Today, on the podcast, we welcome Hope, a midwife, environmentalist, and professional drummer, to discuss her multifaceted journey. Hope shares her experiences with drumming and its deep spiritual connection to birth, recalling how she was drawn to African and world music percussion, and how it has intertwined with her work in midwifery. She narrates her initial exposure to birth work through supporting a pregnant friend in her teens and the subsequent impact of that experience, leading her to become a midwife. Hope elaborates on the critical importance of honoring physiological birth and highlights how modern birth practices can interfere with this. Throughout the episode, Hope emphasizes the significance of reconnecting women with their inner voice. Tune in for a very special episode!
In this episode…
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Anniversary
02:07 Personal Reflections and Life in Peru
02:34 Daily Rituals and Intentions
03:16 Collaboration with Laura and New Program Launch
04:25 The Embodied Woman Program Details
06:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Phases
07:30 Invitation to Join the Program
08:02 Introduction to Today's Guest: Hope
08:31 Hope's Journey: Drumming and Midwifery
11:07 Hope's Early Drumming Experiences
13:13 Drumming and Birth Work in Africa and Peru
14:28 The Healing Power of Drumming
20:36 Empowering Women's Voices Through Drumming
23:42 Hope's Introduction to Birth Work
25:38 A Transformative Birth Experience
37:30 The Importance of Sacred Birth Environments
44:28 Challenges in Modern Birth Practices
46:30 Insurance Companies and Hospital Protocols
47:11 The Societal Fear of Hospital Births
48:12 The History of Hospital Births
49:29 The Importance of Birth Environment
50:30 Choosing Your Birth Care Provider
53:38 The Journey from Maiden to Mother
54:21 The Sacred Birth Path Education Program
56:27 The Rite of Passage into Motherhood
57:20 Supporting Mothers and Building Community
01:02:55 The Role of Sisterhood in Birth and Beyond
01:07:04 Personal Journey into Motherhood
01:17:49 Manafest: A Festival Celebrating Women's Voices
01:22:37 Closing Thoughts and Womb Wisdom
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