Born Free Method: The Podcast

Roots, Race, Colonization, and African Spirituality of Childbirth with Dr. Mmatshilo Motsei, PhD


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Dr. Motsei was one of my guides during a recent trip to South Africa to sit in a ceremony with Indigenous midwives through a program offered by my friend Sevonna Brown, National Director of Restore Forward. Sevonna has also been on the podcast. Mmatshilo is a prolific author, healer, and educator, and she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Born Free Twins-Breech Conference in Louisville. I am enrolled in her online program “African Spirituality of Childbirth”. In this flowing conversation, we talk about racism, colonization, and spirituality on her continent, using these themes to explore issues within maternal health and birthwork. This was one of my favorite interviews so far…

Come, see, and hear from Dr. Motsei and a range of other educators at the 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech. Grab your ticket before we fill up!

Visit the show notes for more.

Connect with Mmatshilo:

  • Websites: Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity & Afrika Ikalafe
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Reference from the show:

  • Dr. Motsei’s books
  • Find out more about Dr. Motsei’s online course on the Afrikan Spirituality of Childbirth
  • God is Not a Man interview with Aubrey Matshiqi (MOYA Podcast)
  • The Power of Myth, by Joseph Campbell

2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference:

Join 150 birth workers and 20+ amazing presenters in Louisville, August 8-11, to learn some new skills, make some new friends, and show up holistically for your birthing clients!

Visit the website and register

Connect with Nathan:

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My Online Courses:

  • Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
  • Clear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPV

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