Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Talk Birth! I’m your host, Amanda — a doula, childbirth educator, mom of three, and a total birth nerd. In this debut episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast, my personal birth story, and why I believe birth doesn’t have to be scary.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, your seventh, trying to conceive, or just passionate about birth — you are so welcome here.
In This Episode:
- 🎙️ Why I started Let’s Talk Birth and what you can expect from future episodes
- 🧠 How fear impacts labor — and why it doesn’t have to be this way
- 💬 The power of real, raw birth stories to inform and inspire
- 🩺 My first birth experience: a vulnerable, honest look at how it shaped my calling as a doula
- 🧡 The emotional and physical sides of labor — and why both matter
- 💡 The difference between doulas and midwives (and why I wish I knew that sooner)
- 💌 A safe space to ask the “awkward” questions you’re too nervous to ask your provider
Key Takeaways:
- Fear brings pain. One of the biggest barriers to a positive birth experience is fear, and this podcast aims to dispel it.
- Birth is birth. Home, hospital, unmedicated, or epidural — there is no shame in how you bring your baby into the world.
- You deserve emotional support. Labor isn’t just physical. Mental and emotional preparation are just as important.
- You were made for this. Truly. You are more capable than you know.
Resources Mentioned:
- 📘 Free eBook: The 5 Steps to a Fear-Free Birth
- Packed with mindset tools and calming techniques to help you feel confident and prepared for labor.
- ❓ Submit Your Anonymous Birth Questions Here
- No question is too embarrassing or off-limits. My sister Kirsten (also a doula!) and I will answer them in upcoming episodes — judgment-free.
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