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Does this sound familiar? As an expectant father, you've been told that your role during childbirth is limited to providing support and staying out of the way. Yet, you can't help but feel an overwhelming desire to be more actively involved, to embrace the divine masculine energy that lies within you. This discrepancy leaves you feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and longing for a deeper connection to the miracle of childbirth.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Understand the often overlooked momentous role of men in childbirth, via appreciation of the divine masculine.
- Identify the lack of adequate resources for men awaiting fatherhood, underlining the urgency for rich, comprehensive guidance.
- Absorb the essence of 'holding space' and its role in pioneering a fresh understanding of masculinity.
- Grasp the dynamic potency of 'holding space', exhibiting its function to receive emotions without the instinct to rectify.
- Delve into the importance of deep, introspective work for men, essential for modernizing masculinity constructs and nurturing vulnerability in fatherhood.
My special guest is Dr. Nathan Riley
Meet Dr. Nathan Riley, a trailblazer in the childbirth space. With two specialties under his belt, Obstetrics and Hospice Palliative Medicine, Dr. Riley adopts a unique approach that blends medical expertise with empathy and understanding. This charismatic professional deviates from conventional childbirth procedures, passionately advocating for a deeply personalized, patient-focused approach. Dr. Riley's ceaseless exploration of the birth process and his ability to build strong relationships with his patients have made him a beloved figure among expectant parents.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - The Lack of Resources for Expecting Fathers
00:01:16 - The Role of Men in Childbirth
00:05:18 - The Burning Man Experience
00:06:56 - Reclaiming Masculinity Through Inner Work
00:08:30 - Introduction to Dr. Nathan Riley
00:12:52 - The Meaning of Technology for Humanity
00:13:32 - The Influence of Television 00:14:41 - Dad Jokes and Embarrassing Kids
00:16:28 - The Impact of a $100 Purchase
00:18:03 - Maintaining Identity in Medicine
00:19:17 - Unexpected Strength 00:21:55 - Honoring Personal Virtues
00:26:22 - The Shift from Traditional to Conventional Birth
00:27:09 - Disillusionment with Hospital Births
00:28:36 - Better Outcomes with Minimal Interventions
00:29:12 - Exploring Homebirths
00:31:29 - Personalized Care and Involving Partners
00:38:57 - The Importance of Home Birth
00:40:00 - Is Home Birth Safe? 00:43:58 - The Role of the Father
00:46:31 - Clarity for Fathers
00:52:42 - The Importance of Oxytocin in Human Behavior
00:53:59 - The Role of Oxytocin in Childbirth
00:56:05 - The Impact of Oxytocin on Bonding and Breastfeeding 00:57:35 - The Man's Role in Supporting an Undisturbed Birth
01:05:02 - Introduction to the Born Free Method
01:05:36 - Addressing Male Factor Infertility
01:05:58 - HPV and Natural Clearing
01:06:23 - Empowering Individuals in Healthcare
01:08:32 - Claiming Responsibility and Finding Freedom
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