The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Everything a pregnant woman and her partner need to know to support them in preparation for labour, birth, and the early days with a new baby. This podcast gives both you and your partner the confidence and knowledge about the role they play throughout your birth, so they don't undermine or ruin the birth for you. Throughout these episodes, my guests and I will share with you our experience of being a birth keeper and advocate for women across the globe. This podcast is inclusive and invites guests from all backgrounds to enable you to hear a wide range of experiences.
The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 180 - It’s Not Just About the Destination – It’s About the Journey as Well
In this final episode of the season, I’m bringing together many of the themes we’ve explored over recent weeks and looking at one central idea: birth is not just about the destination — it’s about the journey as well.So often, birth conv...
Episode 179 - The Truth About Breathing and Relaxation for Birth
In this episode, I take a deeper look at breathing and relaxation in preparation for labour — going beyond the simple advice to “just breathe” or “try to relax.” These are not magic fixes, but skills that reflect how your nervous system respond...
Episode 178 - The Survival Response in Birth: Fawning and Cognitive Dissonance Explained
Why do so many women leave their birth experience wondering, “Why did I agree to that?”In this episode, we explore a rarely discussed but deeply important aspect of childbirth — the body’s survival response, and how it can shape...
Episode 177 - Breastfeeding - Essential information for supporting a new parent with Maddie McMahon (Replay)
I’m taking a little break over the Easter holidays, but I didn’t want you to miss this episode, because it’s the final one in our postpartum series, part of this season on The Reality of Birth. Across this series, we...
Episode 176 - Becoming a Mother: Understanding Matrescence
Motherhood is more than a role—it’s a profound transformation. In this episode, I explore matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, and what it really means for your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.I talk o...