Podcast Episodes

#418: What Zookeepers Know & Obstetricians Have Forgotten: A Conversation with Author Milli Hill

Episode 418

In this edition of The Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu hosts an enlightening discussion with guest Millie Hill, a renowned writer and feminist advocate. Millie, the author of 'The Positive Birth …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl

Episode 418

This week Dr. Stu is solo as Blyss is away and joined by guest Ellie Stangl, a certified doula and legislative aide in Nebraska. Together they delve into the legislative process affecting maternity c…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins

Episode 416

This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experien…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

#415: Your Menstrual Cycle As A Window To Your Health. Our thoughtful discussion with "The Fifth Vital Sign" author, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Episode 415

This week Blyss and Stu discuss the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle with guest Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign. Lisa brings not only her personal experiences wit…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#414: Advocacy is a Team Sport

Episode 414

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Meredith Nelson and Alicia Fishbein, board-certified patient advocates and seasoned doulas from Intentional Birth. The episode explores the critical role of …

Published on 3 months ago

#413: Rediscovering Ancient Postpartum Traditions: Pelvic Steaming with Valerie Wiesner

Episode 413

While Dr. Stu was busy teaching breech in Texas, Blyss hosted Valerie Wiesner to discuss the practice of vaginal steaming, its benefits, and the ancient traditions associated with it. Valerie shares …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#412: When Advocacy Isn’t Enough with Lara Janson

Episode 412

In this episode, Blyss is joined by Lara Jason, an assistant professor of sociology at Grinnell College, as she shares her powerful and emotional story about her breech birth experience. Despite her …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#411: Awareness & The Healing Of Future Generations with Dr. Stanton Hom

Episode 405

This week we welcome Dr. Stanton Hom, to discuss a variety of topics from the impacts of vaccinations on children to the decline in global fertility rates.  

About Dr. Stanton Hom – DC, DACCP, CCWP is…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

#410: Labor Preferences, Not Birth Plan! No Apology With Doula Lia Berquist

Episode 410

This week, with Blyss still on the road, Stu is joined by guest co-host Raquel Hernandez as they talk to guest Lia Berquist about the importance of birth plans. Lia, a doula and birth educator, provi…

Published on 4 months ago

#409: Facts On Vax & So Much Else with Dr. Paul Thomas

Episode 413

In this week's episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss and Stu welcome renowned pediatrician and author Dr. Paul Thomas to discuss his book, Vax Facts. They discuss a range of topics related…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago