I had a great chat with coach, shaman-in-training, endurance athlete, author and artist and all-around amazing woman!

If you're interested in getting in touch you can find her here https://www.coaching.kristinafolcik.com/

and here https://www.instagram.com/dangergirl3.0/

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Musings while running ... what do we do that can spiritual damage mother and baby during the birth process?

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I'm just chatting here about the last 50 days of my training program to run 50 kilometers in February.

How does a 67 year old woman train to run long distances? Listen up!

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I'll be checking in every day as I work towards running 50k in the desert on February 17, 2024.

Training, physical and mental. Emotional and psychic hurdles. What is happening in my life and my work in the birth world; my dreams and insights, and some tips and advice for older runners.

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Vanessa is a spiritual midwife living in Nevada. She attends births, holds women's circles, and takes care of her many children.
You can reach her here!

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I had a lovely time meeting with Hillary. Some midwives in Mexico led her to me (note to self: get to Mexico!). She gave birth on her own terms in her living room one summer morning and she describes mothering, birthing, loving, traveling, and working with words. Her special message is: rest! You don't have to worry about failing to progress!
Normal everyday women can and do give birth at home every single day. You can too, if you want!
Join the circle ... spread the love ... listen up!
Thank you to Hillary B for sharing her story; AC for sound; Kahil El-Zabar for music.

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What do you do when you discover you're pregnant on the eve of a months-long sail through the southern seas? Get sailing! I had a fun chat with The Traveling Birthkeeper about her adventures, including birthing in a secret location in the southern pacific (listen up to find out where!)
You can reach her here
If you're interested in becoming a Traditional Birth Attendant, send me a shout! My course starts January 2023!

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How one of the strongest women I know gave birth. Not for the fainthearted.

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MC birthed twice with registered midwives. She shares how the births unfolded and has some things to say about psychological/emotional support when things don't unfold as planned.

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I did a bunch of interviews of real women's birth stories. Here's one of them!
Do you have a story you'd like to share?

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