Born Free Method: The Podcast

After spending over five years of intense study in a post-graduate program for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Valerie felt inspired to pull together as many holistic healing tools and wisdom traditions as she could. She believes that it is our birthright to understand and master our own bodies and multidimensional selves. Valerie has experienced first-hand the life-changing power of stepping into the role of authority in one's own health, body, and life. With an in-depth understanding of the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies, Valerie works to facilitate a return to wholeness and self-trust with each of her one-on-one consultations and self-led courses. She believes in the infinite wisdom that exists within each individual.[00:05:00] - Fundamental Philosophy of Chinese Medicine[00:10:26] - Using external tools to bring our body back to harmony[00:17:34] - Inviting spirits in[00:28:06] - Thoughts about Shingles[00:37:50] - Woman’s cycles[00:50:04] - TobaccoBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 25% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Barbara Stewart is a nature loving mother and wife who spent 10 years of her life traveling the world. After growing up in The Netherlands and deciding that studying law was too boring for her, she became a holistic chef and masseuse. She moved to the US in 2017, where she now lives with her husband and three children. Being able to give birth to her first child at home in The Netherlands gave her a feel for what she believes birth is meant to be like, and she is passionate about helping women manifest a ceremonial and empowering birthing experience. Besides making art, dancing, playing with her kids and spending most of her time in the kitchen fermenting, baking and preparing food. She is currently working on a documentary about sacred motherhood and is building sustainable communities where health and wellness stand central.[00:06:14] - Liability and birth care[00:10:29] - The ideal birth[00:19:50] - Birth is primal[00:20:30] - Barbara’s take on the current state of the world[00:24:51] - Fear within our medical system[00:39:17] - Barbara’s vision for a birth centerReferences and LinkCharles Eisenstein’s Essay - Time to PushThe More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible by Charles EisensteinBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererBig thanks to our sponsors!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 25% off)Organifi: https://www.organifi.com/beloved (Will auto-populate with code "BELOVED" for 20% off at checkout)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Ross Newkirk is an inventor who has worked on cutting-edge consciousness-raising technologies based on information fields for over 15 years. He worked for countless hours alongside his father Marc Newkirk, a world-class scientist and prolific inventor, who himself was named on over 100 US patents, and over 900 foreign patents. Ross is currently the founder and president of Conscious Technologies LLC and has created, built, and brought to market a handful of major technologies that provide a coherent space for someone to reconnect with their higher self, as well as a line of EMF-harmonizing technologies that reverse the incoherent man-made EMF and bring it into harmony. He is the author of the book: Unsubscribe (A Story of One Man’s Profound Discovery) and spent a number of years as the former Personal Assistant to best selling author, Dr. Spencer Johnson author of “Who Moved My Cheese”, “The One Minute Manager”, and “Out of the Maze”. He sits on the board of the Lightfield Foundation, a non-profit foundation that his father Marc started, where Ross spent countless hours with his dad building the Lightfield and Grace technologies. He also worked with his father as the Director of Manufacturing for Mobius Sciences and before that Founded RNventions - an off-road and Jeep accessorizing company. Ross is a certified Reiki Practitioner and in his free time loves to hike, swim, cold plunge and spend time with his family.[00:04:40] - Ross Newkirk’s sauna and cold immersion practices[00:12:17] - “Enter as a king” mentality on birth[00:14:07] - Experience on attending a home birth[00:41:30] - What would the experience be for somebody who actually does want to try the technology out?[00:50:13] - Why is coherence so important?[01:07:05] - Ross Newkirk’s work with crystals[01:19:39] - We separate ourselves more on thoughts rather than physicalitReferences and LinkConscious Technologies LLC - Website, Instagram, FacebookVogel Cut Crystals - Website, Instagram, FacebookLightfield Foundation - Website, FacebookStealing Fire by Steve Kotler & Jamie WhealBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 25% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Barrett Freibert is an executive enneagram, trauma release coach, writer, and yoga instructor. She guides clients to heal their trauma and release self-sabotage to create healthy vibrant lives and lasting results. Barrett uses scientifically proven techniques to identify and release emotional blockages, limiting beliefs, unwanted thought patterns, or behaviors that create self-sabotage. Then she guides her clients to create new empowering beliefs and neural pathways that support their goals.Barrett empowers clients to accomplish their goals using the Enneagram, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), meditation, yoga, reiki, and more. She has healed herself from traumas and illnesses including; chronic insomnia, Lyme disease, disorderly eating, depression, and grief, and you can too![00:06:02] - Ujjayi Breath[00:08:48] - What are 3 things you want the world to know about caring for women?