What truly changes when we become mothers? In this episode, Jungian analyst and author Lisa Marciano, LCSW, joins me for a rich conversation about the deep transformation that unfolds in early parenthood. Together, we explore how motherhood reshapes identity, invites shadow work, and challenges us to grow in ways we never imagined. From the grief of lost possibilities to the grounding power of presence, this episode offers a thoughtful and empowering look at what it means to be changed by motherhood from the inside out.

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What happens when midwives and OBs truly work together? In this episode, midwife Sarah Howard and OB-GYN Dr. Bente Kaiser share how their partnership at Moxie Birth shows a new way forward. They talk about what real collaboration looks like, why so many providers have never witnessed undisturbed birth, and how families can reclaim agency by trusting the process. Tune in to hear how working together makes birth not only safer—but better.

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In this first episode, Britta Bushnell, PhD, author, mythologist, and childbirth educator, invites you into the heart of Transformed by Birth. After more than 25 years supporting families, Britta shares why she created this podcast and what makes it different from typical parenting or pregnancy shows. She explores the idea of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood as profound rites of passage, weaving in myth, wisdom, and real-life reflections. Light your candle (if you’d like) and settle in for an honest, heartfelt beginning to this new podcast.

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