About the Episode:
In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney Casares sits down with Liat Ron, filmmaker and producer of the new documentary Fear and Now. The film shines a light on how fear and trauma often shape the birthing experience—and how tools like hypnobirthing can transform it into something calmer, safer, and even enjoyable.
Liat shares her own journey of discovery as she dove into the world of birth work, learning that women don’t have to choose between medicine and empowerment. Instead, it’s about reframing birth as an experience where parents can feel informed, supported, and free from unnecessary fear.
You’ll learn:
- Why fear and trauma are so common in modern birth stories—and how they can be addressed.
- What hypnobirthing actually is (and what it isn’t).
- How parents can prepare for a more calm, confident, and fear-free birth.
- Why this movement isn’t “anti-medicine”—but rather about combining safety with empowerment.
- Liat’s behind-the-scenes experience making Fear and Now and what she hopes parents, providers, and birth workers take away from it.
This conversation is an invitation to imagine birth differently: with less fear, more connection, and the possibility of joy in one of life’s most powerful transitions.
Key Links:
- Website: fearandnowmovie.com - Join the movement: take action, host a screening, learn about screenings in your area, and sign up for updates.
- Instagram: @fearandnowmovie - Follow the movement, updates, and conversation.
About Our Guest:
Liat Ron is a filmmaker, performer, writer and a mother of two whose work explores empowerment, self-expression, and transformation. Fear and Now is her directorial debut. The first film to highlight the profound impact of HypnoBirthing on pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.
As an actor, Liat has performed in numerous plays, musicals, and independent films. Among her NYC theater credits is GUTS, her critically acclaimed autobiographical solo show, which she wrote and executive produced. A professionally trained Middle Eastern dancer, she developed an innovative teaching method that empowers women of all ages and backgrounds, using movement as a gateway to confidence, strength, and self-liberation.
Liat is also a writer and co-founder of Techealthiest, a website she created with her husband, psychologist Dr. Greg Kushnick. The site provides real-world strategies for navigating health and well-being in an age dominated by technology.
Currently, Liat is in the early stages of development on her next documentary, Healthy is the New Sick, which takes a deep dive into our wellness culture and its effects on our health, body image, and sense of self.
Across all her creative and professional endeavors, Liat is committed to challenging cultural norms, sparking change, and breaking boundaries. Her work empowers individuals to reconnect with their true selves, reshaping narratives around wellness, identity, and empowerment, while encouraging deeper personal and societal transformation.
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