Ep. 59 The REAL History of Birth, Midwifery & Obstetrics with Billie Harrigan

This conversation has been two years in the making—and it’s one you won’t want to miss.In this powerful new episode, birth elder and trailblazer Billie Harrigan joins us to share her unfiltered wisdom on reclaiming sovereign birth practices—free from fear, profit-driven systems, and outdated control.Billie has spent decades walking with women through birth as a rite of passage rather than a medical event. Her work calls us back to common sense care—where kindness, trust, and intuition guide the way home to our power. In this episode:The untold history of how midwifery was criminalized in Canada—for profit and controlWhy modern “medicalized” birth has strayed from community-based wisdomThe truth about birth trauma—nearly half of women report traumatic experiences, and one in eight develop PTSDHow COVID protocols amplified fear, isolation, and disempowerment in maternity careWhat it means to restore sovereignty—your body, your baby, your birthBillie reminds us that in the modern medical system “we don’t birth according to evidence—we birth according to what we believe.”It’s time to challenge the fear-based narratives that have shaped modern birth and return to truth, trust, and freedom.💡 You’ll also learn:How to choose support rooted in genuine care, not credentialsWays to build community wisdom around birth againWhy empowered birth is the foundation for empowered motherhoodConnect with Billie : ⁠billieharrigan.com→Get Dr. Cindys Top Homeopathic Remedies →Get Dr. Cindys Free Birth Meditation 📲 Connect on Instagram: ⁠⁠@drcindytahhan⁠⁠⁠⁠@rewireforbirth