#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 GoldenPaul 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/goldenpaulInstagram: @Active.birthDiscussed in This EpisodePaul Golden: Midwifery and AdvocacyLegal Aspects and Advocacy in MidwiferyChallenges in Maternal Healthcare SystemsThe Abuse of Peer Review SystemsGunny Sacking: Silencing WhistleblowersLisa Barra's Legal StrugglesRicardo Jones: A Targeted MidwifeThe Double Standards in Home BirthsLegal and Spiritual Advice for MidwivesMentioned in this EpisodeHuman Rights and Birth Choices In the BalkansBook: Keeping Midwives Safe: Practical Legal Advice and support for Midwives (Helpful Legal Advice Actions & Templates)Book: Protect Your Practice: And Keep Your Clients SafeBooks on Gumroad: https://midwifemediator.gumroad.com/Article: Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo JonesPodcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care This show is supported byWeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% offConnect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage:birthinginstinctspodcast.com