The Birth Rebel Podcast

In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes special guest Sara Chana Silverstein, a knowledgeable herbalist and board-certified lactation counselor. Sara shares her extensive expertise on using herbs and homeopathic remedies to support pregnant and postpartum mothers. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the importance of preparing for childbirth, the impact of moder...

In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel interviews Maryn Green, a seasoned midwife and mother of ten. Maryn shares her journey from licensed midwifery to focusing on serving women with autonomy and teaching other midwives. They discuss the pros and cons of state licensures, the implications for midwifery autonomy, and the impact on women's birthing choices. Maryn emphasizes the impor...

In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel welcomes special guest Andrea from 'Instinctual Mothering' to delve into the controversial marketing tactics of formula companies. They discuss the ethics of formula advertising, the impact on breastfeeding rates, and how companies like Bobbie exploit mothers' fears to promote their products. Andrea shares her insights as a lactati...

In this episode of The Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel discusses the challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers in professional environments, more specifically on the difficulties encountered when attending training and conferences. She also explores the broader societal implications of these barriers and propose actionable solutions for creating more inclusive and supportive environments for mothers. 0...

In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel delights listeners with a compelling interview featuring the return of Amanda Hopkins, a pharmacist turned birth, motherhood, and wellness advocate. Shedding light on her unique journey into the realm of birth and wellness, Amanda discusses her passion for autonomy and informed decision making in medical decisions, especially concerning childbirth....

In this episode of The Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel discusses the critical topic of managing breastfeeding while utilizing daycare services. Aimed at mothers who are planning to breastfeed but need to return to work, this episode delves into the challenges that daycares pose for breastfeeding mothers. Angel shares her personal experiences with breastfeeding six children and highlights the common iss...

In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel interviews Toni Harman, a filmmaker and advocate for understanding the infant microbiome's critical role in shaping long-term health outcomes. Harmon shares her journey from aspiring Hollywood filmmaker to becoming passionate about birth and the microbiome after personal experiences with childbirth. The discussion delves into the significance o...

Angel shares personal updates about her life, her intention to homeschool her children, and how it might affect her birth work. She delves into controversial topics like the stigma of breastfeeding in America, the push towards formula feeding, and the societal pressures that influence mothers' choices. Angel advocates for increased public breastfeeding to normalize it, critiques the formula in...

This episode of the Birth Rebel podcast features Kyleigh from Birth Worker Academy, who discusses the importance of autonomy in childbirth and mentoring doulas. Kyleigh shares her journey toward deciding on a home birth for her first child, driven by a desire to maintain autonomy over her childbirth experience. She emphasizes the importance of questioning mainstream practices, listening to birth s...

A High Risk Home Birth Journey: Angel Coleman's Story In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel Coleman shares her experience of having a high-risk home birth after two C-sections for her sixth baby. She brings her doula, Emma Whitlock, to discuss the journey from a professional perspective. Emma talks about her transition into birth work following a challenging first birth experience...

Welcome to another episode of the Birth Rebel podcast with your host, Angel Coleman! In this solo episode, Angel dives into a controversial topic, true to the spirit of the Birth Rebel podcast. Today, she explores and shares her personal and professional opinions on two articles – "The Many Costs of Breastfeeding" from Vox and "The Actual Cost of Breastfeeding" from Today's...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Radical Accountability with special guest Nathan Riley. The conversation kicks off with a shared frustration towards the conventional medical model for childbirth, especially in the United States where 99 percent of births happen in hospitals. The alarming rise in induction and C-section rates, averaging close to 40 percent nationally, sparks a crucial di...

🎙️ Hey rebels! Join me, Angel Coleman, on this episode of "The Birth Rebel Podcast," where we're breaking down the myths and shedding light on the legal rights every mom should know during pregnancy and birth. 🌟 No fluff, just real talk about maternity care, featuring insights from Childbirth Connection. Moms, you have rights—let's dive in and own our birth experiences! 💪🤰 Tun...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the nervous system in birth and birth trauma with our special guest, Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with an MA in Counseling Psychology, the Chief Empathy Officer of ASK Therapy and JS Coaching, and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed care and maternal mental health. With over two decades of experience in...

In this episode, titled "Five Tips to Overcoming the Fear Of Birth," we're going deep into the heart of why women are scared of childbirth. We're talking about Hollywood's crazy scary birth scenes, the generational fears passed down through the generations, and the anxiety that women have about labor discomfort and complications. Plus, five game-changing tips to help you embr...

People make the choices they do for birth in hopes of avoiding fetal demise, birth trauma, or mistreatment by staff. Fear is the common denominator of all these things. However, despite whatever choice you make, you may still end up with the outcome you were trying to avoid. So should our decisions really be fear-based? Today I talk about the struggles women have as they try to decide where to giv...

As I prepare for the birth of baby number six I share some of my birth plan along with things that I consider non-negotiable in my birth. This is the last episode of the season! I will see you next fall! Resources from Episode: How long does it take to wire a newborn baby’s brain? Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mi...

This is part 3 of my skin-to-skin series where we address the importance of getting babies skin-to-skin on mothers and stressing how critical this life-saving care is. Today Kate a nurse practitioner gives us some insight into what she's learned about having babies skin-to-skin on mom during a c-section. Kate (Katherine Chokan, DNP (Doctorate of Nursing), BSN, RN ) has been a maternity nurse (...

Did you know up to 150,000 infant lives could be saved if we had babies do skin-to-skin immediately whether they are considered stable or not? Today we discuss how skin-to-skin saves lives, improves health outcomes for baby, and helps babies develop socially and emotionally and develop resilience that last a lifetime. Episodes in this Series 1.  ⁠Skin to Skin Series: Introducing A New Type of Doul...

Madison and I talk about the unique job of being Kangaroulas, a unique birth worker that was developed by Dr. Nils Bergman and his wife Jills Bergman to focus on bonding and attachment of baby and mother. We also talk about our unique premature baby stories. Madison Hendry (aka Mama Bird), transitioned into motherhood in 2014. As a visual artist and recent graduate in 2011 with a Master of Fine Ar...

In this episode of the Birth Cafe podcast, host Angel Coleman discusses her evolving views on the necessity of doulas, pointing out that not everyone benefits from or values having a doula during birth. She shares her experience and observations to argue against the mainstream belief that everyone should have a doula, stating that some individuals may not fully utilize or understand a doula's...

Today Laurel chat's with me about the Infant Microbiome and why breastmilk is one of the key components to children's and humans' long-term health. We also discuss how modern cleanliness habits may be negatively affecting our microbiome and why our obsession with cleanliness is having some detrimental impacts on our health. Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD is a TEDx and i...

Enjoy this inside sneak peek of my better birth foundations course. Today we talk about the different types of prenatal care doctors and red flags that may mean you need to run in the other direction and find a new doctor/midwife. We also briefly discuss the lamaze healthy birth practices. Resources: Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices Better Birth Foundations Course I hope you enjoy listening to this...

Alia Wright is a doula who attends FreeBirth/Unassisted Births. Alia talks with me about why women may choose to deliver without a midwife or OBGYN present, and why people view free birth as dangerous. Alia is a wife, mom of 3(one special needs), homemaker, and birth worker. She is multi-passionate but overall loves supporting women in all facets of life in a very holistic and intuitive way. Resou...

I acknowledge that some of this information may be hard to hear and that feelings of guilt may occur. Know that I present this information to educate, bring awareness and prevent harm to the next generation. We all do what’s best with what we know at the current moment. That goes for moms, birth professionals, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers. However, use this information to educate the n...