Best Hope Works A Surrogacy Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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7 | Clint Davis Building Better Bridges with you children. Are you neglecting your child's sexual health because of your own trauma? 44:55

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Clint Davis wrote the book that we all didn't know we needed. Building Better Bridges is the key to finally having the confidence to have "the conversation" we need to have with our children. Do you ever feel like you need a guide for what to say to your children about the most important topics in their childhood? Do you want to understand why our …

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6 | Dawn V. Collins tells us how she got involved in stillbirth and birth work. 50:15

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Dawn V. Collins is a dear friend, founder of ⁠Birth Matters b/c Family Matters⁠ and a Louisiana Count the Kicks Ambassador talks about how God called her into birth work and how to address Stillbirth as a doula. Dawn has never had a stillbirth however she has chosen to be trained so she is able to address it with all her clients. Dawn can be reache…

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5 | Camila Caster with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy shares her surrogacy stillbirth story. 21:42

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Camila Caster with ⁠PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy⁠ shares her story on her perfect surrogacy pregnancy that ended in stillbirth. She shares if she had more education on things to look for in pregnancy how she could have saved her baby. Her mission now is to end preventable stillbirth, empower women through education and making a difference in congre…

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4 | The fallout after having a stillbirth that left me feeling betrayed. 21:54

29d ago21:54

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Moving on...that's what we all must do after a loss. As I moved ahead, even simple tasks like laundry made me want to leave behind my baby. I noticed my body changing as my milk started coming in, and the bills that arrived were unexpected. It was painful when my family departed, and it seemed like everyone was prepared to move on except for me. LE…

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3 | Part II of my Stillbirth Story. | I finally share how I gave birth to my baby. 16:51

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As I prepared to give birth, I felt like I was facing my own mortality. Instead of the a loud cry, Julianna would enter this work in absolute silence. To my surprise however, Julianna's birth didn't go as I expected. Friends and family began praying until she arrived. What God did in that hospital room on September 9th, 2023 was beyond belief. LETS…

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2 | Everything was fine in my pregnancy until it wasn't. 23:09

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I share my own stillbirth story and how I had the textbook perfect pregnancy. I share insights and conversations with God that I'd never shared before. In this time I ask the most difficult question we all are thinking. Why does God hate me? What did I do to lose my baby? LETS STAY CONNECTED: Link Tree Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Give if you…

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1 | My shameful reaction to stillbirth and I didn't want to hear it. 11:38

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It may seem shocking, but when a new friend opened up to me about her stillbirth experience, my first instinct was to run away. Unfortunately, this is a common emotional response when hearing about such a taboo topic. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss can be uncomfortable and heartbreaking to discuss. I hope you learn from my reaction and ex…

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Intro to Silent Footprints 0:54

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Have you lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS? Do you feel alone? Are you angry, depressed or struggling with all the emotions infant loss can have? Are you met with unwanted advice, inappropriate encouragement or feel bitter about your loss? Are you wondering where God stands in all this chaos? Do you wonder why America hasn't done muc…

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Episode 93 - Unbind from negative loops of the mind using Havening with Elle Louise McBride 1:14:01

1+ y ago1:14:01

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Have you ever wondered how to bring yourself back from a stressful event? Maybe you’ve tried to shift the emotional response to a trauma experience from your past, and felt defeated due to the lack of change. Today I’m speaking with Havening Practitioner Elle Louise McBride and she’s going to help us understand exactly what is happening in our brai…

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Episode 92 - Twin Pregnancy & Motherhood with Leila of Village for Mama 1:19:50

1+ y ago1:19:50

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This week on the podcast I’m speaking with Leila of Village for Mama about all things, pregnancy, postpartum, birth and nourishment. Leila Armour is a Postpartum Doula, Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Mother and Author of Village for Mama - Nourishment for the Fourth Trimester. This postpartum recipe book is designed to help new mothers experience a…

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Episode 91 - IVF, resilience, surrogacy and hope with Lisa Messenger 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

