The brilliant author of “The Fourth Trimester” & “Call of the Wild”,  Kimberly Ann Johnson joins Blyss & Dr. Stu for a really fascinating conversation into rites of passage and our autonomic nervous system. You have to hear her!In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Tears during birth and the impact of interventions on laborAddressing pelvic floor issues after hospital birthThe transformative power of rites of passageThe female nervous system and the effects of epiduralsBuilding supportive communities in the birthing processChallenging societal norms and encouraging critical thinkingThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderNeeded | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.Connect with Kimberly:Books: The Fourth Trimester / Call of the WildInstagram: @kimberly.ann.johnson Website: https://kimberlyannjohnson.com Resources:Download Chapter One of Call of the Wild for free hereGuided pelvic floor mapping hereKeli Garza: www.fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com Ellen Heed: www.sexologicalbodywork.comConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Call-in line: 805-399-0439This show is produced by Soulfire Productions