Born Free Method: The Podcast

The transformation that comes with fatherhood can be a rite of passage into manhood...but there aren't a lot of great role models out there for men who want to be present and involved in the birth process. Unconscious men breed unconscious births and unconscious children. In my holistic, unconventional OBGYN practice, ⁠Beloved Holistics, PCA⁠, I spend as much time with my pregnant clients as I do their partners to prepare them for this beautiful - though often scary - transition. In this podcast series, I want to bring the voices of strong, compassionate men into the room.Matt Beaudreau is the founder of Acton Academy and APOGE, educational programs for young boys to grow into strong, sensitive, and capable men. Matt is a gift to the world, and this interview was a necessary contribution to both my ⁠Born Free Method⁠ course along with any responsible guidebook to owning your masculinity while raising children through the rollercoaster of their development.Love the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! These ratings mean more than you know, and they are the only way to get these conversations into the ear holes of those who most need them. You can also share this episode with your friends! Thanks for tuning in! Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Jacob Egbert, DO, is a physician practicing physical medicine and rehab in Salt Lake City, UT. He has six children from his first marriage and a 3-year old from her current wife. He has been a father for nearly two decades, and every child has been a different journey. He is currently working to support other men to maintain their vitality through lifestyle and hormone replacement. Jacob is raising both men and women, and his perspectives on his different roles in raising both genders are so needed in the world of parenting today. Jacob is a dear friend, and an interview with the man is a necessary part of both my Born Free Method course along with any responsible guidebook to owning your masculinity while raising children through the rollercoaster of their development. Find Jacob here.Looking for Dr. Riley? Find him here. Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

The transformation that comes with fatherhood can be a rite of passage into manhood...but there aren't a lot of great role models out there for men who want to be present and involved in the birth process. Unconscious men breed unconscious births and unconscious children. In my holistic, unconventional OBGYN practice, ⁠Beloved Holistics, PCA⁠, I spend as much time with my pregnant clients as I do their partners to prepare them for this beautiful - though often scary - transition. In this podcast series, I want to bring the voices of strong, compassionate men into the room.Jason Leister is a diamond, multi-faceted and beautiful in every direction. He has 10 children, is married to the incredible Maryn Green, and he has a variety of businesses that help people (like me!) build impactful, successful businesses that align with their core values. In a nutshell: Jason is a wizard. And somehow...he still seems to make parenting look easy. How is this possible? How do you get your kids to respect one another, the planet, and their community? For Jason, the journey hasn't been easy, but he is principled, and those principles are a gift to any man (or woman) who is excited by the prospect of "having it all". This interview was a necessary contribution to both my ⁠Born Free Method⁠ course along with any responsible guidebook to owning your masculinity while raising children through the rollercoaster of their development. Find Jason's company Freedom Works here. Whether you are a birth worker, a doctor, a healer, an entrepreneur of any type, or just the regular, average Joe, you will benefit from his services.Love the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! These ratings mean more than you know, and they are the only way to get these conversations into the ear holes of those who most need them. You can also share this episode with your friends! Thanks for tuning in! Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Exercise is like a silver bullet for various things that go wrong around birth. It's been clinically demonstrated to reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy, speed up postpartum recovery, and decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression. Yet, as a culture, we only see exercise as a way of losing weight and getting abs.Dr. Lindsey M. Cantu, founder of BIRTHFIT™ joins us to talk about exercise myths during pregnancy, the crucial role that fitness plays in your birth and recovery, whether you can be too fit for birth, the BIRTHFIT approach to preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum training, how you can get started even if you’re new to fitness, and more. Enjoy the episode!(00:10:18) The Origin of BIRTHFIT(00:18:31) Training for Birth(00:30:43) The Brain-Body Connection(00:42:11) Customizing Your Experience(00:47:33) Autonomy in BirthVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/podcast/116Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Learn More & Connect with Lindsey and BirthFitWebsite: BirthFit.comInstagram: @BIRTHFITYouTube: BIRTHFITConnect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5 Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

“If the foreskin is so insignificant, why the obsession with cutting it off?” - Georganne ChapinThere’s no argument that cutting a healthy normal body part off a child is okay. Yet, that’s exactly what we’re doing to countless newborn boys every single day. The burden of evidence lies with those who wish to deviate from nature. Today I’m joined by Georganne Chapin, founder of Intact America, to talk about the lack of evidence on the benefits of circumcision, the vital role of the foreskin, how circumcisions have been allowed to proceed despite breaking multiple bioethics principles, the impact of infant circumcision on adult men, and more. Enjoy the episode!(00:08:19) Male Child Genital Cutting(00:16:13) Consequences(00:26:07) Critics & Allies(00:38:35) Lack of Evidence(00:47:55) Why Foreskin Matters(00:53:48) Advocacy & ResourcesVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/115Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Learn More & Connect with Georganne ChapinWebsite | IntactAmerica.orgInstagram @IntactAmericaFacebook | Intact AmericaTwitter @IntactAmericaConnect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5--- 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

As an OBGYN in an allopathic medical model, you’re doing incredible sacred work but constrained by rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that prevent us from prioritizing the people most matter.Practicing home birth doctor, Stu Fischbein, MD joins me to talk about what informed consent should look like, the ridiculous number of C-sections being performed in the United States, how the midwifery model of care has been vilified, the increasing focus on fear around birth, and how practitioners can upskill so they can better support their clients. Stu is a rare breed, and I'm super grateful to bring this one to you. Enjoy the episode!(00:13:57) Misrepresentation of the Facts(00:27:26) The Midwifery Model of Care(00:37:13) Changing Birthing Culture(00:50:04) The Deskilling of Birth Attendants(01:06:54) Rethinking the Delivery of TwinsVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/114Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Learn More & Connect with Stu Fischbein, MDWebsite | BirthingInstincts.comPodcast | Birthing InstinctsInstagram @BirthingInstinctsWork with Dr. Stu FischbeinConnect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5--- Send in a voice message:... Get full access to Born Free Method: The Podcast at nathanrileyobgyn.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Tracey Vogel is a practicing obstetric anesthesiologist in Western Pennsylvania known for her compassionate care. I was lucky enough to rotate with Tracey as a medical student, and I learned so much from her, both from a medical perspective and about how we can go beyond that to really help birthing people feel comfortable and safe in their most vulnerable moments.In this conversation, we discuss birth trauma not just from the perspective of obstetric violence or non-consensual practices but also from the experiences of women who feel unseen or unheard during childbirth. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on birth trauma and trauma-informed care. I think you're going to love this conversation.(00:12:04) Birth Trauma(00:19:48) The Ultimate Customer Service(00:26:15) Trauma-Informed Care(00:31:43) Trauma Interventions(00:41:31) Healing Through Birth(00:46:58) The Future of BirthVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/113Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Learn More & Connect with Tracey Vogel, MDWebsite | TheEmpowermentEquation.comCall the Clinic at Allegheny Health Network at 412-526-9520Connect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5--- 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

Despite what social media and even some medical professionals will say, pregnancy doesn’t mean an automatic loss of strength and physical fitness. Today’s guest, Erika Harper, is proof of that.Erika is a lifelong athlete who has maintained her strength and fitness through two major surgeries to remove uterine fibroids and two pregnancies and C-sections. In this conversation, Erika and I talk about her birth stories, what it takes to retain your autonomy throughout pregnancy, the difference between movement for fitness and aesthetics, how meditative work helped her through her pregnancies, rekindling intimacy in the postpartum period, and more. As a yogi, speaker, mental health counselor, and sex therapist, Erika brings a unique perspective to the pregnancy and postpartum conversation, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode.(00:10:06) Showing What’s Possible(00:13:06) Respecting the Process(00:29:27) Observing the Observer(00:42:54) Optimizing Recovery(00:57:50) Black Women’s Healthcare(01:09:45) Birth TraumaVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/112Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Learn More & Connect with Erika HarperInstagram @HarperErika7Website | ErikaHarperYoga.comBook | Fearless Gumba & Sweet Pea Snorty Magee: Shades of BlackConnect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5--- 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

It’s a fallacy to think of ourselves as separate from nature. Becoming a parent creates a massive shift in consciousness, and integrating that transformation is essential to embracing it, learning from it, and fully embodying it. One of the ways we can facilitate this integration is through plant medicine.Maestro Medico Vegetalista Hamilton Souther shares his exceptionally insightful perspective on plant medicine and our connection with nature. In this conversation, we talk about the stark difference between traditional plant medicine training and Western psychedelic culture, connecting with your baby's spirit, releasing birth trauma and generational trauma, the deep and personal work facilitated when you truly connect with nature, and more.(00:12:34) The Role of Traditional Plant Medicine(00:25:44) The Guide’s Role(00:29:54) Rites of Passage(00:48:54) Our War Against Nature(01:03:52) An Experience of Opening and Awakening(01:12:58) The Role of Intention SettingVisit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/111Made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend!Learn MoreWebsite | BlueMorphoTours.comInstagram @HamiltonSoutherConnect with meInstagram @nathanrileyobgynTikTok @nathanrileyobgynBeloved Holistics ShopMedical 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 / Pond5--- 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

Many of my friends and allies in the wellness space recommended that I connect with Mark England. One day, we jumped on a call and the rest was magic. Before I knew it, Mark and I were hiking through the woods of Louisville, KY. I made the invitation. Mark accepted. And here we are: "ABRACADABRA". Mark England is the founder of Enlifted. Enlifted is a specialty certification on the power of words and stories and how to dismantle the dreaded Victim Mentality. Enlifted Level 1 certification is ideal for anyone who is already coaching or wants to start that wants to have the skills and the confidence to make it as a coach. The Get Enlifted Podcast  is for coaches and anyone who wants to build their skills with your language.Mark's core language program Procabulary is the most common-sensical, simple, yet effective strategy for examining our language and changing it in even subtle ways to optimize the way that we show up in life, our relationships, and our businesses.  Podcast made possible by:FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!--- 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