Rewire For Birth

Cindy Tahhan

Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make your birthing journey truly beautiful.

  1. 9 HR AGO

    Ep 71. Your Voice is a Technology with Mila Redwood

    In this episode, I sit down in person with Mila Redwood for a powerful conversation about song as medicine, the healing power of the voice, and the deep connection between singing, belonging, birth, and postpartum healing. Mila shares the story of her own “singing wound”—being told as a child that she couldn’t sing, and how that led her to tuck her voice away for years. Everything changed when she stepped into her first song circle and experienced what she describes as the greatest sense of belonging and connection she had ever felt. That moment became the catalyst for the work she now offers in the world. Together, we explore how collective singing is an ancient technology of belonging, one that humans have used for thousands of years. We talk about reclaiming our voice, the oral tradition of call and response, and why singing in community can be such a profound support for us during pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and grief. This episode also dives into the powerful role of the voice in labor, including the throat-cervix connection, and how low-toned vocalization can support dilation, nervous system regulation, oxytocin release, and deeper connection between mother and baby. Mila shares research from Singing Mamas in the UK, a worldwide movement supporting maternal mental health through group singing, including findings showing significant recovery rates for women experiencing postpartum depression- BETTER THAN CONVENTIONAL THERAPY!!!  The conversation expands into ancestral memory, forbidden songs, grief rituals, and the liberation that happens when women reclaim the voices that were once silenced. This episode is a reminder that song is not about perfection. It is about connection, remembrance, healing, and coming back to ourselves. CONNECT WITH MILA REDWOOD Websites:www.milaredwood.ca www.singforjoy.ca Instagram:@mila.redwood CONNECT WITH CINDY Website: www.cindytahhan.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drcindytahhan Rewire for Birth:https://www.instagram.com/rewireforbirth/

    53 min

  2. 3 APR

    Ep 70 Empowered C-Section and Uncovering the Pleasure Blueprint with Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton, Ph.D.

    What if the life you’re trying to create… isn’t found in more healing, fixing, or pushing— but in coming back to what you actually want? In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from survival mode to pleasure, desire, and self-trust and how this transforms motherhood, intimacy, and the way you experience your life. So many women are taught to prioritize productivity, and self-sacrifice… but rarely are we taught how to feel, want, and receive what they truly desire.  This conversation opens a different path. A path where:✨ Pleasure becomes a guide back home to yourself✨ Your desires are not something to suppress—but something to listen to✨ You stop asking “what am I fixing?” and start asking “what do I want?” We also dive into having an empowered c-section and postpartum intimacy, removing pressure from connection, and shifting away from performance and obligation… into something that feels real, nourishing, and true. And one of the most powerful truths from this episode: “The best gift that we can give to our kids… is a whole and happy life for ourselves.” Because when you are filled up—emotionally, physically, and energetically—you don’t just feel better… You show up differently. For your children.For your relationships.For your life. This episode is your invitation to move out of depletion…and into desire, pleasure, and self-trust. CONNECT WITH DR. KIMBERLY ROSE PENDLETON Website:www.kimberlyrosependleton.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drkimberlyrosependleton TikTok:@drkimberlyrose CONNECT WITH CINDY Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drcindytahhan Rewire for Birth:https://www.instagram.com/rewireforbirth/ IF THIS RESONATED…Share this episode with someone who needs this reminder 🤍And don’t forget to follow for more conversations on birth, motherhood and soul-led living.

    49 min

  3. 24 MAR

    Ep.69 The Village, The Field, and the Mother Within

    In this episode, Molly and Michale share their experiences with unassisted birth and the inspiration behind The Vessel Village, an in-person and virtual community created to support and empower women in having the birth experiences they truly desire. Molly reflects on her personal journey of giving birth at home with the support of her husband and close friends, highlighting the profound impact a supportive village can have during labor and birth. The conversation also explores the importance of energetic fields, connection, and trust in the birth space. Michale and Molly dive deeper into the concept of village versus community, emphasizing the power of interconnectedness, resilience, and mutual support among women and families. Through their work, they guide women during pregnancy using movement, resourcing practices, and tools that help mothers reconnect with their inner knowing and intuition as they prepare for birth. The discussion also touches on the postpartum period, underscoring the importance of continued care, nourishment, and support for both mother and baby during this critical time. Through their offerings—including The Vessel Village, True North programs, and The Village Birth—Molly and Michale are helping families cultivate healthier, more connected communities and supporting the creation of thriving, resilient villages for future generations. Website: https://www.michalechatham.com The Vessel: https://www.thevessel.life Rooted Families: https://www.korimeloy.com/rootedfamilies YouTube: https://youtube.com/@michalechatham990?si=2SL-QJAXnA7qwg6n Instagram: https://instagram.com/michalechatham https://instagram.com/theclinicalmystic https://instagram.com/truenorthcouples Instagram: Personal: https://instagram.com/molstie Educational content on pregnancy, birth & mothering: https://instagram.com/livingadjusted Follow the birth of her clothing line: https://instagram.com/hapalabel Molly is also the co-founder of The Vessel: https://instagram.com/thevesselvillage And co-host of the Village Sessions Podcast: https://instagram.com/villagesessionspodcast Learn more about The Vessel Village, including course offerings and community resources designed to support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum: https://www.thevessel.life The Well Resourced Vessel Guide A free guide created to help women feel more supported, prepared, and resourced during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Download the free PDF here: https://thevessel.myflodesk.com/wellresourcedguide Connect with MichaleConnect with MollyThe Vessel VillageFree Resource for the Community

    1hr 15min

  4. 28 FEB

    Ep. 68 What if peaceful birth really could change the world?

    →⁠Get Dr. Cindys Top Homeopathic Remedies⁠ →⁠⁠Get Dr. Cindys Free Birth Meditation⁠ ⁠ 📲 Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@rewireforbirth⁠ What if the way we welcome babies into the world is directly shaping the future of humanity? In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Fadwah, veteran midwife and founder of Midwife 360 and Birth Equity Resource, for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about hospital birth culture, long labors, maternal exhaustion, intuition, and why peaceful birth is deeply connected to creating peace on earth. With decades of experience, Fadwah speaks candidly about what she’s witnessing in modern maternity care—and what families truly need in order to birth with trust, safety, and dignity.Fadwa shares openly about:The pressure-driven culture of hospital birth and its impact on labor, exhaustion, and transfer rates. Why long labors are often treated as problems instead of physiological processesRising rates of breech babies, delayed childbearing, and ambivalence around bringing children into today’s world. Grief, lineage, and how fear in the collective can show up in pregnancy and birthThe deep link between peaceful births, nervous system regulation, and resilience in future generations. Her vision for supporting families through education, consultation, and community—whether birthing at home or in the hospital ✨ Key takeaways you’ll hear inside the episode:Birth culture matters—systems built on urgency and efficiency can disrupt physiology Maternal exhaustion is often created, not inevitableBabies are deeply sensitive to the emotional field they are born intoWe don’t need to do birth (or motherhood) alone—support is strength, not weakness Trusting instinct and intuition is foundational, not optional Peace begins in the womb, with how we imprint safety, love, and trust Fadwah’s reminder for us all:“You already have what you need within you. Trust your instincts, your intuition, your gut—and ask for help when you need it .” This episode is a heartfelt invitation to step out of fear-based narratives, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and remember that how we birth—whether babies, ideas, or new ways of living—matters more than we’ve been taught. Listen to Ep. 45 Mood, Mindset & Breech Home Birth Story with Perinatal Psychologist Dr. Katrina Carrera, Psy.D., PMH-C Listen Ep. 64 Twin home breech birth & the systems behind the magic with Corina Sanchez

    1hr 25min

  5. 14 FEB

    Ep. 67 Understanding Alchemy in Motherhood with Kathryn Ducey

    →Get Dr. Cindys Top Homeopathic Remedies →⁠Get Dr. Cindys Free Birth Meditation ⁠ 📲 Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @rewireforbirth What if motherhood wasn’t meant to be mastered—but alchemized?In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Kathryn Ducey, master coach and trauma-informed guide, for a raw, expansive, and deeply honest conversation about motherhood, nervous system healing, lineage work, and the profound transformations that children awaken within us.Kathryn shares her extraordinary journey into motherhood—stepping into the role overnight after meeting her partner, Michael, who came with two young daughters grieving the loss of their mother. What unfolded was not just parenting, but a full-body initiation into healing, humility, and truth. Kathryn opens up about: Entering motherhood suddenly—and navigating grief, identity shifts, and attachment in real time, functional freeze, complex PTSD, and how trauma lives in the body, how children mirror the parts of us that were silenced, exiled, or forced to grow up too soon, the discomfort (and gift) of having our lineage wounds reflected back through our children, why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and “having it all together” unravel in parenthood, trusting instinct over fear—even when the path makes no logical sense. Key takeaways you’ll hear inside the episode: Trauma isn’t “bad”—it’s an intelligent survival response that can be gently unraveled, children don’t need perfect parents; they need present, repairing ones, motherhood accelerates growth in ways no program, practice, or therapy can, what we see in the collective mirrors what’s asking to be healed within us, our instincts are always guiding us—even when life feels chaotic or unclear. Kathryn's reminder for us all: “Your instincts are guiding you always—even when you’re not sure they are.”This episode is a powerful invitation to soften self-judgment, release unrealistic standards, and trust that even the hardest seasons are shaping something meaningful—for you, for your children, and for the generations to come.

    1hr 14min

  6. 31 JAN

    Ep. 66 Mothers Breaking Cycles of Sexual Shame with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

    Download My Birthing Meditation⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Connect on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rewireforbirth This week on the Rewire For Birth Podcast, we’re welcoming someone every parent (and parent-to-be) needs in their corner: Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers—therapist, educator, and voice of truth around sexuality, shame, and the emotional legacy we pass down in families. Dr. Tina reminds us that parenting is “the longest short time.” The days can feel endless, but the years move fast—and what matters most is that we look back with joy not only at who our children became, but at how connected we stayed along the way. In this episode, we explore something many families never talk about openly—yet it quietly shapes everything: how we learned (or didn’t learn) about our bodies, desire, and intimacy. For most of us, the message growing up wasn’t clarity and confidence… it was silence, discomfort, or outright shame. And when kids don’t get honest language at home, they turn to friends, media, and the internet—often internalizing the belief that something is wrong with them for being curious. ✨ In our conversation, Dr. Tina shares: Why conversations about bodies and sexuality matter even before conception, because intimacy and attachment are shaped long before we become parents How “somatic shame” forms—when a child’s natural curiosity is met with scolding, avoidance, or discomfort—and how it impacts self-esteem, relationships, and vulnerability later in life Why even conscious parents get triggered by old wounds (and how awareness helps us respond with intention instead of default reactions) The cultural forces that reinforce shame—religion, family archetypes, abstinence-only education, porn, social media—and why today’s adults are often trying to navigate intimacy without a true roadmap How healing can change a family legacy within one generation One of the most powerful practices Dr. Tina offers is *reparenting yourself -nurturing the younger parts of you that didn’t receive honest, supportive guidance. She even suggests reading age-based body/sex education resources aloud to your inner child, imagining giving yourself what was missing, and letting shame lift slowly over time. We also talk about partnership and postpartum: how exhaustion and isolation can become the default when families don’t have a village—and why mothers (and relationships) need real nurturing in the early years, not more pressure to “do it all.” Dr. Tina invites couples to redefine intimacy as authenticity, playfulness, and nourishment, not transactional scripts. One simple tool: create a shared list of bonding activities for your current season—especially gentle, low-energy options after baby—so connection stays possible even when life feels full. 💛 If finances are a barrier, Dr. Tina shared a generous offer: DM her at @drtinashameless and she’ll send promo codes so more families can begin this healing work. Check out her website: https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/

