AskMidwife707

Intro to Midwifery & Doula training with LD and Brighid Burkhalter Oct 15, 2024

Have you considered becoming a doula or a midwife? This episode explores the benefits of the AskMidwife707 Intro to Midwifery and Doula training and the importance of supporting birthing families on your community. Tune in and get inspired to follow the call to birth work.

BirthStory: Leslie Booher - Diving In Sep 20, 2024

This week, Leslie Booher joins the podcast to share her powerful birth story and journey to motherhood. Leslie shares about falling in love with Humboldt County, and her partner Torre, about the two of them navigating her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment just after college and then going on to found Sunken Seaweed. Leslie tells the story of the beautiful birth of their first baby and reflects on the challenges of postpartum life, including breastfeeding after cancer treatment, and the importance of community and mental health support during this time.

Birth Story : Sasha Miksis - A Healing VBAC Jul 03, 2024

In this episode of AskMidwife707, we welcome back special guest Sasha Miksis, who shares her powerful story of achieving a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Sasha previously appeared on the show to discuss her first birth and her work organizing Omboldt, the Humboldt County yoga festival. Now, she opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her second birth. With insights on TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) and the benefits of VBAC, Sasha's journey highlights the importance of support, advocacy, and community in birth. Tune in for inspiration and knowledge on this empowering birth story.

HeartWork: Sasha Miksis M.A Creator of Omboldt YOGA FEST HUMBOLDT Jun 14, 2024

Community is created. Sasha Miksis is a community organizer in Humboldt County. She has blended her love for bringing people together with her passionate yoga practice and created Omboldt YOGA FEST HUMBOLDT. Join us as we talk about following the inspirations we have in our lives and bringing our dreams to fruition. This weekend is for all of us to come together and experience the healing practices of being present in our bodies and hearts. All are welcome to the 3rd Annual Omboldt this June 29th and 30th.

BirthStory: Shelby Novak - Birth, The Ultimate Healing Ritual May 16, 2024

This week, we explore the transformative birth story of Shelby Novak in “Birth: The Ultimate Healing Ritual.” Shelby’s experience highlights the profound journey of pregnancy and birth.

Shelby discusses the vital role of therapy during pregnancy, helping her navigate emotions related to her childhood and parental aspirations. She also addresses body image issues, sharing her challenges as a big-bodied person and post-gastric bypass nutritional needs.

In her second pregnancy, Shelby delves deeper into healing, tackling body acceptance and the judgments surrounding breastfeeding. Her reflections on midwifery care underline the importance of nurturing support, which she found in her midwives.

This episode inspires listeners to embrace intentionality and introspection during pregnancy, highlighting its potential for profound personal growth and healing.

Tune in to explore Shelby’s remarkable story.

BirthStory: Mallory Finley- Instincts, Empowered Birth, and the Surprises of the Postpartum May 10, 2024

Mallory Finley shares her beautiful pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with us. Mallory bravely chose a new birth plan during her pregnancy and followed her instincts as she made decisions about what felt right for her and her family. She shares her amazing birth experience and the surprises of the postpartum. She navigated the deep feelings and experiences of the postpartum and shares what it's like to get through to the other side. Enjoy.

HeartWork: Jenna Aitken-Smith - Just Breathe May 05, 2024

Jenna Aitkin- Smith works with people through powerful breath work practices and experiences. This converstaion is part of my Passion Work Series because I want to highlight the joy of following your hearts path and sharing with the world the work that you are here on the planet to do. This episode inspired me so much and I have been doing the exercises discussed in this episode daily ever since! You can find Jenna @earth.spirit.medicine & www.earthspiritmedicine.co

Enjoy!

LD Rant- The Cancer Taught Me Two Things Apr 18, 2024

What you believe......IS TRUE. So check your thoughts.

Your Breath is your greatest gift. Use it.

BirthStory: Ysi Southard - Queering Pregnancy and Parenthood Apr 12, 2024

This week Ysi Southard is on the podcast sharing their birth story. I feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to sit and chat with them.

We talk about what it looks and feels like getting pregnant and having a baby outside of the "traditional script". The challenges of getting pregnant, and navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

HeartWork: Jen Madrone Mar 26, 2024

This week I'm talking with Jen Madrone - local badass lady and healer. She just wrote and released her first book "UpRising: Surviving and Thriving in a World That is Waking Up". Join us as we talk all things spiritual awakening and the collective and personal themes that her healing work practices have revealed to her.

This episode is the first in a series of conversations I'm having with local women who are doing incredible work in the community that they're passionate about. Enjoy!

BirthStory: Jessica Little - The Traveler Feb 20, 2024

Jessica Little's traveling spirit brought her to the cozy redwood coast. While road tripping through the area, she decided she would come back some day to spend more time in beautiful Humboldt County. So she did. She moved here at the beginning of the pandemic and that's where the story begins. The journey to become a mother was not easy for her, she had to work for it. From fertility struggles to a baby in her arms, this has been her biggest adventure yet.

Cultivating Self: Planting Seeds with Intention Jun 10, 2023

We are easing into Summer 2023! Do you feel in alignment with yourself? Let's tune into our body for a moment and inventory where you are at and where you want to go. Here are some tips to get to know your current values, how to get clear on your needs, and how to set intentions for this next season ahead. Honor where you at in life, take care of yourself AND get scapy with your actions to get you out of the comfort zone and into the life you want to live. Enjoy...

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65 BirthStory: Jenna Aitken-Smith Feb 22, 2023

Jenna Aitken-Smith shares the amazing story of preparing to become a mother. This journey was deeply intentional and profoundly beautiful. Through ritual and ceremony Jenna brought her baby gentle into the world. Enjoy

BirthStory: Ali Wellington - Navigating Transformation Jan 15, 2023

Ali Wellington shares with us the story of the birth of her sweet son Lars. This pregnancy journey brought Ali to places she never imagined going, from miscarriage, to planned out of hospital birth, to contending with cholestasis which changed it all. Through each twist in the road, Ali worked her mindset to navigate through all of the unknown and had a powerful birth experience. Enjoy....

Solstice 2023 Love Rant Dec 21, 2022

Happy Solstice friends! This time of year offers a beautiful pause, reflection, and tuning into our inner light. I hope you are able to enjoy the pause and find your inner strength for this next coming year. Much love:)

BirthStory: Sarah Hogan- The Space Between Dec 04, 2022

Sarah Hogan shares the story of becoming a mother. She was intentional with her goals and visions of life and was on the path of discovery and creating. She contended with a shocking miscarriage and then the road to a heathly pregnancy and birth. She explores the space between the mundane and the magical as she brings her daughter Earth side. Enjoy

Focus & Faith Oct 01, 2022

Emily Taliaferro shares the birth story of her daughter Raylee Rose. This story explores the unknown feelings of a first birth, the depth of strength to get her earthside and the surprising struggles in the postpartum. Emily's focus on family and her healing are held by her faith and spirtuality. Thank you Emily for sharing with us. Enjoy

BirthStory: Kassi Kasturbai- Raw Truth & Freedom Jul 17, 2022

Honesty is freedom. Kassi Kasturbai shares her beautiful, raw, true stories of the births of her two sons. She is a woman digging deep into personal growth and self expression. She shares her struggles with addiction, coming through and becoming the mother and wife she is today. This yoga mama is clear, honest, flexible and in her power. Enjoy

BirthStory: Natasha Appleton - A Queen Jun 14, 2022

This woman contended with so much, has lived with chronic pain and her mindset dominated like a Queen. This beautiful birth story is filled with honesty, truth and rawness (how we like it around here). Natasha Appleton shares the experience of her first born, Fallon. This sweet baby girl brought just the magic her mama needed. Enjoy!

BirthStory: Arielle Auzanneau- Heart Expansion Apr 29, 2022

In this episode, Arielle shares the birth story of her son Soli Ray. The journey through pregnancy, birth, the trials of anxiety in postpartum topped with the most heart expanding love. This baby has gifted Arielle with self confidence, fierce mama instincts and a depth of love she didn't know exisited. Enjoy...

BirthStory Rachel King: Sweet Beginnings Apr 19, 2022

As Rachel is awaiting the birth of her second baby, she shares the story of her first birth that made her a mother. A first birth is often an intense long journey and Rachel worked hard to get her baby in her arms. This is a sweet story of becoming a family with true intention. Enjoy

Birth Story: Sasha Miksis- The Message Mar 21, 2022

In this birth story, Sasha said, "When the mess can become the message, you know you have done the work." Sasha's birth and postpartum was nothing she imagined, it was magical and traumatic in ways. She explores her struggles and difficult postpartum and she shares the message; birth is birth no matter how you get your baby in your arms. This powerful story is The Message- Empowering birth looks all kinds of ways.

EP55: Jackie George -The Ultimate Adventure Mar 11, 2022

Are you an adventurer? Well, meet Jackie George, her life is an adventure and her birth story is no different. She shares with us her pregnancy and birth adventure that had so many unexpected series of events. However, she rode through it gracefully just like she rides the waves in the ocean.

EP54 Birth Story: Megan Nims Feb 27, 2022

Megan Nims shares the birth stories of her two children. She weaves us through the realities of becoming a mother with wit and humor. Let's talk raw truth about the struggles and the ups and downs of this experience. Enjoy...

EP54 Birth Story: Megan Nims Feb 27, 2022

Megan Nims shares the birth stories of her two children. She weaves us through the realities of becoming a mother with wit and humor. Let's talk raw truth about the struggles and the ups and downs of this experience. Enjoy...

EP54 Birth Story: Megan Nims Feb 27, 2022

Megan Nims shares the birth stories of her two children. She weaves us through the realities of becoming a mother with wit and humor. Let's talk raw truth about the struggles and the ups and downs of this experience. Enjoy...

EP54: Birth the New You Jan 07, 2022

In the episode, life coach Elise Knox and I discuss how we are using the Birth the New You Framework to Transform our lives at the upcoming Costa Rica Retreat.

EP54: Birth the New You Jan 07, 2022

In the episode, life coach Elise Knox and I discuss how we are using the Birth the New You Framework to Transform our lives at the upcoming Costa Rica Retreat.

EP53: The Medicine of Motherhood Dec 19, 2021

For many women, become a mother is not in the plan. For Leslie Fox she had different dreams and aspirations until the day came when she discovered she was pregnant. In this deep story, Leslie shares her journey of saying goodbye to maidenhood and surrendering into motherhood. In the end, motherhood was the best medicine. Enjoy...

EP52: Pilates & The Pelvic Floor Oct 31, 2021

In this episode we explore the ways of tapping into our core through the lens of Pilates. Tamra James is the owner of Move Well Pilates Studio in Arcata California. She walks us through breath and movement techniques to tune into our pelvic floor muscles. We also talk about the energetics of our cycles and the wisdom of our pelvic floor. Enjoy...

EP51: Sarah Landis PT- Let's Talk Pelvic Floor Oct 02, 2021

Let's talk about Pelvic Floor Health with Sarah Landis PT, MS, DPT. We need to have a real conversation about the body's response to the impacts of life experiences that are physical and emotional. The muscles in our pelvis have a lot to say and we need to tune into our core muscles.

EP50: Tune Into Your Core Sep 14, 2021

In this episode, I walk you through techniques for tuning into your pelvic floor muscles and strengthening your core. Let's also look at the core of our mind and explore our thoughts and beliefs and tune into the ways we can engage these muscles too.

EP49: BirthStory Gina Harris Burchill May 05, 2021

In this episode, Gina shares the stories of her 4 home births. Each birth is unique and yet the thread of being fully supported shines through them all. Enjoy

EP49: BirthStory Gina Harris Burchill May 05, 2021

In this episode, Gina shares the stories of her 4 home births. Each birth is unique and yet the thread of being fully supported shines through them all. Enjoy

EP48: BirthStory Daria Harding Apr 19, 2021

In this episode, Daria shares the heart of her mothering experience by weaving in the connections of her ancestral lineage, the intimacies of her family story, and the cultural narratives she is consciously shifting within her soul. Listen to the journey of birthing her two daughters as she is now pregnant with her third baby. Enjoy.

EP47: Mary Sheila Gonnella Mar 21, 2021

Mary Sheila Gonnella is a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Ayurvedic Practitioner. In this episode, Mary Sheila explains how blood sugar works in the body and the simple lifestyle hacks that can change our lives and our health. Enjoy!

EP47: Mary Sheila Gonnella Mar 21, 2021

Mary Sheila Gonnella is a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Ayurvedic Practitioner. In this episode, Mary Sheila explains how blood sugar works in the body and the simple lifestyle hacks that can change our lives and our health. Enjoy!

EP46 BirthStory: Willow Barger Mar 05, 2021

Willow Barger was born to be a mother. Willow loves all things pregnancy, birth, babies and breastfeeding. Willow shares the intimate stories of her three births and each birth giving her inner strength and power. In Willow's third pregnancy, she knew just what she wanted and needed. She wanted that free birth, to be left alone and catch her own baby. Enjoy.

EP45: BirthStory Brittany Dudley Jan 14, 2021

Brittany Dudley is guided by her faith and her birth plan was no different. Brittany had every intention of having a hospital birth with an epidural until she found herself on tour of the local free standing birth center and learned about a different way that birth could look. She prayed for guidance, was brave, surprised herself and loved her birth. Enjoy...

EP43: LD Rant- NY 2020 Ritual Dec 30, 2020

We all need all the help we can get in these heavy times. In this episode I share what I'm doing as my end of the year ritual and I decided to share it with you! Enjoy

EP43: Weaning a Toddler Nov 07, 2020

Often I have a newly pregnant person in my care and they are faced with the sudden urgency to figure out how to wean their toddler. In this episode, I share some of my personal tips and inspirations when it comes to finding your way through the weaning process. Enjoy...

BirthStory EP42: Bethany Atchison Nov 03, 2020

In this BirthStory, Bethany Atchison heard the story of her mother's natural births and was excited when it was her turn. She planned a home birth and worked on aligning her mindset and keeping her worries in check. The bliss of her accomplishment made her feel, "In love with everything about the world!"

EP41 BirthStory: Emma Greenlaw Oct 10, 2020

Emma Greenlaw shares the story of her first birth. This young woman instinctively chose midwifery care and home birth. She wanted more control over her body and the way her birth would go. Emma's story is so important for first time birthing people because it went so smoothly. These are the untold stories- the stories about how BIRTH WORKS.

EP40: Real Talk about Postpartum with Bobbie Spurlock Sep 27, 2020

Postpartum is such an intense time and it last about two years for many women. Our cultural story is that motherhood is easy and you should be able to do it all.....and love it. But the reality of postpartum looks a lot different then we imagined. It's amazing, overwhelming, intense, you can hate it, and love it 5 minutes later. It literally makes you feel nuts! Let's talk about the realities of postpartum and ways to plan for it.

EP39: LD & Kimberly Hatley Cabot May 07, 2020

Life Coach Kimberly Hatley Cabot joins me for a discussion about life. We spoke about building trust with ourselves through making agreements and sticking to it. We talked about the tricks we play on ourselves to get stuff done and keep in alignment with our goals. This fun discussion inspired me so much,!

Enjoy

EP 38: LD Rant: COVID19 Mar 20, 2020

Today in California we are ordered to shelter in home. On my evening walk I was inspired to share a few thoughts with you. Sending you lots of love and praying for our loved ones and our good health.

EP36: Real Foods for Pregnancy Feb 28, 2020

Real Foods for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols is an awesome nutrition resource for everyone! This book is one of the best pregnancy nutrition books I have seen. It can be so hard to know if we are doing all we should be doing in pregnancy. Real Foods for Pregnancy is packed with evidence based recommendations woven with traditional wisdom and contains great recipes. This episode is a class in nutrition....so grab a pen! Enjoy...

EP 36: LD Rant Style Feb 23, 2020

This episode discusses midwifery and the upcoming training I am offering in Humboldt County this Spring Equinox.

Along with a short coffee shop conversation with Alder Saracino who took the training last year.

EP35: BirthStory Suzanne Nye Feb 06, 2020

I love this episode! It's a unique birth story where the two of us could not help but spin off in conversation of visionary insights that are themes for us humans in this birthing experience. Suzanne shares her experience of transitioning from a maiden to mother and the realities of this mysterious time. Enjoy

Episode 34: Dr. Nathan Riley Birth & Death Jan 16, 2020

Dr. Nathan Riley speaks of his work as an Obgyn and a palliative care doctor. I truly found a friend in this man...

Dr. Nathan is an incredibly special human being. I loved our conversation of birth and death and was inspired to know this doctor is caring for people in his unique way. Dr. Nathan is based in Louisville, KY helping people as they come into the world and helping people as they spend there final days here on earth. Check out his awesome podcast- Obgyno Wino where he sips on good wine and discusses the topics of birth and women's health- I love it! You can find him on nathanrileymd.com

Enjoy...

Episode 33: Happy New Year 2020 Jan 13, 2020

Happy 2020!

Thank you all for listening and I appreciate all the messages and feedback from you. This episode is a quick check in to let you know the upcoming trainings and juicy stuff I have for you in 2020! Cheers!

EP 32: Happy Healthy Littles Dec 21, 2019

I wanted to share this awesome resource for nutrition in the Childbearing Years. These ladies have created an amazing program to help you know just what to do when it comes to supplements and optimal foods for this season of your life. Check it out! The first three days of this episode launch you can get 25% off the Bundle course! So don't miss out Follow this link for details! !https://happyhealthylittles.thinkific.com/

Enjoy

Episode 31: Dr. Michael Fratkin & Resolution Care Nov 04, 2019

Dr. Michael Fratkin is the founder of Resolution Care, a palliative medicine group specializing in helping PEOPLE living with serious illness. They also help many people as they face the end of life. Dr. Fratkin's children were born at home with midwives and feels the deep connection of birth and death. Enjoy!

EP30: Real Talk with Kimberly Hatley- Cabot Oct 20, 2019

I love the episodes with Life Coach Kimberly Hatley-Cabot. I learn so much about myself when I sit and have these deep conversations with Kimberly. In this episode, we explore loss and how we deal with these feelings in our culture. We explore our habits of not honoring our feelings and the skill of reflection to dig for the real meaning of our feelings. This episode really inspired me and gave me real tools to love myself more wholeheartedly. Enjoy

Season2 EP29: Fall- The Tomb. Oct 07, 2019

Life & death go hand and hand so let's talk about it....this topic is close to heart because passing is a Rite of Passage that we don't really know how to deal with. I hope you enjoy these intimate conversations in hopes to help you feel more brave when facing these intense parts of life.

Ep28: Vaginal Steaming PostPartum Sep 24, 2019

Enjoy this weeks talk about the wonderful ritual of Vaginal Steaming. Alder shares with us her inspiration to support women in the postpaturm time and the benefits of vaginal steaming.

Alder will be offering a free class sharing the befits of Vaginal Steaming this Wednesday Sept 25, 2019 at 5:30pm at Moonstone Midwives Birth Center. Hope to see you there!

