Orgasmic Birth
Orgasmic Birth Podcast explores pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Host Debra Pascali Bonaro believes pleasure is our birthright, from sexuality to parenthood. The show features conversations with experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. It aims to break taboos around sexuality and motherhood, helping listeners positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy.
Episodes
The Preparation Gap: Why Birth and Parenthood Deserve More Than Wedding Planning with Nina Spears, The Baby Chick
Are you preparing for birth… or just planning a wedding-level event? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Debra Pascali-Bonaro is joined by Nina Spears, founder of Baby Chick, to explore why so many families spend hundreds of hours planning weddings—but only a fraction of that preparing for birth and postpartum. Together, they dive into what actually creates a positive, empowered, and
From Conscious Conception to Natural Breech Birth with Pauline Goossens
What if birth began long before labor ever started? In this powerful conversation, Pauline Goossen shares her conscious conception journey, the intentional preparation she and her partner made before pregnancy, and the deeply embodied birth of her breech baby. Together, Pauline and Debra explore cycle wisdom, tantra, oxytocin, privacy in labor, and the transformational power of surrender. Pauline
Beyond Pain: Creating Safety and Trust for Ecstatic Birth
In this episode of The Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with Joni Edelmann, a birth guide, educator, and former labor and delivery nurse who brings together science, sacredness, and decades of birth experience. Together, they explore how safety, nervous system regulation, privacy, and trust can create the conditions for ecstatic birth in any setting, including the hospital. Joni
The Creative Womb: Where birth, pleasure, loss, and healing become one story
In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with Josefina Schiller, a mother, singer, doula, translator, and host of Café Comparto Birth Café, about how birth, motherhood, sexuality, loss, and healing are deeply connected. Josefina shares two powerful home birth stories, including a 96-hour labor supported by her community in southern Spain, and reflects on how birth helped her heal ancestral an
Pelvic Floor Health - Why Peeing (when you don't want to) after Birth Isn't Normal
In this bold and deeply informative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with pelvic floor expert Jana Danielson to challenge long-held myths about women's bodies, postpartum healing, and pleasure. From incontinence to pain during sex to diminished orgasm, many women are told these experiences are "normal" after birth. Jana offers a powerful reframe: they may be co
Maris Young on Reframing Birth into an Orgasmic Experience
In this heartfelt episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro welcomes author, mother, and doula Maris Young, whose third birth unfolded in the most surprising and beautiful way — as an orgasmic birth. After a breech birth with her second baby, Maris entered her third pregnancy with a clear intention: to reframe the sensations of birth and discover how pleasurable they could be. Through mindset work, daily pr
Deepening Intimacy, Partner Support, and Everyday Pleasure with Tarah Alexis
In this heartfelt episode, Debra Pascali‑Bonaro sits down with birth doula and retired professional women's football champion, Girl Scout, and chef, Tarah Alexis of Nurturing Embrace Doula Services. Tarah shares how a surprising C‑section birth, witnessing her niece and nephew arrive earthside, and a "divine appointment" with a pregnant stranger on a plane all led her to answer her calling as a do
Raising Shame‑Free, Pleasure‑Positive Children Begins at Birth with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
What if preparing for birth could also prepare you for a lifetime of deeper intimacy, healing, and connection—for you and for your children? In this powerful conversation, Debra talks with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, internationally recognized sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, bestselling author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting, and founder of Inanna Rising. T
Spicing Up Postpartum with Maranda Bower - Episode 177
In this episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra welcomes Maranda Bower, who shares her raw journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, autoimmune challenges, and triumph after four births. Maranda reveals how functional nutrition revolutionized her healing, turning depletion into energy, desire, and joy via her Postpartum Restoration Method—now training providers worldwide. Together, the
A Vibrator as a "Natural Epidural"? Thabata Devecchi on Pleasure, Intuition, and Birth Connection - Ep 176
In this enlightening episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra meets Thabata Devecchi, a prenatal educator and founder of Feeling Moms, who shares her powerful home birth story and how pleasure practices helped her turn pain into power. Thabata reveals how self-pleasure, embodied movement, sound, and safety transformed her birth experience. She describes using a vibrator during labor to soften
Pain to Bliss: Liya's Orgasmic Birth and Radical Reproductive Health - Episode 175
In this powerful episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with reproductive health coach and mom of three, Liya Teplitsky, to explore how mindset, nutrition, and intentional pleasure turned birth from excruciating pain into ecstatic orgasmic bliss. Liya shares her three home birth stories—from a long, painful first labor on a yoga mat to a painless second birth and finally an intentional orgasmic b
Maternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to Thrival
What if maternal health goals expanded beyond "alive and healthy"? In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Debra Pascali-Bonaro invites us to imagine a world where pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care are not only safe but also deeply respectful, emotionally whole, and infused with comfort and pleasure. In this moving solo episode, Debra shares her personal connection to the origins of Materna
The Pleasure Practice: Rekindling Desire After Baby with Dr. Diane Mueller - Ep. 173
In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller—board-certified sexologist, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and host of The Libido Lounge—to explore how pleasure can become your most powerful mindfulness practice and a lifeline for intimacy after baby. Dr. Diane shares how slowing down, savoring sensation, and weaving pleasure into everyday
Kali Rising: Pleasure, Power & Birth in NYC with Genevieve - Ep. 172
In this transformative episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra Pascali‑Bonaro is joined by bestselling author and pleasure mentor Genevieve for a fierce, tender, and wildly honest story of birthing a 10‑pound baby at home in New York City. Genevieve entered pregnancy expecting soft, sensual, "bliss‑in‑the‑birth‑pool" vibes—only to meet a very different expression of pleasure: the raw, fiery
The Great Birth Rebellion: Reclaiming Joy, Courage, and Choice in Birth with Midwife Melanie Jackson
Get ready to challenge the dominant narrative around birth in this deeply inspiring conversation with Australian midwife, researcher, and rebel, Dr. Melanie Jackson — host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Melanie joins Debra Pascali‑Bonaro for a heartfelt and provocative exploration of what happens when we choose to birth outside the system — and within our power. Together, they unpack why mo
Pleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa Strohdach
Orgasmic Birth Story Ep 170 Description: "Embodiment only happens if you have a body, so if you have a physical shell, and that physical shell is showing you signs. That physical shell can be sore, it can be tender, it can ache, it can also feel good and nurtured and soft and warm." —Lisa Strohdach What if the secret to a more joyful birth and life isn't about pushing harder, but about tuning i
Embodying Agency During Pregnancy And Childbirth— Lessons From A Human Rights Attorney with Maria Alejandra Cardenas
Human Rights in Birth Series Ep 169 Description: "Information is power. It will allow you to differentiate scaremongering and fear mongering and just detect the red flags, and that's important for you to advocate for yourself." —Maria Alejandra Cardenas Have you ever felt sidelined in your pregnancy journey? A lot of women do. Navigating birth can feel like running up against a system that forge
Your Birth, Your Rights, Your Pleasure
Series: Human Rights in Birth— Birth Options "Birth is a powerful moment of human life. It deserves the care that honors your rights, your choices, and your profound capacity for strength, trust, and pleasure." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Ep 168 Description: Every birth tells a story, but too often those stories are shaped by fear, misinformation, or lack of choice. Respectful, informed, and pleas
Holistic Preparation for Your Pleasurable Birth with Dr. Anemone Hedtstück
Ep 167 Description: "When you heal yourself, you can also influence the healing of your children. And I think every healing of oneself is a healing for the rest of the world." —Dr. Anemone Hedtstück Feeling anxious about birth, or wondering if it's possible to actually look forward to the experience? You're not alone. So many parents-to-be carry quiet fears, old stories, and doubts about what b
The Pleasure Shift: Motherhood, Intimacy, & Innovation with Theresa Lasbrey Peters, Bettina Zagoni, and Alejandra Lozano
