Episode Summary: In this deeply personal and transformative episode, I sit down with my amazing doula, Marianne Nijeboer, to share my home birth experience and the immense value of having a doula by my side. From navigating fears and emotional breakthroughs to fully surrendering to the birth process, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and raw reflections.
✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
- What a doula really does and how they support not just birth, but the emotional and spiritual journey into motherhood
- How birth is more than just a physical event—it’s a transformation
- The fears I thought I didn’t have and how Marianne helped me uncover them
- How our own birth experiences impact the way we give birth
- Breaking through subconscious fears and conditioning around birth and pain
- The role of surrender and trust in both birth and life
- My step-by-step birth story—from early contractions to the beautiful arrival of our baby girl
- The unexpected emotional shock after birth and how I processed it
- The importance of choosing the right doula for your unique journey
- How birth and eating disorder recovery have surprising similarities
Why You Should Listen: If you’re pregnant, considering working with a doula, or just fascinated by the power of the mind-body connection, this episode is for you! It’s an intimate and unfiltered look at birth as a sacred experience, challenging the fear-based conditioning we often inherit.
Key Takeaways:
- Birth is not something to be feared—it’s an incredible, primal, and deeply intuitive process
- Unlearning old beliefs and conditioning is crucial to shaping your own birth experience
- Surrender and trust are the most powerful tools in both birth and healing
- Having the right support system, including a doula, can make all the difference
Resources & Links:
Connect with Marianne Nijeboer: https://serendipity-geboortebegeleiding.nl/
My recommended resources for a positive birth experience: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/
My birth video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDOv1a8IOzr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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