Vaive, Samantha: - Samantha Vaive (she/her), founder of Sound Birthing LLC and creator of the Mind-Body, Birth approach, is an expert in childbirth psychology. Her doctoral research explored improving the childbirth experience and birth outcomes. She is passionate about making anxiety-free childbirth accessible to everyone. She holds a master's in social work from the University of Denver and a postgraduate certificate in sex therapy and sexual health education from the University of Michigan. Additionally, she has completed over 500 hours of Yoga teacher training and is a certified sound therapist. She has worked as a political activist and elected official fighting systemic barriers. She serves on several boards and volunteers helping wildlife. She spends her free time hiking, in the pottery studio, and with her family.