Birthing Instincts

#490: When the System Says No: A Twin Birth Story of Trust and Transformation

One embryo. Two babies. And a birth story that challenges just about everything we've been taught about twins. What happens when a woman trusts her body, questions the s

#489: How We Choose To Respond Is Our Choice, with Jenée Carlson

Can we prepare for the birth we want while still surrendering to the birth we get? Our guest, Jenée Carlson, experienced two births that couldn't have been more differen

#488: The Mental Health Crisis, The Disease Industry & SSRIs with Investigative Journalist, Jefferey Jaxen

What if the answer to our mental health crisis isn't another prescription? We're living in a world where depression, anxiety, and loneliness are seemingly everywhere. An

#487: Listening To Women

Listen to women. Seems simple enough. And yet, here we are. This week, the stories in our inbox keep bringing us back to the same uncomfortable truth: women know when s

#486: Holding Hope After Miscarriage with Kenzie Covarrubias

There are some experiences in life that we simply cannot prepare our hearts for. Pregnancy loss is one of them. This week, we sit down with Kenzie Covarrubias, co-found

#485: Understanding Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions can save lives, but when are they actually necessary, and what should you know before you're ever faced with that decision? This week, Blyss and Dr. S

#484: Isthmocoele, Infertility & Other Lesser Known Cesarean Risks

Cesarean sections can be lifesaving. But are women actually being told about the potential long-term consequences before they consent to one? This week, Blyss and Stu di

#483: Safer Birthing with Childbirth Attorney, Gina Mundy

What can nearly 24 years of birth injury litigation teach us about preventing birth injuries before they happen? This week, Blyss and Stu are joined by nationally recogn

#482: Tossing Seeds with Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny joins Blyss and Dr. Stu for a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, pregnancy, medical freedom, informed consent, institutional trust, and what it

#481: Microbirth, A Film Explains How We Birth Matters

What if the way we enter the world has consequences that reach far beyond the day we're born? This week, Blyss and Stu dive into “Microbirth”, the 2014 documentary explo

#480: From Hashimoto’s to Breech: The Surprising Role of Thyroid in Pregnancy

Thyroid health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about pregnancy, but thyroid hormones play an important role in both maternal health and fetal

#479: An Emotional Week & Some Data On Uterine Rupture

This week, Blyss and Stu run the gamut, from joy and grief to frustration, research, and a whole lot of questions about who really gets to decide what “safe” birth looks

#478: Deception In Documentation Is Pervasive & Pernicious

What happens when the medical record doesn't match the birth experience? This week, Blyss and Stu dive into one of the most uncomfortable, but critically important topic

#477: False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR): Our Chat with Doula Dude, Travis Stroud

This week, Blyss and Stu welcome Doula Dude, Travis Stroud, whose perspective has captivated millions of viewers in just a few short months. Travis never imagined he'd be

#476: Questioning the 2 cm Placenta Rule & A Remarkable Breech Twin Birth with Fadwah Halaby

This week, Dr. Stu welcomes Florida midwife Fadwah Halaby for an inspiring conversation about evidence, autonomy, and trusting physiological birth. Before diving into an

#475: Birth Story & Body Health with Holistic Aesthetician, Michelle Vaughan

What happens when a traumatic first birth becomes the catalyst for a completely different second experience? This week, Blyss and Stu welcome holistic esthetician Michel

#474: The Mystery Of Postpartum Preeclampsia

Postpartum preeclampsia is one of the least talked about, but potentially most serious, complications after birth. This week, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss explore what we kn

#473: Pursuing Peace With Courage & Confidence

This week, we're setting aside our usual topic-driven format to share something even more meaningful: real stories from our fellow travelers. Join us in reading one of t

#472: Lupus in Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks Without the Fear

In this episode of Birthing Instincts, Blyss and Stu take a deep dive into systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in pregnancy. Together they explore what lupus is, how it a

#471: How Birth Shapes Mothers, Babies, and The Future, with Suzanne Arms

This week, Blyss and Stu welcome birth pioneer, author, filmmaker, and educator Suzanne Arms, one of the most influential voices in the natural birth movement of the last