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Born Wild Podcast

Sophia Henderson
Midwifery
Home Birth
Placentophagy
Placenta Care
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Health
Cultural Practices
Women's Health
Lotus Birth
Free Birth
Informed Consent
Pregnancy
Pelvic Floor Health
Iron Absorption
Breech Birth
Vaccines
Unassisted Birth
Childbirth Education
Birth Trauma

Conversations with Midwives surrounding pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Wouldn't it be wild if there were no rules, we had true autonomy, and our loyalty was only to the families we serve? This is a safe space to process experiences without judgement. Questioning what it means to be midwives through continuous self reflection. Remembering what it means to be Born Wild.

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In this episode of The Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Laurisa Paul, RN and founder of Girls Who Know, to explore how early education shapes women’s relationships with their bodies and birth.

Laurisa shares her personal journey through mult... more

In this episode, Sophia sits down with Liz Eidelman, a birth doula and mom of two, who shares her powerful journey through two very different birth experiences. After a traumatic first birth and unexpected NICU stay, Liz entered her second pregnancy ... more

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Jessica Malmberg, an LMFT and trauma and grief specialist who supports families through pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and birth trauma. Jessica shares her own story of losing... more

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In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia, and her students, Aly, and Eva, share a February recap from the practice, including two beautiful and surprisingly quick births. They reflect on a second-time mama who worried about repeating her long... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Eidelman
Dona birth doula, mother of two
Independent doula in New Jersey
Episode: From Birth Trauma to Doula | NICU, Fear & Healing
Jessica Malmberg
Trauma and grief specialist focusing on reproductive loss, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma
Self-employed / Therapist
Episode: How to Support Pregnancy and Infant Loss | Grief, Trauma, and Healing
Natasha Nazerali
German New Medicine Educator
Germanische Heilkunde / German New Medicine education
Episode: German New Medicine: Understanding Your Child’s Symptoms
Karen Miller-Hahn
An experienced ultrasound technician with 25 years of experience in the field, specializing in obstetrics and vascular imaging.
Episode: 148. The Heart Behind the Scan: Karen Han’s Story
Lily Nichols
Registered dietitian and diabetes educator
Author of Real Food for Pregnancy
Episode: 147. Real Food for Real Moms with Lily Nichols
Sarah Thompson
Author and functional medicine practitioner specializing in maternity care
Functional Maternity Clinic
Episode: 146. Whole-Body Pregnancy Care: A Functional Medicine Conversation with Sarah Thompson
Dr. Victoria Flores
An experienced obstetrician and home birth provider specializing in breech and twin births
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Episode: 142. Trailblazing Breech & Twin Home Births with Dr. Victoria Flores
Amber Brown
Birth and family photographer in Sacramento, California, specializing in documenting home births.
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Episode: 139. Beyond the Lens: Amber Brown on Birth Photography
Emilie Martin
Founder of Motherheard, former therapist, and mother
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Episode: 136. The Sacred Transition of Matrescence with Emilie Martin of Motherheard

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Sophia Henderson
Host of Born Wild Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Listening to the Born Wild Podcast feels like coming home to something ancient and sacred that we’ve almost forgotten—but our bones still remember.

    Each episode is a reclamation—a weaving of truth, sovereignty, and the raw power of undisturbed birth. These are not just birth stories. They are transmissions. They remind us that birth is not a medical event to be managed, but a wild, holy rite of passage to be honored.

    As a midwife and a mother, I find myself nodding, laughing, crying, and sayin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwife of Healing
    United States9 months ago
  • Calmness of home birth

    If you are curious about home birth then this if the right place to be! This podcast is so encouraging and so educational. It can really help you understand how calm the preparation of home birth can be. I know for me it can be overwhelming with how many things there are to listen and educate yourself on but this podcast allows you to feel right at home when listening to the different birth experiences and education.

    I absolutely love this podcast. I started listening to this podcast when I go... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaylie Michaela
    United States9 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Anyone Considering Home Birth!

    Born Wild Podcast is an incredible resource for anyone curious about or planning a home birth. It’s informative, inspiring, and filled with real, heartfelt stories from families who’ve welcomed their babies at home. I especially loved hearing other birth stories during my pregnancy, it helped me feel more confident and empowered for my own experience. I was even lucky enough to be featured on the podcast to share my home birth story!

    Sophia and Lea are not only amazing hosts but also incredible... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaylashock
    United States9 months ago
  • So helpful!

    Love this podcast for not only educational topics but also being able to hear birth stories! It’s so helpful to hear the real and raw of what home-birth and childbirth looks like. Highly recommend. Especially for first time moms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteshaB
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love these women! As an aspiring midwife, I appreciate the topics covered and find the stories and insights so valuable! Look forward to when new episodes show up. Please keep it going and I would love to hear more about the lifestyle of a midwife too and more traditional and hands off approaches <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bwilde90
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, real-world birth stories and supportive community.
Guests are described as authentic and knowledgeable, offering compassionate perspectives on maternity care.
Audience notes the hosts' empathy and expertise, making complex topics feel accessible.
The show feels like a sacred space for discussions around birth and autonomy.

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How to Support Pregnancy and Infant Loss | Grief, Trauma, and Healing
Q: Will you please introduce yourself to the listeners?
Jessica Malmberg introduces herself as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a trauma and grief specialist who works with reproductive loss, pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and birth trauma in the San Francisco Bay Area.
37 Weeks, Waters Broke Early, 7-Hour Home Birth (Baby Came Before Midwives)
Q: What was the most transformative moment during the labor?
She describes the deep, meditative state, the breath-led process, and the sense of holding by Dane, which created a safe space that allowed the baby to move through the birth canal with minimal pushing.
Home Birth Story: 84-Hour Labor, 3-Hour Birth, and Hard-Won Postpartum Wisdom
Q: Where did you start on your path to birth work and midwifery?
I turned from academic studies on hospital birth maltreatment into a personal journey that led me to Midwives College of Utah and apprenticeship, shaping my path toward home birth and doula work.
147. Real Food for Real Moms with Lily Nichols
Q: What can postpartum moms do to rebuild their nutrient stores after pregnancy?
Lily suggests focusing on protein intake and preparing nutrient-dense meals ahead of time for better postpartum recovery.
147. Real Food for Real Moms with Lily Nichols
Q: How did you get to be where you are today? Like what led you down this path?
Lily Nichols explains that she decided early on to study nutrition and that her awareness of the flaws in dietary guidelines motivated her career in women's health.

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A provocative exploration of midwifery, pregnancy, and maternal health from a practical, experience-driven angle. Episodes emphasize traditional birth practices, home birth, and patient-centered care, often featuring practicing midwives, obstetricians with alternative viewpoints, birth photographers, and other motherhood-focused professionals. Listeners likely value autonomy in birth, holistic wellness, and the social and policy dimensions of maternity care, with a strong emphasis on community support and informed decision-making. The show stands out for its candid storytelling, advocacy for birth autonomy, and willingness to challenge conventional medical models while centering families and birth workers in the conversation.

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1. Birthing Instincts
2. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
3. Down to Birth
4. Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
5. Healing Birth

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Recent guests on Born Wild Podcast include:

1. Liz Eidelman
2. Jessica Malmberg
3. Natasha Nazerali
4. Karen Miller-Hahn
5. Lily Nichols
6. Sarah Thompson
7. Dr. Victoria Flores
8. Amber Brown

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