The Intersection of Free Will and Destiny

In this episode we exchange ideas on the importance of doula work, and how each birth signifies the brilliance and miracle of new souls choosing their arrival. Rima Thierry has given birth four times, four different ways, in which she says, her children's personalities distinctly shine through each experience. Rima Thierry is a birth doula, yoga teacher, and cofounder of SovernLA, a healing arts organization that uplifts and supports black + indigenous women and gender non-binary people. To attend a class or a new moon circle led by Rima, please visit https://www.sovern.la*This episode is not medical advice.1:21 What makes for a good doula3:22 Mother and baby know best4:53 The social media inspiration and fallacy6:59 Choosing your birth environment11:21 Choosing the right birth team13:07 Helping clients relinquish control15:58 Holding space for an empowered birth18:59 Rima’s first birth - breech cesarean birth26:24 Second birth - head down cesarean birth34:12 Third birth - cesarean birth45:00 Yoga training and fourth birth - vaginal with a doula59:54 The duality and spirituality of birth and life1:02:49 Rima’s organization SovernLA1:05:24 Childhood and parenthood as a child of immigrants - the places we come fromMore at www.keelysemler.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keelysemler.substack.com/subscribe