"I wish they would be less afraid... Instead of having health care, we have health scare. The things that make the baby usually help the baby come out. And if you didn't make the baby that way, the things with someone you love during the process of having the baby can really bring you from a place of fright to a place of delight.." —Theresa Lasbrey Peters "Pleasurable birth is when we accept the p
Reframing Risk, Reclaiming Joy with Sara Wickham
Risk vs Pleasure Series Ep 165 Description: "If you are focused on the risk, or you're worried or you're anxious about what's going to go wrong, that is taking up too much of your brain. We need to deal with it and put it into perspective so that we can clear the path to joy and pleasure." —Dr. Sara Wickham Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of wonder, but too often the first word that comes up
From Trauma to Spiritual Rebirth: The Transformative Power of Pleasure with Zina Grace
Ep 164 Description: "The birthing process and the birthing journey is inherently a spiritual experience, and once we have divorced that spiritual aspect from child birthing, that's when we run into a lot of issues." —Zina Grace Sometimes, the weight of old wounds and silence around sexuality can make it seem impossible to reclaim our sense of power and connection. There's a different way forwar
Yoni Owner's Manual with Midwife Ibu Robin Lim
Ep 149 Description: "Women have the power to transform this world. If we really want to save our world and bring peace and prosperity, and harmony, we need to go the mother's way away from this male-dominated mode, which is not working. Let's save the world one orgasm at a time." —Ibu Robin Lim Have you ever wondered about the untold stories hidden within the most intimate part of a woman's bod
Second Time VBAC Mama— Self Pleasure Secrets with Tara Muckerheide
Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 162 Description: "Try and change your mindset, because we're taught that birth is painful and hard and scary and can't be fun." —Tara Muckerheide Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is more than a medical choice—it's a profound journey of bodily autonomy and healing. Every woman's birth story carries the potential to rewrite medical narratives that have historic
Intuitive Between Worlds: Love and Orgasmic Birth with Magaly Buitrago
Ep 161 Description: "If we were born in a loving way into the world, that will change the future generations." —Magaly Buitrago The moment of birth exists in a liminal space between worlds, where science and mystery intertwine. No technology can fully capture the mystery of bringing human life into existence. And in this critical moment, women become portals of creation, simultaneously vulnerab
Vibrators in Birth: How Pleasure Can Heal Your Childbirth Journey with Naoli Vinaver
Ep 160 Description: "Sexuality is ours. It isn't something we bring from the outside. It isn't dependent on having a partner. We can connect to that channel of sexuality, which is pure life force at any moment." —Naoli Vinaver Pain is not the inevitable companion of childbirth—pleasure is. Women have been systematically disconnected from the profound energetic and sexual potential of their birt
Breaking the Stigma: Pleasure in Childbirth
Ep 159 Description: The body knows sensations beyond suffering, and sometimes, liberation comes from the most unexpected tools. The Fin PleasureVibe is a waterproof, medical-grade silicone finger vibrator designed specifically to support comfort and pleasure during pregnancy and childbirth. Its innovative design offers five vibration settings, allowing individuals to explore pain relief and se
Midwifing Pleasure: Holding Birth in Joy and Presence with Samara Ferrara
Ep 158 Description: "If something feels good and you are not harming anyone, keep doing it, because pleasure will give you health, as simple as that." —Samara Ferrara Imagine for a moment that your body's capacity for pleasure is your greatest strength in birth. That every fear, every past pain, could be transformed into a source of profound power and release. This isn't a fantasy; it's an ancien
Ecstatic Hospital Birth with Augusta Sofija Lagauske
Birth Story Inspired by Podcast Ep 157 Description: "In birth, I should also trust myself more than I would trust the doctors or anybody else." —Augusta Sofija Lagauske What if birth could be powerful, calm, and even ecstatic—no matter what you've heard? If you're tired of fear-based stories and want to believe in your body's strength, this episode is for you. It's time to rethink what's possibl
Choosing Pleasure is a Rebellious Act in the Birth Space with Anna Lundqvist
Ep 156 Description: "You birth the way you live. This is key." —Anna Lundqvist What if the very thing you've been taught to fear about birth could actually be powerful—even pleasurable? If you've ever wondered why your desires for a calm, connected, or sacred birth feel "too much" or "too radical," you're not alone. In a world where women are told to numb, silence, and surrender their bodies to s
Sacred Energetics of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with Lailana Victoria
Ep 155 Description: "Let this journey teach you to smile at discomfort and lovingly let go of all you know, especially of all you know yourself to be." —Lailana Victoria What if birth is about more than just the physical body? We often focus on the medical details, but the journey to motherhood involves a profound, energetic, and spiritual transformation that is too often ignored, especially for
5 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable Birth
Ep 154 Description: "Don't settle for second best when it comes to your birth. Create the birth you deeply desire, because these memories will stay with you far longer than any trip ever could, and this will have an impact on both you and your baby's emotional and physical health and well-being." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro What if preparing for birth could feel empowering and even joyful—rather than
Embracing Natural Birth: Prepare with Confidence, Discover Your Strength, and Empower Your Journey with Mina Skandari
Ep 153 Description: "Birth is something you need to train for. I don't think it's very thoughtful to just go with the flow." —Mina Skandari More and more women are choosing natural birth these days. It's a powerful shift as mothers reclaim the beauty and strength within. When we empower women to trust their bodies, the transformation is truly profound. Mina Skandari, an award-winning author, th
The Power of Pleasure in Birth: Intimacy, Connection, & 3 Transformative Birth Stories with Estefany Angeles
Ep 152 Description: "It didn't feel like it was ever bigger than me because it was coming from me. It was hard, but I could do it, which was such a powerful feeling to have afterwards, where I was like, 'oh my god, like I could do anything!'" —Estefany Angeles What if birth could feel less like a medical procedure and more like a love story? So many parents are told to brace for pain, control t
Healing Birth and Birthing Autonomy with Doulas and Community Care with Simone Toomer
Ep 151 Description: "The more you stay curious, the more you grow and evolve, and that's going to bring you to your best self. So always stay curious." —Simone Toomer Ever felt like the system doesn't believe you know your own body—or your own birth? You prepare, you research, you show up ready to advocate for yourself… only to face doubt, resistance, and voices that try to speak louder than yo
The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth
Ep 150 Description: "Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing, well-being, and activism." —Debra Pascali Bonaro Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understan
Your Birth, Your Way: How Understanding and Communicating Your Desires Shapes Your Experience with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Ep 149 Description: "Your birth is yours to shape— not in every detail as the baby has some too— but in energy, intention, and experience. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be honored. You deserve a birth that reflects YOU, your power, your pleasure, and your love." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth isn't just a medical event—it's a deeply personal journey where you hold more power than you real
Pleasure, Power & Birth: Vibrators As A Tool For Pain Relief, Ease, and Oxytocin Enhancement with Molly Moon
Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 149 Description: "The way to start to feel comfortable with it in birth is to become comfortable with the vibrator before your birth." —Molly Moon For too long, vibrators have been shrouded in shame and stigma, viewed solely as sexual devices. But the truth is, these powerful tools have the potential to transform the birthing experience. Molly Moon is a yoga te
Birth Uncensored: Pleasure, Power & Fearless Birth with Guta Galli
Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 147 Description: "Work with pleasure. Find ways to feel pleasure. Don't start thinking about it when you are eight months pregnant. Start from day one or even before getting pregnant when you decide you want to have kids, because it's such a long way to to deconstruct this patriarchal myths that have been interjected into our unconscious since we are children." —G
From Silence to Spotlight: Sharing My Orgasmic Births with Lovisa Dahl Part 2
Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 146 Description: "Being in touch with your senses— that is the best preparation in the world. When we lean into pleasure in our everyday life, we teach our bodies that pleasure is safe." —Lovisa Dahl Did you miss Lovisa's first story? Visit here to listen now! Every woman's birth story carries the potential to liberate generations from inherited trauma and shame.
