The Earthside Birth Podcast

If I've said it once I've said it (and will keep saying it) a thousand times: BIRTH IS AS SAFE AS BIRTH CAN BE. And majority of the time, it goes off without a hitch! But what about those of us with different stories? What about those of us who are the rare exceptions? We who's experiences are denied in order to try and save face within the birth community? Let's be REAL about birth: TRAUMA CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE! And we aren't doing this sister wound any favors by silencing, shaming and blaming those of us who do experience birth trauma at home. Thoughts on this and the birth story of our son, Dexten <3

A brief reflection of 2023 and discussion of what I am bringing and calling into the new year. In this episode I share some raw truth about what Motherhood has looked like for me over the years. 19 year old me, unprepared for the true duties and responsibilities of parenthood, certainly made her fair share of mistakes. But the person I am today is here to own those mistakes, hold myself accountable for them and offer my children the tools needed to end the perpetual trauma handed down through our lineage. Featuring a hidden bonus track LOL remember those?? Let's say goodbye to what no longer serves us and hello to continued health, happiness, peace and FUNCTIONAL PARENTING in the new year!

Buckle up Buttercup! Today we're talking about the wounds of women and the importance of shadow work. Through the recent reprise of my own sister and mother wounds over the past week, I share both my personal experience as well as my observation of women against women.

Messages for the collective from the season. It's that time of year again, where we find ourselves at the threshold of welcoming in the new while parting with the old. In this episode I share the messages that have come through, with the intention of guiding you into self discovery in the upcoming year. Featuring a bedtime tantrum as only my daughter can deliver and I'm grateful for all of it :)

The big "O" that no one ever wants to talk about- OBLIGATION. In this episode I discuss three big issues- obligation, responsibility and ownership. How they apply to birth work as well as the overall birth experience, explore why we seem so reluctant to apply them to ourselves and how to move past this false and often misplaced sense of responsibility for that which is out of our control. You can find the link to Maryn Green's podcast "When The Midwife Is Blamed" below and I sincerely hope you give it a listen <3https://indiebirth.org/when-the-midwife-is-blamed/

Sometimes they don't hear you because of who/what they think you are, sometimes- they just don't listen. This episode looks at some of the ways women are not heard through out their childbearing experiences and exposes the importance of self education and discovering your OWN power, instead of relinquishing it to a care provider. An emotional reflection of my first two pregnancies and births. Inspired by an IG reel by Flor @Badassmotherbirther.