    1hr 19min

  7. 15 JAN

    Ep. 65 Rest & Rewire with Dr. Diana Liu

    Download My Birthing Meditation⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Connect on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rewireforbirth What if rest wasn’t a luxury—but a biological necessity for healing, motherhood, and generational wellbeing? In this week’s episode of Rewire for Birth, we’re joined by Diana Liu—holistic dentist, yoga & meditation teacher, sound healer, and advocate for deep restorative living—to explore how rest rewires the nervous system and supports women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Diana shares her intimate birth story of her son, Noah, and how intentional preparation—through breathwork, relaxation, and nervous system awareness—allowed her to meet labor with trust rather than fear. ✨ In this episode, we explore: How conscious preparation and rest can transform the experience of labor Using breathwork to meet contraction waves instead of resisting them The calming power of sound healing, including frequency music and Tibetan bowls What Yoga Nidra really is—and why it can restore you even when sleep feels impossible Diana also opens up about navigating a hospital transfer with grounded calm, trusting her body’s wisdom even when unexpected turns arose. Her story offers reassurance to any woman holding fear around “what if” scenarios in birth. Postpartum & Beyond:We dive into the realities of early motherhood—breastfeeding challenges, tongue ties, low supply—and the importance of true postpartum support. Diana shares how tools like Yoga Nidra can help mothers restore their nervous systems even during fragmented sleep and newborn care. A Bigger Cultural Conversation:Together, we unpack how modern productivity culture—rooted in Industrial Revolution thinking—has disconnected us from rest. For mothers especially, reclaiming rest isn’t indulgent…it’s revolutionary. When we tend to our own nervous systems, we don’t just heal ourselves—we imprint safety, regulation, and resilience onto our children. ✨ Rest is how we model regulation. Healing doesn’t need to be taught—it can be felt. 🎧 Listen now.  🔗 Connect with Dr. Diana:Instagram: @resttothrive Website: RestToThrive.com

    1hr 5min

  8. 14 JAN

    Ep. 64 Twin home breech birth & the systems behind the magic with Corina Sanchez

    Download My Birthing Meditation⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Connect on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rewireforbirth What if even the most medically-controlled births — like twin births — could unfold with sovereignty, intuition, and profound trust? In this week’s episode I sit down with Corina, a mother whose twin home birth defies every limiting narrative we’re told about safety, possibility, and what women are capable of. This conversation is a living testament to what becomes possible when skill, surrender, and biological wisdom meet. Corina opens up about: Discovering she was carrying twins — and facing the shock, fear, and overwhelm that followed Finding a midwife trained in breech birth and twin physiology who truly saw her capacity Laboring in a deeply intuitive bubble, guided moment by moment by her body’s intelligence A powerful birth of Baby A — full of awe, reverence, and uninterrupted bonding The extraordinary breech birth of Baby B, delivered with three gentle pushes in total trust A sacred postpartum moment where her mother-in-law wept, witnessing physiological birth for the first time This episode is a breathtaking example of what becomes possible when we return birth to the hands of women — and support them with practitioners whose skills actually match their philosophy. Your feelings are a compass. The way you want your birth to feel can guide every decision. Skill matters — especially with twins. Breech birth in unskilled hands requires intervention. In skilled hands, it can be safe, calm, and even exquisite. Birth is a team energy. When everyone in the room holds the same grounded frequency, birth opens beautifully. Motherhood requires capacity — and capacity can be expanded. Not by doing more, but by creating systems, support, and rhythm in the home. Your intuition is built-in guidance. Your body led your entire pregnancy. It can lead your birth, your postpartum, and your mothering. Corina’s reminder for all of us: “If I had listened to the twin birth stories around me, everything would’ve been different. But I listened to my body first — and that changed my life.” Her transformative journey into mothering twins birthed her fourth baby: Moms Who Leverage — a system-based approach to reclaiming peace, time, and energy in motherhood. You can explore her work at: ⁠momswholeverage.com⁠ and on Instagram ⁠@momswholeverage⁠ And download her Reset Guide here: ⁠join.momswholeverage.com/reset⁠ This episode is a devotion to what is possible — not just in birth, but in the way women lead, organize their lives, and trust themselves more fully. Inside the episode, you’ll hear profound takeaways like: Where Corina’s work lives now.

    1hr 34min
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Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make your birthing journey truly beautiful.

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  • Creator
    Cindy Tahhan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cindy Tahhan
  • Show Website
    Rewire For Birth

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