friends. I love the conversation we had and the insights and energy they always bring to the table. Imagine being raised as a student midwife with […]2023-03-2858 minTaking Back BirthMidwifery Is BrokenIn this podcast, I reflect on the old and new ways that midwifery is broken. With our new Elevate program, we seek to create a new consciousness. Check it out, registration closes this week! https://indiebirth.org/elevate2023-03-1334 minTaking Back BirthFrom Long Time Veganism to Ancestral Foods with Bridget NielsenSo fun to have my friend Bridget back on my podcast after many years! In this chat, Bridget shares her insightful and humble self-directed journey from vegan expert to someone that’s embraced animal products and ancestral foods in the last few years. I loved talking about the power of our blood, reciprocity and hearing more […]2023-02-271h 03Taking Back BirthWeird Things Midwives Are TaughtThere are many ways and reasons that midwives are taught, and continue to do, really weird things. I want to share more about some of the reasons behind this all, as well as using some of the weird things rarely and in a sacred nature! All of this and more will be covered and supported […]2023-02-1345 minTaking Back BirthMothering #10: Kids and MoneyI’m back for what might be a long awaited Mothering episode! Someone asked me recently to talk about how we handle money and chores and all that in my house. So tune in if you are curious about it all; beliefs around money, how we approach jobs and working and what we pay (and don’t […]2023-01-291h 05Taking Back BirthHonoring Our Yes or No in BirthworkThe new paradigm is such that we MUST use our discretion and our internal compass to know what, who, why or when is right (or not right for us). Gone are the days of “I work with every single woman that comes my way” unless someone chooses to be there or needs to learn those […]2023-01-0344 minTaking Back BirthWinter Solstice and My Year in ReviewWith the darkness coming to an end, we release that which does not serve. And heading into the light, we can have appreciation for it and imagine what we will create! Come with me on this journey through my last year; the highlights and low points and lessons. Perhaps it will inspire you to do […]2022-12-1849 minTaking Back BirthThe Transformation that IS PostpartumA short channeled podcast about the sacred space that is created within us AFTER birth and how if we could just honor that, our world would change.2022-12-1219 minTaking Back BirthWhat’s In Maryn’s Birth Bag?A more recent review of what is in my prenatal and birth bags nowadays! Most of the items I carry are pretty standard (outside of the fun stuff for prenatals!), but I thought that this might inspire questions or thoughts especially for those students that are putting together equipment and tools for themselves.2022-12-0528 minTaking Back BirthHow I’ve Changed as a MidwifeThe last few years have changed ALL of us. This is not an exhaustive list but just a peek into the ways I’ve been altered in my own life, and how these differences have rippled out to the way I embody the role of midwife. Change is good, and I am always excited to see […]2022-11-2850 minTaking Back BirthMy 5 Beliefs About BirthI’m releasing this as a public podcast for all if you’d love to be a fly on the wall and hear the beliefs about birth that I share for women here locally that are curious about midwifery care. It feels good to just get it out there, one again, in this present version, so that […]2022-11-2119 minTaking Back BirthBringing Nothing to BirthWhat a deep, dark internal time it’s been! Sharing all the happenings, inside and out that have been going on seasonally and personally. And it’s related to birth because this idea of being present and non-attached manifested this week for me in midwife role and I wanted to share all about that. What do you […]2022-11-1348 minTaking Back BirthThe Deeper Shadow Side of Pregnancy and Birth and How We Support That as MidwivesMargo and I recorded this New Moon zoom all about the darker parts of pregnancy and birth and the role we serve in as midwives. Listen in as we share stories, and talk about the tools and ways we hold the mirror for the women we serve in this way. We talk about miscarriage and […]2022-10-2859 minTaking Back BirthWomb Medicine Stories with Qiddist AsheI loved having this chat and story time with Qiddist, who is a beautiful and radical woman doing amazing work in the world. “Womb stories”, to us, are really ALL women’s stories, and I appreciate the myriad of topics we touched on