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Healing Birth

Diana Forsell Tayan
Home Birth
Pregnancy
Maternal Health
Birth Trauma
Free Birth
Postpartum Care
Midwifery
Motherhood
Alternative Health
Feminine Empowerment
Grief and Loss
Physiological Birth
Emotional Healing
Trauma
Childbirth Trauma
Hospital Birth
Caesarean Birth
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
Emotional Healing In Birth
Breech Birth

Conscious conversations about birth, rooted in trusting the inherent wisdom of our bodies.

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Artwork for Healing Birth

Latest Episodes

Jackie entered her pregnancy with an unquestioning faith that the medical system knew best how to manage her care, and ensure the safe delivery of her baby. During prenatal discussions with her doctor, she made it clear from the start, before she had... more

Shiloa returns to the podcast to share the story of her fifth baby's birth, a deeply intimate homebirth with only her husband by her side. What started as a joke early in pregnancy—"maybe I just won't call the midwife"—quietly revealed itself as trut... more

After leaving an unhealthy relationship, Theresa made a solemn vow to herself: she would never again say yes when her intuition told her no, or no when it told her yes.

So when she became pregnant with her first baby, she knew the conventional, con... more

Joli sat down with me in person to share her incredible first birth story, a first for this podcast!

Raised hearing her mother speak so positively about her own home births, Joli always envisioned a similar path for herself. When it came time to we... more

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Recent Guests

Erica Manto Paulson
Doula, childbirth educator, clinical hypnotherapist, prenatal bonding specialist
NurtureSensee / Cincinnati, Ohio
Episode: Why Birth Can Feel So Overwhelming, and What Actually Helps
Jordan Musser
Writer focusing on childbirth experiences and healing.
Episode: When Birth Isn't Healing
Leisa Masters
A fierce critic of the maternity care system and an advocate for mothers
Episode: Becoming a Birthworker with Leisa Masters
Tere Marie Martini
A doula and holistic reproductive health educator
Cycle Alchemist
Episode: A First Time Mom Has an Orgasmic Birth

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Stories as medicine

    This is one of my favorite podcasts by far. The power and wisdom in these stories is indescribable. Birth is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekgetter
    United States10 months ago
  • Healing birth stories

    This is such a safe space for women, I love it here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sampraat
    Canadaa year ago
  • Such a gift

    This podcast is a true gift to all its listeners. Providing a platform for women to share their stories of transformation and to inspire others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bebaeater123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such an important message

    Healing Birth is such a valuable podcast, sharing a message of hope and healing amongst so much birth trauma.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJM700
    Australiaa year ago
  • Healing

    Listening to this podcast was an important part of my own journey to freebirth and wild pregnancy. Being able to witness others’ positive journeys was exactly what I needed. Thank you for also having me on to then share my own positive birth story in the hopes that I can also positively impact someone else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Careykalkwarf
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for its empathetic interviewing and non-judgmental tone.
Guests share powerful, healing narratives that validate many birth experiences.
The host creates a safe, supportive space for diverse birth stories.
Listeners appreciate the practical and emotional guidance around home birth and trauma recovery.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Intuition Leads You to Transfer: A Planned Freebirth, Twin Cesarean, and Healing the Trauma
Q: May I just ask a question?
The host opens with a question, prompting the guest to share her choices, fears, and reflections on labor plans and later medical decisions.
The Birth Was Beautiful. Postpartum Was Hard.
Q: Can you describe the identity shift from maiden to mother and how you managed it?
The guest describes a profound identity shift, including feeling overwhelmed and trading personal time for the demands of a new child. She emphasizes preparing mentally and emotionally for this transition, seeking therapy, and recognizing that support systems and routines (like finding time to exercise and seek space) are crucial to maintaining her own well-being while caring for her child.
The Birth Was Beautiful. Postpartum Was Hard.
Q: What was it like integrating the birth experience into the immediate postpartum days?
The immediate postpartum was overwhelmingly focused on love for the baby, but the long-term reality and mental load became apparent when balancing breastfeeding, pumping, work, and limited family support. Therapy and building a support system helped, along with practical steps like a meal plan and enlisting help to create space for self-care.
Rejecting Fear: Celine's Homebirth After Cesarean (HBAC)
Q: What was the pivotal moment during the actual birth?
The moment when the baby began to crown and the doula arrived; the mother was in a flow state in the bath, guiding her own pushing with calm confidence, and the doula's timely presence supported the process without taking over.
Rejecting Fear: Celine's Homebirth After Cesarean (HBAC)
Q: How did you prepare emotionally and practically for this birth?
I engaged in trauma healing, reduced exposure to fear-inducing media, joined women's circles, listened to empowering birth podcasts, and planned a minimal-intervention birth with chosen support people who respected my choices.

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Conversations center on birth experiences, trauma healing, and empowered choice, with a strong emphasis on home birth, unmedicated birth, and navigating medical systems. Episodes frequently feature personal birth journeys—often highlighting trauma, loss, and recovery—alongside themes like doula support, midwifery, postpartum healing, and community influence. The show stands out for its compassionate, trauma-informed lens and a consistent focus on autonomy, informed consent, and women supporting one another through diverse birth narratives.

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1. The Great Birth Rebellion
2. Birthing Instincts
3. Down to Birth
4. Pain Free Birth
5. The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole

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Healing Birth launched 6 years ago and published 261 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Erica Manto Paulson
2. Jordan Musser
3. Leisa Masters
4. Tere Marie Martini

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