Rewire For Birth Podcast
Dr. Cindy Tahhan, B.Sc., N.D.
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
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Can you say HELL YES to your birth & motherhood Journey? With Dr. Destiny Spurrell, ND
Rewire For Birth Podcast
04/02/25 • 63 min
In this episode, Cindy welcomes Dr. Destiny Spurrell, ND to discuss HOW TO ACTUALLY NAVIGATE your labour, birth & postpartum experience so that you can say HELL YES to your unique motherhood journey!
Key Highlights:
- Powerful Birth Advice:
- The pivotal advice from Dr. Destiny that changed Cindy's perspective on childbirth was simple yet profound: "The more you can get out of your way, the better." This mantra emphasizes trusting one's body and instincts during birth.
- Challenging Conventional Norms:
- Through her own experiences and witnessing others as a respiratory therapist working in the hospital along with her husband, an anesthesiologist, Dr. Destiny challenges traditional hospital birthing norms, advocating for informed choices that align with personal comfort and safety.
- Background & Influence:
- Coming from a lineage of women who viewed childbirth without fear shaped Dr. Destiny’s approach to pregnancy.
- Her professional background as a respiratory therapist attending high-risk births provided insights into both emergent medical scenarios and natural birth processes.
- Interdisciplinary Insights:
- As a naturopathic doctor as herself married to an anesthesiologist, she discusses how they blend different medical perspectives while making informed decisions about childbirth.
- Home vs Hospital Birth Considerations:
- Explores the decision-making process behind choosing home births over hospital settings due to factors like exposure to bacteria and personalized care options.
- Importance of Support Systems:
- Advocates strongly for having doulas present during labor for emotional support beyond what midwives provide, highlighting their role in creating a supportive environment conducive to empowered birthing experiences.
Reflective Thoughts:
Dr. Destiny shares her journey through three distinct pregnancies, emphasizing individualized paths based on deep self-awareness rather than societal expectations or pressures.
Takeaway Message:
Empowerment in motherhood begins with knowing your truth—understanding deeply what aligns with your values—and confidently communicating it throughout the pregnancy journey for optimal well-being of both mother and child.
Connect with Dr. Destiny Spurrell, ND:
Dr. Destiny Spurrell, ND currently provides IV Therapy at the following locations in Ontario, Canada
- True Roots Healthcare in Uxbridge:
- Durham Natural Health Centre in Ajax: https://dnhc.ca/destiny-spurrell
Dr. Destiny Spurell, ND also offers mentorship so you can find your HELL YES:
- Learn more at www.destinyspurrell.com
- On instagram @destinyspurrell
For more insightful discussions on maternal health topics or if you have questions about today’s episode:
- Follow us on IG: @drcindytahhan @rewireforbirth
Want to start your journey to rewiring your ‘BODYMIND’ for birth? Download our FREE birth meditation below:
- Free Meditation Guide available at rewireforbirth.com/meditate.
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Solo Episode: Birth Preparation is 80-95% Mental
Rewire For Birth Podcast
03/19/25 • 17 min
In this solo episode Dr. Cindy dives into the often-overlooked mental and emotional preparation needed for birth. Dr. Cindy challenges the traditional perception of birth as merely a physical act, emphasizing that it's an experience deeply rooted in our mental and emotional states.
Key Topics Discussed
- Mental & Emotional Aspects of Birth:
- Understanding that birth is not just a physical process but also involves significant mental preparation.
- Recognizing personal programming, conditioning, and traumas that can influence the birthing experience.
- Trauma & Healing:
- Importance of addressing past traumas or negative belief systems before labor.
- Exploring how unaddressed emotions can manifest physically during childbirth.
- Holistic Preparation Approach:
- Combining talk therapy with somatic therapies to integrate physical and emotional healing.
- Engaging in practices like yoga or meditation mindfully to avoid using them as distractions from deeper issues.
- Preconception Planning:
- Utilizing pre-pregnancy time to explore herbs, supplements, or plant medicine (if called) safely.
- The Role of Safety & Trust:
- Cultivating a sense of safety within one's body to facilitate a more positive birth experience.
Actionable Steps for Expecting Mothers
- Begin addressing any underlying fears or trauma well ahead of your due date through counseling or therapy involving bodily awareness.
