Birthing Goddess

In this episode, I chat with Samantha Birch who is a placenta specialist. Sam lives on the Gold Coast and started her business when her doula clients asked about taking their placentas in a capsule. She studied the placenta in depth and how to make the capsules safely, then began offering it as a full service. She covers the Gold Coast and surrounding areas including NNSW, encapsulating and teaching all things placenta to expecting women and birth workers. Her passion after being a mum for 30 years, is to nurture and care for other families who are embarking on their own journeys into parenthood. Want to hear more about Sam ? Head to @underthebirchtree

In this latest episode I chat with Rebecca Taylor who is a mother of three beautiful children Selah, Harley and the newest addition Florence.Bec shares her recent pregnancy and birth story and chats about how different it was compared with her other two. We hear how she really focused on her health during this recent pregnancy, followed her intuition and had some beautiful lessons along the way.Bec and her family live in beautiful Northern NSW by the beach and love spending time outdoors playing and in nature. She admires all things creativity, self-development and mindset. She helps women and mothers to achieve empowerment at a deeply embodied level to know they can have and do anything in this life! Want to know more about Bec find her @rebeccabrooketaylor

In this latest episode I speak with l Amanda who is an inspiring mama of two boys Artemis and Phoenix. Amanda shares her first homebirth story & opens up about why things didn’t go exactly to plan. She also shares what she did to feel more confident for her second homebirth which she ended up freebirthing without her midwife. Amanda has so much advice and wisdom to share so you’ll get so many golden nuggets from this episode !!

This episode I speak with mama of one - Ksenia who had her first birth in India. Ksenia (who is originally from Ukraine) shares how she found herself in India right before the pandemic hit.  During that time she found her partner (now husband) and fell pregnant with a baby girl. Looking for the most natural approach to birth they chose a midwife ran natural birth center in kochi (Kerala).  Although the birth didn't go as planned Ksenia talks about her experience of surrendering, letting go and healing physically and emotionally from the feeling of failure & not having her birth go the way she planned. Ksenia facilitates women's circles online and in person curating yoga dance classes where she combines yoga, dance and flowing feminine energy movements with music and sacred chants to reconnect with our divine feminine energy and expression of love.

In this podcast, I chat with mama of one - Sonya. Sonya is originally from Germany but lives in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Sonya opens up about her first homebirth experience in Mexico during the pandemic. She also shares about the rite of passage in the Mayan culture when it comes to becoming a midwife. To become a midwife in the Mayan culture you need to be a mother yourself, go to many births,- take on that wisdom and experience and then you are allowed to practice as a midwife. I really enjoyed chatting with Sonya and learning why the way Mayan women birth is changing in recent years. Want to learn more about Sonya check her page below @feelmagicmaya

In this episode I chat with Michelle who is the face behind Grow Little Wildflower - a sacred space filled with Baby name inspiration and sweet lists of names quite like no other. With an ever-growing online presence and a beautiful community she calls Wildflowers, this is just the beginning. Michelle has turned her passion for Names into a thriving business, taking on the very niche world of Baby Naming. She offers Mama’s from all around the world the opportunity to chat Names with her in the hope of finding the most perfect forever name for their little wildflowers! Some say it’s a dream job…and Michelle absolutely agrees! During this episode, Michelle takes us through the process of how she helps her clients choose a forever name for their baby and shares some of her favourite celebrity baby names + so much more! You’ll love listening to this episode and hearing Michelle talk about her absolute passion in life 

In this episode I chat with my husband Croyden about our BEST day of our life - our freebirth of our daughter Zola Rose. We talk about the details of the preparation for her birth and how we did things differently with this second birth. This birth story has not been shared and not sure why it took us this long to record it. BUT.. hope you enjoy it and take some golden nuggets from the episode !

In this episode I speak with inspiring mama Stacey about her freebirth. Stacey shares how she intuitively decided half way through her pregnancy to let go of her homebirth midwife and do a freebirth. We hear how well she prepared for her birth - physically , mentally & spiritually which led to her having an empowering experience. Stacey also opens up and says how different her hospital birth with her first baby and freebirth were completely different experiences. You will love hearing the wisdom and golden nuggets Stacey shares in this episode.

In this episode I chat to Kiwi Mama Paula about her planned Homebirth in Australia. Paula shares how she really followed her intuition during her pregnancy, which ultimately  led her to change her care provider when she was 36 weeks.  Paula also gives some golden nuggets when it comes to preparing for a birth and also shares what it is like to have babies 18 months apart. You will really enjoy this conversation and be inspired by this birthing goddess mama. Follow me on instagram @birthinggoddess

In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur Mama Kat. Kat, who lives in Mexico but is originally from Canada, shares her pregnancy and birth experience. We hear how her birth preparation and informed choices led her to a beautiful c-section birth. Kat shares many golden nuggets in this episode which you will love !! Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birthinggoddess/ Find Out More About Kat - CLICK HERE 

