Orgasmic Birth

Ep 145 Description:

"Birth has the potential to take us into places where we can really understand who we are in a very deep level." —Robyn Sheldon

Every woman carries within her the potential to experience birth as a deeply empowering, mystical journey of love and consciousness. Therefore, the path to an orgasmic birth lies not in technique but in surrendering to the universal wisdom that flows through our bodies beyond physical boundaries.

This week, we are joined by Robyn Sheldon, a compassionate guide and author specializing in soul integration and birth transformation. With over 30 years of experience, she helps parents connect deeply with their unborn children and embrace the sacred journey of birth.

Tune in as Debra and Robyn explore the intricate connections between spirituality, sexuality, earth wisdom, soul integration, transcendent birthing experiences, and the profound power of connecting with one's unborn child through intuitive and transformative practices.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

03:10 Meet Robyn: Finding Deeper Soul Presence in Birth

08:25 Connecting to the Unborn

11:54 Merging Sexuality and Spirituality in Birth

17:33 Connecting with Mother Earth

20:27 Connect with Robyn

Resources:

💗If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra's Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training

About Robyn:

After training in Soul Integration in 1994, Robyn Sheldon founded Mama Bamba in 2004 in Cape Town to help babies experience trauma-free births and support parents in creating sacred, meaningful births. Over time, her focus shifted from midwifery to the profound connection with unborn baby souls, leading her to train doulas and "soulas" (soul doulas), develop Soul Integration programs, and co-found the Compassionate Birth Project to reduce midwife stress and obstetric abuse. Mama Bamba has since become a nurturing space that empowers parents, fosters open-hearted conversations, and celebrates the transformative and sacred nature of birth, which Robyn continues to find deeply inspiring.

Website: http://www.robynsheldon.com/ & https://mamabamba.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabambabirth and https://www.instagram.com/robynsheldonauthor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynsheldonauthor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobynSheldonSoulIntegration

Ep 144 Description:

"Your experience and birth is more important than someone else's judgments." —MJ Renshaw

We've been taught that pleasure is an indulgence, not a necessity. But what if accessing desire is the secret to profound healing during childbirth? It's time to unlearn the shame and prioritize our needs.

As the creator of The Being Method, MJ Renshaw is a mama on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach pleasure and birth. Her own journey of using self-care practices to facilitate an empowering childbirth has motivated her to support others in releasing shame and embracing desire.

Tune in as Debra and MJ dive into releasing shame, the healing power of self-pleasure in childbirth, creating a pleasurable birth environment, the role of the partner, and the impact on postpartum intimacy.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

02:01 MJ's First Birth

04:37 Second Birth and Pleasure as a Healing Tool

07:24 The Role of Self-Pleasure in Birth

18:25 Releasing Shame and Embracing Pleasure

20:03 Postpartum and Intimacy

23:01 Tips for Embracing Pleasure

Resources:

💗If you or someone you love is preparing for pregnancy or birth, join Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials to prepare for a positive, safe, and healthy birth experience. The best gift is to be positively prepared for birth. Learn more and use code: halfoff for 50% off! https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

💗Film

• Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret

About MJ:

Megan Jane "MJ" Renshaw is the founder of The Being Method, and a lover of all things energy, embodiment, and even rock collecting. After experiencing the transformative power of birth, she realized how deeply pleasure is woven into every part of life and how it can help one trust their body, voice, and partners in new ways. MJ is a breath work teacher and certifier, sharing her expertise in using breath work to support birth and postpartum experiences. Through her work, she aims to help others release shame, reconnect with their bodies, and embrace pleasure as a tool for healing and transformation.

Website: https://www.beingmethod.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingmethodbreathwork/

Ep 143 Description:

"Get yourself love high, as high as you can! Try and focus on getting you all loved up because then you're going to get triggered less when you have a child." —Tamra Mercieca

The pelvic floor is the unsung hero of the female body - a complex network of muscles that play a pivotal role in pregnancy, childbirth, and overall well-being. Yet, for too long, this intimate area has been shrouded in shame and disconnection. Yoga for the vagina offers a powerful antidote, helping women cultivate a deeper awareness and relationship with the pelvis. By releasing tension and fear, this practice unlocks greater ease, pleasure, and power during life's most transformative experiences.

Tamra Mercieca is a women's health expert who has dedicated over 20 years to helping women reclaim their power and fall in love with themselves. As the host of the "I Love Me with Tamra Mercieca" podcast and the founder of the "Getting Naked" online school, Tamra shares transformative practices for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Debra and Tamra explore how releasing fear, cultivating self-love, and using intentional practices can make birth a more easeful and empowering experience, while also revealing opportunities for personal growth through the parenting journey.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

02:43 Tamra on Pregnancy and Birth

07:13 Overcoming Fears and Building Confidence

11:36 Yoga for the Vagina and Pelvic Health

15:23 The Power of Words and Mantras

19:22 Self-Love and Personal Growth During Pregnancy and Birth

Resources:

💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra's online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials- https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

💗 Partner with us to share your offerings with our audience that cherishes authenticity, connection, and family well-being. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com or email me at: [email protected]

About Tamra:

Tamra Mercieca is a women's health expert who has dedicated over 20 years to helping women reclaim their power and fall in love with themselves. As a Self-Love Therapist, Author, and Women's Pelvic Health Guide, Tamra has transformed her own journey of physical and emotional healing into empowering practices for birth and beyond. She is the host of the "I Love Me with Tamra Mercieca" podcast and the founder of the "Getting Naked" online school, where she teaches women the art of self-acceptance. In her free time, Tamra enjoys immersing herself in nature, dancing, and traveling with her family.

Websites:

https://yogaforthevagina.com/

https://gettingnaked.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen

Ep 142 Description:

"Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined prior. This is something to take pride in." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limiting belief that deserves to be challenged. The reality is that, with the right mindset and preparation, a hospital birth can also be a deeply empowering and transformative experience.

Explore the powerful intersection between pleasure and hospital birth as Debra shares tips on preparing for the big day, setting the mood for your birth room, advocating for your needs, coping with labor sensations, and welcoming your baby with grace and power.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

01:53Tip #1- Preparing for the Big Day!

12:21 Tip #2- Setting the Mood for Your Birth Room

14:56 Tip #3- Advocating for Your Needs

17:58 Tip #4- Coping with Labor Sensations

22:01 Tip #5- Welcoming Your Baby

Resources:

💗 Pregnancy

• I have a free Pleasurable Birth Preferences for you to think through your desires and create your personal plan. Download and share it with your birth team: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/get-birth-plan

• A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra's online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

💗Podcast

• Orgasmic Birth: Ep. 4 - The Hormones of Love, Sex, and Childbirth with Dr. Sarah Buckley

About Debra:

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy, brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world.

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of "Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth" and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries, bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life!

Debra Pascali Bonaro has been featured on ABC's 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, and The UK Times, as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world.

Ep 141 Description:

"You are the expert on you. So trust your own expertise when you bring that to the conversation. Don't let anybody talk you out of your own expertise." —Dr. Nicole Rankins

Your voice matters in the birth room!

Too often, women's preferences and concerns are overlooked or dismissed during hospital births. But we can reclaim our power by understanding the foundation for a positive, empowered birth experience.

Dr. Nicole Rankins is a Board Certified OB GYN, maternal health advocate, and creator of one of the top 0.5% global podcasts on pregnancy and birth, with over 2.6 million downloads. Her expertise and accessible approach have empowered thousands of women to approach birth with confidence.

Tune in as Debra and Dr. Nicole discuss the must-knows of childbirth education, preparing for birth without overwhelm, creating birth plans that actually work, and expert advice for an empowered hospital birth experience.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

03:32 First Birth: A Traumatic C-Section

07:59 The Importance of Childbirth Education

10:17 Green Flags, Red Flags

16:22 Birth Plans and Preferences

21:40 Informed Decision-Making in Labor

24:47 Creating a Joyful Birth Experience

Resources:

💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra's online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

About Nicole:

Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins (a.k.a. Dr. Nicole) is a board-certified OB/GYN, mom of 2, and maternal health advocate with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,500 births attended. Dr. Nicole combines rigorous academic expertise with accessible, practical information to empower first-time moms. As the creator and host of a top 0.5% global podcast with over 2.6 million downloads, and creator of an online childbirth education class, Dr. Nicole has empowered thousands of women to approach birth calm, confident, and prepared. A trusted expert quoted in major outlets like CNN Health and BuzzFeed, and a contributor for NBC12, Dr. Nicole is passionate about transforming individual birth experiences for first time moms while driving systemic change in maternal healthcare.

Website: http://drnicolerankins.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnicolerankins/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/drnicolerankins

Ep 140 Description:

"To use affirmation, first, you have to be very honest with yourself." —Bettina Zagoni

Our inner dialogue shapes our experiences, our relationships, and even our physical well-being before, during, and after birth. It can help cultivate a mindset of empowerment, resilience, and self-compassion— qualities that are invaluable during such a transformative time. By bringing awareness to our inner dialogue and intentionally reframing it, we have the power to reshape our experiences and create more positive outcomes for ourselves and our families.

Bettina "Tina" Zagoni is a perinatal consultant, doula, and creator of the transformative Modern Goddess affirmation card decks. Her mission is to make these tools accessible to women worldwide, empowering them through the journey of motherhood.

Tune in as Debra and Bettina discuss the profound impact of affirmations on pregnancy, birth, and parenting, Tina's personal journey of rewriting her birth narrative through the power of self-talk, her creation of the Modern Goddess affirmation cards, and her mission to make these empowering tools accessible to women worldwide, including introducing them into hospitals across Hungary.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

01:25 Meet Bettina

07:27 Bettina's Affirmations During Pregnancy

18:06 The Impact of Affirmations

22:32 Introducing Affirmation Cards in Hospitals

32:04 Expanding Affirmation Cards to International Markets

36:17 The Power of Affirmations in Creating a Positive Birth Story

Resources:

💗If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra's Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training

💗Partner with us to share your offerings with our audience that cherishes authenticity, connection, and family well-being. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com or email me at: [email protected]

About Bettina:

Bettina Zagoni is a perinatal consultant, doula, and perinatal yoga teacher from Hungary. With over 10 years of experience working with women and families, Tina is dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Tina is the creator of the Modern Goddess affirmation card decks, which aim to reintroduce rituals and empower women through the use of positive self-talk. She is also an Orgasmic Birth Practitioner, helping to break down barriers and open the door to more pleasure and intimacy in birth and parenting.

In addition to her private practice, Tina has worked tirelessly to bring her affirmation cards into hospitals across Hungary, impacting thousands of women during their birthing experiences. Her mission is to make these transformative tools accessible to women worldwide, empowering them through the journey of motherhood.

Tina is multilingual, speaking Hungarian, English, and German fluently. She is passionate about connecting globally to share her expertise and inspire others to embrace the spirituality and science behind the power of affirmations.

Website: http://www.moderngoddesscards.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderngoddesscards

Get your Affirmation Cards at:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/ModernGoddess/page/8D7811B0-14EB-4D0C-AF2F-F37DBE4EC8F6?ref_=ast_bln

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/de-en/shop/moderngoddesscards

Ep 139 Description:

"This is your birth. You get to make the choices around that. We are the experts of our internal direct experience, and we should honor that." —Bec Conant

The pelvic floor holds the key to unlocking a transformative birth experience. This intricate muscle group is often shrouded in mystery, yet its role in labor and delivery is undeniable. Discover the surprising ways the pelvic floor can profoundly impact the birthing journey.

Bec Conant is a respected prenatal yoga expert with over 25 years of experience. Her personal birth journey inspired a profound shift in her teaching, leading to a holistic approach that bridges movement, anatomy, and the pelvic floor.

Tune in as Debra and Bec share eye-opening insights on the powerful connection between the pelvic floor, the psoas muscle, and the birthing process, offering practical tips to prepare the body for an empowered labor and delivery.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

02:28 Meet Bec

09:56 Bec's Birth Experience

11:30 Understanding the Psoas Muscle

19:17 Integrating New Knowledge Into Teaching

27:22 Practical Tips for Prenatal Yoga

31:33 The OM Birth Approach

Resources:

💗Learn more about pleasure in birth, parenting, and birth work. Get your gift at: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/more

💗If you or someone you love is preparing for pregnancy or birth, join Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials to prepare for a positive, safe, and healthy birth experience: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

💗Partner with us to share your offerings with our audience that cherishes authenticity, connection, and family well-being. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com or email me at: [email protected]

About Bec:

Bec Conant is a respected figure in Boston and New England for her expertise in prenatal care and yoga instruction spanning over two decades. Through her own birth program, the OM Birth Approach, she empowers expectant individuals, guiding them through childbirth and easing their transition into parenthood. Bec is the author of The OM Birth Approach, which uses yoga to prepare the body, mind and spirit for birth. With over 25 years of experience teaching prenatal yoga and 12 years as a doula, Bec brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective shaped by her own transformative birth experience.

Get your copy of Bec's book:

The Om Births Approach: How To Use Your Yoga Practice To Prepare Body, Mind, And Spirit For Birth, A Book For Pregnant Yoginis And The People Who Teach Them

Website: https://www.ombirths.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ombirths/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmBirths/

Ep 138 Description:

An investment in yourself as an investment in the people around you and your children." —Lacy Woods

Maternal health and wellness are essential for a happy and healthy family. Yet, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can deeply influence a mother's long-term well-being. And so, prioritizing holistic care and support during these times is key to fostering resilience and joy.

Lacy Woods is a passionate perinatal and pelvic health occupational therapist. She founded Maternal Milestones and specializes in pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise.

Discover the impact of maternal health occupational therapy, the importance of support systems for mothers, and Lacy's inspiring journey and professional insights.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

02:47 Navigating Unmedicated Hospital Birth

07:26 Navigating Labor and Delivery: Induction and Epidural

11:27 Second Pregnancy and Postpartum Reflections

18:35 Coping with Loss

23:26 Emotional and Physical Challenges of Birth

29:42 Postpartum Bliss and Professional Impact

32:27 Turning Into the Body and Relaxation Techniques

34:42 The Importance of Self-Care and Support

Ep 137 Description:

"Birth matters not just for that day, not just for the baby, not just for your health, but birth matters for how you live your entire life." —Aly McClain

The myth of the "small pelvis" has long been used to limit birth options and define a woman's experience. But what if this diagnosis didn't have to determine your path?

Aly McCLain is a dedicated advocate for empowering first-time home birth mothers. As a registered nurse, home birth coach, and host of the Peaceful Home Birth podcast, Aly combines her passion for holistic health, mindset techniques, and practical wisdom to guide expectant mothers through every step of their journey to a peaceful and empowering birth.

Tune in as Aly shares her powerful journey from a challenging diagnosis to an orgasmic birth, exploring how birth trauma can shape motherhood and the importance of intentionality in creating a truly transformative birth experience.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

02:48 "Small Pelvis"

10:30 Impact of Medicalized Birth

14:29 Deciding on Home Birth

20:26 Challenges and Decisions During Second Pregnancy

26:24 The Power of Rewiring and Empowerment

31:35 Helpful Resources

Ep 136 Description:

"I learned that pleasure was my greatest power." —Britt Fohrman

Pleasure is not just a fleeting indulgence, but a profound pathway to self-discovery and transformation. When we embrace pleasure as a guiding force, we unlock the ability to heal, grow, and live more authentically.

Britt Fohrman is a doula, embodiment coach, yoga teacher, and birth educator with over two decades of experience. Drawing from deep practices in Buddhism, hypnosis, tantra, and shamanic traditions, Britt guides her clients to live a life aligned with their desires, intuition, and authentic values.

Tune in as Britt shares her remarkable journey of resilience, courage, and self-discovery, exploring grief, conception, and the power of pleasure in the face of adversity.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

03:39 Britt's Journey From Loss to New Life

07:09 Healing and Pleasure in Pregnancy

14:56 Challenges and Birth Experience

15:25 Post-Birth Reflections

About Britt:

As an embodiment teacher, coach, birth educator, and photographer for over two decades, Britt Fohrman helps people cultivate embodiment and expand pleasure through coaching, yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic practice, and mindfulness.

Her practice is based on over 2 decades of experience in holding space for women standing at the threshold of life's most profound transitions: becoming a mother, healing from illness, injury or loss, stepping into sexual power and opening to new beginnings.

Britt holds a loving space for you to feel deeper into your body, allowing whatever is needed to be felt to come through, liberating you into living a life led by your desires, inner knowing and authentic values.

Website: https://www.brittfohrman.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuicyladies

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittFohrmanDoula/