Born Wild Podcast

In this episode, Kezia shares her journey into German New Medicine (GNM), how it transformed her understanding of health, and practical insights on how to interpret body symptoms as communication rather than brokenness. Discover how shifting perspective can lead to peace and empowerment in managing health. key topics The core principles of German New Medicine (GNM) How body symptoms reflect subcon...

In this month's recap, Sophia and her student, Eva, reflect on a surprisingly quiet month in practice, highlighted by one incredibly fast birth that unfolded very differently than planned. They discuss pregnancy hypertension, anxiety, postpartum recovery, practicing suturing skills, funny listener questions, and exciting innovations in sustainable baby products—including biodegradable diapers...

Freya Kellet shares her journey around birth work, exploring her evolving perspectives on birth, regulation, and trust in women. This episode delves into the complexities of birth choices, legal constraints, and the human side of birth experiences. In this episode we cover: The impact of regulation on birth choices Trusting women and intuition in birth The emotional and psychological aspects of bi...

Sarah shares her inspiring journey through hospital and home births, highlighting the importance of informed choices, emotional support, and the beauty of natural birth experiences. This episode offers valuable insights for expectant parents considering their birth options.keywordsbirth stories, home birth, hospital birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, pregnancy, natural birth, birth support, birth p...

Join Sophia and Lisa as they explore the real challenges and rewards of midwifery. From managing costs and balancing family life to navigating legal pressures, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt reflections. Key Topics: Hidden costs and financial management in midwifery Balancing on-call schedules with personal life Building community and support among midwives Navigating legal cha...

In this April/May recap episode, Sophia and Eva reflect on four unique home births, including a retained placenta transfer, a severe preeclampsia diagnosis discovered during labor, a successful VBAC after multiple uterine surgeries, and a surprise baby boy born into a family with two daughters. They also discuss neonatal resuscitation training, fetal heart tone reviews, newborn screening skills, p...

Sophia sits down with Rowan Bailey and Sarita Bennett of Foundational Concepts for Midwives for a conversation about traditional midwifery, mentorship, persecution, peer review, and preserving birth wisdom. Together they discuss: practicing midwifery in illegal states accountability within the birth community trauma and trust among birth workers competency-based education nervous system safety in...

In this March recap episode, Sophia, Eva, and Aly share personal updates, behind-the-scenes practice conversations, and three very different birth stories. They discuss: a prolonged labor ending in hospital transfer + C-section informed consent and newborn antibiotics a peaceful birth after pregnancy loss postpartum hemorrhage management at home balancing intervention with autonomy in birth work w...

In this episode, Sophia sits down with Jacob Dubois, a father of two who went from skeptical to fully supportive of home birth. They discuss: Why many partners resist home birth initially The moment his perspective shifted Differences between hospital and midwifery care What dads actually need to know before birth How birth experiences shape motherhood and parenting This episode offers a rare and...

In this episode, Sophia and Aly sit down with Larissa to share one of the most unique birth journeys yet. What began as a seemingly overdue pregnancy turned into a powerful story of intuition, patience, and uncovering what was actually happening beneath the surface. Larissa shares: Why she chose a no-intervention pregnancy The confusion of measuring small and unclear timelines How an early loss ch...

In this episode of The Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Laurisa Paul, RN and founder of Girls Who Know, to explore how early education shapes women’s relationships with their bodies and birth. Laurisa shares her personal journey through multiple birth experiences—from highly medicalized to deeply intuitive—and how those experiences led her to create a program that teaches girls body litera...

In this episode, Sophia sits down with Liz Eidelman, a birth doula and mom of two, who shares her powerful journey through two very different birth experiences. After a traumatic first birth and unexpected NICU stay, Liz entered her second pregnancy seeking a different experience — but still found herself navigating fear, medical pressure, and ultimately a cesarean birth. This conversation explore...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Jessica Malmberg, an LMFT and trauma and grief specialist who supports families through pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and birth trauma. Jessica shares her own story of losing her first baby, Otto, and how that experience shaped both her grief journey and her life’s work. Together, they talk about supporting grieving famili...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia, and her students, Aly, and Eva, share a February recap from the practice, including two beautiful and surprisingly quick births. They reflect on a second-time mama who worried about repeating her long first labor but ended up having her baby so fast the team didn’t make it in time, and a first-time mama whose birth brought important lessons around...

In this episode, Sophia sits down with Oniana to explore her journey into motherhood, birth work, and supporting families in her community. Oniana shares the powerful contrast between her two home births — an intense 84-hour labor and a fast 3-hour birth — and the lessons each experience taught her about intuition, environment, and support. They also dive into long labor patterns, postpartum recov...

This episode features a detailed birth story that explores the journey of choosing a home birth, navigating pregnancy challenges, and embracing natural birth practices. The guest shares insights on interventions, the power of intuition, and the importance of support systems. Sophia interviews one of her clients, Aine, where she shares how she navigates different challenges or obstacles, ends up ba...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia speaks with Natasha Nazerali, a German New Medicine educator, about the principles of German New Medicine (GNM) and its application in understanding health and healing. Natasha explains the five biological laws that govern the relationship between the psyche, brain, and body, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the meaning behind symptoms...

Welcome back!!!! In this episode, Sophia and Eva discuss their experiences with long labors, sharing practical insights on managing multiple days of labor, team stamina, and patient care nuances. They also explore shifts in their practice, including home visit adaptations and practice management strategies. Key Topics: Understanding what constitutes a long birth and common patterns observed Strate...

🌿 Episode Summary This conversation explores the current state of midwifery, highlighting the wisdom of traditional practices and the importance of reconnecting with the roots of the CPM movement. Sophia and Lisa discuss how honoring elder midwives and learning from minority and LGBTQ+ communities can enrich the future of midwifery. Together, they reflect on the challenges and opportunities in in...

In this episode, we sit down with ultrasound technologist Karen Han, whose career path took her from banking and medical transcription to discovering the beauty of birth through the lens of ultrasound. After years working in hospitals, her first home birth experience opened her eyes to the incredible possibilities of physiological birth outside the medical system. Today, she brings warmth, skill,...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson, LM, CPM, interviews Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Together, they explore the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum, the gaps between current dietary guidelines and modern research, and the importa...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson speaks with Sarah Thompson, MAOM, LAc — a licensed acupuncturist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and birth doula with over 20 years of experience in maternal health. Together they explore the importance of nutrition in pregnancy, the role of functional medicine in supporting mothers and babies, and the barriers families f...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson speaks with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an obstetrician with decades of experience advocating for physiological birth, midwifery collaboration, and informed consent. Dr. Stu shares his journey from medical student to outspoken advocate for respectful maternity care. They discuss the importance of understanding the risks associated with vari...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson speaks with Lindsay Gretch, a mother of six from Sebastopol, about her diverse birth experiences ranging from hospital births to birthing centers and ultimately to home births. Lindsay shares her journey of empowerment through each birth, highlighting the lessons learned from her hospital experiences, the transition to birthing center...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson speaks with Karma — a woman devoted to supporting women outside of conventional systems through full-spectrum doula care, women’s circles, and financial wellness guidance. Karma shares her transformative journey into birth work, her commitment to holistic support for women across all stages of life, and her vision of weaving financial...