The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man 010: The Ceremony of Birth & Parenting with Dr. Nathan Riley
Since I will be stepping into fatherhood in the coming months, so much of my time has been devoted to learning about this journey. Today, I am so excited to sit down with Dr. Nathan Riley, The Holistic OBGYN. We talk about the consequences of modern intervention in the birthing process, the responsibilities of a father, what to expect in the birthing process, and so much more. Nathan is incredibly smart but also so heart-centered in all the work that he does and this conversation blew my mind wide open.
Nathan and I discuss:
- Birth as a ceremony, not a medical procedure
- Getting out of the way of the birthing process
- Changing the world by changing how we care for birthing women
- Witnessing without fixing: The responsibility of being a father
- What happens after the baby is here
- Celebrating the good, not vilifying the bad
Connect with Nathan
- Instagram: @nathanrileyobgyn
- Website:
- Podcast: The Holistic OBGYN
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The Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it. We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey. If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.