Ep 121 Description:

“If we mentally prepare ourselves for even the unknown and not think we know everything, that's the first step into just being okay with any direction that happens.” —Rachael Van Schoick

Maintaining a balanced body and pelvic health is crucial for a positive pregnancy and birth experience. Proper alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor awareness can help facilitate an easier labor and postpartum recovery. Integrating holistic wellness practices throughout the childbearing year can empower women to embrace this transformative journey with confidence.

This week, we are joined by Rachael Van Schoick. Rachael is a dedicated mother, a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, and a certified birth doula and licensed massage therapist. Drawing on her background in osteopathy, Rachel offers personalized care to expectant and new mothers, helping them achieve physical and emotional balance.

In this episode, Rachael shares the challenges she faced during and after pregnancy and how her healing journey inspired her to become a doula. Listen in as Debra and Rachael discuss the "balanced system" approach to birth and pregnancy, the importance of postpartum care and healing, Rachael’s programs that support new mothers in reconnecting with their bodies, and more.

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Episode Highlights:

02:31 Rachel’s First Birth

07:56 Rachel’s Second Birth

12:55 Emotional and Physical Healing Journey Postpartum

16:55 Pelvic Floor Therapy

21:33 Becoming a Doula

24:24 Balance Approach to Pregnancy and Birth Preparation

30:36 Rachel’s Postpartum Program

Ep 120 Description:

“When you know what you stand for, then you can know what you don't stand for, and you can start to make those boundaries to be more on a rested path than off a rested path.” —Karen Brody

Rest is not merely a luxury, but a vital necessity for our well-being. When we prioritize rest, we open ourselves up to profound personal growth and the possibility of profound transformation. Discover how the power of rest can unlock new levels of resilience, creativity, and connection within ourselves in this week’s episode.

Karen Brody is the author of the acclaimed book "Daring to Rest" and the founder of the Daring to Rest method, a groundbreaking approach that has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power through the practice of yoga Nidra meditation. As a respected voice in the realm of maternal wellness, Brody's insights and expertise have inspired a global community to prioritize rest and self-care.

Listen in as Karen shares her transformative birth experiences, her journey from community organizer to playwright, the importance of rest in postpartum recovery and everyday life, what yoga Nidra is and its benefits, and her free monthly "Yes to Rest" gatherings and a 40-day daring to rest program to encourage women to prioritize rest for their well-being and that of their families.

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Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

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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:

04:29 Meet Karen

10:36 Transition to Advocacy

17:31 The Role of Rest and Yoga Nidra

29:54 Tips for Practicing Yoga Nidra

33:21 DARE to Rest

Ep 119 Description:

“As a doula, the work always starts within. Follow the seeds of curiosity.” —Tessa Catto

Labor induction is a common medical intervention, but it doesn't have to mean the loss of your birth dreams. With the right mindset and support, induction can be an empowering experience that allows you to take an active role in your child's arrival. Navigating induction requires understanding your options and making informed choices to align with your birth preferences.

Tessa Catto is a birth doula, orgasmic birth practitioner, and artist who brings a holistic, empowered approach to supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Drawing on her own transformative experience with an induction of labor, Tessa offers invaluable insights on maintaining control and finding pleasure, even when birth doesn’t unfold as originally planned.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives about empowered induction, using art and creativity to support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and the role of pleasure and self-trust in the transformative experiences of motherhood.

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Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

06:50 Navigating Induction and Making Empowered Choices

13:35 Lessons Learned and Becoming a Doula

19:19 Tips for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

22:09 Exploring Your Own Pleasure

• Become a doula! Debra offers virtual DONA Birth Doula trainings throughout the year. Learn more and get started on your journey here: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/dona-birth-doula-training

• If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra’s Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-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 likeminded Birthkeepers from around the world. www.eatpraydoula.com

Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world! www.orgasmicbirth.com

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Thank you for being part of our community that believes in embracing pleasure, empowerment, and transformation in birth and beyond. We love hearing from you, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, questions, or stories with us!

Wishing you love, pleasure, and powerful births,
The Orgasmic Birth Podcast Team 💖

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Ep 118 Description:

“This [orgasmic birth] is not a luxury. It is a necessity, and it is your right to claim for it.” —Mahika Irina

Giving birth is not a solitary experience— it is a sacred rite of passage that women have traditionally shared with a community of support. Far from a luxury, this communal approach to childbirth is a necessity for women to reclaim the pleasure, power, and joy inherent in the birthing process.

Mahika's journey is a testament to the transformative potential of an empowered birth experience. After welcoming her daughter with the guidance of a doula, Mahika felt inspired to become a passionate birth worker herself, dedicated to empowering other women on their path to motherhood.

In this episode, Mahika shares her journey from a birth mom to a birth doula, how she created an orgasmic birth for herself, the role of tapping into the innate wisdom of the female body, the power of finding a supportive community, tips on preparing for a pleasurable orgasmic birth, plus much more.