Connecting To The Soul Of Your Unborn Child To Kick-Start Your Magical Birth Journey
Ep 145 Description: "Birth has the potential to take us into places where we can really understand who we are in a very deep level." —Robyn Sheldon Every woman carries within her the potential to experience birth as a deeply empowering, mystical journey of love and consciousness. Therefore, the path to an orgasmic birth lies not in technique but in surrendering to the universal wisdom that flow
Healing Power of Birth: Releasing Shame and Embracing Self-Pleasure in Childbirth
Ep 144 Description: "Your experience and birth is more important than someone else's judgments." —MJ Renshaw We've been taught that pleasure is an indulgence, not a necessity. But what if accessing desire is the secret to profound healing during childbirth? It's time to unlearn the shame and prioritize our needs. As the creator of The Being Method, MJ Renshaw is a mama on a mission to revolutio
Yoga for the Vagina with Tamra Mercieca
Ep 143 Description: "Get yourself love high, as high as you can! Try and focus on getting you all loved up because then you're going to get triggered less when you have a child." —Tamra Mercieca The pelvic floor is the unsung hero of the female body - a complex network of muscles that play a pivotal role in pregnancy, childbirth, and overall well-being. Yet, for too long, this intimate area ha
Tips for a Pleasurable Hospital Birth
Ep 142 Description: "Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined prior. This is something to take pride in." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limi
How To Have An Empowered Hospital Birth— Tips From OB/GYN Dr. Nicole Rankins
Ep 141 Description: "You are the expert on you. So trust your own expertise when you bring that to the conversation. Don't let anybody talk you out of your own expertise." —Dr. Nicole Rankins Your voice matters in the birth room! Too often, women's preferences and concerns are overlooked or dismissed during hospital births. But we can reclaim our power by understanding the foundation for a pos
Unlocking the Power of Affirmations: The Science and Spirituality of Inner Talk with Bettina Zagoni
Ep 140 Description: "To use affirmation, first, you have to be very honest with yourself." —Bettina Zagoni Our inner dialogue shapes our experiences, our relationships, and even our physical well-being before, during, and after birth. It can help cultivate a mindset of empowerment, resilience, and self-compassion— qualities that are invaluable during such a transformative time. By bringing awar
Unlocking the Power of the Pelvic Floor: Movement, Release, and Empowerment in Labor and Birth with Bec Conant
Ep 139 Description: "This is your birth. You get to make the choices around that. We are the experts of our internal direct experience, and we should honor that." —Bec Conant The pelvic floor holds the key to unlocking a transformative birth experience. This intricate muscle group is often shrouded in mystery, yet its role in labor and delivery is undeniable. Discover the surprising ways the pe
Maternal Mental Health & Healing: Strategies for Postpartum Wellness and Emotional Resilience with Lacy Woods
Ep 138 Description: An investment in yourself as an investment in the people around you and your children." —Lacy Woods Maternal health and wellness are essential for a happy and healthy family. Yet, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can deeply influence a mother's long-term well-being. And so, prioritizing holistic care and support during these times is key to fostering resilience and joy. Lacy
Breaking Birth Myths: Transforming a 'Small Pelvis' Diagnosis into an Orgasmic Birth Experience with Aly McClain
Ep 137 Description: "Birth matters not just for that day, not just for the baby, not just for your health, but birth matters for how you live your entire life." —Aly McClain The myth of the "small pelvis" has long been used to limit birth options and define a woman's experience. But what if this diagnosis didn't have to determine your path? Aly McCLain is a dedicated advocate for empowering fir
Rediscovering Joy: Healing Through Pleasure in Grief, Loss, and Birth Trauma with Britt Fohrman
Ep 136 Description: "I learned that pleasure was my greatest power." —Britt Fohrman Pleasure is not just a fleeting indulgence, but a profound pathway to self-discovery and transformation. When we embrace pleasure as a guiding force, we unlock the ability to heal, grow, and live more authentically. Britt Fohrman is a doula, embodiment coach, yoga teacher, and birth educator with over two decad
4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between Sex and Birth— Transform Your Experience!
Ep 135 Description: "Every birth is unique, so pleasure might look different for you than it does for someone else. The goal isn't to force a specific experience but to open yourself to the possibilities you." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth and sex— two deeply intertwined experiences that hold the power to transform lives. Embracing their connection unlocks a world of possibilities, from joyful la
Born at Home with Amanda Banks
Ep 134 Description: "The more stories I heard of [birth] trauma, the more angry I became and I wanted to do something." —Amanda Banks Home birth is a powerful, intimate experience that challenges societal norms and reclaims the natural rhythms of childbirth. For many families, it represents a deeply empowering choice that honors the body's innate wisdom. Yet, misconceptions and lack of educatio
Spinning Babies Secrets: Easing Birth with Movement, Alignment, and Pleasure with Gail Tully
Ep 133 Description: "There are two layers of spinning babies, it is restoring function to the body whether through pregnancy exercises or through body balancing techniques, which a pregnant person can do themselves or the nurse, midwife, or doula at the time of labor can also do it. And the more you do ahead of time, the less you need to do anything at labor." —Gail Tully Fetal position is a cr
Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals, Rebozo, and Pleasure in Birth with Alejandra Lozano Part 2
Ep 132 Description: "Giving birth is like dying away from all your past, and you'll become a new person that is going to have a lot of new skills. When you close, you give yourself the moment to realize that you're a wise woman now that is becoming a mother." —Alejandra Lozano Rituals and pleasure— two powerful elements that can transform the birth experience. In the second part of our intervie
Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1
Ep 130 Description: "Rituals are related to pleasure." —Alejandra Lozano Rituals have the power to transform the childbirth experience, unlocking deeper layers of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. The journey from pregnancy to postpartum can become a profound rite of passage by honoring ancestral wisdom and incorporating sacred practices. In this episode, we explore how these time-honored tra
Honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day #123forMOMS with Jill Wodnick
Ep 130 Description: "Maternity care is everybody's business, acknowledging the deep need for improvement and making sure that people have something concrete and specific based on where they are and their own journey as a consumer of maternity care." —Jill Wodnick Maternal health is a global issue that impacts families worldwide. Equitable access to quality care and the right to safe, respectful
The Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise You
Ep 129 Description: "Your risk factor is what door you enter, your place of birth, and your provider are going to make a significant impact on the type of birth that you will experience." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Every pregnancy comes with decisions that hold more weight than we realize. These choices can influence both short-term outcomes and long-term well-being in surprising ways. Preparing for
The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 2 with Amberlee Jay Galea
Ep 128 Description: "I underestimated myself for a long time, and the birth of my children allowed me to own the power that resides in every woman." —Amberlee Jay Galea Crafting your birth story with intention can be a powerful act of self-discovery and empowerment. By embracing the complexities and vulnerabilities of this transformative experience, you unlock a deeper understanding of your o
The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 1 with Amberlee Jay Galea
Ep 127 Description: "The hospital can be very disempowering. It stops us from going into the role of mother because we seek outside ourselves what they believe is true, yet our body, our innate knowing, knows what's right." —Amberlee Jay Galea Pregnancy and birth are often shrouded in fear and misconceptions. Many women grow up hearing horror stories about childbirth, leading to a deep-seated
The Fun, Peaceful En-Caul Birth Of Our First Child As A Queer Family with Gowan Batist
Ep 126 Description: "Being able to defend the space that we wanted was really powerful." —Gowan Batist Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journe
What is Risk?: Understanding Risk to Prepare with Confidence and Pleasure
Ep 125 Description: "When you feel empowered to make choices about your birth, even if things don't go as planned, you will remain more positively connected to the experience of your body and your baby. Keep your power so your voice and choice are heard." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The concept of risk in childbirth is highly subjective, varying greatly among different healthcare providers and sett
A Water Birth In Connection With The Divine (Through Theta Brainwaves) with Jasmin Jess
Ep 124 Description: "It's empowering that you're in it, and you're doing it. And then it's scary because you don't know how long this will go, but I'm trusting. And the answer I got from the connection was to breathe and surrender." —Jasmin Jess Birth can be an intense, transformative experience that challenges both the body and mind. But the secret to navigating this profound journey may lie i
Trusting Your Power: Yoga, Breathwork, & Affirmations for an En Caul Orgasmic Birth with Angie Tiwari
Ep 123 Description: "I don't have a birth plan. I have a birth attitude. I'm not going to get myself into a state of panic, and I'm never going to doubt that I can do this." —Angie Tiwari An "En Caul" birth is an incredibly rare occurrence, happening in only about 1 in 80,000 deliveries. But when it does happen, it can be a truly transformative and "orgasmic" experience for the birthing mother.
