Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast! In this episode, we talk about the world of movement, hope, and the innate intelligence of the human body. Tim Anderson, founder of Original Strength, shares his journey from a statistician and fragile over-trainer to discovering the resets that help the body return to its factory settings. We explore the connection between how we move and how we feel, and why you were designed to move as gracefully as any creature in the wild. Tim reflects on his transition into his 50s, the leap of faith required when your children leave the nest, and why the most profound reset isn't just physical—it's learning how to love others through the gift of restoration.

Tim has been a personal trainer and movement coach for nearly 30 years. He is an accomplished author and speaker and is known for streamlining complex ideas into simple and applicable information. He is passionate about helping people realize they were created to be strong and healthy.

Tim has written and co-written many books including A Simple Book of Strength, Discovering You, The Becoming Bulletproof Project, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength Performance. Throughout all of his books and speaking engagements, Tim presents one constant thread of truth: It feels good to feel good. And we were designed to feel good and retain our strength throughout life.

00:00 | Introduction

12:03 | Tim’s Superman Moment: Feeling fragile and seeking a way to become bulletproof.

19:36 | The 5 Main Resets: Tapping into the movements you were born with.

29:54 | Tim's new book Self Preservation: Choosing to Thrive.

35:45 | The Grace of Movement: Why animals should stop and watch humans move.

40:30 | The road signs along Tim's journey that helped foster his love for fitness.

45:25 | The Alchemist: Defining Tim’s Personal Legend at age 50 and how he knows he is staying on track.

50:30 | Letters to the Past: Tim speaks to his 18-year-old and 30-year-old selves.

1:01:53 | Time Dilation: Realizing the preciousness and finite nature of life.

1. Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head by Carla Hannaford
2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

1. Tim's new book, Self-Preservation: Choosing to Thrive: https://amzn.to/3Z70Hvx
2. The book to learn about how to press reset on your body: https://youtu.be/nRGaItUR7cU?si=DYDo-vBeuVO2Yh6X
3. Tim's website where you can learn more about Original Strength Workshops: https://originalstrength.net/courses/
4. Tim's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@originalstrengthsystem?si=NEVlmVZVl_FmRW8f
5. Original Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original_strength/

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Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. This conversation is a rare and deep dive into the lifework of Michael Shea, Ph.D., a legendary figure in the worlds of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, somatic psychology, and embryology. Moving from the sandy soil of South Florida mango groves to the subtle body visualizations of Tibetan medicine, Michael explores how the ancient and the contemporary meet in the human heart. He shares profound insights into biodynamic cardiovascular therapy, the importance of metabolic health and how his spiritual path as a Buddhist practitioner informed his work with infants and trauma. The conversation shifts from the physical anatomy of the heart to its deep spiritual and metabolic significance. Michael shares a vulnerable look at his own path—from a struggling student and second-generation Rolfer to a formal student of the Dalai Lama.

Michael Shea defines the Alchemy of Healing. He breaks down his Top Three framework for moving a client from a state of compromise to a state of joy. We dive deep into the Vascular Tree as the spiritual Tree of Life, the critical role of the thyroid in infant metabolism, and Michael’s moving revelation that the children he treated were actually the ones who healed his own soul.

🕒 Chapter Timestamps

0:00 | Introduction

11:25 | The geometry of a mango, and his service to the community

17:45 | When visualization became an important aspect of Michael's life and how his Tibetan medicine influences his practice and teachings

27:07 | How to use visualization to help your children

34:07 | Dr. Michael's career trajectory with working with children

42:14 | Michael reflects on his lessons with the Dalai Lama

55:30 | The silliest part of Michael's practice

1:10:15 | The illness of our time, 'The Pandemic of Metabolic Disorders'

1:17:22 | The impact of Ketogenic diets in the brain chemistry in infants with neurological challenges

1:20:27 | How to go through this next phase with an alchemy that produces healing

1:32:30 | How Dr. Michael stays on his path to his personal legend

Michael J. Shea, PhD. has an MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University (1986) and a PhD in Somatic Psychology from the Union Institute (1995). He specializes in infants and adults with metabolic an developmental challenges. He is the author of eight books in the fields of the manual therapeutic arts and spiritual healing for the heart. His most recent book, The Biodynamic Heart, Somatic Compassion Practices for a Clear and Vital Heart is the basis of his presentation at the CranioResearch Congress 2026 at the University of Antwerp. He is a U.S. Vietnam Era Army veteran with a 100% service-related PTSD Disability with the Veterans Administration. He lives in Florida with his wife Cathy and grows the world’s best mangoes.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Michael Shea on his Website: https://sheaheart.com/

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In this expansive dialogue, I sit down with "Cowboy-Hippie-Philosopher" Harvey Martin. This conversation is a deep-map of a life lived at the intersection of high-performance athletics and mystical contemplation.

From Harvey’s nomadic childhood in Michigan—moving over 50 times—to his front-row seat at the data revolution in Major League Baseball, this episode explores the invisible patterns (the geometry) that curate our consciousness. Harvey discusses his recent professional sabbatical, the ego death of stepping away from a successful business, and why the future of humanity lies not in more data, but in Heart Coherence and the Intuitive Age.

0:00 | Introduction and how we met

13:10 | How living in 50+ homes destroyed Harvey's attachment to place and turned him into a chameleon—someone capable of integrating into any culture with authenticity.

30:50 | Why your environment is the key to the pursuit of the slow down and why convenience is the enemy of the spirit.

41:50 | The Soul of the Sauna and how to change your awareness and consciousness.

60:20 | Why breathing is the unconscious environment we must make conscious.

1:06:32 | How shapes influence everything and how Harvey used sacred geometry during his sabbatical to map out the human ego and the breaking of illusions.

1:16:21 | Mapping the body through geometry. The heart serves as the center point between our three physical bodies (root, sacral, solar plexus) and our three mental bodies (throat, third eye, crown).

1:40:21 | Harvey reflects on his time in the MLB, witnessing how an over-reliance on data can cause elite performers to lose their subjective abstract self.

1:50:36 | Why the billion-dollar youth sports industry is incapable of teaching mastery because it relies on scripts rather than uniqueness and why a true teacher doesn't provide answers but holds space for the student to explore their own uniqueness.

1:58:21 | Harvey posits that wisdom can only be reached through abstract contemplation—something AI cannot replicate.

2:04:31 | Someone that has inspired Harvey by living their personal legend

2:11:55 | Harvey recounts a 10-year journey of trying to change the medical system for his father, only to realize the most courageous act is simply being oneself.

2:20:13 | Harvey's personal legend and how he knows he is on track

Harvey Martin is an entrepreneur and coach for high performers such as professional athletes, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

In 2012, he began teaching courses related to health and fitness at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he received his master’s degree. His services included consulting college athletic programs around the country, for instance, Ohio State and Oregon State University, in mental skills and organizational behavior. During this time, he spent eight seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a player and scout for both professional and amateur players.

In 2020, his services expanded to organizations like the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants. He began facilitating sessions with USA Olympic teams, NFL groups such as the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. His work stretched to major bands like Rufus Du Sol and in 2025, he was the Performance Coach on the Upside Down Tour with the artist Mike Seander "Mike.”.

During three Major League Baseball Seasons (2022-2024), Harvey was the Major League Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants, where he oversaw the team's recovery systems and mental skills programming. Individually, he has worked with numerous MVPs and All-Stars across all major sports as well as Stanley Cup, Super Bowl, and World Series Champions.

His work has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, AP News, and The Athletic. He has spoken and led workshops with several Fortune 500 companies, and through creative endeavors, hosted over 300 interviews with top athletes, doctors, authors, and entrepreneurs.

While publishing two books, Breathe, Focus, Excel: Exercises, Techniques, and Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance and Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being.

1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: The foundation for "The Personal Legend."
2. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: The "space" between stimulus and response.
3. The Harmonic Egg: Sacred geometry in neurological healing.
4. Breathe Focus Excel (2023): Harvey’s guide to high-performance breath.
5. Without Words (2024): Harvey’s exploration of geometry and silence.

1. Website: HarveyJMartin.com
2. Substack: Harvey Martin’s Writing
3. Instagram: @HarveyJMartin

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In this episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Mona Patel, founder of Healing Light Alchemy.

For over 30 years, Dr. Mona Patel has helped others heal—first as a dentist and educator, now as a Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer. She specializes in guiding empaths, healers, and seekers to release trauma, clear energetic blocks, and realign with their true essence.

Blending science and spirituality, she creates a safe, sacred space for deep healing and transformation. Whether through her programs, private sessions, or retreats, Dr. Mona is here to help you reclaim your energy and step into your highest self.

In this episode Dr. Mona shares the pivotal moments she realized her path was shifting from physical dentistry to the deep work of the soul.

0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Mona Patel.

9:28 | When Dr. Patel first recognized her spiritual gifts.

17:10 | How to use recognition as a catalyst for self-healing.

29:32 | Strategies for staying connected when the world feels chaotic.

38:01 | Reflecting on Indian culture.

44:02 | Why non-linear movement is essential for emotional release.

50:14 | A look inside the process of working with Dr. Mona.

1:02:12 | Turning your empathy into a superpower.

1:07:19 | How to step off the drama triangle.

1:13:23 | How Dr. Mona knows she is on the right path.

1:17:17 | Connect & Transform: How to work with Dr. Patel.

Connect with Dr. Mona Patel:

Instagram: @healing_light_alchemy_

Facebook: Healing Light Alchemy

YouTube: @Healing_Light_mona

Website: https://www.healinglightalchemy.com/

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In this expansive episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by Rafael McMaster—artist, educator, and visionary founder of the non-profit Indivisible Arts. After hearing Rafael’s insights on Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, I knew his philosophy on mental technology was the perfect fit for our community of alchemists.

We dive deep into the true definition of consciousness, exploring how awareness is the ultimate tool for navigating modern life. Rafael shares his mission to empower a million conscious youth through his new book, FundaMentaLife Tools, and explains how art is not just a hobby, but a vehicle for profound self-mastery. This conversation provides incredible insight on alchemizing your thoughts.

0:00 | Introduction

6:15 | A Mission for the Future: The drive to foster one million conscious youth and why this is the most critical investment for humanity.

17:25 | Mind Watching: The foundational practice of observing your thoughts and the shift from being the emotion to watching it.

24:10 | The 7 FundaMentaLife Tools: A deep dive into the framework Rafael uses to help people navigate stress, reaction, and creativity.

38:16 | Impact in Public Schools: The tangible transformation occurring as these tools are integrated into the public education system.

48:27 | StreamOfConsciousness.life: Exploring a new digital frontier of mindfulness tools designed specifically for youth, by youth.

53:02 | Advanced Mastery: What it looks like to move from basic awareness to a high-level mastery of your internal state.

1:00:04 | The Ultimate Creative Act: Why your life itself is the most important masterpiece you will ever create.

1:09:24 | Finding Your Personal Legend: Rafael shares his journey of discovery and what it means to live in alignment with your soul's purpose.

1:20:20 | Staying in Tune: The daily practices Rafael uses to maintain his connection to his mission and legend.

Rafael McMaster is a creative director, artist, and youth mental health advocate dedicated to empowering young people through mindfulness and creativity. A former Creative Executive at Creative Artists Agency, Rafael shifted from a successful career in the entertainment industry to founding Indivisible Arts, a nonprofit that equips youth with tools for emotional resilience and self-expression. His work blends mentorship, mindfulness, and the arts to support youth facing adversity. Rafael is the author of FundaMentaLife Tools (2025), a practical guide to emotional well-being based on his nonprofit’s acclaimed Creative Wisdom Tools curriculum.

Connect with Rafael:

FundaMentaLife Tool Guide Book: https://www.rafaelmcmaster.com/consciousness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmaster.peace/

Website: https://www.indivisiblearts.org/

SOC: https://streamofconsciousness.life/

There are only 3 days left to purchase the Winter 2026 Holistic Health Bundle Including my Tongue Press course!

