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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 9 MIN

How to Speak So They Hear You

from Building Birth Confidence · host Katie Smith

If you freeze in appointments, forget your questions, or leave feeling like you weren’t heard, this short episode is for you.Katie gently explores why trauma makes it hard to speak up, and shares CBT tools, midwifery insights, and a short breath and anchor practice to help you feel more prepared for your next maternity appointment.✨ What you’ll hear:Why the “freeze” response is common in pregnancy after traumaHow to prepare and rehearse what you want to sayA calming breathing practice to support you before and during appointmentsYou deserve to feel confident and heard in every conversation about your care.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 freeze in appointments, forget your questions, or leave feeling like you weren’t heard, this short episode is for you. Katie gently explores why trauma makes it hard to speak up, and shares CBT tools, midwifery insights, and a short breath and anchor practice to help you feel more prepared for your next maternity appointment. ✨ What you’ll hear: Why the “freeze” response is common in pregnancy after trauma How to prepare and rehearse what you want to say A calming breathing practice ...

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