Earthbound Parenting Podcast

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, we answer questions from the community about our parenting style, partnership decisions, how we "do money," and how we handle disagreements between us and within the family.
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Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
 
In this episode, I explain where the heck we were for the last month and what can be expected with the podcast moving forward.
 
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Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
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Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, we talk about the lies and negative stereotypes about Fatherhood. We discuss the general assumption that dads are inept, irrelevant, uncaring and why that's all a load of crap.
 
Some Stats:
Children raised without a father (or father figure) are...
  - 5 times more likely to commit crime and be poor.
  - 9 times more likely to drop out of school.
  - 20 times more likely to end up in jail or prison.
- The proportion of fatherless families is the most reliable indicator of violent crime in a community.
- 70% of juveniles in state institutions and 85% of youth in prisons come from fatherless homes.
- Fatherless children are 6 times more likely to live in poverty and commit criminal acts compared to those raised in dual-parent households.
- Children from fatherless homes are more likely to suffer from alcohol and substance abuse, engage in school violence, and display delinquent behavior.
- 66% of juvenile delinquents studied experienced fatherlessness, and 20% had never lived with their father.
- Father absence predicts violence for both males and females.
- Children with involved fathers are 70% less likely to drop out of school, more likely to get good grades, and more likely to enjoy school and extracurricular activities.
- 63% of youth suicide victims and 90% of homeless and runaway children come from fatherless households.
- 80% of rapists come from fatherless homes.
- 70% of female sex workers or women who have been sexually exploited come from fatherless households
Sources
The Effects of Father Absence and Father Alternatives on Female ... https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/206316.pdf
Father(less) figures - American Experiment https://www.americanexperiment.org/magazine/article/fatherless-figures/
Fatherhood and Crime | Fact Sheet - America First Policy Institute https://americafirstpolicy.com/issues/fact-sheet-fatherhood-and-crime
The effects of single-mother and single-father families on youth crime https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756061616300957
Fatherlessness and Crime - America First Policy Institute https://americafirstpolicy.com/assets/uploads/files/Fatherlessness_and_Crime.pdf
Which household (single-father or single-mother) are at higher risk ... https://www.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/ybyuhj/which_household_singlefather_or_singlemother_are/
The effect of father's absence, parental adverse events, and ... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6516459/
The Real Root Causes of Violent Crime: The Breakdown of Marriage ... https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/report/the-real-root-causes-violent-crime-the-breakdown-marriage-family-and
Statistics on Fatherlessness - Deeper Walk International https://deeperwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Statistics-on-Fathering.pdf
90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/169072
Dads Make the Difference - Institute for Survivor Care | https://instituteforsurvivorcare.org/dadsmakethedifference/
How Fatherlessness Impacts Early Sexual Activity, Teen Pregnancy ... https://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF15L32.pdf
Sex workers as mothers: Correlates of engagement in sex work to ... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10019358/
The Changing Profile of Unmarried Parents - Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/04/25/the-changing-profile-of-unmarried-parents/
Fatherlessness in the Wake of the Sexual Revolution | News https://righttolife.nd.edu/news/fatherlessness-in-the-wake-of-the-sexual-revolution/
Father Absence Statistics - National Fatherhood Initiative https://www.fatherhood.org/father-absence-statistic
Fatherlessness - Statistics on Impact of Lack of Fathers https://drjamesgjohnson.org/books/graceorphansnomore/fatherlessness/
Why do people say that fatherless girls become promiscuous? - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/143kfdl/why_do_people_say_that_fatherless_girls_become/
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the spirituality of birth, the soul's journey as a mother and new person on this earth, the significance of names, and how birth work IS spiritual work.
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

In this episode, I have the immense privilege of chatting with THE Billie Harrigan about the medical cartel, the stakes of obstetric violence, what to be aware of when approaching the medical system, and what to do instead. She also shares about her unique offerings of Trauma Informed care education and Traditional Birth Companionship - with her next cohort beginning this November (2025).
 
Stay in Touch with Billie:
www.billieharrigan.com 
www.harriganhive.com
www.thehivecollective.life
www.birthtraumaontario.ca
www.reclaimingbirthconference.com
Contact her:
info@billieharrigan.com
@billieharrigan (IG)
@birthtraumaontario (IG)
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
 
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, we talk about the many lies about motherhood - from feminist takes to grumblings amongst mothers and women. We debunk the cr*p out of all of it.
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
 
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, I share 4 Creative Ways to Move - beyond the regimented exercise routines and gym memberships.
Referenced:
Katy Bowman — https://nutritiousmovement.com/
Birthfit (see below)
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, I have the great privilege of interviewing Robin Sertell, a 3x abortion survivor, pro-life lobbyist, and founder of the newest (and only!) pregnancy center in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Montanans for Life & ProLife Bitterroot:
https://montanansforlife.com
connect@montanansforlife.com
Bitterroot Mommy & Me (Pregnancy Center):
https://prolifebitterroot.org/bitterroot-mommy-and-me/
bitterrootloveslife@proton.me
Robin’s ministry:
https://robinsertell.com
info@robinsertell.com
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, we talk ALL about the forbidden topic: abortion.
 
As promised, here are the sources:
Proof of Immorality in Practice:
https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-questions-and-answers-on-born-alive-abortion-survivors/
https://www.centerformedicalprogress.org/
https://www.liveaction.org/
https://abortionsurvivors.org/
https://www.lifenews.com/2016/03/28/baby-who-screamed-for-an-hour-while-left-to-die-after-botched-abortion-causes-global-outrage/
https://www.mediaite.com/online/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kermit-gosnell-and-the-abortion-%E2%80%98house-of-horrors%E2%80%99-trial/
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CHRG-OCONNOR/pdf/GPO-CHRG-OCONNOR-5-5.pdf
Abortion Statistics:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3729671/
https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-reasons-for-abortion/
https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-questions-and-answers-on-born-alive-abortion-survivors/
https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2005/reasons-us-women-have-abortions-quantitative-and-qualitative-perspectives
https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7209a1.htm
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10257365/
https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/study-shows-60-of-women-regret-their-decision-to-abort/
Fetal Microchimerism:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4989712/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8762399/
https://academic.oup.com/clinchem/article/67/2/351/6071463
Legislation on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors: (not an exhaustive list)
Montana - HB 625 https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/2023/billhtml/HB0625.htm
California - Assembly Bill #2223 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2223
Congress - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/6/text
FRC Releases Updated Map and Issue Brief - https://www.frc.org/newsroom/frc-releases-updated-map-and-issue-brief-born-alive-abortion-survivors#gsc.tab=0
Texas - https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/16/born-alive-abortion-bill/
Georgia - https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20192020/184245
Uncommonly Known Birth Control Options:
Fertility Awareness Method https://fertilityfriday.com/
Tubal Ligation https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/4933-tubal-ligation
Vasectomy https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/4423-vasectomy
Hysterectomy https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy
Misc. Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27549925/
https://3billion.io/blog/nipt-test-results-normal-range-low-risk
https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-myths-facts/domestic-us-statistics/
https://www.americanadoptions.com/pregnant/waiting_adoptive_families
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14047633/
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-safety/vaccine-ingredients/fetal-tissues
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6027112/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10724055/
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.

Hosted by husband and wife duo, Zev and Chaya. This podcast is your basecamp—a place to gather intel, sharpen your instincts, and steady yourself before heading back into the wilds of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. From the motherhood and fatherhood roles to foundational family dynamics, we’re diving into the raw, the real, and the deeply rooted skills that make all the difference. This is the Earthbound Parenting podcast.
In this episode, we talk about how Zev approaches fathering with a full time job and what influenced him to become the father he is today.
 
Get 20% off your Fullwell Fertility order when you use this link.
Use code CHAYA for 15% off your order of grass-fed, grass-finished Liver Capsules with Kosher Carnivore.
Enjoy 20% off all online Birthfit programs with code CHAYA
Looking for practical and pretty conceal carry clutches? Check out Church & State Designs and enjoy 10% off with code CHAYA10
 
Are you pregnant, local to western Montana, and looking for a Birth Guardian?
Schedule a Consultation with Chaya
Remember to subscribe, write a review, and check us out at: www.earthboundparenting.org
Facebook & Instagram: @earthbound.parenting
 
Nothing on this podcast is medical or legal advice. By engaging with this content, you agree to take full responsibility for your own experiences and decisions as a result. Everything in this podcast is property of Prudence Ministries, a Private Healing Association.