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Ep 106 Description:
“We shouldn't underestimate our emotions and what that can do to us as we are carrying the child and giving birth.” —Ma Ananda Sarita
Tantra offers powerful tools to prepare the mind, body, and spirit for birth. As birth approaches, Tantra encourages transcending cultural conditioning of pain to rediscover birth as a natural, ecstatic process. With regular practice, its methods support relaxing into birth's unfolding rather than resisting it through fear.
This week, Debra sits with world-renowned Tantra Master, Ma Ananda Sarita to discuss conscious conception, conscious pregnancy, and conscious birth. As a master healer, she guides students on the spiritual path of self-realization through Tantra, meditation, and healing past psychological issues.
Listen in as Debra and Ma Ananda talk about the spiritual essence of Tantra, exploring its application to meditation, love, and devotion, cultural conditioning and past experiences that hinder women's potential, the importance of deconditioning and trusting the body's natural abilities, the connection between meditation, conscious conception, and pleasure in motherhood and birth, as well as the transformative potential of this approach.
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Episode Highlights:
04:34 Sexuality and Motherhood
11:26 The Importance of Pre-Conception Care
18:53 Deconditioning From Pain
24:10 Tantra for Sexual Healing and Ecstasy
32:01 Spirituality and Birth Practices
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Ep 105 Description:
“Fear is a natural response, but it doesn't have to control your birth experience. With the right preparation, support, and mindset. You can transform that fear into confidence and have a powerful, empowering positive birth.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro
While fear is a natural human response, cultural and medical environment factors appear to be exacerbating childbirth fears rather than alleviating concerns for many. This not only leads to physical, emotional, and psychological trauma for the mother but also undermines the bonding experience between mother and child during the critical early period.
In this episode, Debra outlines several thought-provoking reasons for increasing fear levels plus 8 tips to help women face their worries and embrace labor as a personal journey of strength, connection, and empowerment. Tune in!
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
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Episode Highlights:
00:50 Fear of Childbirth Increasing Trend
04:49 The Need for Safety and Privacy
10:44 Key Ingredients: Right Preparation, Support, and Mindset
15:37 Reclaim Your Birth
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“Women know how to birth their babies, like their bodies know how to breathe and their hearts know how to beat. We just have to get out of its way.” —Anne
Many of the words that come to mind when thinking about birth reflect the fear and medicalization perpetuated by modern society. Terms like "painful," "dangerous," and "emergency" portray childbirth as something to be endured or avoided rather than a natural process. This stems from the widespread use of interventions like induction, epidurals, and cesarean section that have stripped birth of its innate beauty, its humanity, and turned it into a clinical event, a potentially dangerous emergency. By challenging these prevalent narratives and embracing midwifery models of care, women can reclaim birth as a profound, empowering life experience rather than something to dread or "survive."
This week, we are joined by Anne Margolis, a licensed certified nurse midwife and yoga teacher with over 29 years of experience helping mothers have natural and healing birth experiences. Mindset shift and comprehensive preparation are key especially today. She advocates for a holistic, trauma-sensitive approach to childbirth that empowers women.
Tune in as Debra and Anne discuss the medicalization of childbirth and its impact on women's empowerment and pleasure, the importance of autonomy and trust in the birthing process, the role of midwives in providing emotional support and trauma-sensitive care, the power of a positive mindset during childbirth, and more!
Episode Highlights:
02:57 Birth Trauma and the Impact of Medical Intervention on Mothers
08:33 Midwifery as a Healing Profession
14:17 Challenges of Advocating for Natural Birth Practices
19:37 The Power of Mindset and Preparation for Childbirth
25:46 Embracing the Unexpected
30:30 Trauma Release Formula
About Anne:
Anne Margolis is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Femme! Teacher, Certified Clarity Breathwork Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and practitioner. She is a 3rd generation guide to mommas birthing babies in her family. Anne has helped thousands of families in her 28+ year midwifery practice and has personally ushered the births of over 1000 healthy babies into the world. She has also guided countless human beings to heal from emotional pain, inner stress and trauma, tap into their strength and power, live fully and vibrantly, and reclaim their radiance, joyfulness, calm and overall sense of well-being.- Website: https://homesweethomebirth.com/
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Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.
Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.
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Ep 103 Description:
“It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor.” —Laura Hanstad
A woman’s birth experience is one of the most powerful and transformational events of her life. Yet for many, it does not go as envisioned due to a lack of knowledge or support.
This week, Debra sits with Laura Hanstad to discuss the power women have over their birth choices to achieve the empowered birth they want. Laura discovered the power of choosing the right support team after an initial discouraging birth experience. She has since become a doula, educator, and healing practitioner to help other mothers understand their options and achieve the autonomous births they envision.
Listen in as Debra and Laura talk about choosing providers and a location aligned with your birth vision, why selecting an OB-GYN vs midwife can impact the level of support for a natural physiological birth, how "stacking the cards in your favor" leads to preferred outcomes, complementary techniques like hypnobirthing and craniosacral therapy that address mind-body connections, how continuous care from a doula enhances emotional and physical support during labor, and planning to allow for the unpredictable nature of birth.
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Episode Highlights:
02:41 Birth Education
08:13 Regaining Autonomy and Empowerment
14:07 HypnoBirthing
18:59 Healing Past Birth Trauma
24:17 Preparing for a Positive Birth Experience
28:40 Birth Support Options
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Ep 102 Description:
“Your body belongs to you. Your body isn't for someone else's pleasure. It's not an ornament.” —Christine Mason
The female body undergoes profound changes during pregnancy and childbirth. As the womb expands to nurture new life, the body's shape and functions are transformed. However, societal attitudes have not always celebrated these transformations, with pregnant and postpartum women facing criticism and shame regarding their changing forms. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to reclaim the potent beauty and power of the birthing body. By reframing stretch marks as badges of motherhood and embracing the sensuality of breastfeeding, women are rediscovering the dignity and strength inherent to their reproductive experiences.
Hence, in this episode we are shifting the focus on loving and valuing the changing bodies of pregnant and postpartum women. This week, Debra sits with Christine Mason, a mother, author, and founder of Rosebud Woman . Christine emphasizes the power of reconnecting with one's inner radiance to overcome societal objectification and fully step into the beauty and power of female reproduction.
Tune in as Debra and Christine discuss the challenges with body image, ways to heal trauma and reconnect with one's body, practical tips and perspectives on caring for the physical changes of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as honoring the transformative role of motherhood.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
Connect with Debra!
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Episode Highlights:
02:49 Birth Experiences and Their Impact on Motherhood
08:40 Healing Trauma and Loving the Female Body
13:54 Reframing Stretch Marks
18:50 Postpartum Care and Recovery
24:10 Restoring the Power and Dignity of Women’s Bodies
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Ep 101 Description:
“If we can learn to tolerate our feelings of emotional pain, grief, loss, sadness, and anxiety, we open up the possibility of being able to feel more pleasure. And it starts with the body.” —Dr. Nan Wise
Pleasure is a fundamental part of the human experience that enhances well-being and quality of life. The ability to experience joy and satisfaction promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and strengthens our relationships and connections with others. Yet modern lifestyles often leave little time for leisure, play, and mindfulness of sensations in our own bodies.
This week’s episode explores the neuroscience of pleasure and how stress impacts our ability to experience joy with our expert guest, Dr. Nan Wise. Why Good Sex Matters author, Dr. Wise, is a certified sex therapist, relationship specialist, and neuroscience researcher. Her studies help address the gaps in literature regarding the neural basis of human sexuality. Dr. Nan is passionate about teaching her clients techniques to manage stress and experience more pleasure in their daily lives and relationships.
Listen in as Debra and Dr. Wise offer strategies to regulate the nervous system and access pleasure pathways in the brain and tools pregnant women can use to prepare emotionally for birth. They also delve into how stress can "hijack" brain chemistry and impact mental health, the brain's core emotional systems, the importance of self-care for mothers, and redefining sexuality beyond intercourse to embrace embodiment and connection.
If you would like to Positively Prepare for Birth - check out our Pleasurable Birth Essentials online classes or if you are a doula take our free challenge of 5 Essential Tools to Enhance Pleasure-Centered Birth:
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Episode Highlights:
03:11 Managing Stress and Anxiety
09:10 Brain Function and Emotions
14:21 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence During Pregnancy and Childbirth
22:03 Redefining Sexuality During Pregnancy and Parenthood
25:15 The Origin of Emotions
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Ep 100 Description:
“Birth and sex are transformative, intimate, and deserving of safe private spaces that honor the essence of the experience.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro
We welcome you to EPISODE 100!!
