16. Dr. Lindsey Mathews on BirthFit, Modern Birth Culture + the Polyvagal Theory

We were so honored and happy to have powerhouse Dr. Lindsey Matthews on the pod! Dr. Lindsey is founder and CEO of BirthFit, a movement designed for women to have the best support throughout the motherhood transition. We cover how to care for yourself during and after pregnancy, issues with the current birth model, and the polyvagal theory.

To learn more about Lindsey and BirthFit's current offerings, click here.

Delve into the polyvagal theory with this book: "The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication and Self-Regulation." - Stephen W. Porges

Lindsey Mathews is a doctor of chiropractic, birth doula, NLP practitioner, and strength and conditioning coach. Born and raised in Texas, she currently calls Venice, CA, home. Lindsey started BIRTHFIT in 2011 as a blog with a deep desire to support and educate women throughout the motherhood transition. BIRTHFIT started expanding in 2014 and since then has doubled in size each year. BIRTHFIT is a movement!

Lindsey is a passionate believer in magic and love, views every obstacle as an opportunity to learn, and is a woman in pursuit of truth through food, travel, and relationships.

Lindsey’s core values are respect, growth, freedom, connection, and love.

Follow Lindsey: @lindsey_k_matthews

Follow BirthFit: @birthfit