On Protocol
Where does this idea of “protocol” come from? What is it rooted in? Maryn and Nathan share their ideas and essentially make a plea for creating a new world.
On Having Boundaries
This is a big one; Maryn announces that she is not willing to work with women that have made certain medical decisions; and Nathan shares his 2 cents and does a great job of holding … Read more
On Our Elders
Our society has little appreciation for our elders. Maryn and Nathan reflect on this situation and offer some ideas.
On Breathwork
Maryn and Nathan share about their experiences doing Effiji breathwork with their friend, Sarah Charmoli. Listen in and check out the Effiji website at https://effijibreath.com
On Breech Birth
What are the chances? Maryn and Nathan each hosted a separate breech training in Kentucky, and this podcast is the sharing of some notes around each event.
On Taking Care of Ourselves First
Yet another chat about self-care, and more specifically how to navigate our own emotional energies when caring for our families and the others we serve. This is a never-ending topic!
On the Lack of Humility in Birth
Nathan and Maryn reflect on the black and white way the birth world (and even the regular world) can sometimes look. In this episode, they tackle the challenging topic of women who are attending births … Read more
On Remembering that Birth Can Be Simple
Maryn shares a recent birth she was at that helped restore her faith in the process.
On What it Means to Be a Midwife
What makes a midwife? So many competing definitions based on the practical (pieces of paper) to the more ethereal. In the end, it’s up to every birth attendant to be honest.