Hello! I’m Sam
Founder of Sound Birthing + Creator of the Mind-Body, Birth™ approach to fearless birth
I created Sound Birthing because many people are taught what to expect in birth, but not how to navigate it when things feel intense or uncertain.
Fear doesn’t disappear through positivity or planning alone. It changes when people understand how birth works, how their body responds to stress, and what actually helps them stay grounded.
My work centers preparation that is flexible, practical, and responsive to real people — not ideal scenarios.
How I Approach this Work
I’m a psychologist, clinical social worker, and sexual health educator with a PhD in Psychology. My research and professional training focused on improving birth experiences through science-backed, trauma-informed care — and that same lens shapes every Sound Birthing offering.
Across my work, I blend:
nervous-system–aware education
relational, consent-centered frameworks
reflective tools that support self-understanding
and practices that honor both evidence and lived experience
Sound Birthing is not about doing birth “the right way.”
It’s about preparing in ways that help fear have less control — and help people stay grounded when it matters most.
Training and Credentials:
PhD in Psychology (National University)
MSW + Animal-Assisted Social Work (University of Denver)
Sex Therapy + Sexual Health Educator (University of Michigan)
Zaagi’idiwin Doula, Postpartum Healing Lodge Full Spectrum Doula
500+ Hours Yoga Teacher Training (Melissa Spamer, Angela Farmer, and Rama Jyoti Vernon)
Certified Sound Therapist (Wind Willow Sound Health, Dr. John Beaulieu + Sage Sound)
“My work seeks to find the balance between traditional wisdom, current research and lived experience.”
As a queer, 3rd-generation Ashkenazi person with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, married to an Anishinaabe person, I understand how culture, health, and history shape needs — especially around birth, care, and support.
That lived experience informs how I approach inclusivity, consent, and preparation across all Sound Birthing programs.
Podcasts and Speaking Events
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Beyond Sound Birthing
Outside of this work, I’m deeply involved in community service — serving on boards and volunteering at a wildlife rescue. My home is shared with rescue dogs Jack Burton and Rainbow Sprinkles, and cats Egg Shen and LoPan Cake.
I’m also an avid potter, a lover of fantasy romance novels, and someone who finds grounding through travel, hiking, and creative work.
Let’s Connect
I’m available for speaking engagements, professional trainings, workshops, and media features.