Today, on the podcast, we welcome Hope, a midwife, environmentalist, and professional drummer, to discuss her multifaceted journey. Hope shares her experiences with drumming and its deep spiritual connection to birth, recalling how she was drawn to African and world music percussion, and how it has intertwined with her work in midwifery. She narrates her initial exposure to birth work through supporting a pregnant friend in her teens and the subsequent impact of that experience, leading her to become a midwife. Hope elaborates on the critical importance of honoring physiological birth and highlights how modern birth practices can interfere with this. Throughout the episode, Hope emphasizes the significance of reconnecting women with their inner voice. Tune in for a very special episode!

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Anniversary

02:07 Personal Reflections and Life in Peru

02:34 Daily Rituals and Intentions

03:16 Collaboration with Laura and New Program Launch

04:25 The Embodied Woman Program Details

06:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Phases

07:30 Invitation to Join the Program

08:02 Introduction to Today's Guest: Hope

08:31 Hope's Journey: Drumming and Midwifery

11:07 Hope's Early Drumming Experiences

13:13 Drumming and Birth Work in Africa and Peru

14:28 The Healing Power of Drumming

20:36 Empowering Women's Voices Through Drumming

23:42 Hope's Introduction to Birth Work

25:38 A Transformative Birth Experience

37:30 The Importance of Sacred Birth Environments

44:28 Challenges in Modern Birth Practices

46:30 Insurance Companies and Hospital Protocols

47:11 The Societal Fear of Hospital Births

48:12 The History of Hospital Births

49:29 The Importance of Birth Environment

50:30 Choosing Your Birth Care Provider

53:38 The Journey from Maiden to Mother

54:21 The Sacred Birth Path Education Program

56:27 The Rite of Passage into Motherhood

57:20 Supporting Mothers and Building Community

01:02:55 The Role of Sisterhood in Birth and Beyond

01:07:04 Personal Journey into Motherhood

01:17:49 Manafest: A Festival Celebrating Women's Voices

01:22:37 Closing Thoughts and Womb Wisdom

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