#50 | 5 Things I'd Do Differently If I Were Giving Birth in 2025
Episode description
What would I do differently if I gave birth in 2025? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 powerful shifts I’d make—beyond the usual advice—to transform your birth experience and postpartum recovery. From protecting your mental health to trusting your body’s wisdom and creating a sacred postpartum bubble, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, do less, and reconnect with what truly matters during pregnancy and birth.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – The Truth About Birth in 2025
00:36 – Why Today’s Birth Culture Is Overwhelming Moms
01:35 – Intro to the Episode: 5 Things I'd Do Differently in 2025
02:42 – A Personal Update: Meditation Retreat & Mental Health
04:48 – Biggest Sale of the Year for Pain Free Birth
06:46 – Struggling with Anxiety, Brain Fog & Burnout
08:54 – The Transformation from Meditation
11:03 – Mental Health Matters More Than Ever for Moms
14:57 – Why Slowing Down Isn’t Optional Anymore
16:02 – Birth Tip #1: Prioritize Mental & Emotional Health
19:39 – Birth Tip #2: Do Less (And Let Go of the Baby Registry Pressure)
22:01 – Birth Tip #3: Your Body is Wise—Trust It
30:02 – Birth Tip #4: It's Okay to Be Scared—But Don’t Stay There
36:12 – A Word on Programming & Rewriting Your Beliefs About Birth
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