The Mindful Womb Podcast

Today we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of you—setting boundaries during pregnancy. You know, that strange phenomenon where suddenly everyone's got an opinion on your belly, your birth plan, and your parenting style? Yep, we're tackling that head-on. In this episode, we dive into the following: The Right to Set Boundaries Dealing with Unwanted Belly Touching Handlin...

In today's episode, join us in a captivating conversation with Luci Lampe, a seasoned spiritual intimacy coach, as we unravel the transformative journey that unfolds during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode, we dive into the following: Embracing the Evolution of Eroticism: During the seismic shift in intimate relationships that parenthood often brings… we discover the evolution of ero...

In this episode, we delve into the sacred and often overlooked center of our being – the womb. Irrespective of our differences, our lives share a common origin in the womb.   Millennia ago, people revered the womb as a sacred place, the source of life, creation, and infinite possibilities. However, for many, the connection to this powerful center has been severed, leaving it wounded and forgotten....

Today we are joined by my artist and mother Kallen Mikel. Kallen’s art is extremely moving and depicts the beautiful connection between our bodies and nature. On the podcast, we dive into many incredible topics including our divine connection as a part of nature, the mindful journey to parenthood, and Kallen’s experience with free birth and self-discovery.  You can find Kallen’s art at https://www...

Our first Mindful Womb Episode in Spanish! Hoy en el podcast entrevistamos a Maria Ramirez. Maria es mamá de Paola 4 años e Isabella 6 meses y es Doula de parto y postparto. Maria comparte su vivencia de dos partos inolvidables. La primera era inducida en el hospital y el segundo parto tomaba lugar en su casa. En el episodio Maria habla de que hizo la diferencia en su preparación prenatal que llev...

Today we are joined by Jacqueline Diaz, a mother, birth worker, and advocate.  Jacqueline believes parenting is the longest ceremony anyone will ever embark on. She has been supporting parents and families, particularly in the postpartum phase, for over 17 years. In this episode, we dive into the following: The parenting continuum is a process filled with interconnectedness, promoting self-discove...

Let's decode your pregnancy cravings so you can determine what your body REALLY wants. There are many different cultural beliefs surrounding cravings. The truth is that food is a source of nutrition but it can also be a source of comfort and a way to restore balance in our bodies. Food can be a way that we deal with difficult feelings and soothe our emotions. In this episode, we are going to...

Have you ever wondered how to deepen your connection to your Divine Feminine energy?  Today we are joined by Janet Raftis, a master healer, psychic medium, and magic maker. Janet works with the Divine Feminine to support women in achieving deep and powerful healing and reclamation of their innate power and wisdom.  In this episode, we dive into the following: How to notice when your energy and ner...

There are countless ways that you could try to set the stage for a fast, easy, and positive labor and birth experience. Sometimes feeling like you have to do all of the things to have a perfect birth ends up creating extra and often unnecessary anxiety. It can be really overwhelming to prepare for labor. In this episode, we give you the four steps you need to focus on as you prepare for an empower...

Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood come with a lot of uncertainties and unknowns. And most of us really struggle with navigating the unknown. In this episode, we dive into the following: How to become more confident when faced with the unknown Six strategies to use to become more confident and comfortable with facing uncertainty Resources mentioned: >>  Clear Your Birth Fears Guide Don’t forge...

Have you ever wondered what actions make all the difference in preparing you for an empowering birth experience? Today we are joined by Jhanelle Adams, a mother of two and a PhD student at Georgia State University. Jhanelle shares her first and second birth experiences and what helped her prepare for a more empowering birth experience and quick postpartum recovery with her second child. In this ep...

Have you wondered how to avoid a challenging birth? Or how to best heal postpartum? We are joined by Kimberly Ann Johnson, a Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, educator, and author, who helps women heal trauma, awaken their power, and feel at home in their bodies to start living life on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss: How the transition to parenthood can change our lives Why awarene...

Have you ever wondered how you can have a positive birth experience even if sh*t hits the fan? In this episode, we dive into the following: What a positive birth experience really means What mistakes most people make that derail their birth plan What to do to feel prepared for any challenge during pregnancy and birth. Resources mentioned: >> A Path to A Powerful Birth Program >>  Clear...

You’re no stranger to the fact that pregnancy brings with it a lot of changes, and for many a whole lot of STRESS! In this episode, we dive into the following: What key mistakes most people make that lead to more stress during pregnancy 3 techniques that will start reduce stress in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood Resources mentioned: >>  Clear Your Birth Fears Guide Don’t forget...

Ever wondered how some people stay so calm and centered during birth? Today we are joined by Debra Annane, a certified mindfulness instructor and public health leader who shares her story of how childbirth changed her life.  In this episode, we dive into the following: Harnessing the power of your body and mind in unmadicated birth Being present with pain while maintaining a lack of attachment to...

Did you know that your birth environment plays a huge role in your birth satisfaction? In this episode, we dive into the following: How to decide what birth environment is best for you Why safety is an important factor in creating a safe birth environment And what you can do to optimize your birth environment so you can have a blissful birth Resources mentioned: >>  Clear Your Birth Fears Gu...

Ever wondered how to stay calm amidst some of life’s most challenging transitions Today we are joined by Gabby Arriaza, who shares her story of navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, life-threatening brain survey, and divorce all within 6 months. In this episode, we dive into the following: How to find blessings during challenging times Trusting your intuition and advocating for your nee...

Are you ready to discover strategies for a grounded and supported chest or breastfeeding experience? Today we are joined by Ayoe Ingemann Lai, a mother of two, doula, energy healing practitioner, Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator, and author. Ayoe personally experienced many difficulties when breastfeeding her firstborn. Her experience sent her on her path to help people achieve pain-free bre...

Have you been wondering how you’re going to manage labor pain?  If you’re ready to dive into the most effective way to reduce labor pain and have an empowering birth experience, this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Common misconceptions about pain during childbirth What labor and contractions feel like If pain-free labor is possible What has been proven to make a d...

Welcome to the Mindful Womb Podcast!  Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood present a LOT of changes and stress. They also offer a unique opportunity to create new patterns and practices so we can ditch stress and anxiety and embrace change with ease….and in the process…become the best versions of ourselves as we enter parenthood. In this show, host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), a certified doula...