025⌇A New Postpartum Reality⌇

Don't miss out on this interesting episode of Inner Source Alchemy as Capri shares the transformative journey of her third freebirth. In this special episode, join Capri as she reflects on the extraordinary journey of her third free birth, which took place at her home on November 6th, 2022. One year later, Capri shares the intimate details, emotions, and unexpected twists that accompanied this unique birthing experience. From the initial tickle of the babies spirit, conscious conception all the way to the profound moments during labor, each aspect is explored with honesty, vulnerability and some humor. 🎙️ Tune in as Capri offers insights into the profound connection between mind-energy and body, and the birthing process. Discover the strength, resilience, and joy that come with choosing a path less traveled in the world of childbirth. Curious about free birthing? Wondering how it differs from traditional methods? This episode provides a firsthand account, dispelling myths and shedding light on the beauty of embracing one's instincts during pregnancy + childbirth. Whether you're a parent, a birth professional, or someone intrigued by the diversity of birthing experiences, this episode is a must-listen. Listen in for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of choice and the strength found within. https://thebirchbay.etsy.com/listing/1588634381/home-birth-affirmation-and-journal-deck Use Code "POD" for $3.33 OFF 9:00 - "Conscious Conception" 12:00 - Low Dose Cannabis 18:00 - Empowered Engaging/Disengaging with Medical System 21:00 - "Morning Sickness" 23:00 - Intentions 26:00 - Direct Connection with the Energetics of the Season pt2 / Initiation of Labor 37:00 - Early Labor 41:00 - What Are We Capable Of? 44:00 - Going It Alone 45:00 - Active Labor 49:00 - Rant on Freebirth 50:00 - Mind 53:00 - Low Dose 55:00 - In Tub 57:00 - "Check" 1:00:00 - Bluegrass & Beer 1:03:00 - Feeling The Sac 1:05:00 - (The experience of) Pain-free Contractions

In this episode I share with you a conversation/interview that I have had in the vault as it was recorded nearly three years ago (!), We discuss the timeless wisdom within a woman’s cycle, inner seasons as well as an introduction to the (ancient) important concept of the “three golden opportunities”. If you're interested in vitality, and living connected and at ease from your innate core and on out into the world - this is the place to start. I LOVE these topics and am happy to kick off season three, after a long podcast hiatus! Listen in the end where I give you a little update on my life in real time. Onward into the Yin Water Rabbit year we go!   "Kris (she/her) Kris is a mama, partner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Nourishing Life Tradition 養生 yǎng shēng practitioner, and one of the guides at Womb School. She grew up in a multicultural home; Star Trek and Kimchi. Her parents met on a navy base in South Korea where her maternal lineage comes from. Her papa is a blend of Norwegian, Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry. At the tender age of 13, Kris experienced a healing challenge that paved the way for reconnecting with her body and sparked a longing to help others in their healing journeys. Her work helps to bridge the wellness gap in reproductive health by leaning in on timeless wisdom such as 7-Year Life cycles, The Five Elements, Yin & Yang Theory, and Seasonal Attunement. She’s a weaver by nature and loves nurturing community and togetherness.  You can follow her at @thewayofyin.  “Our courses weave in the wisdom from Chinese Medicine Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Five Elements, Herbalism & Longevity Practices. Our offerings follow our 7 Year cycles from Menarche to Menopause & Beyond. https://www.thewayofyin.com/courses We're currently in the last week of our program When Earth Bears Metal. A 6-week immersion where we check in and connect with our perimenopausal bodies through the Five Elements. We explore in the gaps of our individual and collective womb continuum stories, build a context for deeply understanding our felt experiences through this rite and learn practical ways to support ourselves through community care."  www.thewayofyin.com

This podcast is an introduction Emilee Saldaya, founder of Free Birth society. Her work in the birth world at a fairly young age began opening her eyes to the importance and meaning of feminism. She felt alone in the midst of an industry that was overall harmful to women, which led her to creating what is now an expansive multi-faceted business entity under the name Free Birth Society (which has way more going on than the name implies). She shares her soulful and empowered life path that led her to the place she is now, which is a radical/revolutionary feminist unlike any that came before. In this episode we touch on the following: The global community portion of FBS, which is like a virtual fire circle for women,  what it’s all about and who is involved in it. Entrepreneurship in the Birth World and full-spectrum doulas. The rooted decision to free birth and simultaneously invite the virtual world into that process through FBS podcast, a first of its kind. How she came to terms with how unethical her work in the birth system was. The crossroads she came to upon becoming pregnant with her first baby. How the rite of passage into Motherhood can really make or break us. How she lives a life of integration and vision which pans out in a way that benefits her as a business woman and relatively new mother. A little glimpse into her own free birth experienceWhat her phrase, “We birth how we live” means. What has helped her create healthy boundaries being in a public position, bringing revolutionary feminist viewpoints, which automatically bring some controversy. How she manages being a committed activist, bringing of deep service to women without being swallowed up by the wide range of emotions and realities she must face. Keeping clear energetic boundaries amidst hate. How backlash from her work has highlighted how appressed the female voice is and how she uses her privilege for the women who cannot use theres. The importance of understanding Global oppression of women. How privilege is a responsibility to protect women with less privilege. Details into her most recent Mother-centered, woman-centered retreat. A very unique and beautiful experience. The Radical Birthkeeping School: for women that feel called to serve women and not be behold into the systems that oppress us and keep us separate from each other. Recommendations: “Half the Sky”, Book about Global Oppression - Also a documentary series.

This is a Great essay that stopped my in my tracks amidst this Covid-19 Pandemic. This is THE wholistic perspective our times are calling for. It cuts firmly through the surface to inquiries on the root of our unconscious. Please listen, read, again and again. Understand what is being said here and share far and wide. Thank You. The source is: www.charleseisentein.org

Overview of this episode: Postpartum, the importance of this time on the continuum of a woman's health and wellbeing and the general lack of value put on Mothers genuine health and wellbeing in our patriarchal society. (This goes beyond “the first 40 days”) Postpartum/Motherhood and social media, new terrain in the grand scheme of things . Feeding an algorithm that feeds into popular illusions/highlights (creating false expectations) vs finding a sense of village amidst it all.  3+ Years deep in my postpartum process. Some of the physical aspects. Pitfalls I had in the first 13 months during my initiation into motherhood up until where I am at now with second baby at the end of the forth trimester. How shedding expectations external/internal was vital in becoming more embodied and at home within myself in a new life-changing role.  The importance and layers of support and a strong sense of self-worth.  The difference of my beginning experience and perspective 3+ years ago and my current, fresh postpartum reality.  With Love,  Capri  Insta: @innersourcealchemy  www.innersourcealchemy.com

A trifecta of directions! This episode celebrates one year of podcasting on Inner Source Alchemy. Capri looks back at the last year, her special guests, what has led her and the podcast to now, and the direction we are facing going forward. It's a great place to start listening if you are new here. And also, if you've been listening for awhile - you may notice something different in this recording! Capri is taking a new approach in podcasting which hopefully improves your listening experience... Directions (Many Interconnected Though Seemingly Separate) Going Forward: New Guests -Next Wave of Feminism "#smashthefeminarchy" -The Motherhood Journey, new lenses  -Womens Health: Care, Fertility, Birth, Beyond, Education, Lifestyle -Feminine Wisdom -Taoism and TCM: Yang Shen, Wu Wei, Golden Opportunities, 3 Treasures, The Five Elements, Tao & Te, Yin & Yang -Mental Health & Autoimmunity -Regenerative Principals: Gaia  -Business & Psychology

Recorded Two Weeks Postpartum 

A follow up to episode 021, because the number one question Capri received about her plans to free birth has been “How does Tim feel about it?”

In this important episode, Capri shares (in a round-about way) a bit of her previous/first baby's birth story and how that influenced plans for her current pregnancy and next birthing experience, She went into her first pregnancy and birth with a greater dependence on her care providers, less knowledge and more naivety. Circumstances out of her control led her into the unexpected position of birthing in her (almost) complete power - without her providers assistance, which proved to be incredibly mind-opening and game changing.  After this, there was no turning back. Over the last few years, her interest in the intersection of birth as a money making medical industry (for doctors and midwives alike) and birth as a natural, normal timeless physiological event has grown. The contrast of seeing/hearing/observing all the vast experiences and perspectives women have of birthing "in the system", all while being connected to a large diverse network of women who are having wild, autonomous free births - is blinding. Too blinding to not talk about openly. When she made the decision, during her current baby's gestation, to have a Wild Pregnancy and Free Birth she did debate if sharing about it with others was the right thing for her, knowing that not everyones perspective is as broad on this topic. And being that it's such a personal decision, she hesitated on letting people know to avoid having anyone inflict their own fear into her space. However, it didn't take long for her to overcome that and realize that there are other women who need to hear this reality. Not those that are fully committed to being indoctrinated by a mindset that will keep them forever relying on an over-dose of medical intervention for natural processes, but for the women who know there has to be another choice (this goes beyond birth, too). For women creating an experience that goes beyond what others expect of them-  and is much more mother-centered, empowered, and ultimately a completely healthy and positive choice for the vast majority for those that walk this path. And has been for thousands and thousands of years.  A couple great resources that were mentioned in podcast: www.freebirthsociety.com - A global community of women exploring and celebrating the power of instinctual, mother-led pregnancy, birth, and beyond.  Free Birth Society Podcast www.sarahbuckley.com - Dr Sarah Buckley