Born Wild Podcast

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Victoria Flores shares her rare expertise in supporting twin and breech births safely at home. With decades of hands-on experience and a deep respect for the body’s wisdom, Dr. Flores walks us through the nuanced risks, benefits, and criteria she uses to guide families. She also reflects on how spirituality and faith ground her confidence in this sacred work, an...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia Henderson sits down with Rachael, midwife and creatrix of the Elemental Birth Rites course journey, to explore the profound intersections of loss, birth, and personal transformation. Drawing from her own experiences with miscarriage and witnessing challenging birth stories, Rachael shares how these moments shaped her approach to midwifery and deepen...

In this powerful episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia Henderson talks with Jordan Phillips (@jordaninthesun), a health and nutrition educator specializing in women’s hormones. Jordan opens up about her own years-long journey of hormonal disregulation, nutrient depletion, and the challenges of navigating fertility. From losing her menstrual cycle for nearly a decade to regaining her health, con...

In this heartfelt episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson sits down with Amber Brown, a birth and family photographer based in Northern California. Amber shares how her own home birth experiences—and even the challenges along the way—sparked her passion for documenting the raw, sacred moments of birth. From her transition from wedding photography to birth work, to the emotional and...

Billie Harrigan is a fierce advocate for restoring safety, sovereignty, and sanity to modern birth practices. With nearly 40 years of experience serving birthing families and teaching traditional birth skills in over 125 countries, Billie offers deep wisdom rooted in the ancestral role of the birth companion. She trains others in trauma-informed care and physiological birth and is a bold voice cha...

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia Henderson welcomes Drs. Hal Stewart and Adriana Corredor-Stewart to explore the powerful connection between oral development and whole-body health. From in-utero craniofacial formation to early airway support, the conversation highlights how oral restrictions like tongue and lip ties affect feeding, breathing, nervous system regulation, and long-ter...

In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Martin—therapeutic listener, coach, and founder of Motherheard—to explore the emotional, spiritual, and relational shifts of matrescence. We talk about grief, identity, motherhood, and the need for deep, reflective support as women navigate birth and beyond. What You’ll Learn: • What matrescence is and why it matters • How Emilie supports mothers through pr...

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth—a first-time mom, teacher, and advocate for medical freedom—who shares her powerful journey through a 63-hour labor, home birth, and the challenges of early postpartum. Raised vegan and homeschooled, Elizabeth has always questioned mainstream narratives. Her story explores leaving her baby to return to work, dealing with nerve pain in pregnancy, and choo...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joel Warsh, integrative pediatrician and author of Between a Shot and a Hard Place, to explore the current state of vaccine discourse, parental decision-making, and public trust in medicine. Dr. Warsh shares why he wrote this book, how censorship impacts open dialogue, and what he hopes for the future of vaccine education and policy. ⸻ 🌱 What You’ll Learn: •...

✨ Episode Summary: Today we’re diving deep into all things maternity leave with Diane — engineer, home birth mom of two, and the powerhouse behind California Maternity Leave Consulting. Diane breaks down how to create a personalized maternity leave plan, what benefits really matter, and how to navigate the power dynamics between employer, provider, and state so you can advocate for the leave and...

In this inspiring episode, Sophia talks with Jordan Dizon — a DONA-trained birth doula and lactation support specialist — about her incredible personal birth story, catching her own son, navigating NICU challenges during COVID, and how she supports families holistically through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Jordan shares her passion for shifting hospital policies, her experience...

In this heartfelt Father’s Day episode, we bring together a panel of fathers who’ve experienced a wide range of births — hospital, birth center, home birth, cesarean, and IVF journeys. They share their honest reflections on becoming dads, supporting their partners, and what birth taught them about love, fear, and fatherhood. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ​ What dads really think when home birth is first m...

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Dolan—herbalist, student midwife, and tender of sacred thresholds—to explore the profound ways plant medicine and birthwork weave together. Sarah shares her path to midwifery, insights on herbs like nettle, calendula, and angelica, and her deep reverence for birth as a spiritual rite of passage. We talk NORA tea, postpartum care, the energetic language of pl...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Kelly—educator, mother, and holistic parenting advocate—to talk about her journey through cesarean and home birth VBAC, navigating severe pregnancy complications, and supporting a failure-to-thrive baby through breastfeeding challenges and supplementing. Alex shares how her background in holistic dentistry and integrative health shaped her parenting and recov...

In this episode, we sit down with infant sleep educator and Nurture Neuroscience Circle facilitator, Linda Fitzgerald, to explore how nurturing parenting practices shape emotional and mental health starting in infancy. Linda shares her personal story of moving to the U.S. during the pandemic, her journey into neuroscience-based parenting, and why “normal” infant sleep is so often misunderstood. We...

In this episode, we sit down with holistic prenatal nutritionist and mother of two, Anisa Woodall, to explore how intentional nourishment before conception can transform pregnancy and birth. Anisa shares her personal story of healing from depletion, her transition from midwife-attended birth to sovereign free birth, and how her work empowers women to reclaim their innate fertility and vitality. To...

In this honest and empowering episode, Lizzy Morris shares her journey through breastfeeding with IGT (Insufficient Glandular Tissue), a condition that made feeding her baby a complex and emotional challenge. She opens up about the realities of IGT, using donor milk, supplemental nursing systems, and the grief of not producing enough milk—while also reclaiming her power through freebirth and radic...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lori Barklage, founder of Birthing Peace Within, to explore how unresolved trauma shapes our births—and how healing it can transform generations. Lori shares her own story of a traumatic hospital transfer at 42 weeks, the arrest of her midwife, and how her personal healing journey inspired her to help others do the same. Her perspective blends trauma-info...

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Hauser—mother, acupuncturist, herbalist, and somatic sex educator—for a rich conversation about birth, cyclical wisdom, and embodied healing. Kristin shares her personal experience of birthing all four of her children at home and how her deep-rooted work in Traditional Chinese Medicine, somatics, and womb-centered care invites women back to their power. Fr...

In this episode, we sit down with Alexandra, the founder of Just the Inserts, to discuss informed medical decision-making, birth choices, and vaccine research. Alexandra shares her personal experience with birth in both hospital and home settings, the importance of understanding medical inserts, and how parents can advocate for themselves in the medical system. Whether you’re expecting a baby, que...

In this episode, we dive into the world of breech birth, home birth, and the wisdom of birthing instincts. We explore personal birth stories, the nuances between birthkeepers, doulas, and midwives, and the power of intuition in labor. Plus, we discuss the concept of orgasmic birth, Hypnobirthing techniques, and what happens when an External Cephalic Version (ECV) doesn’t go as planned. Join us as...

In this episode, hosts Lea and Sophia sit down to debrief the whirlwind of January—sharing updates from their personal lives, the highs and lows of the month, and what’s been happening in their practices. They also dive into an important topic: dystocia, with a focus on shoulder dystocia—what it is, how it presents, and why it’s often just a “sticky baby” situation rather than an emergency. They b...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of placenta practices with Carissa Rose. Carissa is a daughter, partner, tender of wombs, and devotee to the portal of life and death. With a deep belief in the sacredness of life and the innate wisdom within each body, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. Carissa shares her unique perspective on honoring the placenta thro...

In this episode, Patricia Siegel, a semi-professional runner, triathlete, and Pelvic Floor Expert, shares her story of overcoming postpartum trauma and creating innovative solutions for pelvic floor recovery. After a challenging 57-hour labor, Patricia faced significant postpartum challenges, including incontinence, pain, and emotional distress. Using her expertise in sports therapy and experience...

In this episode, we chat with Morissa Gruder, a vibrant mom of two, fitness enthusiast, and HR professional with a heart for learning and connection. Morissa shares her unique birth stories, starting with her first baby, who was born breech at home at 37 weeks. She opens up about her second home birth at 40 weeks, describing how challenging it was to wait and trust the process. Born and raised in...