Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kate White is an advanced bodyworker, perinatal educator, and somatic trauma resolution professional. She developed much of her work following the pregnancies and births of her own two children. She is the Founding Director of Education for the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and helps administer an online program for parents and professionals who work with parents, runs a private practice, and offers her own seminars through the Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Programs. What Kate Shares: What prenatal and perinatal psychology are How these fields developed Personal stories about helping clients with difficult birth stories The process of repair What You'll Hear: The importance of including pre- and peri-natal psychology in the gestalt of psychology How neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and attachment play into perinatal psychology The impact of fetal experiences on the adult body- FOADs Understanding that most experiences are repair-able Incorporating mindful exercises around boundaries, differentiation, and connection to help your baby feel secure The importance of restoring intuition Why sleep is foundational to a healthy mother-baby dyad, and why sleep training may be detrimental Bodywork to support babies with tongue tie How Pitocin impacts the birthing pattern The importance of slowing the narrative to resolve traumatic imprints How Supported Attachment can help babies process birth trauma Completing birth impulses Learning how to hear what babies are saying Supporting older children in repairing birth trauma

James Nestor, author of "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" joins me to speak on all the ways facial structure, nutrition, eating habits, and industrialization have impacted humans' ability to breathe, why it matters, and ways we can get back to the basics. What James Shares: Details of his years-long research into breath How he increased his facial bone density and expanded his airways When the paperback edition is released there will be new material! His creative process for writing What You'll Hear: Reclaiming breath as your own human right The environmental and morphological challenges to breathing well The theory of dis-evolution in the human species How the industrialized diet has impacted face shape and breath efficacy How facial bones differ from other bones in the body How chewing raw food helps kids breathe better Redefining 'healthy' food to include chewability How chewing impacts the nervous system The importance of breastfeeding for long term airway health The potential connection between industrialization and tongue ties Helping your kids build helpful breathing habits The connection between ADHD and breathing The data behind breathwork Why data and anecdotal evidence are both important for changing our minds The connection between the nose and the vagina

What You'll Hear: Definitions of sex + gender +intersex Sex is a functional category defined by the gametes you reproduce. Males produce sperm; females produce eggs. Sex is binary Gender is the social and cultural attributes and rules based on their sex Intersex is a mismatch between phenotype and genotype, or when sex based on observation is not obvious How common is intersex? Ambiguous genitalia is about 1 in 5000. (The origin of misinformation of intersex as 1 in 200, as common as redheads) Evidence of intersex increasing Explanatory power and unifying systems of evolution and astrology Is evolutionary biology equivalent to Darwinism? How evolutionary biology helps us understand female sexuality. How humans differ from animals- brain size, large energetically expensive brain related to the placenta, walk on two legs, intense social nature Are humans monogamous? Or Non-monogamous? Sex for pleasure, social reasons or reproduction Possible immunological benefit to monogamy- preeclampsia study as an example Female as coy, shy strategy waiting for males to come to them. Darwin in Victorian England. Female in estrus are aggressive and search out mates Strip clubs tips change based on where a woman is during her cycle! Role of homogenous spaces, same sex as well as same gender places Females produce a larger gamete, by definition females invest more heavily in reproduction and take on more risk, which presents asymmetry in the sexes. Why doesn't the male get to decide about abortion Role of homogenous spaces, same sex, same gender places Controversy of Vancouvers women's center that is female only Body, felt sense of sex. Our perception of sex is adaptive for coding for "female" and "male" for saefty Preferred gender pronouns and Using respectful pronouns Birth and gender Learning about sexuality through 1st person experience, kids coming to explorations through different avenues. Reductionist biology- we are pieces and parts and can just dismantle and take them apart Human pregnancy is much more expensive and risky than any other species Testosterone has a negative influence on fertility Fertility as an industry, and its impact on women Aquarian battle of the old and new. Futuristic and technological androgynous planet We felt controlled by reproduction and now we want control over it, rather than surrendering to our body Menopause is rare, grandmother investment

