Name: Ep 259 - Simon Esler | Reclaiming the Role of Men in Birth
Uploaded: 2025-09-14T10:30:00+00:00
Duration: 52 min 8 s
Description: In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked role of men in the birthing process and the profound rite of passage it represents for fathers, mothers, and children alike. We explore how devotion,

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In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked role of men in the birthing process and the profound rite of passage it represents for fathers, mothers, and children alike. We explore how devotion, presence, and embodied masculinity can transform not only the birth experience but the entire foundation of family life. From challenging the medicalized narratives that strip away natural sovereignty, to honoring birth as a spiritual initiation that shapes identity, resilience, and connection, this conversation is a call for men to reclaim their rightful place as protectors, anchors, and conscious participants in one of life’s most powerful thresholds.

Time Stamps
00:00 Episode Teaser
00:39 Intro
06:26 Simon Esler's Personal Journey and Creative Pursuits
18:53 Navigating Sociopolitical Differences in the Arts
29:32 The Role of Masculinity in Birth and Pregnancy
42:18 Success Stories of Alternative Medicine
45:02 The Role of Fathers in Birth and Family
47:33 The Rite of Passage in Birth
49:51 Impact of C-Sections on Birth Experience
52:06 Challenges and Pressures in Modern Birth Practices
57:41 Breastfeeding and the Family Unit