076 | Maiden to Mother with Nina Phelan

What this episode covers

Physiological birth is trusting that it is one contraction, one sensation at a time. It’s listening to the baby and tuning into the baby. Sadly, the medical establishment doesn’t trust birth, they want to manage birth and that is the opposite of physiological birth. Today Emily sits down with Nina Phelan, a Los Angeles-based hypnobirthing practitioner, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and birth doula, whose entry into the world of birth work was nothing short of extraordinary - witnessing a spontaneous delivery at a gas station! From that life-changing moment, Nina found her calling in supporting birthing people and couples through one of the most powerful transformations of their lives. Emily and Nina explore the initiation from maiden to mother and dive into the often overlooked but deeply significant themes that first-time moms face as they prepare to enter the birth portal. Whether you’re a mom-to-be, a birth worker, or simply curious about the magic and strength that surrounds birth, this episode is filled with wisdom, love, and insight.

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