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  • A Vibrator as a "Natural Epidural"? Thabata Devecchi on Pleasure, Intuition, and Birth Connection - Ep 176

    A Vibrator as a "Natural Epidural"? Thabata Devecchi on Pleasure, Intuition, and Birth Connection - Ep 176
    Feb 9 2026
    In this enlightening episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra meets Thabata Devecchi, a prenatal educator and founder of Feeling Moms, who shares her powerful home birth story and how pleasure practices helped her turn pain into power. Thabata reveals how self-pleasure, embodied movement, sound, and safety transformed her birth experience. She describes using a vibrator during labor to soften the peak of contractions — calling it her "natural epidural" — and shares how deep preparation, somatic awareness, and tantra shaped her pregnancy, birth, and sense of empowerment. Together, Debra and Thabata explore how pleasure, intuition, and body awareness can transform not just birth, but motherhood and self-connection. Key Takeaways: How pleasure and stimulation can ease the intensity of contractions The science of oxytocin and why it's the "hormone of love, pleasure, and birth" Simple daily practices to connect with your body and intuition Why micro-moments of connection matter more than perfection How to rebuild trust between mind and body for a more intuitive birth Mentioned in this Episode: Orgasmic Birth: The Documentary The Business of Being Born Feeling Moms: Thabata's 5-Day Micro Moments of Connection Challenge Pleasure Vibe Thin by Dame Connect with Thabata: Instagram: @feelingmoms Free 5-Day Challenge: Micro Moments of Connection (link in bio) Purchase the PleasureVibe Buy Now and Access BONUS Resources http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasure... Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ---- 🌸 Welcome to the Orgasmic Birth Channel! Discover the beauty, power, and pleasure within birth. If this video resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and resources that awaken your body, mind, and spirit. 🔔 Subscribe now: @OrgasmicBirth Stay tuned for new videos celebrating connection, healing, and birth wisdom around the world. Explore Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials online course to discover tools for comfort, connection, and reclaiming birth as powerful and pleasurable.​ https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasur... Purchase your own pleasure device for birth - our innovative finger vibe https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/fin-ple... 🎬 Watch These Next: Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret (Documentary Trailer) Experience the film that started the global conversation about pleasure in birth. 👉 / @orgasmicbirth ​ Ep. 19 – Transform Pain to Power With Pleasure Discover how to shift fear and pain into power, love, and oxytocin-rich birth experiences. 👉 • Ep. 19 - Transform Pain to Power With Plea... ​ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical questions. By watching this content, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for how you apply the information shared. ✖️ Copyright Notice: All content — including dialogue, music, and visuals — is the property of Orgasmic Birth. You are welcome to share or embed this video as long as proper credit and a direct link to our channel are included: @OrgasmicBirth. 🌺 Explore More: #pleasurehealing · #birthwisdom · #selfdiscovery · #consciousbirth · #femininewisdom · #empowerment · #puregrowth · #DebraPascaliBonaro 💖 Thank You for Visiting! Share the love — send this video to your friends and family. ˜"°- .˜"°- Orgasmic Birth - °"˜.- °"˜
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  • Pain to Bliss: Liya's Orgasmic Birth and Radical Reproductive Health - Episode 175

    Pain to Bliss: Liya's Orgasmic Birth and Radical Reproductive Health - Episode 175
    Feb 3 2026
    In this powerful episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with reproductive health coach and mom of three, Liya Teplitsky, to explore how mindset, nutrition, and intentional pleasure turned birth from excruciating pain into ecstatic orgasmic bliss. Liya shares her three home birth stories—from a long, painful first labor on a yoga mat to a painless second birth and finally an intentional orgasmic birth supported by a vibrator, midwife, and an unshakable belief that birth can be pleasurable.​ You'll hear how Liya:​ -Discovered the concept of home and orgasmic birth from a chance encounter in Las Vegas and the film "Orgasmic Birth."​ -Used visioning, hypnobirthing, and a "no Plan B" mindset to manifest a home birth while others in her class transferred to hospital.​ -Crafted a controversial but powerful nutrition approach focused on animal-based fats, protein, and bone broth to support pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.​ -Experienced a pain-free, midwife-free second birth at 37 weeks where her husband caught the baby before the midwife arrived.​ -Trained her body and mind for an intentional orgasmic third birth using a vibrator, spiritual work, and radical clarity about her desires.​ -Shifted her beliefs around age, physiology, and "biblical" ideas of suffering in childbirth, choosing instead to pursue pleasure as a birthright.​ This episode is for you if:​ -You're curious or skeptical about orgasmic birth and want to hear a detailed, grounded story.​ -You're preparing for birth and want to explore mindset, manifestation, and physiology as tools for a different experience.​ -You support birthing people and want a deeper understanding of how nutrition, beliefs, and sexual energy shape labor.​ Connect with Liya Teplitsky:​ Liya currently works one-on-one as a mentor and nutritional coach, supporting women with fertility challenges and those preparing for natural conception and birth. She offers guidance in multiple languages and shares more about her nutritional approach, pregnancy preparation, postpartum nourishment, and mom life, Website - https://liyateplitsky.com Facebook - / 61572499001960 Instagram - / liyatep Purchase the PleasureVibe Buy Now and Access BONUS Resources http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasure... Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ---- 🌸 Welcome to the Orgasmic Birth Channel! Discover the beauty, power, and pleasure within birth. If this video resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and resources that awaken your body, mind, and spirit. 🔔 Subscribe now: @OrgasmicBirth Stay tuned for new videos celebrating connection, healing, and birth wisdom around the world. Explore Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials online course to discover tools for comfort, connection, and reclaiming birth as powerful and pleasurable.​ https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasur... Purchase your own pleasure device for birth - our innovative finger vibe https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/fin-ple... 🎬 Watch These Next: Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret (Documentary Trailer) Experience the film that started the global conversation about pleasure in birth. 👉 / @orgasmicbirth ​ Ep. 19 – Transform Pain to Power With Pleasure Discover how to shift fear and pain into power, love, and oxytocin-rich birth experiences. 👉 • Ep. 19 - Transform Pain to Power With Plea... ​ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical questions. By watching this content, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for how you apply the information shared. ✖️ Copyright Notice: All content — including dialogue, music, and visuals — is the property of Orgasmic Birth. You are welcome to share or embed this video as long as proper credit and a direct link to our channel are included: @OrgasmicBirth. 🌺 Explore More: #pleasurehealing · #birthwisdom · #selfdiscovery · #consciousbirth · #femininewisdom · #empowerment · #puregrowth · #DebraPascaliBonaro 💖 Thank You for Visiting! Share the love — send this video to your friends and family. ˜"°- .˜"°- Orgasmic Birth - °"˜.- °"˜
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  • Maternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to Thrival

    Maternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to Thrival
    Jan 23 2026
    What if maternal health goals expanded beyond "alive and healthy"? In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Debra Pascali-Bonaro invites us to imagine a world where pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care are not only safe but also deeply respectful, emotionally whole, and infused with comfort and pleasure. In this moving solo episode, Debra shares her personal connection to the origins of Maternal Health Awareness Day—beginning in her home state of New Jersey—and explores how far the movement has come, and how far we still must go. With maternal mortality rates rising across the U.S. and nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths proven preventable, Debra calls us to collective action: to hold ground, raise our voices, and reclaim maternal health as a human right. From advocacy and policy to embodied care and global collaboration, this episode invites you to consider: what does it mean to move from surviving to thriving with safety, love, and pleasure? In this episode, you'll learn: The origins of Maternal Health Awareness Day and its urgent mission.Why systemic inequities—not personal failures—drive maternal mortality rates.How safety, equity, and pleasure are biologically connected in birth.The protective power of respect, love, and support during birth and postpartum.Practical advocacy steps for expectant parents, birth workers, and allies. Mentioned in this episode: International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization @internationalmotherbabychi3946 International Childbirth Initiative (ICI) @internationalchildbirthini2273 FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) ICM (International Confederation of Midwives) @WorldMidwives American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Eat Pray Doula Advanced Retreats www.eatpraydoula.com Pleasurable Birth Essentials https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials Resources & Next Steps: Learn more and access free resources at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/black-maternal-health-birth-equity-resources Share how you're holding ground on maternal health using #OrgasmicBirth and tag @orgasmicbirth on social media. Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ---- 🌸 Welcome to the Orgasmic Birth Podcast! Discover the beauty, power, and pleasure within birth. If this video resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and resources that awaken your body, mind, and spirit. 🔔 Subscribe Stay tuned for new podcasts celebrating connection, healing, and birth wisdom around the world. 🎬 Watch These Next: Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret (Documentary Trailer) Experience the film that started the global conversation about pleasure in birth. 👉 / @orgasmicbirth ​ Ep. 19 – Transform Pain to Power With Pleasure Discover how to shift fear and pain into power, love, and oxytocin-rich birth experiences. 👉 • Ep. 19 - Transform Pain to Power With Plea... ​ Ep. 74 – Orgasmic Birth as an Ocean Listen to Annie's 68-hour home birth story and how she rode the waves of labor with pleasure and trust. 👉 • Ep. 74 Orgasmic Birth as an Ocean ​ Ep. 91 – 5 Pillars of Pleasure with Lovisa Dahl Learn practical tools and pillars to invite more safety, sensuality, and pleasure into birth. 👉 • Ep.91 🎙️ 5 Pillars of Pleasure with Lovisa... ​ Ep. 116 – Embrace the Power of Pleasure in Birth with Angelika Rodler Explore how reclaiming pleasure transforms not only birth, but your relationship with your body and power. 👉 • Ep 116 - Embrace the Power of Pleasure in ... ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical questions. By watching this content, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for how you apply the information shared. ✖️ Copyright Notice: All content — including dialogue, music, and visuals — is the property of Orgasmic Birth. You are welcome to share or embed this video as long as proper credit and a direct link to our channel are included: @OrgasmicBirth. 🌺 Explore More: #pleasurehealing · #birthwisdom · #selfdiscovery · #consciousbirth · #femininewisdom · #empowerment · #puregrowth · #DebraPascaliBonaro 💖 Thank You for Visiting! Share the love — send this video to your friends and family. ˜"°- .˜"°- Orgasmic Birth - °"˜.- °"˜
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  • The Pleasure Practice: Rekindling Desire After Baby with Dr. Diane Mueller - Ep. 173

    The Pleasure Practice: Rekindling Desire After Baby with Dr. Diane Mueller - Ep. 173
    Jan 19 2026
    In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller—board-certified sexologist, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and host of The Libido Lounge—to explore how pleasure can become your most powerful mindfulness practice and a lifeline for intimacy after baby. Dr. Diane shares how slowing down, savoring sensation, and weaving pleasure into everyday moments can reset stress hormones, support mental health, and rebuild connection in long-term relationships. Together, Debra and Dr. Diane unpack why passion often fades over time (and especially postpartum), how "new relationship energy" and dopamine work, and why many women need arousal before desire—not the other way around. You'll learn what "libido codes" are, how mismatched turn-on styles can lead to feeling rejected, and how to use simple, doable practices—like five-minute sensual check-ins—to bring back warmth, curiosity, and sexual vitality, even when you're exhausted. If you're ready to move beyond obligation and "just getting through it" and instead cultivate presence, pleasure, and playful intimacy in this season of life, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why pleasure is a powerful (and fun) form of mindfulness that helps reset stress, support hormones, and bring you back into your body. How new relationship energy, novelty, and dopamine shape long-term desire—and ways to reawaken that spark without sacrificing stability. What libido codes are, why partners often miss each other's turn-on cues, and how to begin decoding your own. Why many women experience arousal before desire and how this changes the way we approach sex after birth. Gentle, realistic practices for postpartum couples: sensual touch, micro-doses of pleasure, and scheduled "pleasure dates" that feel nourishing, not pressured. Connect with Dr. Diane Mueller Website & resources: mysexdoc.com / mylibidodoc.com Libido Code Quiz: libidocode.com Libido Root Cause Quiz: libidoquiz.com Free guide – 5 Easy Steps to Orgasms and Romance: hotterlife.com Podcast: The Libido Lounge Connect with Debra Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.comInstagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 🌸 Welcome to the Orgasmic Birth Podcast! Discover the beauty, power, and pleasure within birth. If this video resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and resources that awaken your body, mind, and spirit. 🔔 Subscribe now Stay tuned for new podcast episodes celebrating connection, healing, and birth wisdom around the world. Explore Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials online course to discover tools for comfort, connection, and reclaiming birth as powerful and pleasurable.​ https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasur... Purchase your own pleasure device for birth - our innovative finger vibe https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/fin-ple... ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical questions. By watching this content, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for how you apply the information shared. ✖️ Copyright Notice: All content — including dialogue, music, and visuals — is the property of Orgasmic Birth. You are welcome to share or embed this video as long as proper credit and a direct link to our channel are included: @OrgasmicBirth. 🌺 Explore More: #pleasurehealing · #birthwisdom · #selfdiscovery · #consciousbirth · #femininewisdom · #empowerment · #puregrowth · #DebraPascaliBonaro
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  • Kali Rising: Pleasure, Power & Birth in NYC with Genevieve - Ep. 172

    Kali Rising: Pleasure, Power & Birth in NYC with Genevieve - Ep. 172
    Jan 12 2026

    In this transformative episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra Pascali‑Bonaro is joined by bestselling author and pleasure mentor Genevieve for a fierce, tender, and wildly honest story of birthing a 10‑pound baby at home in New York City.​

    Genevieve entered pregnancy expecting soft, sensual, "bliss‑in‑the‑birth‑pool" vibes—only to meet a very different expression of pleasure: the raw, fiery power of Kali. She shares how her labor moved from serenity and sensual touch into full‑bodied rage, speaking in tongues, drumming, dancing, and primal vocalization, and how claiming that intensity became its own form of deep pleasure and sovereignty.​

    Genevieve also reflects on how daily pregnancy sex, intentional clitoral stimulation, midwifery support, and trusting her body may have contributed to birthing a 10‑pound baby without tearing, and how pausing, position changes, and unwavering choice shaped her experience. This is a story for anyone who needs permission to birth outside the box—loud, kinky, sacred, and utterly their own.​

    In this episode you'll hear:

    • How Genevieve's second birth awakened unexpected Kali energy—fierce, fiery, and wildly pleasurable in its intensity.​

    • Why pleasure in birth is not always soft and quiet, and how screaming, laughing, and rage can also be pathways to power.​

    • The role daily sex and embodied pleasure played in her pregnancy, relationship, and possibly in preventing perineal tearing.​

    • How music, movement, and "having a party" in labor helped her turn a corner and open more fully.​

    • The subtle, skillful midwifery that navigated a 10‑pound baby, meconium, and a stuck shoulder while preserving Genevieve's sense of safety and choice.​

    • Why resting late in pregnancy, honoring intuition, and choosing the right provider can make birth more joyful and empowered.​

    About Genevieve:
    Genevieve is the bestselling author of Fck Yourself Open*, a memoir, and The Orgasmic Arc™: Mastering the Six Steps to Pleasure. She is the founder of The Orgasmic Arc™ Community and framework, and a former professional dominatrix. A Certified UPLVL™ Communication Coach, Certified Erotic Blueprint™ Master Trainer, and Certified Accelerated Evolution Coach under Satyen Raja, she bridges deep embodiment with precise transformational tools.​

    Genevieve is also certified in Somatic‑Based Chakra Therapy by Anodea Judith, author of Eastern Body, Western Mind and Wheels of Life, and holds a magna cum laude undergraduate degree in psychology with a Master's in Education. When she's not turning people on to the fullness of their pleasure, she's having dance parties with her family in New York City, where she resides.​

    Connect with Genevieve:

    • https://www.instagram.com/genevievepleasure/

    Connect with Debra:

    • Website: www.orgasmicbirth.com

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    • Watch this episode https://www.youtube.com/@OrgasmicBirth

    Resources & Next Steps:

    • Explore Debra's Pleasurable Birth Essentials online course to discover tools for comfort, connection, and reclaiming birth as powerful and pleasurable.​ https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials/

    • Purchase your own pleasure device for birth - our innovative finger vibe https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe/

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  • The Great Birth Rebellion: Reclaiming Joy, Courage, and Choice in Birth with Midwife Melanie Jackson

    The Great Birth Rebellion: Reclaiming Joy, Courage, and Choice in Birth with Midwife Melanie Jackson
    Jan 5 2026
    Get ready to challenge the dominant narrative around birth in this deeply inspiring conversation with Australian midwife, researcher, and rebel, Dr. Melanie Jackson — host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Melanie joins Debra Pascali‑Bonaro for a heartfelt and provocative exploration of what happens when we choose to birth outside the system — and within our power. Together, they unpack why more families are stepping away from institutional birth, how true midwifery care transforms outcomes, and how bliss, laughter, and joy can ripple through even the most intense moments of labor. Melanie shares intimate stories from her own births — one long and slow, the other fast, powerful, and joyfully filled with laughter — and offers profound wisdom about matrescence, physiological birth, and how honoring women's autonomy creates safer, more pleasurable births for everyone. In this episode you'll hear: The bliss and laughter that surprised Melanie in her second home birth What matrescence means and why it matters in understanding the transformation to motherhood Why "birth outside the system" can be the safest, most aligned choice for some families The evidence behind continuity of midwifery care — and why it should be the universal standard How pleasure, joy, and oxytocin weave through both sex and birth The global movement of rebellious midwives creating change from within Episode Highlights 2:44 — Melanie shares her journey into midwifery and the concept of "Matrescence."5:07 — Melanie describes her two very different birth experiences.13:12 — Discussion of "The Great Birth Rebellion" and its origins as a podcast.14:25 — The importance of evidence-based maternity care and the role of midwives.17:03 — Exploring the connection between birth, pleasure, and sexuality.18:15 — The power of oxytocin and the potential for joy and bonding in birth.19:00 — Where to find Melanie online and her offerings for midwives and parents. About Melanie Jackson: Dr. Melanie Jackson is a private midwife, researcher, mentor, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. With a PhD in midwifery on "Birth Outside the System," she is reshaping how midwives and mothers understand evidence, power, and physiology in birth. Through The Assembly and Convergence of Rebellious Midwives, she mentors practitioners and uplifts the profession with passion and purpose. Connect with Melanie:Website: melaniethemidwife.com Instagram: @melaniethemidwife TikTok: @melaniethemidwife Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYNzASpo0UbzyzRkNb-s-w Podcast: The Great Birth Rebellion Connect with Debra:Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ------- Pleasure isn't a luxury, It's your birthright Discover the secret to a Safe, Sensual & Empowering Birth Experience Pleasurable Birth Essentials is your toolkit for a birth that's as safe as it is sensual, as evidence-based as it is soulful. This is not your average childbirth class. This is a revolution—a journey designed for mamas who trust their bodies and their minds. Here, pleasure isn't an afterthought – it's foundational. Evidence isn't dry – it's empowering. Community isn't optional – it's essential. You deserve a birth that honors your strength, your sensuality, and your sovereignty. https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials/
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  • Pleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa Strohdach

    Pleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa Strohdach
    Dec 17 2025
    Orgasmic Birth Story Ep 170 Description: "Embodiment only happens if you have a body, so if you have a physical shell, and that physical shell is showing you signs. That physical shell can be sore, it can be tender, it can ache, it can also feel good and nurtured and soft and warm." —Lisa Strohdach What if the secret to a more joyful birth and life isn't about pushing harder, but about tuning in, letting go, and giving yourself permission to feel good? If you've ever felt disconnected from your body or doubted that pleasure belongs in pregnancy and parenting, you're not alone—there's a gentler, more powerful way forward. Consider this: your body already knows how to connect pleasure, rest, and birth, and it's time to trust that wisdom. This week, Debra sits with Lisa Strohdach, whose journey began with her own craving for self-pleasure and embodiment during pregnancy, which she later realized was key to her smooth breech home birth. This personal awakening inspired her to become a doula, yoga teacher, and retreat leader, now guiding others to cut through shame and confusion so that they can reconnect with their body and mind. Hear real talk on embodiment, oxytocin, masturbation, radical rest, simple breathwork, and how to create a supportive community—plus, get tips you can use right now to make pleasure and rest part of your everyday routine in this episode. Tune in! ** *since the recording the "wild&bloom" Retreats are now founded and hosted through Lisa Strohdach only. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 00:50 Meet Lisa: From Breech Birth to Doula and Retreat Host 03:18 How Pleasure and Birth Physically, Hormonally, and Mentally Linked 10:02 Tools for Pleasure: Vibrator, Oxytocin, and Real Talk 16:13 What is Embodiment? 21:46 Easy Embodiment Practices for Pregnancy and Life 25:26 Radical Rest: Why It's Revolutionary, Not Lazy 31:18 Wild Bloom Retreats 35:13 Reclaiming Pleasure and Power Resources: 💗We have some special gifts for you, visit: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/more/ 💗If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra's Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training 💗 Fin Pleasure VIBE, a wearable finger vibrator that can be used in pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum for pleasure, oxytocin enhancement, pain reduction, and healing: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe/ Listen to Lisa's Breech Birth Story: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ep-85-journey-to-a-harmonious-breech-homebirth/ Connect with Lisa: Lisa Strohdach is a dedicated doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga instructor, and embodiment coach passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. As an orgasmic birth practitioner, Lisa integrates pleasure, radical rest, and holistic self-care into her work, empowering clients to reclaim intimacy and connection during the transformative journey of birth. She is the founder of "wild&bloom" retreats, offering restorative experiences focused on movement, rest, and community. Lisa provides both in-person and online sessions from her Aroha Studio, and is committed to creating safe, open spaces for conversations about sexuality, self-care, and personal growth. Aroha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroha_begleitung_studio?igsh=NGtudWF0M25xMXUy Aroha Homepage: https://aroha-begleitung.com/ E-Mail: aroha.begleitung@gmail.com Aroha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16ojFdKmkZ/ Wild&bloom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandbloom_retreats?igsh=MWd5OXdkZXFyZ3Z0Zw== Wild&bloom booking: https://www.fyndery.de/upcoming_dates/ Link tree: https://linktr.ee/aroha_begleitung Yoga: https://www.fyndery.de/coach/14497/aroha-doula-begleitung/?ref=14497
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  • Embodying Agency During Pregnancy And Childbirth— Lessons From A Human Rights Attorney with Maria Alejandra Cardenas

    Embodying Agency During Pregnancy And Childbirth— Lessons From A Human Rights Attorney with Maria Alejandra Cardenas
    Dec 10 2025

    Human Rights in Birth Series

    Ep 169 Description:

    "Information is power. It will allow you to differentiate scaremongering and fear mongering and just detect the red flags, and that's important for you to advocate for yourself." —Maria Alejandra Cardenas

    Have you ever felt sidelined in your pregnancy journey? A lot of women do. Navigating birth can feel like running up against a system that forgets women are the ones at the center. But there's a powerful truth: our experience isn't just about bringing a baby into the world—it's about standing up for our rights and reclaiming agency.

    Alejandra Cardenas, a human rights attorney with decades of global advocacy, once found herself silenced during her first birth—despite her expertise. Her journey from disempowerment to a triumphant, self-directed second birth fuels her mission to help others break free from outdated norms and reclaim control.

    This episode unpacks Alejandra's personal stories, the realities of obstetric violence, the life-changing impact of midwives and doulas, and practical ways to advocate for yourself, challenge fear-based care, and build a birth team that puts you first.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    04:22 Meet Alejandra— First Birth Experience

    08:57 Challenges and Decisions During First Birth

    19:42 Being a Protagonist of Own Birth Pregnancy Journey

    23:23 Second Birth Experience

    31:20 Reflections on Birth and Systemic Issues

    39:03 Advice for a Positive Birth Experience

    Resources:

    💗If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra's Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training

    💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra's online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials
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