The Holistic OBGYN Podcast

Exercise is like a silver bullet for various things that go wrong around birth. It's been clinically demonstrated to reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy, speed up postpartum recovery, and decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression. Yet, as a culture, we only see exercise as a way of losing weight and getting abs. Dr. Lindsey M. Cantu, founder of BIRTHFIT™ joins us to talk about exercise myths during pregnancy, the crucial role that fitness plays in your birth and recovery, whether you can be too fit for birth, the BIRTHFIT approach to preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum training, how you can get started even if you’re new to fitness, and more. Enjoy the episode! (00:10:18) The Origin of BIRTHFIT (00:18:31) Training for Birth (00:30:43) The Brain-Body Connection (00:42:11) Customizing Your Experience (00:47:33) Autonomy in Birth Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/116 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Lindsey and BirthFit Website: BirthFit.com Instagram: @BIRTHFIT YouTube: BIRTHFIT Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the final part of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Sarah Charmoli, the face of Effiji Breath, and a friend who guided my wife and I through our second (home) birth through her powerful breathwork practice. A focus on the breath brings spirit into the body, serving as the glue for all of our energetic bodies, oxygenating and ventilating the blood, and circulating cerebrospinal fluid. Breath is life. 12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 75 days to increase your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, Biogeometry, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning. Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE.Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

“If the foreskin is so insignificant, why the obsession with cutting it off?” - Georganne Chapin There’s no argument that cutting a healthy normal body part off a child is okay. Yet, that’s exactly what we’re doing to countless newborn boys every single day. The burden of evidence lies with those who wish to deviate from nature. Today I’m joined by Georganne Chapin, founder of Intact America, to talk about the lack of evidence on the benefits of circumcision, the vital role of the foreskin, how circumcisions have been allowed to proceed despite breaking multiple bioethics principles, the impact of infant circumcision on adult men, and more. Enjoy the episode! (00:08:19) Male Child Genital Cutting (00:16:13) Consequences (00:26:07) Critics & Allies (00:38:35) Lack of Evidence (00:47:55) Why Foreskin Matters (00:53:48) Advocacy & Resources Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/115 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Georganne Chapin Website | IntactAmerica.org Instagram @IntactAmerica Facebook | Intact America Twitter @IntactAmerica Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the seventh part of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Sara Gustafson, PhD, CHEK practitioner, and metaphysical counselor. Sara operates Primal Fusion with her partner Aleks Rybchinskiy, who has also been a guest on the podcast. Between Sara and Aleks, they possess a deeper toolkit than any couple that I've ever met for achieving optimal wellness through body, soul, and spirit. Sara blends science and spirituality in her work with individuals, couples and groups seeking to embrace the unseen, repressed aspects of Self as a pathway to connection, healing and awakening. 12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 75 days to increase your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, Biogeometry, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning. Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE.Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

As an OBGYN in an allopathic medical model, you’re doing incredible sacred work but constrained by rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that prevent us from prioritizing the people most matter. Practicing home birth doctor, Stu Fischbein, MD joins me to talk about what informed consent should look like, the ridiculous number of C-sections being performed in the United States, how the midwifery model of care has been vilified, the increasing focus on fear around birth, and how practitioners can upskill so they can better support their clients. Stu is a rare breed, and I'm super grateful to bring this one to you. Enjoy the episode! (00:13:57) Misrepresentation of the Facts (00:27:26) The Midwifery Model of Care (00:37:13) Changing Birthing Culture (00:50:04) The Deskilling of Birth Attendants (01:06:54) Rethinking the Delivery of Twins Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/114 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Stu Fischbein, MD Website | BirthingInstincts.com Podcast | Birthing Instincts Instagram @BirthingInstincts Work with Dr. Stu Fischbein Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the sixth part of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Valerie Jakobsen, a Chinese medicine and german new medicine practitioner. Valerie speaks beautifully about the balancing of yin with yang as a means to re-harmonize the body with its surroundings through diet, movement, lifestyle, and Chinese herblism. She's a true wizard of her craft! Learn more about Valerie at her website. 12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 75 days to increase your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, Biogeometry, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning. Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE.Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

