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Balanced Body Approach For Birth And Pelvic Health with Rachael Van Schoick

Release Date: 11/13/2024

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 150 Description: “Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing, well-being, and activism.” —Debra Pascali Bonaro Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand. And these same pathways that create sexual pleasure are remarkably active during childbirth, challenging centuries of medical narratives that have reduced this...

Your Birth, Your Way: How Understanding and Communicating Your Desires Shapes Your Experience with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 149 Description: “Your birth is yours to shape— not in every detail as the baby has some too— but in energy, intention, and experience. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be honored. You deserve a birth that reflects YOU, your power, your pleasure, and your love.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth isn't just a medical event—it's a deeply personal journey where you hold more power than you realize. What if your birth experience could be transformed from a clinical procedure to a profound, empowering moment of connection? Imagine stepping into your birth with...

Pleasure, Power & Birth: Vibrators As A Tool For Pain Relief, Ease, and Oxytocin Enhancement with Molly Moon

Orgasmic Birth

Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 149 Description: “The way to start to feel comfortable with it in birth is to become comfortable with the vibrator before your birth.” —Molly Moon For too long, vibrators have been shrouded in shame and stigma, viewed solely as sexual devices. But the truth is, these powerful tools have the potential to transform the birthing experience. Molly Moon is a yoga teacher, doula, and sacred songstress who brings the timeless wisdom of the feminine into her work. Her passion for guiding spiritual awakening has been reignited by the...

Birth Uncensored: Pleasure, Power & Fearless Birth with Guta Galli

Orgasmic Birth

Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 147 Description: "Work with pleasure. Find ways to feel pleasure. Don't start thinking about it when you are eight months pregnant. Start from day one or even before getting pregnant when you decide you want to have kids, because it's such a long way to to deconstruct this patriarchal myths that have been interjected into our unconscious since we are children." —Guta Galli Sexuality and childbirth are not separate experiences, but a continuous, sacred dance of feminine energy. The same neural pathways that create sexual pleasure can...

From Silence to Spotlight: Sharing My Orgasmic Births with Lovisa Dahl Part 2

Orgasmic Birth

Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 146 Description: “Being in touch with your senses— that is the best preparation in the world. When we lean into pleasure in our everyday life, we teach our bodies that pleasure is safe.” —Lovisa Dahl Did you miss Lovisa’s first story? Every woman's birth story carries the potential to liberate generations from inherited trauma and shame. Yet, the continued silence around women's birthing experiences perpetuates a cycle of fear and disconnection from our most primal source of strength. Lovisa Dahl is a pioneering Orgasmic Birth...

Connecting To The Soul Of Your Unborn Child To Kick-Start Your Magical Birth Journey

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 145 Description: “Birth has the potential to take us into places where we can really understand who we are in a very deep level." —Robyn Sheldon Every woman carries within her the potential to experience birth as a deeply empowering, mystical journey of love and consciousness. Therefore, the path to an orgasmic birth lies not in technique but in surrendering to the universal wisdom that flows through our bodies beyond physical boundaries. This week, we are joined by Robyn Sheldon, a compassionate guide and author specializing in soul integration and birth transformation....

Healing Power of Birth: Releasing Shame and Embracing Self-Pleasure in Childbirth

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 144 Description: “Your experience and birth is more important than someone else's judgments.” —MJ Renshaw We've been taught that pleasure is an indulgence, not a necessity. But what if accessing desire is the secret to profound healing during childbirth? It's time to unlearn the shame and prioritize our needs. As the creator of , MJ Renshaw is a mama on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach pleasure and birth. Her own journey of using self-care practices to facilitate an empowering childbirth has motivated her to support others in releasing shame and embracing...

Yoga for the Vagina with Tamra Mercieca

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 143 Description: “Get yourself love high, as high as you can! Try and focus on getting you all loved up because then you're going to get triggered less when you have a child.” —Tamra Mercieca The pelvic floor is the unsung hero of the female body - a complex network of muscles that play a pivotal role in pregnancy, childbirth, and overall well-being. Yet, for too long, this intimate area has been shrouded in shame and disconnection. Yoga for the vagina offers a powerful antidote, helping women cultivate a deeper awareness and relationship with the pelvis. By...

Tips for a Pleasurable Hospital Birth

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 142 Description: “Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined prior. This is something to take pride in.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limiting belief that deserves to be challenged. The reality is that, with the right mindset and preparation, a hospital birth can also be a deeply empowering and transformative experience....

How To Have An Empowered Hospital Birth— Tips From OB/GYN Dr. Nicole Rankins

Orgasmic Birth

Ep 141 Description: “You are the expert on you. So trust your own expertise when you bring that to the conversation. Don't let anybody talk you out of your own expertise.” —Dr. Nicole Rankins Your voice matters in the birth room! Too often, women's preferences and concerns are overlooked or dismissed during hospital births. But we can reclaim our power by understanding the foundation for a positive, empowered birth experience. Dr. Nicole Rankins is a Board Certified OB GYN, maternal health advocate, and creator of one of the top 0.5% global podcasts on pregnancy...

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Ep 121 Description:

“If we mentally prepare ourselves for even the unknown and not think we know everything, that's the first step into just being okay with any direction that happens.” —Rachael Van Schoick

Maintaining a balanced body and pelvic health is crucial for a positive pregnancy and birth experience. Proper alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor awareness can help facilitate an easier labor and postpartum recovery. Integrating holistic wellness practices throughout the childbearing year can empower women to embrace this transformative journey with confidence.

This week, we are joined by Rachael Van Schoick. Rachael is a dedicated mother, a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, and a certified birth doula and licensed massage therapist. Drawing on her background in osteopathy, Rachel offers personalized care to expectant and new mothers, helping them achieve physical and emotional balance.

In this episode, Rachael shares the challenges she faced during and after pregnancy and how her healing journey inspired her to become a doula. Listen in as Debra and Rachael discuss the "balanced system" approach to birth and pregnancy, the importance of postpartum care and healing, Rachael’s programs that support new mothers in reconnecting with their bodies, and more.

Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health" with Rachael Van Schoick

Discover a transformative journey into maternal wellness and pelvic health with Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health. Hosted by Rachael Van Schoick, a dedicated expert in prenatal and postpartum care, this podcast empowers women with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to embrace motherhood with confidence and strength.

Each episode dives deep into topics like pelvic floor strengthening, holistic birth preparation, and body alignment techniques that support a smooth pregnancy, empowered childbirth, and successful postpartum recovery. Rachael’s compassionate approach blends evidence-based insights with practical advice, offering listeners a well-rounded perspective on achieving physical and emotional well-being during motherhood.

From maternal health strategies to natural birth support and healing after birth, this podcast is your go-to resource for comprehensive care. Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or supporting a loved one, you'll find valuable tips and expert guidance to navigate this transformative life stage.

Tune in for empowering discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice tailored to the unique needs of mothers. Reclaim your wellness and embrace the journey of motherhood with Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health. Subscribe now and take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced you!

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Episode Highlights:

02:31 Rachel’s First Birth

07:56 Rachel’s Second Birth

12:55 Emotional and Physical Healing Journey Postpartum

16:55 Pelvic Floor Therapy