[00:08:52] - Enneagram[00:20:52] - Heal your trauma for optimal health[00:26:45] - Writing letters and sending them in the mailReferences and LinkBarrett Freibert - Website, Instagram, LinkedInBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 25% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Katie Renon is a Certified Childbirth Instructor and founder of The Labor of Love Co., which is dedicated to the nourishment and empowerment of mothers during the precious perinatal season of life. Katie's approach to childbirth is rooted in the tenet that women are powerful and capable in their gift of bringing life into this world. A Colorado native and mother of three with a professional background in finance, Katie is passionate about holistic wellness and harmonious relationships with our bodies. The Labor of Love Co. offers both retail products to nourish mothers during the perinatal period, as well as a wide variety birthing education courses to empower parents in preparation for their upcoming birth.[00:04:24] - The Labor of Love Co (Katie’s Company)[00:08:24] - What are 3 things you want the world to know about caring for women?[00:08:47] - Motherhood[00:10:35] - Ways to support mothers[00:11:11] - Physical healing after birth[00:15:12] - Getting adequate sleep is a must[00:22:46] - We focus so much on the day of the birth and not actually the relationship that will ensue after birth[00:23:38] - Spiritual health[00:28:35] - Birth TraumaReferences and LinkThe Labor of Love Co - Website, Instagram, Facebook, PinterestBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

In her early twenties, Kirsti Pratt learned firsthand the importance of an integrated, individualized health program. I competed as an athlete on American Ninja Warrior, and she was working 60 to 70 hours a week. Running on empty —literally and figuratively— she soon hit rock bottom and burned out. Struggling with G.I. issues, self-confidence, worthiness, depression, anxiety, mental fog, codependency, and physical aches and pains, she turned her focus inward to begin unpacking the underlying causes of her discomfort. Through her studies with the world-renowned CHEK Institute, she began a deep healing journey that originated from within. She recognized that her lifestyle choices, habitual behaviors and belief patterns that were holding her back from reaching her true potential. She was able to see the common thread woven into these patterns, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of balance and integration between her mental, emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual health.[9:00] - Kirsti’s training as a ninja warrior[12:00] - Nathan’s own healing journey in residency training[15:15] - Polyamory and “thruples”[25:30] - The energetics of masculine and feminine[36:50] - Pussy power[49:30] - Cycles in life and women’s health[58:00] - Health coaches need focused training on women’s healthReferences and LinkBrit Marling article “I Don’t Want to Be the Strong Female Lead”Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsBook: Pussy: A ReclamationSara Gustafson on InstagramGreg Schmaus on InstagramBook: The Fifth Vital Sign, by Lisa Hendrickson-JackCertified Health Nut (Troy Casey) on InstagramAlpha channeling on InstagramBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Stuart Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. He has been a practicing obstetrician in Southern California since completing his residency in 1986. His practice upholds the midwifery model of care. He has served as a backup consultant to many home and birthing center midwives for 25 years. In 1996 he founded The Woman’s Place for Health, Inc., a collaborative hospital-based practice of Certified Nurse Midwives and Obstetricians in Ventura County, California. Stu is the author of a book and a variety of papers on home birth. Dr. Fischbein has been the recipient of a variety of awards. He has spoken internationally on breech and vaginal birth after cesarean section and has appeared in many documentaries. He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision making, the midwifery model of care and human rights in childbirth. He has the goals of improving collaboration amongst the differing professions in the birthing world and the re-teaching of the core skills, such as breech and twin vaginal birth, that make the specialty of obstetrics unique.[00:05:38] - Inadequacies of residency training[00:09:14] - Why Stu went into the practice of OBGYN[00:17:14] - Sentimental feelings from most midwives around the country[00:17:45] - Dr. Stu’s practices[00:26:51] - My Birth Experience of Twins[00:35:41] - Dr. Stu’s advice to women[00:37:25] - Medical Freedom (Covid, Vaccines and more)[01:05:16] - Oral Boards[01:12:32] - What are Dr. Stu’s future plans?References & Links:Birthing Instincts - Website, Podcast, Instagram, Facebook, TwitterStu’s papers:Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital BirthsBreech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center birthCase Report: A Maneuver for Head Entanglement in Term Breech/Vertex Twins.Stu’s book: “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom.”Evidence Based Birth, Ep #204: Refuting the Spread of Misinformation Online About COVID, with Dr. Stacy De-LinBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% offon their EMF-blocking technologies)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message:... Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Claudette has worked on Wall Street for over 30 years and has balanced this with her passion for health and nutrition. She is an avid gardener, budding herbalist and passionate about food. She is currently at a stage where she is looking to pivot from her many years in finance to sharing her passion and knowledge about food as medicine to her broader community. Claudette has been married for over 30 years to Robert and raised 2 boys, Dylan and Julian, all three of whom are the loves of her life.[00:12:04] - Women are intuitive[00:15:05] - Women are incredibly resourceful[00:20:27] - We must always assess one's need before fixing their problems[00:22:21] - Women are emotionally strongReferences & Links:Contact Claudette at: (+1) 516-526-3538Big thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Alexander Geiseler is a pediatrician in Los Angeles. He and Dr. Riley did their residency training together. Nathan would be the attending delivery doctor and pass the newborn on to the pediatrician, who happened to be Alexander. Before med school, Dr. Geiseler was - and still is - a prolific surfer. He chose the route to medicine over a professional career in order to help families and newborns live their best life. He is a husband and father to Elena.[00:08:31] - What are 3 things you want the world to know about caring for women?[00:09:55] - The burden of a women sharing her body with her baby doesn’t end the moment the baby is born[00:16:09] - As a doctor, you need to be empathetic[00:19:21] - How can you be present in their situation and their experience? And how can you be supportive?[00:24:26] - Always respect your wife’s decisionsReferences & Links:Email Dr. Giesler at: ageissler@gmail.comBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Erin is an author, a guide, and an artist. She is a certified yoga teacher, craniosacral therapist, and entrepreneur. She holds a PhD in Policy, Planning, and Development from the University of Southern California. She studied Political and Social Thought at the University of Virginia, served as the Director of Housing Policy with the Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness, and the Regional Coordinator for several progressive signature-gathering campaigns in California. Immediately after she graduated with her PhD in 2013, her world split open. She got displaced from two homes in a row in the gentrification rush in Venice, California. She started volunteering with a group that she helped co-create into what is now the non-profit Kiss the Ground, and learned about the relationship between soil health and climate change. She then took several jobs that immediately fell through, and by 2014, she decided to put all of her stuff in storage and go to Bali for yoga teacher training for some self-care. GROUNDED was born on the plane on the way from LA to Bali. Her time in Bali launched my journey into healing, self-discovery, and spirit. Since then, she has continually deepened her studies and practice in the worlds of inner work and the metaphysical. Our relationships to spirit, matter, cycles, love, and storytelling, are the keys to untangling ourselves from patriarchal ways of thinking and birthing the new world. And she never ceases to be humbled by the divine timing and unfolding of her path and GROUNDED’s manifestation in this time and place.[00:17:20] - How do you feel at this time of the year?[00:21:47] - Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine[00:29:25] - Journey with Sexual Liberation and how did you derive so much Healing from this Process[00:49:20] - Traditional Chinese Medicine[00:51:24] - Through the Four Seasons of the Year[00:53:38] - Chakra (the tantric sort of practices)[00:55:47] - How confronting and liberating was it to actually take that plunge?[01:11:44] - My Experience on feeling very Liberated[01:15:45] - Why was it so confronting for you? / Sexual Healing[01:37:32] - What are the lessons of compost?[01:47:58] - Healing power of Grief is not always comfortable[01:50:34] - Love (the creative force of nature of the universe)[02:07:27] - Do you think that our actions as humanity are causing pain?References & Links:Dr. Erin Yu-Juin McMorrow, PHD - Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,Book - GroundedIshmael by Daniel QuinnBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible by Charles EisensteinBig thanks to our sponsor!Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ (Use Code “BELOVED” for 10% off)Show Notes | DonateMusic by: Labrinth, Chancha Via Circuito, and Joaquín Cornejo--- Send in a voice message:... Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe