NATURAL PREGNANCY AND CHILD BIRTHING: THE 7 PILLARS OF BIRTHFIT | Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu - E83
Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu from BirthFit joins to discuss various aspects of motherhood, pregnancy, and childbirth. Lindsay shares her personal experiences, including her natural birth journey at 40, as well as professional insights on the importance of sun, sleep, mindset, fitness, nutrition, community and spirituality during the motherhood transition. The conversation covers topics such as the benefits of cold exposure, the role of breathwork in labor, and the significance of the nervous system in pregnancy and postpartum. Lindsay also highlights BirthFit’s comprehensive approach to supporting women through their preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods with a focus on holistic health and well-being. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • How can you better integrate breathwork and cold exposure into my daily wellness routine, particularly if I'm navigating different life stages such as pregnancy, postpartum, or general health improvement? • What are my current beliefs or concerns regarding natural birthing methods and how might further education or resources like BirthFit help me make informed decisions for myself or others? • How does my current lifestyle align with the seven pillars of BirthFit (sun, sleep, mindset, fitness, nutrition, community, and spirituality), and what areas could use more attention or improvement? KEY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Introducing Lindsay Matthews and BirthFit (02:10) - The Seven Pillars of BirthFit (02:36) - Lindsay's Personal Journey with Motherhood (11:27) - The Importance of the Placenta (15:41) - Navigating Birth Choices and Hospital Practices (19:48) - Understanding the Nervous System and BirthFit's Mission (28:40) - Breath During Pregnancy (30:01) - Personal Experiences and Case Studies (32:30) - Cold Plunges and Pregnancy: Myths and Realities (37:03) - Postpartum Cold Therapy and Mental Health (40:33) - Breathwork Techniques for Pregnancy and Postpartum MENTIONS: Website: https://birthfit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BIRTHFIT/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BIRTHFIT KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, women’s health, cold exposure, breathwork, scientific research, placenta, lotus birth, birthfit, sun, sleep, mindset, fitness, nutrition, community and spirituality, natural birthing, natural pregnancy, postpartum CHECK OUT THE WELLPOWER COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.wellpower.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohacking.breath.cold/ NOT ONLY ARE THESE MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS BUT YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WELLPOWER PODCAST BY SUPPORTING THE BRANDS THAT HELP FUND THIS FREE EDUCATION TOOL (USE CODE WELLPOWER AT CHECKOUT): SHERPA BREATH AND COLD, WARRIOR WOMAN MODE ONLINE, LIGHTPATHLED, KAYLAGEN / STEMREGEN, BIOPTIMIZERS, YARLAP, KION, NOOTOPIA, AMPCOIL, BRAINTAP, MITOPURE, CRYOSPRING, HYDROFIX / HOLY HYDROGEN, FILTEROPTIX, UBLOCKOUT, SILVER BIOTICS MORE INFO EXISTS ON MY ONLINE SHOP: https://www.wellpower.life/shop
