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The Awakened Midwife PodcastWhen Birth Happens Quickly- Bek’s Phenomenal Birthing StoriesIn this episode I am joined by the talented & lovely Bek, Artist, children’s book author & illustrator, Thermomix demonstrator, and mother. Bek’s children’s book “ABC Naturally me” is sure to be a hit with your family. She very graciously opens up about her birthing journeys; from hospital births to giving birth not once but TWICE without knowing she was in labour at home. Her stories are truely phenomenal and show us the vast power & innate knowledge our bodies hold to birth our babies. I am forever grateful for women like Bek who are open to sharing their birthing and mother...2023-07-0151 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastAware Parenting with Steph FleetonThis special episode is an interview with Steph, the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts® which is a multi-service community supporting children, families and educators. She is a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Childhood Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven (registered Family Day Care) alongside her husband, Lukas to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to b...2023-06-181h 05The Awakened Midwife PodcastPart 2: Conversations with Midwife Corryn.Welcome back to part 2 of the exclusive conversation I had with Corryn, an Aussie midwife who has worked inside and outside the system. In this episode we share some wisdom about medical error, child safety & services, maternity care reform and what that looks like in other countries, as well as a little about our own birthing choices as midwives who freebirthed. Be sure to sign up to the newsletter on my website to gain exclusive access to The Ultimate Guide to Birthing in Power; opening for enrolments soon. If you would like to be interviewed on the podcast, or would...2023-05-311h 06The Awakened Midwife PodcastInsight from inside “the system”: My interview with CorrynPart 1 of an exclusive interview with Corryn, an experienced midwife who has worked in the maternity care system, as well as outside of it. She has attended births in the hospital, at home, along with having freebirthed her own babies as well. We discuss things we have learned & realisations we’ve had as midwives who believe there’s a “better way” to provide midwifery care. Part 2 coming soon. Make sure you subscribe to the mailing list for early access & discounts to The Ultimate Guide to Birthing in Power. All the info at www.theawakenedmidwife.com.au2023-05-3050 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast34. Midwifery, Birth Trauma & Empowering Birthing Women with Alice GiltrowSend us a textIn this week’s episode, I am excited to introduce you to Alice Giltrow. A Mum of 3, Midwife, Birth Educator and founder of @theawakenedmidwife. Alice shares her story into midwidfery, her own birth trauma and the disconnections she has noticed in the medical system.We also discuss:* Building our own intuition and trusting our ourselves and our body* Navigating the medical system* Midwifery and birth through the ages* Birth trauma* Supporting our body* Plus so much moreWhere to Find Alice:2023-02-051h 01The Awakened Midwife PodcastGuilt in Parenthood + oral function, nasal breathing & dental issues +Final weeks of my pregnancyThis episode is a special one! I share how my final weeks of this pregnancy have been + what’s been going on for us. My son had surgery yesterday & I speak about guilt in parenthood. The dentist I mentioned is Dr Shereen Lim. Her book Breathe, Sleep, Thrive is excellent. Here’s a link to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/drshereenlim2022-10-0748 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastWorld Breastfeeding WeekSome myth busting, and golden nuggets about all things breastfeeding! Here’s where you can get support for your breastfeeding journey- by asking your local midwives & community who your local Lactation Consultant is, and from the following resources. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au (Australian Breastfeeding Association ph- 1800mum2mum), https://www.llli.org (La Leche League International), The Milk Meg, Holistic Lactation, Pinkie McKay.2022-08-0346 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastStop asking for permission & JUST DO IT+ an interesting story about cats…In this episode I read you an interesting story about cats…. And why we need to stop asking for permission, just do the thing we want to do. I also touch on the inner journey of pregnancy & birth. I also drop some details about my upcoming manifestation course! Be sure to follow me on social media (@awakenedmidwife on Insta and The Awakened Midwife on fbook). You can send me a PM or email me alicegiltrow@protonmail.com to get early access & a special listener discount to my new manifestation course launching soon.2022-07-2439 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastHappy International Midwives Day!In this episode, I answer some common questions about midwifery: what is a midwife, how does one become a midwife, and what is midwifery regulation and is it a good thing? That last one I explain but leave it up to you to decide! Sending love to all the midwives out there today, all the student midwives and all the birth keepers. All my love, Alice xx2022-05-0526 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastMother Blessing: what is it and why does it differ to a traditional “baby shower”In this episode we deep dive mother blessings- what are they, why would someone choose this over a baby shower and what they usually are made up of! I have also done a live on Instagram about this, so check that out if you are a visual learner. The meditation I mentioned is “letter to the women of the world” by Sarah Blondin. You can listen here: https://youtu.be/6hxGvKxcQUI2022-03-0341 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastHyperemesis Gravidum: more than “just” morning sickness. My first pregnancy journeyThis week I share my first pregnancy journey with my son Cameron. I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum with his pregnancy- severe morning sickness. I share what I learnt, how I coped and my tips and tricks on preventing it next time (hint- get on top of your mineral deficiencies). Stay tuned for Cameron’s birth story- coming soon. Here is the link to the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy document from NPS I mentioned: https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/treatment-of-nausea-and-vomiting-in-pregnancy.2022-02-1746 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastEarly Birth: a story of loss & grief following MiscarriageThis episode is close to my heart, where I share my recent early birth experience birthing my baby at 5 weeks gestation. I talk about my experience of the process & how I am healing the grief and trauma. Trigger warning: discussion of bleeding, miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, Covid 19 pandemic affecting healthcare access.2022-02-1035 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastEpisode 2: Hyperemesis Gravidum: more than Morning Sickness. My first pregnancy journeyThis week I share my first pregnancy journey with my son Cameron. I had Hyperemesis Gravidum with his pregnancy- severe morning sickness. I share what I learnt, how I coped and my tips and tricks on preventing it next time (hint- get on top of your mineral deficiencies). Stay tuned for Cameron’s birth story- coming soon. Here is the link to the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy document from NPS I mentioned: https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/treatment-of-nausea-and-vomiting-in-pregnancy.2022-01-2444 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastWelcome to the Awakened Midwife Podcast! Let me introduce myselfMy first ever episode! Listen in to learn who I am, and why I do what I do! I share some lush goss about little old me. Remember to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. All my love, Alice2022-01-1844 minThe Awakened Midwife PodcastThe Awakened Midwife Podcast (Trailer)2022-01-1700 min