Taking Back Birth

You’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       

The 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!)...Read More       

Not 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...Read More       

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...Read More       

In 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!       

On 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...Read More       

Join 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...Read More       

"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!...Read More       

Margo 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...Read More       

Listen 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!       

This 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...Read More       

Who 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...Read More       

Join me in this meditation for raising your vibration in this time of virus pandemic and severe psychological challenge! We don’t have control over the world, or each other, but we can be responsible for our inner state of consciousness. I hope you enjoy this simple guided body scan that may help you replace negative...Read More       

In this Mothering podcast, I talk about my own experiences and thoughts around all the various transitions or “rites of passage” that babies and young kids might experience. When they experience these things, so do we! I cover some examples from night weaning to losing teeth, and explore why these transitions are such big deals...Read More       

Here it is...my thoughts and experiences around money and energy in the world of birth. Whether you are a birthing woman, a doula or midwife, I hope you will take what resonates with you and leave the rest. The way “out” of the current confusing conversation around birth/midwifery care happens when we have these conversations....Read More       

Maryn and Margo chat together on this episode about all things waterbirth; why people might choose it, why they might choose it, what we notice as midwives and how we come back to the same belief each and every time…choose what is best for you!       

This episode isn’t me blabbing about birth from my perspective. Instead, I handed the mic over to my husband Jason, and good friend Nathan, so that they could talk about birth in the way that only 2 guys (with some very varied and unique birth experiences!) could. Share this podcast chat with the men in...Read More       

“When you take the free will out of education, that turns it into schooling.”-John Taylor Gatto Come with me on this ramble as I share my thoughts on formal education, my own story and what my hopes are for my own children. This is a big and touchy topic but since it relates so much...Read More       

Listen in on my chat with Eve; an amazing young woman who recently birthed her first baby, Sofiah, in her complete power! I was honored to meet Eve just weeks before her birth, and just as honored to attend her birth at the beautiful Divine Grace Ashram in Arizona on gorgeous, sacred land in the...Read More       

This is half an hour of me reading and answering some questions we were sent by students in our doula program, the Birth Warrior Project. If you have questions to ask us, just send us an email. To read more, go to https://indiebirth.org/birthwarriorproject