EP 27: LD's Fall Greeting! Sep 13, 2019

Fall update and the deep significance of supporting birth.

EP26 BirthStory: Sinei Botana Walker Aug 16, 2019

In this episode, Sinei shares the birth stories of her two babies. Her first was born in the hospital and the next was born at home. This intimate story captures so many beautiful aspects of true mothering. She shares with us the precious moments and the challenges postpartum that are so real for so many of us. Enjoy...

EP25 BirthStory: Eileen Hurley Jul 05, 2019

Eileen Hurley was raised in a big, loving, multi-generational family. Her roots are deep in love, trust, and faith, all of the essential ingredients for life. With this, she embarked on a journey, moving far from her family and on the path of self discovery. Enjoy this heartfelt story of grace in birth.

EP24 BirthStory: Tiger & Carolyn May 24, 2019

Carolyn and Tiger are homesteaders in Southern Humboldt. They chose to birth where they felt most comfortable and safe, at home. They live 1.5 hours from the hospital and did not take this decision lightly. It's a radical decision to birth rurally and yet that is the choice of thousands of families over the years here in Humboldt county. This thoughtful couple shares the birth stories of their two daughters...Enjoy.

EP23 BirthStory: Kristi Iacovelli May 03, 2019

Kristi Iacovelli shares the story of her two sweet boys that were born at home. Kristi found the care and birth support that she needed with midwives. She tells the story of her two home births that were certainly intense but really awesome! Enjoy...

EP 22: Doula Work Apr 15, 2019

On this episode, I have a fun conversation with Jodie DiMinno about her experience being and training doulas. Jodie defines the roles of being a doula as well as the many aspects of consciousness it requires to be present for families in this way. Enjoy...

BirthStory: Kendra Lovitt Mar 27, 2019

Kendra Lovitt is on the road of motherhood and shares the story of her first pregnancy and birth. This episode is where her journey begins with the home birth of her son. This is a story of conscious conception and a couple that really worked together through the challenges that parenthood brings. Enjoy!

BirthStory: Amanda Moore Mar 11, 2019

Amanda Moore is a true healer and carries powerful medicine that she has gathered along her journey through this life. As a woman, herbalist and mother, Amanda shares her deep and intimate story of motherhood. I know this story will heal all who listen....enjoy.

BirthStory: Brittney Crosby Feb 22, 2019

Brittney Crosby is a true yogi and an amazing instructor. The curveballs motherhood has thrown have brought forth her true gift of FLEXIBILITY. Life can often put us in "clubs" we didn't really want to be in.....so how do we show up in those moments?... That is the true test. Brittney's mind and body intelligence are serving her as she navigates through uncharted territory of life as a single mother. Listen to Brittney's bravery as she makes heart felt decisions to do the best for her boys. Enjoy...

Rant: LD Celebrating 5000 Downloads! Feb 18, 2019

Cheers! I am excited to hit the 5000 download mark with AskMidwife707 podcast! Thank you for listening and I look forward to being on this journey together.

BirthStory: Jodie DiMinno Feb 14, 2019

Jodie DiMinno is a doula, yoga teacher and mother, sharing the birth story of her daughter. Jodie was two weeks overdue and had a lovely birth with an unexpected induction. This fun story also deeply touches on the phases of motherhood...enjoy.

EP16 BirthStory: Alegria Sita Jan 31, 2019

Alegria Sita had always dreamed of becoming a mother. When the time came and Alegria discovered she was pregnant the situation did not match the way she had always envisioned. Alegria was embarking on the journey of motherhood alone. This powerful story of bliss, joy and grief is the path of motherhood. Enjoy!

ASK: Q&A Real Talk with LD and Kimberly Cabot Jan 23, 2019

In this episode Kimberly Cabot joins me to answer YOUR questions!

BirthStory: Jessica Jentzen Jan 17, 2019

This episode is an inspiring story of having the strength to dig deep inside and be exactly who you are in the world. Jessica shares the story of she and her wife Jess following their hearts despite the struggles they faced from family and culture. Living in rural Oklahoma where the word "doula" is unknown, they embark on their dream of having a family. Jessica shares the journey of Artificial Insemination, pregnancy and birth. Jessica educates herself on the options of birth and intuition led the way to finding the support she needed. Jessica also felt the isolation of postpartum and is passionate to help others get the support they need. Enjoy...

BirthStory: Tali Koushmaro "I did it all!" Jan 07, 2019

Tali was looking forward to her natural birth in the hospital. At the end of her pregnancy she discovered her baby was breech.

There began the journey of trying to flip her baby to be head down. From chiropractors, accupuncture, moxibustion, manual version, hand stands in the pool to standing on her head. She did it all!

As her due date came closer Tali was faced with the reality a cesarean birth was likely. She felt like every time she went in for her appointments another option was being taken away.

She began to search for stories of women who have been through this experience.

It was not easy to find stories about planned cesarean birth. Talk found that reaching out to her community and sharing her fear and anxiety gave her many unexpected gifts.

We discussed the cultural feelings and shame that is woven in birth experiences and why?

Tali had an empowering cesarean birth and shares the process she went through to get sweet baby Micah in her arms. Enjoy

EP12 Suzanne Dunning Dec 30, 2018

Suzanne Dunning is a loved yoga teacher and owner of Tosha Yoga Studio. Enjoy this conversation on breath and embodiment.

"Breath is reclamation....When there is no breath, there's abandonment."

Using Breath and movement Suzanne reminds us to, "let go of the formulas and drop into the simplicity of just being."

Episode 11 Happy Solstice 2018 Dec 21, 2018

LD wishing you warmth and connection on the longest night of the year. Reminding us of the traditions of community that stir the heart.

Birth Story: Kimberly Cabot Part 2 Dec 15, 2018

Life= Birth & Death

"I didn't know I could go into grief and come out to joy. Making our grief seem small does'nt serve anyone. I didn't trust. I didn't have faith in the process because I didn't see it modeled. When we allow ourselves to feel sadness we get to feel joy. I was numb."

Birth Story: Kimberly Cabot Part 1 Dec 14, 2018

Life.....birth & death. Kimberly shares the birth story of her first baby, Reed. She colorfully paints the picture of the 707Culture of Humboldt County. The farmers living farm from town, the potlucks, the unique way we create community here in Humboldt County. The choices Kimberly made in her life had a surprisingly profound impact her family. Enjoy

EP9: Anne Fricke Part 2 Dec 06, 2018

Woman, Mother, Wife, Friend, Author, Podcaster, Poet

Talking with my dear friend Anne...she shares with us her honest process as a woman transitioning into motherhood. This story has such extreme experiences and yet birth remains sacred no matter how, where, or when.

EP9: Anne Fricke Part 1 Dec 06, 2018

Woman, Mother, Wife, Friend, Author, Podcaster,Poet

Talking with my dear friend Anne...she shares with us her honest process as a woman transitioning into motherhood. This story has such extreme experiences and yet birth remains sacred no matter how, where, or when.

EP8: Coco Gaffney Nov 27, 2018

So often the word "surrender" is used to describe the process of labor. However, for Coco Gaffney this process began the moment she discovered she was pregnant. Expectations of an active vibrant pregnancy were thwarted by serious injury and Coco shares her process of dealing with the unexpected twists of fate. In the end, Coco's birth is life changing and exquisite. Enjoy...

EP7- Happy Giving Thanks! Nov 21, 2018

Host LD reminds us the importance of gratitude and the power of giving thanks.

EP6 Part 2- Chantele Leatherwood Nov 15, 2018

Chantele Leatherwood takes us on an adventure through the stories of her 4 unique births. From great hospital births to epic home births. Each filled with beauty, self discovery, and the trials of motherhood.