Launch ends: January 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET (New York Time)

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Thank you everyone who has been a part of 2025. I want to extend gratitude to you all! I have so many wonderful things happening in 2026, sign up for updates and please let me know what you would like to see on the Compromised to Alchemized podcast.

I am so excited to offer a special limited time offer on Impact Bundles. It is only available January 1st to 10th. Get an amazing health bundle for only $50!

Here are the key details for the Winter 2026 Holistic Health Bundle launch:

Launch starts: January 1st, 2026 at 6:59 am ET (New York Time)

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Price: $50 USD

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Total discount: 99%

On this special episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had as a guest on the Hydrate Podcast with Tracy Duhs. We explore the often-overlooked root causes of chronic pain and why traditional stretching and strengthening often fails to provide lasting relief.

For nearly two decades, I have studied how tension forms in the body long before pain ever appears. In this episode, I describe my Phase Shift work—a unique bodywork approach that looks at embryology, fascia, and the nervous system to unlock rigid, or frozen areas of the body by returning to their origin.

0:00 | Introduction

20:02 | Phase Shift Work: Unlocking hardened areas (like a stuck sacrum or tight calves) by addressing the developmental origin of the tension.

25:03 | The 60% Statistic: Why an estimated 60% of people now struggle with tongue ties or airway issues compared to previous generations.

30:10 | Chewing for Development: How our modern liquid/soft diet contributes to narrow palates and why chewing is vital for enzymatic activation and detoxification.

56:29 | The Diaphragm/Kidney Connection: The diaphragm forms in the throat around week 5. If a tongue tie is present, it creates a "spiral of restriction" that binds the right side of the diaphragm and the right kidney in nearly 99% of cases.

58:12 | The Tongue Press: A breakdown of my daily routine, including vocalizations and "tongue meditation" to free the floor of the mouth and ground the nervous system.

1:02:22 | The "Floor of Four": My distilled system focusing on the four main areas—head, throat, sides, and feet—that can trigger a total body phase shift when unlocked.

1:04:47 | Tongue Meditation

1:20:20 | How to discover your gifts with Tracy Duhs

1:33:15 | How curiosity can help you through a tough time

Connect with Tracy:

1. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
2. Hydration Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sanctuarysd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
3. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tracyduhs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
4. Flow FAM Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/join-flow-fam/

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In this episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by a true visionary in the world of neuroscience, Jim Poole. Jim is the CEO of NuCalm, the world’s first and only patented technology clinically proven to lower stress and improve sleep quality without drugs.

We live in a world where, as Jim puts it, "The human race appears to be in a race to erase the human race." We are constantly "on," stuck in a loop of high-cortisol survival mode. Jim explains how NuCalm flips the switch from the "fight or flight" sympathetic nervous system to the "rest and digest" parasympathetic state using complex physics and neuroacoustic software.

I am also beyond excited to announce my official collaboration with NuCalm! This technology is a game-changer for the work I do in my System Reset Experience, providing the neurological safety required for the body to truly heal.

1. Try it FREE: Get a 7-Day Free Trial of NuCalm HERE.
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0:00 | Introduction

9:50 | Jim reflects on a 16-day business trip plus a look back at their 2018 "Best of CES" win.

14:00 | Why NuCalm is the remedy for a society that has lost control of its internal state.

18:50 | How NuCalm moved from a $6,000 FDA-regulated medical device to an accessible technology for anyone with a phone.

22:26 | A deep dive into how the human brain is wired for survival and why that's backfiring in the modern world.

27:30 | What your brain actually "spends" to keep you going and how to replenish it.

39:00 | How Dr. Blake Holloway invented NuCalm and its incredible history of being used to replace general anesthesia during surgery.

40:55 | The groundwork Jim does with NuCalm

58:50 | Jim Poole's personal legend and how he stays calibrated

1:04:40 | New offerings from NuCalm: with Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, Rodger Love, his daughter, and now me!