Dr. Tracey Vogel is a practicing obstetric anesthesiologist in Western Pennsylvania known for her compassionate care. I was lucky enough to rotate with Tracey as a medical student, and I learned so much from her, both from a medical perspective and about how we can go beyond that to really help birthing people feel comfortable and safe in their most vulnerable moments. In this conversation, we discuss birth trauma not just from the perspective of obstetric violence or non-consensual practices but also from the experiences of women who feel unseen or unheard during childbirth. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on birth trauma and trauma-informed care. I think you're going to love this conversation. (00:12:04) Birth Trauma (00:19:48) The Ultimate Customer Service (00:26:15) Trauma-Informed Care (00:31:43) Trauma Interventions (00:41:31) Healing Through Birth (00:46:58) The Future of Birth Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/113 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Tracey Vogel, MD Website | TheEmpowermentEquation.com Call the Clinic at Allegheny Health Network at 412-526-9520 Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the fifth part of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Mike Salemi, a CHEK practitioner, former world-champion kettlebell lifter, and the creator of Kettlebell Lifestyle, one of the most effective ways I've found to stay in shape at home despite a busy household. Mike also recently became a father (welcome, Luca!), and he's a truly incredible man and human.   12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 75 days to increase your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, Biogeometry, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning. Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE. Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

Despite what social media and even some medical professionals will say, pregnancy doesn’t mean an automatic loss of strength and physical fitness. Today’s guest, Erika Harper, is proof of that. Erika is a lifelong athlete who has maintained her strength and fitness through two major surgeries to remove uterine fibroids and two pregnancies and C-sections. In this conversation, Erika and I talk about her birth stories, what it takes to retain your autonomy throughout pregnancy, the difference between movement for fitness and aesthetics, how meditative work helped her through her pregnancies, rekindling intimacy in the postpartum period, and more. As a yogi, speaker, mental health counselor, and sex therapist, Erika brings a unique perspective to the pregnancy and postpartum conversation, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode. (00:10:06) Showing What’s Possible (00:13:06) Respecting the Process (00:29:27) Observing the Observer (00:42:54) Optimizing Recovery (00:57:50) Black Women’s Healthcare (01:09:45) Birth Trauma Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/112 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Erika Harper Instagram @HarperErika7 Website | ErikaHarperYoga.com Book | Fearless Gumba & Sweet Pea Snorty Magee: Shades of Black Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the fourth part of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Sarah Thompson, a licensed acupuncturist, functional nutritionist, and author of the stellar book, "Functional Maternity".  12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 75 days to increases your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning. Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE. Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

It’s a fallacy to think of ourselves as separate from nature. Becoming a parent creates a massive shift in consciousness, and integrating that transformation is essential to embracing it, learning from it, and fully embodying it. One of the ways we can facilitate this integration is through plant medicine. Maestro Medico Vegetalista Hamilton Souther shares his exceptionally insightful perspective on plant medicine and our connection with nature. In this conversation, we talk about the stark difference between traditional plant medicine training and Western psychedelic culture, connecting with your baby's spirit, releasing birth trauma and generational trauma, the deep and personal work facilitated when you truly connect with nature, and more. (00:12:34) The Role of Traditional Plant Medicine (00:25:44) The Guide’s Role (00:29:54) Rites of Passage (00:48:54) Our War Against Nature (01:03:52) An Experience of Opening and Awakening (01:12:58) The Role of Intention Setting Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/111 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Website | BlueMorphoTours.com Instagram @HamiltonSouther Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

Many of my friends and allies in the wellness space recommended that I connect with Mark England. One day, we jumped on a call and the rest was magic. Before I knew it, Mark and I were hiking through the woods of Louisville, KY. I made the invitation. Mark accepted. And here we are: "ABRACADABRA".  Mark England is the founder of Enlifted. Enlifted is a specialty certification on the power of words and stories and how to dismantle the dreaded Victim Mentality. Enlifted Level 1 certification is ideal for anyone who is already coaching or wants to start that wants to have the skills and the confidence to make it as a coach. The Get Enlifted Podcast  is for coaches and anyone who wants to build their skills with your language. Mark's core language program Procabulary is the most common-sensical, simple, yet effective strategy for examining our language and changing it in even subtle ways to optimize the way that we show up in life, our relationships, and our businesses.   Podcast made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body!

When we talk about birth as a sacred experience, it’s not about feeling no pain and golden light with classical music playing. It will be bloody and probably messy, but there’s a deep, transformative power when we embrace the rites of passage we’re meant to go through as humans. Those unmedicated, oxytocin-filled, physiological births are becoming a rarity, but they’re sacred. It means intact relationships, more empathy in the culture, and more people who have a sense of harmony with their environment. If we want to see a change in the world, we must consider how we bring babies into it. Today I’m joined by Kimberly Ann Johnson, a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, yoga teacher, birth doula, and single mom. Kimberly is doing some unique work, and we’ve bonded over the role of hospital interventions in natural childbirth. She doesn’t shy away from the complex, controversial conversations, and she joins us to explore how we can start to repair the harm we’ve done as a society regarding birth. Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/110 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Website | KimberlyAnnJohnson.com Podcast | Sex Birth Trauma Book with Stephen Jenkinson | Reckoning Instagram @kimberly.ann.johnson Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the third of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Emily Greene, a psychic medium who discovered that she has the unique gift of being able to connect to the spirits of babies who are waiting to enter their mother's womb. Every client that I have sent to Emily has been BLOWN AWAY, so, naturally, she was a necessary addition to my 60-day PRP Program.  12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 60 days to increases your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE. Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

A sacred hunt is a spiritual practice. On the hunt, there's an incredible attunement to the oscillation between masculine and feminine, that occurs in nearly every moment of our lives. It’s as much about connecting with the land, and the animal you're hoping to kill, as it is about holding a rifle and learning how to shoot. Kyle Kingsbury introduced me to the experience, and together with a group of my guy friends, we went on a three-day hunt led by today’s guest, Mansal Denton, and his two guides. Mansal makes the trip special, starting by writing a love letter to the animal you’re going to kill. Many ceremonial elements are threaded throughout, and we came away with an incredible experience. (00:10:32) A Study of TOOL (00:15:38) The Sacred Hunt (00:28:18) Radical Responsibility (00:38:22) Rites of Passage (00:49:07) Societal Impact (00:57:01) The Fear of Death Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/109 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Instagram @MansalDenton Book | Sacred Hunting: Rekindling an Ancient Spiritual Practice Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In the second of this series of eight "tweener" episodes about my PRP fertility program, you'll hear from Barrett Freibert, a master NLP practitioner, yogi, and embodiment coach. Learn more about Barrett HERE. 12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 60 days to increases your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, breath work, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE. Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

In my days as a resident doing hundreds of circumcisions, I didn’t give much thought to the implications. We were taught the benefits of the procedure and counseled patients the same. But outside of religious rites, the United States is the only nation that circumcises infants in this standardized way. So, why do we continue to cut the genitals of our newborn baby males when the rest of the world does not? This is the question filmmaker and author Brendon Marotta set out to answer in his latest film, American Circumcision. The film explores both sides of the circumcision debate, and it’s won multiple awards. It's a very polarising topic, but Brendon takes an unbiased approach, featuring numerous experts for and against. (00:08:44) Misinformation & Gaslighting (00:16:53) The Procedure (00:19:26) A Social Construct (00:30:04) Developing a Culture of Compliance (00:52:57) The Circumcision Experience (00:59:36) Society’s Actions as a Reflection of Our Children (01:09:24) Identity is a Prison (01:21:28) The Ability To Be Wrong Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/108 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Website | BrendonMarotta.com Film | American Circumcision Instagram @BDMarotta Podcast | The Brendon Marotta Show Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

In this series of "tweener" episodes, you'll be hearing from the 8 PRP practitioners to better understand how a truly holistic approach to fertility may be the answer that you and your partner have been seeking... The first practitioner is yours truly, Nathan Riley, MD, FACOG. I'm an allopathic physician and OBGYN, but I bring in a variety of other healing modalities into my care for women and their partners to help couples achieve natural pregnancy and childbirth in line with nature's lessons...rather than against them.  12% of couples in the U.S. report fertility challenges, and many of them just get shuttled off to IVF, which costs $12-15k, on average and out-of-pocket. Is there anything more that could have been done that perhaps the conventional OBGYN may have neglected? I would argue that there's quite a bit that can be done to improve fertility, on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. The PRP Fertility Program from Beloved Holistics is my solution to the ever-growing issue of fertility worldwide. For a fraction of the cost of IVF, we will dial in all facets of your health over 60 days to increases your chances of conceiving naturally or, in the very least, to increase the likelihood that your IVF investment will yield the pregnancy and birth of your dreams! This includes functional nutrition, breathwork, fertility awareness tracking, conscious conception, detoxification, and lifestyle fine-tuning Need more info or are you ready to purchase the PRP Fertility Program? Go HERE. Still have questions? Book a free call HERE.

FOR THE DADS is a series of podcasts that will provide helpful insights to current or soon-to-be fathers! Archetypes are the vehicles we use to express ourselves. Chronic stress and cultural influences can make exploring the dark and uncomfortable parts of ourselves challenging, leaving us stuck in behaviors that aren’t serving us. Archetypal work gives us a tool to explore these aspects as less of a personal flaw and more of a collective pattern that we can shift. For holistic health practitioner and shamanic energy healer Greg Schmaus, this type of work has been very reflective of his healing journey. The work he’s doing is profoundly impactful, and the way he shares about archetypal work in today’s interview is incredibly insightful. You're going to love this episode.  (00:09:56) The Journey to Who You Are (00:16:18) Lessons From Fatherhood (00:27:19) Survival Archetypes (00:34:46) Archetypal Work (00:48:09) Stepping Into The Father Archetype (00:56:25) The Imago Dei Archetype (01:04:13) COVID & The Survival Archetypes (01:14:36) Childhood Trauma Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/107 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Website | Healing4D.com Healing The Mind: A Journey To Wholeness: 21-Day Guided Program - code PODCAST20 for 20% off Instagram @4d_healing Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

Pregnancy is an entire transformation; there’s far more to it than urine dipsticks, fundal heights, and Dopp tones. If we keep doing things within the strict, sterile, traditional boundaries of patient and doctor, we’ll never move closer to an optimal style of maternity care. It’s not a disease process, and a different type of care is required. Brooke Schmoe is the founder and midwife of probably the most unusual midwifery practice you’ve ever heard of: The Midwife Bus. Working in a birth center, Brooke realized that she was drawn to providing care to the underdogs and people who didn't have a lot of love. Remembering a guest lecture back in midwifery school, she reached out to a midwife who had a mobile clinic, and from there, The Midwife Bus was born. I'm very excited to bring this episode to you, and I hope it inspires you to be a part of the positive change in your community. (00:10:26) A Very Unusual Midwifery Practice (00:20:35) Acts of Service (00:26:14) A More Optimal Style of Maternity Care (00:31:11) Trauma-Informed Care (00:35:51) School of Hard Knocks (00:42:28) Midwife Boundaries (00:50:31) Home Birth Insights (00:54:05) A Self-Sustaining Nonprofit (00:57:25) Experimenting With Franchising (01:00:13) Change Requires Care Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/106 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off their new CollaGenius! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Harmony cacao blend! Learn More Website | TheMidwifeBus.org Donate to The Midwife Bus The Midwife Bus on Instagram @TheMidwifeBus Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5

Everything we do - both women and men - in the preconception period impacts the pregnancy experience and outcome. As a registered dietitian, today’s guest Ayla Barmmer saw the need for a new type of prenatal that provided the right amounts of nutrients in bioavailable form. She recognized that nothing on the market fit the bill, so she created FullWell Fertility, a fertility wellness product and education brand. FullWell has become - by far - my favorite prenatal vitamin on the market. On top of a healthy lifestyle, it's your insurance policy to ensure that you, your baby, and your partner are as healthy as can be from conception through postpartum. (00:11:37) The Birth of FullWell Fertility (00:17:33) Folate vs. Folic Acid (00:25:28) Optimizing Your Fertility (00:35:43) The Ultimate Combo: Food + Lifestyle + High-Quality Supplementation (00:43:49) Genetic Imprinting (00:49:17) Bioavailability & Dosage (00:55:19) Nervous System Balancing Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/105 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to balance your adrenals and clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid supplement you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their G