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Chiara shares the story of her pregnancy, her traumatic birth, and how it led to postpartum depression and anxiety. But the real lesson she shares is how she healed from her birth experience, how she healed her postpartum depression and anxiety. She's going to share a lot of tips with us on how to let go of anxiety for moms who've been through something similar to her. Tune in to hear her #1 piece of advice.Register for my free live class this week >> www.birthworker.com/signup

Elena Harder is a Joygasm Catalyst and Bulletproof Mom Coach. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in an abusive relationship, and then spent 7 years in crippling postpartum depression, self-loathing, and people-pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self-talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear, and depression. Elena shares her vulnerable stories and hard-earned wisdom so that others women don't need to make the same mistakes and are empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life.Interesting in the Doula training program? Click right here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

You can find Deb at www.pushsandiego.comInteresting in the Doula training program? Click right here!And if you love this episode, you were absolutely going to love the free class that I made. It's a free 90-minute birth class to help you avoid a traumatic birth.It's all about reclaiming our autonomy and doing what the hell we want without caring about what other people are saying. So it's for people who refuse to feel ashamed of our choices.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

You can find Alexis at www.thegrowingnest.comInteresting in the Doula training program? Click right here!And if you love this episode, you were absolutely going to love the free class that I made. It's a free 90-minute birth class to help you avoid a traumatic birth.It's all about reclaiming our autonomy and doing what the hell we want without caring about what other people are saying. So it's for people who refuse to feel ashamed of our choices.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Check out Tori's book, “Ready to Unpop": A Modern Mama's Guide to Unpopular Practices in Maternity”.And before you go, I also just wanted to share that I recently made a new free class. And if you love this episode, you were absolutely going to love the free class that I made. Because it's all about unpopular birth choices. It's all about reclaiming our autonomy and doing what the hell we want without caring about what other people are saying. So it's for people who refuse to feel ashamed of our choices.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Check out Tori's book, “Ready to Unpop": A Modern Mama's Guide to Unpopular Practices in Maternity”.And before you go, I also just wanted to share that I recently made a new free class. And if you love this episode, you were absolutely going to love the free class that I made. Because it's all about unpopular birth choices. It's all about reclaiming our autonomy and doing what the hell we want without caring about what other people are saying. So it's for people who refuse to feel ashamed of our choices.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Marya shares the story of her Free Birth and the wisdom she's gathered throughout her lifetimes. This one is PURE GOLD.Before you listen, I just want to let you know that I am putting together a doula training program for this summer.We're going to be starting in June of 2022. It's a 15 week, mentorship-style doula training program. So you're going to have access to an entire library of training videos, and there's going to be coaching calls, accountability calls, guest experts are going to come in and teach live workshops, there's going to be classes, it is going to be phenomenal. So to learn more about the doula training program, you can go to my Instagram, go to my website, or click right here. Anywhere I am, you're gonna find information about it. And we start in June this summer.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Desiree tells the story of declining unnecessary intervention, something that we all really should be doing …declining unnecessary intervention. She actually switched from an OB to a midwife in the last month of her pregnancy because her OB started acting weird. Her OB started treating her differently after she was refusing unnecessary intervention. Before you listen, I just want to let you know that I am putting together a doula training program for this summer.We're going to be starting in June of 2022. It's a 15 week, mentorship-style doula training program. So you're going to have access to an entire library of training videos, and there's going to be coaching calls, accountability calls, guest experts are going to come in and teach live workshops, there's going to be classes, it is going to be phenomenal. So to learn more about the doula training program, you can go to my Instagram, go to my website, or click right here. Anywhere I am, you're gonna find information about it. And we start in June this summer.Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Click here to check out the new *free* class, "How to have an ecstatic birth and avoid a traumatic one."Take a look at what Kirstin said, "Even though my birth was not natural at all, I don't feel robbed… I don't feel like anything was taken away from me. None of the joy of making decisions for myself was taken from me. I made those choices every single step of the way… even though things went all kinds of sideways."This is a must-listen if you're afraid of the hospital!Kirstin shares the story of her birth center birth turned hospital transfer after 24 hours of laboring at the birth center. What probably seems like an unfortunate turn of events actually led Kirstin to a wildly empowering birth experience. Take a listen! It won't disappoint. Links mentioned:Click here to check out the new *free* class.Click here to learn more about Autonomous Birth AcademyWant to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

In this episode, we talk about questions to ask your care provider. If you want an easy-to-download list, I've pulled together my top 31 questions right here.Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the 45-second quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

EPISODE NOTESGet ready to open your hearts as Katie takes us on an intimate journey through her pregnancy, stillbirth, and healing journey.Katie (@Katiebeth53 on IG) found out that she lost her first and only child at a routine appointment and went into labor naturally the very same afternoon. She gave birth to Axl Erik Townsend vaginally in an unmedicated birth at 31+3.This is a birth story full of strength, love, determination, and healing. It's rare that we can hear such intimate details from a day as life-altering as August 31st, 2021 was for Katie and her husband, Seth. At just one week postpartum, Katie and Seth decided to road-trip across the country and embark on the greatest healing journey of their lives, and we get to hear about it every step of the way. Links mentioned— Star Legacy Foundation— Autonomous Birth AcademyWant to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here and take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

EPISODE NOTESIn this episode, I am bringing on one of my star students from Autonomous Birth Academy. Her story is about wanting a home birth, but still choosing hospital midwives.... and thennnnn joining Autonomous Birth Academy and switching care providers. A course like ABA tends to do that to moms who are already on the fence.She goes on to share the story of her multiple-day birth and at the end, she admits that she would do it again in a heartbeat.Throughout her story, she shares a lot of the strategies that she learned inside Autonomous Birth Academy. It's an on-demand, online birth course (with a community there with you every step of the way).Autonomous Birth Academy is open for enrollment. Click here to learn more and see what's inside. Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here and take the quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

This week we get to hear the stories of hospital birth, birth center birth, and home birth. How cool is it that someone gave birth at all three locations and is coming to share her story with us?!If you've been considering hiring a doula, but you're still not 100% sure... tune in to today's episode to hear the story of how a birth doula can become a LIFE doula and might just change your life.Shelby Springer (Instagram @shelbyspringer_) became a mom at just 15 years old. Through each of her births, she became more drawn to supporting women through their own births and now works as a doula in central Illinois.In today's episode...— Shelby shares what it was like navigating pregnancy alone at 15 years old...— We hear the story of Shelby's second birth which was precipitous and at a birth center...— You'll hear how her last birth was nothing like she expected and why it's important to trust that your body is wise. The best line of all?... → "Birth is big but I am bigger." Links Mentioned:shelbyspringerdoula.com Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here to take the 45-second quiz!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

EPISODE NOTESWith the help of this episode, you'll understand just how important it is to get clear with yourself about your birth goals, but also how important it is to release your attachment to those goals

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There are two really distinct types of birth prep. Are you doing the right one for the trimester you're in?NEW AND EXCITING NEWS!2021 is a year of FIRSTS. And in a couple of weeks, I'm hosting my first every FREE 5-day birth education series! It's called How to have an ecstatic and empowering birth without feeling coerced or second-guessing yourself.Five days. Live classes. An AMAZING community. Totally free. Click here to save your (virtual) seat. Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts

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Check out what's inside Autonomous Birth Academy! Doors close on Thursday, July 22nd at 9pm Grab The Third Trimester Checklist HERE Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

CLICK HERE to register for the FREE online masterclass on July 13th & 14th! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

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CLICK HERE to jump on the waitlist for Autonomous Birth Academy! So, I want you to take a second and think about what you're doing to prepare for your birth... What does birth prep entail?… What comes to your mind? As an online birth coach, birth doula, and childbirth educator… one of the things that absolutely BLOWS MY MIND is how certain birth topics are just NOT talked about… like AT ALL! Click HERE to grab the Third Trimester Checklist! Find @theautonomymommy on IG!Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Today I am talking about one of the biggest fears of childbirth… pain. What is pain? Why does it scare us? And what are some practical tools that you can use right away to begin shifting your relationship with discomfort?Click HERE to take my quiz and get the perfect birth prep strategy (mindset style) for you! Find @theautonomymommy on IG!Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Autonomous Birth is the foundation of my entire business, and I'm excited to give you a little sneak peek inside my most foundational philosophies. Click HERE to join Autonomous Birth Academy as a founding member! Find @theautonomymommy on IG! Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist After decades of undiagnosed endometriosis, Lacey beat the odds and conceived her baby just one month before slated to start her IVF journey. It's a remarkable story that is sure to inspire you no matter where you are in your own motherhood journey. If you or anyone you know has struggled with infertility, you need to listen to this episode!You can find Lacey on IG at @CountryWifeChroniclesor Click HERE to visit her blog. Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Tiffany shows us that you're never too young to take charge of your own birth. She started by sharing what it was liking getting pregnant at 18, and how she felt dismissed by her care providers in pregnancy, (can you relate?)... she was always waiting for her doctor and felt rushed through her appointments when she actually made it into the exam room. She always had a homebirth in the back of her mind, but felt pressure to 'give birth the normal way' the first go-around... but when she got a devastating FALSE positive from her care provider after prenatal bloodwork.. she knew she deserved better care and finally made the switch to a homebirth midwife. Now, Tiffany is starting her own doula business and wants to help young moms know that they are never too young to learn their options and to stand up for themselves and the birth that they want. If you are a young mom and/or struggling with the idea of having a homebirth, you need to listen to this episode!You can find Tiffany at @ms.tiffanydaniela Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Gina walks us through her first three births, which were all unmedicated and low intervention at the hospital. Of those first 3 births, she shares how the third was the hardest because she couldn't fully surrender, causing her labor to be hard and seem like it almost violated her in a way, leading her to have a really hard time processing the birth. Gina also dives in to her 4th pregnancy, where at her 20-week scan she found out that there were mystery medical issues surrounding her baby and pregnancy. She shares about how she processed that news, and what it was like going into labor at 26 weeks and losing her baby. She even admits that in her eyes, her stillbirth was better than her third birth, and how the healing that she did after her 3rd birth made the processing of her loss easier. I promise this episode is life changing, and not nearly as heavy as it seems. Gina has such a wise soul, and a lightness about her that we could all learn from. In todays episode:- Gina shares what it was like to have truly supportive care in her first two hospital births...- Learn what Gina hated about her 3rd hospital birth, and how the fact that she was mentally unprepared had some lasting effects beyond birth...- Hear Gina's awe-inspiring perspective on what it was like to lose a baby at 26 weeks, and listen to her dive really deep into how we can do better to support moms going through the same thing...- Gina tells us what she's most looking forward to in her upcoming homebirth: not having to get into a car while in labor, and not feeling like she's being held hostage at the hospital the days after birth. Gina's story is the perfect example of why the health outcomes of mom and baby aren't what determines if a birth is 'good' or not. Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist This week you'll hear all about Alex's journey with tokophobia. What started as a debilitating fear of childbirth (so bad that she was questioning if she even wanted to give birth to her own children), led Alex to research all about pregnancy and birth and understand that birth is natural and sacred. She realized that her fear was never actually about the pain of birth, but of losing control at the hands of medical providers. Now, she's already building her support team, so when she does get pregnant, she's ready to put in the work to continue working through her fears so she can have an empowered and maybe even unmedicated birth. Alex also shares with us her journey of trying to conceive, after a decade of hormonal birth control left her with a condition called hyperprolactinemia, causing problems with ovulation and causing her cycle to be much longer than usual. Her doctor never mentioned the possible risks of long term use of birth control, which made Alex realize that doctors aren't always sharing all of the risks with their patients. Grateful for her experiences, she realizes that if these hardships never happened to her, there's a chance she would never have realized just how important it is to educate ourselves about our bodies, especially in birth. If you've ever felt alone in your fear of birth or in your struggles with trying to conceive, you need to listen to this episode!Click here to check out the Third Trimester Checklist Here is a sneak peak into the episode:→[02:34] Alex decided to stop birth control, and quickly realized something was wrong with her cycle...→[07:42] What your options are for birth control besides the hormonal options, and why it matters to know how to track your cycle...→[10:29] The community support Alex found through social media groups...→[15:40] How her history with medical providers is intertwined with her tokophobia... →[20:53] Alex shares about the support team through therapy, her doula, husband, and even her new OBGYN. Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

What if I told you that you could go from an uninformed people-pleaser to feeling so confident in yourself and your body that you don't give a flying f*ck who is standing inbetween you and the birth of your dreams?Well, that's exactly the journey you'll hear in today's episode...Natalie's describes herself at her first birth as uninformed, as she trusted her care providers to make decisions for her in her best interest... She didn't see anything wrong with her first birth until years later... At her second birth, Natalie wanted a different experience, but admits that she didn't put in the work for that to actually come to fruition... It wasn't until years later at a childbirth convention that she realized her second birth was in fact traumatic...Follow along as Natalie shares her journey to giving birth to her third baby, in her own home, completely in-charge and one hundred percent in her power. In todays episode...-There's laughter, tears, and raw, unfiltered stories of reclaiming our power as women and mothers, in both birth and life. -We dive into how important it is to trust our intuition, and how a mother's intuition is never wrong. -Natalie shares a big truth bomb => The only person EVER standing in her way was HER. Natalie is a birth doula in Queens, and the owner of Birthing You Doula Services. She is honest about the fact that each of her 3 births completely transformed her into not only a new mother, but a new person all together. >>You can find more about Natalie and the services she offers HERE. Here is a sneak peak into the episode:→[02:15] Natalie tells the story of her first birth, a hospital birth at 20 years old, that left her tired beyond words, and with a sense that birth wasn't supposed to "be like that"...→[07:25] Natalie shares the traumatic birth of her second baby, and tell exactly how she came to understand that her birth trauma was the cause behind her severe postpartum depression and anxiety... →[22:15] Natalie gets 100% real and raw and shares the terrifying experience of her sisters birth, and how it taught her the biggest lesson she's every learned....→[27:45] How her own BIG mindset shift lead her to reclaim her power, take charge of her birth, and drop all inhibitions. WOW! This podcast is one of the greatest stories of a woman's journey to trusting herself that I have ever heard! Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

... So much so that this might go down in history as one of my favorites of all time. Calling all doulas, pregnant mamas, and post part depression survivors -> This one is for you! Rivkah is a birth and postpartum doula (and childbirth educator) in LA. She is a late miscarriage mama and a homebirth mama x3. Rivkah LOVED her homebirths, and shares the vulnerable story of how much she DIDN'T love postpartum. This is a story that needs to be told, and I'm so excited Rivkah shares her wisdom with us today... In todays episode:- Rivkah talks about her PPD struggle, and what it was like having 3 kids by age 25...- She dives deep into her first experience attending a birth in the hospital after her 3 homebirths...- And we talk about the strides we've made in speaking our own truths and letting others live their own lives. WOW. If you haven't listened to the podcast yet, this is your sign to start listening today! Here is a sneak peak into the episode:→[01:03] Having 3 kids by 25 years old, and why she resented it. →[06:07] How she decided to have homebirths with her 3 kids.→[09:14] The horror she witnessed at the first hospital birth she attended.→[17:35] This is where we both get super vulnerable... talking about our own darkest moments.→[24:10] Being a doula in a pandemic, and what it means to work in the online space. (Instagram, holding our tongues, cancel culture, etc.) Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

