The Psychology of Pain, with Dr Gary Keil
Pain is interesting. At least I find it interesting. I guess that comes from my work in helping women prepare for pregnancy and birth, because pain comes up…
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Author: Alexia Leachman
Alexia Leachman has specialised in tokophobia and reproductive anxiety since 2015, and has personal experience of tokophobia. She is the founder of Fear Free Childbirth and hosts its podcast. She developed the Head Trash Clearance Method, which she uses in her work with women and teaches to perinatal professionals. She is the author of Fearless Birthing and Betrayed By Your Biology and a contributor to Childbirth, