Who do you turn to for advice during pregnancy, birth, and motherhood — and how do you know if their influence is truly supportive?

In this episode, I share what I’ve noticed over 13 years of making my own choices and supporting other women: that our state of being, our past experiences, and our core values shape who we allow to influence us. Together, we’ll explore the three main ways we receive influence — from directly asking for advice, from long-term relationships, and from following broader movements — and I’ll walk you through a simple litmus test to help you discern whether guidance is actually serving you.

You’ll learn how to notice:

• If someone can hold space for nuance (instead of being rigid or dogmatic)
• Where they’re really coming from — love and empowerment, or fear and trauma
• How advice lands in your body: expansive and supportive, or contracting and limiting

At the end of the day, there’s no single “right” way to give birth. There is only your way — and your inner wisdom will always guide you if you let it.

Most women prepare for birth by perfecting their birth plan, choosing the “right” provider, or practicing breathing techniques...but the most overlooked tool for a positive, empowered birth is your nervous system. In this episode, you’ll discover how nervous system regulation can help you move from fear, anxiety, or self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and presence during natural birth. We’ll share what the nervous sytem is, why it makes such a big difference in birth preparation and break down the 3 main nervous system states, and discuss how to return to safety in your body; So you can trust yourself, connect deeply with your baby, and lead your birth with calm and confidence.

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What if the secret to preparing for natural birth... isn’t about the birth at all?

In this first episode, Jess shares the one thing she wishes every woman knew before giving birth... it's the piece that’s often overlooked in the checklists, courses, and planning guides.

Whether you’re birthing in the system, outside of it, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a refreshing, grounded, and deeply spiritual perspective.

Learn why your nervous system, intuition, and inner foundation matter far more than your birth plan - and how to begin preparing from the inside out today.

This episode is for the woman who’s craving more than a strategy — she’s ready for a transformation.

✨ Want personalized support on your birth journey?
DM Jess on Instagram @bornknowinglove or email her at bornknowinglove@gmail.com for a free resource or to book a clarity consultation.