Mothering

Please welcome Guest Sonja Martin. She is a Full Spectrum Doula and Behaviour Consultant. She has a life long passion of Mothering and working with families. She is owner of Lavender Winged Support Services. Sonja has an insatiable thirst for learning. She is sharing an abundance of her wisdom and experience with you on this informative episode. Sonja has worked directly with families, institutions and organizations in various capacities all of which have a mothering aspect. Listen in on the experiences and wisdom of someone that has been truly others sorted her whole life and see how that has affected the decisions she has made. Her expertise around pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and behavior modification are remarkable.Rebecca and Sonja discussed personal life experiences, career developments, and community projects, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and support systems. They explored topics such as childbirth, transformational experiences, and the role of intuition and subconscious mind during childbirth. The conversation also covered various therapeutic approaches, the importance of education and awareness, and the need for a collaborative approach in addressing individual challenges effectively.Sonja and Rebecca discuss Sonja's journey and her preference for being other-sorted, meaning, she naturally focuses on others rather than herself. Sonja shared her experiences in volunteering, raising a family, teaching yoga and meditation, and her work as a Doula, Body Ready Pro and Lactation Educator. She also mentions her role as a surrogate and the emotional and enriching experiences it provided. The conversation highlighted Sonja's strength in connecting with and supporting people through her various roles and volunteer work.Sonja and Rebecca discussed the transformational potential of childbirth, using the metaphor of a portal. Sonja emphasized the importance of self-examination and openness during pregnancy. The conversation then shifted to the challenges faced by women and families, with a desire to empower women to have a more positive birth experience. Sonja highlighted the need for education and awareness about women's bodies and the options available to them. They agreed on the importance of trust in one's body and the need for education to build that trust. Rebecca and Sonja discussed the importance of a strong support system and positive expectations for a safe and successful childbirth experience. They emphasized the need for a calm and safe environment to allow the body to do what it is designed to do. They also discussed the role of subconscious mind and the impact of external influences on the body during childbirth. They agreed on the importance of visualization and positive reinforcement in shaping expectations and reducing fear and anxiety. They also touched on the role of partners in the childbirth process, particularly in terms of chemical release.Listen in if you are a mother or know a mother. There is so much helpful information in here for how to support a woman in her most vulnerable and magical moments. How to foster confidence in children and families and bask in the incredible knowledge and experience of these two women. This episode is released on International Women's Day and it is honouring Mothers and Women all around the world. Sonja and Rebecca are two women who build other women up and support them in all kinds of ways. Listen how. Share your thoughts! You can find Sonja Martin atwebsite - https://lavender-winged-support-services.com/Instagram - @sonja_martin1976Contact Rebecca O'Rourke atwebsite - https://www.kawarthahypnosis.com/Instagram - @kawarthahypnosis