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Born Free Method: The Podcast

Nathan Riley, MD, Father of 2
Midwifery
Home Birth
Childbirth
Obstetrics
Informed Consent
Maternal Health
Women's Health
Maternity Care
Breastfeeding
Breech Birth
Community Support
Gut Health
Vaccination Schedule
Autism
Hysterectomy
Vaginal Breech Birth
Nutrition
COVID Vaccine
Pregnancy Loss
Hepatitis B Vaccine

There are a lot of birth-related podcasts out there. But here you are...considering this one! As with all of our projects at Born Free Method, this project is one of a kind. If you are fed up with modern maternity care, stop grumbling and groaning and take action! This podcast can lead the way. Somehow we manage to blend birth, spirituality, medicine, fitness, ecology, ceremony, psychedelia, psych... more

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Hamilton Souther has lived in the Peruvian Amazon for two decades, and it took him 14 years of intensive training to get to a place where he felt he could fully accept his role as a facilitator of plant medicine visionary experiences.I have learning ... more

I met Maryn Azoff and Patrick Surdam through their Vocal Transformation program. Well…to be clear…my wife found them on Instagram and went to Costa Rica on a whim to workshop with them for a week, and it changed her life and mine as a result.

Maryn ... more

Sara Rosser, CPM, and I (Nathan Riley, MD), reunited in Florida for an organizing meeting ahead of the 2026 Born Free Twins-Breech Gathering, which takes place in Austin, TX, November 12-15, 2026. While we were awaiting the rest of our amazing team, ... more

Ann-Emilie Augustinus is a Danish midwife or, in her native language, jordemoder, which literally translates to “earth mother”. Ann-Emilie and I connected as a consequence of ongoing limitations to midwifery practice in Denmark. At present, midwives ... more

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Recent Guests

Maryn Azoff
Professional singer, co-creator of Vocal Transformation
Vocal Transformation
Episode: The Voice as Sacred Instrument: Icaros, Plant Spirits, and Vocal Transformation
Patrick Surdam
Professional musician, co-creator of Vocal Transformation, Chirongo teacher
Vocal Transformation
Episode: The Voice as Sacred Instrument: Icaros, Plant Spirits, and Vocal Transformation
Ann-Emilie Augustinus
Danish midwife
Private midwifery practice in Denmark
Episode: Ann-Emelie Augustinus: Danish Midwifery, a Rich Tradition, is Becoming a Thing of the Past
Rudi Verspoor
Original homeopathist with focus on Heilkunst and Hahnemann's methods
Heilkunst / Heilkunst Practioner
Episode: Rudi Verspoor: Lost in Dilution - Reclaiming Hahnemann's True Vision of Homeopathy
Hadhee Jah
A traditional midwife and birthkeeper from the Maldives, now living in Australia
Author and post-partum doula
Episode: Hadhee Jah: Traditional midwifery is losing ground, a conversation with The Last Birthkeeper
Hamilton Souther
Expert in Amazonian plant medicine and visionary plant medicine practices.
Blue Morpho
Episode: Maestro Hamilton Souther: Plant Medicine, Sorcery, Shamanigans, and Liberation from Trauma
Andy Schoonover
Founder of CrowdHealth
CrowdHealth
Episode: Andy Schoonover: Reengaging the Consumer with the Cost of Healthcare with the founder of CrowdHealth
Edmund Knighton, PhD
Pre and perinatal psychologist, yogi, Waldorf educator
Episode: Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 4) - Sacred Polarities: The Ra Material, Steiner, and a Man’s Work in Conception, Childbirth and Beyond
Dr. Larry Palevsky
A pediatrician with over 20 years of experience and a focus on holistic medical practices
drpalevsky.com
Episode: Dr. Larry Palevsky: the Pediatrician You Didn't Know You Needed

Host

Nathan Riley
Host of a holistic approach to maternity and childbirth, blending expertise in obstetrics and a passion for natural birth practices.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 624 ratings
  • Doctors Are Waking Up

    It is truly amazing to see doctors waking up and opening their eyes. As someone who works in mental health, I know first hand the atrocities that happen in the name of “health care” and I made it my mission to find something outside of that “so called healthcare system” that REALLY works, so are doctors like Nathan Riley. It just warms my heart! He gets it! And I am so happy to have another brilliant mind I can learn from. Highly recommend this podcast! And his birth work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Healwithkristin
    United States3 months ago
  • Finally- a place for intelligent conversations about birth!

    Obstetric care in the US has long been a practice full of malpractice, misinformation, lack of research, and ineffective old-school policies and procedures. As a nurse, birth worker, and a mother, I love learning from and being inspired by Dr. Nathan Riley! This podcast and his teachings are evidence-based, real science, liturgical and nuanced. There’s yet to be an episode I haven’t enjoyed. All are so thought-provoking. I loved his recent episode with his mom. It’s beautiful to see a family of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ellie.hester
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast but

    What’s with the most recent episode’s title? Do we really need another “father” of women’s experiences?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abbxjdksmenana
    Canada2 years ago
  • As BCST I love

    Thank you for your conversation with Gail T and Nicole M. I practice biodynamic craniosacral and am delighted for the accessibility of this conversation and its affirmation of bodies' and babies' intelligence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heartsacred
    United States2 years ago
  • Latest episode a tough listen

    While children are being murdered in the world we hear someone speaking of love and human interaction, no mention of the genocide the country he comes from is commiting. Very disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pjd1981
    Ireland2 years ago

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The podcast is considered a valuable resource for both parents and birth professionals seeking alternative approaches to childbirth.
Listeners praise the host for championing informed choices and holistic practices in maternity care.
Some negative feedback suggests occasional dissatisfaction with specific episode content or titles.
There is a strong appreciation for the diverse topics covered and the expertise of the guests.

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Rudi Verspoor: Lost in Dilution - Reclaiming Hahnemann's True Vision of Homeopathy
Q: Why do you think randomized controlled trials aren't appropriate for studying homeopathy the way you practice it?
Because true efficacy hinges on a causal relationship between the disease and the remedy, not just symptom similarity; trials must align with the specific disease-caused chain of causation, which standard RCT designs often fail to capture.
Carol Gautschi: Confronting Fear (and the Law) in Midwifery
Q: How do you feel like fear is shaping modern midwifery?
It's really shaped modern midwifery as we've gotten legitimized and licensed.
Carol Gautschi: Confronting Fear (and the Law) in Midwifery
Q: What still humbles or surprises you about the birthing process?
How incredible women are.
Andy Schoonover: Reengaging the Consumer with the Cost of Healthcare with the founder of CrowdHealth
Q: Why are so many Americans struggling with medical expenses?
The primary issues are high deductibles and denied insurance claims, leading many to face medical bankruptcy despite having coverage.
Andy Schoonover: Reengaging the Consumer with the Cost of Healthcare with the founder of CrowdHealth
Q: What is CrowdHealth and how does it solve the problems in traditional insurance?
CrowdHealth enables people to pay their doctors directly, providing better rates and removing middlemen from the healthcare process.

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5. Hadhee Jah
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