What does it mean to treat birth as a portal: one of transformation, intuition, and magic?

This week on Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by Natasha June, a doula, herbalist, and longtime member of the Moon Studio community, for a conversation about preparing for birth and all of its emotional, spiritual, and intuitive dimensions.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why birth is a transformational portal—even for those who don’t give birth
• How to cultivate and trust your intuition during pregnancy and parenthood
• The emotional and spiritual layers of preparing for birth
• What doulas really do (and why their support matters)
• The importance of informed care and advocacy, especially for BIPOC birthing people

Natasha June is a Los Angeles–based Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Vaginal Steam Facilitator, Herbalist, and Placenta Specialist. She found her way to birth work after becoming a mother herself. Natasha works in both private practice and through the AAIMM Doula program, supporting birthing people across Los Angeles County. Her work focuses on reproductive justice, informed care, and the need for strong support before, during, and after birth—especially in response to the disparities that impact BIPOC and Black maternal health. She believes our perinatal care system must evolve to fully honor the mind, body, and spirit of those bringing new life into the world.

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Book mentioned in this episode:

The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson — kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester