AskMidwife707

There is a sacred and often challenging space at the end of pregnancy that no one truly prepares you for… the waiting. If you are past your due date, emotionally exhausted, uncomfortable, questioning your body, or simply trying to make it through one more day before labor begins, this episode offers calming support, nervous system grounding practices, birth wisdom, mindset reframes, affirmations,...

The Spring Equinox invites us into a powerful moment of balance between light and dark, doing and being. In this reflective episode, we explore what it truly means to find balance in our lives, our bodies. How do we hold the tension of opposites while continuing to grow? How do we listen for the quiet wisdom guiding us forward? Join me for a grounding reflection on cultivating balance and honoring...

Megan Shaw shares her journey into motherhood with her three boys — a path shaped by deep self-discovery, healing, and unexpected turns. She conceived her first baby during a powerful season of inner growth, carrying a clear vision of how early motherhood would unfold. Then COVID changed everything. The postpartum season she had imagined — filled with community, support, and playgroups — looked ve...

In this episode, we explore the heart behind A Mother's Village — a vision devoted to revitalizing true community care for mothers, babies, and families in Humboldt County. From pregnancy through postpartum and beyond, this conversation centers on what it really means to be supported. We talk about reconnecting families to essential local resources, creating meaningful spaces for education and gat...

It takes courage to get on the horse — especially when life, birth, or motherhood has asked more of you than you expected. As we enter the energy of the Fire Horse , we are invited to step forward with intention, fierce commitment, and grace. This short rant is a heartfelt pep talk calling you to become deeply intentional about who you are becoming — to listen inward, trust your timing, and set br...

Jackie George is a total badass. She's a wife, mother, fearless surfer, and co-owner of Surf With Amigas —an all-inclusive surf and yoga retreat that brings adventurous women together to support and inspire one another in surfing and in life. Anyone who knows Jackie will tell you she radiates inspiration. She's a wild, adventurous spirit who isn't afraid of hard work, and she knows that the deepes...

Words invite feels. What words do you use when you talk to yourself? What language do we choose to describe our lives? In birth—and in life—there's a powerful shift happening. People are reclaiming the language we use to describe the experience of labor and birth. One of my favorites is saying "my waters released" instead of "my water broke," or "surges" and "rushes" instead of "contractions." The...

Cila Hall shares the precious birth story of her son Evan. Cila loves babies and children and always envisioned herself a mother. The day came when she was blessed with a positive pregnancy test. Becoming a mother has been her greatest gift. Enjoy!

Happy Solstice!  As this year comes to an end, let's reflect on the things we are bringing into the year and the things we are leaving behind.  Be fearless and be intentional.  Enjoy!

Jess Meadow is a Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner and founder of the Living Rhythm Collective, a community for women's healing, holistic living and strategic life design.    "In my experience, surrounding yourself with a community embodying the habits you want next creates a powerful momentum, making transformation feel effortless. We live in a culture that promotes inflammatory habits and thrives...

Giving Thanks for her empowering planned hospital births, Miriam Billinger shares her beautiful story.  We magically recorded this story just as our beloved Mad River Community Hospital Birth Center closes.  Our local community hospital gave countless families amazing care as they honored the visions and wishes of so many birthing people.  We were happy to highlight them in this wonderful birth st...

Have you considered becoming a doula or a midwife?  This episode explores the benefits of the AskMidwife707 Intro to Midwifery and Doula training and the importance of supporting birthing families on your community.  Tune in and get inspired to follow the call to birth work. 

This week, Leslie Booher joins the podcast to share her powerful birth story and journey to motherhood. Leslie shares about falling in love with Humboldt County, and her partner Torre, about the two of them navigating her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment just after college and then going on to found Sunken Seaweed. Leslie tells the story of the beautiful birth of their first baby and reflects...

In this episode of AskMidwife707, we welcome back special guest Sasha Miksis, who shares her powerful story of achieving a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Sasha previously appeared on the show to discuss her first birth and her work organizing Omboldt, the Humboldt County yoga festival. Now, she opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her second birth. With insights on TOLAC (Trial of L...

Community is created.  Sasha Miksis is a community organizer in Humboldt County.  She has blended her love for bringing people together with her passionate yoga practice and created Omboldt YOGA FEST HUMBOLDT.  Join us as we talk about following the inspirations we have in our lives and bringing our dreams to fruition.  This weekend is for all of us to come together and experience the healing prac...

This week, we explore the transformative birth story of Shelby Novak in "Birth: The Ultimate Healing Ritual." Shelby's experience highlights the profound journey of pregnancy and birth. Shelby discusses the vital role of therapy during pregnancy, helping her navigate emotions related to her childhood and parental aspirations. She also addresses body image issues, sharing her challenges as a big-bo...

Mallory Finley shares her beautiful pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with us.  Mallory bravely chose a new birth plan during her pregnancy and followed her instincts as she made decisions about what felt right for her and her family. She shares her amazing birth experience and the surprises of the postpartum.  She navigated the deep feelings and experiences of the postpartum and shares what...

Jenna Aitkin- Smith works with people through powerful breath work practices and experiences.  This converstaion is part of my Passion Work Series because I want to highlight the joy of following your hearts path and sharing with the world the work that you are here on the planet to do. This episode inspired me so much and I have been doing the exercises discussed in this episode daily ever since!...

What you believe......IS TRUE.   So check your thoughts. Your Breath is your greatest gift.  Use it.

This week Ysi Southard is on the podcast sharing their birth story. I feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to sit and chat with them.  We talk about what it looks and feels like getting pregnant and having a baby outside of the "traditional script". The challenges of getting pregnant, and navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

This week I'm talking with Jen Madrone - local badass lady and healer. She just wrote and released her first book "UpRising: Surviving and Thriving in a World That is Waking Up".  Join us as we talk all things spiritual awakening and the collective and personal themes that her healing work practices have revealed to her.  This episode is the first in a series of conversations I'm having with local...

Jessica Little's traveling spirit brought her to the cozy redwood coast.  While road tripping through the area, she decided she would come back some day to spend more time in beautiful Humboldt County.  So she did.  She moved here at the beginning of the pandemic and that's where the story begins. The journey to become a mother was not easy for her, she had to work for it.  From fertility struggle...

We are easing into Summer 2023! Do you feel in alignment with yourself?  Let's tune into our body for a moment and inventory where you are at and where you want to go.  Here are some tips to get to know your current values, how to get clear on your needs, and how to set intentions for this next season ahead.  Honor where you at in life, take care of yourself AND get scapy with your actions to get...

Jenna Aitken-Smith shares the amazing story of preparing to become a mother.  This journey was deeply intentional and profoundly beautiful.  Through ritual and ceremony Jenna brought her baby gentle into the world. Enjoy

Ali Wellington shares with us the story of the birth of her sweet son Lars.  This pregnancy journey brought Ali to places she never imagined going, from miscarriage, to planned out of hospital birth, to contending with cholestasis which changed it all. Through each twist in the road, Ali worked her mindset to navigate through all of the unknown and had a powerful birth experience.  Enjoy....