Madison suffered from a psychosis that hospitalized her in 2018. It was the catalyst that led her to where she is now and how it gave her the power to hold space for women during the childbirth process (full term, abortion or miscarriage). 

In this episode we talk about the shadow work that both of us have done. Shadow work being the work of shedding awareness on our subconscious that is deeply rooted in fear.

Madison talks about her practice of going into isolation when she feels darkness creeping in. Something I know I need more of in my life. She describes how she informs her people that she is ok but that she needs to spend some time alone to just dump. She clears her mind from overthinking so she can once again receive love. She recognizes when she needs to take a step back so she can continue to do the work that she does and be able to hold space. 

Madisons describes that through being a birth doula she was able to see first hand how a woman going through childbirth is gifted freedom from self doubt and born are the belief that she can do anything. 

“We should feel empowered from a birth experience”.

"Being a birth doula is about creating a safe, comfortable container to release". 

“Those with a womb have been pregnant and having babies for thousands of years, our bodies are designed to have babies”. 

Madison has designed a workbook for expecting parents who want to manifest a physiological home birth and much more.

Madison also holds weekly healing circles called La Luna Ceremony.

Circles are pay by donation - Direct message her to sign up. 
 
Contact Madison on Instagram or Facebook

@madisondesj 

www.odetobirth.com (coming soon)