Deciding on a Free Birth PART I with Amanda Castilone Let's Get Juicy

Welcome to Season 3 my loves! I had the pleasure of inviting Amanda Castilone in this 2 part series. Amanda is a medicine woman, healer and a somatic embodiment mentor who works with women in owning their full expression, deep embodiment and self-leadership.



Part I of this series is all about Amanda’s background as a somatic embodiment coach AND Amanda’s thought process and decision to do a free birth or wild pregnancy. We recorded this episode in February 2023 back when she was 6 months pregnant.



In Part II, which will air next week, we recorded in September of 2023 about 4 months after Amanda gave birth at home with her husband. In part II, you can expect to hear what Amanda’s free birth at home was like and tips for women who are considering it.



Show Notes

 Part I

1:30 I discuss my initial apprehension in airing the first episode and how we give the full story with parts I and II

4:55 Amanda goes into what is somatic embodiment?

5:43 Suggestions on how to listen to your body (and your mind?) together

8:19 Living a life connected to your wisdom vs. coming from your mind

14:45 Why Amanda is choosing a free birth

22:42 Firing her midwife and finding a free-birth / wild pregnancy mentor

32:32 Amanda’s husband’s journey with holding the responsibility of the free-birth

37:02 Amanda’s realization that if there is a moment that calls for support, she will get it



Here is Amanda's Information:

WEBSITE https://www.amandacastilone.com/

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/amandacastilone/