Orgasmic Birth

Ep 135 Description:  "Every birth is unique, so pleasure might look different for you than it does for someone else. The goal isn't to force a specific experience but to open yourself to the possibilities you." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   Birth and sex— two deeply intertwined experiences that hold the power to transform lives. Embracing their connection unlocks a world of possibilities, from joyful la...

Ep 134 Description:  "The more stories I heard of [birth] trauma, the more angry I became and I wanted to do something." —Amanda Banks   Home birth is a powerful, intimate experience that challenges societal norms and reclaims the natural rhythms of childbirth. For many families, it represents a deeply empowering choice that honors the body's innate wisdom. Yet, misconceptions and lack of educatio...

Ep 133 Description:  "There are two layers of spinning babies, it is restoring function to the body whether through pregnancy exercises or through body balancing techniques, which a pregnant person can do themselves or the nurse, midwife, or doula at the time of labor can also do it. And the more you do ahead of time, the less you need to do anything at labor." —Gail Tully   Fetal position is a cr...

Ep 132 Description:  "Giving birth is like dying away from all your past, and you'll become a new person that is going to have a lot of new skills. When you close, you give yourself the moment to realize that you're a wise woman now that is becoming a mother." —Alejandra Lozano   Rituals and pleasure— two powerful elements that can transform the birth experience. In the second part of our intervie...

Ep 130 Description:  "Rituals are related to pleasure." —Alejandra Lozano   Rituals have the power to transform the childbirth experience, unlocking deeper layers of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. The journey from pregnancy to postpartum can become a profound rite of passage by honoring ancestral wisdom and incorporating sacred practices. In this episode, we explore how these time-honored tra...

Ep 130 Description:  "Maternity care is everybody's business, acknowledging the deep need for improvement and making sure that people have something concrete and specific based on where they are and their own journey as a consumer of maternity care." —Jill Wodnick   Maternal health is a global issue that impacts families worldwide. Equitable access to quality care and the right to safe, respectful...

Ep 129 Description:  "Your risk factor is what door you enter, your place of birth, and your provider are going to make a significant impact on the type of birth that you will experience." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   Every pregnancy comes with decisions that hold more weight than we realize. These choices can influence both short-term outcomes and long-term well-being in surprising ways. Preparing for...

Ep 128 Description:  "I underestimated myself for a long time, and the birth of my children allowed me to own the power that resides in every woman."  —Amberlee Jay Galea    Crafting your birth story with intention can be a powerful act of self-discovery and empowerment. By embracing the complexities and vulnerabilities of this transformative experience, you unlock a deeper understanding of your o...

Ep 127 Description:  "The hospital can be very disempowering. It stops us from going into the role of mother because we seek outside ourselves what they believe is true, yet our body, our innate knowing, knows what's right." —Amberlee Jay Galea    Pregnancy and birth are often shrouded in fear and misconceptions. Many women grow up hearing horror stories about childbirth, leading to a deep-seated...

Ep 126 Description:  "Being able to defend the space that we wanted was really powerful." —Gowan Batist    Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journe...

Ep 125 Description:  "When you feel empowered to make choices about your birth, even if things don't go as planned, you will remain more positively connected to the experience of your body and your baby. Keep your power so your voice and choice are heard." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro     The concept of risk in childbirth is highly subjective, varying greatly among different healthcare providers and sett...

Ep 124 Description:  "It's empowering that you're in it, and you're doing it. And then it's scary because you don't know how long this will go, but I'm trusting. And the answer I got from the connection was to breathe and surrender." —Jasmin Jess   Birth can be an intense, transformative experience that challenges both the body and mind. But the secret to navigating this profound journey may lie i...

Ep 123 Description:  "I don't have a birth plan. I have a birth attitude. I'm not going to get myself into a state of panic, and I'm never going to doubt that I can do this." —Angie Tiwari   An "En Caul" birth is an incredibly rare occurrence, happening in only about 1 in 80,000 deliveries. But when it does happen, it can be a truly transformative and "orgasmic" experience for the birthing mother....