1:10:40 | I describe my collaboration with NuCalm

1:15:03 | how neuroacoustics can benefit humanity

1:23:18 | A sneak peek into NuCalm's offerings in January 2026

Jim Poole is an accomplished executive and a global lecturer on applied neuropsychobiology and autonomic nervous system regulation. NuCalm is a unique, patented technology that’s clinically proven to lower stress and improve sleep quality. It naturally guides brain wave frequencies reliably, safely, and effectively, with no drugs or side effects, using physics, mathematics, and algorithms in neuroacoustic software underneath music.

Poole, is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, medical, financial services, market research, and IT industries. Since 2009 he has managed the strategic direction and ongoing operations of NuCalm, a neuroscience company with an expertise in evidence-based personalized wellness and performance.

Connect With Jim

[email protected]

NuCalm Social Media

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Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. In this episode I am joined by the brilliant Nikko Kennedy. Nikko is a Research Director, Science Writer, and Certified Doula who brings over two decades of experience in birth work and a deep mastery of quantum health.

As the Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology and the creator of the bestselling Substack Brighter Days, Darker Nights, Nikko bridges the gap between ancient biological wisdom and modern science. We began this conversation as an Instagram Live, answering questions about how light, timing, and the environment dictate our internal health.

Nikko beautifully explains that the sun is both a healer and a warrior—a force that we must learn to dance with to find our "Personal Legend."

• 0:00 | Introduction to Nikko Kennedy and her background.
• 10:45 | The Thyroid as a Sensor: Why your thyroid is more than just a metabolic engine—it’s an antenna for your environment.
• 18:30 | Circadian Regulation: Practical steps you can take right now to regulate your internal clock.
• 31:15 | Melatonin Breakdown: Moving beyond the "sleep hormone" label to understand its true power.
• 39:30 | Quantum Health: How circadian biology supports the body as a whole, from cellular energy to systemic healing.
• 43:51 | The Personal Legend: Nikko discusses the intersection of purpose and biology.
• 52:30 | Nikko’s Journey: The personal health challenges that led her to her purpose.
• 1:00:20 | Discovering Quantum Biology: How Nikko knows she is on the right path.
• 1:04:43 | The Institute of Applied Quantum Biology: Resources and information on how to dive deeper into this field.
• 1:14:00 | The Power of Placebo: Why we should be researching the "mind-body miracle" rather than dismissing it.
• 1:21:04 | Inner Knowing: How Nikko helps her clients tap into their intuition to guide their own healing.

Connect with Nikko

Brighter Days, Darker Nights

Brighter Days, Darker Nights Substack

Her Website

Quantum Biology Collective

Quantum Biology Podcast

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Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. In this episode I chat with Greg Mc Lean, a leading expert and educator whose mission is to demystify the complex connection between our breathing, sleep, jaw, nasal function, and overall health. Greg provides both virtual and in-person support, helping people around the world optimize their fundamental life function: breathing.

This conversation gets into the "nitty gritty" of what both Greg and I meticulously investigate in our respective practices. We reflect on the amazing training Greg hosted for my "Floor of the Mouth" course in Arizona this summer, where I was able to witness the transformative impact of his work firsthand.

Greg shares his personal journey—a fascinating pivot from electrical engineering and firefighting to becoming a dedicated movement and breathing trainer. He opens up about his childhood health struggles with asthma, his critical discovery of hypermobility, and his personal legend.

Greg has the unique ability to take diverse concepts from disciplines like yoga, sports' specific training, physical therapy, traditional weight lifting, and boxing, and combine them into a hybrid style of training. The core principle of his method is building a strong body from the core outward. He believes that once every joint is strong and flexible, clients achieve a balanced fitness program and a body ready to handle any challenge.

• 0:00 | Introduction and the mission of Project Airway.
• 10:15| My perspective and observations on Greg’s powerful teachings during the summer training in Arizona.
• 15:30| Greg’s unique career pivot: How he went from studying electrical engineering and training to be a firefighter to becoming a breathing and movement trainer.
• 24:10 | Greg’s pivotal experience with learning about hypermobility and how it impacted his approach to movement and health.
• 31:40 | Greg's personal health journey: Growing up with childhood asthma and breathing issues.
• 47:00 | Actionable Advice! Greg’s top tips on what you can do right now to help improve your airway.
• 52:20 | The foundational importance of our feet and the flow of movement for systemic health.
• 1:03:20 | A deeper anatomical dive: How to understand the pelvis and sacrum as pistons to enhance stability and flow.
• 1:16:55 | Greg’s personal legend and how he knows he is on track with his life’s work.

