Orgasmic Birth
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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Why Pleasure Matters with Dr. Nan Wise
05/15/2024
Why Pleasure Matters with Dr. Nan Wise
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: Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: X: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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Similarities Between Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth and Sex with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
05/08/2024
Similarities Between Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth and Sex with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
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 Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: X: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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It’s a Business Doing Pleasure! with Alexandra Fine
05/01/2024
It’s a Business Doing Pleasure! with Alexandra Fine
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 , 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: Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: X: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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VBAC Facts: Demystifying Common Misconceptions with Decades of Evidence with Jen Kamel
04/24/2024
VBAC Facts: Demystifying Common Misconceptions with Decades of Evidence with Jen Kamel
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 Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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Preparing for a Positive Cesarean Birth with Nicole Heidbreder and Amir Niroumand
04/17/2024
Preparing for a Positive Cesarean Birth with Nicole Heidbreder and Amir Niroumand
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 Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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Tips for a Gentle Cesarean Birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
04/10/2024
Tips for a Gentle Cesarean Birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
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 Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi Part 2
04/03/2024
It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi Part 2
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 Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi Part 1
03/27/2024
It's Not Pain, It’s Power with Carina Devi Part 1
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 Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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How To Have A Lot More Wow And A Lot Less Ow In Labor with Rachel Yellin
03/20/2024
How To Have A Lot More Wow And A Lot Less Ow In Labor with Rachel Yellin
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 Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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Psychedelic Cervix: Can Childbirth Evoke Pleasure Instead of Pain with Dr. Jenny Martin
03/13/2024
Psychedelic Cervix: Can Childbirth Evoke Pleasure Instead of Pain with Dr. Jenny Martin
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 Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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5 Pillars of Pleasure with Lovisa Dahl
03/06/2024
5 Pillars of Pleasure with Lovisa Dahl
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 Connect with Debra! Website: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: 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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Beyond the Hospital: Reclaiming Birth Autonomy with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
02/28/2024
Beyond the Hospital: Reclaiming Birth Autonomy with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
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. Connect with Debra! 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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ep. 89 - Use your BRAINS for Your Orgasmic Birth: Empowering Decisions and Joyful Journeys
02/21/2024
ep. 89 - Use your BRAINS for Your Orgasmic Birth: Empowering Decisions and Joyful Journeys
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: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 88 - Empowering Your Birth: Sabine Dietz's Positive Journey in a Hospital Setting
02/14/2024
ep. 88 - Empowering Your Birth: Sabine Dietz's Positive Journey in a Hospital Setting
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: Resources Mentioned: Teld Talk: Classes: Film: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 87 - Insights into How and Why Informed Choice Matters
02/07/2024
ep. 87 - Insights into How and Why Informed Choice Matters
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: Blog: Learn more about our and get a free sample class! Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 86 - Empower Your Birth: Transforming Trauma into Pleasure with Moran Liviani
01/31/2024
ep. 86 - Empower Your Birth: Transforming Trauma into Pleasure with Moran Liviani
In this transformative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro explores the complex journey from childbirth trauma to empowering and pleasurable birth experiences with guest Moran Liviani. As a seasoned birth doula, Lamaze educator, hypnobirthing practitioner, and placenta encapsulation specialist, Moran offers valuable insights and personal reflections on overcoming past traumas, facing unconscious beliefs, and fostering a supportive environment for birth. In This Episode: Learn how Moran uncovered the patterns affecting women's births and why it's crucial to heal unresolved issues and traumas during pregnancy. Understand the importance of working with both the mother and her partner to dismantle fears and unhealthy beliefs, fostering a safe birthing environment. Moran shares the profound differences in her labor with her third child, painting a picture of growth and change. Discover how to follow Moran's work, engage with her content on social media, and benefit from her online private sessions. Debra highlights the enriching doula workshops available on orgasmicbirth.com, inviting you to learn and share your stories. Key Takeaways: Moran Liviani's personal journey from birth trauma to empowering birth experiences underlines the significance of addressing past traumas and unconscious beliefs to ensure a safe and positive childbirth. The crucial role of support systems in transforming birth experiences is highlighted, demonstrating that having a doula or a community of like-minded individuals can empower and normalize the birthing process for expectant mothers. Moran's transformation from a traumatic first birth to her subsequent empowered experiences emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and valuing intuition when making birth-related decisions. The discussion between Moran and Debra sheds light on the psychological components of childbirth, showcasing that mental preparation and working through personal triggers can profoundly influence the labor experience. The episode encapsulates the ideology that every birth comes with a lesson and that empowerment and pleasure in childbirth can lead to profound personal growth and increased confidence for the mother. Key Quotes: "Embracing your vulnerability can lead to the most orgasmic, powerful birthing experience." - Moran Liviani "The moment you realize you're the protagonist of your birth story, everything changes." - Moran Liviani "Parenting began the moment I chose to approach birth as a celebration of strength, not a trial of endurance." – Moran Liviani Connect with Moran! Website: Instagram: Facebook: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 85 - Lisa Strohdach's Journey to a Harmonious Breech Birth at Home
01/24/2024
ep. 85 - Lisa Strohdach's Journey to a Harmonious Breech Birth at Home
Join us as we welcome Lisa Strohdach, a mother, doula, and pregnancy yoga instructor who's here to share the intimate details of her peaceful and empowering breech homebirth. From the symbolic preparation of drawing a mandala on her belly to the final moments of birthing her son into the world, Lisa takes us on a journey marked by a deep connection to her body and unwavering trust in the birth process. Today, we’ll unravel how Lisa found strength in moments of exhaustion, the beautiful dynamics of partner support, and the rush of emotions that followed her son’s birth. Experience the blend of New Zealand's rich midwifery traditions, personal preparation, and the celebration of childbirth as a sacred event that Lisa weaved into her birthing plan. In This Episode: Setting up the birthing space Calling midwife for assistance with no pressing need for additional support. Her strategy for managing contractions with movement and focusing techniques. Involvement of Lisa's partner in preparing the birthing pool. Use of hot towels and birthing pool for comfort. Addressing specific needs during labor. Discovery of the baby's breech position and presence of meconium. Lisa's decision against transferring to the hospital despite the recommendation. Role of the ambulance as a precaution. Midwife's guidance during the final stage of labor. Use of an upright position for pushing. Describing pregnancy as a magical time with a natural home birth plan. Support from her husband and New Zealand's midwifery tradition. Key Takeaways: Lisa Strohdach's breech homebirth was empowering and peaceful, supported by a strong tradition of midwifery in New Zealand. She actively prepared for birth with yoga, self-pleasure, and educational resources, viewing the process as a sacred event. Despite complications, Lisa trusted in her body’s natural ability to birth and chose to remain at home with professional midwife support. Comfort measures and a personalized birth environment played crucial roles in creating a positive experience. The narrative stresses the importance of tuning into one's body and embracing joy during pregnancy and childbirth. Lisa’s story reinforces the podcast's message that birth can be a transformative and ecstatic journey with the right mindset and support system. Engagement is encouraged, inviting listeners to participate in the conversation on the life-changing aspects of birth. Key Quotes: "My pregnancy was not just about creating life but about celebrating it in every movement." - Lisa Strohdach "Through labor, I didn't feel pain, I felt intensity. And there's a distinction that changes how we experience childbirth." - Lisa Strohdach "The journey doesn't end at birth; it's where it begins. And to start with such empowerment sets the stage for parenting." - Lisa Strohdach Connect with Lisa! Website: Instagram: Festival: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 84 - Embracing Pleasure: Breaking the Taboo of Orgasmic Birth
01/17/2024
ep. 84 - Embracing Pleasure: Breaking the Taboo of Orgasmic Birth
In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, acclaimed host Debra Pascali-Bonaro delves into the unspoken barriers surrounding pleasure and orgasmic birth. With deep insights on societal stigmas, the impact of cultural and religious beliefs, and the fear of misunderstanding, Debra presents a revolutionary approach to birthing—one that encompasses love, pleasure, and emotional well-being. Discover how embracing the concept of pleasure can lead to a transformative birthing experience, reduce fear and anxiety, enhance the mind-body connection, and foster a compassionate birthing environment. With firsthand accounts and expert perspectives, this episode challenges societal norms, uplifts the power of positive birthing experiences, and dares listeners to join the orgasmic birth evolution. Don't miss this opportunity to journey toward a more inclusive, informed, and pleasurable approach to childbirth. Join Debra Pascali-Bonaro in this compelling narrative and unlock the secrets to a positive and orgasmic birth experience. In This Episode: - Emphasizing that pregnancy and childbirth are deeply transformative processes filled with emotions and sensations. - Discussing the importance of emotional well-being and feeling safe, respected, and empowered during birth. - Encouraging listeners to define orgasmic birth for themselves. - Explaining the concept of orgasmic birth as a birth in one's power, filled with moments of pleasure, love, intimacy, and the potential for a birthgasm. - Exploring societal stigmas and taboos around female pleasure and the difficulty in acknowledging orgasmic birth. - Highlighting the impact of medicalization, fear of misunderstanding, lack of education, and cultural and religious beliefs on discussions about pleasure and orgasmic birth. - Addressing the potential benefits of embracing orgasmic birth, including reducing fear and anxiety, enhancing the mind-body connection, and challenging societal norms and stigmas. - Discussing the role of pleasure and intimacy in preparing for a positive and transformative birthing experience. - Calling for a more inclusive and informed approach to childbirth, where pleasure, love, fear, challenges, and emotional well-being are openly discussed. - Encouraging listeners to join the revolution and be a part of the orgasmic birth evolution. Key Takeaways: Orgasmic birth is about feeling powerful, safe, respected, and includes moments of pleasure, love, and intimacy, with the possibility of experiencing a "birthgasm." Societal stigma, fear of misunderstanding, lack of education, and cultural & religious beliefs contribute to reluctance in embracing the concept of orgasmic birth. Embracing orgasmic birth can reduce fear and anxiety, enhance the mind-body connection, empower parents, challenge societal norms, and bring healing to past traumas. There's a need for a more inclusive and informed approach to childbirth, balancing medical interventions with a respectful and caring approach. It's important to prepare for orgasmic birth by developing a pleasure practice, enhancing communication, and expanding knowledge of sexuality, leading to an enhanced sexual life for new parents. Sharing valuable resources like the podcast with friends and care teams can open up discussions about preparing for birth. Key Quotes: "Orgasmic birth is possible. It's time to really add your voice and be a part of the orgasmic birth evolution." - Debra Pascali Bonaro "People that prepare for an orgasmic birth feel more positive about their birth, about their bodies, and go into parenthood with this power." - Debra Pascali Bonaro Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 83 - Empowering Birth: Insights for a Positive Experience and Pleasurable Birth
01/03/2024
ep. 83 - Empowering Birth: Insights for a Positive Experience and Pleasurable Birth
Want to have a positive birth experience even in the hospital? In this episode, labor and delivery nurse Jen Hamilton shares her wisdom for having a positive and pleasurable hospital birth. She provides tips on feeling safe and comfortable in the hospital environment, choosing your ideal support person, communicating your needs to your care team, and mentally preparing for the sensations of labor. It's time to erase fears and replace them with feel-good vibes. Get ready to enjoy birth on a whole new level! Jen Hamilton's career as a labor & delivery nurse looks different than most other nurses in her field. With over 3 million TikTok followers, Jen Hamilton is using social media to transform maternal healthcare. Featured in news media like The New York Times and CNN, Jen's mission is to prevent birth trauma, dispel labor & birth myths, and empower patients with evidence-based information. Her engaging and informative content has made her a trusted voice in the field, bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers. She is a mom of 2 boys and 2 indoor chickens that wear diapers. She and her husband raise their "flock" in central NC. She still spends every weekend at the bedside, caring for laboring patients and their families. Though she travels the country sharing her message of improved maternal care, she has no plans to stop her bedside work. In This Episode: Bringing items from home like twinkle lights, essential oil diffusers, blankets, etc. can make the hospital room feel more comfortable. Choose a labor support partner who cares for you well when sick, not just assuming your partner will provide romance and back rubs. Clearly tell your care team what physical sensations and touches are pleasurable or triggering for you. Doulas help you feel heard and provide emotional and physical comfort measures in labor. Mentally prepare for labor by practicing coping techniques for short bursts of intense sensations. Key Takeaways: Preparation and getting in the right mindset is more important than a rigid birth plan Prioritize feeling respected, empowered and cared for over specific interventions Every painful sensation brings you closer to meeting your baby Fear and not feeling safe can stall labor - address emotional blocks Pivot in labor based on your bodily intuition, not expectations Key Quotes: "It's never a birth plan thing. It's never...riding on the support person. It's riding on that person's mental preparation for what they will experience." - Jen Hamilton “More than a birth plan, I want you to be thinking about birth vibes. I want you to think about how you want to be treated.” - Jen Hamilton Connect with Jen! TikTok: Instagram: @_jen_hamilton_ Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 82 - A Mothers View as a Doula : Ushering in the Next Generation
12/20/2023
ep. 82 - A Mothers View as a Doula : Ushering in the Next Generation
In what ways does providing unwavering, compassionate support can reshape the experiences of childbirth and parenting? In this moving conversation, host Debra Pascali Bonaro explores the concept of community support during pregnancy and birth by interviewing Lori Cosgrove. Lori shares her poignant journey from trauma and healing to empowering the next generation. Lori Cosgrove worked in event production and studied to become a birth doula along with her daughter Veda. She later attended the birth of her daughter, Hannah, drawing on her doula training to provide support during labor and delivery. Her story speaks to the ripple effects birth experiences can have—both painful and profound—across generations of families. In This Episode: The special experience of a mother/daughter duo taking a doula training workshop together How Lori used her doula skills to support her daughter Hannah during childbirth Hannah's relatively easy yet long labor, using positions and techniques learned in the doula workshop Lori's perspective as a mother, doula, and soon-to-be grandmother during her daughter's birth How serving as Hannah's doula helped heal Lori's feelings about her own traumatic birth experience The importance of the right mindset, terminology, and managing fears during pregnancy and birth How community support postpartum made a big difference in Hannah's transition to motherhood Why Lori believes everyone would benefit from doula training for birth, death, divorce, and more How voicing needs and feelings is crucial to receiving good support from others Key Takeaways: Mothers/daughters taking a doula training together can be a special bonding experience A doula's unconditional support helps create an empowering birth environment Working through one's birth trauma can come from supporting others in labor Terminology and mindset have a significant impact on the birthing experience Postpartum community support makes recovery and adjustment easier Doula skills apply meaningfully to all major transitional life events Communicating needs and emotions allows others to provide better care Key Quotes: "I honestly think everyone should be a certified birth and death doula. There's a space for that supportive role, as our society can promote disconnection - through devices or modern isolation." - Lori Cosgrove "I feel like there’s a space for a doula in a divorce. I feel like there’s a space for a doula in a new relationship. I feel like there’s a space for a doula in a really busy home." - Lori Cosgrove Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 81 - Birthing High with Marina Lembo
12/13/2023
ep. 81 - Birthing High with Marina Lembo
Are you aware of the benefits of our natural flow of hormones? In this eye-opening episode, midwife Marina Lembo shares her profound wisdom about birthing high - harnessing the power of our natural hormones to facilitate easier, safer births. She explains how activities like hugging, dancing, laughing, and relaxing prompt our bodies to release healthy hormones like oxytocin and endorphins. Meanwhile, common hospital interventions like restrictions on eating/drinking and separation from loved ones spike stress hormones like adrenaline, leading to complications. Marina details the cascading benefits of optimizing hormones during labor and birth, from easier breathing transitions to immediate breastfeeding success, stronger immunity, and even positive epigenetic effects. She delivers an empowering message: no matter what twists and turns a birth story takes, we can tap into our inner “pharmacy” to bathe our babies in hormonal health. Marina Lembo is an Argentine Homebirth midwife, with 24 years of practice. 4300 assisted births. She is a TEDx speaker (2019). Translator of midwifery books (Spiritual Midwifery) and documentary films including our (Orgasmic Birth and Birth Story, Ina May, and The Farm Midwives). Founder and twice president of the Argentine Association of Independent Midwives. She Led the lobby to preserve home birth practice in midwifery regulation and started a national Birth centers network initiative. Marina is a Midwifery professor and Technical expert She is a National and international lecturer. Human rights in childbirth activist. Homeopath. Mom of 2 children born at home. We had the pleasure of reconnecting this June in Bali at the International Confederation of Midwives Congress where I was once again inspired by her passion and activism. In This Episode: Midwife Marina Lembo explains how activities that make us feel good like hugging, dancing, and relaxation prompt the release of healthy hormones like oxytocin and endorphins into our bloodstream. Common hospital interventions like not allowing eating/drinking, and separating women from loved ones triggers increased stress hormones often leading to complications. Optimizing the natural flow of hormones facilitates labor progress and transitions, allows the intelligence of hormones to self-regulate pace and identify problems, and confers many benefits to the baby. Home births allow women to control their environment to lower stress and facilitate the unimpeded flow of natural hormones. Even high-intervention births can help repair a baby's hormonal health by using bonding behaviors like skin-to-skin, eye contact, hugging, and more. Key Takeaways: You do not need to rely on machines or pills for healthy hormones - you can produce them naturally Harness pleasurable activities to release healthy hormones for a healthy birth Restrictions on normal behavior spike harmful stress hormones Natural hormone flow intelligently regulates labor and protects mom & baby Lowering stress facilitates healthy hormone release Bonding repairs a baby's hormones after difficult births Everyday behaviors boost helpful hormones Poor hormonal flows imprint for generations Key Quotes: "Many people think that they can get [a healthy pregnancy/birth] with all the machines and pills and checkups but in fact...when we do activities that we enjoy and when we relax, we are releasing these healthy hormones into our bloodstream." - Marina Lembo “In some countries, being out of the hospital is related to poverty. [Natural] birth has worked for thousands of years in the history of humanity… Start being more open-minded.” - Marina Lembo “Taking care of a newborn, it's tough work. Anybody who has had a child knows that. So if you can get all the benefits of this natural cocktail of hormones, it helps a lot to make this work that it's really tough a little bit easier.” - Marina Lembo Connect with Marina! Instagram: Website: TedTalk: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 80 - Painfree Orgasmic Birth
12/06/2023
ep. 80 - Painfree Orgasmic Birth
Today, we delve into the transformative journey of Marie Gaboriau, as she shares her profound experiences with childbirth and the impact it had on her perspective of the body, birth, and parenting. Marie challenges societal narratives around delivery, emphasizing the importance of redesigning how we perceive our bodies and the birthing process. From unexpected pregnancies to orgasmic births, Marie's story unfolds as a testament to the power of intuition, presence, and surrender in the birthing journey. Our guest, Marie Gaboriau, is an embodiment specialist and Biodynamic Myofascial Integration (BMY) practitioner. With a background in osteopathy, Marie combines her expertise in anatomy with an intuitive approach to guide her clients toward physical and emotional alignment. Inspired by her birthing experiences, Marie has become a passionate advocate, empowering individuals to trust their bodies and embrace a more intuitive approach to childbirth and parenting. In This Episode: Marie's unplanned pregnancy sparked a journey of self-discovery, leading her to explore alternative perspectives on childbirth beyond conventional media portrayals Marie challenges societal norms by reshaping perceptions of bodies, birth, and parenting, guiding others to trust their bodies and embrace the transformative journey of childbirth Confidence and intuition in motherhood allow navigating early parenting with a sense of empowerment, disregarding external pressures and opinions Letting go of expectations, trusting the body's innate wisdom, and cultivating a mindset of surrender facilitate a smoother birthing experience Being present and adopting a positive mindset during childbirth, shifting focus from fear to a place of surrender helps experience pain differently and have moments of orgasmic release during birth Incorporating embodiment practices, such as meditation and tuning into one's body, as crucial elements in birth preparation, focusing on inner sensations and feelings, enhances connection with the birthing process Marie’s intuitive approach enables her to connect with clients remotely, helping them release tension and achieve alignment during Biodynamic Myofascial Integration sessions Key Takeaways: The strength of surrender, releasing expectations, and letting the body guide the process result in tension release and transformative moments Trusting one's intuition plays a significant role in parenting, making choices aligned with personal values, and resisting external pressures Changing viewpoints and embracing the natural and intuitive elements of the birthing journey will disrupt existing narratives about childbirth The integration of embodiment practices, even in online sessions, can be a powerful tool for releasing tension, achieving alignment, and preparing the body for childbirth Shifting from a mindset of fear to one of surrender and presence can profoundly impact the experience of pain during childbirth Key Quotes: "Birth is designed to help us connect to that deep inner wisdom that sometimes our thinking mind and busyness block us from accessing."- Marie Gaboriau "The crucial point is to allow things to unfold, to release control. I'll focus on feeling and breathing—simply doing that and observing as it happens. It's akin to witnessing the process, where the body takes charge independently." - Marie Gaboriau Connect with Marie Gaboriau! Website: Facebook: Instagram: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 79 - Ecstasy in Birth: Navigating a Joyful Journey or To Give Birth in Ecstasy
11/29/2023
ep. 79 - Ecstasy in Birth: Navigating a Joyful Journey or To Give Birth in Ecstasy
Embark on an exciting journey exploring the pleasure and incredible possibilities of an ecstatic birthing experience. This exploration incorporates acupuncture, singing, haptonomy, osteopathy, and various practices, revealing extraordinary opportunities within the transformative dimensions of childbirth. Get ready for a journey beyond the ordinary! Docteur Marie-Pierre Goumy, a respected French physician, acupuncturist, homeopath, and author, guides people through transformative childbirth experiences. Her acupuncture, homeopathy, and psychology expertise is blended with traditional practices and modern insights. Known for Tu Accoucheras dans l'extase (“You Will Give Birth in Ecstasy”), Dr. Goumy is dedicated to breaking generational cycles and changing the childbirth narrative. Going beyond the physical, she explores psychological and spiritual aspects, offering insights for a positive and ecstatic birthing experience. In This Episode: Exploration of modalities like acupuncture, singing, haptonomy, and osteopathy in preparing for an orgasmic birth Dr. Goumy’s journey of psychogenealogy, uncovering familial patterns, and consciously choosing a different path The role of the divine feminine and insights in shaping the understanding of childbirth Transformative practices, including prenatal singing, autonomy, and the powerful triad of mother, baby, and another person during childbirth Integration of acupuncture to establish a link between body and spirit, aiding in the modification of physiology and emotional well-being The significance of self-confidence, faith, and belief in the mystery of life during childbirth Dr. Goumy's joyful birth highlighted warmth, joy, and peace, emphasizing the partner's crucial role in ensuring a confident and secure presence during childbirth Key Takeaways: Exploring the potential for an ecstatic birth involves adopting a holistic approach that combines diverse modalities and a deep understanding of spirituality The divine feminine and insights from literature contribute to shaping a positive understanding of childbirth Achieving an ecstatic birth involves breaking family patterns, adopting a conscious narrative, and nurturing confidence, faith, and belief in the mystery of life Dr. Goumy’s experience shows how energy and consciousness in childbirth can transform, highlighting that sharing positive birth stories can change how society sees childbirth Key Quotes: "The energy during childbirth is very special, connecting the energy of the baby and the mother, marking the birth of both." - Docteur Marie-Pierre Goumy "More women and parents sharing positive birth experiences will contribute to shifting the paradigm towards a positive and ecstatic narrative." -Docteur Marie-Pierre Goumy Connect with Docteur Marie-Pierre Goumy! Linkedin: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 78 - What Orgasmic Birth Can Teach Us About Having a Great Sex Life
11/22/2023
ep. 78 - What Orgasmic Birth Can Teach Us About Having a Great Sex Life
Don't miss this episode if you're ready to redefine pleasure in birth, parenting, and birthwork! We explore not only the techniques for achieving orgasmic births but also the often-overlooked aspects of postpartum sex and reclaiming one's sexual life after childbirth. Our insightful guest navigates the political landscape surrounding the cultural tendency to sterilize and desexualize birth, shedding light on the empowering potential of intuitive, instinct-driven birthing experiences. is a writer, certified sex educator, sex/Love coach, and birth doula. Her writing on gender, sexuality, love, and social justice has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and more. And most recently, Suzannah attended our Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Her book is available for pre-ordering In This Episode: Techniques for orgasmic birth and postpartum sex explored Addressing the politics of sterilizing and desexualizing birth in our culture The beauty of intuition and instinct in home births, shared by a gynecologist Recommendation of the Orgasmic Birth Practitioners program for doulas, midwives, nurses, and educators The intersection of orgasmic birth and somatic sexology, emphasizing the overlap in practices Expanding the definition of orgasm to include sensations beyond a sexual climax Practical tips for preparing body, mind, and spirit for an orgasmic birth experience Key Takeaways: Orgasmic birth is not solely about the climax but extends to various sensations and experiences during childbirth Embracing pleasure in birth involves saying yes to the moment, being present, and surrendering to uncomfortable sensations Cultivating a lifestyle that promotes relaxation, outdoor activities, and self-nurturing enhances the potential for orgasmic birth Practices like breathwork, breast massages, and sexual exploration contribute to preparing for orgasmic birth Connecting with the intuition and instinct of mothers in home births can lead to beautiful and empowering experiences The Orgasmic Birth Practitioners program is recommended for birth professionals seeking a holistic approach Key Quotes: “Learning from a gynecologist that 80 percent of births can happen at home is eye-opening. It's beautiful to see mothers trust their intuition and instincts when allowed the freedom to birth in their own way." - Suzannah Weiss "Orgasmic birth is not just an orgasm; it's about expanding your definition of orgasmic sensations during birth." - Suzannah Weiss Connect with Suzannah! Linkedin: Website: Instagram: Twitter: Book: Connect with Debra! Instagram: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting If you are a doula, midwife, nurse or childbirth educator who would like to expand your childbirth practice with pleasure, we invite you to join our growing worldwide network of Orgasmic Birth Practitioners 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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ep. 77 - Birth Trauma - Tips to Prevent and Heal
11/08/2023
ep. 77 - Birth Trauma - Tips to Prevent and Heal
Discover the secrets to an orgasmic birth that not only empowers you but also prevents birth trauma. In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound connection between pleasure, intimacy, and childbirth. Uncover the four essential elements for a positive birth experience and learn how to cultivate respect, informed decision-making, and strong relationships with your care team. Gain insights into building effective communication skills, creating a respectful birth environment, and harnessing the power of pleasure as part of your labor preparation. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of birth and embrace the power of pleasure in labor. Stay tuned, and let's redefine your birth story together. In This Episode: The discussion about the impact and occurrences of birth trauma The importance of bringing pleasure back into childbirth and parenting The four essential elements for a positive birth experience The need for informed decision-making during childbirth The significance of effective communication with the care team Creating a birth environment that respects and honors the experience Balancing exposure to both positive and challenging birth stories The role of pleasure practices in healing and well-being Key Takeaways: Birth trauma can have physical and emotional consequences during and after childbirth. Reintroducing pleasure elements into childbirth is crucial for addressing societal taboos and gaps in sexual education. A positive birth experience requires respect, support, informed decision-making, and a strong relationship with the care team. Effective communication with the care team is necessary, covering intimacy, privacy, cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. Creating a respectful and sacred birth environment helps honor the physical, spiritual, and intimate aspects of the experience. Balancing exposure to both positive and challenging birth stories provides valuable insights for expecting parents. Incorporating pleasure practices into daily life can aid in healing and overall well-being, preparing for a pleasurable birth. Key Quotes: "You're not alone in experiencing birth trauma. Healing is possible with specialized therapists who see, hear, and support you on your journey to feeling respected and whole as a parent."- Debra Pascali Bonaro "Positive birth thrives on respect, support, informed decisions, and strong relationships with your care team, where your voice and choices are honored." - Debra Pascali Bonaro Resource Mentioned Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 76 - The Impact of Early Life on Love, Sex, Pleasure & Procreation
11/01/2023
ep. 76 - The Impact of Early Life on Love, Sex, Pleasure & Procreation
Discover the transformative power of pleasure in childbirth and parenting in this episode. Join host Debra Pascali Bonaro as she engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with Nicole Moore. Together, they explore how early life experiences can shape our perspectives on love, intimacy, and procreation, emphasizing that it's never too late to heal and rewrite our narratives. Nicole's journey, from embracing birth as a beautiful bounty to her profound work with the Birth Into Being Method, illustrates how cultivating pleasure can pave the way for an empowered pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, fostering a beautiful feedback loop with our children. Tune in now to gain insights on understanding your own imprints and finding the courage to assert yourself in this pivotal phase of life with Nicole Moore. Nicole Moore is a Mother, gardener, performance artist, poet, and an outspoken, multi-passionate birth nerd. She has lived on and off-grid intentional community in the forest, by the sea, for the last 20 years, raising her kids and cultivating a deep trust in birth & life. Her mission is to help women and families know what is possible in birth, why it matters, and to help them access a blissful experience for themselves. (Along with all the associated gifts and side effects...) Nicole knows in her bones that birth can be beautiful because she is one of the ‘lucky’ ones who had