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Last week, my daughter turned eight.And something about that milestone cracked me wide open.Eight feels ancient and fresh all at once — a portal, a threshold.A quiet rite of passage, for both of us. The first eight years of life are unlike any others. We are wide open — living,…

As the grandchild of a rural farmer, I’ve been  gifted with the opportunity to deeply witness community-centered culture, and hear the stories of birth in that culture from those who witnessed it long before I was born.  My great aunt told me about my grandfather’s birth and how women of…

Respect for the sacred space of birth, for mother and baby’s Autonomy, Discernment — understanding when to sit on your hands and when to get involved… These are all important qualities in a midwife. Someone told me once that no amount of emotional intelligence could prepare someone for that type…

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I’ve been creating some content that I’m beyond proud of and I’m so excited that the beta launch of The Mind Body Birth will be announced in the next few weeks! As a quick sneak peak, I’ve decided to offer a free download on a topic that is near and…

My heart has been heavy about the turmoil created by the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, and I’ve been talking with several of my most trusted colleagues over this subject for a few days now, while pouring over the court documents in hopes of better understanding it. First and foremost, I…