The JoyGasmic Life

I share from my experience of this journey.Check out my latest offerings/videos: https://linktr.ee/joygasmharderAbout Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, heal their hearts, respond to anxiety, and live their most brilliant Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

In this Episode: - Pleasure centric conception- Sacred Yes- The Wheel of ConsentHPV and "disfunction" in the female body, root causes and how to fix it- My journey of overcoming fight/flight/freeze/faun specifically in intimacy- Samantha's coherent consent field of being- Men being responsible for the ecology of the women they are in relationship with- Men's responsibility for their being fertile every single day- Pleasure as a skillset for prioritizing self care and self respect in intimacy- How do we prevent pregnancy in the postpartum window- Wildly vulnerable cry from Elena about the intimacy journeyJoin Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membershipConnect with Our Guest ExpertSamantha Zipporah is a midwife, author & educator in service to healing & liberation. Sam’s path rises from an ancient lineage of midwives, witches, & wise women​ with expertise spanning the continuum of birth, sex, & death. She is devoted to breaking the spells of oppression in reproductive & sexual health by connecting people with the innate pleasure, power, & wisdom of the body. Her praxis weaves scientific & soulful inquiry that integrate modern medicine & data with ancestral practices & epistemologies. Sam's most recent publications & offerings center the radical reclamation of contraception & abortion. Her online membership, The Fruit of Knowledge Learning Community, features access to her heart & mind via books, courses, Q&As, curated resources & more.Visit www.samanthazipporah.com to explore womb wisdom offerings & join Fruit of Knowledge. Sam’s music & memoirs can be found on Patreon as The Venus Christ.About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don’t need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth ebook joygasm.me at joygasm.me      Website: ElenaHarderR.com      Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8      Instagram: @JoygasmHarder      Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book  https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

In this Episode: - How vaginal steaming helps postpartum- My story of steaming to heal tears (and one mistake you won't want to make)- Steaming to support Rape/sexual abuse healing- Keli's story of encountering steaming- Some use cases for postpartum steamingJoin Our Community to Get the Steaming for Postpartum Healinghttps://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membershipConnect with Our Guest ExpertKeli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project.About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don’t need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

In this Episode: A fabulous story of orgasmic birth into a mama of 3. Catherine is a member of our moms calls, and shares her potent preparation and journey to the birth she had dreamed of. Join Our Community to Watch More at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membershipConnect with Our Guest Expert Catherine at Audacious Mother - https://linktr.ee/audaciousmotherAbout Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don’t need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

I share from my experience of this journey.About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, heal their hearts, respond to anxiety, and live their most brilliant Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

So you had some tearing during birth... It happens. But how does this impact our journey with intimacy? How can we manage expectations for sex from our partners, and what are some of the safety concerns we need to consider before returning to penetration. I share from my experience of this journey.Join the Joygasmic Mama Weekly Calls: https://wlydbirth.com/services/joygasmic-mama-support-calls/About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, heal their hearts, respond to anxiety, and live their most brilliant Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

Sweet tiny onesies make your mama heart flutter, so why ditch the clothes?For these three reasons: Bonding, Boundaries and Back to Basics. With both my babies I opted for an extended postpartum time of wearing nothing but housecoats and diapers.  In this episode I talk about my reasons why, and how a traditional 40 day postpartum period is supported by staying naked with your baby.Join the Joygasmic Mama Weekly Calls: https://freebirthsupport.com/services/joygasmic-mama-support-calls/About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, remove anxiety, fear, depression and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

I've been asked so many times... How many times a night is he getting up? Are you getting any sleep? How often are you waking out? Are you sleeping for more than an hour at a time? To which I respond... I don't know. I suppose I could count dirty diapers. I suppose I could find a clock and put it in my room and look at it anxiously every time my baby wakes up. He only slept for 20 minutes. He only slept for half an hour. He only slept for three hours. He only slept for five hours. But why bring myself into anxiety and anxiousness over how much sleep I have or haven't gotten. I could do these things. But why? Join the Joygasmic Mama Weekly Calls: https://freebirthsupport.com/services/joygasmic-mama-support-calls/About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, remove anxiety, fear, depression and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

Babies are meant to sleep, eat, poop and be peaceful. Yet many people think babies are always crying.  In this episode I outline some of the "normal" cultural practices that actually land in the babies body as trauma and how to avoid creating extra trauma in easy ways.Join the Joygasmic Mama Weekly Calls: https://freebirthsupport.com/services/joygasmic-mama-support-calls/About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, remove anxiety, fear, depression and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com

Join the Joygasmic Mama Weekly Calls: https://freebirthsupport.com/services/joygasmic-mama-support-calls/About Elena HarderElena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey in 2010. Even after a challenging hospital birth, an abusive relationship, 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing she never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health as a single mom” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul.Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, remove anxiety, fear, depression and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Joygasmic Birth Blueprint eBook at joygasm.me Connect with Elena for Support: ElenaHarderR.com Birth Musings: WyldBirth.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram:  https://instagram.com/JoygasmHarder Mr. D and the Joygasm Queen: Physical Book or Read DigitallyThank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joygasm.substack.com