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Born Free Method: The Podcast

Nathan Riley, MD, Father of 2
Midwifery
Home Birth
Childbirth
Obstetrics
Informed Consent
Maternal Health
Breastfeeding
Women's Health
Maternity Care
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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In the United States, we universally recommend rectovaginal screening for Group B Strep (GBS) with rare exception. Unless you had a baby affected by early onset GBS disease of the newborn in a prior pregnancy or GBS was detected in your urine during ... more

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Your due date is March 14th. A single, confident, perfectly circled square on the calendar, handed over by a smiling professional with a plastic wheel. And God help us, we believe them. We want a date so badly that we will take on... more

Elizabeth Catlin is a proud CPM and mother of 14 (!!) living in central New York. She was charged arrest twice back in 2018, and we met sometime 2020 when she was officially charged with 95 felony accounts: 94 accounts of practicing a profession with... more

Joni Edelman is a registered nurse who began attending births when she was 18, then lived out a career in hospital birth, transitioned to hospice care, and then eventually found her way to traditional midwifery. She calls herself a “holistic attendan... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Catlin
Certified professional midwife who served Mennonite families in central New York
Episode: Elizabeth Catlin, CPM, returns: How do 95 felony charges weigh on the conversation around midwifery licensure and credentialing?
Joni Edelman
Registered nurse turned traditional birth attendant, holistic attendant
Independent practice
Episode: Joni Edelman: “We shouldn’t be seeking permission and approval in childbirth”
Robin Lanier
Pedagogical director at Louisville Waldorf School
Louisville Waldorf School
Episode: Meeting Archangel Michael: Courage, Will, and the Gifts of Autumn, with Robin Lanier
Dani Sigmon
Developer of Sena EHR, co-creator with her husband
Sena EHR
Episode: Sena EHR - The new charting system made by and for home birth midwives
Sara Rosser
Co-presenter and midwife collaborator on Sena EHR
Sena EHR
Episode: Sena EHR - The new charting system made by and for home birth midwives
Farah Tanis
Founder and CEO of the Reconciliation Center
Reconciliation Center; Restore Forward
Episode: Walking the WILD Path: A Healing Gathering
Edmund Knighton
PhD; Steiner-informed practitioner sharing experiences from darkness retreats and anthroposophic perspectives
Independent researcher/Practitioner
Episode: Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 5): Are you Afraid of the Dark? And other Love Stories.
Wayland Myers
PhD psychologist and author of Nonviolent Communication, The Basics As I Know and Use Them
Author, Center for Nonviolent Communication
Episode: 28 Years of Nonviolent Communication: The Basics as I Know and Use Them w/ Wayland Myers, PhD
Veda Ray
Advocate for sovereign birth practices, works with families to raise children outside the system
Vedarevival
Episode: What's the deal with birth certificates? with Veda Ray

Hosts

Nathan Riley
Host of the show; appears across many episodes.
Sara Rosser
Host of Born Free Method: The Podcast; frequent contributor across episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 628 ratings
  • When doctors actually do the right thing.

    Nathan’s interviewing skills, next to his humility and curiosity not just about the human body, but humanity, is what captivated me.

    A healthy mix of science, philosophy, and spiritual conversations, this podcast is not just about birth.

    Definitely one of my favorite sources of food for thought and a great companion for my self-development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carol da Selva
    Belgium5 months ago
  • 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 States9 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 States2 years 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

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Listeners praise the host's thoughtful interviewing style and the mix of science, philosophy, and spirituality.
Some episodes are described as deeply insightful and a beacon for autonomy in maternity care.
Many find the conversations educational and empowering for birth and women's health.

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Elizabeth Catlin, CPM, returns: How do 95 felony charges weigh on the conversation around midwifery licensure and credentialing?
Q: Now that you've gone through this experience, how has it reoriented you towards that conversation? The value or the lack thereof, when it comes to this credential thing, the three and four letters, in my case, two letters, but also this permission slip from the state to do the thing that you've been doing for so long.
Catlin says New York's licensing rules are confusing and that, in practice, certified professional midwives cannot obtain the licenses the law appeared to allow. The experience strengthened her belief that apprenticeship and learning within a community are central to becoming a capable midwife.
Elizabeth Catlin, CPM, returns: How do 95 felony charges weigh on the conversation around midwifery licensure and credentialing?
Q: How did the law get involved in your care of birthing families?
Catlin says a baby died after a hospital transfer, and the hospital referred the case to state police, who investigated her midwifery practice.
Meeting Archangel Michael: Courage, Will, and the Gifts of Autumn, with Robin Lanier
Q: How long were you a teacher?
Robin Lanier explains he taught for 26 years, primarily in grades 7 through 14, and then moved into the role of pedagogical director, integrating anthroposophy into Waldorf education.
Edmund Knighton, PhD (Part 5): Are you Afraid of the Dark? And other Love Stories.
Q: How do we move forward? What is the exercise?
The hosts suggest starting with a simple, everyday practice and gradually infusing it with awareness, such as how you prepare coffee or engage in intimate moments, aiming to bring 1% of the feminine or receptive quality into all activities for a fuller, more present life.
Finding Psanctuary: Equal Parts Flower and Water with Eric Osborne
Q: What does integration look like in practice beyond therapy?
Integration is about living learned lessons in a community setting, including family, school (Waldorf), and Sanctuary itself, rather than relying solely on therapist sessions.

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A thoughtful program blending birth, medicine, spirituality, and personal autonomy. Across episodes, topics range from obstetric care, home birth, and birth planning to trauma-informed therapy, nonviolent communication in healthcare, sovereignty around birth documents, and plant medicine or psychedelic-assisted perspectives. The show often features medical professionals and birth workers who push for patient empowerment, interdisciplinary insight, and a holistic view of maternity care. Noteworthy angles include advocates for birth sovereignty, deep dives into communication in high-stakes settings, and explorations of ceremonial practices influencing birth and parenting. Potential listeners who want practical guidance, cultural critique of m... more

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