"Midwifery Is a F*cking Mess" with Maryn Green - Indie Birth

In this sacred conversation, Maryn Green of Indie Birth shares her lived experience as a Midwife walking through grief, contraction and rebirth. We explore the real challenges facing birth workers today; burnout, integrity, systemic trauma, and how somatic and spiritual tools can guide us home to ourselves.We talk about Midwifery as a portal of transformation, not just for Mothers, but for the Midwives, too. Maryn offers honest reflection on what it means to grieve the old Midwifery systems and practices that were no longer working for her and to hold space for what’s going to be born next.Midwifery isn’t over. It’s reforming and rebirthing.And we need all of our brave hearts and honest voices to Midwife this mess into medicine.Thank you Maryn for being one of them.Keywordsmidwifery, trauma, grief, somatic work, birth, healing, integrity, education, motherhood, personal growthSummaryIn this conversation, Maren Green of Indie Birth shares her journey as a midwife, reflecting on her current life, the challenges of midwifery, and the importance of processing trauma and grief. She discusses the role of somatic work in healing and the need for integrity in midwifery practice. The conversation also touches on the future of midwifery education and the importance of creating a holistic approach to midwifery that encompasses personal growth and emotional maturity.Takeaways- Maryn emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment as a Midwife.- She believes that the passion for Birth will never fade, regardless of her current role.- Grief is a significant part of the Midwifery experience and can lead to personal growth.- Somatic work has provided Maryn with tools to process trauma and emotions effectively.- The conversation highlights the need for Midwives to be honest about their experiences and emotions.- Maryn reflects on the challenges of navigating Midwifery within a regulated system.- The importance of creating authentic connections and community among Midwives is emphasized.- Maryn discusses the need for a shift in midwifery education to focus on holistic development.- The conversation explores the idea that trauma can be reframed as stuck energy, which can lead to creativity.- Maryn expresses a desire for Midwifery to return to its feminine essence, moving away from patriarchal structures.Show Notes & Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections02:24 Leaving Midwifery: A Transformative Journey09:39 The Challenges of Midwifery Today17:13 Grief in Midwifery: A Collective Experience25:25 Somatic Experiencing: Healing Through the Body31:37 Building Capacity for Joy and Happiness33:19 Integrating Joyful Birth Experiences35:04 Reframing Trauma: A New Perspective38:37 The Complexity of Birth Trauma40:13 Midwifery: Integrity and Choice44:41 Navigating the Messy World of Midwifery50:03 The Future of Midwifery Education56:47 Creating Authentic Sisterhood in MotherhoodConnect with Maryn:Maryn is currently enrolling for her Magic Mama Circle—a soul-nourishing space for mothers who want to reclaim their intuition, gather in sisterhood and reconnect with their sacred rhythms.You can also learn from Maryn, Myself and a group of other powerful female leaders in the realm of transformational work through the Sacred Birth Certificate Program—a self-paced course that reimagines our relationship to Birth, identity and sovereignty through the reclamation of the Birth Work as Soul Work.Work with Maryn:Learn more about her work at indiebirth.org & magicalmama.orgMiscarriage Support  https://maryngreen.co/miscarriage/Midwife Stories  https://maryngreen.co/midwifestories/Mom Goes Surfing channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MomGoesSurfingConnect with Catalina:📸 Instagram → @catalina.clark🌐 Website → catalinaclarkbirth.com👉 Email → [email protected] with Catalina:Sign up for my newsletter to receive upcoming information and offerings. ✨📍 I am a practicing Home Birth Midwife in West Sonoma County CaliforniaBook an Individualized 1:1 sessions that invites you to awaken to yourself and the remembrance of your own healing power.Virtual Prenatal VisitsBirth PreparationBirth Partner SupportMidwife and Doula MentorshipPostpartum PlanningBirth Story IntegrationCeremonial BreathworkThank you for being here. It is an honor to walk this path with you. May we continue to remember these ancient and future ways together. 🤍 Get full access to Catalina’s Substack at midwifeofhealing.substack.com/subscribe