The Mindful Womb Podcast
The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
Podcasting since 2023 • 102 episodes
The Mindful Womb Podcast
Latest Episodes
101: The Forgotten Vitamin: Exploring the Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation - with Adwapa Asenso
We’re exploring a topic that often sparks curiosity (and sometimes a little skepticism): placenta encapsulation. Our guest, Adwapa Asensio—doula, mother, and founder of DouDouKare—joins Clara to unpack the science, culture, and spirit behind th...
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Episode 101
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50:51
100. Why Control Doesn’t Equal Safety in Birth & What to Do Instead
Birth isn’t something to be controlled—it’s something to be surrendered to. Through real stories, gentle wisdom, and practical reflection, we explore why control can actually hinder the birthing process—and how cultivating trust, presence, and ...
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Episode 100
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30:16
99: The Power of Partnership: How Kim & Will Prepared for a Powerful Birth
Welcoming a baby is never just about the birth itself—it’s about preparing, learning, adapting, and building a strong foundation as partners. In this conversation, Clara sits down with Kim and Will Kneeland, parents to 14-month-old Lily, to exp...
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56:35
98: When Life Feels Uncertain: Trusting Yourself Through Birth and Beyond
Uncertainty is one of life’s only constants. Whether you’re awaiting labor, navigating a breakup, or supporting a loved one through illness, not knowing what comes next can feel like freefall.In this intimate solo episode of The Mindful ...
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36:34
97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington
In this tender, deeply affirming episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Sam Byington—former private chef turned postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor—for a conversation every parent deserves to hear.We...
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Episode 97
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59:48