The Motherwhelm

In the thirty-second episode of The Motherwhelm, Rachel shares how making a tree change has transformed her experience of parenthood, the challenges of staying politically engaged while raising children, and what activism looks like through the lens of motherhood. Rachel shares her power VBAC journey on the Australian VBAC Stories podcast in Episode 8.

In the thirty-first episode of The Motherwhelm, Adelle shares her journey of healing and empowerment after a traumatic birth. She opens up about her HBAC experience, the role of reparenting, self-work, and EMDR therapy in her recovery, and how perinatal counselling helped her find self-acceptance. This powerful conversation explores the strength it takes to reclaim your birth story.

In the thirtieth episode of The Motherwhelm, I am joined by Natalie, a hypnobirth instructor and mum of two, who shares the profound impact hypnobirthing has had on her life. From transforming her labour experiences to enabling her breastfeeding journey, work, and even managing her own emotions when her children are experiencing big feelings, Natalie’s insights are invaluable. This conversation is a powerful reminder that a woman’s birthing experience extends far beyond the birthing room. Texts mentioned in the episode: @evidencebasedbirth @thegreatbirthrebellion You can find Nat for hypnobirth courses, birth debrief, circle for pregnancy loss: @preparedtobirth https://www.preparedtobirth.com/

In the twenty-ninth episode of The Motherwhelm, I am joined by Jane, an occupational therapist and mum of two from Melbourne, who talks about the power of reframing trauma on your own terms, doing your research for birth and beyond, and trusting your instincts. Texts mentioned in this episode: 'Mama Rising' by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

In the twenty-eighth episode of The Motherwhelm, I am joined by Kaylee, a mum of three from WA, who shares her first two birth stories on her journey to VBAC, the shock and isolation of parenting through a pandemic as a young first-time mum, and how meeting the right person can change your whole perspective on parenthood. Texts mentioned in this episode: Podcasts: The Great Birth Rebellion The Midwives Cauldron Australian VBAC Stories VBAC Birth Stories VBAC Home Birth Stories The Renegade Mama The Birth Realm Books: 'Birth After Caesarean' by Hazel Keedle 'Ina May's Guide to Childbirth' by Ina May Gaskin 'Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage' by Dr Rachel Reed 'Home Birth on Your Own Terms' by Heather Baker 'Plus Size Pregnancy' by Sara Wickham Instagram: @wombtobloomdoula