together in this time and space. You can find Qiddist at: https://thewombroom.co2022-10-0258 minTaking Back BirthSaying YES to Cervix with Denell Barbara RandallWhat a beautiful woman Denell is! After a cervical diagnosis, she found her way to wellness and true inner health by following the lead of her cervix. Denell is a wealth of information and inspiration and I know you will leave this chat feeling powerful and with lots of lightbulbs going off. Find Denell at: […]2022-09-2355 minTaking Back BirthWhy You’ve Gotta Regulate Your Nervous System For Birth (and Life) with Lindsey LockettI LOVED having this chat with Lindsey, a revolutionary, kick-ass woman who found her truth and life mission through learning and teaching about the nervous system. I had so many questions I wanted to ask, but we talked about the role of the nervous system in hormone production, birth and in common “issues” like anxiety. […]2022-09-031h 05Taking Back BirthConnection with the Sacred Land and the Ceremony of Aurora’s Birth with Sacha LouiseI am so honored to talk with Sacha; a magical woman and the very first family I served as a midwife here in Kentucky. I love how “difficult” birth stories can be transformed into wisdom for everyone, and Aurora’s earthside entrance is no exception! Listen to this story of connection, separation and healing and let […]2022-08-2857 minTaking Back BirthBirth and Our Sexuality with Stacey RamsowerWe know that birth and sex are related, but how?! This is such a great chat with my friend Stacey, who is a Somatic Sex Educator, a doula, a homebirth mama and more. We talk about pleasure and asking for what we want and Stacey shares some of her own challenges through pregnancy, and mothering. […]2022-08-211h 02Taking Back Birth5 Things That Interrupt the Sacred Ceremony of BirthWe typically know what kind of interruptions there are to the hormonal or physical process of birth; but when we consider birth to be a ceremony, what are some things that can interfere?2022-08-0740 minTaking Back BirthCreating the New Midwifery with Blyss YoungThis was such a fun chat! We started off with more of an interview of Blyss and then quickly found our kindred spirit midwife selves and had loads to talk about; from licensing to fear and even death. Listen in as this wise woman shares more about herself, her journey and her new projects. Lear […]2022-07-3155 minTaking Back BirthBlessing and Meditation for Conscious ConceptionThe star seeds have been talking to me. Many of them feel that they need to be solidly invited with a blessing to incarnate on this Earth! I hope you enjoy the short visualization and blessing to connect with and welcome your spirit baby.2022-07-2412 minTaking Back BirthThe Time Has Come For Women to Stand and SpeakHere’s a short podcast of me reading a blog post from about 5 years back, “The Time Has Come For Women to Stand and Speak.” Link to the blog post: https://indiebirth.org/time-come-women-stand-speak/.2022-07-1513 minTaking Back BirthThe Tongue Tie EpisodeTo revise or not to revise? Tongue ties and newborns just go together, right? Is this condition over diagnosed, or not? And what are the reasons to revise or leave the baby’s mouth intact? I share my experience and my own questions and really just encourage you to dig deeper on this one.2022-07-0345 minTaking Back BirthWhen I Cancelled NARM (and the CPM Credential)It’s a big one! But first…I almost can’t believe I wanted to talk about the recent “reproductive rights” news, but yet I could not hold back and needed to speak my truth. So, listen at your own risk! Then, it’s on to more controversial stuff as I share how and why I am giving back […]2022-06-2746 minTaking Back BirthThe Indie Birth SANCTUARYYes, our massive, beautiful vision is re-named, with a more solid Vision and mission! I am so excited to share with you why we made these changes, as well as the words themselves which are very powerful. Visit the Indie Birth Sanctuary here.2022-06-1935 minTaking Back BirthBehind the Scenes Chat about Creating Our Kick Ass Midwifery SchoolMargo joins me for this talk about our co-creation, the Indie Birth Midwifery School and what makes her different and unique. There is no midwifery school out there like this, and we wanted to share some of our stories of how we created her and how she’s changed over the 6 years of beginning.2022-06-1345 minTaking Back BirthHow Your Husband Can Help At Your BirthI get this question all of the time! Every woman seems to want to know how to prepare her husband and/or have him feel useful or involved during the birth experience. There are so many factors to consider and possible answers and suggestions here. Take a listen and see what resonates with you.2022-06-051h 04Taking Back BirthA Chat About TwinsAfter a lengthy update on our Indie Birth Institute, I get to have a fun chat with myself about twins! I am fascinated by 2 babies growing in one human at once; and I share my own experiences, stories and even some myths around why I think twin mamas are treated so differently. Is there […]2022-05-201h 01Taking Back BirthThe “You Don’t Need Anything to Birth” LineI’m all about women birthing in their power, so who’s telling who what they need or don’t need? In this podcast, I give a brief update on the ever-manifesting birth place/center that we’re working on (we’re calling it the Indie Birth Midwifery Institute) and then I launch into embellishing a recent Instagram post I did […]2022-05-0950 minTaking Back BirthThe Vision of an (Indie Birth) Birth Retreat CenterHere it is: 12 minutes that we are asking you to please listen to, and share far and wide. We do not know WHO this vision will resonate with, or what will come in to make this a reality. In this podcast, I outline the what, where, why and how about this important and massive […]2022-04-2814 minTaking Back BirthBeing in the Bubble As the MidwifeIn this podcast, I talk about creating the bubble of energy and vibration that feels important to me as the midwife when waiting on mama’s to birth. We end up separating ourselves in a way from “normal” life, much like a pregnant mama does at the end of her pregnancy. I’d love to hear your […]2022-04-1754 minTaking Back BirthDo Midwives Make Birth Safer?Margo and I get to chat about this complex topic, thanks to an Instagram comment recently and the fact that many/most people do not really understand the true value of a midwife. What is it, anyway? Is a midwife there to prevent death or to help enhance the woman’s experience? Maybe it’s all or none […]2022-03-2849 minTaking Back BirthAre You the Right Match for Me?This is a question all women should be asking when interviewing a doula or midwife AND a question that all midwives and doulas should be asking when conducting consultations! Either way, this is an equal-opportunity relationship and the consultation is the most important first meeting that will determine which course a pregnancy and birth takes, […]2022-03-1356 minTaking Back BirthMothering #9: Raising Magical ChildrenI’m back on the Mothering series to talk about why and how we raise magical children. What is being magical and how can we support this natural state in our kids? I share some stories of our own family living these beliefs and philosophies. I hope this inspires you to raise more magical children!2022-03-071h 03Taking Back BirthMy Call Into MidwiferyIt’s been said that women get into birth work because they care about women, babies or birth; one usually more than the other! I reflect back on my path so far and how I got called to midwifery, and also how my “why” has changed and shifted over the years doing this work. What is […]2022-02-2043 minTaking Back BirthSharing Our Brilliance at Indie BirthWhat makes Indie Birth unique and special in the birth world? I want to tell you, since the energy behind our work, classes, school and more is the guiding force in our success and what we put out in the world. May you be inspired to follow your own path, access your freedom and share […]2022-02-0659 minTaking Back BirthThe Bar is So Low for Pregnant WomenAfter a brief update, I rant for a bit about the low standard that our world, and most women, seem to have for their pregnancy and birth experience. Whether it’s hospital based, home based or a dogmatic freebirth, it seems to me that women need to want more for themselves first. Otherwise, we just take […]2022-01-2441 minTaking Back BirthThe Sexisode200 podcasts plus and no mention of sex or intimacy ’til now! That says a lot I think, but I’m here with this one to remedy it all by sharing my experience. This is especially for breastfeeding mamas of young kids, and includes ideas and resources for creating intimacy with yourself which I think is […]2022-01-091h 06Taking Back BirthSelf-Care is Not a Bubble BathWelcome 2022! This is a new year, a new chance to set intention and create a working routine for yourself that promotes growth and abundance. My routine isn’t the most exciting, but people ask from time to time how I take care of myself while also taking care of 10 kids + clients, and so […]2022-01-0254 minTaking Back BirthVirtual Visits with MarynYep, a shameless plug for doing a virtual prenatal or mentorship visit with me! But really; it was time to just blab about the options and how these visits can look and who they are for, since people are always asking. I cover the basic questions you might have; from how it works, to virtual […]2021-12-2734 minTaking Back BirthAm I Done Having Babies?For years people have asked me; “are you going to have more?”, and I have also asked myself this many times too. I do eventually offer my two cents around this topic; including some thoughts about spirit baby communication. But first, a Solstice energy round up and a quick Tarot reading.2021-12-2047 minTaking Back BirthWhat Is “Midwitchery?”This is a 2 for 1 episode as I explain what midwitchery means to me, and also what “metaphysical midwifery” is and how I see it. Each midwife is responsible for creating her own offerings as she sees fit, and these are the structures and beliefs mine are based on. “Metaphysical” means beyond the physical, […]2021-12-1239 minTaking Back BirthAll the Things That Create Optimal BreastfeedingOk, not ALL the things. But here’s a 40 minute ramble about SOME of the things that people often don’t think about when they hit a wall with breastfeeding; whether it’s low milk supply or failure to thrive or any of the ways that nursing can feel hard. This list is not exhaustive, but I […]2021-11-3036 minTaking Back BirthWhether It’s Birth or Life, Be Authentic!This was QUITE a ramble! It starts with a Rumi poem and then a trip down the rabbit hole of self-love and REALLY TRULY BEING who you are and seeing it! Whether it’s because you are a midwife/doula/birthing woman or not, the female energy of total love and acceptance for ourselves is needed NOW. Check […]2021-11-2147 minTaking Back BirthAn Interview With My 19 Year Old Daughter, AmeliaToday’s Amelia’s 19th birthday! How did this tiny 6 pound baby become this beautiful, smart and funny woman? I can’t take too much credit, but I hope you’ll enjoy hearing from her about the joys of being homeschooled, how it’s been to witness births and the oldest of 10 kids…plus more “randomness” that she shares. […]2021-11-1441 minTaking Back BirthReflections on the One Year Anniversary of Rumi’s BirthYes, it’s one year! Both the longest and shortest year of my life, and by far my most life-altering birth experience. First I share some updates but in typical stream of consciousness style, weave in the lessons and beauty of this day one year ago. Happy Birthday Rumi Sol! (His birth story is here: https://indiebirth.org/rumisol) […]2021-11-0743 minTaking Back BirthThe Experience of Death in BirthWhether “death” is emotional or spiritual or even feels physical, what is the role of the death process when we are in the birth process? Thanks to a listener’s email, I offer you some thoughts around this topic at the darkest time of year. Download This Podcast Transcript2021-10-3159 minTaking Back BirthThe Physicality of Birth (and Life)The tide has turned! I have been challenged with my own physical process lately (and really since Rumi’s birth!) and I’m beginning to see how this relates to my role as a midwife. Gosh, life is funny! Just when you think you have something figured out, the Universe shows up point you in a different […]2021-10-2440 minTaking Back BirthTaking Back (Kentucky) BirthYeah, taking back birth is still the theme! On this one, I share some ethereal stuff as an intro and then get into some nuts and bolts about Kentucky midwifery licensing as I understand it. Ultimately, it’s not a topic that I want to blab on and on about but basic awareness allows me to […]2021-10-1746 minTaking Back BirthWhat I Hate About BirthsAnd what I love about them, too! This was a list I started in my journal after some intense birth attending experiences. My list reflects the crazy nature of being an on call midwife, and is directly related to my own processing and emotional health. I will never “hate” birth, but there are some real […]2021-10-1237 minTaking Back Birth5 Birth Lessons from the FieldOk folks, some lessons coming in as I get back to birth attending! Listen in to 5 things I’ve learned or discovered lately. Download This Podcast Transcript2021-09-1019 minTaking Back BirthMore On Gifting Midwifery CareWe’ve been talking a LOT about gift economy here; whether it’s to change the world or just help women have better births, the learning is endless! I am so grateful for the time I’ve had to gather more information (both inside and out!) and am excited to offer this new version of midwifery care here […]2021-08-1642 minTaking Back