Episode Summary
Imagine a birth experience filled with joy, not pain—guided by the profound wisdom of breath, consciousness, and compassion.
What if you could have a painless (or even orgasmic) birth?
Binnie Dansby is a pioneering breathwork teacher who has helped thousands of women have ecstatic birthing experiences.
Binnie made it her life’s mission to figure out how to have a positive birth after her own traumatic experience giving birth to her first child.
Her journey led her to discover groundbreaking techniques like water births, which she helped introduce to the U.S. in the 1970s. She shares her incredible wisdom about the power of breath, consciousness, and creating the ideal birthing environment.
Binnie reveals simple but profound tools anyone can use to reduce stress and live more fully, especially expectant mothers.
Whether you want to have a baby or simply lead a healthier life, this episode will open your mind to the limitless potential within us all. Binnie is a fount of wisdom, and her gentle, compassionate approach is inspiring.
Transcript
Timestamps
0:00There has to be a better way to birth a baby
4:00The unexpected start to breathwork
6:16What sparked the interest in painless births
7:59Experiencing the first water birth in the U.S.
13:55The connection between breath and birth
16:15How the birth experience shapes our lives
19:24Why birth needs to be humanized
20:59Insights on natural birthing practices
22:13Breathwork's role in rebirthing
24:04Healing deep-seated cellular tension
27:10Using archetypal affirmations for transformation
33:07Creating a safe birth environment
37:35How to find a safe breathwork therapist
40:10Healing through visualization and breath
41:23Addiction and the feeling of "not enough"
42:55Love, nourishment, and overcoming fear
45:58Simple relaxation tips anyone can use
52:31How the breath connects us to spirit
55:21Thank you and final resources
Resources Mentioned
🧘 Binnie's website: www.binnieadansby.com
📸 Binnie's Instagram: @binnieadansbyofficial
▶️ Binnie's YouTube: @BinnieADansby