Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

In this episode, I'm speaking with Carrie Rad to hear the story of her beautiful, fast second birth, and how differently it played out compared to her long first labour.

In this episode, we cover:
Why having a plan but staying flexible matters

How your second birth experience can be wildly different from your first

What to do if fear creeps in during birth

The power of affirmations for preparing your mind for birth

A powerful and emotional episode for anyone preparing for birth and wanting to hear a real story of surrender, strength and surprise.

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Welcome to Part 3 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series.

In the final part of this mini series, I'm sharing:

Why building mental resilience matters
How to cope with the struggles that may come with postpartum
Why we don't need to act on every thought that surfaces (and why asking AI can make this worse)
How to deal with spiralling thoughts postpartum
2 powerful strategies you can start practising now

Tracks for motherhood:
Sonic Rooms

If this episode has inspired you to start thinking about life after the birth and your postpartum plans, get my free Postpartum Planner, full of prompts and support to help you decide how you want those early days with your newborn to feel.
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If you feel like you need more support:
https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/

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Welcome to Part 2 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series.

When becoming a mother, especially for the first time, it can feel like you're suddenly having to become someone totally different.

This huge identity shift is known as 'matrescence'.

In this episode, I'm sharing what this felt like for me and how it may manifest for you; the physical, hormonal and emotional changes that come with becoming a mother.

This is a topic I wish I knew more about before having my first, and so I hope this episode helps you navigate this huge change.

Make sure to hit subscribe so you're notified when the final part of this mini series drops!

Tracks for motherhood: Sonic Rooms

If this episode has inspired you to start thinking about life after the birth and your postpartum plans, get my free Postpartum Planner, full of prompts and support to help you decide how you want those early days with your newborn to feel.
Get the planner

Welcome to Part 1 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series. This one's coming straight from the thick of my own postpartum with Adam.

In this episode, I’m sharing: 
Why I put my phone in a drawer for the first 48 hours after Adam’s birth
The importance of protecting that newborn bubble
Why you might not feel a bond straight away, and that's ok.
The 'currency' of presence, and how to use it to your bonding advantage

Hit subscribe so you don't miss part two. It’s all about the identity shift that comes with becoming a mum and how to navigate it.

If this has got you thinking about your own postpartum plans, my free Postpartum Planner is full of prompts to help you work out how you actually want those early days to feel.
⁠Get the planner⁠

Get my full album of tracks for motherhood:
Sonic Rooms

Most women prepare for birth in their heads. But birth doesn't happen in your head.

In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Ann Beresford - doula of 24 years, award-winning author, and host of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast -  for an honest conversation about what's actually missing from birth preparation.

We unpack:
Why a checklist birth plan isn't enough and why a 'birth manifesto' is a better idea

Why knowing how you want to feel during labour matters more than what you want to happen

How to prepare your birth partner to actually support you

Why putting away the contraction timer might be the best thing you do

The difference between preparing for a home birth vs hospital

What physiological birth really means and why it's quietly disappearing

Why trusting your instincts matters 

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