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Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

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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:

03:15 Discovering Orgasmic Birth

10:56 Orgasmic Birth is a REAL Experience

13:26 Channeling the Orgasmic Sounds and the Power of Intention

20:17 The Most Powerful Moment

22:47 From Birth to Birth Doula

27:48 Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth: Tips and Strategies

31:45 How Mahika Can Help You

Ep 117 Description:

“This is rEvolutionary, small r, Big E. It's time that we break down the barriers, challenge the status quo, and empower everyone that works in birth and families as well to embrace the power of pleasure in birth.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

The way we approach childbirth is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days of solely focusing on pain and fear. Instead, a revolutionary movement is emerging that celebrates the potential for pleasure, intimacy, and joy during this transformative experience.

Tune in to this week’s episode and uncover the groundbreaking research that supports the integration of pleasure into the birthing process and discover how honoring the body's natural hormonal rhythms can lead to safer, more empowering, and orgasmic births.

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:

00:40 Why Pleasure is Essential Every Day

05:01 Why I’m a Pioneer in This Work

06:24 My Upcoming Article: The Science, Hormones, and Sexuality in Childbirth

08:54 The Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Community: Building a Movement

10:37 Educating and Connecting Birth Practitioners

13:06 Staying Dedicated to the Mission

Ep 116 Description:

“You will only save what you love.” —Angelika Rodler

Embracing the natural rhythms of the body and celebrating the power of our feminine side can lead to more fulfilling and empowered births. Therefore, reclaiming the joy and sensuality of childbirth is essential in transforming the way we approach this profound life event.

In this episode, Debra sits with Angelika Rodler, the head of the doulas of Austria and a passionate childbirth educator. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for a more holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Tune in as Angelika shares her journey from experiencing her own births to becoming a prominent doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding advisor. Debra and Angelika also dive into the fascinating history of the clitoris and its role in childbirth, the importance of understanding our bodies to enhance both pleasure and power during birth, a unique approach to creating hand-crafted yonis, and how this exercise helps doulas and women alike to connect deeply with their anatomy and sexuality.

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:

02:12 A Changed Woman After Birth

09:12 The World is Waiting for Doulas

15:11 Love Your Yonis

19:13 Talk to the Pussy

21:20 Clitoris and Pleasure in Birth and Life

Ep 115 Description:

“The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything. If we are in the lack, we manifest more lack. And if we are satisfied, then the beautiful things can come in.” —Amira Gorski

In our society, pleasure is often seen as frivolous or indulgent, something to be denied or delayed in pursuit of more "practical" goals. We're taught that hard work, sacrifice, and delayed gratification are the keys to success and abundance. But what if pleasure itself was the path to true prosperity?

Amira Gorski is a leading voice in the orgasmic birth and pleasure coaching movement. As the founder of Lustgeburt, she helps women and couples unlock the transformative power of pleasure to manifest abundance in all areas of their lives.

Tune in as Debra and Amira dive deep into how pleasure can be valuable not only in sexuality but also in other aspects of our lives, the transformative role of surrender in navigating the intense physical and emotional challenges, the need to break down blockages and trauma to create a more open and receptive energy, how to increase pleasure, and the intersection between pleasure and financial freedom.

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 The Beauty of “Lust”

12:32 Experiencing Orgasmic Birth for the First Time

16:43 How Birth is Meant to Be

22:19 A Good Form of Preparation

27:25 Pleasure is a Huge Concept

32:47 Pleasure is Self-Love

Ep 114 Description:

“We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good.” —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza

Pleasure is not just a nice-to-have in birth - it's a vital sign of a healthy, empowered experience. Yet for too long, our culture has suppressed and shamed the very idea of pleasure during one of life's most transformative moments.

However, the groundbreaking research of Dr. Elisabeth Balaza is changing that narrative. Dr. Elisabeth is a reproductive anthropologist and the Principal Investigator of The Birth Pleasure Study. As the founder of Sorada Research & Consulting, she is committed to disrupting the status quo and making her work on pleasure, sexuality, and reproductive justice useful to everyday birthing people and their families.

Join this week’s conversation as Debra and Dr. Elisabeth share how prioritizing pleasure, joy, and bodily autonomy at birth can transform the maternity care system, why pleasure is a fundamental part of birth justice, the 5 different forms of pleasure, how the environment and support system around the birthing person greatly impacts their ability to access pleasure and physiologic birth, an important call-to-action for medical provider, and why developing a "birth pleasure management plan" can help birthing people feel empowered and in control.

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:

03:15 A Discussion About the Birthing Body

10:48 Reframing Our Thinking About Enjoyment and Pleasure

17:22 The Role of Providers

22:58 Focus on Feeling Good, Not Alleviating Bad

29:11 Trust Your Birthing Body