🎙 Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and transformative episode, I sit down with my amazing doula, Marianne Nijeboer, to share my home birth experience and the immense value of having a doula by my side. From navigating fears and emotional breakthroughs to fully surrendering to the birth process, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and raw reflections.

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:

What a doula really does and how they support not just birth, but the emotional and spiritual journey into motherhood
How birth is more than just a physical event—it’s a transformation
The fears I thought I didn’t have and how Marianne helped me uncover them
How our own birth experiences impact the way we give birth
Breaking through subconscious fears and conditioning around birth and pain
The role of surrender and trust in both birth and life
My step-by-step birth story—from early contractions to the beautiful arrival of our baby girl
The unexpected emotional shock after birth and how I processed it
The importance of choosing the right doula for your unique journey
How birth and eating disorder recovery have surprising similarities

🎧 Why You Should Listen:
If you’re pregnant, considering working with a doula, or just fascinated by the power of the mind-body connection, this episode is for you! It’s an intimate and unfiltered look at birth as a sacred experience, challenging the fear-based conditioning we often inherit.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

Birth is not something to be feared—it’s an incredible, primal, and deeply intuitive process
Unlearning old beliefs and conditioning is crucial to shaping your own birth experience
Surrender and trust are the most powerful tools in both birth and healing
Having the right support system, including a doula, can make all the difference

📌 Resources & Links:

Connect with Marianne Nijeboer: https://serendipity-geboortebegeleiding.nl/

My recommended resources for a positive birth experience: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/

My birth video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDOv1a8IOzr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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My Birth Story & Chat With My Doula