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  • Ecstatic Hospital Birth with Augusta Sofija Lagauske
    Sep 17 2025

    Birth Story Inspired by Podcast

    Ep 157 Description:

    "In birth, I should also trust myself more than I would trust the doctors or anybody else." —Augusta Sofija Lagauske

    What if birth could be powerful, calm, and even ecstatic—no matter what you’ve heard? If you’re tired of fear-based stories and want to believe in your body’s strength, this episode is for you. It’s time to rethink what’s possible in the hospital.

    Augusta Sofija Lagauske, a Lithuanian jeweler, shares how a tough pregnancy and a sea of doubts led her to trust her intuition and prepare for an empowering hospital birth. Her story isn’t just about luck—it’s about mindset, support, and reclaiming your experience. Now, Augusta is on a mission to help others find confidence and pleasure in birth, no matter their circumstances.

    Hit play to hear Augusta’s honest journey, from bed rest to a fast, empowering water birth, and learn how she used relaxation, the Bradley Method, and self-trust to transform her experience. You’ll get real talk on overcoming fear, building a support team, and practical tips for making birth your own.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    02:22 Meet Augusta: From Active Athlete to Bed Rest

    07:00 Overcoming Setbacks and Reclaiming Your Body

    09:30 Preparing for a Positive Birth

    12:30 A New Perspective: Orgasmic Birth

    16:07 Mind Preparation: Meditation, Nature, and Trust

    18:00 Labor to Hospital Birth: Trusting the Process

    26:00 The Birth: Fast, Intense, Empowering

    29:22 Advice: Facing Fear and Finding Support

    Resources:

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    Partner with us to share your offerings with our audience that cherishes authenticity, connection, and family well-being. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com or email me at: debra@orgasmicbirth.com

    💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra’s online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

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    35 min
  • Choosing Pleasure is a Rebellious Act in the Birth Space with Anna Lundqvist
    Sep 10 2025

    Ep 156 Description:

    "You birth the way you live. This is key." —Anna Lundqvist

    What if the very thing you’ve been taught to fear about birth could actually be powerful—even pleasurable? If you’ve ever wondered why your desires for a calm, connected, or sacred birth feel "too much" or "too radical," you’re not alone. In a world where women are told to numb, silence, and surrender their bodies to systems, reclaiming joy in birth isn’t just brave—it’s revolutionary and rebellious.

    Anna Lundqvist is a former midwife and the founder of Sacred Birth International, where she mentors birth workers and empowers women through education on physiological, sacred birth. With decades of experience witnessing both clinical and intuitive birth practices, Anna offers grounded, spiritual insight into how women can birth with sovereignty and sensuality. Her global perspective and deep reverence for the feminine make this episode a transformative deep dive into what’s possible when we invite pleasure into the birth space.

    Ready to challenge the narrative and rewrite your own birth story? Hit play to hear how reclaiming pleasure, presence, and power can change everything—from the way you prepare for birth to the way you meet your baby. Expect real talk on orgasmic birth, embodied wisdom, the mind-body connection, and why choosing pleasure is the most rebellious act of all.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    02:12 Why Choosing Pleasure is a Rebellious Act

    04:46 Who Can Experience Orgasmic Birth

    08:30 Intimacy in the Birthing Room

    13:00 Practitioners’ Perspective

    19:19 Tools for Meeting the Intensity of Labor

    21:50 Your Body is Made to Do This!

    Resources:

    💗 Enjoying the episode? Debra has a free gift for you! Visit: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/more/

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    25 min
  • Sacred Energetics of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with Lailana Victoria
    Sep 3 2025

    Ep 155 Description:

    "Let this journey teach you to smile at discomfort and lovingly let go of all you know, especially of all you know yourself to be." —Lailana Victoria

    What if birth is about more than just the physical body? We often focus on the medical details, but the journey to motherhood involves a profound, energetic, and spiritual transformation that is too often ignored, especially for women carrying unspoken wounds.

    Our guest, Lailana Victoria, is a bridge between worlds. Her own journey into parenthood ignited her mission as a doula and rootworker to bring sacredness back to the birth space and give voice to these unspoken stories of metamorphosis.

    Press play as Debra and Lailana discuss the manifestation process of a soul, the psychedelic nature of birth and parenting, how to transform the pain of shedding your identity into power and pleasure, the deep connection between sexuality and spirituality, and why evolution is the biggest orgasm.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    03:14 Lailana’s Pregnancy Journey

    06:50 Preparation and Birth Experience

    12:49 The Impact of Ancestral Trauma

    17:13 Shedding Identity and Embracing Transformation

    20:21 The Psychedilic Nature of Pregnancy and Parenting

    24:59 Evolution is the Biggest Orgasm

    28:12 Never Hide from Love

    Resources:

    💗 Join me in Bali, Indonesia, for Eat Pray Doula. Our DONA Birth Doula Training is a unique 7-day retreat for beginning doulas, and our Advanced Skills Retreat is perfect for those looking to expand their skillset and nourish themselves amongst like-minded Birthkeepers from around the world. www.eatpraydoula.com

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    31 min
  • 5 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable Birth
    Aug 27 2025

    Ep 154 Description:

    “Don't settle for second best when it comes to your birth. Create the birth you deeply desire, because these memories will stay with you far longer than any trip ever could, and this will have an impact on both you and your baby's emotional and physical health and well-being.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

    What if preparing for birth could feel empowering and even joyful—rather than overwhelming or scary? If you’ve felt lost in a sea of advice and pressure, you deserve a fresh perspective—one that puts your comfort, choices, and confidence first.

    In this episode, Debra talks about what it means to truly feel seen, heard, and ready for one of life’s biggest moments. Hit play to hear Debra’s five gentle steps to a pleasurable, loving birth, plus honest stories and practical tips to help you feel strong, prepared, and truly excited for your birth.

    Grab your free companion guide, 25 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable, Loving Birth and tune in for this inspiring episode!

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    02:50 Tip 1: Comfort Tools

    04:51 Tip 2: Journaling

    07:20 Tip 3: Education is Power

    10:04 Tip 4: Notice How You Feel About Your Birth Place Options

    11:35 Tip 5: Visualize Your Support Team

    15:29 Learn More: 25 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable, Loving Birth

    Resources:

    💗 Free Guide— 25 Gentle Tips for a Pleasurable, Loving Birth

    💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra’s online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

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    18 min
  • Embracing Natural Birth: Prepare with Confidence, Discover Your Strength, and Empower Your Journey with Mina Skandari
    Aug 20 2025

    Ep 153 Description:

    “Birth is something you need to train for. I don't think it's very thoughtful to just go with the flow.” —Mina Skandari

    More and more women are choosing natural birth these days. It's a powerful shift as mothers reclaim the beauty and strength within. When we empower women to trust their bodies, the transformation is truly profound.

    Mina Skandari, an award-winning author, the 2021 Young Inspirational Woman of the Year, and the founder of the Skandari Foundation is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment during pregnancy and childbirth. Her personal journey inspires others to approach birth with confidence and joy.

    Tune in as Debra and Mina explore the power of a positive mindset, preparation, and trusting one's body in achieving empowering birth experiences, Mina’s advice for expecting mothers, how orgasmic birth can help mothers feel connected to their natural instincts, Mina’s journey to becoming a doula, and more.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    02:13 Mina’s First Birth

    10:02 Mina’s Second Birth and Home Birth Dream

    20:04 Advice for Expecting Mothers

    23:11 Orgasmic Birth Defined

    Resources:

    💗 Enjoying the episode? Debra has a free gift for you! Visit: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/more

    💗A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra’s online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials- https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials

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    27 min
  • The Power of Pleasure in Birth: Intimacy, Connection, & 3 Transformative Birth Stories with Estefany Angeles
    Aug 13 2025

    Ep 152 Description:

    "It didn't feel like it was ever bigger than me because it was coming from me. It was hard, but I could do it, which was such a powerful feeling to have afterwards, where I was like, ‘oh my god, like I could do anything!’" —Estefany Angeles

    What if birth could feel less like a medical procedure and more like a love story?

    So many parents are told to brace for pain, control their bodies, and power through—but what if the journey could be sacred, intimate, and even blissful? It’s time to challenge the stories we’ve inherited and reclaim birth as an experience of connection, power, and pleasure.

    Drawing from her Dominican roots and her own transformative birth experiences, Birth A Mi Manera Founder, Estefany Angeles, blends cultural tradition with evidence-based care to help families embrace autonomy and joy in childbirth. Her perspective brings a rare and refreshing vision of birth that celebrates both the body’s wisdom and the soul’s longing for connection.

    Hit play to hear practical ways to invite pleasure, intimacy, and presence into labor, reclaim cultural wisdom, and weave joy into childbirth education and doula care.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    03:28 Estefany’s First Birth Journey

    18:33 Second Birth: Pandemic and Personal Growth

    22:54 Third Birth: Intentionality and Community Support

    39:20 Postpartum Reflections

    Resources:

    💗 Enjoying the episode? Debra has a free gift for you! Visit: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/more/

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    43 min
  • Healing Birth and Birthing Autonomy with Doulas and Community Care with Simone Toomer
    Aug 6 2025

    Ep 151 Description:

    "The more you stay curious, the more you grow and evolve, and that's going to bring you to your best self. So always stay curious." —Simone Toomer

    Ever felt like the system doesn’t believe you know your own body—or your own birth? You prepare, you research, you show up ready to advocate for yourself… only to face doubt, resistance, and voices that try to speak louder than your own. This episode dives deep into how you can reclaim your power, lean on community, and birth on your own terms—even when the world pushes back.

    Simone Toomer is a birth and postpartum doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator, sleep educator, and a fierce advocate for birthing autonomy. Drawing from her own experiences as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone brings raw honesty and lived wisdom to the conversation. Her work is rooted in community care, equity, and the belief that every birthing person has the right to be heard, supported, and fully informed.

    Tune in to hear a candid, soul-stirring conversation about the sacred power of sister circles, the courage to challenge systemic barriers, and the beauty of birthing with confidence. Hit play now and discover what it means to heal in community, stay curious, and truly reclaim your body and birth.

    Connect with Debra!

    Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

    X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

    Episode Highlights:

    03:03 Simone’s First Pregnancy and Birth

    06:38 Navigating Resistance and Preparing for Labor

    10:02 Postpartum and Becoming a Doula

    14:37 Simone’s Second Pregnancy and Birth

    23:26 Postpartum Anxiety

    26:15 Reclaiming Birth and the Importance of Community

    Connect with Simone:

    Simone Toomer is a birth and postpartum doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), childbirth educator, sleep educator, and passionate advocate for birthing autonomy and community care. Drawing from her own experiences as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone empowers families with knowledge, confidence, and compassionate support. Her work centers on equity, healing, and the belief that every birthing person deserves to feel seen, heard, and fully supported throughout their journey.

    Lactation Support via Lake Norman Breastfeeding Solutions: https://www.instagram.com/lknbreastfeeding

    Website: http://www.wisewombandoula.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewombandoula/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewombandoula/?fref=ts

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    31 min
  • The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth
    May 28 2025
    Ep 150 Description: “Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing, well-being, and activism.” —Debra Pascali Bonaro Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand. And these same pathways that create sexual pleasure are remarkably active during childbirth, challenging centuries of medical narratives that have reduced this transformative moment to a clinical, painful procedure. This week, Debra discusses her landmark article, Orgasmic Birth: The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth, published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health Journal, delving into the science of orgasmic birth, systemic obstetric violence, reproductive justice, hormonal landscapes of pleasure, the anatomy of childbirth, cultural narratives of pain, bodily autonomy, and the transformative potential of reclaiming women's birthing experiences. Don’t miss this groundbreaking episode! 🌟 Special Announcement!!!🌟 Beloved Orgasmic Birth Community, We're taking a sacred pause! From June 4th to August 6th, the Orgasmic Birth Podcast will be stepping back to dive deep into new inspirations and craft exciting podcast enhancements. This isn't goodbye - it's a creative breath. While we're away, you can dive into our rich library of past episodes. Each story is a portal to empowerment, pleasure, and birth transformation. Mark your calendars: August 6th, we return with fresh energy and BIG announcements you won't want to miss! 💕 Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 01:50 Challenging Obstetric Violence 05:22 The Science of Sensuality 08:02 Birth as an Empowering Experience 10:11 Challenging Systemic Inequalities with Pleasure Resources: 💗Read Debra’s Article on Orgasmic Birth: The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth on Frontiers in Global Women’s Health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/global-womens-health/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1565300/pdf About Debra: Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra’s latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world. Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative, both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth and maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries, bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Debra Pascali Bonaro has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, and The UK Times, as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world.
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    15 min