About this episode
Blyss and Stu host Julie Hewett, a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two based in Santa Monica. Julie is passionate about helping people who have felt silenced to empower their voices to be heard. This took on very personal meaning to her this past year when she struggled with a fear-based medical system to deliver her breech baby on her own terms. Blyss, Stu, and Julie share their sympathies for those subjected to the broken medical system and strive to empower patients to demand the care they deserve. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Unpacking the birth culture in Santa Barbara Questions to ask your birth care provider (early on) The placenta birthing process Julie’s experience with the medical system Critiquing medical professionals’ note-taking process Dealing with your own trauma as a trauma-informed professional The psychosocial problems at the root of many of our cultural systems This show is supported by: LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack! Connect with Julie: Instagram: @psykodrjulie Website: drjuliehewett.com Connect with Dr. Stu: Instagram: @birthinginstincts Website: birthinginstincts.com Connect with Blyss: Instagram: @birthingblyss Website: birthingblyss.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions