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Radical Health Rebel

Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast (soon to be called Beyond The Pain)—your go-to show for uncovering the real root causes of chronic pain and reclaiming a life without limitations. Hosted by Leigh Brandon, a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner & Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner, and author with almost three decades of clinical experience.

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93 - Childbirth Trauma, Gut Health & Chronic Pain with Nickita Stark

May 20, 2024 • Leigh Brandon • Episode 93

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast! Join me as I sit down with Nickita Starck, a visionary leader and advocate for holistic maternity care. In this episode, we delve into the impact of an over medicalised childbirth system on mothers and babies, discussing how it can lead to chronic pain and long-term health issues.

Nickita shares her insights on the importance of informed choice advocacy and natural birthing practices in reshaping the landscape of maternity care. Don't miss this powerful discussion on the transformative initiative "When Push Comes To Shove" and the vital role of empowering women in their birthing journey.

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Nickita's natural childbirth journey