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.

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.

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.

Every birth tells a story, but too often those stories are shaped by fear, misinformation, or lack of choice. Respectful, informed, and pleasure-aware care can change the way we experience birth. Autonomy and knowledge are as vital as safety.

In this episode, Debra shares insights from her recent travels to Japan and highlights a powerful open letter from UK midwives, showing how human rights in childbirth can transform care. She unpacks why pleasure, anatomy education, and self-advocacy must be part of every conversation.

Feeling anxious about birth, or wondering if it’s possible to actually look forward to the experience? You’re not alone. So many parents-to-be carry quiet fears, old stories, and doubts about what birth “should” feel like. There’s a gentler, more connected way to prepare that honors both your body and your heart.
Dr. Anemone Hedtstück’s first birth shook her confidence, but it also sparked a lifelong mission: to guide others toward empowered, healing, and even joyful births. Drawing from her own transformation—from a vulnerable hospital patient to a holistic OB-GYN and mother of two—she brings fresh, practical wisdom to the art of preparing for birth. Her approach blends medical expertise, deep listening, and a belief in every woman’s inner healer.

The conversation dives into the overuse of technology and interventions in modern maternity care, contrasting this with a physiology-centered, pleasure-informed approach. The panelists unpack common myths and misunderstandings about orgasmic and pleasurable birth, offering practical insights for both families and professionals. They also reflect on how the Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Program has shaped their practices and helped them build a global community committed to respectful, pleasure-positive care. The episode closes with an invitation to continue this exploration, connect with the community, and learn more about upcoming opportunities to deepen into this transformative model of birth.

In this conversation, Debra and Sara unpack how risk talk shapes pregnancy, why many “warnings” don’t match the actual evidence, and how women can reclaim joy, confidence, and even pleasure in birth—including insights from her new book Plus Size Pregnancy. Expect tools, clarity, and a refreshing reminder that pregnancy isn’t just about minimizing danger—it’s about living the experience fully.

Join in as Debra and Zina get real on breaking cycles of trauma, finding spiritual rebirth, and bringing pleasure back into birth and life—plus Zina’s practical tips, stories, and the truth about black maternal health, intuition, and creating safe, loving spaces.

Tune in as Debra and Ibu Robin shatter taboos, celebrate female anatomy, and explore how understanding our Yonis can unlock personal healing, challenge societal norms, and ultimately reshape our collective approach to women’s health, pleasure, and potential.

Tune in as Debra and Tara dive deep into a raw, inspiring conversation exploring pleasure-centered birthing, midwifery support, overcoming medical trauma, the power of mindset, partner involvement, and strategies for creating a joyful, empowering birth experience.

Tune in as Debra and Magaly dive deep into Magaly’s orgasmic birth and spiritual awakening, overcoming birth fears, the connection between sexuality and spirituality, and how positive birth narratives can potentially heal generational trauma.

Tune in as Debra and Naoli dive deep into the transformative power of pleasure, revealing how masturbation, tantric techniques, and sexual energy can turn childbirth from a feared ordeal into a transcendent, healing journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Tune in as Debra explores how self-pleasure can reduce pain, boost oxytocin, enhance labor progress, support postpartum healing, and transform the birthing experience from a medical event to a deeply personal, empowering journey of connection and pleasure.

Tune in as Debra and Samara dive into the heart of Samara’s practice, exploring how her personal story with pleasure and spiritual connection guides her work. She also shares a moving homebirth experience that revealed birth as a rite of passage and opens up about how motherhood, loss, and life’s deepest cycles have shaped her sacred service to others.

Introducing the Fin PleasureVibe, the first vibrator designed specifically for birth. This innovative device, created through a collaboration between Orgasmic Birth® and Dame, aims to enhance the birthing experience by promoting pleasure, reducing pain, and increasing oxytocin production.

Hit play to hear Augusta’s honest journey, from bed rest to a fast, empowering water birth, and learn how she used relaxation, the Bradley Method, and self-trust to transform her experience. You’ll get real talk on overcoming fear, building a support team, and practical tips for making birth your own.

Ready to challenge the narrative and rewrite your own birth story? Hit play to hear how reclaiming pleasure, presence, and power can change everything—from the way you p un repare for birth to the way you meet your baby. Expect real talk on orgasmic birth, embodied wisdom, the mind-body connection, and why choosing pleasure is the most rebellious act of all.

In this episode, Debra and Lailana discuss the manifestation process of a soul, the psychedelic nature of birth and parenting, how to transform the pain of shedding your identity into power and pleasure, the deep connection between sexuality and spirituality, and why evolution is the biggest orgasm.

In this episode, Debra talks about what it means to truly feel seen, heard, and ready for one of life’s biggest moments. Hit play to hear Debra’s 5 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable, Loving Birth, plus honest stories and practical tips to help you feel strong, prepared, and truly excited for your birth.

More and more women are choosing natural birth these days. It’s a powerful shift as mothers reclaim the beauty and strength within. When we empower women to trust their bodies, the transformation is truly profound.

What if birth could feel less like a medical procedure and more like a love story?

So many parents are told to brace for pain, control their bodies, and power through—but what if the journey could be sacred, intimate, and even blissful? It’s time to challenge the stories we’ve inherited and reclaim birth as an experience of connection, power, and pleasure.

Feeling unheard in your birth journey? This episode features Simone Toomer, a birth and postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and childbirth educator dedicated to empowering birthing people. Drawing from her own experience as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone shares how to reclaim your body, advocate for your needs, and challenge a system that often overlooks your voice. The conversation explores the importance of community care, the healing power of sister circles, and how to demand informed support and equity in childbirth. Whether you’re preparing for birth or supporting others, you’ll discover why everyone deserves respect, information, and autonomy throughout their birthing experience. Tune in for honest stories, practical advice, and inspiration to birth on your own terms—even when the world pushes back. Empower yourself, trust your intuition, and join the movement to make birth a more just, compassionate experience for all.

Patriarchy fears a woman who knows her body’s power. Discover the hidden anatomy of pleasure and transform your birth from a medical procedure to a profound, ecstatic experience this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #AnatomyofPleasure #WomensHealth #ReproductiveRights #SexualHealth #BirthTrauma #FemaleEmpowerment
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Vibrators are not just for pleasure – they can be essential allies in the sacred journey of childbirth. Discover how these powerful tools can transform the birthing experience this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Molly Moon.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #VibratorsForBirth #LaborPainManagement #ChildbirthTools #PregnancyWellness #PregnancySupport
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Vibrators are not just for pleasure – they can be essential allies in the sacred journey of childbirth. Discover how these powerful tools can transform the birthing experience this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Molly Moon.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #VibratorsForBirth #LaborPainManagement #ChildbirthTools #PregnancyWellness #PregnancySupport
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Your body is a portal of pleasure, not a battlefield of pain. Discover how self-touch, breath, and radical self-love can transform childbirth from a medical event into an orgasmic, empowering experience in this week’s episode of @OrgasmicBirth podcast with visionary artist and pleasure advocate Guta Galli.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #Doula #Soula #Self-Pleasure #SexualityAndBirth #FemininePower #PleasurefulBirth #MaternalWellness #SexualHealing #MindfulMotherhood

Every woman’s birth story carries the potential to liberate generations from inherited trauma and shame. Discover how reclaiming our birthing narratives can transform our collective understanding of feminine power this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast with SacredMumLove Owner Lovisa Dahl.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #lovebirthmovement #OrgasmicBirthStories #BirthPleasure #MaternalWellness #WomensHealth #MindfulBirth #SexualityAndBirth

What if your unborn child holds the key to transforming your birth experience into a sacred, soul-awakening journey? Listen in to explore how intuition, love, and spiritual connection can revolutionize your birthing journey this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast with Mama Bamba Founder Robyn Sheldon.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #SoulConnection #BirthWisdom #MaternalConsciousness #SpiritualBirth #WombWisdom #SoulIntegration #MotherhoodJourney #BirthMagic #IntuitiveBirth #BirthingWithLove
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The path to pleasurable birth begins with unlearning the stigma around self-exploration. Discover how one woman used self-pleasure to reclaim her power and have a transformative birth with The Being Method Founder, MJ Renshaw this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthHealing #SelfPleasure #PelvicEmpowerment #BreakingBirthShame #MotherhealhMatters #BreathworkForBirth #HealingTrauma #MindfulMotherhood #SelfCareForMamas

