Dr. Sally McNally
The Bleedin' Truth
Dr. Sally McNally the Irish Midwife and her daughter Brigid tackle women's health topics through conversations with skilled medical professionals, and a deep dive intro Sally's wild background in and out of labor rooms around the world.
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Dr. Sally McNally
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Mar 11, 2026
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Episodes
Normalizing Childbirth Through Midwifery with Dr. Jane Houston and Dr. Sally McNally 03.08.2022 54:58
Dr. Jane Houston, Sally's friend and former professor, shares about her ongoing passion in midwifery that has taken her around the world! ▶ Sally's HypnoBirthing & Childbirth Education Courses: https://drsallymcnally.com/yoga ▶ Jane Houston Virtual International Day of the Midwife: https://vidm.org/about/the-vidm-committee/ --------------------------- THIS PODCAST: ▶ YouTube: https...
How Prenatal Fitness Helped Her With Natural Childbirth and Postpartum Recovery (S2.E3.) 26.07.2022 47:16
Helya Glen the gym owner and head trainer at The Studio Ventura, shares how exercise helped her maintain a strong body and mind during natural childbirth. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ Helya Glen & The Studio Ventura: https://thestudioventura.com/aboutus/ ▶ Sally's Prenatal Yoga & Childbirth Education Courses: https://drsallymcnall...
Painful Latching, Low Milk Supply, Nipple Piercings and Self-Confidence | Debunking Breastfeeding Myths (S2.E2.) 22.07.2022 58:11
Sheila Dedrick, a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator sheds light on common breastfeeding issues such as trouble latching, lack of milk supply, and lack of confidence. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ Sheila & The New Parent Resource Center: https://www.cmhshealth.org/services/maternity-del...
Challenging Perceptions & Policies in Midwifery Care with Integrated, Evidence-Based Practices | Paris Maloof-Bury (S2. E1.) 07.07.2022 52:23
Sally & Brigid chat with Paris Maloof-Bury, a full-scope midwife and women's health care professional about home births, maternity care deserts, abortion training programs, inequities in midwifery education, and improving community-to-hospital birth transfers in CA. This episode is the start of Season Two where we plan on highlighting powerful women's voices who are making an impact in women's...
The Courage of a Midwife | Home Birth vs Hospital Birth (S1. E16.) 27.06.2022 39:52
Sally shares her opinion and past experiences surrounding the safety and security of hospital births in comparison to home births. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD8lEhiv2RM ▶ We use Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=r...
Rare Placenta & Umbilical Cord Situation | Velamentous Cord Insertion | BONUS EPISODE (S1. E15.) 13.06.2022 10:58
In this bonus episode, Dr. Sally McNally discusses an educational video she created after a rare birth case called Velamentous Cord Insertion, in which the baby's umbilical cord is not properly attached to the mothers placenta. Viewer discretion is advised due to the medical content of the featured video. ▶ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT6mhw_k7Zo ▶ As...
Sacred Moments of Birth and Death (S1. E14.) 06.06.2022 50:45
Sally shares some of her most memorable experiences with death, in which she witnessed the passing of different patients, family members, and even one gruesome event regarding public punishment in Saudi Arabia. Listener discretion is advised between 14:40 - 21:45 skip if you wish to omit this part. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ We use Riverside....
WOMEN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE | ROE VS. WADE | Sally & Brigid (S1. E13) 13.05.2022 40:25
Sally and Brigid discuss the recent news on abortion laws and Sally goes into depth on multiple instances where she's delivered babies under extreme circumstances. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7iPUna2Utg ▶ We use Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=...
When The Nurse Becomes The Patient | Sally's Bleedin' Truth as a Domestic Violence Survivor 30.04.2022 44:34
Sally opens up to her daughter Brigid about her past experience with domestic violence, and how she has learned to cope with the anxiety. By sharing her truth and her decades of experience as a midwife she hopes to reach and help educate more women around the world. We do not claim to be experts on the topic of DV, all stories shared are solely Sally's bleedin' truth. If you, or someone you know i...
What I Learned From Living In Alaska | Strongest Women, Grizzly Bears & Highway to Hell (S1. E11) 20.04.2022 40:39
Dr. Sally McNally the Irish Midwife shares some insane stories from her time living in Alaska, after finally getting her American green card and caravanning across the United States! This episode was also filmed and the video version is now available on YouTube! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm7C0y48pBM ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶...
HAPPY EASTER! Funny Stories and Q&A with Sally | The Bleedin' Truth (S1. E10.) 17.04.2022 34:14
Funny family tradition stories from both Sally and Brigid's childhoods! Along with answering wonderful questions from you guys! ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ We use Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=brigid ------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT SA...
SAVED HER LIFE WITH MY OWN BLOOD | Dr. Sally McNally (S1. E9.) 12.04.2022 49:23
Sally shares her bleedin' truth with postpartum hemorrhage & being a walking blood donor in Saudi Arabia. Sally McNally is The Irish Midwife with over 40 years of experience in the labor room, from multiple countries around the world. ▶ Ask Sally a question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ Sally's Hypnosis script for letting go: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
BREECH BABIES | Why Do We Perform Caesarean Sections? | Dr. Sally McNally (S1. E8.) 07.04.2022 33:52
What does breech mean? Sally discusses her experiences with breech deliveries around the world, and the risks involved to deliver them naturally. She also dives into the reasons why C-Sections are a safer method for breech births. ▶ Penny Simpkins Book: https://drsallymcnally.com/recommendations ▶ Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ We use...
Death Threats and Female Genital Mutilation | Dr. Sally McNally (PART TWO) (S1. E7.) 05.04.2022 35:33
Sally recaps listener's questions about female circumcision, and shares more short stories about abuse that she has witnessed in the labor room. This is Sally's Bleedin' Truth, and we do not claim to be experts on these topics. Listener discretion is advised. ▶ Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA ▶ We use Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?utm_cam...
Female Circumcision | My Bleedin' Truth (PART ONE) (S1. E6.) 31.03.2022 24:23
Dr. Sally McNally discusses the heavy truth surrounding cases of female circumcision that she dealt with while working in Saudi Arabia. Listener discretion is advised. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oFn1PSbVUnf4NIQbzxRUQ Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Sally’s Yoga &...
There was WHAT in the Attic?? | Dr. Sally McNally's bleedin' truth of growing up in Dublin, Ireland (S1. E5.) 29.03.2022 29:57
In today's episode, Sally does a deep dive into some of her childhood memories of growing up in Dublin, Ireland. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oFn1PSbVUnf4NIQbzxRUQ Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjI3MzI...
INJURED ON THE FRONT LINE | Iraq War Survivors | Dr. Sally McNally (S1. E4) 24.03.2022 44:32
In today's episode, Sally McNally The Irish Midwife recounts some of the horrible scenes she saw while tending to Egyptian soldiers who were injured on the front line. Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oFn1PSbVUnf4NIQbzxRUQ Sally’s Yoga & Hypnosis Vid...
Shoulder Dystocia & Gifts From Saudi Royalty | Dr. Sally McNally (S1. E3.) 21.03.2022 18:38
In today's episode, Sally shares a specially requested story of the great diamond ring tragedy, from her time spent in Saudi Arabia delivering babies for the royal princesses. Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oFn1PSbVUnf4NI...
Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia with HORRIBLE conditions | Dr. Sally McNally (S1. E2.) 17.03.2022 28:37
In today's episode, Sally shares how she ended up working as a midwife in Saudi Arabia in her early 30s. Listener discretion is advised, stories told by Sally may be disturbing to some. All stories are true to Sally's personal experiences. Ask Sally a question for the podcast: https://forms.gle/pRHRK5MbBRVNE47YA Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Wat...
SHE WAS TERRIFIED OF THE NUNS! (Season 1. Episode 1) | Sally McNally 15.03.2022 18:40
In today's chat, Sally shared her lifelong fear of nuns from growing up Dublin, Ireland along with how she first got into nursing as a career path. Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oFn1PSbVUnf4NIQbzxRUQ Ventura Office / In Person Services: https://www.womenshealthmedgroup.com/provider/sally-mcnally-cnm-msn Facebook: htt...
The Bleedin' Truth With Dr. Sally McNally and her daughter Brigid 14.03.2022 1:14
Welcome to The Bleedin' Truth! Irish Midwife, Sally and her daughter Brigid are creating this podcast as an avenue to spread awareness surrounding women's health. Sally will share some incredible and intriguing life experiences, most of which she's never shared publicly ever before! Learn more about Sally: https://drsallymcnally.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
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