Rewire For Birth Podcast
Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength.
Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make your birthing journey truly beautiful.
We firmly believe that through knowledge, community, and holistic practices, we can change the narrative around birth. Let’s eliminate the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that often accompany the birth process. Join me on this journey and let’s rewire for birth together.
Mom Brain and Birth Uncensored Episodes Hosted By:
Dr. Cindy Tahhan - Naturopathic Doctor, Positive Birth Advocate & Mom of 2
Melissa Horlick - Event Coordinator, Creative Director, Positive Birth Advocate & Mom of 2
Formerly The Birth C.E.O Podcast
Rewire For Birth Podcast
Mom Brain: Psychadelic Birth Baby!
In this unique episode of Mom Brain, Dr. Cindy & Melissa explore an intriguing topic that deviates from usual discussions. Dr. Cindy shares a profound medicine journey undertaken for her 38th birthday, drawing parallels between this transformative experience and the rite of passage in childbirth.
Key Topics Discussed
- Medicine Journey Experience:
- Dr. Cindy describes her recent exploration into plant medicine as one of the most transformative experiences since giving birth.
- Discusses preparation involving two years of psychotherapy, not to mention all of the naturopathic work and meditation over the last 15 years and participation in women’s groups.
- Birth Parallels:
- Comparison between the intensity and transformation experienced during childbirth and the medicine journey.
- Both experiences involve deep introspection, emotional release, and personal growth where you must face the unknown.
- Intention Setting:
- Importance of setting clear intentions before embarking on any transformative journey.
- Cindy’s intention was to "face the lion," symbolizing confronting all aspects of herself without fear or judgment. Major plot twist about what the lion ended up being.
- Set & Setting:
- The significance of environment (set) and surroundings (setting) in shaping one's experience during both birth and medicine journeys.
- Emphasizes having supportive figures akin to doulas who provide safety without interference.
- Integration Process:
- Discussion on integrating such life-altering experiences into everyday life post-event.
- Highlights ongoing shifts in worldview following these profound moments.
Insightful Comparisons
- Emotional Release & Healing: Both childbirth and psychedelic journeys offer opportunities for significant emotional healing through intense physical sensations leading to deeper self-awareness.
- Support Systems: Just as a doula supports a birthing mother, having someone like a 'spiritual architect' or space holder can guide individuals safely through their inner explorations without judgment or intervention and give your system the signal of safety.
- Environment Impact: A nurturing environment is crucial; whether it's nature immersion during psychedelics or creating calming spaces for laboring mothers—comfort aids transformation significantly.
- Rite Of Passage: These experiences serve as rites of passage, initiations—rebirths—that allow individuals to emerge more connected with themselves while embracing new identities or roles within society/family dynamics post-experience/birth respectively.
This episode delves deeply into how seemingly different experiences share commonalities rooted in human transformation processes—a must-listen if you're curious about exploring life's thresholds beyond conventional boundaries!
Go to rewireforbirth.com/meditate to download your free hypnobirthing meditation to guide you through this rite of passage
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