incredible undisturbed birth experiences. She draws on these memories or imprints every day of her Mothering life. Nicole's lived experience of birth as beautiful, bountiful, and full of potential as a doorway to healing - along with her 15 years of work with birth imprints (via the Birth Into Being Method) confirms her beliefs in birth as a tool of conscious evolution. In This Episode: Nicole’s mission - helping women and families access a blissful experience for themselves Nicole draws on her own undisturbed birth experience to help others heal and create new imprints - a set of processes and exercises to help understand yourself and clear inhibiting patterns from the past For pregnant women, it can help create an environment for birth with privacy and safety It also prepares for motherhood by teaching how to hold boundaries when needed Acknowledge what is there in your past that needs to be healed, looked at, or strengthened Pleasurable birth is an opportunity to optimize a baby's neurological capacity for pleasure through oxytocin exposure Nicole created an online course called ; she also has another online course called Key Takeaways: Birth is a tool for conscious evolution Learn to recognize old imprints and choose differently Make a change if your environment doesn't make you feel safe or comfortable We have the power to assert ourselves with family and hold boundaries around the care received Postpartum bliss is possible by reclaiming the need to prioritize yourself Birth is a doorway to healing, opening up the capacity for gifts for you and your family Key Quotes: "Birth is a doorway to healing, and it opens up the capacity for lots of gifts for you and your family." - Nicole Moore “When a woman feels safe and trusting in her body, it has a really big impact on her birth outcomes.” - Nicole Moore Connect with Nicole! Instagram: Website:https://birthintobeing.com.au/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BirthIntoBeing Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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!
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ep. 75 - Embracing the Goddess Within: Empowering Pregnancy and Postpartum through Prenatal Massage and Touch
10/25/2023
ep. 75 - Embracing the Goddess Within: Empowering Pregnancy and Postpartum through Prenatal Massage and Touch
Get ready to embrace massage, touch, and pleasure! In this episode, massage therapist Melissa Hailemelekot shares the profound benefits of bodywork before, during, and after birth. Listen in as Melissa guides us through practical techniques to find comfort, empowerment, and bliss in pregnancy and new motherhood. Melissa draws from her own inspiring birth stories as well as decades of experience supporting women as a massage therapist, doula, and educator. She discusses the importance of building community, customizing care, and moving from healing to pleasure. Whether you love massage or have never tried it, Melissa will inspire you to honor your body and embrace touch on your sensual journey to motherhood. In This Episode: Melissa's inspiring birth stories and journey to supporting women Customizing care by listening to each woman's needs Addressing fear and building community trust Building a collaborative team of practitioners Easing discomforts through massage techniques Preparing the body for birth by reducing stress Promoting postpartum recovery through massage Key Takeaways: Massage provides comfort, empowerment and pleasure Take time to listen and understand each woman's needs Build a supportive community and collaborative care team Use massage to gradually prepare the body for birth Continue massage postpartum to aid recovery Nurture yourself with touch and massage on your journey Key Quotes: "Connecting to your body, raising those levels of oxytocin...having your partner massage you and connecting before is just having that pleasurable experience." - Melissa Hailemelekot “There's this aspect that we carry that surrounds us … this ethereal body of stress that sometimes we carry and to be able to lift that up and to be able to help mothers feel like those goddesses and feel empowered and to feel in their power is what I do.” - Melissa Hailemelekot Connect with Melissa! Instagram: Website: YouTube: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 74 - Orgasmic Birth as an Ocean
10/18/2023
ep. 74 - Orgasmic Birth as an Ocean
In this powerful episode, new mom Annie shares the transformative story of her 68-hour home birth journey surrounded by her loving family. She describes the ocean-like sensations of her long yet pleasurable labor and birth, the vital support of her doula and midwife, and the incredible bonding experience with her baby and relatives. Annie offers inspiration to other expectant mothers on embracing the waves of labor, trusting your body's wisdom, and savoring each moment. Annie Weiler loves children, walks, music, and laughing. She is a MOM, an abolitionist educator and enjoys spending time with all of her amazing family including her baby Yuri, and dog, Tula. In this episode: Preparing for birth with hypnobirthing and practices Early labor beginning a week before due date Details of the 68-hour labor Resting between surges Support from family during long labor Guidance from the doula The moment of birth into the caul How the birth was orgasmic Annie's advice to others Key takeaways: Having both a doula and midwife is invaluable The ecstatic and pleasurable sensations of birth Embracing each moment of the journey Surrounding yourself with loving support Birth is natural and instinctual. Gratitude can change your attitude. Be at peace with the unknown and the uncontrollable. Key Quotes: "Be present, try to feel all the gratitude and love that you can in every moment and the whole journey." - Annie Weiler "I could feel her right there, which was … so surreal." - Annie Weiler Connect with Annie! Instagram: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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ep. 73 - Moving from Fear to Confidence in preparing for your Orgasmic Birth
10/11/2023
ep. 73 - Moving from Fear to Confidence in preparing for your Orgasmic Birth
Do you want to move from fear to confidence in childbirth? In this episode, Debra explores the common fears and anxieties around childbirth that often go unaddressed. She explains how fear is a natural response, but when excessive can negatively impact the birthing experience by making it longer, more painful and increasing interventions. Debra guides us to identify and openly acknowledge our deepest worries Debra provides us with a toolkit of practical strategies to move from paralyzing fear to empowered confidence before and during birth. From seeking knowledge through classes and resources, communicating openly with your care team, creating detailed birth preferences, practicing visualization and relaxation techniques, hiring a doula for support, prioritizing self-care and curating a positive birth environment. By facing fears head-on, surrounding yourself with positive stories, setting realistic expectations and proactively preparing, Debra shows how we can overcome anxiety and approach birth with joy, trust and anticipation for meeting our babies. This encouraging episode provides invaluable insights and guidance for expecting mothers and partners to transform fear into the ultimate birthing experience. In this episode: Debra discusses common fears around childbirth like pain, interventions, loss of control, etc. She explains how unaddressed fears can negatively impact the birth experience. Strategies are provided for moving from fear to confidence before and during labor. The importance of educating yourself, communicating with providers, relaxation techniques, support systems and more are covered. Tips are given for creating a positive birth environment and setting realistic expectations. Debra emphasizes that fear can be overcome with education, support and preparation to create a positive birth. Key Takeaways: Fear is a natural response but can become excessive and negatively impact childbirth if unaddressed. Education through reputable sources, classes and your care team is crucial for alleviating fears. Open communication with providers ensures you get guidance and have fears addressed. Listening to positive stories and setting realistic expectations creates the right mindset. Proactive preparation and support allows you to move from fear to empowered confidence. Key Quotes: "Fears in childbirth actually make birth longer, more painful, harder, and more susceptible to more interventions." - Debra Bonaro "You can find joy, love and connection. You can move from fear to confidence in childbirth." - Debra Bonaro Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube: TikTok: Visit 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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ep. 72 - Ecstatic Birth: Nature, Intention and Laughter
10/04/2023
ep. 72 - Ecstatic Birth: Nature, Intention and Laughter
Curious about the positive impact of setting intentions for a fulfilling childbirth journey? Join Lindsey Marie as she shares her transformative birth experiences, emphasizing nature's connection and the role of healing. Explore the power of connection to your body, baby, and partner, the importance of preparation for childbirth, how to use laughter as a tool for birth, and learn how to approach childbirth with intention and creativity for a fulfilling journey. Let's dive into Lindsey's journey of exploring how she can have influence over her pregnancy and childbirth by tapping into an inner strength and love for all beings that will change her life forever. Lindsey Marie is the founder of Exquisite Motherhood; she is a mother, writer, teacher, and leader in human evolutionary potential. Lindsey specializes in integrative therapeutics and premier lifestyle coaching for women of all ages and backgrounds. Her unique blend of training in psychology, neuroscience, health & fitness, Eastern healing modalities, and various artistic expressions allows her to empower and support others into vibrant and deeply satisfying lives and parenthood. In this Episode: Lindsey Marie stresses the significance of comprehensive preparation for childbirth, starting before conception The impact of thoughts and choices during pregnancy on the birthing experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding the mind, is underscored Lindsey and her husband chose solitary births but welcomed their children when they wanted to join, creating an intimate family event She prioritized safety and acceptance in her first birth, experiencing intensity while embracing the transformative journey to motherhood In her second pregnancy, Lindsey initially sought an ecstatic, but shifted to focus on a fulfilling experience Her third birth focused on creating art through the birthing process Lindsey emphasizes the importance of nurturing a deep connection with the divine, especially after experiencing trauma and heartbreak Explore Lindsey's offerings through "Exquisite Motherhood" to enhance your journey into motherhood and healing Key Takeaways: Preparation for childbirth is essential for a fulfilling experience Emphasis on connecting with nature and understanding the power of creation Prioritizing mental health and allowing the mind to be a best friend Trusting in the process and listening to intuition for what feels right Birth is an art and a creative energy Acknowledge past pain and trauma as part of the healing journey, contributing positively to humanity and future generations Tweetable Quotes: "Let's bring back the art of giving birth. This doesn't have to be the stale thing that we do anywhere, whether it's in an establishment that we feel comfortable in or in our own home. It can be a gorgeous, beautiful representation of our deepest intents, our deepest desires, our deepest gifts, and our deepest creative expressions." - Lindsey Marie "And what I think and what I feel very, very strongly about is that it all comes back to the mind and our relationship to it. And our tolerance for thoughts and our ability to really feel like we are the master of our mind, or at least we are co-creating in a way that feels like we're really thriving." - Lindsey Marie "Birth is an opportunity to expand and deepen your connection to your body, your baby, and your partner. But too often, without preparation, people experience the opposite and miss the magic that birth offers." - Lindsey Marie Connect with Lindsey! , Or visit her website: Connect with Debra! Instagram: Twitter: YouTube Tik Tok Linkedin: Visit 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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