Chantele demonstrates her intuitive wisdom as she navigated through her choices of birth place and the support team she created.

Chantele shares what it was like discovering her first born baby girl Havana had a rare chromosomal abnormality called Rett Syndrome. Chantele opens up about the challenges and beauty of raising a child with disabilities.

The Leatherwood family is a powerful team with a mother that exudes grace and intention. Thank you.

EP6 -Part 1 Chantele Leatherwood Nov 15, 2018

Chantele Leatherwood takes us on an adventure through the stories of her 4 unique births. From great hospital births to epic home births. Each filled with beauty, self discovery, and the trials of motherhood.

Chantele demonstrates her intuitive wisdom as she navigated through her choices of birth place and the support team she created.

Chantele shares what it was like discovering her first born baby girl Havana had a rare chromosomal abnormality called Rett Syndrome. Chantele opens up about the challenges and beauty of raising a child with disabilities.

The Leatherwood family is a powerful team with a mother that exudes grace and intention. Thank you.

EP5- Alder Saracino Nov 06, 2018

Alder Saracino eloquently speaks to the raw grit of motherhood. We will hear the story of their conscious conception, blissful pregnancy and beautiful water birth at home.

After learning their baby boy Osha has Down syndrome, life as parents looked different then they expected. Alder shares the realities of integrating this information and the blessings it has brought their family.

This incredible story will make you laugh, cry, and crack your heart open.

EP5- Alder Saracino Part 1 Nov 06, 2018

Alder Saracino eloquently speaks to the raw grit of motherhood. We will hear the story of their conscious conception, blissful pregnancy and beautiful water birth at home.

After learning their baby boy Osha has Down syndrome, life as parents looked different then they expected. Alder shares the realities of integrating this information and the blessings it has brought their family.

This incredible story will make you laugh, cry, and crack your heart open.

EP4 - KRISTA & KEN Oct 30, 2018

The decision of where to birth is not always easy. Together Krista and Ken share their process of coming to the conclusion that home birth was right for them. This rich story recounts the years of trying to conceive a child with no avail and finally getting to the place of just having to let it go. They were excited to enter this new life path now consisting of motorcycles and more travel when Krista missed her period...enjoy!

EP3- FIRST BIRTH WITH MARISA KIESELHORST Oct 25, 2018

Marisa Kieselhorst is an amazing painter and artist. Marisa colorfully tells the victorious story of the recent birth of her first son. Marisa shares with us her ways of feeling support through this deeply personal journey of pregnancy and birth. “Natural birth showed me so much of my own strength!”

EP2- STORIES OF 3 HOME BIRTHS - TOLD BY SARAH TRAPKUS Oct 23, 2018

Sarah Trapkus shares the stories of her three home births in the rural hills of Humboldt County.

For Sarah, birth is a spiritual experience. Motherhood is a spiritual experience. Through this lens, she talks about her transition into motherhood and her journey through each unique pregnancy and birth.

Sarah lives in Humboldt County taking care of her family and is a passionate life coach.

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EP1 - Origin Story with Laura Doyle Oct 12, 2018

In her AskMidwife707 Podcast Debut...! Midwife and Co-Owner of Humboldt's First Free-Standing Birth Center Moonstone Midwives... sharing her passion, wit and charm, meet your host Laura Doyle. Coming to you from the Hills of Northern California, Listen, Laugh and Cry, as she shares her experiences and missions.

In her Origin Story, Laura tells us how she first came to the Hills of Humboldt, that moment she "Found Herself" (naked at the river, of course!), and the 707 lifestyle that captured her forever.

Join Laura on the journey of Functional Midwifery where we Empower and Support Women and Families with Intimate Care and Informed Choices. Feel the authenticity from Mothers and Fathers as they tell their birth stories from right here in the 707 Community. Share with your expected mamas, midwife wanna-be's and lets build an army of Midwives and Alternative Health Enthusiasts for the rising demand of out of Hospital Births.

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