EPISODE NOTES"Maybe the reason birth was so easy for me, is because everyone told me it wasn't going to be... and I'm, like, so stubborn so I've gotta prove them wrong." This week I got to chat with my own mother about what it was like supporting me at my homebirth. We go on to chat a little bit about what awesome birth support looks like and how a hands off midwife can be an amazing choice. I share with her my thoughts about unassisted birth, and though we don't agree on everything, she's honest about the fact that birthing in a hospital is the only kind of birth she knew until mine. My mom, Caron, is a doctor who is definitely not new to having a daughter that is stubborn as hell.. (me). She shares how she wasn't surprised at me choosing a homebirth, because I've always done things my own way... and she shares the couple moments in my birth that made her a little nervous.In this episode you'll get a little taste of our relationship. My openness to trusting my body without reassurance, and how she trusted my midwife's confident energy throughout my 9 hour homebirth. If you're unsure who to invite to your birth, or how to talk to your mom about having a birth outside the mainstream medical system, you NEED to listen to this. Links mentioned:Maryn's podcast episode on Indie BirthDawn Rogula, my midwife (239) 601-4002, serving Marco Island to North Fort Myers Here is a sneak peak into the episode:→[01:02] Telling my mom I want a homebirth...→[05:24] Why my mom loved my midwife...→[09:52] Whats different in pregnancy compared to 30 years ago...→[24:26] The part that scared my mom (hint* the bleeding)...→[26:30] My pros and her cons to an unassisted birth. Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here!Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Ep 2. Navigating Pregnancy Outside the Mainstream System, and My Water Birth StoryI'm so excited to share my own homebirth story with you exactly one year after it happened. The first words out of my mouth were, “I know you won't believe me, but that wasn't as bad as it sounded”… I promise you this isn't the unicorn of births. My story isn't special, and it is well within the realms of possibility for you too. I also forgot to mention this in the episode, I never once felt any pain in my vagina or perineum…. I swear! Isn't birth just amazing, and especially if you have no fears. In this episode I share my entire journey, from wanting a planned cesarean, to conceiving, navigating pregnancy outside of the mainstream medical system. I go on to have an amazing and quick water birth for my first birth, and I also share about my postpartum struggle, what I wish I knew, and what I wish I had done differently . Here's a snapshot of my pregnancy and homebirth journey:[03:58] Why I didn't tell a lot of people that I was planning a homebirth…[10:52] Navigating a UTI when you don't have an OBGYN…[16:47] What I did about my 2 high blood-pressure readings in pregnancy…[24:36] How I felt going into birth and how I knew I was 100% ready…[25:25] Sunday, February 9th 2020. Her Birthday…[37:31] She was born in the bathtub after 9 hours of labor… Want to be on the podcast? Click here!Pregnant and wondering how the hell you can start preparing for birth? Or want to know my secret to the way I prepared? Click here! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

Ep 1. Why it Matters & How I Got HereReady to go into your birth confident, relaxed, knowing that you're fully prepared for the intensity coming your way?What if I told you that you that that's exactly the kind of birth preparation that you'll find here? My mission in doing this work is to help you overcome all of the scary feelings that you've ever felt about birth, to help you dust off all of the bullshit and figure out what you really want from your birth, and to help you prepare for your birth without a single thought like ‘maybe I'm forgetting something'…On my website, you can find the two-minute quiz to discover the perfect strategy to prepare for your birth based on your personality. And then I'll show you the practical tools to actually prepare. So you don't have to juggle 10 different people's advice, and you can get started today. Here's a snapshot of what I talked about:[00:55] Why you might need help releasing your fears and overcoming all of the bullshit…[01:37] Ways that I can help you on your journey to the birth you deserve…[04:16] A little bit about my own transformation…[10:09] The first step you need to take before your birth…You can take the 2-minute quiz HERE.Click HERE to share your story on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe on Apple Podcasts↓ Click below for the full transcription! ↓

EPISODE NOTES I'm Kyleigh, a birth doula and mindset coach, and I'm beyond excited to walk with you on the journey of pregnancy and birth. Join me every week to hear birth stories, tales from doulas, and intimate details of my own journey to living, birthing, and parenting on my own terms.You can apply to be interviewed on this podcast HERE.Don't forget to come find me on Instagram.