Our podcast has hit its pleasure peak as it reached its century mark all thanks to you, our dear listeners.
And what better way to celebrate this milestone than to reclaim birth as a natural and pleasurable experience with a heartwarming and insightful message from your host, Debra herself!
Societal conventions have long inhibited an open discussion of birth's inherent sexuality. However, when a woman's experience of her changing and birthing body is shrouded in silence rather than embraced as natural, she is deprived of cultivating an environment to honor birth's intimacy.
In this episode, Debra talks about transforming childbirth from a medicalized procedure to a natural, pleasurable experience by embracing its inherent connections to sexuality. Listen in as she discusses how physiological and psychological factors can either enhance pleasure and flow or diminish these experiences during both labor, delivery, and intimacy. Debra also shares mind-body techniques that can help women get "out of their head" and fully into their body, the role of embodiment practices, how to cultivate a safe space to honor birth's intimate nature, and challenging the societal norms that have stripped away acknowledgment of birth's sexual elements. The overall message emphasizes
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
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Episode Highlights:
00:50 Guess What?
06:27 Factors That Impact Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
14:06 The Importance of Creating a Safe Space for Birth
19:48 Birth is Intimate and Sexy
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Ep 99 Description:
“Pleasure was a part of what it meant to feel good in life. Sexual identities are important that these things are worth investing and understanding.” —Alexandra Fine
While male sexuality is frequently encouraged or normalized in mainstream culture, female sexuality and pleasure are often negative and stigmatizing. As a result, women face barriers in openly discussing their bodies and experiences with sexuality. This leads to women's health being politicized and their access to information and tools related to pleasure being restricted. However, perspectives are gradually shifting as more voices advocate for women's rights to explore their sexuality freely and pursue fulfillment in their intimate relationships without shame.
Alexandra Fine is a sexologist and the co-founder of Dame Products, a company that designs tools specifically tailored to help women explore pleasure and reclaim their sexuality. Through her work at Dame Products and as an advocate, she aims to have open discussions around female sexuality and empower women.
Tune in as Debra and Alexandra share insight into navigating sexuality, childbirth, and parenting while challenging stigmas around female pleasure. They also discussed societal attitudes towards female pleasure, the challenges of promoting healthy views of sexuality, how vibrators can be used for pain management during labor and birth, and more.
If you would like to Positively Prepare for Birth - check out our Pleasurable Birth Essentials online classes or if you are a doula take our free challenge of 5 Essential Tools to Enhance Pleasure-Centered Birth:
https://orgasmicbirth.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/f09cf842-9294-41f3-941e-ab4cd6833a59
https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
04:14 The Business of Pleasure
09:30 The Journey: Childbirth, Parenting, and Sexuality
15:39 Societal Attitudes Toward Female Pleasure and Sexuality
20:51 Vibrators for Pain Management
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Ep 98 Description:
“Once you have the facts, once you have confidence in your information, you have confidence in your decision. You don't need to justify that to anyone. It's not your job to educate the world unless you decide it is.” —Jen Kamel
VBAC— Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is a common yet controversial choice that many birthing people face. While the evidence has long supported VBAC as a safe option for most, widespread myths and misinformation continue to obscure the facts.
In this episode, leading VBAC advocate Jen Kamel sets out to separate myth from reality once and for all. She delves into the numerous misconceptions that have taken hold over the years: from beliefs that VBAC is only suitable for a select few, to exaggerations of its risks, to the idea that repeat c-sections are always safer.
Debra and Jen also discuss practical tips on finding supportive providers and navigating unsupportive opinions, the importance of fully informed consent, and the power of realizing one's autonomy in their birth decisions despite barriers.
For anyone with a personal or professional stake in empowering low-risk vaginal births, this can't-miss discussion is a must-listen to counter the barrage of VBAC myths and understand the option in its proper evidence-based light.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
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Episode Highlights:
02:47 Advocacy for Respectful Care
07:18 VBAC Risks, Candidacy, and Decision-Making
12:21 Finding Supportive Providers
16:59 VBAC Access and Midwifery Legislation
20:46 VBAC Rates and Barriers in the US
25:29 VBAC Tools and Resources
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Ep 97 Description:
“If that's something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation.” —Nicole Heidbreder
“My job was to not try to fix things and be more of a listener.” —Amir Niroumand
While vaginal birth is often seen as the ideal, for many birthing experts a medically-necessary cesarean section is the safest option. However, the sterility and clinical nature of surgery can make cesareans feel less personal than desired. But with intentional planning, cesareans can still honor a person's needs and vision for birth.
In this episode, we are joined by DONA International approved Birth doula trainer, Nicole Heidbreder and her partner, Amir Niromand. As a labor and delivery nurse and birth doula of many years, Nicole had clear visions for her own birth plans. However, after struggling to conceive for over a year and experiencing multiple miscarriages, she was forced to reconsider everything.
Nicole and Amir discuss their journey trying to conceive for over a year, which included multiple miscarriages. Nicole explains how her history as a labor and delivery nurse and doula led to shifting her birth plans after being diagnosed with fibroids. She details emotionally accepting surgery and a planned cesarean. Nicole created a supportive medical team and shares her vision for a "magnificent cesarean" honoring her, Amir, and their transition to parenthood, outlining her birth and postpartum plans.
Tune in and learn the importance of grieving loss, the role of clear communication with medical providers, the impact of community support, and the power of crafting a birth centered on the birthing person's needs, voice, and choice.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
02:59 pregnancy and Loss
10:43 Shifting Birth Vision and Creating a Supportive team
16:42 Grief and Healing After Pregnancy Loss
20:48 Preparation for a Planned Cesarean Section
26:43 Postpartum Preferences
32:10 The Role of the Community in Providing Supportive Care
34:39 Honoring the Mother’s Voice and Choice
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Ep 96 Description:
“Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro
While many expectant parents envision an ideal birth experience, it's important to prepare for the possibility that things may not unfold as planned. Complications can arise that require medical intervention for the health and safety of the mother and baby. A caring provider will discuss all options to find the best solution. Having discussed preferences for interventions like cesarean birth ahead of time allows expectant parents' voices to still be heard and choices respected, even when flexibility is needed. An open and understanding perspective and support system can help ensure that however birth transpires, it is still a meaningful experience bringing new life into the world.
Discover proven strategies to give your cesarean birth experience the love, care, and meaning you envision for welcoming your new baby into the world as your host, Debra, talks about how to positively prepare your mindset for the experience, discuss your preferences with your healthcare providers, and enhance the sensory aspects to allow delaying interventions. Plus learn how reflecting on your birth can help with processing and healing.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
03:56 Enhancing Childbirth Experience Through Sensory Details
08:02 Cesarean Birth Choices and Support
14:06 Birth and Postpartum Care for a Safe and Supported Experience
17:59 Planning a Gentle Cesarean Birth
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Ep 95 Description:
“The moment I said this actually hurts, it felt incorrect. It felt like ‘pain’ was too shallow of a word. And then I realized what I'm feeling is power.” —Carina Devi
When pregnant with her second baby, Carina Devi embraced the joy of pregnancy rather than intensive preparation. Her labor brought intense yet transformative sensations.
In part two of "It's Not Pain, It's Power", Carina discusses how the wisdom and lessons from her orgasmic first birth experience empowered and strengthened her through subsequent challenges like divorce and single motherhood.
Join the conversation as Carina talks about navigating postdate pregnancy and feelings of frustration with restrictions from her midwife, as well as powerful lessons on preparing mentally for birth while trusting your body's innate wisdom and design for empowered childbearing.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
02:22 Birth Wisdom and Empowerment
10:03 Finding Solace Durin Contractions
15:30 Labor Techniques
21:46 Reframing Pain as Power
27:23 Navigating the Pushing Stage
32:34 The Depth of a Woman’s Strength
36:04 Postpartum Emotions and Challenges
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Ep 94 Description:
“The only way out is through… There's only one way for this to end, and it is by me saying yes, and pushing my baby out.” —Carina Devi
Birth is a profound and transformative experience that has the power to deeply impact a woman's life. However, for too long, societal expectations have portrayed childbirth as something to simply endure, focusing on pain management rather than empowerment. Hence, it is crucial to reclaim birth as a natural and meaningful process through education and care. When supported to follow their inner wisdom, women experience birth as the profound act of creation it truly is.
This week’s episode features an empowering birth story from Carina Devi. When Carina became pregnant, she prepared carefully for a peaceful experience. Raw, primal birth cries and pleasure at her son's delivery stay with her as a defining life experience.
Tune in as Debra and Carina talk about preparing mindfully for birth, trusting one's ability to cope with intensity, and finding empowerment even when challenging moments arise during labor.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
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Episode Highlights:
02:31 The Impact of a Mother's Birth Experience on Her Child's Development.
05:28 The Power of Imprinting on the Experience
11:50 Labor Progressions and Challenges
16:44 Controlling Contractions
19:26 Labor Sensations and Breathing Techniques
24:52 Childbirth Bliss and Empowerment
30:14 Embracing the Experience Despite Fear and Discomfort
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Ep 93 Description:
“If you feel good in your body, your baby's gonna feel good in your body.” —Rachel Yellin
While birth is a natural and beautiful process, it also involves significant pain for many women. As the baby moves through the birth canal during labor and delivery, the cervix must dilate fully and the perineum may stretch considerably. For some, these physical changes can cause intense discomfort, pressure, and even sharp pains. However, with the right techniques and strategies, women can feel more in control and confident during this challenging but rewarding part of becoming a mother.
In this episode, Birth Expert, Rachel Yellin, reveals her top techniques for having more "WOW" and less "OW" in labor. Rachel has helped thousands of women have satisfying and empowering birth experiences. Through her classes, programs, and private sessions, she empowers women to reconnect with their bodies, trust their instincts, and feel confident about birth.
Listen in as Debra and Rachel share techniques for down-regulating the nervous system to align with instinctual birth, practices to help activate the parasympathetic nervous system for gentle and easy birthing, plus helpful tools and resources to feel fully supported and in control of your body during the birthing process.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
02:52 Personal Birth Experience and Its Impact on Life Choices
06:37 Birth Preparation and Nervous System Regulation
12:26 Breathing Techniques for Relaxation and Childbirth
16:52 6 Techniques to Regulate the Nervous System
20:48 More WOW!, Less Ow!
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Ep 92 Description:
“Female pleasure is the most natural thing for us. Shame is something that we have learned as a society, but it's not the way we were designed.” —Dr. Jenny Martin
Childbirth is often defined by pain, fear, and medical intervention— but what if there was another way? Ancient wisdom traditions understood birth as a sacred, transformative process that could activate deep states of pleasure and connection through a woman's primal brain-heart-womb axis. Pioneers are now rediscovering these possibilities, teaching that our very biology is wired for ecstasy during labor and delivery when supported by safety, trust, and an open mind.
This episode explores the profound yet often overlooked capacities of the female body during birth and sexuality with our guest, Dr. Jenny Martin. Dr. Martin is a pioneer in the field of orgasmic birthing and the psychedelic cervix model. Through her teachings, she helps women understand their innate capacity for spiritual experience and pleasure during childbirth by activating their genital-brain and heart-cervix connections.
Listen in as Debra and Dr. Martin reveal how a woman's unique genital-brain connection allows her cervix and uterus to directly interface with the brain and central nervous system, simple techniques to help activate the "psychedelic cervix", how endogenous psychedelics in women's bodies can help create an effortless, nurturing passage for both mother and baby, societal myths around female sexuality and spirituality, and science-backed case for our innate human capacity for sacred pleasure and consciousness expansion.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
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Episode Highlights:
02:32 Unlocking a Woman’s Sexual Potential Through Birth
06:34 Psychedelics and Neuroprotection
13:42 Challenging Societal Norms
17:36 The Psychedelic Cervix
24:19 Sexual Empowerment During Pregnancy
28:55 Reclaiming Feminine Power Through Surrender
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Ep. 91 Description:
“The orgasmic nature of a woman is our inherent nature; it really is working with your senses. Your body knows how to birth the baby.” —Lovisa Dahl
An empowered birth lays bare a woman's innate strength. Months of preparation have led her to know herself as deserving of comfort, respect, and full autonomy over her birthing journey. Exhausted yet buoyant, she cradles new life and, in doing so, embraces her capacity for miraculous creation.
This week’s episode is focused on the best practices for embracing the full potential of our feminine strength before and during childbirth.
Lovisa Dahl is a birth coach dedicated to healing through birth by empowering women to embrace pleasure and intuition. With three home births of her own and studies in feminine embodiment, she mentors mothers through orgasmic living and guides them to their most empowered birth experiences.
Listen in to discover key pillars for optimal birth preparation, practical tips for feeling connected and in control during labor, the role of community, and the power of mindful surrender in making intense moments blissful.
If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth — Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/
Connect with Debra!
Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471
Episode Highlights:
01:47 Preparing for a Positive Birth Experience
08:16 The Key to Empowered Birth
14:48 How to Experience an Orgasmic Birth
20:31 Natural Birth Techniques
28:24 Breathwork and Mindfulness for Conscious Birthing
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Ep 90 Description:
“Midwives are trained that pregnancy is a normal function of the human body, it's wellness that occasionally goes wrong, as opposed to the doctors who think it's an illness that occasionally goes right.” —Dr. Stuart Fischbein
At times, the medicalized one-size-fits-all model can fall short. For far too long, childbirth has been dominated by rigid medical protocols that prioritize efficiency over empowering each woman's unique needs. However, true safety lies in respecting birth as a natural process and supporting each mother's physical and emotional well-being. By embracing uncertainty and honoring a woman's innate wisdom, the system can shift from fear to trust— empowering all who bring new life into this world.
This week, Debra sits with Dr. Stuart Fischbein to share an insightful look at shifting from a fear-based model of childbirth to one that is truly woman-centered. For over 40 years, Dr. Stuart Fischbein practiced obstetrics within a medicalized system, only to realize it fell short of empowering women and honoring birth as a natural process. Through his collaboration with midwives and experiences attending home births, Dr. Fischbein underwent a profound transformation in his approach.
In this candid discussion, he draws from his unique perspective within both the medical and midwifery worlds to shed light on how interventions are too often prioritized over informed consent. Join in as Debra and Dr. Stu discuss the differences between midwifery and physician training, limitations of the modern hospital system, criticisms of home birth safety, the role of doctors and midwives in medicalized birth, the issue around disregard for individualized care, unnecessary medical interventions, and finding a good team for an empowered birth experience.
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Episode Highlights:
03:06 Transitioning to Midwifery Model
06:12 The Limitations of Hospital Births
15:07 Midwifery vs Medical Model in Childbirth
20:58 Home Birth Safety vs Hospital Birth Safety
23:25 Informed Consent in Childbirth
28:38 Natural Birth Practices and Challenges
34:05 Women Deserve All Reasonable Options
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How can understanding and using your 'BRAINS' transform your childbirth experience into a positive and empowering journey?
In this insightful episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro enlightens listeners on the power of making informed decisions during childbirth. She introduces the 'BRAINS' acronym as a tool for expectant mothers and their support teams to navigate the myriad of choices and challenges that arise during birth. From exploring the benefits and risks of various birth interventions to trusting one's intuition and setting boundaries, Debra guides listeners through each letter of 'BRAINS', offering a comprehensive approach to achieving a pleasurable and positive birth experience.
In This Episode:
Learn the 'BRAINS' acronym as a decision-making tool. The importance of feeling seen and heard during childbirth. Empowering women to create orgasmic birth stories. The role of science in informing childbirth decisions. Stories illustrating the importance of respecting personal boundaries in childbirth. How to communicate needs and preferences effectively. Balancing medical advice with personal comfort and safety.Key Takeaways:
Understanding the positive outcomes of each birthing option and intervention is crucial. It is vital to be aware of the potential risks associated with various birthing choices. Exploring a range of options in the birthing process, from natural methods to medical interventions, allows for a more personalized birth experience. Trusting the body that grows the baby can lead to powerful, intuitive decisions during childbirth. Honoring personal needs and boundaries, and understanding when to say no, or not now, is a key aspect of maintaining control over the birth experience. Ensuring safety and keeping the hormones of love and pleasure flowing are critical for a positive birth experience.Key Quote:
"Birth is powerful and it may sound simple to ensure that you are respected, supported, and a part of decision-making. But it's not that easy." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Connect with Debra!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting
Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!
Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.
Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.
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Join us on a transformative journey with our inspiring guest, Sabine Dietz in the latest episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, where we delve deep into the art and science of achieving an empowering and orgasmic birth, even in the most unlikely places like a hospital. Discover how Sabine conquered her fears to experience a blissful orgasmic birth in a German hospital and learn from Debra's profound insights on how to create a serene and sensuous atmosphere for childbirth, regardless of the setting. Whether you're a first-time expectant mother feeling anxious about labor or a seasoned parent searching for a more fulfilling birth experience, this episode is a must-listen.
In this Episode:
Empowering Orgasmic Births in Hospital Settings The need for hospitals to create more home-like environments for childbirth. Exploration of the connection between birth and sexuality. How security and intuition played a role in Sabine’s orgasmic birth. The significance of mental and emotional preparation for childbirth. Exploring the interconnectedness of body, mind, spirit, and sexuality in birth.Key Takeaways:
Understanding that orgasmic births are possible even in clinical settings like hospitals, and the importance of advocating for more home-like birthing environments within these institutions. Insight into Sabine Dietz's personal journey from a fear-based first birthing experience to an empowered, orgasmic second birth through mental preparation and intense personal work. The critical role of addressing fears, connecting with one's body, and the power of positive birth stories in mentally preparing for an orgasmic birth experience. The significance of emotional and mental preparation in childbirth, and how fear and past traumas can deeply influence the birthing process. The episode points out the need for creating a calm, positive, and quiet atmosphere during birth, and the essential interconnectedness of the mind, body, spirit, and sexuality in this experience.Key Quotes:
"Embrace the beauty of birth; it's not just about bringing life into the world, it's about rediscovering your own strength and power." - Sabine Dietz
"When I let go of fear and leaned into love, my birthing experience was not just positive, but orgasmic." - Sabine Dietz
"Preparation for childbirth isn't just physical. It's an emotional journey that allows you to step into your power as a mother." - Sabine Dietz
Connect with Sabine!
Website: www.love-birth.de www.instagram.com/love_birth.de/
Resources Mentioned:
Teld Talk: https://youtu.be/JvBbimFkhYg?si=7Is1O7whe-kjpz2Q
Classes: Positively Prepare for a Pleasurable Birth
Film: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/
Connect with Debra!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting
Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!
Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.
Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.
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How can making informed choices in childbirth empower both parents and practitioners and what does it truly mean to have an empowered birth experience? In this episode, Elliot Berlin delves into the significance of informed choices in childbirth, exploring the journey from fertility challenges to empowered birth experiences. Dr. Berlin shares his personal and professional insights, highlighting the importance of understanding options and the impact of those choices on the childbirth experience. This episode is a deep dive into how knowledge and choice can transform the birth journey for parents and caregivers alike.
In This Episode:
Dr. Berlin's journey into healthcare and childbirth focus. Dr. Berlin’s realization of the importance of informed choices in childbirth. Encouraging patients to learn about and understand their childbirth options. The shift from directive care to supportive, informed care. The correlation between informed choices and positive birth experiences. The analogy of childbirth preparation to planning a journey.Key Takeaways:
The importance of being informed, embracing natural healthcare methods and understanding personal health journeys. The power of natural health solutions, resilience in personal health challenges, and the impact of helping others. The necessity of informed consent, respecting patient choices, and the evolution of healthcare practices. The significance of patient autonomy, the diversity of birth experiences, and the role of healthcare providers in supporting informed choices. The empowerment that comes from knowledge, the importance of exploring options, and the impact of preparation on birth experiences.Key Quotes:
"If you don’t know what the choices are, the pros and cons, you can’t really have an empowered birth experience." - Elliot Berlin
"A positive birth experience is not about was it vaginal or cesarean, but it’s people feeling respected, supported, and part of decision-making." - Elliot Berlin
"I work for you. It's not the other way around. And even when you go to the hospital, everybody there works for you." - Elliot Berlin
Connect with Elliot!
Website: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/
Blog: informedpregnancy.com/blog
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Connect with Debra!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting
Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!
Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.
Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.
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