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.
The Mindful Womb Podcast
Latest Episodes
125: How to Navigate a Broken Fertility Care System with Dr. Gabriela Rosa
Fertility Care That Starts With Better QuestionsWhen you have been trying to conceive and keep hearing that everything looks “fine,” it can be hard to know what to ask next. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gabriela Rosa about the value ...
124: Birth Preparation Isn’t Enough: Preparing for Parenthood With Nina Spears
Preparing for birth matters—but it is only one part of preparing to become a parent. In this episode, I sit down with Nina Spears, founder of Baby Chick and a certified baby planner, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care...
123: When Birth Plans Change: Dominique and Kevin’s Empowered Induction Birth Story
A birth plan can change without taking your power away. In this episode, I welcome Dominique and Kevin back into conversation to revisit the birth of their daughter, Nora—a story I had the privilege of supporting as their doula. Their journey w...
122: Finding Your Birth Village: Why Local Support Matters More Than You Think - with Megan Peasely
In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sat down with my friend and colleague Megan Peasely of Illuminated Birth & Co. As doulas and childbirth educators, we talk about something we both feel deeply passionate about: the importance o...
121: Choosing Childcare with Intention, What to Look For & What Questions to Ask - with Antoinette Elliott
Choosing childcare can feel overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal — especially when you are trying to balance practical needs with the desire to find a place where your child truly feels safe and supported.In this episode, I’m joi...