057 | Transformed by Birth | with Dr. Britta Bushnell

Dr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting, and host of the new podcast, Transformed. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. Britta's work focuses on the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Using a grounded, honest, and playful approach, she helps parents navigate birth and parenthood with strength, confidence, and a deep connection as a couple.In this episode of Mother the Mother:Dr. Bushnell’s approach to working with her clientsThe spiritual side of parenthoodLoving advice for parents on the precipice of birth & new parenthoodHow mythological tales are being embodied todayAllowing space for your dark and negative emotionsThis show is supported by:BetterHelp | This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are struggling, please go to (trybetterhelp.com/mother) and receive 10% off your first month.ClearStem | Visit clearstemskincare.com/ and enter code MTM at checkout for $10 off of product orders. For 15% off of their Ditch Your Acne course, visit clearstem-skincare.mykajabi.com/custom-homepage and use code MTMNed | Visit helloned.com/MTM or enter code MTM at checkout for 15% off your first order + free shipping!Follow Dr. Bushnell:Website: brittabushnell.comInstagram: @brittabushnellphdFacebook:  Britta Bushnell, PhDBook: Transformed by BirthPodcast: TransformedThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions