Published Nov 1, 2021

#176: The War on Nature with Dr. Nathan Riley

Dr. Nathan Riley challenges the Western medical model by advocating for integrative healthcare approaches and natural birthing practices, while exploring the philosophical ties between birth, death, and the need to embrace mortality for a more meaningful existence.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Death and Transcendence
01
Birth and Intervention
02
Integrative Health Perspectives
03

Questions from this episode

- How does technology shape our lives?
  Asked by 119 people
- What is said about loss and grief?
  Asked by 80 people
- How can you support the podcast?
  Asked by 64 people
- What are pleasure and pain?
  Asked by 30 people
- Should we judge people too quickly?
  Asked by 15 people
- Did anyone say anything about unmedicated birth vs epidurals?
  Asked by 15 people

#176: The War on Nature with Dr. Nathan Riley

Topics covered

Popular Clips

The Power of Connection

Fear of Death

Embracing a New Story

Building Healthy Relationships

Supporting the Show

The Birth Process

Challenging Birth Narratives

The Judgment Theory

Embracing Suffering

Creating a Compassionate Birth Center

Confronting Mortality

Fear and Safety

The Continuity of Life

Challenging Medical Metrics

The Good Samaritan Experiment

Questions from this episode

How does technology shape our lives?

What is said about loss and grief?

How can you support the podcast?

What are pleasure and pain?

Should we judge people too quickly?

Did anyone say anything about unmedicated birth vs epidurals?

Episode Highlights

Death and Transcendence

Birth and Intervention

Integrative Health Perspectives

#176: The War on Nature with Dr. Nathan Riley

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Death and TranscendenceDr. Nathan Riley examines our cultural fear of death and the need to embrace mortality for a richer life. He advocates for sacred death practices and explores the philosophical connection between birth and death.

Death and Transcendence

Birth and InterventionDr. Nathan Riley explores the impact of societal and medical influences on childbirth, advocating for a return to natural birthing practices. He critiques the over-reliance on medical interventions, emphasizing the importance of respecting the natural process.

Birth and Intervention

Integrative Health PerspectivesDr. Nathan Riley critiques the Western medical model, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates Eastern practices to promote healing and harmony. He shares personal insights, emphasizing the importance of trusting nature and community in healthcare.

Integrative Health Perspectives