From IVF, to connecting with an egg donor, to dealing with challenges in pregnancy, Danielle shares the ups and downs of her journey of concieving her daughter at age 45. She offers amazing insights to mindset shifts that lead to empowerment among the most challenging moments.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• Mindset shifts that helped through a 5 year fertility journey
• Finding providers who will partner with you authentically
• Creating boundaries with friends and family through the journey
• Dealing with challenging test results during pregnancy
• Addressing birth fears and stigma around cesarean birth
• Creating an intentional induction plan
• Embracing change during labor

Trigger warning: mention of sexual assault

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Check out Danielle Day’s blog Warrior by Day

Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

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Choosing where you give birth is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make in your birth journey. It's easy to make choices based on convenience or recommendations, but what if those decisions are founded on outdated or incomplete information? In this episode, we will uncover the real factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or birth location to ensure a positive and empowering birth experience.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• Why your choice REALLY matters
• Understadning the role of hospital culture and policy
• Key considerations when selecting a hospital for your birth

Trigger warning: discussion of coercion during pregnancy and labor

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Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> Episode 56: 4 Ways to Avoid Coercion and have a Empowering Pregnancy and Birth

>> Episode 48: Is Your Due Date Wrong? How An Incorrect Due Date Can Impact Your Birth

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Understanding energetics of birth and it’s healing capacity with author Tami Kent.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• How to become more aware of your own energy field
• Using your breath as a healing modality
• Techniques to access the energy in your womb
• Birth as an energetic portal

Trigger warning: gendered language

You can learn more about Tami’s work and her books at www.wildfeminine.com

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Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

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What if I told you that some things your doctor says during labor might not be for your safety, but rather to maintain a sense of control? Today, we’re unpacking the complex topic of informed consent and coercive practices in childbirth. Understanding these nuances can drastically change your birth experience.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• How to identify coercive strategies
• 4 ways to avoid coercion by leaning into informed consent
• Advocacy techniques to help you in pregnancy and labor
• Steps to protect your autonomy in labor

Trigger warning: discussion of coercion during pregnancy and labor

Don’t forget to check out the blog post

Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> Episode 54. Is It Safe to Eat and Drink During Labor? Unpacking the Evidence and Controversy

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Learn mind-body approaches to getting pregnant without it taking over your life with Spenser Brassard, Certified Life Coach, Top-Rated Podcast Host and Author.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• How Spenser navigated a 8 year infertility journey
• Practical steps to integrate mindfulness into your fertility journey
• How to combat perfectionism and address shaming tendencies
• Finding our identify when we are trying or not trying to conceive
• Addressing the fear of the unknown

Trigger warning: gendered language

You can connect with Spenser on Istagram @spenserbrassard

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Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

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Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t” eat or have to stick to clear fluids duirng labor? Is this evidence-based? Let’s unpack the research so you can make a choice that is best for you.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t eat or drink during labor
• What are the risks and benefits of eating during labor
• How to navigate hospital policies that say you can’t eat of drink during labor
• Labor snack recommendations

Trigger warning: discussion of risk of death associated with aspiration

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Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> Evidence Based Birth Article on Eating and Drinking During Labor

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There are things you can do in pregnancy that will help yoe prepare for a smoother birth. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about how to prepare for a smoother birth.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• How baby’s position can mead to a smoother birth
• Myths about pelvic anatomy and “narrow hips”
• How to prepare pelvic floor muscles for birth
• How to push to avoid tearing
• The truth about Kegels in pregnancy
• Simple posture changes that will make birth easier

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You can find more about Lynn’s work below:

Websites: Educational Platform: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/

Clinical Practice: https://centerforbirthhealing.com/

Directory for Practitioners Trained by Lynn : https://directory.instituteforbirthhealing.com/

Resources mentioned:

>> YOUTUBE: How to Massage your C-Section Scar

>> YOUTUBE: Close the Pelvic Bones After Birth

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> Rost Moves Mamas App

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Ready to learn how you can harness the power of your mind to ride the waves of labor and reduce pain? Altered states of consciousness have been widely studied in labor and they can help us naviate birth with more ease

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• What are altered state of consciousness and how do they relate to labor
• How to access altered state of consciousness in labor
• What can disrupt your meditative state
• The science behind altered state of consciousness and why they work to reduce pain
• What you can do in pregnancy to optimize altered state of consciousness during labor

Check out episode 4 for more information about how to cultivate a more blissful birth environment which can enhance altered state of consciousness during labor.

Don’t forget to check out the blog post

Resources mentioned:

>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide

>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class

>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth

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