The brilliant author of “The Fourth Trimester” & “Call of the Wild”, Kimberly Ann Johnson joins Blyss & Dr. Stu for a really fascinating conversation into rites of passage and our autonomic nervous system. You have to hear her!

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Tears during birth and the impact of interventions on labor
• Addressing pelvic floor issues after hospital birth
• The transformative power of rites of passage
• The female nervous system and the effects of epidurals
• Building supportive communities in the birthing process
• Challenging societal norms and encouraging critical thinking

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

Connect with Kimberly:

• Books: The Fourth Trimester / Call of the Wild
• Instagram: @kimberly.ann.johnson | @mother.circle 
• Website: https://kimberlyannjohnson.com | www.mothercircle.com 

Resources:

• Download Chapter One of Call of the Wild for free here
• Guided pelvic floor mapping here
• Keli Garza: www.fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com 
• Ellen Heed: www.sexologicalbodywork.com

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions