In this episode, Kristen Nagle (@kristen_nagle), a former NICU nurse, shares her journey of how the birth of each of her three kids helped to transform her approach towards holistic health. This journey taught her to trust her innate wisdom as a woman and use her instincts to have the most incredible experience with the birth of her third child.

Kristen shares her fierce commitment to advocating for health freedom and the experiences she has personally had. She is a true gem and you are going to love her fierce wisdom and compassion as a mother and health advocate. 

Highlights from this episode:

• Kristen’s life as a NICU nurse & the birth of her 1st child
• Pregnancy & childbirth red flags
• Childhood illnesses and immunizations
• Kristen’s natural birth story with her 3rd child
• What is a traditional birth partner?
• The role of a partner during pregnancy & birth
• Kristen’s journey to becoming a health freedom fighter
• Reclaiming Birth Conference

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Reclaiming Birth Conference - Sept 19-20th, 2025

Kristen Nagle's website

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Kristen Nagle - It Started With a Stretch and Sweep (blog)

Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

Billie Harrigan

Rachel Reed - Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage (book)

Nickita Starck - When Push Comes to Shove

Sarah Choujounian

Canadian Frontline Nurses

Dr. Melissa Sell

Eyla Cuenca -Uncovering Birth

Courtney Hobbs - Mothertelling 

Kristen Nagle - Why I love fevers (blog)

The Ultimate Health Podcast

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