AskMidwife707 Laura Doyle

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.

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.

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.

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!

What you believe......IS TRUE.   So check your thoughts.
Your Breath is your greatest gift.  Use it.

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.