Transformed by Birth
Transformed by Birth
Podcast Description
Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
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The podcast covers a range of themes around pregnancy and parenthood including identity transformation, collaboration in birthing practices, and the spiritual aspects of becoming a parent. Episodes delve into topics such as the emotional journey of motherhood with guests like Lisa Marciano, who discusses how motherhood reshapes identity, and highlight the collaborative efforts between midwives and OB-GYNs through stories shared by Sarah Howard and Dr. Bente Kaiser.
Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
In this episode of Transformed by Birth, I’m joined by herbalist, childbirth educator, and founder of Rising Matriarchs, Montse Olmos, for a conversation that asks us to widen the lens of birth work.
Together, we explore how current immigration policies and systemic violence are impacting pregnant people, families, and communities, and why birth, postpartum, and parenting cannot be separated from the broader political and social landscape.
Montse shares her lived experience as a migrant, unpacks the role of white supremacy and colonialism within the birth community, and offers a powerful invitation to move beyond performative allyship toward meaningful solidarity.
This conversation is both grounding and challenging. It asks us to stay present, to examine our own positioning, and to consider what it means to show up for one another in a time that is asking more of all of us. LEARN MORE
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