Reclaim the innate wisdom of your body and unleash your full potential. Listen in and discover the liberating practice of yoga for the vagina with Self-Love Therapist, Tamra Mercieca, this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #bodypositive #femininewisdom #pelvicfloorhealth #selfloverevolution #wellnesswarrior #birthwisdom #women’health #yogaforthevagina

Empowered hospital birth is possible when you know your options. Tune in to learn expert tips on creating a positive and informed birth journey this week on the
@OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Board Certified OB GYN Nicole Rankins.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HospitalBirth #ChildbirthEducation #PregnancyPreparation #BirthPlanning #MaternalHealth #SexualEducation #IntimateParenting

Empowered hospital birth is possible when you know your options. Tune in to learn expert tips on creating a positive and informed birth journey this week on the
@OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Board Certified OB GYN Nicole Rankins.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HospitalBirth #ChildbirthEducation #PregnancyPreparation #BirthPlanning #MaternalHealth #SexualEducation #IntimateParenting

Reclaiming the pleasure and empowerment in childbirth starts with rewriting our inner narratives. Discover how affirmations can help us embrace the vulnerability of motherhood this week on @OrgasmicBirth with perinatal yoga teacher, Bettina Zagoni.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #affirmations #positiveselftalk #birthempowerment #maternalmentalhealth #pregnancywellness #postpartumjourney #doula #perinatalcare #hospitalbirths #maternitycare #spiritualityandbirth #moderngoddess

Pregnancy and birth place immense demands on the pelvic floor. Understand its role to prepare your body for an easier delivery and discover practical tips to strengthen this vital muscle group this week on @OrgasmicBirth with The Om Births Approach creator, Bec Conant.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #PelvicFloor #PsoasMuscle #PregnancyWellness #BirthPreparation #PregnancyYoga #ChildbirthEducation #HolisticBirth #EmpoweredBirth #PelvicFloorHealth #PregnancyFitness #BirthPositivity

The journey through pregnancy and postpartum can shape a mother’s health for years to come. Listen in to discover how holistic care can make a difference in perinatal care this week on @OrgasmicBirth Podcast with our guest, Lacy Woods.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #MaternalHealth #PostpartumWellness #PerinatalCare #MentalHealthSupport #MotherhoodSupport #MaternalMilestones #PregnancyCare #PostpartumRecovery #MentalWellbeing #SupportForMothers #HealthyMoms

The “small pelvis” myth has shaped too many birth narratives. It’s time we challenge this preconception and explore how intentionality can empower transformative birth experiences this week on @OrgasmicBirth with home birth coach, Aly McClain, RN.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HomebirthAdvocacy #PelvicMythDebunked #BrainRewiring #IntentionalBirth #HolisticPregnancy #NaturalChildbirth #BirthTraumaHealing #MindsetShift
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Pleasure is not just a luxury, but a vital necessity. Tune in to the @OrgasmicBirth podcast and discover how embracing pleasure can empower your journey through pregnancy, birth, and parenting with our guest, birth educator, Britt Fohrman.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #pleasure #birthtrauma #grief #IVFjourney #singlemother #PregnantAt49 #rediscoveringjoy
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Taboos surrounding birth and sex leave us disconnected from our innate birthing abilities. Listen in as we unveil the deep ties between these two life-giving experiences this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthSexConnection #PleasurableBirth #BreakingTaboos #BirthPositivity #SensualChildbirth #EmpoweredDelivery #JoyfulLabor
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Home is where the heart is, and for some, it’s also where new life begins. Listen in as Debra and Born at Home documentary producer, Amanda Banks unpack the profound impact of home birth on families and communities in this week’s episode of the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BornAtHome #documentaryfilm #naturalchildbirth #maternalhealth #birthadvocacy #birthempowerment #birthtrauma #birthexperience #birthphysiology #informeddecisionmaking

The complexities of the pelvic landscape play a crucial role in the birthing process. Listen in as we unpack the importance of fetal position and its influence on labor and delivery this week on @OrgasmicBirth with our guest, @spinningbabies Founder, Gail Tully.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #SpinningBabies #FetalPosition #NaturalChildbirth #PhysiologicBirth #PelvicMechanics #BodyPositioning #BirthPreparation

Rituals and pleasure— the missing pieces in modern birth? Tune in to explore how reclaiming these can transform the birth experience this eek on the @OrgasmicBirth Podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthRituals #Sobada #Rebozo #HerbalBath #PleasurableBirth #midwifery #postpartum #SensualityinPregnancy #intimacy
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Rituals have the capacity to reshape the childbirth experience, guiding us back to the sacred roots of this life-changing event. Discover how incorporating time-honored practices can foster a more holistic, empowering, and joyful approach to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum this week on @OrgasmicBirth Podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthRituals #AncestralWisdom #MexicanMidwifery #IntimateConnection #Sobada #Rebozo #HerbalBaths #BirthJourney #ParentingRituals #HealingTouches #CommunitySupport
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Maternal health is a fundamental human right, yet too many families face preventable complications. Listen in as we unpack barriers to safe, supportive pregnancy and childbirth experiences this week on @OrgasmicBirth with Lamaze childbirth educator and doula, @JillGW.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay2025 #maternalhealth #birthadvocacy #birthequity #doulas #maternitycare #qualityindicators #123formoms #midwiferycare #perinatalhealth
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Birth outcomes can depend more on where you give birth and who supports you than you might think. Tune in to explore how these choices shape your experience and what to consider before deciding in this week’s episode of the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #PregnancyRisks #BirthChoices #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPlanning #HealthyPregnancy #InformedChoices #BirthSupport

Reclaiming the power of birth means crafting a vision that aligns with your deepest desires. Tune in to Part 2 of our interview with Amberlee Jay Galea and hear how her journey to an orgasmic birth transformed her relationship with her body and her power this week on @OrgasmicBirth.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #pleasureinbirth #birthempowerment #birthstory #maternalhealth #pregnancywellness #naturalbirth #mindfulparenting
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Many women grow up hearing only the negative aspects of birth, but the birthing body is a marvel of strength and resilience. Listen in to explore the untapped potential of the birthing experience this week on @OrgasmicBirth with NLP Master Practitioner, Amberlee Jay Galea.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthTransformation #EmpoweredBirth #OrgasmicBirth #NaturalChildbirth #HypnoBirthing #MindsetShift #BirthPositivity #PregnancyJourney #MaternalHealth #WomenEmpowerment
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Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journey is unique and deserves to be honored.

Gowan Batist is a queer Jewish parent, partner, and writer living in the remote wilderness of Northern California. As a passionate advocate for mountain lions and heritage breed sheep, Gowan’s lyrical non-fiction essays and birth story inspire others to trust the natural process of childbirth.

Tune in as Gowan discusses navigating rural healthcare as a queer family, creating a supportive birth environment, preparing for labor, the transformative experience of childbirth, and the arrival of their child.

The definition of “risk” in childbirth can vary greatly depending on who you ask. Discover how the perception of risk impacts the choices available to birthing people this week on @OrgasmicBirth.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #Risk #RiskMitigation #ChildbirthRisk #BirthPerceptions #MedicalizedBirth #NaturalChildbirth #BirthJourney #BirthExperience #PositiveBirth #EmpoweredBirth
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Childbirth is a profound rite of passage, but it doesn’t have to be defined by pain. Explore how theta brain waves can transform the experience into one of deep connection and empowerment this week on @OrgasmicBirth with our guest, holistic health expert, Jasmin Jess.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthTransformation #ThetaWaves #MindBodySpirit #NaturalBirth #EmpoweredBirth #BirthConnection #BirthIntensity #BirthSurrender #MaternalWellness #HolisticPregnancy #BirthPodcast
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Have you ever heard of an “en caul” birth? Learn the fascinating details behind this incredible birthing phenomenon this week on @OrgasmicBirth with guest Tiwari Yoga Founder, Angie Tiwari.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast EnCaulBirth #BirthWonders #RareBirths #EmpoweredBirth #Yoga #Breathworks #Affirmation
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