#442: Allegations Are Not Evidence With Paul Golden: A Man For All Seasons
· 1 h 35 min · Episode 442
Episode #442: Allegations Are Not Evidence With Paul Golden: A Man For All Seasons
In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu introduce Paul Golden, a maternal and neonatal medical and legal specialist, midwife, and international advocate. Together they discuss the intricacies and challenges of midwifery practice around the world. Paul highlights his experiences working in various countries, combating legal threats to midwives, and advocating for birthing rights, while emphasizing the need for legal awareness, protective documentation, and proactive measures to support midwives and promote safer childbirth practices globally.
About Paul Golden
Paul Golden, is a maternal–neonatal medical and legal specialist whose career spans clinical care, worldwide childbirth, and advocacy. Paul is a midwife and international legal advocate, a skilled tongue-tie release practitioner, and a dedicated naturopath. He also brings expertise as a mediator, lecturer, and author, weaving together science, tradition, and legal insight to protect and elevate the practice of midwifery worldwide.
Website: LinkedIn.com/in/goldenpaul
Instagram: @Active.birth
Discussed in This Episode
Paul Golden: Midwifery and Advocacy
Legal Aspects and Advocacy in Midwifery
Challenges in Maternal Healthcare Systems
The Abuse of Peer Review Systems
Gunny Sacking: Silencing Whistleblowers
Lisa Barra's Legal Struggles
Ricardo Jones: A Targeted Midwife
The Double Standards in Home Births
Legal and Spiritual Advice for Midwives
Mentioned in this Episode
Human Rights and Birth Choices In the Balkans
Book: Keeping Midwives Safe: Practical Legal Advice and support for Midwives (Helpful Legal Advice Actions & Templates)
Book: Protect Your Practice: And Keep Your Clients Safe
Books on Gumroad: https://midwifemediator.gumroad.com/
Article: Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo Jones
Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care
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Links in the notes 19
- https://LinkedIn.com/in/goldenpaul
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgDaA_G2AbY
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB8WVPZC?bestFormat=true&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ACDKQ9QERP31MVP63CYD&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ACDKQ9QERP31MVP63CYD&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ACDKQ9QERP31MVP63CYD
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVYBLZL1?bestFormat=true&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SRDGHVD9APSQHZC8KNAH&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SRDGHVD9APSQHZC8KNAH&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SRDGHVD9APSQHZC8KNAH
- https://midwifemediator.gumroad.com/
- https://dev.nacla.org/criminalizing-natural-birth-interview-ricardo-jones
- https://www.instagram.com/we_natal?igsh=MWl1MXo4aml1Zm82cg%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
- https://wenatal.com/Birthinginstincts
- https://WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts
- https://wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp
- https://www.instagram.com/wholesomeorganicsbeautyco?igsh=bjJxa2twOG9xczZj&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
- https://wholesomeOBC.com
- https://restorativeroots.com
- https://www.girlswhoknow.com/
- https://girlswhoknow.com
- https://patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
- https://birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
- https://birthinginstinctspodcast.com
- https://redcircle.com/brands
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