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Born Free Method: The Podcast

Nathan Riley
Women's Health
Home Birth
Informed Consent
Vaccination Schedule
COVID Vaccine
Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Loss
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Gardasil Vaccine
Gut Health
Mental Health
Midwifery
Aluminum Adjuvants
Chronic Diseases
Immune System
C-Section
Microbiome
HPV
Self-Betrayal
Cannabis

The institutions and individuals who run the world would like you to believe that you are powerless. That there's nothing you can do to improve the wellbeing of your family. That you aren't smart enough to understand shmancy science stuff. That eating and living well is too hard for most...so why try? That exercising your rights to informed consent and refusal is irresponsible. That having a birth... more

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Edmund Knighton, Ph.D., is a seasoned educator, clinical psychologist, and somatic movement practitioner whose multidisciplinary career spans more than three decades. He has engaged through various capacities with Waldorf education for over 35 years,... more

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Thomas R. Verny, MD, is a psychiatrist, writer, poet, and one of the pioneers in the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. Born in 1936 in Bratislava (then Czechoslovakia), Dr. Verny immigrated to Canada, where he became known for exploring how... more

Edmund Knighton, Ph.D., is a seasoned educator, clinical psychologist, and somatic movement practitioner whose multidisciplinary career spans more than three decades. He has engaged through various capacities with Waldorf education for over 35 years,... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nicole Rankins
A board-certified OBGYN and expert in empowered hospital births.
Episode: Humanizing Hospital Birth: Insights from an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
Thomas Verny
Psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in pre- and perinatal psychology
Episode: The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: Dr. Thomas Verny on the Embodied Mind, Epigenetics, and Transgenerational Healing
Edmund Knighton
A seasoned educator, clinical psychologist, and somatic movement practitioner with a multidisciplinary career spanning over three decades.
Episode: Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 1): Certainty in Uncertainty: Parenting, Presence, and the Pedagogy of the Soul
Ze'ev Zohar
Industrial designer specializing in water revitalization
MAYU Water
Episode: Designing with Nature: From Schauberger to the MAYU Swirl
Amanda Borucki
Fertility awareness coach and member of the Born Free Method community
amandaborucki.com
Episode: Empower Yourself with Cycle Sovereignty
Michel Odent
Pioneering obstetrician and author
Episode: In the Waters of Rememberance: Honoring an Obstetrics Hero
Jess Reynolds
Advocate for maternal health and wellness, expert on hyperemesis gravidarum and nutrition.
Episode: Hope for Hyperemesis: Jes Reynolds’ Journey from Suffering to Supporting Mothers
Dr. Joel Warsh
Pediatrician and author focused on integrative medicine.
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Episode: Paging Dr. Warsh: A Pediatrician Parents Can Trust
Kyle Kingsbury
Former UFC fighter, currently focusing on holistic coaching and community building
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Episode: From Fighter to Sage: Kyle Kingsbury on Fatherhood and Fitness Beyond the Physical

Host

Nathan Riley
Host of the show with a focus on holistic maternal health. Nathan Riley is actively involved in discussions on various aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, challenging conventional medical practices and advocating for informed choices.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 613 ratings
  • 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 States8 months 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
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year 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
    Irelanda year ago
  • Educational Wellhouse

    Love this podcast for its diverse and inclusive representation of birth workers and health professionals. As a prenatal specialized bodyworker I value learning all I can when it comes to the prenatal, birth and wellness world so I can be an unbiased resource of education for my clients—this podcast provides just that for me! What soul food! 🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HopeWhitney
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, the podcast seems to foster a community of support and understanding among women and their families.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent, thought-provoking discussions that challenge the status quo in healthcare and maternity care.
Some critical voices express discomfort with certain episode topics or titles, indicating a diversity of opinion among listeners.
Many find the host's approach refreshing and inspiring, particularly in how he discusses issues that impact maternal wellbeing.
There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based, science-backed content that resonates with listeners passionate about women's health.

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Humanizing Hospital Birth: Insights from an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
Q: How do you ensure a humanized approach to care in emergency situations?
You can slow everything down by pausing for a conversation, helping to ground the patient, and ensuring they understand what's happening.
Humanizing Hospital Birth: Insights from an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
Q: What do you do for a patient who has a long birth plan and is reluctant about interventions?
I acknowledge that they don't want to be there, establish what's important to them, and discuss the birth plan issue by issue.
Humanizing Hospital Birth: Insights from an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
Q: How do you build trust very quickly with someone coming into the hospital in labor?
You can build trust quickly by sitting down and talking to them, acknowledging their fears, and understanding their background before diving into their birth plan.
Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 1): Certainty in Uncertainty: Parenting, Presence, and the Pedagogy of the Soul
Q: How does the Waldorf structure support Liam?
Liam's experience in the Waldorf environment, which emphasizes acceptance and nurturing, allowed him to engage and grow, while benefiting from the rhythm and supportive approach of educators.
Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 1): Certainty in Uncertainty: Parenting, Presence, and the Pedagogy of the Soul
Q: What was it about you and your wife that allowed you to embrace parenting Liam so graciously?
Edmund reflects on the divine aspect of being told he was going to be a father, along with the realization that trusting the process was crucial for them.

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2. Thomas Verny
3. Edmund Knighton
4. Ze'ev Zohar
5. Amanda Borucki
6. Michel Odent
7. Jess Reynolds
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