Born for this – Details, episodes & analysis

In this conversation, Sylvia shares her transformative journey from a conventional understanding of birth to a holistic approach to skincare, particularly focusing on the toxicity of mainstream sunscreens. She discusses her personal experiences with home birth, the impact of pregnancy on her views about body care, and her quest for natural alternatives to chemical-laden products. Sylvia emphasizes the importance of understanding the ingredients in skincare products, particularly sunscreens, and the potential health risks associated with them. She introduces natural solutions, including the use of specific oils and supplements like astaxanthin, to enhance skin resilience against sun damage. The conversation culminates in practical advice for listeners seeking to protect their skin naturally while fostering a deeper connection with their bodies and the environment.

Find Sylvia on Instagram @earthchild.co

Resources

https://earthchild.co/sunscreen-filters-are-they-safe

Supplements: Astaxanthin (haematococcus pluvialis) 12mg

Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract)

Fernblock (polypodium leucotomos extract)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6990686/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31058986/

https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/do-uv-filters-increase-breast-cancer-risk/

https://www.bcpp.org/resource/uv-filters/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32320878/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935117317073#:~:text=A%20fast%20and%20reliable%20method%20for%20the%20analysis%20of%20UV-Fs

https://www.powertothepeopleuk.com/post/suncream

Takeaways

• Sylvia's journey began with her pregnancy and birth experience.
• The perception of birth can be influenced by family narratives.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for a positive birthing experience.
• Natural oils can provide effective sun protection.
• Sunscreen chemicals can accumulate in the body and breast milk.
• Astaxanthin is a powerful supplement for skin resilience.
• Understanding the relationship between diet and skin health is essential.
• Natural alternatives to sunscreen are not just alternatives; they are by design.
• Sunscreen chemicals are significant environmental pollutants.
• Empowering others with knowledge about natural living is Sylvia's mission.

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In this episode of 'Born For This', I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jericho about her experiences with home births. We explore the emotional complexities of motherhood, the journey to choosing home birth, and the realities of labour and postpartum life. Jericho shares her personal stories, including the challenges of navigating medical perspectives, the intensity of labour, and the profound love and grief that can accompany the arrival of a new baby. Our discussion emphasises the importance of being clear about one's birth choices and remaining open to the unpredictable nature of childbirth.

References mentioned in the episode:

https://www.mamabirth.au/

http://www.jujusundin.com/birthskills.html

Ina Mays guide to childbirth book

takeaways

• Motherhood is an emotional roller coaster that requires support.
• Choosing home birth can be a deeply personal journey.
• Medical perspectives can influence birth choices significantly.
• Preparation for birth involves both physical and mental readiness.
• Labor can be unpredictable and intense, requiring flexibility.
• The experience of birth can vary greatly between children.
• Postpartum emotions can include unexpected grief and joy.
• Involving older siblings in the birth process can be beneficial.
• Expectations for subsequent births may not align with reality.
• It's important to seek clarity and avoid fear in birth choices.

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In this episode Esmee shares her experiences of motherhood and the challenges she faces, including postpartum sleep deprivation and the decision to stop breastfeeding. She discusses her move from the Netherlands to Los Angeles and the differences in parenting culture. Esmee also talks about her career as a fashion designer and her passion for psychic healing meditation. She shares her journey of planning a home birth for her son Sol, who was in a breech position. Esmee explains how she found a supportive team of midwives and a doctor who believed in vaginal breech birth. She emphasizes the importance of trusting her intuition and making informed decisions. Esmee shares her experience of giving birth to a breech baby at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges she faced, including backlash from family members and the fear projected onto her. Esmee prepared for the birth by visualizing the best scenario and letting go of expectations. She describes the labor process, including the use of meditation and different positions. Esmee also talks about the postpartum period and the importance of self-care and support.

00:00 Introduction and Motherhood Challenges

02:00 Career and Parenthood

05:53 Passion for Psychic Healing Meditation

09:03 Choosing a Home Birth for a Breech Baby

13:15 Trusting Intuition and Making Informed Decisions

38:17 Trusting Your Body and Working with Your Baby

42:43 Exploring Different Positions and Using Water

47:05 The Intensity of Pushing and Overcoming Fear

56:05 The Birth of a Breech Baby

01:02:40 The Importance of Self-Care in the Postpartum Period

01:08:14 Advice for Women with Breech Babies

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Find Esmée

Instagram

Work with her https://www.esmee-geeratz.com/

Fashion Label https://www.atelierfumee.com/

In this episode, host Beth discusses the importance of postpartum care with guest Carla Sage. They explore the need for postpartum support and the lack of emphasis on this phase in Western culture. Carla shares her own birth experiences and how they influenced her work as a postpartum doula. They discuss the importance of creating a sacred and protected space for the mother and baby during the postpartum period. Carla offers advice on setting up a supportive postpartum environment and highlights the need for community understanding and support.

00:00 Introduction

03:11 The Importance of Postpartum Care

26:33 Postpartum Care: More Than Basic Needs

36:02 Creating a Sacred Space for Mother and Baby

40:44 Trusting in Women's Innate Wisdom and Intelligence

Find Carla

Instagram @carla.sage.birthwork

www.traditionalhealingbirthwork.com

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In this conversation, Katy Howe, an osteopath and mother, discusses various topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and baby development. She talks about the differences between osteopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists, and explains how osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treating musculoskeletal issues. Katy also discusses the benefits of cranial osteopathy for babies and the importance of allowing babies to move and explore their environment naturally. She advises against using baby bouncers, walkers, and other devices for extended periods of time that put babies in positions they can't naturally achieve. Katy also addresses common pregnancy complaints and the role of osteopathy in addressing them.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience

06:47 The Benefits of Cranial Osteopathy for Babies

11:43 The Difference Between Osteopathy, Chiropractic, and Physiotherapy

22:29 Understanding Cranial Osteopathy

25:59 Addressing Pregnancy Complaints through Osteopathy

Instagram

Katy Howe

Born for this the podcast

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In this episode, I explore the concept of human design and how it can help parents better understand and support their children. I interview Jennifer, a human design expert, who explains the different types of human design and their strategies and authorities. We discuss the importance of respecting a child's unique design, including their eating habits and decision-making process. The episode focuses on Isla, my emotional manifestor child, and provides tips for supporting and communicating with manifestor children. In this conversation, we discuss the different energy types in Human Design and how they can be applied to parenting. Jennifer explains the characteristics of each energy type and provides insights on how to support and guide children based on their energy type.

Make sure to findout your human design chart before listening to this episode. You can use this link https://www.jovianarchive.com/Get_Your_Chart and the exact time of birth is very important!

00:00 Introduction and Staycation 02:01 Introduction to Human Design 03:16 Jennifer's Journey into Human Design 07:04 Overview of Human Design Types 09:26 Authority and Decision-Making in Human Design 11:16 The Authority of Emotional Types 20:54 The Importance of Birth Time in Human Design 27:51 Supporting Manifestor Children 31:13 Using Human Design to Make Informed Parenting Decisions 32:40 Supporting Children's Authenticity 33:07 The Impact of Light on Digestion 34:07 Optimizing Nutrition Based on Energy Type 39:22 The Role of Projectors in Guiding Generators 40:50 Helping Generators Make Decisions 44:17 Embracing the Wave of Emotions 58:21 Success Stories of Implementing Human Design IG: awakeyour.self awakeyourhealth@gmail.com 10% off services when mentioning 'bornforthis'

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Nikita shares about her lineage, growing up in Switzerland with Indian parents. She discusses the spiritual significance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the deep connection her parents have with it. Nikita shares her journey of how womb healing began with her own struggles with body shame and trauma. She now combines ancient rituals from India and Tibet with modern science to help women heal and thrive in their bodies. Womb healing involves connecting with the womb, releasing stored emotions and trauma, and developing a loving relationship with oneself. In this conversation, Nikita discusses the importance of womb healing and connecting with our feminine energy. She shares how womb healing can help women release trauma, shame, and pain, and create a deeper relationship with their bodies. Nikita also talks about the significance of having a loving relationship with our periods and how it can empower young girls. She emphasizes the need to have open conversations about menstruation and the beauty of the female body. Additionally, Nikita discusses her work in helping women with anxiety and reconnecting with themselves.

Resources

Instagram: @soulcoachnikita 

Free Online Ceremony: https://www.anandwayoflife.com/divine-feminine-ceremony

Online Course for Womb Healing and rewriting your relationship with your body and sensuality: https://www.sensualsexualitymastery.com/ Discount code 'BORNFORTHIS' for CHF111 off until midnight 9th May.

Podcast: https://www.anandwayoflife.com/podcast 

00:00 Introduction and Birth Imprint

09:44 Understanding Womb Healing

24:21 Womb Healing and Personal Experiences

31:54 Creating a Positive Relationship with Menstruation

39:36 Nikita's Work Beyond Womb Healing

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This week is Maternal mental health awareness week - It is a week for us to discuss issues surrounding maternal mental health and what we can do to stand by eachother and raise awareness for the issue which is a pandemic in itself. We must start by supporting woman whole heartedly and doing all we can to reduce birth trauma which is the number one cause for post natal depression and PTSD.

This is a beautiful conversation with Marlin, a nutritional health coach, about her experience with postpartum anxiety and her daughter's febrile convulsions. Marlin shares her journey of feeling alone and struggling with the challenges of motherhood. She discusses her fears leading up to the birth, her difficulties with breastfeeding, and the emotional toll of postpartum. Marlin also opens up about her daughter's febrile convulsions and the fear and uncertainty that came with it. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and trusting one's intuition as a mother.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:20 Fears and Anxiety Leading Up to Birth

06:05 Postpartum Experience and Feelings of Loneliness

28:37 Understanding and Managing Febrile Convulsions

39:08 Reflecting on the Journey of Motherhood

45:28 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

If you are triggered by anything in this conversation please reach out to someone who you feel safe with or your local maternal health clinic. My inbox is always open if you need a listening ear hello@bornforthispodcast.com

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This week is Maternal mental health awareness week - It is a week for us to discuss issues surrounding maternal mental health and what we can do to stand by eachother and raise awareness for the issue which is a pandemic in itself. We must start by supporting woman whole heartedly and doing all we can to reduce birth trauma which is the number one cause for post natal depression and PTSD.

In this episode I share a conversation with Malva, a yoga teacher who experienced postnatal depression and anxiety after a surprise twin pregnancy and traumatic birth. Malva shares her journey and how she found healing through cold water therapy. The episode emphasizes the importance of raising awareness of perinatal mental health problems and the need for support and empowerment for new mothers.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Creation Struggles02:13 Maternal Mental Health Awareness13:04 Malva's Journey with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety36:44 The Importance of Support and Empowerment for New Mothers

If you are triggered by anything in this conversation please reach out to someone who you feel safe with or your local maternal health clinic. My inbox is always open if you need a listening ear hello@bornforthispodcast.com

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Seb, a biological dentist, about the importance of oral health in children. We discuss topics such as tongue ties, lip ties, breathing, and the impact of dummies and thumb sucking on oral development. Dr. Seb emphasizes the need for proper nutrition during pregnancy, early detection of oral issues in babies, and the use of functional appliances to correct jaw and teeth alignment. We also touch on the correlation between oral health and fertility.

The episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for parents to support their children's oral health.

Dr Seb on Instagram

Business Instagram - Wonder of wellness

Wonder of wellness website

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00:00 Introduction

08:50 Early Detection and Treatment of Tongue Ties and Lip Ties

25:30 The Negative Effects of Dummies and Thumb Sucking

34:57 Using Functional Appliances to Correct Jaw and Teeth Alignment

42:59 The Correlation Between Oral Health and Fertility