Ep 122 Description:  "Have that quality time together because you have to depend on this person and stay connected so you don't feel alone. Don't stop date night." —Tarah Kerwin    Parenthood brings joy, challenges, and a shift in the dynamics of your relationship. Join Tarah Kerwin, relationship expert and advocate for thriving partnerships, as she shares practical strategies to deepen your emoti...

Ep 121 Description:  "If we mentally prepare ourselves for even the unknown and not think we know everything, that's the first step into just being okay with any direction that happens." —Rachael Van Schoick   Maintaining a balanced body and pelvic health is crucial for a positive pregnancy and birth experience. Proper alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor awareness can help facilitate an easier l...

Ep 120 Description:  "When you know what you stand for, then you can know what you don't stand for, and you can start to make those boundaries to be more on a rested path than off a rested path." —Karen Brody   Rest is not merely a luxury, but a vital necessity for our well-being. When we prioritize rest, we open ourselves up to profound personal growth and the possibility of profound transformati...

Ep 119 Description:  "As a doula, the work always starts within. Follow the seeds of curiosity." —Tessa Catto Labor induction is a common medical intervention, but it doesn't have to mean the loss of your birth dreams. With the right mindset and support, induction can be an empowering experience that allows you to take an active role in your child's arrival. Navigating induction requires understan...

Ep 118 Description:  "This [orgasmic birth] is not a luxury. It is a necessity, and it is your right to claim for it." —Mahika Irina   Giving birth is not a solitary experience— it is a sacred rite of passage that women have traditionally shared with a community of support. Far from a luxury, this communal approach to childbirth is a necessity for women to reclaim the pleasure, power, and joy inhe...

Ep 117 Description:  "This is rEvolutionary, small r, Big E. It's time that we break down the barriers, challenge the status quo, and empower everyone that works in birth and families as well to embrace the power of pleasure in birth." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   The way we approach childbirth is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days of solely focusing on pain and fear. Instead, a revolutiona...

Ep 116 Description:  "You will only save what you love." —Angelika Rodler   Embracing the natural rhythms of the body and celebrating the power of our feminine side can lead to more fulfilling and empowered births. Therefore, reclaiming the joy and sensuality of childbirth is essential in transforming the way we approach this profound life event.  In this episode, Debra sits with Angelika Rodler,...

Ep 115 Description:  "The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything. If we are in the lack, we manifest more lack. And if we are satisfied, then the beautiful things can come in." —Amira Gorski   In our society, pleasure is often seen as frivolous or indulgent, something to be denied or delayed in pursuit of more "practical" goals. We're taught that hard work, sacrifice, and...

Ep 114 Description:  "We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good." —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza    Pleasure is not just a nice-to-have in birth - it's a vital sign of a healthy, empowered experience. Yet for too long, our culture has suppressed and shamed the very idea of pleasure during one of life's most transformative moments.   However, the groundbreaking research of Dr. El...

Ep 113 Description:  "Anytime you're being pressured or coerced into something, you're not giving true informed consent, and that is a form in itself, of obstetric violence." —Rebecca Dekker   Too often, pregnancy and birth are shrouded in fear, misinformation, and outdated practices not supported by research. Many people are told their bodies are incapable, their pain is inevitable, and their cho...

Ep 112 Description:   "It is our birthright. Birth is not this something to get through and suffer through." —Rebecca Rivers Ellisor    Birth is a sacred, transformative journey that can unlock profound ecstasy and pleasure. This is birth as it was meant to be— a rite of passage infused with joy, wonder, and the electric thrill of new life entering the world.  Rebecca Rivers Ellisor is a passionat...

Ep 111 Description:  "We still plan our weddings; we still plan traveling, we know that they're not going to go according to plan, but we plan them. A birth plan is no different. It's what makes us feel most safe." —Kerry Burke   We are the architects of a bold new narrative around childbirth— one that celebrates our innate power, reclaims our pleasure, and empowers us as active participants in th...