11 • The Judy Chicago Series: A Conversation with the Artist Judy Chicago

10/02/18 • 34 min

When I was first asked to be a part of this special series of birth art for the Pasadena Museum, I had no idea who Judy Chicago was. I just said "yes" because I'm a birth junkie who wants to see more images of people giving birth to help humanize the experience of childbirth.

I was honored to speak with Judy to learn more about her inspirations and process for this special series.

This is a special edition of Big Birth Junkie that coincides with the artwork of Judy Chicago's Birth Project Born Again Series at the Pasadena Museum. I want to thank Sarah Mitchell, Director of Exhibitions, and Leah Clancey, Education & Engagement Coordinator, at the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) for inviting me into this special project and co-creating it with me.

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This episode is sponsored by GraceFull where you can find BBJ's host Elizabeth's free ebook: Birth Planning: All the Questions to Ask and all kinds of educational videos including Childbirth Education, Advanced Doula Trainings and Lactation Support.

If you live in Los Angeles, check out our midwives for home births, water birth, and our accredited birthing center. We also have a full wellness facility with NDs, Chiropractic, Therapy, Massage, Lactation and lots of amazing classes.

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I was honored to speak with Judy to learn more about her inspirations and process for this special series.

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For more information to go: GraceFull or follow us: @gracefullbirth or our guest: @judychicago

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10 • Hannah Roloson and her sister Kamala: Birthing in Community, Turning a Breech Baby (The Judy Chicago Series)

Hannah and Kamala grew up in a community where childbirth was celebrated and an inclusive community event. When Hannah got pregnant there was no doubt in her mind that her family would be there for the big day. Not only do we get to hear the story of two home water births, but its a treat to hear sisters share their perspective on the same experiences.

This is a special edition of Big Birth Junkie that coincides with the artwork of Judy Chicago's Birth Project Born Again Series at the Pasadena Museum and relates to her piece: Guided by the Goddess as we talk about Birthing in Community.

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12 • Lindsey Bliss and her doula Sam Huggins - Home Birth of baby #7

Lindsey Bliss has devoted her life to all things birth, as both a mother, doula and the Co-Director of Carriage House Birth, a Brooklyn-based doula collective. Lindsey’s own path to motherhood has been filled with twists and turns she never could have imagined, and today she will share with us the journey of her 4th pregnancy and 7th child (yes, that is right, she has 7 children) Olympia Pearl with a conversation with her Birth Doula (who also happens to be her Co-Director at CHB and bestie) Sam Huggins.

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