BirthWork With a Midwife and Pass on the Freebirth If…After years of emails and messages and literally hundreds of questions, I’m taking a few minutes here to review SOME of the reasons why you might want to hire an autonomous midwife! There are so many myths out there, and also lots of trauma around birth. I think both of those reasons make women feel […]2021-08-0242 minTaking Back BirthApprenticeship #1: What are the Stepping Stones on this Path?Margo joins me for the first in this new series about midwifery apprenticeship. As she says in our chat, it seems that the apprenticeship conversation has occasionally thrown the “baby out with the bathwater” (no pun intended!) around IF there is a structured path(And what it is), or not. I do feel like I have […]2021-07-191h 18Taking Back BirthWelcome to Kentucky!I left off with a podcast about leaving Sedona and the land there; so what more natural place to begin again than with a “hello” from Kentucky! I want to share with you the magic of the last 4 months in summary, with having landed at our new house and property. I want to share […]2021-07-1151 minTaking Back BirthRumi’s CaveA super short and last minute (and last!) podcast from Sedona. I wanted to say my goodbye and express my gratitude to this sacred land, to the mountain that has guided and guarded us. I also wanted to take one last visit to Rumi’s Cave, the special spot where I’d go in my pregnancy with […]2021-07-0513 minTaking Back BirthBurying My Placenta with My Soul SisterOne of my besties and former client Christina is back! She’s chatted with me twice on other podcasts (2 of her birth stories) but this time we talk about the ritual of placenta burial. We had the gift of doing this together recently, and like many things, it felt way deeper than we imagined it […]2021-06-2035 minTaking Back BirthIs the Community Midwife Dead or is the Community Dead?I’ve asked myself the community midwife question before but as I ponder what community actually is to me, or what I would want it to be, I feel like maybe the issue lies in the community. Midwifery is mostly fine! Women know how to take care of women, but it feels like we don’t generally […]2021-06-1347 minTaking Back BirthThe Mother WoundI talk with my amazing kindred sister friend Devon Battaglia on this episode! You’ll hear how we met and connected, but one of the topics that she’s written about captured my attention. Whether it’s birth or mothering or just being a woman, most of us can identify with “not being enough”. Listen to this juicy […]2021-05-2451 minTaking Back BirthA Trip Down (Birthy) Memory Lane – and Our Location Revealed!Ah, packing up a house! I stumbled upon notebooks and journals, all from past (in person) midwifery events of the last 15 years. It was so fun reading through conference sessions I had attended, and I wanted to share some of the brilliant teaching highlights with you from masters like Michel Odent, Marsden Wagner, Gail […]2021-05-161h 03Taking Back BirthWitchery 101 – and Thoughts About the WorldHow do these two topics go together? They do! I want to share my perspective on MY reality of this virus thing and how ultimately, we need to choose each step of the way how we want to respond. Best way to do that? Get in touch with your own innate power and let your […]2021-05-1043 minTaking Back BirthRedefining Midwifery – Part 1After a moving update and a post-vacation summary, I’m back! I’m calling this “part 1” because I know there will be more ideas and a creative plan that come to be eventually as we settle down in our lives and I get back to birth work. As I share, this is the “burn it down” […]2021-05-031h 04Taking Back BirthMothering # 9: Holding Space for Our Kids on the Topic of DeathThis may be an intense one, but is highly personal as our kids experienced the death of one of our beloved dogs recently. This is another ramble, but one about the belief systems that we have taught our kids regarding death, and also a sharing into what this has looked and felt like for different […]2021-04-1640 minTaking Back BirthCalling in My AncestorsThis podcast was not what I was planning on, but it’s what happened when I started talking about asking for guidance from my (deceased) grandma and grandpa. It’s not entirely unrelated to the spirit world that we talk about when talking about spirit babies, so I thought I’d share it with you as a “creating […]2021-04-0533 minTaking Back BirthA Rant About Being a Good Little Girl (AKA Midwifery Licensing)Wow, I’m feisty in this one! After a moving update and a nice card pull to share with