Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Caley’s Birth Stories - Empowering Birth and Music

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she chats with Caley, a passionate UX designer, musician, and mother living in the Sierra foothills with her Australian husband and two young toddler boys. Caley shares her transformative birth stories and how they’ve fueled her passion for empowering women through the birth process and teaching music.

Topics include:

• Freebirth and home birth experiences

• Navigating breech presentations and prodromal labor

• Mucus plugs, nuchal cords, and en caul births

• NICU challenges during Covid

• Overcoming mastitis and the benefits of an elimination diet

• How her first child attended Burning Man before being earthside!

This episode offers a mix of heartfelt storytelling and practical insights for anyone interested in empowered birth and motherhood.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Freebirth and Home Birth

• Caley reflects on her decision to birth outside the hospital system and the powerful experiences she had.

2. Breech and En Caul Births

• The beauty and challenges of birthing a breech baby en caul and navigating unique birth situations.

3. NICU and Covid

• Coping with unexpected NICU experiences during the pandemic and how it shaped her motherhood journey.

4. Overcoming Mastitis

• How Caley used an elimination diet and natural remedies to manage mastitis while breastfeeding.

5. Birth Empowerment Through Music

• Caley’s dedication to teaching music as a way to empower women during pregnancy and beyond.

About Caley:

Caley is a UX designer, musician, and mother living on a little piece of mountain paradise in the Sierra foothills. She is passionate about empowering women through the birth process and teaching them to connect with their creative side through music. Fun fact: her eldest son attended Burning Man in utero, adding a unique flair to her family’s birth stories!

• Instagram: @ckevlin

• SoundCloud: Caley Kevlin

Resources Mentioned:

• The Business of Being Born: Watch Here

• Rachel Yellin - Hypnobirth: Learn More

• Dr. Kristine Hicks Chiropractic: More Mojo Studios

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram:

• @sophiabirth

• @bayareahomebirth

• @bornwildmidwifery

Final Thoughts:

Caley’s story is a beautiful reminder of the strength and creativity that women bring to the birthing process. Her journey through home birth, freebirth, and motherhood is full of inspiration and empowerment for anyone navigating their own birth path.

Stay Wild 🌳