How do you return to your natural strength in a world that’s made you forget it?In this deeply grounding episode, Houyem Mahfoudhi, prenatal and postnatal coach, birth doula, and herbalist, joins Paula to explore the power, wisdom, and healing hidden in womanhood.Born in France to Tunisian parents, Houyem shares how her multicultural roots shaped her sense of belonging and her connection to nature. After years in the corporate world, it was motherhood that brought her back to her body and to the realization that women are far more capable than they are often made to believe.She speaks about the truth of childbirth, the sacredness of postpartum, and how herbalism helps women reconnect with balance, trust, and intuition. Together, Paula and (Name) discuss fear, fertility, and the quiet resilience that grows when a woman learns to trust herself again.We talk about:✔️ Houyem's journey from corporate life to becoming a doula✔️ How to shift from fear to trust during birth✔️ The real experience of home birth in Dubai✔️ Postpartum healing and identity after motherhood✔️ Herbalism and how nature supports balance✔️ Fertility, emotions, and alignment✔️ Why motherhood teaches true resilienceThis one is about coming home to your body, your intuition, and your truth. 🌿#motherhood #birth #herbalism #postpartum #feminineenergy #resilience #portraitsbypaulamac #womenshealth #selfgrowthFollow us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastportraits_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portraits_podcastFollow Houyem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houyem/Chapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Em’s upbringing and her connection to culture and nature07:00 From corporate life to conscious conception10:00 Redefining birth and trusting the body15:00 The first natural birth experience in Canada18:00 Home birth in Dubai and the power of presence23:00 Understanding fear and reclaiming confidence33:00 The emotional reality of postpartum43:00 Everyday herbalism and healing from within48:00 Fertility, balance, and inner alignment55:00 Redefining strength and womanhood
