In today’s episode, I chat with listener Abbie, who shares the beautiful and inspiring story of her first birth. Abbie’s journey is a powerful reminder that positive and empowering first births do happen — and they can go exactly to plan! Abbie and her partner immersed themselves in hypnobirthing education, listening to the podcast and taking my Essentials Course , which helped them feel informed, prepared, and calm going into birth. From navigating early labour at home with candles and baths to...
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Season 10Ep. 10
In this episode, Maddie shares the story of her first birth; planned as a home birth but ultimately ending in a calm and empowering caesarean. Diagnosed with polyhydramnios during pregnancy, Maddie went into labour and experienced a week of intense contractions that weren’t progressing. After being dismissed at hospital and told it was early labour, she trusted her instincts and returned a few days later, this time insisting on further assessment. Faced with pressure to induce, Maddie stood firm...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I’m joined by listener Katie, a first-time mum who laboured for a long time at home but ultimately ended up giving birth in hospital due to the presence of meconium in her waters. Katie shares her beautiful and empowering story, walking us through her mindset as she prepared for a home birth and how she navigated the unexpected changes with calm and confidence. Even though her plans changed, she felt in control and supported throughout, thanks to her...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 10Ep. 8
In today’s episode, listener Nanouk shares her journey through prenatal depression and labour induction, and how hypnobirthing helped her stay calm and confident. She discusses the emotional challenges of induction and the power of breathing and mindset to manage fear. Key Points: Coping with prenatal depression Navigating labour induction Using hypnobirthing to stay relaxed and trust your body If you’re experiencing prenatal depression, remember you’re not alone — help is available. Here are so...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 10Ep. 7
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I speak with Katie, a listener and first-time mum, who shares her remarkable journey from planning an elective cesarean due to intense fear of childbirth to ultimately having a spontaneous, physiological birth in a birth center. Katie candidly discusses how hypnobirthing techniques, daily podcast listening, and mindset shifts helped her overcome fear, cancel her cesarean, and trust her body’s incredible capabilities. This uplifting story is a perfect...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min•Season 10Ep. 6
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emy, a listener who shares her beautifully calm and instinct-led first birth story. Originally from Sweden and now living in Bristol, Emy talks about how hypnobirthing helped her prepare mentally, release fear, and embrace the unknowns of birth with confidence and positivity. From early surges at home to a magical birthing suite experience, Emy’s story is full of empowering moments, supportive instincts, and wonderful reminders of how important it is to trust yo...
May 26, 2025•50 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Episode Summary: In this solo episode, I dive into one of the most common questions I'm asked: Is hypnobirthing enough? If you've completed a course or are thinking about starting one, this episode is essential listening. I explore what hypnobirthing teaches you, why it's a powerful foundation, but also why it’s just the beginning of truly preparing for a positive birth experience. I unpack how deeper education, regular practice, and understanding the maternity system are key to feeling empowere...
May 19, 2025•12 min•Season 10Ep. 4
In today's episode, I welcomed on listener Sarah who shared the story of her unplanned caesarean and why it was so positive for her. Thank you Sarah! Thank you to Wild Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. For 50% off for three months, visit www. wildnutrition.com/ hypnobirthing To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast a...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 18
One Way or a Mother is a brand new long-form narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The popular Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each ten episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes along with it. Interviews feature the expectant mother along with husbands, parents, doctors, doulas, and surrogates. In season one, listeners meet Arianna, pregnant with baby number two after a less than empowered first birth experience. Follow ...
Apr 28, 2025•27 min
On today's episode, I welcomed back on Dr Elliot Berlin to have a chat with me about the importance of feeling empowered for birth. How can we do that? A big thank you to Dr Elliot for taking the time to speak to me. Thank you to Wild Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. For 50% off for three months, visit www. wildnutrition.com/ hypnobirthing Visit the Informed Pregnancy Plus website here https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Follow Dr Berlin on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/doctorberl...
Apr 21, 2025•50 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Hello and welcome back to a brand new season of The Hypnobirthing Podcast. In today's episode I am joined by Leanne from Doula Diary as she shares her empowering HBAC story. A big thank you to Leanne for joining me! Thank you to Wild Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. For 50% off for three months, visit www.wildnutrition.com/hypnobirthing To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurt...
Apr 07, 2025•52 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Thank you so much to Alice for sharing the beautiful story of her unexpected HBAC following a previous caesarean. Alice so kindly has offered to share some meditations with you to help you through your pregnancy and labour. To get a copy of these meditations please send Alice a DM on Instagram (link below) and she will send them directly to you free of charge. Follow Alive on Instagram here www.instagram.com/alicesaritherapy To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest....
Feb 24, 2025•44 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Today's episode is a peaceful birth rehearsal guided relaxation written and read by myself. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book r...
Feb 10, 2025•10 min•Season 9Ep. 9
On today's episode, I welcomed on listener Laure to talk about her incredibly positive accidental home birth! Thank you so much to Laure for sharing her story. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book...
Jan 27, 2025•51 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Today's episode is a beautiful home birth story, told by Remi who describes her experience as pain free. It is a really beautiful story, I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest ...
Jan 13, 2025•51 min•Season 9Ep. 7
In today's episode, I welcomes on listener Ruby to talk about her positive VBAC with her back to back baby! Thank you so much Ruby. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book recommendations here https:...
Dec 30, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 5
In today's episode I welcomed on freebirth doula Samantha Gadsden to chat all about freebirth. What is it? Is it safe? Why are people choosing it? Thanks so much to Samantha for taking the time to chat to me. Follow Sam on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthagadsdendoula/ Join Sam's Facebook Groups: Home Birth Support Group UK The Village To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.the...
Dec 16, 2024•46 min•Season 9Ep. 5
A big thank you to listener Kyra who shares her amazing home birth story. After suffering a 3rd degree tear during her first labour, Kyra was determined to not tear second time. Kyra also talks us through some of the wonderful products she makes with her skincare company Lavender Meadows. Thank you so much Kyra. FOR 25% OFF LAVENDER MEADOWS PRODUCTS, USE CODE HYPNOBIRTHING25 AT THE CHECKOUT. https://lavendermeadowsco.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMeadowsCo https://www.instagram.com/lave...
Dec 02, 2024•57 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Trigger Warning: talk of stillbirth. In today's episode I welcomed on listener Louise to talk about her incredibly positive birth after experiencing a late stillbirth a year earlier. This is such an important topic and Louise's courage and strength really comes through as she talks about both of her births. Thank you to Louise for sharing. If you would like support or more information on stillbirth please visit https://www.sands.org.uk/ To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.the...
Nov 18, 2024•36 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Thank you so much to today's guest, Aly McClain who came and chatted about the 4 lessons she learnt from her own birthing experiences. Please don't forget to subscribe, review and share the podcast! Follow Aly on Instagram here www.instagram.com/peacefulhomebirth Find Aly's podcast The Peaceful Homebirth Podcast on all main podcast platforms To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurtu...
Nov 05, 2024•50 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Hello and welcome back to season 9 of The Hypnobirthing Podcast. I have missed you all! In today's episode I am discussing why positive birth stories are so important. Join me as I explore why these stories matter, how they can influence your mindset, and how to find them in a sea of information. If you are enjoying the podcast please do subscribe, review and share! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please v...
Oct 21, 2024•15 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Today's episode is the final episode of this season, thank you so much to all my listeners and guests! The podcast will be taking a short break but will be back in October 2024. Today's guest is VBAC Educator, Ashley Winning. We chatted about VBACs and HBACs and how they are a really great, safe option for many women wanting to give birth vaginally after having a caesarean. Follow Ashley here https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/ To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenur...
Sep 02, 2024•49 min•Season 8Ep. 12
In today's episode I chatted to listener Jenna about her amazing VBAC! Jenna had a scheduled caesarean with her first baby due to unforeseen medical reasons, so second time around she really wanted to achieve a VBAC and spoiler - she did! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now b...
Aug 19, 2024•44 min•Season 8Ep. 11
This is such an important episode whether you have experience past birth trauma or are planning your birth and aiming to avoid it. Dr Jenna chatted to me about what birth trauma is, how can we help avoid it and what can we do if we experience it. Follow Dr Jenna on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenna.psychologist/ Find her website here https://www.drjennapsychologist.com/ To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Thank you so much to Olivia for sharing the story of her first baby born at home! I know these stories are so popular with you guys, so I hope you enjoy! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book recom...
Jul 22, 2024•48 min•Season 8Ep. 9
In today's episode I was delighted to welcome on Alex Burner, owner of The Original Birth Connection and my own doula mentor to talk about the importance of the postnatal period. Why don't we pay it much attention and why are boundaries so important during this time? Alex has kindly gifted my listeners 10% off doula training courses with The Original Birth Connection. Visit https://www.theoriginalbirthconnection.co.uk and at the checkout mention PODCAST10 if paying in full or PODCAST5 if paying ...
Jul 08, 2024•51 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Thank you so much to Emily for chatting to me about her incredible home birth. Emily has a high BMI and really wanted to give birth at home, she listened to her body and did just this! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurtur...
Jun 24, 2024•56 min•Season 8Ep. 7
In today's episode I was delighted to welcome back Bethany Ford. Bethany has been on the podcast before to talk about pelvic floor but this time she was here to chat about exercising in pregnancy. For more information on Bethany's Pilates programme and for a discount visit here (use code NURTURE10) https://www.bethanyford.com/online For Bethany's blog post about exercise during pregnancy visit here https://www.bethanyford.com/blog/2024/4/18/kra91zcoxf9i5cjo7k9swzlkphntzp Follow Bethany on Instag...
Jun 10, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 5
In today's episode, I welcomed on Hanna to share the story of the birth of her first baby. Thank you so much Hanna for sharing your story! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here https://tinyurl.com/2dhp2xf3 If you have benefi...
May 27, 2024•50 min•Ep. 17
It was time for a revisit of one of my most popular episodes - What is Hypnobirthing? Originally recorded over 4 years ago I wanted to give it a bit of a refresh. I hope you enjoy! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here https...
May 13, 2024•9 min•Season 8Ep. 4
