Life & death go hand and hand so let's talk about it....this topic is close to heart because passing is a Rite of Passage that we don't really know how to deal with. I hope you enjoy these intimate conversations in hopes to help you feel more brave when facing these intense parts of life.

Enjoy this weeks talk about the wonderful ritual of Vaginal Steaming. Alder shares with us her inspiration to support women in the postpaturm time and the benefits of vaginal steaming.

Alder will be offering a free class sharing the befits of Vaginal Steaming this Wednesday Sept 25, 2019 at 5:30pm at Moonstone Midwives Birth Center. Hope to see you there!

Fall update and the deep significance of supporting birth.

In this episode, Sinei shares the birth stories of her two babies. Her first was born in the hospital and the next was born at home. This intimate story captures so many beautiful aspects of true mothering. She shares with us the precious moments and the challenges postpartum that are so real for so many of us. Enjoy...

Eileen Hurley was raised in a big, loving, multi-generational family. Her roots are deep in love, trust, and faith, all of the essential ingredients for life. With this, she embarked on a journey, moving far from her family and on the path of self discovery. Enjoy this heartfelt story of grace in birth.

Carolyn and Tiger are homesteaders in Southern Humboldt. They chose to birth where they felt most comfortable and safe, at home. They live 1.5 hours from the hospital and did not take this decision lightly. It's a radical decision to birth rurally and yet that is the choice of thousands of families over the years here in Humboldt county. This thoughtful couple shares the birth stories of their two daughters...Enjoy.

Kristi Iacovelli shares the story of her two sweet boys that were born at home. Kristi found the care and birth support that she needed with midwives. She tells the story of her two home births that were certainly intense but really awesome! Enjoy...

On this episode, I have a fun conversation with Jodie DiMinno about her experience being and training doulas. Jodie defines the roles of being a doula as well as the many aspects of consciousness it requires to be present for families in this way. Enjoy...

Kendra Lovitt is on the road of motherhood and shares the story of her first pregnancy and birth. This episode is where her journey begins with the home birth of her son. This is a story of conscious conception and a couple that really worked together through the challenges that parenthood brings. Enjoy!

Amanda Moore is a true healer and carries powerful medicine that she has gathered along her journey through this life. As a woman, herbalist and mother, Amanda shares her deep and intimate story of motherhood. I know this story will heal all who listen....enjoy.