The Midwife of Healing Podcast

Empirical Midwifery with Alejandra Dydzinsky

Episode Summary: In this enlightening conversation, Alejandra Dydzinsky, an Empirical Midwife, shares her journey through motherhood and Midwifery, emphasizing the importance of self-directed Birth and the need for women to reconnect with their innate power. She discusses the concept of Empirical Midwifery, which prioritizes personal experience over formal titles and highlights the significance of trust and community in the Birthing process. We explore the spiritual nature of Midwifery, the challenges faced by modern Midwives today and the importance of mentorship in fostering a new generation of empowered Birth Guardians. In this episode you will discover: * Empowerment in Birth is crucial for women * How self-directed Birth allows for more authentic experiences * Empirical Midwifery and emphasizing personal experience in Birth * Trust is essential in the Midwifery relationship * Community support enhances the Birthing experience * Midwifery as a spiritual and relational practice. * Women’s need to reconnect with their innate power * The bond with families is vital for Midwives * Mentorship is key for future Midwives. * Cultural perceptions of Birth need to shift About Alejandra Dydzinsky: For Alejandra Dydzinsky, trusting Birth is about far more than confidence, it is an inward journey of self-knowledge, coherence and honesty. Each family we meet in pregnancy, Birth and postpartum is unique, and each of us carries our own way of serving women. Through reflection and shared presence, her practice and teachings explore how we can honour these encounters with responsibility, humility and love, trusting that what is needed already lives within us. Alejandra Dydzinsky is a mother, Empirical Midwife and woman who has lived Birth from the inside out. She Freebirthed all five of her children and has spent the past 17 years supporting women and families through conception, Birth and early childhood. Rooted in the understanding that we are mammals and part of nature, Ale’s work honours the physiological, emotional and relational dimensions of Birth. She believes that how life begins, for both the baby and the family, shapes awareness, connection and the possibility of genuine bonds for a new humanity. Ale walks the path of Midwife, mother and woman with deep intention, choosing this way of being wholeheartedly and authentically. Connect with Alejandra Dydzinsky: Instagram : @alejandra_partera [https://www.instagram.com/alejandra_partera/] Web : www.alejandrapartera.com [http://www.alejandrapartera.com/] About Catalina: Catalina Clark is a Home Birth Midwife based in Sonoma County, California, and the founder of Midwife of Healing. With over a decade of experience in Birth, she walks alongside women and families in reverence for physiologic Birth, trusting the innate intelligence of the body and the sacred bond of MotherBaby. Her work bridges Traditional Midwifery, somatic healing and spiritual ceremony, supporting Birth as a sovereign portal for transformation, remembrance and self-reclamation. Rooted in her own journey through the medical system, Freebirth and motherhood, Catalina now guides others back to their inner knowing. Through Childbirth preparation, Breathwork, mentorship and community care, she invites families into a New Paradigm of Birth. One that is grounded in authenticity, transparency, integrity and love. Support The Midwife of Healing Podcast: The Midwife of Healing Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] is fully self-funded, edited and produced by me, Catalina, alongside my life as a full-time mama and practicing Midwife. Supporting the show helps make this work sustainable so I can continue bringing you high-quality, thoughtful guests and conversations. One way to support the podcast is by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/]. While I’m not offering exclusive paid content at this time, your membership directly supports the production of the show so these conversations can continue to be shared freely. You can also explore discounts on some of my favorite brands and products, prenatal vitamins, supplements, protein powder, beef organ capsules and real-food nourishment that I’ve used for many years in my own life, for my family and within my Midwifery practice. Support the show and explore these deals and resources HERE [https://linktr.ee/catalinaclark?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZ0ISpEIFgDpODh2DphDxhfnQexdQxxHbpc_c9oEDnbGUjv35Aw3sHAnobOo_aem_b7c-B2q4vVo4z5yGhNRJPA]! Connect with Catalina: 📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark [https://www.instagram.com/catalina.clark] 🌐 Website → midwifeofhealing.com [http://midwifeofhealing.com/] 👉 Email → info@midwifeofhealing.com [https://info@midwifeofhealing.com/contact] Sign up for my newsletter [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/o0kmi8sntq]to receive upcoming information and offerings. Listen to The Midwife of Healing Podcast: 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHsWOheeC3LAsHpAIkAK4?si=106a666d0b724415], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MidwifeofHealing]. Experience Quantum Birth Breathwork: ✨ Download the Quantum Birth Breathwork Session [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/store/p/4thtv65uru0tnttw7sfn5lkmsjvrjm] Work with Catalina: 📍 Practicing Home Birth Midwife [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/birth] in West Sonoma County, California Book [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/feel] an individualized 1:1 session to awaken to yourself and the remembrance of your own healing power * Virtual Prenatal Visits * Birth Preparation * Birth Partner Support * Midwife and Doula Mentorship * Postpartum Planning * Birth Story Integration * Ceremonial Breathwork Thank you for being here. It is an honor to walk this path with you. May we continue to remember these ancient and future ways together. 🤍 Get full access to Catalina’s Substack at midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

"Midwifing a Cultural Shift" with Rachelle Seliga of INNATE Traditons

Episode Summary: Our guest Rachelle Seliga [https://www.innatetraditions.com/] is a visionary Midwife, teacher and leader in women’s holistic health and wellness, known for her pioneering work over the past 10 years in INNATE Postpartum Certification Training. [https://www.innatetraditions.com/innate-postpartum-care-certification-training] Prepare to unlock the hidden layers of human consciousness, Birth and parenting as Rachelle Seliga and I take you on a profound exploration of the Quantum energetics of Life throughout the cosmos, the unseen forces guiding parenting through adolescence and the transformation of Birth and postpartum care that we have witnessed in over a decade of cultural shifts. In this conversation you will discover the ways in which society has collectively ignored physiologic postpartum and early childhood attachment, leaving lasting scars. And learn how you, as parents or practitioners, can be part of igniting and reclaiming this truly radical shift. Rachelle reveals the true power of sovereignty, not just as independence but as a balancing act of intimacy and self-trust that can revolutionize your relationship with your children, your community and yourself. This conversation is absolutely essential listening for parents, Midwives, healers and anyone craving a deeper understanding of the Childbirth continuum from the lens of human consciousness and collective transformation. If you’re ready to challenge outdated paradigms and step into a new era of human potential, Rachelle’s wisdom will inspire your journey. Now is the time to align your inner sovereignty with the collective evolution, because our highest potential lies in reclaiming Life as a sacred portal of powerful transformation. Prepare to be inspired, challenged and awakened because this episode promises a deep dive into the spiritual and energetic dimensions of Birth and human evolution. Inside this conversation you will discover: * The deep connection between Birth and postpartum as a portal of evolution and its role in raising the consciousness of humanity * How to navigate the evolution of parenting from early childhood and into the teen years with attunement, trust and respect, avoiding disconnection and rebellion * The systemic barriers preventing the cultural shift towards sovereign, community-based Birth and postpartum caregiving, and the pathways to breaking through them * Why the colonial and modern healthcare systems are rooted in disconnection and how to reimagine a new paradigm rooted in traditional, community-based support * Practical insights into embodying sovereignty in your life, from Birth choices to personal evolution, with tools for navigating societal chaos and inner coherence About Rachelle: Rachelle Seliga is a Mother and a Midwife; dedicated to midwifing a cultural shift through her teachings, trainings, and hands-on experiences.Rachelle lives and works from the understanding that our physiologic design IS our divine design, which IS our “blueprint,” which ARE our original instructions. These different ways to say the SAME thing acknowledge that there is an order, a structure, a map to LIFE that supersedes human will; it is Nature’s Design. Nature’s Design is Rachelle’s Greatest mentor, and her work is grounded in Nature’s Thriving Life Principles.Rachelle is a woman enamored with LIFE and with a burning fire to live into potential. She is currently apprenticing the idea that Ram Dass shared “The world is perfect as it is, including our desire to change it.” This paradox speaks to the heart of Rachelle’s approach: surrendering to what Life asks of us, while holding the focused and directional prayer of our heart’s desires. She values Aliveness, Relationships, Beauty, and Action.Rachelle is the Creator & Director of INNATE Postpartum Care - Certification Training, which has trained hundreds of practitioners, who offer postpartum care to thousands of families worldwide. This year is the 10th year that she has been teaching INNATE Postpartum Care’s Training; which begins April 22nd! Connect with Rachelle: * Website: https://www.innatetraditions.com/ [https://www.innatetraditions.com/] * Instagram: @innatetraditions [https://www.instagram.com/innatetraditions/] About Catalina: Catalina Clark is a Home Birth Midwife based in Sonoma County, California, and the founder of Midwife of Healing. With over a decade of experience in Birth, she walks alongside women and families in reverence for physiologic Birth, trusting the innate intelligence of the body and the sacred bond of MotherBaby. Her work bridges Traditional Midwifery, somatic healing and spiritual ceremony, supporting Birth as a sovereign portal for transformation, remembrance and self-reclamation. Rooted in her own journey through the medical system, Freebirth and motherhood, Catalina now guides others back to their inner knowing. Through Childbirth preparation, Breathwork, mentorship and community care, she invites families into a New Paradigm of Birth. One that is grounded in authenticity, transparency, integrity and love. Support The Midwife of Healing Podcast: The Midwife of Healing Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] is fully self-funded, edited and produced by me, Catalina, alongside my life as a full-time mama and practicing Midwife. Supporting the show helps make this work sustainable so I can continue bringing you high-quality, thoughtful guests and conversations. One way to support the podcast is by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/]. While I’m not offering exclusive paid content at this time, your membership directly supports the production of the show so these conversations can continue to be shared freely. You can also explore discounts on some of my favorite brands and products, prenatal vitamins, supplements, protein powder, beef organ capsules and real-food nourishment that I’ve used for many years in my own life, for my family and within my Midwifery practice. Support the show and explore these deals and resources HERE [https://linktr.ee/catalinaclark?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZ0ISpEIFgDpODh2DphDxhfnQexdQxxHbpc_c9oEDnbGUjv35Aw3sHAnobOo_aem_b7c-B2q4vVo4z5yGhNRJPA]! FREE Resource Self-Directed Birth: Self-Directed Birth [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] is a foundational FREE resource for parents and practitioners who sense that Birth preparation must go deeper. Inside, we explore sovereignty without isolation, physiology beyond ideology, nervous system awareness, altered states of consciousness and relational responsibility, inviting families and caregivers to meet Birth together. This is not a checklist for Birth plans or a formula for achieving “pain-free” labor. It is an orientation toward embodiment, discernment and trust rooted in Self. Download the free Self-Directed Birth Guide ↗ [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] Connect with Catalina: 📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark [https://www.instagram.com/catalina.clark] 🌐 Website → midwifeofhealing.com [http://midwifeofhealing.com/] 👉 Email → info@midwifeofhealing.com [https://info@midwifeofhealing.com/contact] Sign up for my newsletter [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/o0kmi8sntq]to receive upcoming information and offerings. Listen to The Midwife of Healing Podcast: 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHsWOheeC3LAsHpAIkAK4?si=106a666d0b724415], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MidwifeofHealing]. Experience Quantum Birth Breathwork: ✨ Download the Quantum Birth Breathwork Session [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/store/p/4thtv65uru0tnttw7sfn5lkmsjvrjm] Work with Catalina: 📍 Practicing Home Birth Midwife [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/birth] in West Sonoma County, California Book [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/feel] an individualized 1:1 session to awaken to yourself and the remembrance of your own healing power * Virtual Prenatal Visits * Birth Preparation * Birth Partner Support * Midwife and Doula Mentorship * Postpartum Planning * Birth Story Integration * Ceremonial Breathwork Thank you for being here. It is an honor to walk this path with you. May we continue to remember these ancient and future ways together. 🤍 Get full access to Catalina’s Substack at midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

"Mothering Against the Machine" - Brittany Chambers from Good Night Moon Child

