Born Wild Podcast

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Your Baby, Your Way: Medical Freedom, Unassisted Birth, and More with Jennifer Margulis, Ph. D. Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Jennifer Margulis, Ph. D., award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. In this episode, Jennifer shares her experiences as a mother of four, navi...

In this episode, we dive into topics like granting yourself permission to push, navigating free birth, and managing a busy December as midwives. We also cover practical tips for handling diaper rashes, the pros and cons of cloth versus disposable diapers, and how to streamline diaper services. On a deeper note, we touch on the role of spiritual midwifery and explore resources like Weallda and Badg...

In this episode, we sit down with Tori and Jeremie, a couple from Marin County, to hear their remarkable journey into parenthood. Their daughter, Chloé, was born on August 1st, 2024, and her arrival reshaped their lives in profound ways. Tori and Jeremie share how their passion for a holistic, natural lifestyle grew during Tori’s pregnancy. They immersed themselves in podcasts, books, and research...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Embracing Homebirth, Homeschooling, and Life on the “Compound” with Sarah Arimura About Today’s Guest: Sarah Arimura Sarah Arimura is a mom of three living in California’s beautiful North Bay. Once a professional photographer, Sarah has transitioned into her roles as a stay-at-home mom and, most recently, a homeschooling parent. She and her family live on what the...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Reclaiming Birth as Ceremony: Catalina Clark’s Journey of Healing About Today’s Guest: Catalina Clark Catalina Clark is a woman, mother, sister, daughter, midwife, and student on the healing path. With over 10 years of experience in birth work, Catalina has dedicated her life to supporting women in alignment with the natural world and the profound power of physiol...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Another Bozo on the Bus: Physiological Birth and Biomechanics with Adelaide Meadow Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Adelaide Meadow, a highly respected birth and body worker with over ten years of experience studying female biomechanics, birth, and movement. Adelaide shares her wealth of knowledge on the intersection of birth, anatomy,...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Nelly’s Birth Stories: Two Births and a Double Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Nelly, a mom of two under two, living off-grid in Cazadero, CA, with her husband and a slightly chaotic assortment of animals. Nelly shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey through two wildly different births and na...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Jen Santos: Breech Home Birth, OP Labor, and Precipitous Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she welcomes Dr. Jen Santos back to the podcast for the third time! In this episode, Jen shares her personal experiences with her three home births, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of each. Together, they dive into topics such as breech presentation,...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: All Things Breastmilk with Carrie Caillouette, IBCLC Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Carrie Caillouette, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in West County Sonoma. Carrie shares her wealth of knowledge on all things breastfeeding and breastmilk, offering practical advice and insights to help parents mee...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Preterm Birth and Babies with Kristine Laurie Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they welcome back Kristine Laurie, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM) with over 33 years of experience. In this episode, Kristine shares her vast knowledge of high-risk obstetrics in both the United States and international low-resource s...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Caley’s Birth Story: Free Birth, Wild Pregnancy, and Empowerment Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Caley to share her inspiring and raw third birth story. In this episode, Caley reflects on her journey, including her experiences with free-birth vs. home-birth, navigating relationship challenges, and embracing the beauty of a wild pregna...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Luxury and Liberation: Reproductive Justice with Sabia Wade Episode Overview: Join your host Lea as she interviews the incredible Sabia Wade, a Black, Queer, Full Spectrum Doula, CEO, Investor, Author, Educator, and expander of Black Luxury. In this powerful episode, Sabia shares their work in reproductive justice, fighting health disparities, empowering pregnant...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Kim’s Birth Stories - Instant Baby, Just Add Water Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they chat with Kim Hurtado about her three incredible home water birth stories. In this episode, Kim reflects on her conception journeys, her experiences as a medical provider choosing home birth, and navigating challenges like postpartum baby blues, post-term pr...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Kelsey’s Birth Story: Placental Abruption and a Return to Trust Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Kelsey about her powerful and emotional birth story. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her journey through post-term pregnancy, placental abruption, fetal heart arrhythmia, and ultimately a cesarean birth. She shares her experienc...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Navigating Conflict and Connection with Perinatal Relationship Coach Rhona Berens Episode Overview: Join your hosts Sophia and Carissa (our newest student midwife!) as they sit down with Rhona Berens, PhD, PCC, a seasoned perinatal relationship coach and co-author of Fight Right for Your Baby: The How-To Guide for Expecting and New Parents to Shift from Conflict t...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Kayla’s Birth Story: Surprise Breech & Transport Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Kayla about her powerful birth story featuring a surprise breech presentation and a 3rd stage transfer. In this episode, Kayla opens up about her first-time motherhood experience, navigating chiropractic care, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and back labor before...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Gina Mundy - Childbirth Attorney: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Gina Mundy, a childbirth attorney with over 20 years of experience specializing in labor and delivery cases. In this episode, Gina discusses her groundbreaking book, A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth, which empowers famil...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Dr. Rebecca Cohen - “Natural Birth Doctor” Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Dr. Rebecca Cohen, MD, a holistic women’s healthcare physician with over 30 years of experience. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Rebecca shares her journey toward out-of-hospital birth support, the wisdom she’s gained from birthing her 9 children, and her appro...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Rebekah Wheeler - Trauma Healing in Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Rebekah Wheeler, CNM, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, educator, and expert in birth trauma prevention and treatment. In this thought-provoking episode, Rebekah shares her insights from nearly 20 years as a birth professional, highlighting the critical need for perina...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Kelli Moore - Navigating the Medical System Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Kelli Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Soulfire Productions, and host of two top-rated podcasts: The Naked Mama and OK, Babe. In this candid and empowering episode, Kelli shares her experiences navigating the complexities of the medical system during pregnancy, birth,...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Emma’s Birth Story - Part 2: Intuition and Healing Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Emma about her second pregnancy and birth experience. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Emma reflects on moving from a traumatic hospital birth to a healing home birth. She shares her journey of navigating a surprise pregnancy, embracing a wild...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Stesha’s Birth Story - Normalizing Home Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Stesha, a first-time mom and registered nurse, about her empowering home birth journey. Stesha shares her experience of choosing home birth, inspired by her sisters, and discusses her passion for nutrition, wellness, and empowering other first-time moms to advoc...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Alisha Meyer - Birth Cultivated Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Alisha Meyer from Birth Cultivated, a Traditional Birth Attendant who shares her unique journey through unassisted pregnancy and birth, student midwifery, and creating a private home birth ministry. In this episode, Alisha dives into her decision not to pursue a midwifery lic...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Ashley’s Birth Stories - Quick Births Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she chats with Ashley about her two fast and empowering birth experiences. Ashley reflects on her home birth, which she describes as natural, serene, magical, and a dream-like experience. Together, they explore topics such as GBS, tandem nursing, prodromal labor, anemia, and food sens...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Yoni Steaming: Healing and History with Kit from Katara Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they dive into the ancient practice of yoni steaming with Kit, founder of Katara. In this episode, they discuss what steaming is, the global history of steaming, and its uses for a variety of health and wellness concerns. Kit shares her knowledge and experti...