Becoming A Breastfeeding Advocate As A Paediatrician with Dr Leila Sabet

Birthing Consciously Through An Induction with Shreni Shukla

Recorded live on the 27th February 2022. From the conscious conception of her daughter, to her pursuit for an unmedicated birth, Shreeni Shukla’s unexpected birth story is one that was met with awareness and trust. In this talk, we will explore how connecting with her inner wisdom during her pregnancy and learning about our magnificent bodies led her to having a positive experience despite things not going according to plan when she needed an induction. This is a beautiful story of how a woman’s knowledge of her body resulted in making conscious decisions for her birth given her unique set of circumstances. Shreni’s resources:  Books  - Birthing from within - Pam England   - Ina May’s guide to childbirth - The natural pregnancy - Aviva Jill Romn - The birth Partner - Penny Simkin - The fourth trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson - The continuum concept - Jean Liedoff Where to find Shreni  - Instagram: @shreens  - Wechat ID: shrenishukla Where to find Mandy - Instagram: @_mandycai  - Wechat ID: mandyacai Special thanks to Okra for opening up their space for us to have these conversations. Find them at https://instagram.com/okrajewelry

Becoming A Breastfeeding Advocate As A Paediatrician with Dr Leila Sabet

Recorded live on Zoom the 19th October 2021. In this beautiful talk, Dr Leila Sabet shares her experience in becoming an IBCLC as a Paediatrician. Through her personal story she weaves a passionate tale of becoming a breastfeeding advocate with scientific evidence, providing us with insight into the limitations of traditional medical training in the lactation space. Leila’s resources: Studies mentioned in the podcast can be downloaded here - https://mandycai.cowtransfer.com/s/98194362843042 https://themilkmeg.com/ingredients-in-breastmilk-versus-artificial-breastmilk-formula/

Understanding The Generational Patterns We Inherit with Bibiana Rueda-Bueno

Recorded live on the 26th September 2021. This talk is passionate dive into the field of Psychogenealogy with Psychologist Bibiana Rueda-Bueno exploring inherited generational patterns. We look at using this framework to understand the connectedness of our family tree and begin to unravel the connectedness of our thought and behavioural patterns and how it impacts future generations. 

Bibiana’s resources: 

Authors 

- Gabor Mate 

- Eckhart Tolle 

- Shefali Tsabury 

Books 

- A Gifted Child 

- Conscious Parenting 

Podcasts 

- Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations with Dr Shefali Tsabury 

- Dhru Purohit Podcast #192 Breaking Free of Old Habits, Addiction, and Past Traumas with Dr Gabor Mate 

Where to find Bibiana 

- Instagram & Facebook: @bibianaruedabueno.psychologist 

- Wechat ID: bibianarueda 

Special thanks to Okra for opening up their space for us to have these conversations. Find them at https://instagram.com/okrajewelry

Learning To Trust Your Body Through Birth with Mandy Cai and guest host Natali Deftereos

Recorded on Zoom on the 2nd of September 2021. With guest host Natali Deftereos, of Gatekeeper Conversations, we discuss the insights I’ve had from the powerful birth of my daughter. What started off as a pursuit for an unmedicated childbirth, led me down the path of studying birth education, resulting in a passion for positive birth experiences as a human right. Mandy’s resources: Books: Birth With Confidence - Rhea Dempsey Nurture - Erica Chidi Cohen Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin Sarah Buckley - Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering & Ecstatic Birth The First Forty Days - Heng Ou The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding Unlatched - Jennifer Grayson Thought leaders: Rhea Dempsey Dr Sarah Buckley Dr Rachel Reed Jane Hardwicke Collings Ina May Gaskin Dr Melanie Jackson Kim Anami Programs: SheBirths Spinning Babies Evidence Based Birth Hypnobirthing - Katherine Graves Childbirth Education with Childbirth International Podcasts: - Untaming #12 Sarah Buckley: the significance of nature’s hormonal blueprint for labour and birth - Moving Inward: changing the birth narrative with Rhea Dempsey Where to find Mandy: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mandycai - Wechat ID: mandyacai Where to find Natali: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/natali_creates Special thanks to Okra for opening up their space for us to have these conversations. Find them at https://instagram.com/okrajewelry

Motherhood As The Catalyst For Deep Change with Lea Hindelang

Recorded live in Shanghai on the 2nd of August 2021. Lea Hindelang, mother of an 18 month old little boy, shares her story about how motherhood became the ultimate push for her to do the things her heart and soul desired. From learning to play again to getting in touch with her body, her pregnancy and birth cultivated the courage she needed to let go of old beliefs, leading her to change her career and outlook on life. Lea’s resources: Birth & Hypnobirthing - The First Cry, 2007, French documentary about births around the world directed by Gilles de Maistres - Surfing for Birthing – Inspirational Childbirth Preparation by Shawdeya (Spotify) - The Eve Complex: Birth Hypnosis for a Better Birth by Rae Voller (Spotify) Life Changing Experiences - Follow your intuition and listen to your Self - Yoga Teacher Training with Rajeev at Drishti Vinyasa Yoga Shala (Wechat: Drishti Vinyasa Yoga) - Reiki training with Sera Shivnan (website: https://www.shivenergetics.com) Personal Development Books - The Little Book of IKIGAI, The essential Japanese way to finding your purpose in Life, Book by Ken Mogi - Loving What Is, Four questions that can change your life, Book by Byron Katie - Light on Life, The journey to wholeness, inner peace and ultimate freedom, Book by B.K.S. Iyengar - Awaken the Giant Within, How to take immediate control of your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial destiny, Book by Tony Robbins Where to find Lea - Instagram: @leahindelang https://www.instagram.com/leahindelang/ - Wechat ID: hindelanglea Special thanks to Okra for opening up their space for us to have these conversations. Find them at https://instagram.com/okrajewelry