Why you froze in the birth room

Why you don’t feel like yourself after C-Section (the part no one talks about)

Why do so many women feel disconnected from themselves after a traumatic C-section? In this episode of The C-Section Healing Space, I explore the deeper emotional and energetic side of C-section recovery, the part that is rarely spoken about. We talk about: - nervous system shutdown after birth - emotional numbness after C-section - epidurals and the “spinal block” - trauma responses in the body - energy and emotional disconnection - why the scar healing doesn’t always mean you have healed - reconnecting with your body after birth trauma I also share my own personal experiences from my three C-sections and why my third birth felt so different emotionally. This is a gentle, reflective conversation for women who feel: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” ✨ Join the waiting list for the Reconnection Ritual: The Reconnection Ritual [https://www.divinajohnson.com/reconnection-ritual-oil] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/video is for educational and informational purposes only and is based on personal experience, professional coaching perspectives and personal beliefs around emotional and nervous system healing. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not replace support from a qualified medical professional. Always seek advice from your doctor, midwife or healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns, symptoms or decisions relating to your health, pregnancy, birth or recovery. #CSectionRecovery #BirthTraumaHealing #NervousSystemHealing #CSectionHealing #SomaticHealing #BirthTrauma #TraumaticBirth #PostpartumHealing If something in this episode landed in your body, you’re welcome to share a reflection here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572613/fan_mail/new]

Why you froze in the birth room

If you froze, went quiet or agreed to things during birth that you didn’t really want, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about freeze and fawn trauma responses during birth and why so many women struggle to advocate for themselves during labour, interventions or a traumatic C-section. You’ll learn why your nervous system may have gone into survival mode, why it wasn’t your fault and how reconnecting with your body can help you begin to feel safe again. Join the waitlist for the Reconnection Body Oil & Ritual below. Save me a bottle [https://www.divinajohnson.com/reconnection-ritual-oil] Disclaimer  This is not a substitute for medical advice.  #Csectionrecovery #birth trauma #freezeresponse #fawnresponse #nervoussystemhealing #traumaticbirth #postpartumhealing If something in this episode landed in your body, you’re welcome to share a reflection here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572613/fan_mail/new]

“It’s been 10 months & I still don’t feel like me”…

If it’s been months or even years after your C-section and you still don’t feel like yourself… you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many women experience anxiety, emotional disconnection and nervous system dysregulation after a traumatic or unexpected birth and why it’s completely normal. ✨ Understand postpartum emotional changes ✨ Learn how trauma is stored in the body ✨ Begin your healing after a C-section There is nothing wrong with you. Your body just hasn’t had the support it needs to process what happened. 🤍 Join The C-Section Healing Space [https://www.skool.com/mama-magic-8139/about] If something in this episode landed in your body, you’re welcome to share a reflection here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572613/fan_mail/new]

You Are Magic

You are magic. Not in a fluffy, surface level way… but in the real, embodied, undeniable way. Women sustain life. We grow life. We create life… without even having to think about it. Your body knows how to do things your mind could never even comprehend. And yet… so many women move through life feeling disconnected from that. Feeling small. Feeling tired. Forgetting who they really are. This episode is a reminder. Of what you are. Of what your body has done. Of the power that already lives inside you. You don’t need to become anything new. You just need to come back to yourself. And when you do… life starts to feel different. If you’re ready to go deeper into this work and reconnect with that part of you, you can join me inside The C-Section Healing Space [https://www.skool.com/mama-magic-8139/about] 🤍 If something in this episode landed in your body, you’re welcome to share a reflection here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572613/fan_mail/new]

Send this to your partner if you had a C-Section

If you’ve had a C section and something about it still doesn’t sit right… this episode is for you to share. And if you’re the partner listening, this is for you. Because healing after a C section isn’t just physical. There’s an emotional and nervous system layer that often gets missed… and that’s usually where women feel the most alone. In this episode, I’m speaking directly to partners, to help you understand what she might be feeling, even if she can’t fully explain it herself. This isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness, support and creating safety. Because when a woman feels seen in her experience… everything starts to shift. If this resonates and you want deeper support, join The C-Section Healing Space Skool [https://www.skool.com/mama-magic-8139/about], I’ll guide you from there 🤍 If something in this episode landed in your body, you’re welcome to share a reflection here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572613/fan_mail/new]