Raw Vegan Mom on Giving Birth & Raising Children Nature’s Way | Maweh Arete | Ep 8

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Summary

Maweh shares her experience of giving birth naturally in the Brazilian jungle without doctors, tests, or medical intervention, guided purely by trust and intuition . She explains how her raw vegan lifestyle, mindset, and environment shaped both her pregnancy and birth, emphasizing surrender over fear. The conversation explores intuitive parenting, raising a child without modern tools, and the importance of community and emotional alignment. Ultimately, it’s a story about reconnecting with nature, trusting the body, and redefining what’s possible outside mainstream systems.

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Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - The Decision for a Natural Birth in the Jungle 00:06:17 - Rejecting Mainstream Pregnancy Practices (Ultrasound, Medicalization) 00:07:10 - Diet During Pregnancy: Raw Veganism, Juice Cleanses, and Cravings 00:11:48 - The Importance of Community, Intuition, and Inner Work 00:18:39 - Trust, Surrender, and Distinguishing Intuition from Fear in Birth 00:29:35 - Raising Their Son Ela: Natural Parenting Without Modern Conveniences 00:36:40 - The Impact of a Natural Upbringing on the Child's Energy and Personality 01:01:14 - Healing Psoriasis Through Veganism and Meditation 01:07:15 - The Raw Vegan Journey and Relationship Alignment 01:17:21 - The Intuitive Decision to Eat the Placenta Raw 01:22:23 - Current Life in Bali and Overcoming Challenges with Family