Wombs of the World Podcast

Wombs of the World
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Culture is dynamic, birth is universal. The Wombs of the World Podcast brings together doulas, midwives, parents, and birthworkers from across the globe to explore how we give birth, how we honor mothers, and how we heal communities. Hosted by Charlotte Brielle, founder of Wombs of the World, this series weaves stories of ceremony and medicine, traditional midwifery and modern maternal health, grief and joy, activism and everyday care. Whether you are a doula in training, a parent preparing for birth, or simply curious about how birth reflects society, these conversations invite you to learn, reflect, and reclaim the wisdom of birth.

  1. 6d ago

    Birth in the Diaspora with Macy Sto. Domingo-Heib

    The conversation explores the intersection of cultural identity, diaspora, and the challenges faced by families in the diaspora. Macy shares her background, work as a doula, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in caregiving. The discussion delves into the complexities of identity, whiteness, and the revolutionary nature of the conversations held at the Wombs of the World Summit. The conversation delves into the complexities of birth work, cultural sensitivity, and the future of maternal health care. It explores the impact of generational trauma, identity politics, and the role of imagination in envisioning a regenerative future. The importance of curiosity, playfulness, and centering the other person's experience is emphasized, along with the need for care providers to adapt to changing expectations and systems. Want to become a birthworker? Join the Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula Training https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/doulatraining You can connect with us @wombsoftheworld and with Macy @ateh.doula

    53 min

  2. May 27

    The Science and Spirit of Birthwork with Vanessa Lachmann

    Most birth stories are seen as a checklist of medical interventions, but Vanessa Lachmann reveals how integrating shamanic ceremony and ancestral wisdom transforms the birthing experience into a deeply sacred, embodied rite of passage. Moving beyond the medicalization of birth, she offers a revolutionary perspective on how ceremony, lineage, and presence can restore trust, vitality, and true power to mothers and birth workers alike. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey to holistic birth work, illustrating how her lineage-based shamanic practices create the foundation for profound healing. She discusses how ancient rituals can be adapted respectfully to modern contexts, emphasizing the importance of lineage, cultural integrity, and embodied medicine. This conversation underscores the urgent need to bridge the gap between science and spirit in birth work, advocating for systemic change that values calm, presence, and support in hypermedicalized environments. By integrating shamanic practices into everyday care, birth workers can create more nourishing, respectful experiences that honor both tradition and modern evidence. Connect with Vanessa Lachmann on Instagram @VanessaLaughingman or @RisingMother, and explore her holistic offerings, trainings, and sacred ceremonies that are changing the narrative around birth and postpartum. This is essential listening for anyone committed to birth justice, cultural respect, and awakening the sacred at the heart of motherhood.

    42 min

  3. May 13

    The Art of Sustainable Doula Work with Hannah Gray

    In this insightful episode, I sit down with Hannah Gray, a Doula who transitioned from healthcare tech to full-time birth work. We explore her journey into the world of doulas, where she combines digital skills with traditional care to create a thriving practice. Hannah shares her experiences of building authentic relationships, valuing her work, and fostering community support. We discuss the balance between intuition and structure, and how to navigate the challenges of birth work without burnout. Join us as we delve into the art of sustainable doula practice, the power of lived experience over certification, and the importance of setting fair rates. This conversation is a heartfelt reflection on reclaiming traditional care and creating a fulfilling, financially stable career in birth work. If this episode resonates with you, follow and rate the show, leave a review, and share it with someone passionate about birth work. Follow us at WombsoftheWorld or Wombsoftheworld.com Ready to be a birthworker? Join our Full Spectrum Doula Training at https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/doulatraining

    50 min

  4. Apr 29

    Human Centered Births in the Hospital System with Dr. Nicole Rankins

    We are so honored and excited to have Dr. Nicole Rankins on the Wombs of the World Podcast! With over two decades of experience as an OB-GYN, she explores how centering birthing people can reshape a system.; Dr. Rankins shares her journey from traditional medical practice to advocating for cultural shifts in birth care. She provides a grounded look into the realities of hospital births, highlighting the importance of consent, communication, and patience. This conversation illuminates the often-overlooked aspects of birth, such as the impact of environment and the role of caregivers in reducing unnecessary interventions. Together, we explore trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and the significance of respectful communication. Dr. Rankins emphasizes the importance of autonomy in birth and how simple, human-centered care can transform experiences, even within restrictive systems. This is a powerful and necessary conversation for anyone passionate about maternal health and systemic change. Join us to discover how small, meaningful adjustments can dramatically improve outcomes for mothers and babies alike. Follow: @wombsoftheworld @drnicolerankins Learn more: http://www.wombsoftheworld.com