In this episode I speak with Lauren who has a very special gift with communicating with babies ; past, present & future. Lauren shares how she first discovered her amazing ability and how it has guided her to do the work she is doing today. Her work is beyond powerful - she helps her clients heal through loss, she can intuitively read on why a mama isn’t getting pregnant and also can connect with spirit babies. You will love this fascinating episode ! FREE EBOOK ➡️ The Ultimate Guide To Planning A Home Birth Follow Lauren: IG: @born_energy FB: Born Energy Web: www.bornenergy.com.au

In this episode I chat with my husband sharing our very first birth story! This is the first time where I share openly about all the details of what we did to get pregnant , the ways I prepared for the birth and the reason why we changed from a hospital birth to a homebirth at 39.5 weeks pregnant ! And so much more. I had the best time chatting with my husband and recalling our journey. You will love this episode ! FREE E-Book https://www.birthinggoddess.co

In this episode, I chat with Australian mama Bec about her two homebirths. Bec shares how her first birth went from a hospital birth to a homebirth at 33 weeks because of the pandemic restrictions at the hospital. She talks about the experience of her very first homebirth and how she felt. We also hear how she went about her second birth a little differently and the positive impact it had on her and her partner. She shares how choosing the perfect midwife, learning new breathing techniques and also experiencing a Mother's Blessing ceremony can really help create a positive and empowering birth experience. Free Ebook ➡️ The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Home Birth Instagram ➡️ Follow Me Here YouTube ➡️ Subscribe Here

In this episode I chat about my ‘conscious’ conception journey. As a mama who was still breastfeeding and waiting for my period to return I didn’t know it was possible to fall pregnant. However I share my tips on what I did to ‘consciously conceive’ and give advice on those who are having difficulty falling pregnant.

In this episode I chat with inspiring mama of two Natalia about her birth stories. Natalia openly shares her first experience which was at the hospital and compares it to her recent second birth at home which are so completely different. After her challenging first birth she really began to educate herself about birth and also the different options available. She began to meet other mamas who had homebirths who talked about their experience as transformational , spiritual and empowering which also inspired Natalia to go down the homebirth route when she found out she was pregnant second time round. We hear how she really prepared for her birth and how she was still in disbelief after she birthed her baby! You will get so much out of this episode and be really inspired by this beautiful mama.

In this episode I speak with entrepreneur and author Kelly about her journey into motherhood. In this episode Kelly shares how she never planned to have children so she and her partner were very surprised to find out the news that not only was she pregnant but pregnant with twins ! We hear how she prematurely gave birth at 24 weeks and then had to deal with loss just after 8 days. Kelly openly talks about her challenges she faced coming into postpartum and also shares how it inspired her to start writing a book during Covid- which she now has got a trilogy and a few more on the way this year. You will love Kelly’s sense of humour and how she always sees the silver lining to every situation. What an inspiring mama !

In this episode I chat to gorgeous mama Vana about her birth. Vana shares how she really educated herself before the birth - she enrolled herself into a calm birth class and read a lot of books which helped ease her fear about childbirth. We hear about the techniques she used during her birth and how it helped her to have a pain free, easy birth that she had dreamed of. Vana feels that main stream media really give birth a different perspective however a lot of the time it isn’t how it looks. You will hear about all the tips that Vana gives to all mamas out there. Hope you enjoy this episode !

In this episode I speak to warrior mama Brie who speaks of her unexpected early birth. Brie openly shares how she went into early labour at 36 weeks because of a placenta abruption. We hear how Brie had to have an induction as her pregnancy turned high risk. She was lucky to have an amazing support team to help her through her birth & feels grateful that she got to experience a natural birth and a birth a healthy baby boy. Brie shares her challenges through her journey and also gives other mamas belief that they can get through anything ! You will be so inspired by this strong and resilient mama.

In this episode, I chat with Jess Ngaheu, a devoted wife and mother of two special babes. She's a fierce advocate for birth trauma awareness, fighting for what is right. Jess shares her second birth story and the challenges she faced throughout her pregnancy, birth and the months in postpartum. The strength and resilience of this amazing mama is phenomenal and you will be so inspired by her story.  Since her birth Jess has created a divine sanctuary offering nurturing care for women throughout motherhood. From fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood and of course babies~ her expertise in massage and holistic therapies empowers women. With her heart on her sleeve, Jess truly cares from the depths of her soul for others, cherishes her family and friends, and finds joy in simply being. Her dedication and compassion make her an inspiring force in the world of maternal health.

In this episode I speak to inspiring mama Tamara who shares her positive birth story. Tam was told that she might have trouble falling pregnant because she has endometriosis . She was recommended a naturopath who helped her manage her diet and prepare her body to fall pregnant. Tamara prepared a lot for her birth - especially mentally. One of her favourite books that helped her was ‘Birthing from Within.’ She says the power of the mind is incredible! She had dreamt of having a drug free waterbirth during her pregnancy & did the work to prepare her for this. Tam read a passage from the book Birthing from Within that really stuck with her which is ‘labour is hard work.’ As someone who loves a challenge she was up for it ! Tam was fortunate enough to have a solid supportive birth team and felt like she got to express herself and have the birth she always wanted. Tam gives a lot of amazing tips for women who are about to give birth & also tips for postpartum !! You will love Tam’s openness and also humour! Such a fun interview. You definitely need to listen to this inspiring mama !