The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it means to heal from birth trauma. You’ll hear from experts in the field as well as others who have experienced birth trauma. Storytelling and education are keys to raising awareness and better understanding how we heal trauma. We don’t do toxic positivity in this space, but you’ll definitely hear some dark humor. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry, but, most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Birth trauma is bullish*it, but your healing is not.
The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Ep. 235: Two Best Friends & Their Intersecting Birth Traumas feat. Sam & Paige
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In this episode, Kayleigh sits down with two best friends, Sam and Paige, whose lives became forever intertwined through shared birth trauma. What began as a friendship rooted in everyday life quickly transformed into something much deeper when both women experienced rare, life-threatening birth complications just months apart.
Together, they open up about the shock, grief, and confusion of their experiences, the parts they remember (and the parts they don’t), and the complex emotions that followed. Most importantly, they share what it means to have each other a person who truly gets it, in a space that can feel incredibly isolating.
This episode is a testament to the power of connection, validation, and being seen in your hardest moments. 💛
✨ In this episode, we cover:
🌿 The story of how Sam and Paige became friends and discovered they were pregnant at the same time
🧠 Paige’s sudden, life-threatening birth experience and the trauma of not remembering meeting her daughter
🚨 Sam’s unexpected emergency C-section and complications just months later
🩸 How rare and severe complications (like DIC) impacted both of their journeys
🌊 The emotional aftermath of birth trauma, including grief, jealousy, and confusion
🧩 What it feels like to not remember key moments and why that loss matters
🫶 The isolation of birth trauma and the healing power of having someone who truly understands
🗣️ Navigating support from others who may not fully “get it”
🛋️ The role of therapy and processing trauma with professional support
🌅 Finding meaning and connection through shared experience, including the beautiful tradition of “Live Day”
💛 This episode is for you if:
🌼 You’ve experienced birth trauma and felt alone in your story
🌀 You’re navigating complex emotions like grief, jealousy, or guilt postpartum
🔍 You wish others understood your experience more deeply
🤝 You’re a support person wanting to better understand what birth trauma can feel like
💫 You believe in the power of connection and shared healing
This conversation is raw, validating, and full of heart. You are not alone—and stories like these remind us just how powerful it is to be seen, heard, and understood. 💛
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Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.