Episodes

  • Rediscovering Joy: Healing Through Pleasure in Grief, Loss, and Birth Trauma with Britt Fohrman

    Rediscovering Joy: Healing Through Pleasure in Grief, Loss, and Birth Trauma with Britt Fohrman
    Feb 19 2025
    Ep 136 Description: “I learned that pleasure was my greatest power.” —Britt Fohrman Pleasure is not just a fleeting indulgence, but a profound pathway to self-discovery and transformation. When we embrace pleasure as a guiding force, we unlock the ability to heal, grow, and live more authentically. Britt Fohrman is a doula, embodiment coach, yoga teacher, and birth educator with over two decades of experience. Drawing from deep practices in Buddhism, hypnosis, tantra, and shamanic traditions, Britt guides her clients to live a life aligned with their desires, intuition, and authentic values. Tune in as Britt shares her remarkable journey of resilience, courage, and self-discovery, exploring grief, conception, and the power of pleasure in the face of adversity. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 03:39 Britt’s Journey From Loss to New Life 07:09 Healing and Pleasure in Pregnancy 14:56 Challenges and Birth Experience 15:25 Post-Birth Reflections Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” About Britt: As an embodiment teacher, coach, birth educator, and photographer for over two decades, Britt Fohrman helps people cultivate embodiment and expand pleasure through coaching, yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic practice, and mindfulness. Her practice is based on over 2 decades of experience in holding space for women standing at the threshold of life’s most profound transitions: becoming a mother, healing from illness, injury or loss, stepping into sexual power and opening to new beginnings. Britt holds a loving space for you to feel deeper into your body, allowing whatever is needed to be felt to come through, liberating you into living a life led by your desires, inner knowing and authentic values. Website: https://www.brittfohrman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuicyladies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittFohrmanDoula/
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    36 mins
  • 4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between Sex and Birth— Transform Your Experience!

    4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between Sex and Birth— Transform Your Experience!
    Feb 12 2025
    Ep 135 Description: “Every birth is unique, so pleasure might look different for you than it does for someone else. The goal isn't to force a specific experience but to open yourself to the possibilities you.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth and sex— two deeply intertwined experiences that hold the power to transform lives. Embracing their connection unlocks a world of possibilities, from joyful labors to empowered deliveries. Yet, the taboos surrounding this bond often leave us disconnected from our innate abilities to birth with pleasure. Hence, this episode aims to unpack the profound links between birth and sex, exploring the role of hormones, the significance of sexual organs, and the transformative potential of incorporating pleasure into the birthing journey. Tune in as Debra invites us to rewrite the narrative of childbirth! Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 02:28 The Role of Hormones in Birth and Sex 06:31 The Role of Sexual Organs in Birth 09:43 Bringing Pleasure into Birth 14:54 Understanding Orgasmic Birth 17:38 Advocating for a Positive Birth Experience 19:37 Rewrite the Narrative of Birth! Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We About Debra: Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra’s latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world. Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Debra Pascali Bonaro has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, and The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world.
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    21 mins
  • Born at Home with Amanda Banks

    Born at Home with Amanda Banks
    Feb 5 2025
    Ep 134 Description: “The more stories I heard of [birth] trauma, the more angry I became and I wanted to do something.” —Amanda Banks Home birth is a powerful, intimate experience that challenges societal norms and reclaims the natural rhythms of childbirth. For many families, it represents a deeply empowering choice that honors the body's innate wisdom. Yet, misconceptions and lack of education often prevent parents from considering this option. Amanda Banks, an Australian health professional and documentary filmmaker, is on a mission to change that narrative. Her acclaimed film "Born at Home" explores the meaning, challenges, and magic of bringing life into the world outside the hospital setting. Tune in as Amanda shares her personal home birth journey, the inspiration behind her film, and the vital role of education and advocacy in transforming the birth experience. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 04:22 Amanda’s First Home Birth Experience 11:32 Second Home Birth and Advocacy Journey 26:39 Creating the “Born at Home” Documentary 32:53 Overcoming Obstacles 36:58 A Focus in Education and Intuition Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We About Amanda: Amanda Banks is an Australian documentary filmmaker and health professional based in Brisbane. She is the producer of the acclaimed documentary "Born at Home," which explores the meaning, challenges, and magic of bringing life into the world at home. With a background in health science, Amanda has a deep trust in the body's natural physiological processes. Her own experiences with home births, including the birth of her two children, inspired her to create "Born at Home" as a way to share the positive aspects of home birth and provide evidence-based information to help families make informed decisions about their birth choices. In addition to her filmmaking work, Amanda is an advocate for maternal health and home birth. She has been involved with the non-profit organization Home Birth Queensland, where she has helped organize educational events and support for families. Amanda's passion for advocacy and education shines through in her commitment to empowering parents and transforming the birth experience. Website: https://bornathomefilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornathomefilm/
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    38 mins
  • Spinning Babies Secrets: Easing Birth with Movement, Alignment, and Pleasure with Gail Tully

    Spinning Babies Secrets: Easing Birth with Movement, Alignment, and Pleasure with Gail Tully
    Jan 29 2025
    Ep 133 Description: “There are two layers of spinning babies, it is restoring function to the body whether through pregnancy exercises or through body balancing techniques, which a pregnant person can do themselves or the nurse, midwife, or doula at the time of labor can also do it. And the more you do ahead of time, the less you need to do anything at labor.” —Gail Tully Fetal position is a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the birthing process. Understanding how a baby's orientation within the uterus can impact labor and delivery is key to facilitating a more comfortable and empowered birth experience. Gail Tully, the visionary founder of Spinning Babies®, has dedicated her life's work to revolutionizing the way we approach childbirth. As a midwife and birth advocate, Gail's groundbreaking techniques have transformed the lives of countless families, empowering them to embrace the natural rhythms of the body. Tune in as Gail shares her personal journey, the development of the Spinning Babies approach, fetal rotation, maternal positioning, and the importance of accessibility in birth education. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 03:48 Meet Gail 06:55 Empowerment Through Natural Birth 18:26 Challenges and Discoveries in Childbirth 23:09 The Development of Spinning Babies 30:20 Impact and Accessibility of Spinning Babies 34:40 Trainings and Certifications 37:15 Meeting the Evolving Needs of the Birth Community Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We About Gail: Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®. Spinning Babies® went online in 2001. Over 40 years with birth including 20 years as a homebirth midwife, Gail now writes, teaches, and supports change in the birth paradigm. Back in the day, Gail was kept busy organizing doula program development in hospitals and community non-profits in Minneapolis/St. Paul while training doulas with DONA International approval status. Gail Tully developed the concepts and curriculum that revolutionized our view on the physiological breech. Spinning Babies®, Belly Mapping®, Belly Mapping MethodTM, Resolving Shoulder Dystocia*, and Breech Basics* are Gail Tully originals. Website: https://www.spinningbabies.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinningbabies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinningbabies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spinningbabieslady X: https://twitter.com/spinningbabies
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    39 mins
  • Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals, Rebozo, and Pleasure in Birth with Alejandra Lozano Part 2

    Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals, Rebozo, and Pleasure in Birth with Alejandra Lozano Part 2
    Jan 22 2025
    Ep 132 Description: “Giving birth is like dying away from all your past, and you’ll become a new person that is going to have a lot of new skills. When you close, you give yourself the moment to realize that you're a wise woman now that is becoming a mother.” —Alejandra Lozano Rituals and pleasure— two powerful elements that can transform the birth experience. In the second part of our interview with Alejandra Lozano, we dive deeper into the rituals and pleasure that can transform the birth experience. Alejandra is a dedicated Mexican midwife with over 11 years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her passion for honoring cultural wisdom and empowering women is evident in her work. Tune in as Alejandra shares insights on rebozo, sobada, postpartum closing rituals, and practical tips to cultivate pleasure throughout the childbearing journey. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 03:00 Exploring Rebozo: Its Use and Benefits 07:56 The Role Rituals in Mexican Midwifery 13:37 Practical Tips for Preparing for a Pleasurable Birth 18:46 Join the Orgasmic Birth Program Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We About Alejandra: Alejandra Lozano, is a dedicated Mexican Midwife with over 11 years of experience walking the sacred path of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Alejandra's journey into midwifery began with the birth of her son, Mariano— born at home, in water, and surrounded by midwives. That transformative experience awakened a calling in her heart to walk this path. Her first mentor, her midwife, guided her initial steps. But Alejandra’s thirst for deeper knowledge took her south, where she immersed herself in traditional Mexican midwifery. There, she connected with midwives who taught her ancestral practices such as Sobada (healing massages), Rebozo techniques, herbal medicine, temazcales, and sacred rituals. Each practice, rooted in love and community, shaped the way Alejandra now walks with women. Today, Alejandra combines this ancestral wisdom with her intuition, creating a space of trust, compassion, and connection for the women she serves. She doesn’t consider herself a traditional midwife in the strictest sense—having been born in the city—but her spirit is deeply tied to the roots of our traditions. She continues to travel and learn, bridging the gap between modernity and ancestral wisdom, offering her gifts with reverence for the lineage of birth. In addition, Alejandra is a special friend and our Orgasmic Birth social media Creatrix. She reaches the wisdom of the rebozo in all our doula workshops and is one of our Orgasmic Birth Pracitioners. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alepartera/
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    22 mins
  • Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1

    Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1
    Jan 15 2025
    Ep 130 Description: “Rituals are related to pleasure.” —Alejandra Lozano Rituals have the power to transform the childbirth experience, unlocking deeper layers of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. The journey from pregnancy to postpartum can become a profound rite of passage by honoring ancestral wisdom and incorporating sacred practices. In this episode, we explore how these time-honored traditions can reshape the way we approach one of life's most transformative events. Alejandra Lozano is a dedicated Mexican midwife with over 11 years of experience walking the sacred path of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her own transformative home water birth ignited a deep calling to immerse herself in the richness of traditional Mexican midwifery practices. Tune in as Debra and Alejandra discuss the integration of ancestral rituals in childbirth and postpartum care, exploring the power of practices like Sobada, Herbal Baths, and Rebozo to foster intimacy, connection, and a holistic approach to this life-changing experience. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 04:15 Alejandra’s Birth Experiences 11:12 Post-Birth Transformation 15:04 Connecting with Midwives 18:02 Integrating Rituals into Prenatal Care and Birth 24:44 Supporting Women in Labor with Sobada 28:42 The Role of Touch in Midwifery Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We
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    31 mins
  • Honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day #123forMOMS with Jill Wodnick

    Honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day #123forMOMS with Jill Wodnick
    Jan 14 2025
    Ep 130 Description: “Maternity care is everybody's business, acknowledging the deep need for improvement and making sure that people have something concrete and specific based on where they are and their own journey as a consumer of maternity care.” —Jill Wodnick Maternal health is a global issue that impacts families worldwide. Equitable access to quality care and the right to safe, respectful birth experiences are fundamental human rights. Yet too many mothers continue to face disparities, trauma, and preventable complications. Jill Wodnick is a Lamaze childbirth educator, doula, and maternal health policy expert dedicated to advancing respectful, evidence-based maternity care. She serves on national advisory councils and provides technical assistance to community organizations. Tune in as Jill shares the powerful history and legacy of the 123forMOMS movement, the complex role of doulas and Medicaid reimbursement, as well as strategies for advocating for quality indicators and respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth, and more. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 03:22 Meet Jill- Professional Birth Advocate 08:34 123forMOMS 13:15 Expanding 123forMOMS 20:36 Advocating for Quality Maternity Care 27:34 The Forgotten Chakra Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We Links Mentioned: 💗Doula Medicaid State of the States- Youtube presentation https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2018/01/24/new-jersey-women-more-likely-die-childbirth-first-maternal-health-day/1055741001/ 💗ProPublica-The Last Person You'd Ever Expect to Die in Childbirth https://www.propublica.org/article/die-in-childbirth-maternal-death-rate-health-care-system 💗Tara Hanson Foundation https://www.tarahansenfoundation.com/ 💗Dreeah Austin (NJ mom) https://www.njspotlightnews.org/special-report/why-did-dreeah-austin-die-pregnancy-related-causes-preventable-newark-new-jersey-maternal-deaths-maternal-health-system-gaps/ 💗Lamaze International https://www.lamaze.org/ 💗NJ Maternity Care Report Card: https://www.nj.gov/health/maternal/morbidity/mhh_reportcard/ 💗March of Dimes Signs of Preterm Labor https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/birth/signs-and-symptoms-preterm-labor 💗Preeclampsia Foundation https://www.preeclampsia.org/ Resources: 💗 Become a doula! Debra offers virtual DONA Birth Doula training throughout the year. Learn more and get started on your journey here: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/dona-birth-doula-training 💗Join me in Bali, Indonesia for Eat Pray Doula. Our DONA Birth Doula Training is a unique 7-day retreat for beginning doulas and our Advanced Skills Retreat is perfect for those looking to expand their skillset and nourish themselves amongst like-minded Birthkeepers from around the world. www.eatpraydoula.com
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    31 mins
  • The Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise You

    The Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise You
    Jan 8 2025
    Ep 129 Description: “Your risk factor is what door you enter, your place of birth, and your provider are going to make a significant impact on the type of birth that you will experience.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Every pregnancy comes with decisions that hold more weight than we realize. These choices can influence both short-term outcomes and long-term well-being in surprising ways. Preparing for birth means exploring how various factors align with your personal values and needs so that you can create a safe and empowering birth journey. Discover how birth location (hospital, birth center, or home) and your choice of care providers (obstetricians, midwives, and doulas) impact intervention rates, emotional support, and overall birth outcomes—plus key questions to ask when planning your birth. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 01:46 Location: Hospitals 05:31 Location: Birth Centers 09:14 Location: Home Birth 11:50 Birth Team: Obstetricians 14:21 Birth Team: Midwives 17:17 Birth Team: Doulas 21:30 Key Questions to Ask Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!” Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We
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    26 mins