What Dwight Shares: Is this the worst, most contentious election in history? What should we do with our emotions during this time? Why is he spending his retirement working as a Mayor of a small town? How to decide where to donate, where to give money or time The historical role of the Supreme Court? What You Will Hear: Historical contention during elections Do emotions belong in politics? Most people agree more than they disagree, when we get beyond labels Orienting to blue within politics How to deal with overwhelm when there is so much suffering Acknowledging what is actually possible What to do when you get into the rabbit hole What about homeless people living in Del Mar? What happened with that? Does your vote matter? Small donations matter because candidates need money but they count the people that contribute Democratic National Committee distributes money to the other causes (Senator and Representative candidates What happens if the Senate goes 6-3? What do you think about extending the number of seats? Supreme Court traditionally was conservative and in favor of corporations and business, against the individual The Warren Court changed the court, and we may be going back to pre Warren Court. Echo chambers of news sources and listening to news on both sides. No common source of information any more Learning how to relate beyond labels The US is partially socialist Should we have hope? Progress is sometimes minimizing backsliding Are the debates important? Does this format work? Trump exemplifying an unhealthy fight response in debate- and how we see authority We've trained ourselves to expect a game show, not a debate Why running a country is not like run a business

What Bethany Shares: Bethany discusses her new book, "Strange Situation", and why understanding attachment is so helpful Her personal journey as a mother and the re-evaluation and renegotiation of her own narrative Bethany gives her thoughts on modern attachment parenting What You'll Hear: Bethany tells us about her book, "Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment" The difference between research and me-search Classical Attachment and Modern Attachment Styles Bethany's journey of renegotiating her past and her narrative through the lens of Mary Ainsworth's research and writings The power of leaving your kids alone Attachment parenting Dr. Sears is public enemy #1 Reflective functioning/ mentalization The struggle to understand the world as a third being when raising your child How being your best and worst self can ultimately benefit your child The secret window of time Being comfortable is key to comforting your child Why attachment is nothing to be afraid of, because we can always move ourselves into more security Summary: Bethany Saltman joins the Magamama podcast once again, this time to discuss her new book "Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment. We talk about how insecurities can devastate your ability to function as an independent adult, and Bethany shares her own story of how she's overcome these difficulties. Bio: Bethany Saltman humbly describes herself as a long-time Zen student who lives in a small town in the Catskills with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Moreover, she is a renowned author, researcher, and editor whose work can be found in publications such as New Yorker, New York Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Parents. Bethany has spent years studying the many emotions we feel that make us human. Amongst those emotions, attachment is one that stuck with Bethany, leading her to write her first book "Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment". Resources: https://www.bethanysaltman.com/strange-situation Twitter - @BethanySaltman

What Shannon Shares: How astrological cycles affect our everyday lives Directing our understanding of astrology into personal growth The significance of Mars in retrograde and what we can expect in the coming months What You'll Hear: 2020 forward from an astrological standpoint What is a retrograde? What does Mars represent? How do our actions, as well as the actions of others, exemplify the current solar alignment? Innovation, positivity, and renewal during times of social and political strife Is Mars encouraging us to behave more passionately? Being aware of how you're directing your own personal energy What astrology can tell us about other generations How Pluto returns map onto what we name generations- Boomers, GenX, Millennials and GenZ What can we expect in the coming months? Where does money and economic structure factor into astrology? The importance of writing down our dreams Summary: Shannon Aganza re-joins the Magamama Podcast to talk about retrograde, generational behaviors, and what we can expect to see unfold astrologically over the coming months. It's been a while since Shannon was last on the podcast, so we had plenty to discuss regarding what has happened both politically and socially this year. Bio: Shannon Aganza is an astrologer, a pundit, and a counselor for many based out of San Diego. Shannon has spent over 20 years within the field of astrology, searching and helping others to understand how we are shaped by the universe around us. Shannon specializes in astrological readings, moon circles, and spiritual hygiene amongst many beneficial services. Resources: https://fourmoonsspa.com/shannon-aganza/

