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May 2021
1h 39m

Sacred birth - from trauma to freedom wi...

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In this episode, we hear from Caroline Blanco - Mother, Vedic Meditation teacher, creative consultant & mentor. She lives and works on Bundjalung country nurturing individuals and teams to create, birth and live with deeper connection, purpose & freedom. After a deep healing journey from her traumatic first birth, Caroline recently free birthed her 2 ... Show More
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