Born Wild Podcast

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Gemma Epp - Wyld Birth & Placenta Witch Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gemma Epp, a traditional birthkeeper and placenta specialist, about her journey into traditional midwifery and her passion for placentas. In this episode, they discuss teen pregnancy, lotus birth, cord burning, and the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of birth. Gemma’...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Emma’s Birth Stories - Part 1: “We Have a Problem” Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Emma about her first birth journey, an experience filled with unexpected challenges and lessons. Emma shares the ups and downs of her pregnancy and labor, navigating complexities like an IUD pregnancy, Celiac Disease, and an STI false-positive resu...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Gina’s Birth Stories - “This Train Has No Brakes” Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gina Mercurio, a local from Petaluma, about her journey to motherhood and her two distinct birth stories. Gina opens up about her experience with infertility caused by birth control, early menopause, miscarriage, and a subchorionic hemorrhage, as well as nav...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Madison Desjarlais - “Midwifery Abandonment” Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Madison Desjarlais, a Traditional Birth Attendant based in the lower mainland of B.C., Canada, about her transformative journey into Authentic Midwifery. In this insightful episode, they discuss: • Obstetrical violence and its impact on birthing women • The histo...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Supporting Families Remotely and Holistic Birth Approaches Episode Overview: In this episode, join all your hosts—Lea, Sophia, Nina, Aly, and Angela—as they come together for a dynamic discussion on important topics related to birth support and newborn care. The team explores: • How to support families over the phone when you’re unable to make it to the birth. • T...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: April’s Home Birth Story: Empowerment, Challenges, and Support Episode Overview: Join your hosts Sophia and Aly as they interview April about her inspiring home birth story. In this episode, they discuss a wide range of topics, including: • Vaginal exams during labor • The decision to forgo an epidural • Navigating postpartum support • Managing hypertension postpa...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Dr. Jen Santos - Ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM Concerns Episode Overview: Join your hosts Sophia and Lea as they welcome back Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, for another enlightening discussion. This episode dives into the complexities of modern obstetric tools like ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring), questioning their routine use and their i...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC - Functional Boobs Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, a seasoned IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and holistic postpartum specialist. Chelsea shares her journey of supporting physiologic infant feeding for over 13 years and discusses her passion for empowering m...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Hodgepodge Update Episode Overview: Join your hosts Sophia and Aly for a dynamic conversation covering a wide range of topics relevant to birth and midwifery. This episode dives into: • The controversial topic of fundal “massage” • Techniques and considerations for pushing during labor • Navigating the emotional and practical realities of second-trimester loss • C...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Devon Donkin - NICU Nurse Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Devon Donkin, RN, about her incredible journey from waitress to neonatal nurse and everything in between. Devon shares her unique perspective from over a decade of bedside experience in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and her passion for supporting families during...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Lisa Rawson - Midwifery Licensing Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she welcomes back Lisa Rawson, LM, CPM, for another captivating discussion. This episode covers a wide range of essential and challenging topics, including: • Traveling midwifery • Rural midwifery • Hemorrhage management and chart reviews • Pros and cons of licensing in midwifery • Comple...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Mikka’s Birth Stories - Single Mom by Choice Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia Henderson as she interviews Mikka about her inspiring journey to becoming a single mom by choice. In this episode, Mikka shares the story of her two home births, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way. Topics include: • Choosing to become a single mom...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Georgeanne Chapin - Circumcision and Intact Care Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Georgeanne Chapin, the founder of Intact America, for an enlightening discussion about circumcision and intact care. Together, they explore: • The complications associated with circumcision • Why circumcision is a human rights issue • The functions of the for...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Lindsay’s Birth Stories - “Thinking For Myself” Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Lindsay about her journey through three births. Lindsay shares how she learned to trust her intuition and make empowered choices despite facing challenges like due date pressure, induction threats, and GBS+ antibiotics. Together, they discuss: • The dangers of...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Deborah’s Birth Stories - Trusting Intuition as a Mother of “Advanced Maternal Age” Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Deborah, who shares her empowering journey through two births, motherhood, and embracing her intuition. Together, they explore: • Navigating a home birth transfer • The financial realities of insurance and birth costs • The...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Meggie’s Birth Stories - From Traumatic Hospital Birth to Empowering Family Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Meggie, a mother of two, about her transformative journey through two very different births. Meggie shares the challenges of her traumatic hospital birth, the impact of the Covid lockdown, and the joy of her free birth in the...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Jackie’s Birth Experiences - A Journey Through Birth, Postpartum, and Herbal Wisdom Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Jackie, a mother, wife, businesswoman, postpartum doula, and herbalist, about her two distinct birth experiences. Jackie shares her personal journey, blending her roles as a mother and postpartum care provider, and offers in...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Lydia’s Birth Stories - From Hospital to Home Birth and Holistic Living Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia and former OG host Emma as they interview Lydia about her journey through four very different births. Lydia shares her experiences with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and the cascade of interventions in her hospital births, as well as her transforma...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Suzanne Arms - Challenging the Status Quo in Birth and Parenting Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Suzanne Arms, a visionary in birth and maternal care. Suzanne discusses her groundbreaking book Immaculate Deception, her memorable Today Show interview with Barbara Walters, and a wide range of topics, including: • Pre and perinatal...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Carly’s Birth Stories - From Hospital Birth to Firefighter-Surrounded Home Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia and OG host Emma as they chat with Carly about her two memorable and vastly different birth experiences. Carly shares her journey from a hospital birth, navigating challenges with newborn procedures, to an unexpected home birth with a dramatic t...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Elana’s Birth Stories - Surprise Breech Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Elana, who shares her two unique birth stories. From navigating the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) to managing a low-lying placenta, Elana’s journey takes a dramatic turn with the discovery of a surprise breech birth. Together, they discuss: • Using the Fertility Aw...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Ranting About Hospital Birth - A Doula’s Perspective on Newborn Care Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea, Sophia, Aly, and Angela as they dive into a passionate discussion sparked by Lea’s recent experience as a doula at a hospital birth. The team shares their frustrations and insights into the treatment of the newborn and the overall hospital experience, explor...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Stephanie’s Swim Safety Journey: Float, Swim, and Breath Holding Rhythm Episode Overview: Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Stephanie, a Certified Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Instructor, to discuss the importance of swim safety and the transformative impact of the float, swim, and breath holding rhythm. Stephanie shares her personal journey to be...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Katelyn’s Journey - From Conception Challenges to Empowering Birth Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Katelyn, a new mom with a powerful story of resilience and triumph. Katelyn shares her conception journey, navigating challenges such as birth control detox, miscarriages, IBS, lactose intolerance, and anemia. She reflects on her labor exper...

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Gemma’s Story - From Miscarriage to Home Birth and the Journey to a Rainbow Baby Episode Overview: Join your host Sophia as she interviews Gemma Niu, who shares her moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. Gemma opens up about her miscarriage, the emotional journey of her angel baby, and how she found her voice during her home birth experience. They disc...