The Earthside Birth Podcast

By Petri Mesa

An exploration of the vastness that is Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Motherhood, Womanhood, Sisterhood, Spirituality and so much more. Following the journey of a radical midwifery student/spiritual

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May 27, 2024 Understanding the 1st Trimester
A reflection of my most recent 1st trimester, now that I'm "half way" through my current pregnancy! We've all been told that certain symptoms whether they're physical or emotional are just par for the course, but if we look closer, what are these symptoms actually telling us?
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45min
February 03, 2024 Birth Trauma At Home: It DOES exist!
If I've said it once I've said it (and will keep saying it) a thousand times: BIRTH IS AS SAFE AS BIRTH CAN BE. And majority of the time, it goes off without a hitch! But what about those of us with different stories? What about those of us who are the rare exceptions? We who's experiences are denied in order to try and save face within the birth community? Let's be REAL about birth: TRAUMA CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE! And we aren't doing this sister wound any favors by silencing, shaming and blaming those of us who do experience birth trauma at home. Thoughts on this and the birth story of our son, Dexten <3
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1h 10min
January 01, 2024 Auld Lang Syne
A brief reflection of 2023 and discussion of what I am bringing and calling into the new year. In this episode I share some raw truth about what Motherhood has looked like for me over the years. 19 year old me, unprepared for the true duties and responsibilities of parenthood, certainly made her fair share of mistakes. But the person I am today is here to own those mistakes, hold myself accountable for them and offer my children the tools needed to end the perpetual trauma handed down through our lineage. Featuring a hidden bonus track LOL remember those?? Let's say goodbye to what no longer serves us and hello to continued health, happiness, peace and FUNCTIONAL PARENTING in the new year!
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39min
December 19, 2023 Wounded Women
Buckle up Buttercup! Today we're talking about the wounds of women and the importance of shadow work. Through the recent reprise of my own sister and mother wounds over the past week, I share both my personal experience as well as my observation of women against women.
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49min
December 13, 2023 Tis' The Season
Messages for the collective from the season. It's that time of year again, where we find ourselves at the threshold of welcoming in the new while parting with the old. In this episode I share the messages that have come through, with the intention of guiding you into self discovery in the upcoming year. Featuring a bedtime tantrum as only my daughter can deliver and I'm grateful for all of it :)
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27min
November 27, 2023 The Big "O"
The big "O" that no one ever wants to talk about- OBLIGATION. In this episode I discuss three big issues- obligation, responsibility and ownership. How they apply to birth work as well as the overall birth experience, explore why we seem so reluctant to apply them to ourselves and how to move past this false and often misplaced sense of responsibility for that which is out of our control. You can find the link to Maryn Green's podcast "When The Midwife Is Blamed" below and I sincerely hope you give it a listen <3

https://indiebirth.org/when-the-midwife-is-blamed/
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43min
November 20, 2023 Her Cries on Deaf Ears
Sometimes they don't hear you because of who/what they think you are, sometimes- they just don't listen. This episode looks at some of the ways women are not heard through out their childbearing experiences and exposes the importance of self education and discovering your OWN power, instead of relinquishing it to a care provider. An emotional reflection of my first two pregnancies and births. Inspired by an IG reel by Flor @Badassmotherbirther.
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56min
November 09, 2023 Ultrasound: Safe, Right?
The excitement of having the opportunity to see your baby during pregnancy is understandable! But what do you really know about this routine medical tool? What is ultrasound? How does it work? How many ultrasounds does a women actually get during pregnancy and what effects could the assumption of its safety have on you and your baby?
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47min
November 03, 2023 The Herstory Of Midwifery
Step into the past and discover what Midwives and Witches have in common and how the rise of medicine as a profession sent countless women to their deaths. Exposing a centuries old wound as we look at the HERstory of Midwives. Recorded on the 699th year anniversary of Petronilla De Meath's execution and done so in her honor- the first woman to be sentenced to "death by fire" in Irish history.
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28min

FAQs about The Earthside Birth Podcast:

How many episodes does The Earthside Birth Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.