“Wherever You Birth Is Sacred…Birthing Makes It Sacred”: Kesia’s Birth Story

“Wherever You Birth Is Sacred…Birthing Makes It Sacred”: Kesia’s Birth Story

Author: Indie Birth Association March 29, 2022 Duration: 1:00:23

Kesia Nagata is a writer, musician and community organizer living on a homestead in Northern BC, Canada. A relaxed first pregnancy and planned home birth suddenly swerved into surprise hypertension, preeclampsia, induction and hospital delivery. Kesia’s story is about adaptation when things go sideways, and how she navigated the medical system and her own fears to remain calm and empowered for the best possible outcome

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

“What Do I Want To Do and What Feels Right”: Claire’s Birth Stories, Letting Intuition Guide Your Pregnancy and Birth, and the Complex Condition That is Pre-Eclampsia (via Birth Warrior Podcast)

The Dr. Brewer Pregnancy Diet

“Effects of induction of labor prior to post-term in low-risk pregnancies: a systematic review” by Rydahl et al. via JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports (February 2019, Volume 17, Issue 2)

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School


The Birth Warrior Podcast, brought to you by the Indie Birth Association, moves beyond mainstream narratives to explore the raw, powerful, and deeply personal landscape of autonomous birth. This isn't a how-to guide, but a collection of voices often left out of the conversation. Each episode features firsthand stories from individuals who have navigated pregnancy and childbirth on their own terms, reclaiming intuition and authority in the process. You'll hear candid reflections on the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this journey, discussions that intersect with holistic health, alternative family structures, and conscious parenting. The podcast delves into the mental and physical fortitude required, connecting the dots between personal autonomy, fitness, and overall family wellness. By centering these authentic narratives, the Birth Warrior Podcast creates a vital space for anyone questioning conventional paradigms, offering not just stories but a sense of community and validation for those exploring paths less traveled in the realm of birth and motherhood.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Nelia’s Birth Stories and Hope For Healing After Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:43
Nelia is mother of two children, whose births couldn’t be any more different. What Nelia says she has learned on this journey is that the only way around trauma is through it, and to be powerful you don’t need to be fear…
Healing Through Not From Her Birth Journeys: Stacey’s Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:36
Stacey Ramsower is an Ayurvedic lifestyle coach, full spectrum doula, and mother pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology. Stacey’s journey in birth began when she decided to meet her birth mother and continues evol…
“You’re All You Need”: Trudy’s Intuitive Births [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:58
Trudy is the mother of two sons, who were lovingly and intentionally freebirthed in the comfort of her home, with the support of her husband and doula. Currently living in England, where the National Health Service, comm…
Liminality – A poem by host, Jaden Graham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:26
On this week’s episode of “Birth Warrior Podcast,” our host, Jaden Graham, shares her original poem, “Liminality” – a piece written for the creative portion of Indie Birth Midwifery School’s final project. Completing the…
An Embodiment of Radical Self Trust: Crystal’s Birth Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
Crystal is a first time mom who’s conscious journey through pre conception, conception, pregnancy and birth process mirrored that of her deepest held beliefs about life and the sovereign nature of our being. Through the…
Kicking Fear Off Her Throne: Kimberly’s Birth Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:05
Kimberly is a certified high performance coach, bestselling writer, health junkie, freedom-lover, wife, momma, and unsinkable optimist. After 24 hours of natural labor and childbirth, and dismissing the camera that was i…