Relinquishing Control

Lara Elliott is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who teaches integrative healing techniques such as reiki and meditation. She works with clients individually and in groups as well as leads trainings worldwide. She resides with her family in Ojai, California.To find out more about Lara Elliott and her offerings, please visit https://www.laraelliotthealing.com.*This episode is not medical advice.1:40 Wanting to be a mother2:24 Lara’s childhood in Germany7:21 Lara’s father’s role in her and her siblings’ births9:30 Stories of her own birth12:35 Lara’s conception journey, miscarriages, and postpartum19:25 Doulas and Claire’s birth24:42 Finding a delivery doctor29:57 Lara’s birth journey and why she has a cesarean32:16 Everyone’s birth journey is unique and valuable36:36 Attachment to outcomes versus what feels right40:34 Relinquishing control and relaxationwww.keelysemler.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keelysemler.substack.com/subscribe