Embodied Mother Podcast

In this deeply nourishing conversation, Laura welcomes her mentor and friend Adrianna Zaccardi—a feminine embodiment guide and postpartum educator—for a heart-led exploration of the energetic rite of passage from maiden to mother. Adrianna shares her lived experience of descent, chronic pain, and healing, and the initiations that prepared her for motherhood. They speak candidly about: ​Archetypal...

In this personal episode, I share reflections from my current late luteal phase in Ireland after a long journey from Thailand. Amid jet lag, motherhood, and cyclical shifts, I revisit the roots of this podcast—my path from martyrdom to embodied motherhood. I read a Substack essay inspired by a transformative teaching from my elder midwife, Whapio, exploring the profound teaching that women are the...

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Embodied Mother Podcast — a sacred number of the Goddess, honouring the thirteen moons and thirteen menstrual cycles in a lunar year. In this powerful and deeply evocative episode, I read aloud Herstory by Jane Hardwicke Collings — a sweeping remembrance of the ancient feminine, from goddess-worshipping matriarchies to the centuries of persecution, suppression,...

Divya courageously shares about the rage she experienced postpartum when she realised she was suffering from PTSD from the birth of her daughter, and alchemising her story through creating her podcast ‘Birth Agni’. How this birth birthed her on her path of supporting women and families as a childbirth educator and traditional birthkeeper. She shares how the sacred path of breastfeeding healed her...

In this episode, I explore the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle—often referred to as the "inner summer" —through the empowering lens of the Embodied Mother archetype . I reclaim her from the outdated narrative of self-sacrificing martyrdom and instead illuminate her as a symbol of creativity, sensual embodiment, and radiant magnetism . I offer insights and practices to support you...

After last week’s powerful guest episode, I’m back for a heartfelt solo reflection on what’s been unfolding behind the scenes—within me, in my studies, and across the birth world at large. In this episode, I share: A recap of recent episodes and what they’ve stirred within me My evolving thoughts on Matrescence and the layered journey of motherhood Insights from my training as a holistic birth kee...

In this powerful first guest episode, Laura is joined by Julia to explore her deeply embodied journey from an emergency caesarean to a sovereign freebirth. Together, they unravel what it means to reclaim birth through instinct, physiology, and feminine wisdom. Julia shares how her second birth was not only a physical event—but a sacred, expansive initiation. This conversation is rich with themes o...

In this episode of  Embodied Mother , Laura explores the often-overlooked  follicular phase  of the menstrual cycle—our inner spring, the playful maiden, the energetic rise after bleeding. She shares how truly honouring rest during menstruation transforms the return of vitality, creativity, and connection. Laura weaves in personal stories of sacred homemaking, breast massage, dry brushing, and the...

Welcome, dear listener, to the seventh gate, the seventh episode, and a mythic journey into the sacred descent of Inanna—Queen of Heaven and Earth. In this storytelling episode of the  Embodied Mother Podcast , Laura shares the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna’s descent through the seven gates of the underworld, where she meets her shadow self, her sister Ereshkigal. This is a story that has moved...

In this episode, we journey into the sacred terrain of female sexuality, self-empowerment, and healing through the lens of motherhood. Laura dives into her personal transformation from post-birth trauma to rediscovering her body’s wisdom, shedding light on the sacred practices of self-pleasure, autonomy, and the reclamation of the feminine. Through intimate storytelling, Laura explores her journey...

In today’s episode, Laura delves into the ancient practice of the Red Tent or Moon Lodge, exploring its significance for women and how we can reintroduce this sacred time into our modern lives. Laura shares her personal experiences with creating a red tent practice during menstruation, and reflects on the importance of rest and honouring the cyclical nature of a woman’s body. She discusses the arc...

In this episode, Laura takes listeners on a deep dive into her transformative experience within a creative container with the incredible Francesca Filippa . Their journey together began on a full moon in Virgo, four years ago, and Laura is releasing this episode around that same celestial moment this year. She reflects on the synchronicity of their paths crossing and how Francesca’s A.R.T. Collect...

In this episode, Laura Guinnane delves into the transformative power of birth stories and how sharing them with children can promote emotional healing. Reflecting on her own experience of a difficult birth and postpartum recovery, Laura explores the deep emotional and physical imprints that can be carried from birth and the prenatal period. Inspired by the work of Kate White , Laura highlights how...

'Becoming the Chalice' by Maya Luna has inspired this episode, as well as continuously inspiring Laura through her teachings and writings to embrace embodiment In this deeply reflective episode, Laura takes us on a journey through the sacred rites of passage in the transition to becoming an embodied mother. She shares a moment of personal transformation that began on Imbolc, the 1st of Feb...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Laura shares her journey of transformation, exploring the sacred and mystical aspects of womanhood, motherhood, and the path to healing. She opens up about her struggles with menstrual pain, the emotional impact of pregnancy and birth, and the profound shift that occurred when she embraced her cyclical nature. Through candid reflections, she unravels t...

Welcome to the Embodied Mother Podcast with Laura Guinnane. This is a space where mothers can reconnect with their true selves, share their raw stories, and mother from a place of authenticity and power. In this podcast, Laura vulnerably shares her own journey—navigating the deep waters of motherhood, healing, and self-discovery. From the birth of her son to the birth of herself, Laura offers real...