134. It Always Comes Back to Presence: Birth, Intimacy, & the Nervous System with Rachel Yellin

Hey my sweets 💛This week I’m sitting with Rachel Yellin, a therapist, yoga teacher, former doula, and creator of The Feel Good Life. Rachel has spent decades exploring the deep connection between birth, the nervous system, and how we show up in our relationships and bodies.We talk about what it really means to be present with the people we love, why our bodies often know the truth before our minds do, how birth mirrors the same states we need for intimacy and pleasure, and how even one early experience can shape the way we move through the world. Rachel also shares simple, powerful ways to regulate your nervous system and meet shame with self-compassion.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, struggled to slow down, or wanted to understand how early imprints affect your capacity for connection and pleasure… this one’s for you.Be sweet to yourselves, my sweets.Much love,Barbie JeanP.S. - If you hear meowing throughout the episode, that's Dex, who insisted on providing background vocals.Connect with Rachel: https://www.rachelyellin.comMy exclusive art: https://www.barbiejeanxo.com/membershipsShop the vibe: https://www.barbiejeanxo.com/storeAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweetreleasepodcastI earn from qualifying purchases