Connect With Greg on Instagram @ProjectAirway and https://premierfitnesssystems.com/

THIS IS GREG"S BRAND NEW 90 MIN HYPERMOBILITY SEMINAR AND THESE ARE THE 3 EXERCISES I ALWAYS TEACH TO GET THINGS STARTED! HYPERMOBILITY SEMINAR + “FOUNDATION SERIES” https://tinyurl.com/4nucepmv

THIS IS GREG'S WORLDWIDE LIST OF DOCS DOING THE FOLLOWING FOR KIDDOS AND ADULTS:

(KIDS) looking for docs that expand both the upper and lower for kids that are 3, 4, or 5

(ADULTS) looking for docs that split the midline using CUSTOM MARPE/MSE/FME/EASE/MIND PROCEDURES

“THE LIST” (EXPANSION BY STATE/COUNTRY) https://tinyurl.com/mr4duupf

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In this deeply moving and essential episode, I sit down with two incredible voices in the birth world: Dr. Stuart James Fischbein, MD, and Blyss Young, LM, CPM.

This conversation tackles the most difficult and unexpected birth scenarios, focusing on how birth professionals and families can navigate loss and trauma with integrity and compassion. Dr. Stu and Blyss courageously reflect on a challenging breech birth they assisted together, prompting a crucial discussion on managing high-stakes situations.

🚨 DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses loss, grief, and a very difficult birth experience. Listener discretion is advised.

We dive into the power of storytelling—how sharing our birth narratives influences care, challenges rigid hierarchies, and ultimately makes all the difference when conflict arises. We also explore the roles of midwives as guides, the expansion of regulatory agencies, and the importance of cognitive resonance in the birth space. Finally, I ask Dr. Stu and Blyss to reflect on their own "personal legends" and the missions that guide their profound work.

• Dr. Stuart James Fischbein, MD (Dr. Stu): Stuart James Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared. 
• Blyss Young, LM, CPM: Blyss Young, LM, CPM, is a home birth midwife, educator, and advocate for holistic maternity care. She co-founded The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center in Los Angeles, the first collaborative birth center of its kind, after nearly a decade of serving thousands of families and learning from renowned experts like Suzanne Arms, she transitioned to a more intimate midwifery practice supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Blyss is also the co-host of the Birthing Instincts Podcast with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, where they explore the art and science of birth outside the system. Currently, she is traveling the country interviewing traditional midwives for her newest project, At Her Feet, a podcast dedicated to preserving and sharing the ancestral wisdom of midwifery. Through her work with The Bridge Midwives, Blyss continues to mentor and inspire the next generation, helping to restore connection, intuition, and autonomy to the birthing experience.

• 0:00 | Introduction
• 10:15 | DISCLAIMER: WE TALK ABOUT A CHALLENGING BIRTH. A candid reflection on the difficult breech birth Dr. Stu and Blyss assisted together.
• 21:55 | How to support families through struggles and unexpected outcomes, emphasizing compassion and honoring the family's journey.
• 29:10 | Blyss's perspective on the powerful role of midwives as guides in the birthing process.
• 32:03 | A critical discussion: Should regulatory agencies continue to expand their control over birth workers and practices?
• 39:21 | The necessity of standing up for what you believe in—how you can still love each other and disagree respectfully.
• 42:25 | The importance of cognitive resonance in the birth space and professional collaboration.
• 47:47 | One of the most satisfying aspects of Dr. Stu's current work.
• 56:12 | Blyss and Dr. Stu share their respective personal legends and the missions that drive their work.
• 1:49:00 | Dr. Stu's first exposure to home birth midwifery and how it changed his perspective.

www.birthinginstincts.com 

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bridgemidwives.com

birthingblyss.com

patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast

https://bridgemidwives.com/atherfeet

At Her Feet Podcast

The Bridge Midwifes Project

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