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When I see people with big communities begin to talk about the challenges that conception can carry, I feel a kinship. When Lisa began speaking about her fertility challenges, approximately 8 years in, I knew immediately I wanted to speak to her. Not for any other reason than that, I had to know how someone navigates what she has, runs a company, m…

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Astrology for an Aligned Life with Kristy Gray 1:04:59

1+ y ago1:04:59

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If you’ve ever felt completely overwhelmed by the world of astrology, you’re not alone. In this episode I bring it back to basics with my incredibly knowledgeable and very cool friend Kristy Gray. Kristy is an Astrologer and Life Strategist from the Gold Coast. Her career started in Learning and Development in the beauty industry, working for the l…

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Episode 89 - Moving to Byron Bay, my new business and the future of the podcast 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

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Little Love of Mine free shipping code : AWAKEN View the store It’s been 8 months since I’ve released or recorded an episode for The Awakened Pregnancy Podcast and it feels so good to be back, and coming to you from my brand new space in Byron Bay. After a whirlwind 5 or 6 months of change for my little family and I, we have landed so beautifully i…

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Episode 88 : Preparing Your Body Nutritionally for Conception and Beyond, with Day One Fertility 47:24

2y ago47:24

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This week I’ve invited Jacq and Britt of Day One Fertility onto the podcast to help us unpack pre-conception health - with some added info on pregnancy and postpartum too. With 5 children and 20+ years experience in the health industry between them, Jacq and Brit know a thing or two about nutrition, optimising fertility and parenting! But when they…

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Episode 87 : Why I Believe 70% of My Clients Conceive After Working with Me 27:49

2y ago27:49

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I recently shared on Instagram that 70% of my 2021 conception clients fell pregnant within 12 months of working with me, and the number has since gone up. In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing exactly why I think this happens and how you can borrow from their experience to get the results you’re looking for. It’s often the most simple …

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Episode 86 : The Sacral Secret : How to Have a Powerful Birth and Supported Postpartum with Alexandra Wiatr 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

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Alex first dropped into my orbit about 12 months ago when I worked with her in a one off session, as her coach, during her second pregnancy. Naturally I followed her journey through pregnancy and into motherhood with baby number two, and so beautifully we have landed side by side in the same coaching program with my beloved coach Ellie Swift. I’ve …

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Episode 85 : IVF, Pregnancy, Placental Abruption, Late Term Loss, Birth and Life as a Mother to One on Earth and One in Heaven with Dani of My Darling Hart 1:13:54

2y ago1:13:54

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In this week's episode I speak with Dani of @mydarlinghart. Dani is the kind of human that I watch in awe, knowing that what she has navigated must have broken her in ways most of us will never understand and yet, she manages to shine in the reality of her life and all that she has been through. Dani is a 34-year-old wife and mama, who resides in N…

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Episode 84 : The Top Challenges my Clients Feel In Conception, Pregnancy & Motherhood 29:47

2y ago29:47

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This week on the podcast I’m giving you an inside look into what is challenging my clients the most, when it comes to their own experience of motherhood, pregnancy or conception. From struggling with how long it’s taking to conceive, to knowing how to make the best choices for your motherhood path, this episode will help you to move through the top…

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Episode 83 : The No.1 Habit to Adopt when you Want to Fall Pregnant 35:38

2y ago35:38

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After Episode 82 where I spoke about the most important things to STOP doing if you want to get pregnant, it felt only natural to share what I believe to be the most important habit to adopt when trying to conceive. In this episode I cover… + The most common challenges I see through conception or fertility challenges + The best way to support yours…

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Episode 82 : The 5 Things I Regularly Support My Conception Clients to STOP Doing 28:53

2y ago28:53

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It’s been the longest time since I’ve recorded a solo episode, and it’s so fun to be back here sharing with you in this way. When it comes to conceiving, many of my clients are focused on what they need to add to their lives to get the result they most desire. Supplements, self care practices etc, but often the key is in letting go. What is it that…

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Episode 81 - Breathwork for Conception, Birth and Motherhood with Nicola Laye 1:06:43

2y ago1:06:43

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Nicola is a mum, wife to a mind reader *yes really*, beach lover, chai latte drinker, women's empowerment advocate, and breathwork practitioner with over 24 years experience. Breathing has now become Nicola’s absolute passion, providing coping strategies for when life gets tough, she knows this all too well with two small children and her own busin…

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Episode 80 : Infertility, IVF and Pregnancy with Fabienne of YCL 1:10:02

2y ago1:10:02

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I have loved and followed the journey of YCL for years now, but only recently discovered the founder and creative director, Fabienne, on social media. I quickly learned she is a fellow Taurus, I can just pick them! But I also learned that Fabienne’s journey to motherhood was a complicated one. I got in touch right away, and I couldn’t be happier to…

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Episode 79 : Pregnancy After Loss with Braydan Robertson 1:05:41

2y ago1:05:41

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Back in episode 48 I spoke with Braydan when she shared her heartbreaking story of loss at 11 weeks pregnant while on holiday with her family. In this episode we fill in the gaps in the story, and Braydan shares that at the time of recording she is 30 weeks pregnant with their little miracle babe. Pregnancy after loss is like nothing else, it’s suc…

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Episode 78 : How to manifest from a calm nervous system with Connie Chapman 1:01:03

2y ago1:01:03

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Connie Chapman is a Life Coach, Writer, Podcast Host and Speaker, helping big-hearted women discover a new way of living; one that is guided by their hearts, fuelled by their intuition, and filled with love. She is here to guide you on the journey of turning inwards; of coming back into connection with yourself and discovering the power, wholeness …

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Episode 77 : Recurrent loss, immune protocol and powerful birth with Natalie Rolland 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

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Natalie Rolland is a mother and wife based on the Gold Coast, and owner of Altered Sense. I discovered Nat online when she was about halfway through her pregnancy, and quickly learned that she had a challenging experience to get to that point. I always find it so refreshing when I see women share their truth with such kindness, vulnerability and st…

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Episode 76 : Your karma and your dharma, understanding your north and south nodes with Tiffany Victoria 1:08:24

2+ y ago1:08:24

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I was recently speaking about my deepening understanding of the South and North Nodes in our personal astrology chart on Instagram, and it opened up an incredible conversation. These two parts of our chart have so much to reveal to us about our lessons and direction on earth. I have heard of them referred to as ‘our karma and our dharma’. As I have…

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Episode 75 : IUI Cycle Number Three 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

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Hello! And a big welcome back. It’s been a while between episodes! If you have been following along on social media you will know that my husband Michael and I, decided to engage a fertility specialist late 2021 with the intention of starting treatment in 2022. I have been sharing our experience on Instagram up until the end of our second unsuccess…

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Solo motherhood by choice with Hayley Williamson 59:29

2+ y ago59:29

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Today’s episode is something different to what we’ve had before. Our guest is a past client of mine whose story I am really excited to share with you. Hayley Williamson is a photographer, and a single mother by choice to her beautiful daughter Neve who was born in august this year. Back in 2018 Hayley was diagnosed with estrogen dominance which led…

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From one to two : How to support your family when a new baby comes along with Parent Coach Alex Emms 50:43

2+ y ago50:43

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Alex has worked in primary schools for the last 10 years as both a classroom teacher and Behaviour Advisory Teacher where she was trained in coaching both parents and teachers in behaviour management strategies. It was through this training, some extensive research and becoming a mum herself (Abel 3 yrs and Ari 9 months) that she decided to start o…

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Business, motherhood and integrating self work with Kelle Howard 51:28

2+ y ago51:28

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Kelle Howard is an interior designer, creative director, stylist, speaker and mentor that somehow still has time for daily meditation. She has consciously created a business and life she once dreamed of, including a six-figure interior design empire; a large and loyal social media following; Bajo el Sol, her globally recognised home; a series of br…

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Pregnancy, the fourth trimester, conscious habits and moving countries in the pandemic with Habit Coach Heanney Banks 1:10:02

3y ago1:10:02

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Heanney is a women's wellness and habit coach living on the Gold Coast, Australia. She is also a loved-up wife and dedicated mama. Heanney is passionate about sharing the power of weaving conscious habits and rituals into our every day, and her tried-and-tested method has empowered women to create a life they truly love. Through one-on-one coaching…

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What Astrology Can Tell us About the State of the World, Parenting and Ourselves as we Move into the New Earth, with Tiffany Victoria 1:05:13

3y ago1:05:13

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Tiffany Anderson is an Astrologer, Cosmic Channel & Conscious mother of 4. She specialises in Cosmic Timing, Vibrational Mastery and assisting with Soul Awakening, and in this week's episode we unpack parenting and life in this new earth. As you will likely hear, and feel, in this episode Tiffany and I recognised a deep connection through many sync…

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The top pregnancy regrets and how to avoid them 33:44

3y ago33:44

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Working with many pregnant women over the years and then speaking to them once they’re in motherhood, I have received a lot of wisdom on enjoying pregnancy and what really matters. In this episode I walk you through the most common regrets from pregnancy, as well as a series of powerful questions to help you avoid them and enjoy your pregnancy expe…

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How to care for your pelvic floor through conception, pregnancy and postpartum, with Katherine Baquie 48:23

3y ago48:23

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If you didn’t know much about the pelvic floor and the importance of maintaining it, you will likely become aware of it throughout pregnancy and postpartum. In today’s episode I’m speaking with Katherine Baquie, in the hopes of having our burning pelvic floor questions answered. Katherine Baquie, is the founder of FitNest Mama, proud mama of 3, and…

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How to Master Vision casting for powerful conception, pregnancy and birth 21:49

3y ago21:49

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One of the first things I teach my clients either one on one or in my group program, is how to create a strong, clear and powerful vision. While a vision can often drop in with instant clarity, it’s important that we understand how to build on that, creating a tangible reference point for what we wish to call into our lives. In this episode of the …

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Welcome to Season 3 12:03

3y ago12:03

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Welcome to Season three of the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast! In this little bonus episode I share with you what you have to look forward to for this next season of the podcast, as well as a few exciting changes. A short, sharp snapshot of what’s to come here on the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast. Access the show notes for this episode To circulate an exc…

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Episode 65 - Infant sleep support with Holistic Sleep Consultant Georgina Windebank 57:44

3y ago57:44

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Sleep is one of the hottest topics as a new parent, and something that we all need, parents, carers and babies alike. In today's episode I speak with Holistic Sleep Consultant Georgina Windebank to help answer some of the most important questions when it comes to infant sleep. A terrible sleeper herself and with no support from family in a day to d…

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Episode 64 - Meditation for clearing and shielding your energy 20:21

3y ago20:21

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Energy density, collective heaviness and what that feels like as a human is influencing a lot of what we are doing right now. In this special episode of the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast, I guide you through a meditation to clear and shield your energy. I take you through my process for dissolving density and heaviness, and assist you in calling your …

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Episode 63 - How to connect to your spirit baby, yourself and your birthing power with Renee Gilbert 51:56

3y ago51:56

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In this week's episode I speak with Renee Gilbert. Renee is a proud Māori woman based in Brisbane. She is a birther of many things, her beautiful son, doula business, women's circles and spirit baby readings. She has a passion for working with women through their transitions, be it in birth, motherhood or life. Renee believes that there is so much …

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Episode 62 - What to do when it all feels like too much 22:25

3y ago22:25

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There is no doubt that over the last 18 months or so, we have become aware of the collective energy our how it impacts how we feel. In this episode of the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast, I show you how you can move through the collective density and reconnect to your true, alignment and clarity, daily, using my simple 3 step process. If you find that b…