Episode Summary What if infant sleep was never meant to be controlled?What if the problem was never the baby, but the system surrounding them? In this conversation, with Brittany Chambers [https://substack.com/profile/133210345-brittany-chambers] we enter into the deeper story beneath sleep training, Birth intervention and the cultural conditioning that has normalized separation between mother and child. Brittany shares her work in reclaiming infant sleep as a biologically driven, relationship-based process that cannot be understood outside the context of Birth, nervous system imprinting and attachment as human being have evolved to thrive through cooperation, complex communication and bonded relationships as social mammals. Together, we explore how early experiences of disconnection shape our sense of safety, our capacity for intimacy and the way we move through the world. As well as how Birth and motherhood is a portal for remembering something ancient and intact. This is far from a conversation just about newborn sleep. It is about soft feminine power, self-sovereignty and what it means for the evolution of human consciousness to raise humans who have never had to abandon themselves in order to belong. We invite you to soften at your triggering edges, to question your belief systems and to come back into right relationship with your heart, your body, your baby and the deeper innate intelligence that has always been within you. Inside this conversation you will discover: * The shared awakening through Birth, infancy and sleep * The imprint of Birth trauma and early separation on attachment and regulation * How cultural conditioning has reshaped infant sleep and mothering * The evolution from attachment-based care to sleep training * The role of systemic control and oppression in parenting norms * Returning to the body as a source of truth and guidance * The power of indigenous wisdom, community and relational care * Practical pathways for self-directed, conscious pregnancy, Birth and parenting About Brittany Chambers Brittany Chambers [https://substack.com/profile/133210345-brittany-chambers] is a mother, writer and the voice behind Good Night Moon Child [https://www.goodnightmoonchild.com/], a reclamation of infant sleep, attachment, co-regulation and the sacred bond between MotherBaby. Her work lives at the intersection of integrative neurobiology, Birth imprinting and de-conditioning from the systems that have taught mothers to mistrust themselves. Through her presence and teachings, Brittany speaks to the inner knowing all women carry; that babies are not meant to be trained and mothers are not meant to be separated from their instincts. She guides families back into relationship, into the body, into the heart and into the truth that connection is the foundation of being human. Connect with Brittany WEBSITE [https://www.goodnightmoonchild.com] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/goodnightmoonchild] SACRED SLEEP [https://www.goodnightmoonchild.com/sacredsleep] INTEGRATIVE INFANT SLEEP FOR PRACTITONERS [https://www.goodnightmoonchild.com/iis-practitioner-training] https://www.goodnightmoonchild.com/iis-practitioner-training About Catalina Clark Catalina Clark is a Home Birth Midwife based in Sonoma County, California, and the founder of Midwife of Healing. With over a decade of experience in Birth, she walks alongside women and families in reverence for physiologic Birth, trusting the innate intelligence of the body and the sacred bond of MotherBaby. Her work bridges Traditional Midwifery, somatic healing and spiritual ceremony, supporting Birth as a sovereign portal for transformation, remembrance and self-reclamation. Rooted in her own journey through the medical system, Freebirth and motherhood, Catalina now guides others back to their inner knowing. Through Childbirth preparation, Breathwork, mentorship and community care, she invites families into a New Paradigm of Birth. One that is grounded in authenticity, transparency, integrity and love. How You Can Support The Midwife of Healing Podcast The Midwife of Healing Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] is fully self-funded, edited and produced by me, Catalina, alongside my life as a full-time mama and practicing Midwife. Supporting the show helps make this work sustainable so I can continue bringing you high-quality, thoughtful guests and conversations. One way to support the podcast is by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/]. While I’m not offering exclusive paid content at this time, your membership directly supports the production of the show so these conversations can continue to be shared freely. You can also explore discounts on some of my favorite brands and products, prenatal vitamins, supplements, protein powder, beef organ capsules and real-food nourishment that I’ve used for many years in my own life, for my family and within my Midwifery practice. Support the show and explore these deals and resources HERE [https://linktr.ee/catalinaclark?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZ0ISpEIFgDpODh2DphDxhfnQexdQxxHbpc_c9oEDnbGUjv35Aw3sHAnobOo_aem_b7c-B2q4vVo4z5yGhNRJPA]! FREE Resource: Self-Directed Birth Self-Directed Birth [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] is a foundational FREE resource for parents and practitioners who sense that Birth preparation must go deeper. Inside, we explore sovereignty without isolation, physiology beyond ideology, nervous system awareness, altered states of consciousness and relational responsibility, inviting families and caregivers to meet Birth together. This is not a checklist for Birth plans or a formula for achieving “pain-free” labor. It is an orientation toward embodiment, discernment and trust rooted in Self. Download the free Self-Directed Birth Guide ↗ [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] Quantum Childbirth Education Quantum Childbirth Education [https://midwifeofhealing.com/learn] is a four-hour experiential class offered in person and online. It is designed for those who want to prepare for Birth as a state of consciousness. Together, we will explore altered states of conciousness, self-directed preparation, nervous system awareness, Breathwork and the relational field of care, supporting parents and practitioners to meet Birth as equals in shared responsibility and trust. This is not a Birth preparation method. It is an invitation to listen more deeply and prepare from within. Learn more or join an upcoming QCBE gathering on May 2 ↗ [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/learn] Connect with Catalina 📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark [https://www.instagram.com/catalina.clark] 🌐 Website → midwifeofhealing.com [http://midwifeofhealing.com/] 👉 Email → info@midwifeofhealing.com [https://info@midwifeofhealing.com/contact] Sign up for my newsletter [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/o0kmi8sntq]to receive upcoming information and offerings. Listen to The Midwife of Healing Podcast: 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHsWOheeC3LAsHpAIkAK4?si=106a666d0b724415], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MidwifeofHealing]. Experience Quantum Birth Breathwork: ✨ Download the Quantum Birth Breathwork Session [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/store/p/4thtv65uru0tnttw7sfn5lkmsjvrjm] Work with Catalina 📍 Practicing Home Birth Midwife [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/birth] in West Sonoma County, California Book [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/feel] an individualized 1:1 session to awaken to yourself and the remembrance of your own healing power * Virtual Prenatal Visits * Birth Preparation * Birth Partner Support * Midwife and Doula Mentorship * Postpartum Planning * Birth Story Integration * Ceremonial Breathwork Thank you for being here. It is an honor to walk this path with you. May we continue to remember these ancient and future ways together. 🤍 Get full access to Catalina’s Substack at midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

"Be A Loving Rock": The Father's Role in Home Birth with Duncan Trussell

Supported by COOKMA: Hey Ya’ll! I’m so excited to introduce the very first aligned ambassador here on The Midwife of Healing Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047], my dear friend Lisa from Cookma [http://www.cookma.co]. In this episode, Duncan shares how he nourished his wife Erin in those early postpartum days, supporting breastfeeding and bonding in the most grounded, practical ways with warm, healing food. Right before she gave Birth, Lisa sent them the Cookma Mama Bundle [https://cookma.co/products/mama-care] to enjoy during that sacred window. And I just have to say I am a huge fan of Cookma in my own home. I send it to all my friends and family. I gift it in postpartum and I offer it to families in my Midwifery Care Community. Because Cookma is healing foods made easy! It’s organic, nourishing, easy on digestion, quite literally the perfect postpartum food. If you’re expecting, supporting someone who is or simply want to stock your freezer with real simple nourishment here’s a link with a special discount just for you! Use code CATALINA for 20% off your order at www.cookma.co [http://www.cookma.co]. How You Can Support The Midwife of Healing Podcast: The Midwife of Healing Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] is fully self-funded, edited and produced by me, Catalina, alongside my life as a full-time mama and practicing Midwife. Supporting the show helps make this work sustainable so I can continue bringing you high-quality, thoughtful guests and conversations. One way to support the podcast is by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/]. While I’m not offering exclusive paid content at this time, your membership directly supports the production of the show so these conversations can continue to be shared freely. You can also explore discounts on some of my favorite brands and products, prenatal vitamins, supplements, protein powder, beef organs and real-food nourishment that I’ve used for many years in my own life, for my family and within my Midwifery practice. Support the show and explore these deals and resources HERE [https://linktr.ee/catalinaclark?