Episode 10. Birth and Birthing; Now vs Then ~ Homebirth Australia Conference Presentation

In this episode I’m bringing you the full presentation I shared at the Homebirth Australia Conference in Adelaide on Nov 9 2025. It's a deep dive into what I have witnessed in more than three decades of working with bodies, movement and birth.

We explore why birth itself has not changed, yet our bodies absolutely have. I walk you through the way our ancestors lived and moved, how our modern lifestyle shapes the pregnant body, and why these shifts affect labour, positioning, and the entire physiology of birth.

You will hear the stories, the insights, the frustrations and the fierce clarity that have shaped my work as an Aligned and supportive birthworker and bodyworker. You will learn how tension patterns form, why alignment matters, how fascia responds to life, and how breathwork and movement can shift everything for the women and families you support.

This episode is part history lesson, part anatomy lesson, part embodiment practice, always truth telling and fully devoted to bringing birth back into the hands and wisdom of women.

Settle in, breathe with me, and let your own awareness awaken as you listen.

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Episode 9.

Em’s Birth Story: Kai’s Chosen Timing- A Sovereign & free Homebirth

Today I sit down with the beautiful Em, a Mumma from my community who birthed her first baby, Kai, at home in March 2025.

Call it a homebirth, sovereign birth, freebirth, or unassisted birth, whatever words feel right, but for Em and her husband Craig, it was about creating a birth that was deeply intentional, aligned, and fully theirs.

I had the privilege of supporting Em and Craig through their pregnancy, birth & postpartum journey, and it was incredible to witness how committed they were to preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically to bring Kai earthside in their power.

Being their first birth, Em and Craig explored many different care providers within the hospital system before coming to the realisation that the only path that felt right for them was to birth at home.

Kai chose to come a week early and it was magic. That timing meant no-one knew Em and Craig were in labour. The birth was completely undisturbed, energetically protected, and held in the most sacred way, just the way Kai had chosen it to be.

It’s the first time Em and I have had the chance to sit together and go through her birth story in full, and it was such a joy to reflect, laugh, and honour the journey. She’s articulate, passionate, and deeply clear on why this path mattered so much for her family.

I know you’re going to love this episode. If you have any questions or reflections that come up after listening, please reach out, I’d love to hear from you.

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🎙️ Episode 8. Guided breath and a Yoga Nidra meditation

Woohoo we’re at No. 8 already!

In this episode I share with you 2 easy ways to tune in and slow down. Meditation and Breathwork doesn’t have to be scary if you’ve never done it, it’s as simple as breathing!

Come and slow down, tune inwards & breathe with me!

Firstly, I guide you through a short breath practice which you can then do anywhere…

Then at 8mins in I guide you through a Yoga Nidra which is a beautiful guided and deeply relaxing full body experience.

I invite you to revisit this beautiful episode as often as you need for reconnection and total relaxation.

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As We Are Born.

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🎙️ Episode 7: Go With Whose Flow?Redefining Support & Sovereignty in Birth

In this raw and fiercely honest solo episode, I speak straight from the heart about one of the most common things I hear from birthing women: “We’re just going to go with the flow.” But what flow are you really going with?

After 16+ years of walking alongside thousands of families through birth, bodywork, education and advocacy, I’ve seen the consequences of “going with the flow” in a system designed to serve itself - not you. This episode unpacks what it truly means to birth in your own flow, why hospital policy and systemic pressure are not neutral forces, and what kind of support is actually needed to stay anchored in your sovereignty… especially when things get tough or your labour goes on longer than you expected.

We talk abandonment, coercion, regret, intuition, energetic alignment, and the kind of unwavering advocacy that doesn’t bail when the fire gets hot. If you’re preparing for birth orsupporting someone who is, then this is a must-listen.

✨ What I cover in this episode:

• Why “going with the flow” in hospital is often code for surrendering your power
• The truth about coercion, pressure, and policy in institutional birth
• What real birth support actually looks like (and how to find it)
• Tips for building your energetic birth team & staying sovereign in your decisions
• Roleplay, preparation, and the deep practice of tuning into your intuition

This is your reminder that your birth is sacred, and you deserve to be held in it fiercely, fully, and without compromise.

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Episode 6:Addressing perceived risks of Homebirth (featuring my conversation with Deija)

This episode is a little different… because I’m in the guest seat. My beautiful Mumma client and friend Deija invited me onto her podcast to talk about everything we wish women knew about birth.

Together we unmask the hidden risks of hospital birth, name the trauma that’s too often normalised, and reclaim the power and possibility of physiological birth at home.

I share my own story (which you’ve heard a bit of before) how I went from system-led trauma to deep remembrance, how I found healing, and why I’m so passionate about guarding the sacred birth portal.

We talk about what the system gets wrong, and why birth is never just a medical event. We also delve into what I think and hear are the most common misconceptions around birthing at home.

✨ In this episode:

· What I wish every woman knew about hospital birth

· My journey from trauma to sovereignty

· How supporting homebirth became my healing path

· Why physiological birth is your birthright

If you’ve ever feltthat birth could be more… that’s because it is. This one’s for the remembering.

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🎙️ Episode 5. A Space Left Behind: The Gaping Hollow of Postpartum

Today’s episode is tender, truthful and might just put words to something you haven’t been able to name. We’re diving into what no one tells you about the moments, days, and weeks after birth: the sacred separation, the ache, the void, and the quiet unraveling of who you were.

We’ll explore the space left behind when your baby is no longer inside you… the invisible grief of the maiden self… and why even the most empowered, undisturbed births can leave you feeling hollow and undone.

This is not about sadness or shame, rather it’s about honouring the transformation. About naming what’s been unnamed. And remembering: you are not broken, you are being reborn.

If you're still pregnant, listen in and revisit after baby is here.

And if you’ve already crossed the threshold, know this space is sacred. You’re not alone in it.

Let’s breathe through it, together.

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🎙️ Ep 4. - A deeper dive into my Postpartum Healing Path

What Got Me Through (and What Might Help You Too)

In this unscripted episode, I take you deeper into my own healing journey; the layers I didn’t share in my birth story, the ones that really carried me through.

I had no plan when I hit record. I simply trusted the nudge from Spirit that this was what needed to be shared today. And what poured out was a collection of the most impactful tools, shifts, and support systems that helped me navigate postnatal depression, hormonal imbalance, and the long, winding path back to myself.

This episode is a vulnerable download of what’s actually helped me sustain wellbeing over the past two decades. And it’s my hope that it might support you too—whether you’re preparing for birth, healing after it, or just wanting to feel like yourself again.

I speak about:

✨ Hormone health and how my hormone imbalance impacted me early on

✨ My journey through antidepressants- and how I weaned off with support

✨ The soul-changing gift of yoga, movement, and breath

✨ Magnesium, and other amazing nutritional supplements

✨The power of music, and why I still sleep with an iPod under my pillow

✨ Why the “right” mums group matters, and what to do if you haven’t found yours yet

✨ Support circles, bodywork, and not sweating the small stuff (hello socks on the floor)

✨ Plus, the self-care routines I still live by today 20 years on

This is a story of becoming. Of building a toolkit, layer by layer.

And of realising you don’t need to do it all at once - just one change at a time.

Thank you for being here, whether you’re new or have been walking with me for years.

This is for you.

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EPISODE 3: You Know More Than You Think

In this soul-nourishing episode, I’m here to gently remind you of something you may have forgotten…

✨ You already know more than you think. ✨

We live in a world where we’re constantly told what to do—especially in pregnancy and birth. From unsolicited advice to institutional pressure, it can feel like we need to outsource all our decisions just to feel safe.

But what if the deepest wisdom is already within you?

Together, we explore how herd mentality can override our instincts, and how to begin unlearning so you can reconnect with your own inner knowing. I’ll walk you through how simple it can be to return to yourself—starting with the breath—and share my favourite “Yoga Snacks” to help you find presence in the cracks of a busy day.

Because birth isn’t something to be handed over.
It’s something to remember—body, mind, and soul.

So take a deep breath, let the world fall away for a moment, and let’s come back to the truth that your body knows.
You know.
You always have.

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