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Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega

Diane Ortega of Willow Birth Center

Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare. Whether it"s understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you"re not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped.

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All Episodes

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46: The Skin I Had to Shed: Collapse, Surrender, and...

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2026/01/05

In this intimate solo episode, Diane returns after a podcast hiatus to share what the end of 2025 asked her to release, and what she’s carrying forward into a new year.Rather than rushing into goals or reinvention, this conversation centers on collapse as initiation, illness as intelligence, and rebirth as a way of living rather than something to hustle toward. Using the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, feminine, cyclical, and rooted in shedding—Diane reflects on the old skins that could not

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8:04

BONUS REPLAY: From Darkness to Light: A Solstice...

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2025/12/22

In this bonus replay of an intimate solo episode, Diane Ortega invites you into a powerful solstice reflection and shares the behind-the-scenes of her personal transformation. From the grief of letting go of a long-held vision to the light of spiritual rebirth, she offers a raw and radiant look at what it means to midwife yourself through change. She also opens up about her upcoming journey to Avalon—the sacred land of the Divine Feminine—and what she hopes to remember, release, and reclaim along

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29:53

BONUS REPLAY: Listener Q&A with Midwife Diane Ortega

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2025/12/15

In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering YOUR biggest questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum mental health, and how to build a strong support system—even if you’re not a mom! We’ll cover misconceptions about midwifery, how to prepare for birth, recognizing postpartum depression, and the power of sisterhood. If you have a question for a future episode, send it my way on Instagram (@@⁠the.midwife.life.co⁠) or via email (⁠Hello@themidwifelife.co⁠).✨ Topics Covered: ✔️ The biggest

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49:25

45: Postpartum Is Not a Phase — It’s a...

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2025/12/08

Today on The Midwife Life, we’re diving into a topic so many mothers wish someone had prepared them for: what really happens after birth—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My guest, Samantha Davis, CEO of NuHealth Placenta, is redefining what postpartum support looks and feels like. Through placenta encapsulation and holistic recovery education, Samantha helps mothers restore balance, energy, and peace of mind during one of the most tender, transformative seasons of their lives. This

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10:31

44: Rebirth — The Missing Phase

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2025/12/01

What if this isn’t burnout?What if it’s rebirth? This episode reframes exhaustion, confusion, and emotional unraveling not as failure, but as a necessary initiation into becoming. Diane unpacks: Why women feel dismantled during identity transitions How this phase mirrors postpartum, wintering, and cocooning The difference between burnout and sacred shedding What happens when we stop resisting the pause How rebirth creates clarity, depth, and inner authority This episode is

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39:49

43: Strength, Identity & the Real Postpartum with Meg...

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2025/11/24

In this episode, Diane sits down with women’s health and fitness coach, community leader, and Willow mama, Meg Pasquel. Together, they explore the identity shift of motherhood, the real postpartum experience, listening to your body, and redefining strength in a season that changes everything. Meg is the founder of Positively Fit Community, host of The FitlittleMeg Experience, and a longtime advocate for women’s wellness. She’s built a seven-figure coaching brand while navigating her own motherhood

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55:46

42: Rewriting the Mother Code: How to Mother Yourself...

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2025/11/17

What if “being a good mother” has less to do with self-sacrifice…and everything to do with self-actualization?In this powerful episode of The Midwife Life, Diane sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, master coach, speaker, and author of Rewrite the Mother Code: How to Mother Yourself and Others in a Healthy Way, to explore what it really means to rewrite the stories we’ve been handed about motherhood, womanhood, and worth. Together, they unpack the “mother code” most of us inherited—the one rooted in

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10:58

41: Why Rebirth Is the Opposite of Burnout

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2025/11/10

It’s been one year since The Midwife Life began —and what started as a podcast has become a movement.In this special anniversary episode, host Diane Ortega, DNP, CNM shares the story behind her own burnout, the lessons that shaped this year of growth, and the next evolution of The Midwife Life: The Rebirth Journey — a 12-week coaching experience for women ready to rest, repair, and rise into their next season. Burnout isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of something sacred. You’ll Hear: The

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20:19

40: You Asked. I Answered: Listener Q&A on Healing,...

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2025/11/04

In this special Listener Q&A episode, Diane answers your most vulnerable and powerful questions—on postpartum healing, identity loss and rediscovery, pelvic floor care, and the sacred mess of transformation.From what’s really normal 6 months postpartum to how to know when it’s time to let go of something that no longer fits, this episode is a soft but strong reminder: You’re not broken. You’re becoming. And you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we explore: What’s actually

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35:41

39: Postpartum Recovery — Healing Your Body After Birth

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2025/10/27

In this heartfelt episode, Diane explores what true postpartum recovery looks like — beyond the six-week checkup. From honoring rest and nourishment to building community and seeking support, you’ll learn how to navigate this sacred season with compassion, confidence, and care.In this episode, we cover: Why the traditional six-week postpartum model isn’t enough How midwifery care nurtures the whole woman — body, mind, and spirit The cultural wisdom of postpartum rest and what modern

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11:39

38: Something New Is Being Born

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2025/10/20

Take a deep breath with me.(exhale) This episode is an invitation to slow down, to stop rushing and listen for what’s rising within you. Because something new is being born… not just in the world, but inside you. Lately, so many women have been whispering the same truth: “I don’t even know who I am anymore.” But what if that disorientation isn’t the end of your story, what if it’s the beginning of your Rebirth? In this episode, Diane reflects on: The sacred in-between — the space between

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37: What If It All Went Well? Rebuilding Safety in...

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2025/10/13

What if your nervous system could believe—deeply, fully—that it’s safe? In this episode, Diane explores the concept of nervous system safety, why it matters for women and mothers, and how we can begin to rebuild it.Through the story of a mother who transformed her second birth experience by shifting from fear to safety, Diane illustrates how safety in the body is not just emotional—it’s physiological. You’ll learn about Polyvagal Theory, practical nervous system regulation tools, and reflection

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53:40

36: Sleep, strength, and sanity: The seven branches...

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2025/10/06

Is midlife burnout just the price of success? Not if Karen DiGenova has anything to say about it. In this episode of The Midwife Life, Karen joins Diane to talk about reframing midlife from a season of decline into a time of powerful transformation.A former global HR leader for brands like Deloitte, Nike, and Columbia Sportswear, Karen knows firsthand how professional women get stuck in go-mode—until their health forces a full stop. She shares her own journey through perimenopause, Hashimoto’s,

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41:27

35: Confessions of a Midwife: Stories, Healing & the...

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2025/09/29

In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, I sit down with Brielle Jenson, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, a midwife with over 20 years of experience, an IBCLC, and the author of the stunning new book Confessions of a Midwife. Brielle has worked in hospitals, home births, and birth centers, bringing a rare, unfiltered perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and deeply human moments of birthwork.Her work has been recognized in the field of midwifery, including a nomination

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34: Midwifing Your Life: The Sacred Model for...

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2025/09/22

What if you could move through your next life transition like a birth — held, supported, and deeply trusted? In this powerful episode, Diane invites you into the Midwifing Your Life framework — a model of transformation rooted in the wisdom of midwifery. Whether you're starting something new, navigating the messy middle, or releasing what no longer fits, this episode is for you. You’ll explore: Why birth is the ultimate metaphor for personal growth The difference between hustling and

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19:42

33: End of Summer Reset & Birthday Reflections: My...

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2025/09/09

September is a season of transition, and a perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. In this special birthday-themed episode, I guide you through a soulful end-of-summer reset, helping you release what no longer serves you, reflect on growth and lessons from the past year, and set clear intentions for the season ahead.You’ll experience: A release practice to let go of limiting beliefs, fears, or patterns Reflection prompts to celebrate your wins, breakthroughs, and growth A guided

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31:44

BONUS REPLAY: Evolving as a Doula: Building a...

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2025/09/01

In this bonus replay of The Midwife Life, host Diane Ortega is joined by Alyssa Leon, founder and CEO of Cherry Blossom Doula Services. Together, they discuss Alyssa’s unexpected journey into the doula profession and the evolution of her solo practice into a thriving doula team. Alyssa opens up about the joys and challenges of supporting families through birth and postpartum care, and how her work has shaped both her career and her life. From establishing a successful practice to creating a

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11:44

32: When You’ve Grown, But Your Life Hasn’t Caught Up...

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2025/08/28

What happens when you’ve grown, healed, shifted, and expanded… but your outer life still looks the same?In this soul-stirring episode, Diane explores the tension between internal transformation and external reality. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living in the gap—the sacred space between who you were and who you’re becoming—this conversation is for you. Through story, reflection, and ritual, you’ll discover how to honor the in-between, trust the unseen, and stabilize as your life catches up to

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52:26

BONUS REPLAY: The Holistic Healing of Acupuncture and...

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2025/08/18

In this bonus replay, Diane Ortega is joined by guest, Kari-Ann Hubbard, LAc, MSOM, a national board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women's health, fertility, and perinatal care. Kari-Ann shares her extensive knowledge of Chinese medicine, explaining how this ancient practice takes a holistic approach to wellness by considering the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and environment. She also discusses her personal journey into this field and how it has helped her and her

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31: Midwifing Your Message: Finding, Protecting &...

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2025/08/11

Your message is already inside you; it’s not something you have to chase down or force into existence. In this episode of The Midwife Life, Diane Ortega, midwife, mama, and sacred space holder for your becoming, guides you through the process of midwifing your message, from the first quiet spark to the moment you’re ready to share it with the world.Through personal stories, practical tools, and a guided visualization, you’ll learn how to honor the timing of your message, protect it while it grows,

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