- Engage in holistic practices that connect both mind and body without allowing them to become mere distractions from deeper work.
- Consider enrolling in mentorship programs focused on comprehensive prenatal preparation—both physically and emotionally.
Special Offer: Birth Mentorship Program
Dr. Cindy, ND invites listeners interested in deepening their preparatory journey through her one-on-one Birth Mentorship Program designed to support you mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically throughout pregnancy. Details for application are available here: https://cindytahhan.com/mentorships/
Your ONLY True Power In Birth, Trauma, Loss & Sexuality with Rachel Schafer
Rewire For Birth Podcast
04/09/25 • 100 min
In this illuminating conversation with Rachel Schafer you will learn:
- How to use curiosity to allow your body to guide you in the birth process, to heal & regulate your nervous system
- About the wisdom that exists in our bodies & minds on our motherhood journey
- When to listen to the messages coming from your body to avoid burnout and nervous system shutdown in motherhood
- How to alchemize traumatic life events & loss into your growth, evolution and power
- How to relate to birth, life & death from a clear lens
- What the only true power in this lifetime is
Wisdom Shared
- Facing Darkness: Importance of confronting one’s shadow self for clarity in life decisions.
- Body Wisdom: Trusting bodily instincts during childbirth; embracing natural processes over fear-based narratives often portrayed by media.
- Love as True Power: Redefining love beyond societal norms—a frequency connecting all beings harmoniously with nature.
- Curiosity Over Fear: Encouraging listeners to approach life's challenges with curiosity rather than avoidance for deeper understanding and healing potentialities.
Rachel emphasizes that while pain can be overwhelming, it also opens pathways toward profound joy if approached mindfully—with curiosity leading the way back home—to oneself, nature, family connections—and ultimately peace amidst chaos or uncertainty surrounding death/loss cycles inherent throughout our shared human experience journey here together now today always forevermore...
Get in touch with Rachel Schafer for Intuitive Wellness Coaching, Workshops & Retreats:
Website: www.dreamingintolove.com
Instagram: @rachelann_1111
Want to start your journey to rewiring your ‘BODYMIND’ for birth? Download our FREE birth meditation below:
- Free Meditation Guide available at rewireforbirth.com/meditate.
Connect with us on instagram @drcindytahhan and @rewireforbirth
Stay tuned for more episodes exploring transformative journeys through diverse lenses! 🌿✨ #Motherhood #Shamanism #HealingJourney #PodcastEpisode
The Power of Embodied Movement in Birth and Motherhood with Mana Mei
Rewire For Birth Podcast
03/04/25 • 83 min
Mana Mei is a movement facilitator and somatic healer; in this episode we get to explore the profound connections between embodiment, movement, and the birth experience. Why aren’t we taught how vital embodiment and movement are in labour and birth?
Mana shares her personal journey from being a classically trained dancer to discovering the transformative power of somatic dance and feminine embodiment and how that served her during her birth experiences and in birthing the life she desires.
The conversation delves into Mana's two home birth stories, highlighting how she used movement and inner awareness to navigate labor with trust and presence. We also discuss the importance of balancing feminine and masculine energies, overcoming trauma, and the significant impact of having a regulated and responsive nervous system. Mana also introduces her practice, Mana Movement, and its benefits for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone preparing for birth, for new parents, and entrepreneurial women looking to birth their creative projects into the world.
After listening to this episode you will have a deeper understanding of:
- Embodiment in Pregnancy and Birth
- Importance of consciously relaxing the body during intense sensations.
- Understanding birth as a natural process; trusting bodily instincts.
- Feminine Embodiment
- Defined as the seamless connection between internal energies and external manifestations.
- Emphasizes balance between masculine structures (riverbanks) and feminine fluidity (water).
- Mana’s Birth Story Insights
- Home births emphasizing trust in one's own body
- The transformative power of embodiment practices during labor.
- How to Reframe Pain During Labor
- Shifting vocabulary from "pain" to "sensation".
- Techniques for relaxation rather than contraction during labor surges.
- Cultural Context on Feminine Energy
- Addressing imbalances by embracing present-moment awareness typical of feminine energy.
- Movement as a Healing Modality Post-Birth – Personal experiences highlighting movement’s role in emotional processing post-childbirth
How to connect with Mana Mei:
Website: www.manamei.com or on Instagram: @manamei_movement
Want to start your journey to rewiring your ‘BODYMIND’ for birth? Download our FREE birth meditation below:
- Free Meditation Guide available at rewireforbirth.com/meditate.
Connect with us on instagram @drcindytahhan and @rewireforbirth
Your Tour Guide for Birth, Motherhood & Sex: Nicole Daniel, RN
Rewire For Birth Podcast
03/26/25 • 65 min
In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted journey of Nicole Daniel—an experienced labor and delivery nurse, doula, birth educator and tantric intimacy coach. Discover how she combines her scientific background with holistic practices to support expecting mothers in a way that honors both evidence-based medicine and intuitive embodiment.
You will learn:
- What it really means to be supported during your labour and birth experience
- How previous sexual trauma can impact your birth and how to navigate it
- Why sexuality and birth are not separate
- Simple embodiment practices to support you on your journey
- How to stay intimately connected to your partner while transitioning into motherhood
Key Topics Discussed:
The Role of a Doula- Acting as an informed tour guide for expectant parents.
Importance of preparation beyond traditional birthing knowledge.
Birth Environment Insights- Comparing hospital births vs. home births.
Cultural nuances within different birthing environments.
Childbirth Education Approach- Integrating Lamaze principles focused on evidence-based practices. Encouraging embodied decision-making through mindfulness techniques.
Importance of Support Systems in Birth Experiences- How having trusted companions can transform the birthing experience. Empowering women to voice their preferences during labor.
Embodiment Practices for Expecting Mothers- Simple tools like breathwork and music to foster relaxation. Creating conducive environments akin to conception settings for optimal birth outcomes.
Journey into Tantra & Sacred Sexuality – Initial curiosity sparked by burnout during the pandemic era. – Exploring tantra as an integration of mind-body practices leading towards healing burnout through curiosity-driven exploration.
Connect with Nicole:
Instagram: @nicoledanielrn
Website: www.nicoledaniel.ca
Special Offer: Birth Mentorship Program
Dr. Cindy, ND invites listeners interested in deepening their preparatory journey through her one-on-one Birth Mentorship Program designed to support you mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically throughout pregnancy. Details for application are available via the link here: https://cindytahhan.com/mentorships/
Follow us on IG @drcindytahhan & @rewireforbirth
Honing Your Intuition for Birth and Motherhood
Rewire For Birth Podcast
02/03/25 • 17 min
decision-making beyond logic and intellect. This episode emphasizes the importance of tuning into your intuition, particularly for women navigating fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Understanding Intuition:
- Defined as a "gut feeling" or an embodied experience.
- Differentiates from logical thinking; relies on bodily sensations.
- Cultural Conditioning:
- Society often prioritizes intellect over intuitive feelings.
- Importance of balancing both to thrive in life.
- Biological Perspective:
- Women might find it easier to access intuition due to biological roles in childbirth and nurturing.
- Practical Applications:
- Using intuition during labor and birth when plans change unexpectedly.
- Trusting gut instincts in parenting decisions against external advice.
- Barriers to Intuition:
- Fear and survival mode can cloud intuitive judgment.
- Previous traumas may inhibit connection with one's inner guidance system.
Enhancing Your Connection
- Be curious about bodily sensations indicating "yes" or "no."
- Allow space for exploration without fear of societal judgment.
- Engage in healing practices like psychotherapy or community support to clear past traumas affecting clarity.
Personal Insights
Dr. Cindy, ND shares personal experiences where trusting her heart's signals led her through challenging times successfully—from empowered births to crucial life decisions.
Want more guidance on how to tap into your power for labour, birth and postpartum?
- For further questions on connecting with your intuition, reach out via Instagram @drcindytahhan.
- Download my free meditation here.
- Explore the upcoming Birth Mentorship Program for personalized guidance throughout pregnancy, birth and early postpartum stages.
Reflexes, Milestones, Tongue-Ties OH MY! with Dr. Allison Chisholm PT, DPT
Rewire For Birth Podcast
01/29/25 • 47 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Allie Chisholm as she shares her journey from a pediatric physical therapist to becoming a mother and how it reshaped her approach to supporting both infants and their caregivers during the vulnerable postpartum period.
Key Topics:
- Background & Journey
- Education in Boston; Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Transition from skilled nursing facilities to pediatrics.
- Specialization in infant populations (ages 0-2).
- Transition into Motherhood
- Personal experiences with feeding struggles and unexpected challenges of motherhood.
- The importance of preparing for postpartum realities.
- Holistic Care Approach
- Emphasis on treating infants alongside supporting mothers emotionally and mentally.
- Collaborative care model that empowers parents rather than sidelining them.
- Birth Experiences & Infant Development
- How different birth processes can affect newborns physically.
- Examples include head shaping issues due to positioning during birth or tightness affecting feeding patterns.
- Primitive Reflexes & Early Postpartum Interventions
- Understanding primitive reflexes like the breast crawl post-birth.
- Importance of early interventions such as tummy time for motor skill development, breathing optimization, and elongation of body muscles.
- Tongue Tie Controversy & Management Strategies
- Discussion around tongue tie diagnoses; conservative management versus surgical intervention options.
- Empowering parents through informed decisions about potential releases based on functional impairments observed in infants.
- Tummy Time Benefits Beyond Motor Skills – Addressing common parental anxieties regarding SIDS while emphasizing varied approaches to tummy time practice.
- Plagiocephaly (Head Flatness) Insights – Conservative treatment strategies over helmet use when appropriate, focusing on early detection and intervention techniques within critical age windows.
Takeaways:
- Parenting is humbling; practical experience often diverges from theoretical knowledge—embrace this learning curve!
- Support systems are crucial—both professional guidance like PTs who consider family dynamics holistically but also peer networks sharing similar journeys can be invaluable resources too!
- If you’ve experienced pregnancy/baby loss, you don’t have to cope alone, reach out to us for support and check out the other podcasts that helped Dr. Allie as she navigated this challenge: The Birth Hour & The Worst Girl Gang Ever.
Quotes:
"Motherhood will humble you right where you need it most."
"Working collaboratively ensures families feel supported instead of sidelined."
Connect with Dr. Allie Chisholm, PT, DPT:
On Instagram @themovingpeanut
Download my FREE Meditation here.
Cord Clamping, The Role of the Placenta & Waterbirth with Barbara Harper
Rewire For Birth Podcast
01/22/25 • 77 min
In this episode, we welcome back the influential Barbara Harper, a pioneer in water birth and gentle birthing practices for over 40 years! She shares her recent global travels, insights into delayed cord clamping, and the significance of nurturing connections between mother and baby immediately after birth.
Key Topics Discussed:
Barbara's global travels training doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas and birth support workers in waterbirth and hypnobirthing.
Delayed Cord Clamping:
- Importance of not cutting the umbilical cord immediately post-birth.
- Scientific evidence supporting benefits such as increased blood volume for newborns.
- The concept of optimal cord clamping where the placenta is birthed before severing the cord.
Nurture Science & Connection:
- Emphasis on immediate skin-to-skin contact ("in the sanctuary") for at least six hours post-birth.
- Nils Bergman's "nurture science" highlighting continuous love and attention from mothers to infants.
Global Practices & Education Challenges:
- High cesarean rates due to lack of understanding of normal physiologic births among medical professionals.
- Need for educational reforms in medical schools worldwide emphasizing natural birthing processes.
Postpartum Care Models:
- Insights from postpartum facilities in China offering extensive support during the first forty days post-birth.
Notable Quotes:
"The baby's brain only has one program – connection."
"We must change how we welcome babies into the world."
Listeners are encouraged to explore more about gentle birth practices by revisiting our previous episode titled ‘Embracing Waterbirth’ featuring Barbara Harper. Consider advocating for informed birthing choices that prioritize both maternal comfort and infant health through education and community support systems.
Get in touch with Barbara Harper on instagram @thebarbaraharper
Or at her website: www.waterbirth.org
The Millionaire Mother’s Birth Stories and Business Revelations with Cait Scudder
Rewire For Birth Podcast
05/08/24 • 50 min
In this episode, we welcome Cait, also known as the millionaire mother. Despite being in the thick of postpartum with three kids under 3.5 years old, she joins us to share her incredible journey through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
- Introduction to Cait:
- Entrepreneur, mother of three young children
- Homesteader and business mentor to ambitious mamas
- Advocates honoring the power of childbirth and motherhood
- Discussion on Birth Experiences:
- Each birth has been uniquely transformative
- Emphasizes that every child’s arrival redefines motherhood with deep wisdom present in each birth experience
Cait's Personal Birth Stories:
- Ella’s Arrival During Pandemic Times:
- Moved from Bali to LA then Maine before giving birth
- Challenges faced due to COVID-19 restrictions and medical malpractice in hospital
- Traumatic experience leading to a strong resolve for change
- Jack’s Healing Homebirth:
- Deep healing between first and second births
- Invested heavily in physical therapy, pain-free birth mentoring, hypnotherapy – resulting in an empowering home water birth without pain: REDEMPTION!
- James’ Hybrid Experience: – A blend of surrendering timelines and active perseverance
– Faced unexpected challenges like a deflated birthing tub
– Ultimately expanded capacity beyond expectations
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of emotional & physical preparation for childbirth.
- Surrendering control can lead to profound experiences.
- Every birth story is unique; preconceived notions should be set aside.
Insights into Business Analogies with Birth:
- Drawing parallels between stages of business growth & phases of pregnancy/birth/postpartum.
- The gestation period is likened to early business ideation where vulnerability is highest.
Final Thoughts:
Cait inspires listeners by showing how personal transformation through childbirth can translate into empowerment within one's entrepreneurial endeavors.
Listeners are encouraged not only to seek support during their own transformative life events but also apply these lessons learned towards achieving professional aspirations.
Remember: Investing time, energy, money & resources into your personal growth will have ripple effects throughout all aspects of your life including community impact and your legacy.
Follow Cait on instagram @themillionairemother
Visit www.themillionairemother.com
If you’re interested in birth mentorship for a positive birth experience and postpartum period, visit:
www.cindytahhan.com/birth-ceo
Training Your Mindset for a Positive Birth Experience
Rewire For Birth Podcast
02/27/24 • 18 min
Introduction:
- Emphasis on the importance of mindset in shaping the birth experience.
- The role of physical and mental preparation in creating new neural pathways.
Key Points Discussed:
- Mindset's Impact: How your approach can dramatically alter your childbirth experience.
- Witness Transformation: Personal anecdotes about how witnessing birth can be transformative, even for conventional thinkers like the host’s mother.
- Hypno-Birthing Tools: An introduction to using hypnotherapy and subconscious reprogramming as tools to prepare mentally for childbirth.
- Designing Your Birth Experience: Conceptualizing birth as an event you have creative control over through dedicated effort and belief systems alignment.
- Generational Programming: Tackling inherited negative beliefs around childbirth and aiming to shift from survival to thriving outcomes in birthing experiences.
- Training Analogies: Comparisons between preparing for childbirth and an athlete training with a set date, highlighting motivation and dedication required.
- The Mind-Body Connection: Discussion on how reprogramming the mind affects bodily responses during labor, transforming pain into a different sensation or reflex response.
Takeaways:
- Childbirth is not just a medical event but also one that holds deep emotional significance; it's both intense and transformational by nature.
- Preparation should begin months ahead of time due to generational trauma surrounding childbirth that needs unlearning.
Offers & Resources:
- Cindy’s upcoming program details are available at cindytahhan.com/birth-ceo
- Download her free guide offering insights into homeopathic remedies useful during labor, birth, and postpartum stages.
- Get 25% off your first order of Mudwtr using code BIRTHCEO at checkout. Click HERE to order.
Conclusion:
Encouragement towards embracing training methods that lead not only to avoid negative outcomes but also create empowering experiences filled with love, safety, trust - ultimately imprinting these positive beginnings onto newborns.
Join us next time when we continue exploring ways to empower your journey into parenthood!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Rewire For Birth Podcast have?
Rewire For Birth Podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
What topics does Rewire For Birth Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Baby, Pregnancy, Doula, Holistic, Podcasts, Support, Birth and Natural.
What is the most popular episode on Rewire For Birth Podcast?
The episode title 'Honing Your Intuition for Birth and Motherhood' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rewire For Birth Podcast?
The average episode length on Rewire For Birth Podcast is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rewire For Birth Podcast released?
Episodes of Rewire For Birth Podcast are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Rewire For Birth Podcast?
The first episode of Rewire For Birth Podcast was released on Nov 27, 2023.
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