Ep 150: What Home Births Taught Dr. Nathan Riley About Restoring Magic to the Childbirth Process

Discover the transformative power of quantum biology in childbirth and beyond with Dr. Nathan Riley, an OB-GYN turned holistic practitioner. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Riley shares his journey from conventional medicine to a more integrative approach, exploring the intersection of science and spirituality in healthcare. Learn about the surprising connections between circadian rhythms, light exposure, and reproductive health, and how these insights can revolutionize your approach to fertility, pregnancy, and overall wellness. From the importance of melatonin receptors in the womb to the healing potential of home births, this episode challenges traditional medical paradigms and offers a fresh perspective on human biology. Whether you're a health professional, expectant parent, or simply curious about cutting-edge wellness concepts, this discussion will inspire you to embrace the magic of the human body and question everything you thought you knew about health and healing.

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO: https://the-quantum-biology-collective.captivate.fm/listen

Key Takeaways
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6:08 Migration of OB GYNs to Integrative Medicine
9:41 Challenges of 24-hour shifts in hospital work
13:07 Challenges in palliative care
16:18 Career change and home birth after being fired
19:34 Home birth as civil disobedience
22:59 Empowerment shift from obstetrics to midwifery
26:26 Midwifery and licensing challenges
30:25 Distrust in medical institutions
33:45 Conventional vs. traditional medicine
37:19 Challenges in medical practices
41:08 Sustainable business models and insurance in healthcare
43:59 Home Birth Costs and Insurance
47:11 Practical experience over certifications
50:00 Learning from mistakes and seeking mentorship
53:24 Mitochondria's role in holistic hormone medicine
55:36 Questioning scientific assumptions and treatments
57:36 Quantum biology's impact on understanding fertility
1:01:22 Importance of curiosity and questioning in science
1:05:00 Born Free methods and conscious conception
1:08:05 Circadian rhythm and childbirth
1:10:53 Embracing the unknown in childbirth
1:13:17 Spirit animals and flexibility
1:14:44 Embracing magic and awe in life

Memorable Quotes
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"Birth and death are really quite similar when you get down to it. I say that through the lens of not like this informed consent thing, but more about the relationship building that's required for a practitioner to really support somebody."

"What quantum biology has really done for me, the greatest gift has been that it has opened up my mind and made me uncertain of what I thought I knew about human biology. And that is a real gift to the entire construct we have around human biology and human health."

"Even if we knew everything about the mechanics of childbirth, would that really change how you have a baby? Many people who don't worry at all about the mechanics actually have the easiest births. I want to encourage people to not get so consumed with this material, reductive means of understanding human beingness and to actually possibly rest in the surrender to the unknown."

Connect with Nathan
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Beloved Holistics: https://www.belovedholistics.com/
Born Free Method: https://www.bornfreemethod.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/

Resources Mentioned
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The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav - https://amzn.to/48iuh78
Williams Obstetrics by F. Gary Cunningham, Kenneth J. Leveno, Jodi S. Dashe, Barbara L. Hoffman, Catherine Y. Spong, Brian M. Casey - https://amzn.to/3KuS61I
The Magic Castle in Los Angeles - https://www.magiccastle.com/

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