The Birth Rebel Podcast

By: Angel Wauthier
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  • "The Birth Rebel Podcast" is the red pill pregnancy and birth podcast. Hosted by a Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator; Angel Wauthier After realizing that birth has a life-long impact on our health and that we may be doing more harm than good with modern Westernized pregnancy & birth practices, Angel is sounding the alarm. She doesn't want to just bring you theories, she's backing them up with leading experts and the science that people won't talk about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support
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Episodes
  • Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols - 51
    Jul 8 2024
    In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes Lily Nichols, a leading expert in prenatal nutrition with best-selling books to her name. Lily shares her extensive knowledge and experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist and diabetes educator, focusing on the importance of whole foods and updated nutritional guidelines for pregnant women. She discusses the outdated nature of current nutritional advice, her journey into prenatal nutrition, and the critical role that proper diet plays in preventing pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Lily also addresses common pregnancy discomforts and offers advice on how to manage them through diet. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on the challenges of adhering to a vegetarian diet during pregnancy and practical tips for optimizing nutrition in various scenarios. 00:33 Meet Our Expert in Prenatal Nutrition 01:02 The Importance of Prenatal Nutrition 01:52 Books and Resources for Expecting Moms 02:19 Journey into Prenatal Nutrition 03:47 Challenges in Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines 05:29 The Role of Nutrition in Pregnancy 06:59 Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Prenatal Care 10:54 Supporting Low-Income Moms with Nutrition 19:07 Real Food vs. Supplements 29:47 Challenges with Whole Foods Diet During Pregnancy 30:36 Importance of Prenatal Supplements 30:42 Issues with Low-Quality Prenatals 31:25 Finding Tolerable Prenatal Vitamins 35:17 Nutritional Gaps in the U.S. Diet 37:53 School Lunches and Nutritional Guidelines 41:56 Optimizing Nutrition During Pregnancy 46:34 Addressing Common Pregnancy Concerns 51:42 Vegetarian Diets and Pregnancy 56:47 Rapid Fire Tips for Pregnancy Discomforts 58:17 Where to Find More Information Episode Resources Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Real Food For Pregnancy Real Food for Fertility Lily Nichols Website SeekingHealth Prenatal Vitamins Lily Nichols Social Media Instagram Facebook BirthRebel Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew" Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Balancing Moods During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Herbal Remedies - 50
    Jul 1 2024
    In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes special guest Sara Chana Silverstein, a knowledgeable herbalist and board-certified lactation counselor. Sara shares her extensive expertise on using herbs and homeopathic remedies to support pregnant and postpartum mothers. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the importance of preparing for childbirth, the impact of modern practices on breastfeeding, and the benefits of integrating herbal medicine with conventional care. Sara also offers valuable insights into managing stress, anxiety, and hormonal fluctuations, and provides practical recommendations for specific herbs and their uses. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize natural remedies for better health and emotional well-being during pregnancy and beyond. 00:57 Special Guest: Sara Chana on Herbalism and Homeopathy 01:51 The Importance of Birth and Breastfeeding Education 04:29 Challenges and Misconceptions in Breastfeeding 08:50 Integrating Herbalism with Modern Medicine 20:59 Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments 31:28 Managing Anxiety with Skullcap 32:24 Herbal Remedies for Pregnant Moms 34:53 Homeopathy for Labor and Delivery 39:37 Addressing High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy 45:31 Herbs for Postpartum Mood Disorders 49:27 Dealing with Chaos and Anxiety 57:47 Integrating Alternative and Conventional Medicine Episode Resources Le Leche - Breastfeeding Guide The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - Le Leche Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Professional - Ruth Lawrence Sara Chana Silverstein - FREE Herb Handout Sara Chana’s 3 Favorite Dried Her Brands Starwest Botanicals Frontier Co-Op Mountain Rose Herbs Sara Chana’s Favorite Tincture Brands Herbalist & Alchemist Herb Pharm WishGarden Herbs Sara Chana’s Moodtopia Academy Sara Chana Silverstein’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube BirthRebel Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew" Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why Community Midwifery & Licensure Don't Mix with Maryn Green - 49
    Jun 24 2024
    In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel interviews Maryn Green, a seasoned midwife and mother of ten. Maryn shares her journey from licensed midwifery to focusing on serving women with autonomy and teaching other midwives. They discuss the pros and cons of state licensures, the implications for midwifery autonomy, and the impact on women's birthing choices. Maryn emphasizes the importance of personal choice and the need for community support in preserving birth freedom. The episode concludes with Maryn providing insights and resources for those interested in midwifery and opposing mandatory state licensure. 00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast 00:20 Meet Maryn: A Journey in Midwifery 02:00 The Indie Birth Association and School 03:11 From Hospital Birth to Home Birth 05:21 The Challenges of Licensing 07:44 Standing Up for Midwifery Autonomy 10:22 Understanding State Licensure 19:58 The Reality of Licensing and Hospital Relations 23:38 The Importance of Experience Over Certification 27:01 Autonomy in Midwifery Practice 27:48 The Reality of Midwifery Licensing 29:01 Personal Stories and Legal Restrictions 31:41 The Rise of Free Births 34:17 Midwifery Politics and Women's Autonomy 37:46 Challenges and Consequences of Licensing 49:56 Community Support and the Future of Midwifery 52:49 Conclusion and Resources Indie Birth Indie Birth Website Indie Birth Midwifery School Website Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love Book Rumble - Midwives Gone Wild Indie Birth Doula Training Program Instagram | Facebook Episode Resources Making Midwives Legal - Childbirth, Medicine, and the Law | Raymond DeVries Book Birth Rebel Podcast Episode 40 - How I had a “High Risk” Home Birth After 2 C-Sections (HBAC) with Emma Whitlock BirthRebel Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew" Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option. ⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support
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    57 mins

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