Staying Centered with Jessica Diggs

Apr 18

Today we are honored to host Jessica Diggs on THE FULLEST Podcast. Jessica is a Los Angeles-based licensed midwife, educator, and co-founder of Centered. She’s been a birth worker and reproductive health educator since 2012 — training, mentorship, and her first birth as a doula honed her interest in reproductive justice and empowering education. Jessica supports people and families through well-person care, home birth services, and conception support.No matter what stage of womanhood you are in, today’s episode is a conversation worth tuning into. We discuss midwifery and its role in different cultures, reproductive health, and labor support. Jessica firmly believes that “you birth how you live.” She discloses her favorite rituals that should be implemented into every woman’s life, including pelvic steaming, acupuncture, cupping, daily walks, castor oil packs, and dry brushing.Other topics we chat about:

Why it is crucial to access a midwife prior to pregnancy
Reproductive health
Fertility support
Labor tips
How to balance cultural expectations during birth
Who to surround yourself with while in labor (cat, dolphin, elephant analogy)
Normalizing sexual health conversations with your children
How to enjoy living in a female body

This episode is a safe space. Tune in for a body-positive, shame-reducing, and curiosity-igniting conversation.This episode is sponsored by C & The Moon, a clean skincare line founded by birth doula, Carson Meyer. Their award winning Malibu Made body scrub is ultra hydrating and leaves your skin feeling baby soft. Paired with the vanilla hair and body oil, these two products work together to nourish sensitive skin from head to toe without compromise. For 20% off your C & The Moon order, use code FULLEST20.This episode is sponsored by HealthyLine. Inspired by nature, perfected by science. Pain relief where you need it, when you need it. For 10% off your HealthyLine order and free shipping, use code TheFullest at checkout.[itunes_spotify_urls itunes="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fullest-podcast/id1200321554?i=1000609513440" spotify="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jQIaumObEedxkd2jOkc6b?si=406e2dd5ff9743e4"]

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