EPISODE · Jun 21, 2025 · 9 MIN
Don’t Wait Until You Feel Brave
from Building Birth Confidence · host Katie Smith
If you’ve been putting off preparing for birth because you don’t feel “ready” yet, this episode is for you.In this powerful and compassionate episode, Katie explores how fear, avoidance, and waiting for confidence can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction, especially after birth trauma.Using insights from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, you’ll learn how taking small, gentle steps forward can help you build momentum, even if you still feel scared.This episode includes:A compassionate reframe: why bravery comes after actionThe psychology of avoidance and why it’s common after traumaThe “next smallest step” approach for moving forwardA calming 3-minute Soothing Rhythm Breathing practice to help you act with fear beside youYou don’t have to feel brave to begin, you just have to start small.This is your moment to take that next gentle step.Connect With Katie:Instagram: @birthcarewithkatieFacebook: Birthcare with KatieWebsite: Birthcare.co.ukListen & Subscribe:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who might benefit from these insights. Your support helps others discover the podcast and find the tools they need to approach their birth journey with confidence.
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If you’ve been putting off preparing for birth because you don’t feel “ready” yet, this episode is for you. In this powerful and compassionate episode, Katie explores how fear, avoidance, and waiting for confidence can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction, especially after birth trauma. Using insights from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, you’ll learn how taking small, gentle steps forward can help you build momentum, even if you still feel scared. This episode in...
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