What Pam Shares: The importance of understanding our bodies and why self-exploration is crucial Feminism as it relates to social empowerment and education Embodied sex education- Take Back the Speculum What You'll Hear: What feminism is right now How to overcome being disempowered sexually Understanding what sex positivity really means "Take Back the Speculum" How understanding your body can change your life Self-pelvic mapping Menstrual extraction- what is it and who does it? 2nd wave of Feminism Depictions of clitoral anatomy in textbooks Sex education in schools, and the switch from reproductive education to whole human education The importance of touch, and learning to cope during quarantine Finding joy in the opportunities this pandemic has provided Summary: Pam Samuelson, a close friend and educator/bodyworker at Embodywork, joins us to talk about feminism, understanding your sexual body, and how to make the steps towards knowing yourself more intimately. Pam discusses the importance of carrying on the feminist conversations started by the founders of the movement, and how we as a whole can improve the status quo. Bio: Pam Samuelson is a practitioner and advocate of somatic therapy, exploratory bodywork, and meditation. Founder of Embodywork, Pam finds joy in helping others understand their bodies and teaching that transformation is possible if you know how to find it. Pam is an outspoken advocate for female empowerment, still actively in conversations with some of the leaders of feminist movements dating back to the 60's. Resources: https://embodyworkla.com/

What Matthew Shares: The impetus to ensure the information we intake pertaining to disease is factual Understanding the conflation between science and hope Why hope and hopeless are two sides of the same coin Why being "hope-free" is an important skill to learn What You'll Hear: Germ Theory versus Terrain Theory Why have masks become political? Impact of Coronavirus The danger in the political divide of mask wearers Politicization of Coronavirus amongst society and academia Republicans and New Age spiritual Nazis Racial impacts of how we frame these conversations The problem of hope Vaccinations in this context Relationship to death and to children How our world viewpoint effects pandemic response Is it ok to speak metaphorically about the disease? To personify it? Matthew Stillman has spent years studying both Eastern and Western spiritual practices. Currently working as a creative approach consultant in New York, Matt applies the skills he's learned over his many years of seeking to help others overcome the obstacles they face. Though his ability to listen to others and have nuanced conversation, Stillman has become a liaison amongst academics and the spiritual world. Bio: Matthew Stillman is a writer, consultant, and co-founder of Primal Derma. Matt has worked one-on-one with thousands of people to help them understand, transform, shift, and sometimes solve their problems. From poverty to religion, Stillman has contributed to a wide range of projects with the goal of raising awareness and understanding towards these issues and practices. Resources: https://primalderma.com/ https://stillmansays.com/ Twitter - @stillmansays

What She Shares: The historical foundations of the consolidation of whiteness Collective Healing vs. Personal Healing-- How Are They Related-- are they automatic? The timeline of the emergence of the new wave of identity politics and its impact What You'll Hear: The role of collective and individual healing in race relations Beginning of "whiteness" as a concept How whiteness has manifested into what is seen throughout the world today Societal role of immigrants within early America How other groups view whiteness Acknowledging white privilege Differentiating between white guilt and white privilege, and how to use it for change Understanding why identity politics are so strong today The role of white people within minority studies How to turn understanding and solidarity into change How racism is institutionalized and indoctrinated The power shift of White = Good to White = Bad Resources: How Jews Became White Folks by Karen Brodkin Sacks The Possessive Investment in Whiteness by George Lipsitz

Alicia Fajardo is the owner of Transformations Studio in Portland, Oregon and creator of The Fajardo Method of Holistic Biomechanics®. This modality focuses on nervous system health and biomechanics, which include body structure, alignment, and healthy, supported movement. Because biomechanics are dictated by the nervous system state, understanding basic nervous system function and how the nervous system responds to stress is necessary for understanding the modality. What you'll hear: - The influences and modalities that helped Alicia create her method, Holistic Biomechanics - What is motor learning? - How Alicia played with motor learning to influence her brain and help her body heal something that nothing else would - Understanding mirror neurons - How our biomechanics influence our thoughts - An example from a client session - The original design of yoga and how it impacts us today - optimal location of the diaphragm - What is the valve system - The Valve System and how yoga influences it- digestion, rate of activity, ANS functions - Yoga is designed to slow the valve system, to abate hunger and bodily needs for long periods of time. - What speeds up the Valve System? - How Kimberly went against the grain to address her prolapse with compression - People's first instincts are often the best - How the Valve System relates to fascia - Fascia and immunity - How diet and nutrition affect nerve regeneration - Positive impacts of cholesterol - CBD, THC and the nervous system- neurotoxicity - How synthetically engineered CBD and THC differs from the organic, wild marijuana plant - Alcohol also affects the fascia and the nervous system, but in a very different way; what can be metabolized - The regenerative process and the typical rate of recovery for the myelination of nerves Find more at www.transformationspdx.com.