Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Talk Birth! I’m your host, Amanda — a doula, childbirth educator, mom of three, and a total birth nerd. In this debut episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast, my personal birth story, and why I believe birth doesn’t have to be scary.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby, your seventh, trying to conceive, or just passionate about birth — you are so welcome here.

In This Episode:

🎙️ Why I started Let’s Talk Birth and what you can expect from future episodes
🧠 How fear impacts labor — and why it doesn’t have to be this way
💬 The power of real, raw birth stories to inform and inspire
🩺 My first birth experience: a vulnerable, honest look at how it shaped my calling as a doula
🧡 The emotional and physical sides of labor — and why both matter
💡 The difference between doulas and midwives (and why I wish I knew that sooner)
💌 A safe space to ask the “awkward” questions you’re too nervous to ask your provider

Key Takeaways:

Fear brings pain. One of the biggest barriers to a positive birth experience is fear, and this podcast aims to dispel it.
Birth is birth. Home, hospital, unmedicated, or epidural — there is no shame in how you bring your baby into the world.
You deserve emotional support. Labor isn’t just physical. Mental and emotional preparation are just as important.
You were made for this. Truly. You are more capable than you know.

Resources Mentioned:

📘 Free eBook: The 5 Steps to a Fear-Free Birth
Packed with mindset tools and calming techniques to help you feel confident and prepared for labor.
❓ Submit Your Anonymous Birth Questions Here
No question is too embarrassing or off-limits. My sister Kirsten (also a doula!) and I will answer them in upcoming episodes — judgment-free.

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