Wisdom Within Birthing is a podcast that invites expectant parents to embrace a mindful and empowered birthing experience. Join hosts Jacque Sweet and Kelly Villarreal as we delve into intuitive birthing through prenatal yoga, mindfulness, and self-agency.
Through insightful discussions with experts, personal stories, and guided practices, we explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of parenthood, pregnancy, and childbirth. Tune in to discover how to connect with your inner wisdom, cultivate a peaceful mindset, and prepare for a positive and fulfilling birth journey.
Kelly & Jacque are joined by special guest Dorcas Nung to discuss preparing for the Birth of a Parent!
2 Apr 2025
Understanding Your Nervous System for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Jacque interviews Wise Women co-founder Kelly about the basics of your nervous system. Understanding the nervous system is key to learning how to regulate and remain calm and during labor!
19 Mar 2025
Building the Village with Julia Zefting
We all know it takes a village; Julia Zeftig built one for parents and families in her local community. Join Kelly & Jacque to hear about the Whatcom Family Village and the importance of community!
5 Mar 2025
A Tale of Two Births: An Interview with Claire Zurbrugg
A good birth on paper? Kelly & Jacque interview Claire Zurbrugg founder of The Bellingham Yoga Collective about her two similar but different unmedicated birth stories, and her process of digesting one in preparation for the second.
Find Wise Women Yoga online at www.wisewomenyoga.com (www.wisewomenyoga.com) and on Instagram (instagram.com/wisewomenprenatalyoga)!
19 Feb 2025
Sustainable Self Care for Pregnancy & Parenting
Join Kelly and Jacque for a discussion and practical tips on how to implement sustainable self-care practices in pregnancy, parenthood, and beyond.
You can find Wise Women Yoga online at www.wisewomenyoga.com, and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wisewomenprenatalyoga/).
5 Feb 2025
Reflecting on 3 Home Births: Kelly's Birth Stories
In Episode 5, Jacque interviews Co-Founder Kelly about her experiences with having three homebirths in two different states.
We delve into topics related to types of care, preparing for a home birth, having a doula, and more.
You can find Kelly & Jacque at www.wisewomenyoga.com, and on Instagram @wisewomenprenatalyoga.
24 Jan 2025
Zen Wisdom, Modern Birth: A Conversation with Anna Dowling, MD, FACOG of Birth Story Obstetrics
Join Kelly & Jacque with special guest Anna Dowling (MD, FACOG) of Birth Story Obstetrics. In addition to running her busy solo practice, Anna collaborates with Kelly & Jacque on workshops in the Bellingham area.
For more about Anna visit her online at: https://www.birthstoryobstetrics.com
You can find Kelly & Jacque at www.wisewomenyoga.com
6 Jan 2025
A Practice in Surrender: Jacque's Birth Story
On Episode 3, Jacque shares her birth story and the power of practicing radical surrender and the anchor of mindfulness and breath practices.
Be sure to follow Wise Women Prenatal Yoga on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wisewomenprenatalyoga/)
Details on our Sacred Celebration Women's Wellness Retreat can be found here (https://www.kellyvyoga.com/whidbey-retreat-2025).
13 Dec 2024
Perinatal Preparations with Maternal and Postpartum Nurse Guest: Liz Herrmann RN-BSN-MNN
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gD3NpIVPVJ7ZTZYovaVMp?si=Ri90xlH5Q4ygASxNPizu-A
Join us for a discussion with postpartum care Nurse Liz Herrmann on her lived experience of pregnancy and expert tips on preparing for delivery and the postpartum period.
4 Dec 2024
A Mindful Approach to Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Jacque and Kelly of Wise Women Yoga explore what it means to approach your pregnancy and birth through the lens of mindfulness.
Follow Wise Women Yoga on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wisewomenprenatalyoga/)
Whidbey Island Women's Yoga & Wellness Retreat (https://www.instagram.com/wisewomenprenatalyoga/)
4 Dec 2024
Trailer
Welcome to Wisdom Within: A Mindful Birthing Podcast with hosts Jacque Sweet & Kelly Villarreal.
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