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZ0ISpEIFgDpODh2DphDxhfnQexdQxxHbpc_c9oEDnbGUjv35Aw3sHAnobOo_aem_b7c-B2q4vVo4z5yGhNRJPA]! Episode Summary: Somewhere in the infinite spiral of human existence, between the mystery of consciousness and the chaos of modern life, there is a moment where everything begins; Birth! The great portal where a new human arrives and where parents themselves are reborn. But in our modern world, Birth has been wrapped in fluorescent lights, paperwork and protocols that often forget the ancient truth at the center of it all. What happens when a father wakes up to that truth? What happens when someone who has experienced the hospital system begins asking deeper questions about what Birth really is? In this episode we explore those questions with comedian, philosopher-jester and cosmic explorer Duncan Trussell [https://www.duncantrussell.com/], who shares the journey that led him and his family from three hospital Births into the powerful and deeply human experience of Home Birth. Together we talk about Birth, masculinity, consciousness, family and the strange miracle of being alive at all. About Duncan Trussell: Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, writer and host of the widely loved Duncan Trussell Family Hour [https://www.duncantrussell.com/episodes] podcast, where conversations about consciousness, spirituality and the mysteries of human existence unfold through humor and curiosity. He is also the co-creator and voice of the animated Netflix series The Midnight Gospel, which explores death, rebirth, meditation and human consciousness through surreal storytelling. Beyond comedy, Duncan is a devoted father of four whose own experiences navigating both hospital and Home Birth opened a new dimension of understanding about family, responsibility and the sacred nature of bringing life into the world. Listen to The Duncan Trussle Family Hour Podcast HERE [https://www.duncantrussell.com/episodes]. Duncan Trussell Tour Dates HERE [https://www.duncantrussell.com/tour]. About Catalina: I am a woman, mother, daughter, sister, Midwife and student on the healing path. With over 11 years of experience in Birth, I have found my way home to supporting women in alignment with the natural world and the power of Physiologic Birth. As a Home Birth Midwife in Sonoma County, I am devoted to walking with families in trust, reverence and love. I am here to walk with you along your path, to love you wherever you are and support you on your personal journey. I am not here to fix you or tell you what to do. To heal is to reclaim and reweave the fabric of your True Self back into your being, perfect and complete just as you are. When co-creating together we are stepping into a mutual relationship of universal love and trust with each other, ourselves and the divine. Self-Directed Birth: Self-Directed Birth [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] is a foundational FREE resource for parents and practitioners who sense that Birth preparation must go deeper. Inside, we explore sovereignty without isolation, physiology beyond ideology, nervous system awareness, altered states of consciousness and relational responsibility, inviting families and caregivers to meet Birth together. This is not a checklist for Birth plans or a formula for achieving “pain-free” labor. It is an orientation toward embodiment, discernment and trust rooted in Self. Download the free Self-Directed Birth Guide ↗ [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/selfdirectedbirth] Quantum Childbirth Education: Quantum Childbirth Education [https://midwifeofhealing.com/learn] is a four-hour experiential class offered in person and online. It is designed for those who want to prepare for Birth as a state of consciousness. Together, we will explore altered states of birth, self-directed preparation, nervous system awareness, Breathwork and the relational field of care, supporting parents and practitioners to meet Birth as equals in shared responsibility and trust. This is not a Birth preparation method. It is an invitation to listen more deeply and prepare from within. Learn more or join an upcoming QCBE gathering on May 2 ↗ [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/learn] Midwifing the Midwife: Into the Quantum Paradigm: A 3-month mentorship for Midwives and Birth Guardians [https://midwifeofhealing.com/midwifingthemidwife]Midwifing the Midwife: Into the Quantum Paradigm is a longer, slower mentorship for those feeling the call to practice beyond protocol, performance and hierarchy. Over three months, we will gather in weekly live calls, reflective inquiry, shared dialogue and embodied practices to tend the inner work of Midwifery, discernment, presence and ethical sovereignty. This space is for practitioners who know that the future of Midwifery will not be built through more control and competition, but through deeper listening, authenticity, transparency, integrity and trust. Learn more about the mentorship ↗ [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/midwifingthemidwife] - Enrolling this fall! Connect with Catalina: 📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark [https://www.instagram.com/catalina.clark] 🌐 Website → midwifeofhealing.com [http://midwifeofhealing.com] 👉 Email → info@midwifeofhealing.com [https://info@midwifeofhealing.com/contact] Sign up for my newsletter [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/o0kmi8sntq]to receive upcoming information and offerings. ✨ Listen to The Midwife of Healing Podcast: 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHsWOheeC3LAsHpAIkAK4?si=106a666d0b724415], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MidwifeofHealing]. Experience Quantum Birth Breathwork: ✨ Download the Quantum Birth Breathwork Session [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/store/p/4thtv65uru0tnttw7sfn5lkmsjvrjm] Work with Catalina: 📍 Practicing Home Birth Midwife [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/birth] in West Sonoma County, California Book [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/feel] an individualized 1:1 session to awaken to yourself and the remembrance of your own healing power * Virtual Prenatal Visits * Birth Preparation * Birth Partner Support * Midwife and Doula Mentorship * Postpartum Planning * Birth Story Integration * Ceremonial Breathwork Thank you for being here. It is an honor to walk this path with you. May we continue to remember these ancient and future ways together. 🤍 Get full access to Catalina’s Substack at midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cognitive Dissonance in Midwifery Today with Dr. Stuart Fischbein “Birthing Instincts”

A Note Before You Read: If my work supports you, if these conversations, reflections and teachings bring clarity, resonance or remembrance on your path then I invite you to consider becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber [https://midwifeofhealing.substack.com/]. Your support will directly sustain the podcast and the immense energy, time, resources and care this work requires of me, making possible what is coming in the new year. Thank you for being part of this unfolding. Episode #11: Cognitive Dissonance in Midwifery Today with Dr. Stuart Fischbein "Birthing Instincts" In this final episode of the year on the Midwife of Healing Podcast, I sit in conversation with Dr. Stu, my first clinical preceptor in Midwifery school. Though not a Midwife, Dr. Stu played a pivotal role in shaping my early understanding of Maternity Care, Birth & Midwifery through witnessing clinical cases, ultrasounds, second opinions, breech and twin pregnancies, VBACs and Home Births labeled to be too “high risk” by state regulations, yet revealing themselves as normal physiologic variations. Together, this conversation opens a deeper inquiry into cognitive dissonance, not only within medicalized Birth and state politics, but within the heart and soul of modern Midwifery itself. Topics explored: - Cognitive dissonance in Birth systems and ideology - Fear, licensure and litigation in modern Midwifery - Trusting Birth beyond regulation - The medical model entering Home Birth - Autonomy, sovereignty, and informed choice - Why Midwifery must evolve to serve mothers first This episode is a loving, honest reckoning and a call forward into a New Paradigm of Birth where mothers and families are truly in control. With love, Catalina Clark - Midwife of Healing About Dr. Stu: Stuart James Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared. Connect with Dr. Stu: Follow him on Instagram @birthinginstincts [https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/]. He can be reached via the websites www.birthinginstincts.com [http://www.birthinginstincts.com/] & www.birthinginstinctspodcast.com [http://www.birthinginstinctspodcast.com/] Connect with Catalina: 📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark [https://www.instagram.com/catalina.clark] 🌐 Website → catalinaclarkbirth.com [https://www.catalinaclarkbirth.com/] 👉 Email → catalinaclarkbirth@gmail.com [http://catalinaclarkbirth@gmail.com/] Sign up for my newsletter [https://catalinaclark.myflodesk.com/o0kmi8sntq]to receive upcoming information and offerings. ✨ Listen to the Midwife of Healing Podcast: 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwife-of-healing-podcast/id1822099047] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHsWOheeC3LAsHpAIkAK4?si=106a666d0b724415], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MidwifeofHealing]. 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