From The Heart

Haasti Rafijamal and I have a discussion about the experience of living in a democracy and authoritative country (dictationships). What is it that is maintaining and deteriorating our democracy? References: Bill C 11 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/c11-online-streaming-1.6824314 Bill C- 18 https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/an-update-on-canadas-bill-c-18-and-our-search-and-news-products/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/talking-about-health/202401/supporting-free-speech-in-a-divided-moment  Brandi Morin: https://www.cbc.ca/books/journalist-and-writer-brandi-morin-wins-2024-freedom-to-read-award-1.7122531  EIU: https://www.eiu.com/n/democracy-index-conflict-and-polarisation-drive-a-new-low-for-global-democracy/ Political Compass: https://www.politicalcompass.org/canada2021 

In today's episode I have a conversation with my friend Braedyn. Braedyn does many things some of which are leading a group of men, building community, etc. Our conversation touches on the themes of: - Being your own authority - Where are the healing men at? - Bringing men together - Censorship and democracy -Taking responsibility of our reality - Community - Carbon emissions or consumerism - The contemplation of death Braedyn's contact info: @braedyn.stockfish website: https://www.thegroundedman.com/ Enjoy! Much Love

Trigger warning: ⚠️ We mention data and facts on suicide and sexual and physical assault. No personal accounts described. My guest is Brianne Raddatz. She is a reoccurring guest. You can find out more about her in her episode: the beauty in suffering. Some References: The End of &ender by Dr Debra S0h Psychiatrist Alyson Clayton: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9886596/#CR27 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8888500/ About the NHS (England) https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/uk/england-nhs-puberty-blockers-trans-children-intl-gbr/index.html Risk of cancer and consent: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/doctors-admit-between-transgender-hormone-070000223.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMNAkMbp2YuOc5T9yCtXGkG5-dSIg395XqBVN-Oy9VvGqbqEdT0vdy-nD-64LUgez3w3x5MiW2LNOcrNMS8mGbwj-tBh90IQKWNu0mXeBsP-y8jPAI2GKml6ZGM1eS7Wat9Y9dBTO7e8NESGOJNRSnY4wu-9UZ5b90Fh8MM9SVkp  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51676020 About Lupr0n and puberty: https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/02/lupron-puberty-children-health-problems/ When parents are the last to know (schools): https://nationalpost.com/feature/parents-transgender-kids-at-school#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMy%20husband%20and%20I%20looked,at%20school%20without%20us%20knowing.%E2%80%9D

A lot of people have been mentioning free birth to me, so I thought it would be a good time to make an episode on free birth.

Karolyne and I have a chat about body image. Most of us, if not all of us, struggle with body image. Karo speaks to us about her struggles with body image that started from a very young age and how she found confidence and reclamation of her body through pole dance and burlesque. She is the owner of EmbodiPole in Ottawa. She coaches her students to build a deeper conection with their bodies and rediscover their inner authentic erotic. Website: https://embodipole.com/ instagram: kerosenepole and embodipole

Brianne and I have a talk about her process of going through the ups and downs of life and how that created her capacity to hold herself and others with compassion. Instagram: brianneraddatz Trigger warning: we speak of suicidal ideology, we mention suicide attempt (no details) and we mention rape (no details). Suicide hotline for those needing support: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/canada-988-suicide-crisis-helpline-launches-today

Due to not being able to figure technology, here is the ending of episode 14. Example of ice cream recipe: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/double-chocolate-chip-cherry-ice-cream-paleo-vegan/#wprm-recipe-container-26255

Ep. 14 - Environmental Toxins In this episode, I discuss with Dasha the impacts of toxins on our health and bodies and what we can do about it.  References and resources Bruce Lanphear:  https://littlethingsmatter.ca/little-facts/  Impact of toxins on the developing brain: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031912-114413 Leaving pesticide committee: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/02/news/former-co-chair-quit-feds-scientific-pesticide-committee-frustration Chris Kresser: Is eating fish safe? https://chriskresser.com/is-eating-fish-safe-a-lot-safer-than-not-eating-fish/ Cookware material: https://chriskresser.com/the-best-and-worst-cookware-materials/ Environmental toxins: https://chriskresser.com/environmental-toxins-steps-for-decreasing-exposure-and-increasing-detoxification/  Heavy Metals and behavioural disorders in children: https://chriskresser.com/heavy-metals-and-behavioral-disorders-in-children/  Other resources: Effects of Fluoride on children: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408444.2023.2295338  Ease of placental transfer and fetal trapping: -   https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/4/774/65888/The-Tagum-Study-I-Analysis-and-Clinical-Correlates Citric Acid as an additive: ​​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6097542/

In this episode, I explain to Dasha why and how health research findings are often false. This episode was recorded for the lay person's understanding. There is no midwifery advice by podcast. Understanding research misconduct can be a vital step towards taking control of your health. Having health care providers and those seeking care understand research misconduct will bring change to public heath. People who are speaking of these issues are: - Marcia Angell Former Editor in chief NEJM - Richard Horton Editor of the Lancet - Peter Wilmshurst, cardiologist, researcher and investigator of research misconduct https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/106767/pdf/ - Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXOArxFAGQ  Resources and references: How to read and understand research: https://chriskresser.com/how-to-read-and-understand-scientific-research/ Why most research findings are false? https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124 Helping physicians and patients understand statistics https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6053.2008.00033.x?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#bibr103-j-1539-6053-2008-00033-x Misleading communication of risks https://library.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/ft/gg/GG_Misleading_2010.pdf Mismatched framing in medical journals Sedrakyan A, Shih C. Improving depiction of benefits and harms: analyses of studies of well-known therapeutics and review of highimpact medical journals. Med Care 2007;45:523-8. Crime pays: pharmaceuticals https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e8462.full Whistle blower law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riVZy8Tfal8 and Are Whistle blowing Laws Working? A global study of whistleblower protection litigation 2021 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292006571_Improving_depiction_of_benefits_and_harms_-_Analyses_of_studies_of_well-known_therapeutics_and_review_of_high-impact_medical_journals Cardiology researcher: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2011/11/17/prominent-dutch-cardiovascular-researcher-fired-for-scientific-misconduct/?sh=6c6b4a2f5996  Studies I make reference to: https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185 Canola oil study funded by profiters: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23731447/ Study on polyunsaturated fatty acids funded by taxes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295208007776?via%3Dihub Induction of labour - ARRIVE trial (funded by pharmaceutical industry) - Hannah Dalhen, midwifery researcher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEOy76j3xM - AIHW. Australian mothers and babies 2018. perinatal statistics series, 2020. (national data)

Sara was a client of mine who expanded me at her birth. In this episode Sara tells us how she prepared for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. She gives alot of great tips. As always there is no midwifery advice provided. You are always the authority of your own wellbeing. Resources recommended by Sara: The Better Baby Book by Lana Asprey and Dave Asprey Hypnobirthing by Mongan Ina May's Guide to Childbirth The biology of breastmilk by Ronda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/breast-milk You can find Sara on instagram at: sjrrambo Imago dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8133Tf1CAHQ Studies on out of hospital birth: - Outcomes associated with planned home and planned hospital births in low risk women attended by midwives in Ontario Canada 2003-2006: a retrospective cohort study by Hutton et al. Birth 2009 - Perinatal mortality and morbidity in a nationwide cohort of 529 688 low risk planned home and hospital births by Jonge et al. BJOG 2009 - Maternal and perinatal outcomes by planned place of birth among women with low risk pregnancies in high income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Scarf et al. Midwifery 2018

Trigger warning: We discuss violence against women and children including murder and suic!de. Emilie is a family counsellor with a background in social work. She works primarily with women. She discusses her professional and personal experience of the impact of measures put in place during the pandemic on people's lives and wellbeing. We also both discuss our experience at the Freedom Convoy. About femicide in Canada: https://femicideincanada.ca/ SOS helpline, if you or someone you know needs help: https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en For education and support: https://sheltersafe.ca/ Article about the study that was referenced: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-study-links-rise-in-domestic-violence-to-covid-19-lockdowns/wcm/0370480d-8c43-4808-a238-c50fd6093761/amp/

Dallas is a father of four. He is a country singer. He is an incredible expander when it comes to living from the core, from his inner authority. We speak about showing up at your partner's birth, autonomy, community, a bit about how he grew up and scarcity mindset. When you chose to advocate for yourself or stand up for yourself, you'll never magnitude of the ripple effects, who else you lifted up with you. 💞 His website: https://www.dallasalexander.ca/ His music: https://www.youtube.com/@dallasalexandermusic His music is also on apple and spotify. About the podcast episode that went viral on the Shawn Ryan Show: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11760125/Canadian-military-demands-podcaster-delete-interview-world-record-sniper.html

Can we see what we do with our anger as a dance of love's emergence? Anger is a shadow for many. Integration can lead us to our true power.

In this episode, Dasha interviews me about the current drug safety process by regulators.   Resources and references:  About Diclectin, a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/toronto-doctor-asks-health-canada-about-pregnancy-drug-gets-212-pages-of-censored-information/article_bad60601-dfaf-5196-bbb8-11f2baff7170.html Health Canada wants more funds from pharm 2017: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478417/#:~:text=Health%20Canada%20recovers%20about%20%2499,the%20costs%20of%20regulating%20drugs. An eye opening interview of Michele Brill-Edwards, pediatrician and whistleblower at Health Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMQztCbL9Og Compassionate Frome Project: https://relationshipsproject.org/project/frome/  Audit of Health Canada 2013-2016: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2017/05/16/news/less-20-cent-health-canada-staff-received-mandatory-ethics-training The economic consequences of millennial health 2019: https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/how-millennials-current-and-future-health-could-affect-our-economy  The Community Cure by James Maskell

In this mini episode I review a study and discuss the importance of hydration. There is no midwifery advice provided by podcast. You are the authority of your body. You can have a chat more specific for your care with your baby catcher. Recipe discussed (there are many other variations online) I suggest that you multiply this recipe: - 4 cups of water - 1/2 cup of fresh lemon or lime juice (solids are sometimes contraindicated) -1/4 teaspoon real salt - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (sugar is sometimes contraindicated) - 1 tbsp of liquid or powder magnesium Pack 2 reusable straws Happy labour prepping! Study: Intravenous fluid rate for reduction of cesarean delivery rate in nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. By: Ehsanipoor et al. 2017

In this episode I discuss a few misconceptions about the pelvic floor regarding kegels and muscle tone. I give a few tips to prepare you for birth and how to help healing after birth. Not mentionned in the episode: you can use tune up balls on your perineum and beside your sits bone to soften those muscles. Preparing ice pads with plain witch hazel can be soothing after birth. Do not freeze pads one on top of each other. Incontinence can be caused by hypertonia. A pelvic floor therapist can help assess and treat that. Bath herbs for infusion: garlic cloves from a whole garlic bulb, a small handful of each: uva ursi, comfrey and calendula. simmer in 2L of water for 2h. strain, divide in 2 for 2 baths. The sooner you take your bath after birth the better. Add natural salts (plain sea salt and/or plain magnesium sulfate salts). A study looking at the results of birthing in a squat vs on your back: there is a reduction of tearing, episotomy and forcep birth in the squatting group. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17319414/ There are many positions you can deliver in beyond on your back and squatting. No midwifery advice is provided by podcast. You are the authority of your body.

These are my thoughts on processing an early pregnancy loss.  “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” - Ann Voskamp Does it help anyone to process alone?  Disclaimer: No midwifery advice is provided on a podcast. You are always the authority of your body. 

Today I interview Sylvie Beaudry who is a midwife and has training and experience in mediation. Together we give examples of how you can advocate for yourself or a loved one. We also give tips on how to give feedback to health care practitioners. The purpose of this episode is to give you practical tools so that you feel  more confident when seeking care.  Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide any midwifery advice. You are always the authority of your body.  Mentions: Anne Frye is a midwife in the United States. The Good Things in Life by Genia Stephen R.M. episode: What is medical safeguarding? This podcast speaks about advocating for a loved one with a disability which includes advocating for the difficult person. 

In this episode we dive into 2 examples that have led to my moral injury. The system, the safety net that we rely on as health care providers is inadequate and does not enable us to provide the best care. Profit based culture and pharmaceutical based health care are outdated and harmful. Disclaimer: - This podcast does not provide any midwifery advice. - Some words used are not the most precise. But general message is easily understandable. 

This is a very basic meditation taught by many teachers. This is my favourite way of practicing it. This is a great practice for fear, for labour preparation and just a great practice to come back to anytime. May this practice bring you back home to yourself. May we stay empowered in our empathy.