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Episode 61 - Remember the essence of who you are with Amanda Pohio 1:00:43

3y ago1:00:43

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I absolutely adore these conversations on remembering. The wisdom and sacred beauty we hold within us is ever present, and in this week's episode we cover a broad range of topics that play into our remembering. Amanda Pohio is an integrative holistic practitioner specialising in women’s health. She is a qualified Womb Hara Massage Practitioner and …

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Episode 60 - Why I gave up my business to become a coach 17:11

3y ago17:11

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I don’t often share much about my life before coaching, not because I don't want to, but more because it has never felt overly relevant. But today felt like a great time to share with you what my transition into coaching looked like, and what was occurring for me at the same time. It was a transformational experience, and a case of following my int…

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Episode 59 - Aquarian exchange and energetic responsibility 22:53

3y ago22:53

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In this solo episode of the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast I share the concept of Aquarian exchange and how it invites us to be energetically responsible for our consumption of content. I recently discovered this concept and the intention behind it, and it immediately felt like an incredible way to honour our own energy, and respect the energy of other…

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Episode 58 - A miracle baby, after three losses, past client story with Elisa Henry-Morton 1:00:41

3y ago1:00:41

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I’m incredibly excited and grateful to be bringing this episode to you today. Today's guest is also a past client of mine, a friend, and someone whose story has always been so close to my heart. It truly feels like a monumental occasion to be at this point where she is ready to share her story here on the Awakened Pregnancy Podcast. Elisa Henry Mor…

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Episode 57 - How to build your worthiness through conception and motherhood with Sam Dhu 46:35

3y ago46:35

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In this week's episode I speak with Sam Dhu. Sam Dhu is a Positive Psychology Life Coach and psychotherapist with six years of university qualifications, mama to a beautiful five-year-old, Amelie, and passionate advocate for living an inspired life. With over 15 years’ experience supporting women from all walks of life (thousands, in fact), it’s Sa…

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Episode 56 - Low energy, low mood, weight gain, intermittent fasting : How I'm healing my health 30:22

3y ago30:22

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This episode has been a long time coming, and I’m honestly a little nervous sharing it because it’s vulnerable. It’s never easy to share about our own personal struggles, but I know that I have such a beautiful community and that it will be landing with you with compassion. I want to add a disclaimer here that whatever your challenges are, that if …

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Episode 55 - Matrescence: The motherhood transition with Chelsea Robinson 39:46

3y ago39:46

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Matrescence is the term used to describe the transition that a woman goes through from the time she decides she wants to conceive and it continues through to motherhood. With an undefined beginning and end, and as a vastly different experience for all women, it can feel lonely, confusing and isolating to learn who we are on the other side of the bi…

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Episode 54 - The First Trimester Survival Guide 25:20

3y ago25:20

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The first trimester of pregnancy is synonymous with a change on all levels. In this week's episode I’m walking you through some of my tried and tested tips (thank you to my beautiful clients) to support yourself through this special, but often challenging time in your life. It is a deeply layered time, but it is my hope that this episode offers you…

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Episode 52 - Your Questions Answered : Q & A as submitted by you 44:25

3y ago44:25

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A few weeks ago I put a call out to my Instagram community to share their Q’s with me, and today I’m bringing you all my answers. Everything from children's toys to how I knew it was time to stop IVF, I cover a broad range of topics both fun and lighthearted, and also big and layered. If you are looking for an easy listen with lots of little nugget…

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Episode 51 - Life update. Moving, new business, personal growth, parenting & lots more 44:28

3y ago44:28

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Ahhh, it feels so good to be back! Over the past few months since I was last here, a lot has changed in my life and for my little family. In this week's episode I dive into exactly what that has been, and how I’ve been navigating a bumpy time in my life. While it has been filled with so much beautiful growth, expansion and upleveling both individua…

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