In today’s episode, Dr. Stu and Blyss get fed up after more listener letters continue to demonstrate the pervasiveness of medical professionals gaslighting their clients. On the contrary, one woman’s successful VBAC ripples through her community and empowers its women. The two also comment on the ethics of censorship and the importance of speaking your truth. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: The ripple effect of one successful VBAC Apple’s censorship of SADS news Why is there a 40% death i...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Today on the show, Dr. Stu and Blyss chat with documentary filmmakers, Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein. The two share their wisdom and passion in a timeless discussion about two of their most prominent documentaries, The Business of Being Born & Business of Birth Control. Although the former was released in 2008, many of the themes within the film still ring true today. Recognizing that younger generations are more conscious about what they put into their bodies, and that they often question t...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min
As listeners continue to share their stories with Blyss and Dr. Stu, the fact that so many OBs & MFMs continue to dis-empower women, to the point of them doubting their bodies, only becomes more and more puzzling. Why does this keep happening? Sometimes, it can appear as if the days of vaginal birth, VBAC or not, are limited. Women possess the magical, innate, ability to successfully grow human beings. They also possess the ability to birth them, instinctually, under a wide variety of circum...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Today, Blyss and Stu touch on a variety of topics, including proper language towards women who’ve endured miscarriages or abortions, Diethylstilbestrol syndrome (DES syndrome) and v@ccines. Dr. Stu Tells also the tales of two VBA3C moms and shares #ReteachBreech gratitude for his latest seminar in Sedona, AZ. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Stu’s latest birth developments Unpacking a listeners’ stories Blyss considering being an unlicensed midwife Being considerate of women who have had m...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Acclaimed birth worker, Lindsey Meehleis, joins Dr. Stu and Blyss for a passionate conversation about their profession. Lindsey is a mom and traditional spiritual midwife who has been serving childbearing women through birth, lactation and emotionally through trauma release work since 2004. She works in Southern California and has had the pure honor of witnessing over 1300 births. She believes that “great grandma wisdom” is one of the most essential rememberings to tap back into during each rite...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In today’s episode, Blyss and Stu share their thoughts on listeners’ letters and questions and also take some time to discuss the recent passing of an icon. By example, language, and compassion we are changing the discussion. May our efforts create a better experience for our daughters and their daughters too. We invite you to give your gift, whatever it may be, as boldly and as passionately as you can. Our gift, truth and love are all we have to offer one another. In this episode of Birthing In...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Blyss shares the story of her most recent great birth and chimes in as Dr. Stu gets passionate while discussing the FDA’s recent authorization to begin jabbing babies as young as six months, and the fallacy of continuous electronic fetal monitoring. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Catching up on their latest birth stories The presence of spike protein in donor milk Critiquing the FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for infants Exampling the effectiveness of continuous electronic feta...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Dr. Stu returns from Oahu and joins Blyss and a live audience in her new community in Santa Barbara, California to answer questions and discuss C-sections, VBACs, breech, vaginal steaming and more. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Recapping Stu’s latest travels Discussing the c-section problem Why we need more home births How hospitals have stripped women of their power to birth naturally What is vaginal steaming? Why all doctors delivering twins should be trained in breech This show is su...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Blyss and Dr. Stu catch up on the events of the week—of course, with a healthy dose of cynicism—and respond to a few letters from listeners. They then discuss the pros and cons of certain ACOG protocols, while taking a deep dive on what is and is not normal bleeding throughout each trimester of pregnancy, as well as postpartum. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Some current events & cynicism Ways to handle hemorrhages/Normal vs. abnormal bleeding during the first trimester Bleeding duri...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Today, Dr. Stu vents to us from his hotel room in Redding, California after reteaching breech, then travels to Stratford on Avon, UK to chat all things birth with British author & doula, Sally Anne Beresford. The two speak passionately about womens’ human rights to childbirth and their conversation reaffirms that the issues that so many mothers experience here in the US are also present across the pond. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: The trilogy of bias: Confirmation Bias, Premature ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss the difference between a Colposcopy, LEEP and Cone Biopsy. They also share a variety of letters from listeners–many who were left without answers or dealt with health care professionals that lack awareness of social cues. Today’s show is yet another reminder of the unfortunate fact that the fear of the birth person or team you hire is sometimes the catalyst for the resistance to the birth you deserve and desire. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Po...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss take a glance into the past to inform the present. Dr. Stu reads a chapter about the history of whooping cough from a book he’s been reading titled, “Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History”. Although the book was published nine years ago, and its focus is historical, it offers lots of insight into the development, administration, and propaganda behind the world’s current most popular vaccine. This episode serves as a stark reminder that histor...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Today’s show features two conversations: Blyss joins in an alliteration of B’s, while Stu connects from his RV. Stu also leaves the Beast behind and travels to the village of Shoreham in Kent, UK to meet with the prolific and informed hypnobirthing instructor, Erin Fung of Better Birth UK. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Questioning the Friedman Curve The wide variety of viable birth positions Erin’s first traumatic birth experience The importance of mothers being fully informed of risks ...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Blyss Young of Birthing Blyss joins Dr. Stu to reminisce, vent a little and discuss a home birth quandary. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Background info on modern midwifery Why many hospitals interventions are unnecessary How unsuccessful home births are technically viewed as a crime scene, and how this differs from hospital births Remembering that media headlines often don’t tell the full story The fear obstetricians project onto their clients This show is supported by: Bamboobies | Go...
May 18, 2022•46 min
In this episode, mental and physical wellness and hopeful visions are the subject of today's podcast. Blyss and Dr. Stu read listener letters and discuss more truths and lies. Plus, learn why we need to always follow the money and why the mainstream medical model may not be worth saving. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu and Blyss share a new vision and big dream for their work Why the truth is only bothersome to those who don’t speak it Does amniotic fluid protect babie...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Dr. Stu & Blyss sit down for a conversation with author, sage, and award-winning science journalist. Jennifer Margulis, PhD. They muse on their attendance to the #HEALNC gathered in Raleigh, NC and basked in wisdom with the author of "Your Baby, Your Way'' & "The Vaccine Friendly Plan”. Plus, Jennifer gives tips on eating a low-toxin diet, explains why aspirin may actually be the superior painkiller, and shares her own personal story battling the birthing medical complex. In this episode...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss RV life and physiologic vs. coached pushing with tears and repairs on today's episode. Learn some tips for preventing tearing from happening in the first place and feel empowered as a woman to take back the power during labor. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: How practitioners often undermine womens’ power during labor Is it possible to “breathe your baby out”? Which birthing positions may put more pressure on the perineum Tips for reducing tearing and...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Maryn Green of Indie Birth joins Blyss to discuss ancient wisdom and remind women to take back birth. A midwife since 2009 (first as a licensed midwife and now as an independent, autonomous midwife in Kentucky), Maryn has years of professional wisdom that she’s here to share. She’s well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association, which serves and educates women and midwives all over the world. Plus, Dr. Stu began his cross country travels with a reteach breech seminar i...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Taking more time to feel, to contemplate and to care is sound medicine. With this theme in mind, Blyss and Dr. Stu engage listener comments and discuss a variety of topics the medical/technical model has got wrong. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu takes a sabbatical Is a vaginal birth after 3 cesareans possible? The hypocrisy of “safe and effective” Potential risks of getting the jab while pregnant This show is supported by: Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 25% of...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Today on the show we’re joined by Blyss’ Innate Journey partner, Haize Hawke Rosen! A Spiritual Facilitator, Mentor & Master Doula, Haize is here to share the wisdom of sex and intimacy in birthing. Her and Blyss give tips on using intimacy to induce labor, why partners need to actively work towards healthy intimacy postpartum, and how to implement some of their best practices into your pregnancy journey. Plus, Dr. Stu is wiser for it as he begins his travels. In this episode of The Birthing...