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

Ep. 96 - Tips for a Gentle Cesarean Birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro “Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro While many expectant parents envision an ideal birth experience, it’s important to prepare for the possibility that things may not unfold as planned. Complications can arise that require medical intervention for the health and safety of the mother and baby. A caring provider will discuss all options to find the best solution. Having discussed preferences for ..read more

Ep. 95 - It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi Part 2 Visit here for Part 1 “The moment I said this actually hurts, it felt incorrect. It felt like ‘pain’ was too shallow of a word. And then I realized what I’m feeling is power.” —Carina Devi   When pregnant with her second baby, Carina Devi embraced the joy of pregnancy rather than intensive preparation. Her labor brought intense yet transformative sensations.   In part two of “It’s Not Pain, It’s Power”, Carina discusses how the wisdom and lessons from her orgasmic first birth experience empowered and strengthened her t ..read more

Ep. 94 - It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi: Part 1 “The only way out is through… There’s only one way for this to end, and it is by me saying yes, and pushing my baby out.” —Carina Devi Birth is a profound and transformative experience that has the power to deeply impact a woman’s life. However, for too long, societal expectations have portrayed childbirth as something to simply endure, focusing on pain management rather than empowerment. Hence, it is crucial to reclaim birth as a natural and meaningful process through education and care. When supported to follow their inner wi ..read more

Ep. 93 - How To Have A Lot More Wow And A Lot Less Ow In Labor with Rachel Yellin “If you feel good in your body, your baby is going to feel good in your body.” —Rachel Yellin   While birth can be a natural and beautiful process, it may also involve a wide variety of sensations. As the baby moves down, the cervix must dilate fully and the perineum may stretch considerably. For some, these physical changes can cause intense discomfort, pressure, and even sharp pains. However, with the right techniques and practices, women can learn to let go, which actually helps them feel more in c ..read more

Ep. 92 - Psychedelic Cervix: Can Childbirth Evoke Pleasure Instead of Pain with Dr. Jenny Martin Childbirth is often defined by pain, fear, and medical intervention— but what if there was another way? Ancient wisdom traditions understood birth as a sacred, transformative process that could activate deep states of pleasure and connection through a woman’s primal brain-heart-womb axis. Pioneers are now rediscovering these possibilities, teaching that our very biology is wired for ecstasy during labor and delivery when supported by safety, trust, and an open mind.  This episode explor ..read more

Ep. 91 - 5 Pillars of Pleasure with Lovisa Dahl “The orgasmic nature of a woman is our inherent nature; it really is working with your senses. Your body knows how to birth the baby.” —Lovisa Dahl    An empowered birth lays bare a woman’s innate strength. Months of preparation have led her to know herself as deserving of comfort, respect, and full autonomy over her birthing journey. Exhausted yet buoyant, she cradles new life and in doing so, embraces her own capacity for miraculous creation. This week’s episode is focused on the best practices for embracing the full potential ..read more

Ep. 90 - Beyond the Hospital: Reclaiming Birth Autonomy with Dr. Stuart Fischbein “Midwives are trained that pregnancy is a normal function of the human body, it’s wellness that occasionally goes wrong, as opposed to the doctors who think it’s an illness that occasionally goes right.” —Dr. Stuart Fischbein   At times, the medicalized, one-size-fits-all model can fall short. For far too long, childbirth has been dominated by rigid medical protocols that prioritize efficiency over empowering each woman’s unique needs. However, true safety lies in respecting birth as a natural process ..read more

Ep. 89 - Use your BRAINS for Your Orgasmic Birth: Empowering Decisions and Joyful Journeys How can understanding and using your ‘BRAINS’ transform your childbirth experience into a positive and empowering journey? In this insightful episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro enlightens listeners on the power of making informed decisions during childbirth. She introduces the ‘BRAINS’ acronym as a tool for expectant mothers and their support teams to navigate the myriad of choices and challenges that arise during birth. From exploring the benefits and risks of variou ..read more

Ep. 88 - Empowering Your Birth: Sabine Dietz's Positive Journey in a Hospital Setting Join us on a transformative journey with our inspiring guest, Sabine Dietz in the latest episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, where we delve deep into the art and science of achieving an empowering and orgasmic birth, even in the most unlikely places like a hospital. Discover how Sabine conquered her fears to experience a blissful orgasmic birth in a German hospital and learn from Debra’s profound insights on how to create a serene and sensuous atmosphere for childbirth, regardless of the setting. Wh ..read more