Deepen Your Emotional & Physical Bond with Your Partner After a Baby with Tarah Kerwin
Ep 122 Description: "Have that quality time together because you have to depend on this person and stay connected so you don't feel alone. Don't stop date night." —Tarah Kerwin Parenthood brings joy, challenges, and a shift in the dynamics of your relationship. Join Tarah Kerwin, relationship expert and advocate for thriving partnerships, as she shares practical strategies to deepen your emoti
Balanced Body Approach For Birth And Pelvic Health with Rachael Van Schoick
Ep 121 Description: "If we mentally prepare ourselves for even the unknown and not think we know everything, that's the first step into just being okay with any direction that happens." —Rachael Van Schoick Maintaining a balanced body and pelvic health is crucial for a positive pregnancy and birth experience. Proper alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor awareness can help facilitate an easier l
The Power of Rest to Help Women Give Birth and Dare to Claim Their Power with Karen Brody
Ep 120 Description: "When you know what you stand for, then you can know what you don't stand for, and you can start to make those boundaries to be more on a rested path than off a rested path." —Karen Brody Rest is not merely a luxury, but a vital necessity for our well-being. When we prioritize rest, we open ourselves up to profound personal growth and the possibility of profound transformati
Empowered Induction with Tessa Catto
Ep 119 Description: "As a doula, the work always starts within. Follow the seeds of curiosity." —Tessa Catto Labor induction is a common medical intervention, but it doesn't have to mean the loss of your birth dreams. With the right mindset and support, induction can be an empowering experience that allows you to take an active role in your child's arrival. Navigating induction requires understan
Orgasmic Birth: Empowering the Journey from Motherhood to Doula with Mahika Irina
Ep 118 Description: "This [orgasmic birth] is not a luxury. It is a necessity, and it is your right to claim for it." —Mahika Irina Giving birth is not a solitary experience— it is a sacred rite of passage that women have traditionally shared with a community of support. Far from a luxury, this communal approach to childbirth is a necessity for women to reclaim the pleasure, power, and joy inhe
Pleasure— rEvolutionizing Childbirth & Orgasmic Birth
Ep 117 Description: "This is rEvolutionary, small r, Big E. It's time that we break down the barriers, challenge the status quo, and empower everyone that works in birth and families as well to embrace the power of pleasure in birth." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The way we approach childbirth is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days of solely focusing on pain and fear. Instead, a revolutiona
Embrace the Power of Pleasure in Birth with Angelika Rodler
Ep 116 Description: "You will only save what you love." —Angelika Rodler Embracing the natural rhythms of the body and celebrating the power of our feminine side can lead to more fulfilling and empowered births. Therefore, reclaiming the joy and sensuality of childbirth is essential in transforming the way we approach this profound life event. In this episode, Debra sits with Angelika Rodler,
Pleasure Leads To Abundance— How Orgasmic Birth Can Affect Your Financial Freedom with Amira Gorski
Ep 115 Description: "The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything. If we are in the lack, we manifest more lack. And if we are satisfied, then the beautiful things can come in." —Amira Gorski In our society, pleasure is often seen as frivolous or indulgent, something to be denied or delayed in pursuit of more "practical" goals. We're taught that hard work, sacrifice, and
Let's Take Pleasure Seriously: Findings from The Birth Pleasure Study with Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza
Ep 114 Description: "We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good." —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza Pleasure is not just a nice-to-have in birth - it's a vital sign of a healthy, empowered experience. Yet for too long, our culture has suppressed and shamed the very idea of pleasure during one of life's most transformative moments. However, the groundbreaking research of Dr. El
Taking Back Control of Your Pregnancy with Evidence-Based Approaches with Rebecca Dekker
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