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Today we talk about real indications and methods for labor induction. Blyss shares her midwife wisdom on “natural” alternatives while Dr. Stu exposes how every hospital intervention just happens to generate revenue! In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: The safety of using marijuana while pregnant The different types of skin on skin and why it’s important Pediatric tyrannies the hypocrisy of choice Tips for Inducing labor without pharmaceuticals This show is supported by: Bamboobies...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Our health is under siege with lies by liars with nefarious motives. From HPV vaccine to SIDS, Blyss & Dr. Stu expose the culprits in today's episode. Listen to learn all about vaccine injuries, and whether or not the HPV vaccine is a smart choice for you and your family. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Government censorship of “misinformation” New California bills that are threatening medical freedom Does the HPV vaccine really prevent cancer? Myths about and motives behi...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Today we meet the infamous Dr. Flores! Dr. Stu and Blyss speak with the home birth obstetrician and mom about her path and passions and talk twins, including an amazing story of double breech babies. Plus, Dr. Stu gets unintended international exposure from @korraobidi. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: A way to help mothers and babies in Ukraine The lost art of the ritual of birth How Dr. Flores found her calling in birth and reconnected to her feminine heritage Unlearning what...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Dr. Stu laments more rules that solve nothing and diminish the individual while Blyss "blaised" her fellow birthkeepers. Then they dive into why newborns are born with vitamin K deficiencies and lament on the need for critical thought in our society. Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Blyss shares her new divine calling The beauty of fighting to have the birth you want When spouses disagree on COVID injections Why are babies born Vitamin K deficient? This show is supported by: Bamboobies |...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Food rumors lurk in today’s episode as Dr. Stu and Blyss unpack some common pregnancy food myths, and bring some uncommon sense to the table. Learn whether or not your favorite foods are safe to eat while pregnant, and hear some old wives tales about food safety from around the globe! Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Morality around masking children Common pregnancy food myths that may surprise you What foods are totally off limits while pregnant? Concerns about caffeine during pregnancy...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week Blyss & Dr. Stu review a paper on "Alternative Perinatal Practices" and explore the verbiage and biases of experts and rule-makers whose principles are better than yours. They chat all things lotus births, delayed bathing, and about the corruption within American medical journals. Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: A COVID birth story Hypocrisy and corruption within medical journals Breaking down "Alternative Perinatal Practices" What is a lotus birth and is it safe? This sho...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Today we discuss hyperemesis remedies after Blyss meets an icon and Dr. Stu gets canceled. Get diet, lifestyle, and homeopathic tips on dealing with hyperemesis and morning sickness, plus hear the story of how Dr. Stu ruffled some feathers in the birthing world! In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu gets canceled! Risks of hyperemesis gravidarum Battling morning sickness and low blood sugar Pharmacological and homeopathic solutions for hyperemesis The safety and efficacy of ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Kristine Lauria, an incredibly skilled midwife & storyteller, joins our podcast to share her amazing midwifery wisdom. Kristine specializes in high risk obstetrics and is a staunch advocate for autonomy in women's health, working internationally for MSF (Doctors Without Border) providing humanitarian aid. Blyss & Dr. Stu feel blessed by and in awe of her kindred spirit as she shares her stories, wisdom, and what happens when we don’t interfere in birth. In this episode of the Birthing In...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In today's episode Blyss and Dr. Stu give their take on the important topic of hypertension and preeclampsia in pregnant women. Plus, some more letters from listeners and the truth about the dreaded “white coat syndrome”. Country roads and flashbacks also on the menu. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Should pregnant women avoid eating salt? Practical diet and lifestyle changes to reduce hypertension The truth behind “white coat syndrome” The risks of hypertensive disorders in p...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In today’s podcast Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss personal experiences with the variant and review their birth statistics. Finding the positive in a sea of confusion and an important letter about CMV. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu’s and Blyss’s experiences with contracting COVID What supplements they used to manage COVID A heartbreaking letter from a listener in healthcare work Deep diving into their birth statistics for the past year An important PSA for parents about CM...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min
