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Peace On Earth Begins At Birth - The Global Contributes Of Birth Psychology

SPIRIT BABY RADIO··2 September 2026·56 min

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What is Birth Psychology? What is APPPAH? How can we collectively continue to support this expanding field? What positive changes are coming? Special Guests Episode: Ashley Makan is the Executive Director of APPPAH, a prenatal and perinatal educator, full-spectrum doula, Reiki Master teacher, and advocate for the field of birth psychology. Her work traces the formative influence of our earliest beginnings—where body, psyche, birth, and belonging first take shape—and explores how these foundational experiences ripple outward into embodiment, relationships, and the architecture of culture itself. Wendy Bruns is APPPAH's Outreach and Communications Director and a passionate advocate for expanding public awareness of prenatal and perinatal psychology. Through her work with APPPAH, she helps bring the science and wisdom of birth psychology into broader conversation with families, professionals, and communities. Outside of APPPAH, Wendy is heavily integrated into her local community as a doula, educator, and placenta specialist. She truly believes that community is central to fostering the healthiest beginnings, and that peace on earth begins before birth. Imagine a world… Where all babies feel welcome, seen and nurtured beginning in the womb. Where all pregnant women feel fully supported throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum time. Where all support members of the birth process are educated about the impact of pregnancy and birth throughout our lives. www.birthpsychology.com Instagram: @Birth_Psychology APPPAH Email:support@birthpsychology.com Spiritbaby10 = 10% off any payment plan and tier And we'd love to highlight APPPAH's signature programs: http://birth-psychology-classwomb.teachable.com/p/ppne https://birth-psychology-classwomb.teachable.com/p/pregnancy-dialogues