My body will not forget this

Welcome to Season 3 of the Resilient Birth podcast. In this episode, Sarah shares her personal reaction to the current political climate in which women's voices seem increasingly devalued, and men who have been accused of sexual misconduct are allowed into the heart of government. This is a raw and vulnerable sharing in which a sense of loss and helplessness is held alongside the hope that listeners, who perhaps also feel that their body will not forget this, will feel less alone. Justine and Sarah reflect on the emotional weight of motherhood and trauma in the current political climate, particularly regarding women's rights, voices, and the implications for future generations. Through personal anecdotes and a discussion of a quote from an op-ed by Danielle Campoarmor, https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pete-hegseth-confirmed-defense-secretary-assault-allegations-rcna189168 , they emphasize the importance of speaking up even when it feels scary and the ongoing importance of your voice and the story your have to tell. On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals. Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic. Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience. Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence and is currently doing a Masters in Counselling. Learn more about Sarah and Justine's course called Trauma Informed Fundamentals here: https://resilient-birth.mykajabi.com/traumainformedfundamentals   Keywords: politics, motherhood, trauma, women's rights, cultural backlash, future generations, collective grief, speaking up, freedom of speech, accusations of sexual misconduct, confirmation hearings. Takeaways: Cultural backlash against women's rights is palpable. The future for children feels uncertain amidst political turmoil. Speaking out is scary and important. The importance of community and shared experiences. Voices of women must be amplified in political discourse. The journey of motherhood is political.   Sound Bites "My body will not forget this." "I can feel the intensity of your rawness." "Where do we go from here?" "We can only turn a blind eye for so long." "Freedom of speech feels scary to speak." "How do you rise up in the darkness?"   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:24 Reflections on Political Climate and Motherhood 04:06 The Impact of Trauma on Women 10:27 Cultural Backlash and Women's Voices 12:11 Imagining the Future for Our Children 17:11 Collective Trauma and Personal Grief 24:25 Finding Hope Amidst Darkness 27:25 The Importance of Speaking Up Even When it is Scary 33:25 Concluding Thoughts on Collective Voices