The Clearbirth Podcast
The Clearbirth Podcast
Annette Perel
Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast!This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth and beyond so that women know they have choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. You’ll hear from doulas, doctors, lactation consultants, and other women as we work together to dissolve the fears and debunk the myths around the birthing process.This is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Acknowledging and Combating Ancestral Trauma  ft Nubia-Earth Martin
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Midwife and Childbirth Educator, Nubia-Earth Martin.They discuss several current events issues including the Derek Chauvin trial, a medical violence incident at a birth center, and a controversy surrounding the cultural appropriation of the Rebozo technique used by Mexican midwives.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 7, 2021
47 min
Caring For Your Skin And Changing The Skincare Industry ft. Lakeisha Dale
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with licensed esthetician and owner of Melaskin Studio, Lakeisha Dale.They discuss why Lakeisha decided to pursue her esthetician license, the many different factors that can affect your skin, and how the pandemic affected her as a small business owner. You can follow Lakeisha in Instagram @keeshology and @melaskinstudio.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 31, 2021
46 min
The Importance and Power of Birth Stories with Birth Stories in Color
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with the hosts and founders of Birth Stories in Color, Laurel Gourrier and Danielle Jackson.They discuss some of their favorite birth stories they've heard on their podcast, sometimes feeling anxiety around supporting hospital births, and Laurel and Danielle share their own birth stories!This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 24, 2021
53 min
Bringing Doula Services to the Underserved ft. Chanel Porcia
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with founder of Ancient Song Doula Services, Chanel Porcia .They discuss how Chanel is working to combat maternal mortality among African-American women in NYC and New Jersey, why serving the underserved is so important, and her own birth experience.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 17, 2021
1 hr
Starting a Conversation About Death with Death Doula Shantell Riley
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with registered nurse and End-of-Life Doula, Shantell Riley.They discuss how Shantell became a registered nurse, why she champions the underdogs in her life, and what drew her to working as a Death Doula.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 10, 2021
54 min
Fighting Against Racist Outcomes in Hospitals with Bonu deCaires
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with birth doula and childbirth educator, Bonu deCaires.They discuss the rise of the caesarean section and maternal mortality rates among black and brown mothers, and combating racist outcomes in hospitals.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 3, 2021
1 hr 12 min
Benefits of a Home Birth and Becoming a Midwife ft. Martine Jean-Baptiste
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Martine Jean-Baptiste, Founder of FAHM, Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives.They discuss Martine's journey to becoming a licensed midwife, the reasons that home births can be a good alternative to hospital births, and how she founded her non-profit organization, FAHM.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 25, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Vaginal Steaming and Living with a Sixth Sense ft. Dr. Zhaleh Boyd Phillips
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Dr. Zhaleh Boyd Phillips, Certified Steam Practitioner based in Atlanta, GA.They discuss the history of vaginal steaming, its the various benefits, and how she came to understand her own sixth sense abilities.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 18, 2020
58 min
The History of the Rebozo and Cultural Appropriation ft. Montse Olmos
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Montse Olmos.They discuss the Montse's journey to birth work, the history of the use of the rebozo in Mexico, and how cultural appropriation has led to a misunderstanding and misuse of the rebozo.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 11, 2020
1 hr 12 min
The Benefits of Acupuncture and Community Practice ft. Johanne Picard-Scott
Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Johanne Picard-Scott, a nationally board-certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Herbology.They discuss the holistic approach of acupuncture, Johanne's practice at Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture, and how the community model introduces acupuncture to people who would otherwise never see its benefits.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to [email protected]'t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 4, 2020
41 min
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