Ep. 106 - Tantra as a Preparation for Orgasmic Birth with Ma Ananda Sarita We shouldn't underestimate our emotions and what that can do to us as we are carrying the child and giving birth.” Ma Ananda Saritaaro Episode 106, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 106! Tantra offers powerful tools to prepare the mind, body, and spirit for birth. As birth approaches, Tantra encourages transcending cultural conditioning of pain to rediscover birth as a natural, ecstatic process. With regular practice, its methods support relaxing into birth’s unfolding rather than resisting ..read more

Ep. 105 - Eight (8) Tips for Transforming Fear to Confidence with Debra Pascali-Bonaro Fear is a natural response, but it doesn't have to control your birth experience. With the right preparation, support, and mindset. You can transform that fear into confidence and have a powerful, empowering positive birth.” Debra Pascali-Bonaro Episode 105, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 105! While fear is a natural human response, cultural and medical environment factors appear to be exacerbating childbirth fears rather than alleviating concerns for many. This not only lead ..read more

Ep. 104 - Love your Birth! with Anne Margolis Women know how to birth their babies, like their bodies know how to breathe and their hearts know how to beat. We just have to get out of its way.” Anne Margolis Episode 104, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 104! Many of the words that come to mind when thinking about birth reflect the fear and medicalization perpetuated by modern society. Terms like “painful,” “dangerous,” and “emergency” portray childbirth as something to be endured or avoided rather than a natural process. This stems from the widespread use of inte ..read more

Ep. 103 - Unwinding Birth with Laura Hanstad It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor.” Laura Hanstad Episode 103, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 103! A woman’s birth experience is one of the most powerful and transformational events of her life. Yet for many, it does not go as envisioned due to a lack of knowledge or support.  This week, Debra sits with Laura Hanstad to discuss the power women have over their birth choices to achieve the empowered birth they want. Laura discovered the p ..read more

Ep. 102 - The Potent Birthing Body with Christine Mason Your body belongs to you. Your body isn't for someone else's pleasure. It's not an ornament.” Christine Mason Episode 102, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 102! The female body undergoes profound changes during pregnancy and childbirth. As the womb expands to nurture new life, the body’s shape and functions are transformed. However, societal attitudes have not always celebrated these transformations, with pregnant and postpartum women facing criticism and shame regarding their changing forms. In recent years ..read more

Ep. 101 - Why Pleasure Matters with Dr. Nan Wise If we can learn to tolerate our feelings of emotional pain, grief, loss, sadness, and anxiety, we open up the possibility of being able to feel more pleasure. And it starts with the body." Dr. Nan Wise Episode 101, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 101! Pleasure is a fundamental part of the human experience that enhances well-being and quality of life. The ability to experience joy and satisfaction promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and strengthens our relationships and connections with others. Yet modern lifestyl ..read more

Ep. 100 - Similarities Between Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth and Sex with Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth and sex are transformative, intimate, and deserving of safe private spaces that honor the essence of the experience.” Debra Pascali-Bonaro Episode 100, orgasmic birth the podcast Welcome to episode 100! Our podcast has hit its pleasure peak as it reached its century mark all thanks to you, our dear listeners.    And what better way to celebrate this milestone than to reclaim birth as a natural and pleasurable experience with a heartwarming and insightful message fr ..read more

Ep. 99 - It’s a Business Doing Pleasure! with Alexandra Fine “Pleasure was a part of what it meant to feel good in life. Sexual identities are important that these things are worth investing and understanding.” —Alexandra Fine While male sexuality is frequently encouraged or normalized in mainstream culture, female sexuality and pleasure are often negative and stigmatizing. As a result, women face barriers in openly discussing their bodies and experiences with sexuality. This leads to women’s health being politicized and their access to information and tools related to pleasure being r ..read more

The Doula Movement Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future The Doula movement owes a profound debt of gratitude to countless individuals—indigenous peoples, Godsibs and people who offered support at birth through the ages, grand midwives, doula organizations and modern advocates—who have tirelessly championed the cause of compassionate childbirth support. From the transmission of ancestral wisdom to the integration of doulas into healthcare systems, their contributions have shaped the landscape of perinatal care. Years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Wendy Freed, whose ..read more

Ep. 97 - Preparing for a Positive Cesarean Birth with Nicole Heidbreder and Amir Niroumand “If that’s something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation.” —Nicole Heidbreder “My job was to not try to fix things and be more of a listener.”  —Amir Niroumand While vaginal birth is often seen as the ideal, for many birthing experts a medically-necessary cesarean s ..read more