Well, Actually
Margo Blackstone
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Well, Actually... explores the logic behind physiological birth practices. Margo brings together her favorite information, ideas and quotes to synthesize her thoughts on a variety of topics, some you may never have thought about before, and some you may find yourself rethinking. This podcast is a production of the Indie Birth Association and IndieBirth.com.
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Oct 7, 2019
Episode 17: Actually You Can Observe and Tend Your Own Fertility
On this episode of Well, Actually, Margo talks with Lisa Henrickson-Kack of the Fertility Friday podcast! Fertility Awareness was the way that Margo became interested in women's health and bodily autonomy, and has the potential to capture the imagination and excitement of a whole new generation of powerful women. Listen in as she and Lisa
Oct 6, 2019
Well, Actually Episode 16 – Talking with Jessie Harrold about the MotherSHIFT, the Two+ Years of Transitioning into New Motherhood
This time I get to sit down with Jessie Harrold and talk about how the shift into motherhood takes way longer than the typical 6 weeks that we think of in our dominant culture. Join us as we explore - how this looks - what this means for us as mothers - how we can
Mar 24, 2019
A Radical Conversation about Birth Trauma and Healing with Jennifer Summerfeldt
Jennifer Summerfeldt, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), has nearly two decades of experience in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counselor, Jennifer has also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. As the founder and creator of the Healing After Birth program, Jennifer uses her
Mar 9, 2019
Self-Care and Spiraling Up : No More Excuses
In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo talks about self-care from the car!
Apr 2, 2018
All About the Postpartum Revolution, Pelvic Care, and Sex After Birth with Kimberly Ann Johnson
In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of the newly released book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality.
Mar 28, 2018
Well Actually,….Steaming Your Vag is a Time Honored Tradition Across Cultures!
In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Keli Garza of Steamy Chick (steamychick.com)
Jan 5, 2018
Well Actually…You CAN Birth a Breech Baby! An Interview With Ijeoma About Her Unassisted Breech Homebirth
In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Ijeoma about her unassisted breech homebirth. Download this podcast transcript
Jun 27, 2017
Listening to Your Female Animal in Pregnancy : An Interview with Jena la Flamme
In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Jena la Flamme about instinctual eating in pregnancy, getting in tune with your "female animal" and other sexy stuff! Jena has devoted her life to showing women around the world how to be in tune with the innate wisdom of their bodies and how they too can
Apr 21, 2017
Dad Edition #1 : From Hospital Birth to Home Birth Experiences; An Interview with Ed Sciulli
In this interview, Ed will share with us his experiences of the births of his four children, ranging from cesarean births, to home births, to an accidentally unassisted home birth. He has great insight for fellow dads who may not be so sure about home birth, but are interested in learning more. I'm so grateful
Jun 16, 2016
When the Evidence Runs Out – Following Your Intuition in Birth
Maria Mengel joins Margo on the podcast to talk about her birth experiences and the lessons she has taken away from them. Maria is a mother of two, wife, music teacher, doula, childbirth educator, placenta specialist, and owner of the newly launched Thrive Birth Services of Delmarva. She began her professional career as a musician
Apr 9, 2016
Preparing for a Peaceful Postpartum with Julie Nitz
On this episode I talk with my dear friend, Julie Nitz, about preparing for a peaceful postpartum. Download this podcasts transcript
Mar 15, 2016
Placenta Talk with Ruth Goldberg
On this episode I talk with Ruth Goldberg all about the placenta! Check out Ruth's website Repurpose Your Placenta Download this podcast transcripts
Jan 13, 2016
Jane’s Breech Birth
On this episode I talk with my friend Jane about her breech birth.
Nov 15, 2015
Exploring Self-Care in Pregnancy with Amy Giove
In this episode of "Well, Actually...," Amy and I talk about how self care has looked and changed over the course of her many pregnancies. We talk about challenges Amy has had, nutrition, sleep, community support, as well as the experience of doing prenatal visits with herself and preparing for unassisted births. Download this podcasts
Jul 24, 2015
But Who Cuts the Cord?
In this episode of "Well, Actually...", Margo talks all about the cutting of the cord. But Who Cuts The Cord