you, I’m off…have you ever thought about the distinct differences between how midwifery and obstetrics are viewed in the world, and how most midwives have agreed to very little autonomy? This is NOT a new topic for […]2021-03-2857 minTaking Back BirthMy-So Called Life…With Book Recommendations!On this podcast, I share my outlook on the energy of moving and what’s going on in my life and why it’s all good and magic! And also, a few brief book recommendations of things I pulled off my shelf that I have really liked reading over the years. Books mentioned: Surrender Experiment; Michael Singer […]2021-03-2133 minTaking Back BirthMothering #8: SleepIt’s here! The episode on how sleep looks in our house; from newborns to teenagers, to what I have learned over the years about all of it; plus some pro tips I hope are helpful!2021-03-1559 minTaking Back BirthMidwifery as a Spiritual PracticeI’ve been meaning to record this for a while but the timing is perfect because our own lives always get reflected in our midwifery work. In this podcast, I share my journey of spirituality from mindfulness to learning under a local shaman. I’m realizing more with each client and each experience that engaging in the […]2021-03-0757 minTaking Back BirthFebruary 2021 Q&A and Claiming Your Power!This monthly Q and A podcast wound up holding this theme of how we are in our power, and where we still need or want to claim it. But detail-wise, this podcast includes responses to questions about Pitocin, the newborn screen, intuition, marketing my midwifery business, the most impactful birth I’ve witnessed and many, many […]2021-03-0158 minTaking Back BirthFollowing Your Truth by Using a PMA (Private Membership Association)Listen in as I share how, when and where I moved from practicing as a licensed midwife to autonomous midwifery, practicing under a PMA (aka PCA) structure in a state that requires mandatory licensing. This is NOT a “how to” set up a PMA or why I think you need to, but a chronological explanation […]2021-02-191h 02Taking Back BirthMothering #7 – My Breastfeeding JourneyHow to sum up almost 20 years of breast-feeding my own 10 children? In a podcast of course! Impossible to completely cover this topic but in this one I talk about a few of my breastfeeding journeys, as well as nursing through pregnancy, tandem nursing, the tongue tie issue, how I’ve dealt with breast infections […]2021-02-1456 minTaking Back BirthWe Need More Midwives!Maryn and Margo are together for this one! They discuss their “world view of midwifery” for anyone that is interested in this, and/or our Indie Birth Midwifery School. What is “midwifery” nowadays anyway? So many types of midwives, so many ways of practicing and so much confusing vocabulary and labels too (birthkeeper, anyone? We still […]2021-02-0526 minTaking Back BirthJanuary 2021 Q & AIn this monthly series, I take questions that have been gathered from our followers on Instagram and go from there. These questions cover a lot of territory, from birth to death, and mothering and beyond. Take a listen and let me know by email or comment if you want me to expand on anything you […]2021-01-2954 minTaking Back BirthWhy I Love Placenta BirthI like placentas; but I LOVE placenta birth because it allows us the opportunity as women to fully OWN the birth process from start to finish. On this podcast, I share my own placenta birth history and how it evolved for me to go from not even remembering placenta birth to really looking forward to […]2021-01-2555 minTaking Back BirthA Shoulder Dystocia and Resuscitation: The Indie Birth of Veda RoseI get the honor of talking to my friend Christina again on this podcast about her 3rd baby’s birth. Christina has appeared before, when she shared about her first VBAC at home, but this story of her daughter comes with even more profound lessons. There were some clinical things for her to share and for […]2021-01-161h 04Taking Back BirthMothering #6 – My Kids’ Health and WellnessThis podcast has been a long time coming! People often ask how we keep our 10 kids healthy; what modalities we use and so on. I think I more than covered it here; I talk about my own childhood health, belief systems that keep us bound to sickness, ways I want to inspire my kids […]2021-01-101h 16Taking Back BirthFrom the Midwife Perspective: The Year’s Birth Experiences (a Review)I am starting the year with a review of the births experiences in which I had the honor of being in the midwife role. There were first time mamas, and fifth time mamas. There were water births and land births. Boys and girls (just about even!) and of course each experience was unique and beautiful […]2021-01-0352 minTaking Back BirthBehind the Scenes: The Magical Tale of Rumi SolYou’ve likely read the birth story (indiebirth.org/rumisol) but this is a long podcast I did with baby Rumi on my lap about his pregnancy and birth from a spiritual perspective. This birth was an initiation; and I recorded this so I would remember all the cool and crazy details that make up this tale. I […]2020-12-201h 40Taking Back BirthThe Time I Had a Freebirth in the Hospital: Maryn and Margo Chat About Rumi’s Birth StoryThe written birth story is here, but in this podcast, I am so lucky to have Margo still here with me so we can talk in person about this crazy experience and how it felt and looked from each of our vantage points. Truly, this was one remarkable birth (and she is one remarkable friend!) […]2020-11-131h 20Taking Back BirthThe Spiritual Side of the End of PregnancyNot so many intellectual thoughts here at the end; but lots of feeling, and dreaming and processing my pregnancy experience thus far. This finishes up baby #10’s pregnancy; and on this podcast I share my thoughts and dreams for birth as well as the overall themes of deep spirituality that were gifted to me over […]2020-10-2951 minTaking Back BirthShould I Have a Freebirth With My First Baby?Hah, trick question. My answer when people ask me is: I have no idea! What I DO care about if someone asks is that they think about what they want, what they want their ENTIRE experience to feel like (NOT just the birth!) and if they’re ready to get real with themselves about their own […]2020-10-0442 minTaking Back BirthMothering Q&AIn this Mothering podcast, I take the easy way out and answer a bunch of questions from our social network. I ended up blabbing about how it looks in our house with childcare, how we keep our house clean and how I think about relationships and spending time with each of them alone. Enjoy!2020-09-1055 minTaking Back Birth10 Questions to Ask Your Higher (Pregnant) SelfOn this podcast, I use Danielle LaPorte as inspiration in a few different ways. Join me as I reflect on what it means to connect with your higher consciousness in pregnancy; how the state of the world is requiring more of this from us (like never before), and how some or all of these questions […]2020-07-2241 minTaking Back BirthMothering #4: Food, Eating and our FamilyJoin me on this continuation of my mothering series. In this episode, I talk about my beliefs around food and kids and how ultimately I have settled on trying to control less and allow more freedom. I also share how food often looks in our house; where it comes from, who makes it and how […]2020-07-1251 minTaking Back BirthThe Spiritual Experience of Early Pregnancy (And Yes, I’m Pregnant Again)“Enough of phrases, conceit, and metaphors, I want burning, burning, burning.” -Rumi Here’s the correct quote to this podcast; my newly pregnant brain got it wrong Here’s to hoping that you enjoy this more spiritual dive into the early pregnancy experience. Full of growth and realization and the mystery of these souls that come in! […]2020-06-0735 minTaking Back BirthFirst Babies Can Fall Out But Often They Don’tMargo and I chat together on this one after a recent run of first births in our own work. We also compiled some fun stats, looking at the many first births we’ve attended over the years and the percentages of long, fast, etc. We hope you enjoy the close look into the midwife’s perspective on […]2020-05-3146 minTaking Back BirthThe Initiation of Man: Two Nine-Time Fathers Talk About the Magic of BirthListen in as two nine-time fathers (my husband Jason and great friend, supporter of Indie Birth and wise elder, Thom Knoles) talk about the magic of birth! Download this Podcast Episode2020-05-191h 03Taking Back BirthThe Birth Nerd Series: The Basics of Fundal MeasurementThis sounds really boring, but I promise you that it is quick, and fun! I wanted to record this for all the mamas and students that are constantly wondering about fundal height; and maybe stressing about the measurement or just wanting more information about this in general. Let us know what questions you have, and […]2020-05-1234 minTaking Back BirthHow We Named Our BabiesWho doesn’t love talking about names? Join me in this podcast about baby names! First, a short update from my perspective on some world events…and then time spent on why, how and when people name their babies, as well as how I came to the names of our children. I hope you enjoy this and […]2020-04-1759 min