    1 hr

  5. Apr 15

    Doula Care Within the Prison System | A Conversation with Edwina Koch

    In this episode, Charlotte sits down with Edwina Koch, a prison doula with the Ostara Initiative, to explore what it means to support pregnancy, birth, and postpartum within the carceral system. Edwina shares her journey into this work and offers a deeply grounded look into the realities of birth while incarcerated. From weekly prenatal and postpartum support to navigating hospital births under custody, this conversation sheds light on an often invisible population of the birthing world. Together, we explore trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and the role of the doula as both advocate and witness. We speak about autonomy in birth, the importance of postpartum support, and the ways in which simple, human-centered care can transform an experience even within highly restrictive systems. This is a powerful and necessary conversation for anyone in birthwork and beyond. Follow: @wombsoftheworld @endprisonbirth Learn more: www.wombsoftheworld.com

    52 min

  6. Jan 28

    Q&A with the Wombs of the World Founder, Charlotte Brielle

    You asked, and we answered. In this Instagram Q&A episode, Charlotte, founder of Wombs of the World, joins Kyndrick Peachey to talk birthwork origin stories, global trips, ceremony, baby-doula enthusiasm, unexpected moments (yes, including baboons), and what it really means to be called into this work. This conversation is heartfelt, unfiltered, and full of stories from the road, the birth room, and the in-between. If you’re curious about how Wombs of the World began, why birth is a ceremony, or whether birthwork might be tugging at you too, this episode is for you. Note: This episode was recorded before the launch of the Wombs of the World Doula Training! If you’re feeling the spark and want more of this energy, education, and community, come join us and become a birthworker: wombsoftheworld.com/doulatraining And find us on all social platforms @wombsoftheworld

    45 min

  7. Jan 14

    Intimacy & Partnership from Preconception to Postpartum with DJ & Shreni (We Have Kids Now)

    In this episode, I sit down with Shreni and DJ of We Have Kids Now for a conversation that spans continents, birth systems, and the deep work of partnership. Shreni shares her two very different birth stories: giving birth to her first child during COVID in China, where she experienced a fascinating and deeply supportive model of postpartum care, and then welcoming her second baby in the midst of the California wildfires, navigating uncertainty, stress, and a precipitous labor. Through it all, Shreni and DJ have continued to choose intimacy, communication, and teamwork as the foundation of their family. Together, they have distilled their hard-earned wisdom into a course designed to help couples feel more prepared, connected, and supported as they move from preconception through postpartum. This was such a powerful opportunity to hear from them as a couple and to learn more about the heart behind their work. You can find Shreni and DJ at @we.have.kids.now, where they share education, resources, and a free postpartum guide. They also offer a self-paced course for expecting and new parents. Listeners can use the promo code WOMBSOFTHEWORLD to receive 15% off their course.

    1h 5m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Between Worlds: Birth, Time, and Global Wisdom with Camille Denois

    FR 🇫🇷 (Pour celles et ceux qui ne le savent pas, j’ai grandi en France et je vis à Paris aujourd’hui.) Dans cet épisode en français, je reçois Mama Cam, Camille Denois, doula basée en Colombie et de retour en France cette saison. Camille est un pont, profondément respectueuse des pratiques ancestrales, tout en honorant la puissance de la médecine moderne quand elle sert les mères avec humanité. On parle de deuil, de douleur, du temps comme ingrédient oublié, de l’eau comme thérapie, de postpartum, et de la manière dont nos cultures peuvent se rencontrer sans appropriation, avec curiosité et humilité. EN 🇬🇧 (If you did not know, I grew up in France and live in Paris today.) In this French-language episode, I sit down with Mama Cam, Camille Denois, a doula based in Colombia who is returning to France this season. We explore how birth does not have to be either or, there is room for ancestral wisdom and modern medicine to work together, in abundance, for the sake of mothers. Find the brilliant Mama Cam on Instagram @mamacam__ And learn more about Wombs of the World and all upcoming trips and trainings at wombsoftheworld.com

    59 min
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Culture is dynamic, birth is universal. The Wombs of the World Podcast brings together doulas, midwives, parents, and birthworkers from across the globe to explore how we give birth, how we honor mothers, and how we heal communities. Hosted by Charlotte Brielle, founder of Wombs of the World, this series weaves stories of ceremony and medicine, traditional midwifery and modern maternal health, grief and joy, activism and everyday care. Whether you are a doula in training, a parent preparing for birth, or simply curious about how birth reflects society, these conversations invite you to learn, reflect, and reclaim the wisdom of birth.

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  • Creator
    Wombs of the World
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Wombs of the World