109: An Unmedicated Birth Story of Pain, Power, Surrender, and the Call to Birthwork – with Ariella Silverstein-Tapp

This episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast is one of those conversations that lingers. It’s intimate. It’s educational. It’s honest about the parts of birth and postpartum we don’t always name out loud.In this episode, I sit down with Ariella Silverstein-Tapp (she/her) — former school principal, lifelong educator, new mother, and now full-spectrum doula — to unpack her 50-hour unmedicated birth and the identity shift that followed.This is not just a birth story.It’s a story about:Reframing painLetting go of controlThe nervous system’s role in laborProdromal labor and enduranceAdvocacy inside hospital wallsPostpartum mental healthAnd the birth that led her into birthworkIf you’re interested in learning more about Ariella’s work as a birthworker, you can reach her on DoulaMatch or on Instagram @EarthsideBirthServices.  Check out this episode’s blog post for more resources!***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you 70 printable affirmation cards as a thank you.Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support! Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.