Born Free Method: The Podcast

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCCI met Dr. Berlin at a lunchtime presentation while I was an OBGYN resident. He screened his film “Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery”, and I was discouraged to realize that if I didn’t pursue training in vaginal breech maneuvers, I couldn’t call myself an expert in childbirth. Elliot’s advocacy set me off on a radical path, which ultimately resulted in my being able to offer vaginal breech birth to my birthing clients. I’m so grateful for his work that I should probably offer him my first-born child. Just sit back and enjoy this one. Elliot is a delight!Visit the show notes for more.Reference from the show:Learn vaginal breech skills! 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference, August 8-11, 2023 in Louisville, KYElliott's streaming platform dedicated to all things pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting available at: Informed Pregnancy+ Watch Elliot's film “Heads Up” for free on Informed Pregnancy PlusConnect with Nathan:Instagram | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My Online Courses:Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum SupportClear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPVThis episode was made possible by:Immune Intel AHCC® - code BELOVED10 for 10% offMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a voice message. Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Kristine Lauria is a CPM working almost entirely abroad nowadays, but her skillset is occasionally required and called upon in the United States, and this exact set of circumstances arose a few weeks ago. Kristine sat with a powerful birthing woman carrying triamniotic-trichorionic triplets, who came vaginally, in a variety of different positions, including both cephalic and breech. In this short episode, Kristine shares the birth story. Kristine will be an instructor and speaker at the 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech conference alongside international keynote speakers Mmatshilo Motsei, PhD, and Doña Angelina Martinez Miranda, Carol Gautschi, CPM, from the PNW, the team from Breech Without Borders, the team from Spinning Babies, Stu Fischbein, MD, Tracey Vogel, MD, Hermine Hayes-Klein, JD, and many more presenters and speakers. Be sure to register soon, as spots are filling up quickly, and those who register earlier rather than later save money!www.BornFreeTwinsBreech.com Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Eyla Cuenca discusses radical accountability in birth, empowering women to take control of their birth experiences. She emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions and not blindly following medical interventions. The conversation challenges societal norms around pregnancy loss and highlights the need for women to trust their intuition. Overall, the episode encourages women to advocate for themselves and prioritize their well-being during childbirth.

Black birthing families will be hit hardest if midwives lose their autonomy to practice, particularly traditional or "classical" midwives, which often share lived experience with women of color. This mini-sode is a plea for help, as these initiatives are being proposed across the country, and your state might be next...Read the full letter HERE.Sign the petition HERE.Donate to the cause HERE. ($5 goes a long way...)Reach out to me at www.belovedholistics.comCome meet Sevonna Brown and Hermine Hayes-Klein at the 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference <3 Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Berrion Berry, a certified fertility expert, discusses the importance of addressing upstream health issues for improved fertility. They also explore the benefits of consuming berries, making small changes for better health, weight loss medication, supporting the immune system, controversy surrounding the Gardasil 9 vaccine, and the connection between endometriosis and the chakra system.

Certified Professional Midwife, Sara Rosser, discusses the flaws in focusing solely on the physical aspect of birth and advocates for a more holistic approach. She shares insights on the Born Free Method, emphasizing the sacredness of the birthing process and the community members' positive experiences. The podcast touches on envisioning idealized birth experiences, exploring trauma in childbirth, comparing holistic vs. allopathic approaches, and empowering pregnancy health choices.

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCCSeana Zelazo is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who speaks in archetypes. What’s an archetype? I'm glad you asked. According to Jung, an archetype is “a universal, inherited idea, pattern of thought, or image present in the collective unconscious of all human beings.” Seana’s book, “The Way of Inanna: A Heroine's Guide to Living Unapologetically”, focuses on the archetype of Inanna, one archetype of the Goddess. This conversation is a rollercoaster, and you’re going to be baffled by how casually Seana and I flow into all things related to femininity, vulvas, and the warrior Goddess. Pro tip: Episode 72 on this podcast is a perfect companion to “A Brief-ish History of Western Medicine, Witches, and Women Healers”.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with the guest:WebsiteInstagramReference from the show:Seana’s book: The Way of Inanna: A Heroine’s Guide to Living UnapologeticallyConnect with Nathan:Instagram | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My Online Courses:Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum SupportClear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPVThis episode was made possible by:Immune Intel AHCC® - code BELOVED10 for 10% offMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a voice message. Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCCAhh…the gut. Twenty years ago, somebody like Josh Dech would have been quacked right on your friendly social media platform. But now, over 6,000 peer-reviewed papers have been published on the gut microbiome alone. Josh is one of those characters who isn’t an MD, a chiropractor, nor the president of a 3- or 4-letter organization, yet he is every bit of an expert on the topic of gut health and its myriad connections to health and lifespan as any physician. Josh even specializes in the hard stuff: Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis; and other digestive issues that most doctors say can’t be helped.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with the guest:WebsiteInstagramListen to Josh's podcast: ReversABLEReferences from the show:Consequences of C-Sections to MicrobiomeRisks of not breastfeedingBottle Feed/breast feed vs SIDSConnect with Nathan:Instagram | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My Online Courses:Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum SupportClear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPVThis episode was made possible by:Immune Intel AHCC® - code BELOVED10 for 10% offMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a voice message. Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Retired pediatrician Paul Thomas, MD, discusses the safety of childhood vaccines, challenges faced as a physician, and the retraction of his research paper. The podcast explores vaccine awareness, controversies, neurodevelopmental challenges, and concerns about specific vaccines. The toxicity of aluminum adjuvants and polysorbate 80 is discussed, along with critiques of current vaccines and the tragic link between vaccines and SIDS.

LEIAMOON is on a mission to Empower the Womb by spreading awareness about the time-honored practice of vaginal steaming and making it easily accessible to any woman at home. Jessica and Andrew Pratt, a wife-and-husband dynamic duo, combined their strengths to form LEIAMOON after Jessica had a transformative vaginal steaming experience after attending a women’s circle in 2016, a year after she underwent surgery to remove an endometrial polyp. LEIAMOON’s sauna stools are a game changer. Use code BORNFREE20 for 20% any of LEIAMOON's products!Visit the show notes for more.Connect with the guests:Website InstagramOther references from the show:Find a yoni steaming facilitator Get your Leiamoon sauna stool (20% off with code BORNFREE20)Connect with Nathan:Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My courses:Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum SupportClear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPVThis episode was made possible by:WeNatal - Free bottle of fish oil with purchase of Him + Her prenatalsMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a voice message. Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe