Expecting Fathers: YOUR IMPORTANT Role during Pregnancy and after with OBGYN Dr. Nathan Riley

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Does this sound familiar? As an expectant father, you've been told that your role during childbirth is limited to providing support and staying out of the way. Yet, you can't help but feel an overwhelming desire to be more actively involved, to embrace the divine masculine energy that lies within you. This discrepancy leaves you feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and longing for a deeper connection to the miracle of childbirth.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the often overlooked momentous role of men in childbirth, via appreciation of the divine masculine.
• Identify the lack of adequate resources for men awaiting fatherhood, underlining the urgency for rich, comprehensive guidance.
• Absorb the essence of 'holding space' and its role in pioneering a fresh understanding of masculinity.
• Grasp the dynamic potency of 'holding space', exhibiting its function to receive emotions without the instinct to rectify.
• Delve into the importance of deep, introspective work for men, essential for modernizing masculinity constructs and nurturing vulnerability in fatherhood.

My special guest is Dr. Nathan Riley

Meet Dr. Nathan Riley, a trailblazer in the childbirth space. With two specialties under his belt, Obstetrics and Hospice Palliative Medicine, Dr. Riley adopts a unique approach that blends medical expertise with empathy and understanding. This charismatic professional deviates from conventional childbirth procedures, passionately advocating for a deeply personalized, patient-focused approach. Dr. Riley's ceaseless exploration of the birth process and his ability to build strong relationships with his patients have made him a beloved figure among expectant parents.

The key moments in this episode are:          

00:00:00 - The Lack of Resources for Expecting Fathers         

00:01:16 - The Role of Men in Childbirth         

00:05:18 - The Burning Man Experience          

00:06:56 - Reclaiming Masculinity Through Inner Work          

00:08:30 - Introduction to Dr. Nathan Riley          

00:12:52 - The Meaning of Technology for Humanity          

00:13:32 - The Influence of Television         00:14:41 - Dad Jokes and Embarrassing Kids         

00:16:28 - The Impact of a $100 Purchase          

00:18:03 - Maintaining Identity in Medicine          

00:19:17 - Unexpected Strength          00:21:55 - Honoring Personal Virtues          

00:26:22 - The Shift from Traditional to Conventional Birth          

00:27:09 - Disillusionment with Hospital Births          

00:28:36 - Better Outcomes with Minimal Interventions          

00:29:12 - Exploring Homebirths       

00:31:29 - Personalized Care and Involving Partners         

00:38:57 - The Importance of Home Birth         

00:40:00 - Is Home Birth Safe?          00:43:58 - The Role of the Father        

00:46:31 - Clarity for Fathers        

00:52:42 - The Importance of Oxytocin in Human Behavior         

00:53:59 - The Role of Oxytocin in Childbirth         

00:56:05 - The Impact of Oxytocin on Bonding and Breastfeeding           00:57:35 - The Man's Role in Supporting an Undisturbed Birth         

01:05:02 -  Introduction to the Born Free Method         

01:05:36 - Addressing Male Factor Infertility        

01:05:58 - HPV and Natural Clearing          

01:06:23 - Empowering Individuals in Healthcare          

01:08:32 - Claiming Responsibility and Finding Freedom         

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