In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Laura shares her journey of transformation, exploring the sacred and mystical aspects of womanhood, motherhood, and the path to healing. She opens up about her struggles with menstrual pain, the emotional impact of pregnancy and birth, and the profound shift that occurred when she embraced her cyclical nature.
Through candid reflections, she unravels the complexities of childbirth, from her homebirth desires to an unexpected emergency caesarean, and the lasting emotional scars from that experience.
Through personal musings, Laura opens up about the struggles, emotions, and revelations she encountered during her transition into motherhood—while weaving in the wisdom and teachings of some of the most influential voices in the field of birth and maternal care.
Throughout the episode, you'll hear reflections on the work of midwives and birth advocates like Rachelle Seliga and her training INNATE Traditions, Tami Lynn Kent, Michel Odent, Liliana Lammers, Pam England and Whapio from The Matrona. Their wisdom and insights have shaped Laura's understanding of the deep, often unseen, shifts that happen within the female body and psyche during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This podcast is for mothers, soon-to-be mothers, and those supporting the maternal journey, providing an honest space to acknowledge the pain, beauty, and ongoing evolution of womanhood after birth.
Expect to be inspired, comforted, and perhaps even moved to tears as you listen to Laura’s reflections on transformation, grief, and the sacred journey of becoming a mother. This is a podcast that is not afraid to dive into the messiness of motherhood—where the beauty of the process is held in the same space as the grief and the challenges, reminding us that we are all part of a larger, collective story.
This episode is a raw invitation for women to reconnect with their bodies, trust their intuition, and heal from past experiences.
Join Laura as she offers deep insights into the importance of storytelling, community support, and honouring the sacred process of birth. Women are encouraged to share their stories, feel seen, and find empowerment in their own journey.
Praise and highlight for my mentors and teachers
Rachelle Seliga https://www.innatetraditions.com/
Tami Lynn Kent https://www.wildfeminine.com/
Michel Odent & Liliana Lammers https://www.paramanadoula.com/about.php
Pam England https://birthstorymedicine.com/
Whapio https://www.thematrona.com/
You can contact me by email lauraguinnane@gmail.com
Instagram @lauraguinnane
Substack https://substack.com/@martyrtoembodiedmother
Laura is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, holistic birth practices, and cyclical living. With a background in yoga and a deep connection to the feminine, she has journeyed through a transformative path of healing from both physical and emotional trauma. Laura’s personal experiences, including her journey through an intense, unmedicated homebirth that turned into an emergency caesarean, have led her to explore and share the importance of women reclaiming their bodies, voices, and power.
Currently, she is studying under the guidance of an elder midwife, aiming to deepen her knowledge in holistic birth midwifery. Laura’s mission is to support women in making informed, empowered choices for their births and beyond, offering a space for healing and self-discovery through Birth Story Medicine and other transformative modalities.
