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Birthing Instincts

#368 Boys to Men: The Importance of Masculinity

Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Parenting, Kids & Family, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2024

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

Culture and society may have erred when they decided we don't need strong men and fathers. Ashley Mariani, MSW joins Blyss and Dr. Stu to discuss the role of the male partner in pregnancy and equipping them with the skills to navigate medical settings confidently in support of their partner. Male participation in the birth process can lead to deeper trust, intimacy and respect in the couple and a stronger family bond.

About Ashley Mariani:

Ashley Mariani, also known as The Rogue Therapist, is a registered social worker and the visionary behind Mind Online, a unique online therapy clinic based in Ontario, Canada, that embraces a holistic, non-clinical approach. Specializing in navigating the emotional complexities of sex, intimacy, childbirth, and the evolving relationship that follows, Ashley provides vital support to couples during these pivotal life stages. As a dedicated breathwork facilitator and an advocate against obstetric violence, she promotes client autonomy and encourages a critical examination of conventional systems.

Holding an undergraduate degree in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family, and a Master’s in Social Work, Ashley has also developed a groundbreaking certification course for new dads. This program empowers them to become lead advocates in the birthing process, equipping them with the skills to navigate medical settings confidently, address personal insecurities, and ensure a safe and respectful experience for their partners. This course is essential for any expectant father committed to actively supporting his partner through one of life’s most transformative experiences.

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Key highlights:

  • Supporting Men in Pregnancy and Fatherhood
  • Modern Masculinity and Femininity
  • Navigating Birth Trauma and Intimacy
  • Empowering Fathers in Birth Planning
  • Reclaiming Rite of Passage for Boys
  • Teaching Practical Skills and Independence
  • Intimacy After Childbirth

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Burling Instincts Podcast.

0:05.0

I'm Dr. Stewart Fishbein, community-based practicing obstetrician and longtime advocate for birth choices.

0:10.0

And I'm Bliss Young, a licensed midwife.

0:13.0

Join us in our conversational style podcast where we talk about everything birth.

0:17.0

Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, but we're happy that you're here. So here we go.

0:24.6

Good morning.

0:25.4

I see you have your coffee.

0:27.0

Always.

0:27.8

Oh,

0:28.1

yeah.

0:29.3

Always.

0:30.6

It's another Wednesday morning.

0:32.3

So good afternoon, good evening, and good middle of the night to you who aren't

0:35.3

on the west coast of the United States.

0:38.4

It's Bliss and I. We're back for another podcast. This time our guest is Ashley Mariani. She's the

0:46.3

rogue therapist. We're going to talk about males, men, X, Y's.

0:54.6

Male. Male.

0:55.7

Yeah, and how they can actively participate to increase intimacy in the birthing process

1:04.0

and in their relationship overall.

1:06.2

And also stand up for their partners and themselves as well.

1:09.3

That's part of it.

1:10.4

Right.

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