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Orgasmic Birth: Podcast

Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood. Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

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August 13 · 29 min
Living Evolved: Ecstatic Birth, Secure Attachment, and Trusting Your Inner Wisdom
What if birth could be more than something to endure? What if it could be pleasurable, empowering, deeply connected—and even ecstatic? In this episode of The Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with author, educator, and mother of three, Kitty Stitt, about her unexpected orgasmic birth and the wisdom that has guided her work with women, families, and future educators. Kitty shares how movement, low vocalization, privacy, safety, and trust supported her through three very different births. Her middle daughter’s birth included an unplanned, full-body orgasmic experience—one that helped Kitty recognize the extraordinary capacity of the birthing body when we are able to follow instinct rather than fear. Together, Debra and Kitty explore ecstatic birth, birth sounds, creating a protected birth space, secure attachment, and the possibility of raising children within an ethic of love, peace, and presence. In this episode * Kitty shares the story of her accidental orgasmic birth and the sensations of euphoria, instinct, sound, and deep connection she experienced. * Why low, open vocalization can help some birthing people stay grounded in their bodies rather than moving into fear or overthinking. * The value of an active birth: moving, circling the hips, leaning on a wall, and responding to each contraction in the way your body calls for. * Why a quiet, private, protected birth environment can make space for communication between parent and baby. * The powerful reframe from “tearing” to “stretching” during birth. * How a supportive partner can protect the birth space and offer loving reassurance to both parent and baby. * Why every birth is unique—and why there is no single “right” kind of birth experience. * Kitty’s perspective on secure attachment, responsive caregiving, and finding a few trusted mother mentors rather than becoming overwhelmed by parenting advice. * How peaceful parenting, presence, and loving connection can help shape a more peaceful future. * Practical mantras for pregnancy, birth, and daily life, including: “All is well and I am safe.” About Kitty Kitty Stitt is an author, teacher, and mother of 3 happy daughters, and has been in a loving relationship with her husband, Peter, for 30 years. Kitty is passionate about natural birth and secure attachment bonding. She’s taught health and wellbeing in schools across Australia and the world, including lecturing at The University of Sydney in the Faculty of Education. Through facilitating full-moon women’s circles, retreats and one-on-ones, she guides us to discover our true self, align to it and eventually embody it. Her book LIVING EVOLVED inspires us to find alignment, authenticity, and abundance. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bykitty1/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1L3oFGbyCV/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website https://www.bykitty.net/YouTube https://youtube.com/@bykitty2 My book LIVING EVOLVED https://a.co/d/eaQGOObUS book link https://a.co/d/eaQGOOb Orgasmic Birth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
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July 30 · 31 min
Your Libido Is Talking: What Desire Reveals About Fertility and Stress with Kirsten Karchmer
In this episode of The Orgasmic Birth Podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with Kirsten Karchmer, health tech pioneer, women’s health expert, and founder/CEO of Conceivable Technologies. Kirsten shares how listening to women’s birth stories shaped her understanding of intimacy, safety, and pleasure, and how that wisdom informs her work supporting fertility and reproductive health. They explore libido as a signal of wellbeing, the role of stress and burnout in fertility, and why whole-person care matters more than data alone. Debra also highlights the importance of respectful, pleasure-positive communication in pregnancy, postpartum, and relationships. The conversation closes with Kirsten’s vision for accessible, AI-supported reproductive care for women across life stages. Key topics covered: * How birth stories can shape a clinician’s understanding of safety, pleasure, and empowerment. * Why libido can reflect stress, relationship dynamics, and overall wellbeing. * Communication, division of labor, and emotional safety in intimacy and fertility. * The impact of depletion, fatigue, and anxiety on reproductive health. * Why tracking data alone is not enough without support, context, and repair. * Kirsten’s vision for an AI-powered, personalized reproductive care ecosystem. About KirstenKirsten Karchmer is a women’s health expert and founder/CEO of Conceivable Technologies, where she is building an AI-driven fertility and reproductive health platform. She has helped more than 10,000 women in clinical practice and is known for integrating personalized care, education, and technology to support women’s health. www.conceivable.com https://www.facebook.com/conceivablefertilityhttps://www.instagram.com/conceivable.official/https://www.youtube.com/@Conceivable.Officialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yourfertilityexpert Subscribe today to receive Orgasmic Birth’s FREE Guide “How to Have a Big O Birth” Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
July 6 · 36 min
The Pelvis is a Gateway
In this episode of The Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro welcomes Jade Groff for a rich conversation about reclaiming the womb, awakening pleasure, and reconnecting with pelvic wisdom. Jade shares her perspective as a pelvic care and hormonal wellness practitioner, somatic coach, herbalist, educator, and founder of the Pelvic Harmony Method, drawing on more than 30 years of experience supporting women’s health across the life cycle. The conversation explores the deep connection between the pelvis and the nervous system, and how body-based awareness can support healing, vitality, and pleasure. Jade offers practical ways to reconnect with the body, including touch, breath, movement, and simple grounding practices that help women tune into their own wisdom. Listeners will also hear Jade reflect on her birth experiences, her work with pregnancy and postpartum, and her offerings for women navigating pelvic symptoms, trauma, perimenopause, and life transitions. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the body as a source of truth, power, and pleasure. About Jade Jade Groff, CNM, LMT, is a Women’s Pelvic Care and Hormonal Wellness Practitioner, Somatic Coach, Educator, Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner and Founder of the Pelvic Harmony Method, with over 30 years of experience supporting women’s health. Jade works with women from preconception through menopause, helping them resolve a myriad of pelvic symptoms, hormonal imbalance, and trauma through holistic, body-centered care. The relationship between the pelvis and the nervous system is at the heart of her work. For over three decades, Jade has supported families through the childbearing years as a midwife, doula, yoga teacher, massage therapist, and herbalist, giving her a unique holistic perspective on women’s healing and transformation. Working with Jade, women navigate life’s transitions while reconnecting with their body, womb center and feminine wisdom. Her approach is grounded and intuitive, empowering women on what she calls the living healing journey ~ restoring trust, health, and wholeness. Jade works with clients both in-person and remotely, specializing in modalities including Abdominal Therapy, Internal Holistic Pelvic Care™, CranioSacral Therapy, Intuitive Energy Medicine, and Somatic and Hormonal Health Coaching. She draws upon herbal medicine, flower essences, nutrition and self-awareness as foundations for optimal health. Jade is also the creator of Original Bloom Botanicals and Essences, a line of small-batch herbal and vibrational remedies. Connect with Jade * www.jadegroff.com * www.original-bloom.com * @journey.with.jade * The Pelvic Healing Collective Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
June 15 · 28 min
The Preparation Gap: Why Birth and Parenthood Deserve More Than Wedding Planning with Nina Spears, The Baby Chick
Are you preparing for birth… or just planning a wedding-level event? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Debra Pascali-Bonaro is joined by Nina Spears, founder of Baby Chick, to explore why so many families spend hundreds of hours planning weddings—but only a fraction of that preparing for birth and postpartum. Together, they dive into what actually creates a positive, empowered, and even pleasurable birth experience—and why preparation, support, and informed choices are everything. Nina shares insights from supporting over 800 families and attending 350+ births, along with her own deeply personal birth experiences, including how knowledge shaped her decisions and outcomes. This episode is a call to rethink how we prepare for one of life's most transformative experiences. In this episode, you'll hear: Why pregnancy is the true preparation for motherhood—not just baby How safety in the body influences oxytocin, endorphins, and birth outcomes The critical role of partners as advocates and support systems How to choose the right care team for you Why birth plans should be created together—not alone The importance of preparing for postpartum (not just birth) What it really means to have an "orgasmic birth" experience Key takeaway: When a woman feels safe, supported, respected, and prepared—her body can open. And that's where powerful, transformative birth experiences begin. Resources & Links: Nina Spears (The Baby Chick): https://baby-chick.com Pre-order The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy Follow Nina on Instagram: @thebabychick --- Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
June 1 · 36 min
From Conscious Conception to Natural Breech Birth with Pauline Goossens
What if birth began long before labor ever started? In this powerful conversation, Pauline Goossen shares her conscious conception journey, the intentional preparation she and her partner made before pregnancy, and the deeply embodied birth of her breech baby. Together, Pauline and Debra explore cycle wisdom, tantra, oxytocin, privacy in labor, and the transformational power of surrender. Pauline describes pregnancy as a long luteal phase, and birth as something that is supported by the way we care for our hormones, our relationships, and our bodies over time. She also shares how her understanding of pleasure, love, and embodiment shaped her labor, including the moment she asked for space, turned inward, and opened from 0 to 4 centimeters. Her birth story unfolds with honesty and awe: a breech baby, an experienced midwifery team, a trance-like labor state, and a delivery that left her exhausted, empowered, and grateful. This episode is a moving reminder that birth can be both intense and beautiful, and that deep trust in the body can make all the difference. In this episode, you'll hear about: -Conscious conception and preparing for pregnancy months in advance. -How cycle awareness and hormone health shape fertility and birth. -Tantra, pleasure, and intentional intimacy as foundations for family life. -The role of privacy, space, and surrender during labor. -Pauline's breech birth experience and the support of her birth team. -Why oxytocin matters in love, labor, breastfeeding, and recovery. -Seeing birth as a rite of passage and a deeply transformational experience. About Pauline Goossen Pauline Goossen is a women's fertility and holistic hormone health coach who teaches that pregnancy and birth begin long before conception. Through cycle-based hormone balance, she helps support PMS, period pain, fertility, and reconnection to the wisdom of the body. She works online with women around the world and offers programs focused on cycle health, fertility, and hormonal balance. Connect with Pauline Learn more about Pauline's work at: https://omcyclewithpauline.com https://www.instagram.com/paulinegisele Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth https://x.com/orgasmicbirth https://www.youtube.com/@OrgasmicBirth https://www.tiktok.com/@debrapascalibonaro https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
May 18 · 32 min
Beyond Pain: Creating Safety and Trust for Ecstatic Birth
In this episode of The Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with Joni Edelmann, a birth guide, educator, and former labor and delivery nurse who brings together science, sacredness, and decades of birth experience. Together, they explore how safety, nervous system regulation, privacy, and trust can create the conditions for ecstatic birth in any setting, including the hospital. Joni shares the story of her own births, including how her fifth birth became the first she experienced as truly not painful, but deeply intense, joyful, and transformative. She also reflects on how pregnancy, birth, trauma awareness, and support from trusted care providers can shape not only birth outcomes, but a person's sense of power and possibility. This conversation offers practical insight into: What safety really means in birth. How trauma can affect the nervous system and labor. Ways to support parasympathetic regulation. Why privacy, quiet, and trust matter so much. How to process birth experiences that were difficult or disappointing. Why the birth you dream of may be more possible than you think. Joni also reminds listeners that choosing the right support team matters, and that people deserve care aligned with their values, goals, and vision for birth. Joni Edelman is a birth guide, educator, and former labor and delivery nurse who holds science and sacred at the same altar. With three decades of experience supporting birth in hospitals and homes, she helps families reconnect with the innate intelligence of the body and approach birth as a powerful, transformative, and potentially ecstatic experience. https://www.13moonsbirthwork.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/13moonsbirth -- Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
May 6 · 35 min
The Creative Womb: Where birth, pleasure, loss, and healing become one story
In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with Josefina Schiller, a mother, singer, doula, translator, and host of Café Comparto Birth Café, about how birth, motherhood, sexuality, loss, and healing are deeply connected. Josefina shares two powerful home birth stories, including a 96-hour labor supported by her community in southern Spain, and reflects on how birth helped her heal ancestral and childhood wounds. Josefina also discusses the role of postpartum as a transformative period, how writing poetry became a creative outlet during mothering, and why she believes oxytocin, pleasure, and sisterhood are central to healing. She closes by sharing her band Samambaia, her website josefinas.art, and a community art project called Track Your Woman's Bleed. Josefina Schiller is a mother, singer, doula, and devoted lover of birth stories. Josefina was born in Brazil and now lives in the south of Spain in a spontaneous community centered around natural birth. She trained as a doula at Da-a-Luz Oasis in 2017 and has deeply studied the work of Argentine writer and thinker Laura Gutman, whose teachings supported Josefina through the early years of mothering her daughters, Cora and Greta. She is the host of the podcast "Café com Parto" (Birth Café) — inspired by my dreams and vision — and currently works translating books, including her favorite work by Laura Gutman on the postpartum period. Connect with Josefina www.josefinas.art https://samambayamusic.bandcamp.com/ Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
April 21 · 39 min
Pelvic Floor Health - Why Peeing (when you don't want to) after Birth Isn't Normal
In this bold and deeply informative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with pelvic floor expert Jana Danielson to challenge long-held myths about women's bodies, postpartum healing, and pleasure. From incontinence to pain during sex to diminished orgasm, many women are told these experiences are "normal" after birth. Jana offers a powerful reframe: they may be common — but they are not normal, and they are not something women have to live with. Together, they explore how pelvic floor health is foundational not only for birth and recovery, but for lifelong vitality, confidence, and pleasure. Jana shares her personal journey from chronic illness and disconnection to healing through breath and movement — a path that ultimately led her to develop the Cooch Ball and her unique approach to pelvic floor fitness. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "just do your Kegels" may be outdated — and even harmful The difference between a tight pelvic floor and a strong one How breath and posture directly impact pelvic floor function Why symptoms like leaking, pain, and low libido are signals — not life sentences The connection between pelvic floor health and orgasmic potential This conversation is a powerful invitation to reconnect with your body, reclaim your health, and redefine what's possible — at every stage of life. About Jana Danielson Jana is a pelvic floor and movement expert, founder of Bloom Better, and creator of the Cooch Ball — the world's first pelvic floor fitness tool for women. Her work blends science and embodiment to help women release tension, restore function, and rebuild trust in their bodies. Get your Cooch Ball! DIY (ball) - https://bloombetter.life/pages/cooch-ball-women?bg_ref=zJ5vvlnEAj DI-We (ball + course) - https://bloombetter.life/pages/intimacy-2026?bg_ref=zJ5vvlnEAj Connect with Jana https://www.instagram.com/jana.danielson https://www.tiktok.com/@jana.danielson https://www.youtube.com/@Jana.Danielson https://www.facebook.com/thecoochball https://bloombetter.life/pages/cooch-ball --- Review and follow the show—we'd love to hear how this episode inspired you! Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
April 8 · 36 min
Maris Young on Reframing Birth into an Orgasmic Experience
In this heartfelt episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro welcomes author, mother, and doula Maris Young, whose third birth unfolded in the most surprising and beautiful way — as an orgasmic birth. After a breech birth with her second baby, Maris entered her third pregnancy with a clear intention: to reframe the sensations of birth and discover how pleasurable they could be. Through mindset work, daily practice, and integrating resources from Orgasmic Birth, Maris learned to welcome contractions as manifestations of her body's divine power. Her story takes us from quiet, candlelit labor at home — singing through each wave — to the moment her daughter was born and Maris felt a release so deeply joyful, she describes it as living on "cloud nine" for weeks afterward. Join Debra and Maris as they explore how preparation, presence, and curiosity can turn birth into a profoundly embodied experience of strength, connection, and pleasure. In this episode, you'll hear: How Maris shifted her mindset to welcome contractions as power. Why creating a sensory-filled environment mattered for her labor. How the words "I have full life" became her anchor through birth. What it felt like to experience orgasmic release as her daughter emerged. The ways Maris now supports others through her Young Honest Mother community and book Getting Ready for Birth. Learn more: 📘 Getting Ready for Birth is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. 🌿 Join Maris's community at younghonestmother.com/community. 🎥 Explore Debra's resources at OrgasmicBirth.com/film Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
March 18 · 26 min
Deepening Intimacy, Partner Support, and Everyday Pleasure with Tarah Alexis
In this heartfelt episode, Debra Pascali‑Bonaro sits down with birth doula and retired professional women's football champion, Girl Scout, and chef, Tarah Alexis of Nurturing Embrace Doula Services. Tarah shares how a surprising C‑section birth, witnessing her niece and nephew arrive earthside, and a "divine appointment" with a pregnant stranger on a plane all led her to answer her calling as a doula. Together, Debra and Tarah explore how partners can move far beyond "just rubbing a back" to become active, loving participants in the birth journey. Tarah offers simple, powerful ways to weave the senses—what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch—into your birth environment so that labor becomes more intimate, grounded, and even orgasmic. She reminds us that intimacy doesn't depend on grand gestures; it grows in the small daily moments of cuddling on the couch, offering a glass of water, and saying "thank you for being here." If you've ever wondered how to keep love and connection alive during pregnancy, birth, and those tender postpartum weeks, this episode offers gentle, doable practices you can begin today. Connect with Tarah Alexis Website: Nurturing Embrace Doula Services Instagram: @nurturingembracedoulaservices Facebook: @nurturingembracedoulas Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - Finger Vibe for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Pleasurable Birth Essentials Evidence-based childbirth education rooted in pleasure taught by Debra Pascali-Bonaro. https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials/ + bonus access to the film, Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret Connect with Debra! Website: www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: @orgasmicbirth X: @orgasmicbirth Facebook: @obirth YouTube: @orgasmicbirth1 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
March 9 · 33 min
Raising Shame‑Free, Pleasure‑Positive Children Begins at Birth with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
What if preparing for birth could also prepare you for a lifetime of deeper intimacy, healing, and connection—for you and for your children? In this powerful conversation, Debra talks with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, internationally recognized sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, bestselling author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting, and founder of Inanna Rising. Together, they explore how sexual shame shows up in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and how embracing pleasure can transform not just your birth, but your whole family's story. Dr. Tina shares her own birth story of a fast, "big baby" delivery that made her appreciate just how much birth asks of our bodies and hearts. She then breaks down how early and deep shame takes root—many girls start modifying their diets as young as six—and why pregnancy often brings those old stories to the surface. You'll hear practical, compassionate steps to begin "reparenting" yourself, shedding inherited shame, and raising confident, body‑positive, pleasure‑literate kids, starting from birth. Along the way, Debra and Tina invite you to honor your unique body, your unique baby, and the profound truth that there has never been a human exactly like either of you. In this episode, you'll learn: How pregnancy and birth can surface long‑held stories of body shame and "not enoughness," and why that's actually an invitation to healing. Why culture profits from women and birthing people feeling "not good enough," and how that affects how we see our pregnant and postpartum bodies. How embracing pleasure and your five senses in pregnancy can positively impact labor, bonding, and the way you welcome your baby. The heartbreaking research on how early body shame begins—and how to interrupt that cycle for your children. A simple, powerful first step Dr. Tina recommends if you're pregnant and recognizing you've been carrying shame for a long time. How to use Shameless Parenting even if you don't have children—to gently reparent yourself, stage by stage, and let shame "drip off." Why postpartum is a year‑long physiological and emotional transition, and how to honor your needs alongside your baby's. The importance of postpartum support and "wise elder women," from doulas to community, to help normalize your experience. How Dr. Tina defines sexuality as sharing connection and pleasure—not just behaviors—and why transactional sex leaves our hearts out of the picture. How her books and her work at Inanna Rising are helping people heal religious and cultural sexual shame and reclaim joyful intimacy. Resources mentioned: Pleasurable Birth Essentials online childbirth class with Debra: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials Shameless Parenting: Everything You Need to Raise Shame‑Free, Confident Kids and Heal Your Shame Too – Tina Schermer Sellers Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy – Tina Schermer Sellers Dr. Tina's website: https://tinaschermersellers.com Dr. Tina on Instagram: @drtinashameless Inanna Rising (psychedelic‑assisted therapy community): https://inannarising.org Inanna Rising on Instagram: @inanna_rising_pat Dr. Tina also shares that if you cannot afford her books, you can DM her on Instagram to request a promo code for an audio version. Connect with Debra & Orgasmic Birth: Learn more and join Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: @orgasmicbirth Are you ready to transform childbirth into an empowering, pleasurable, joyful experience? My online course, Pleasurable Birth Essentials, gives you the tools and confidence to make labor something to celebrate. You'll learn comfort techniques, embrace your body's natural rhythms, and discover how to invite pleasure—yes, even orgasm—into birth. Join thousands of parents who call this class birth‑ and life‑changing at orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials. Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
February 24 · 39 min
Spicing Up Postpartum with Maranda Bower - Episode 177
In this episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra welcomes Maranda Bower, who shares her raw journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, autoimmune challenges, and triumph after four births. Maranda reveals how functional nutrition revolutionized her healing, turning depletion into energy, desire, and joy via her Postpartum Restoration Method—now training providers worldwide. Together, they unpack hormone-balancing foods, self-care rituals, and why postpartum meals foster community, pleasure, and deep emotional release. Key Takeaways: Postpartum depletion is normal—like pinkless flamingos; nutrient-dense foods rebuild hormones, mood, and libido Simple ecosystem: bone broth for repair, organ meats for blood/mood, healthy fats as hormone precursors Food as ritual heals isolation, surfaces traumas, and reconnects body to self/partner Plan self-care like baby gear: herbal baths, teas, frozen nutrient meals—never too late to start Community meal trains echo ancestral wisdom for thriving postpartum Mentioned in this Episode: Orgasmic Birth: The Documentary Postpartum University Podcast Postpartum University Provider Directory & Courses Connect with Maranda: postpartumu.com Instagram: @postpartumuniversity Nutrition MASTERCLASS Pro Handouts Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Perintal Mental Health Training Purchase the PleasureVibe Pleasure at your fingertips - for pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - http://orgasmicbirth.com/fin-pleasurevibe Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: / orgasmicbirth X: / orgasmicbirth YouTube / orgasmicbirth1 Tik Tok / orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: / debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ---- 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 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/pleasurable-birth-essentials/ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
February 9 · 33 min
A Vibrator as a "Natural Epidural"? Thabata Devecchi on Pleasure, Intuition, and Birth Connection - Ep 176
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 - °"˜.- °"˜ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
February 3 · 43 min
Pain to Bliss: Liya's Orgasmic Birth and Radical Reproductive Health - Episode 175
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 - °"˜.- °"˜ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
January 23 · 13 min
Maternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to Thrival
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 - °"˜.- °"˜ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
January 19 · 33 min
The Pleasure Practice: Rekindling Desire After Baby with Dr. Diane Mueller - Ep. 173
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.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 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 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
January 12 · 31 min
Kali Rising: Pleasure, Power & Birth in NYC with Genevieve - Ep. 172
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/ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
January 5 · 37 min
The Great Birth Rebellion: Reclaiming Joy, Courage, and Choice in Birth with Midwife Melanie Jackson
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/ Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 17, 2025 · 38 min
Pleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa Strohdach
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 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 10, 2025 · 45 min
Embodying Agency During Pregnancy And Childbirth— Lessons From A Human Rights Attorney with Maria Alejandra Cardenas
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 Get full access to Orgasmic Birth at orgasmicbirth.substack.com/subscribe

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