Taking Back Birth

"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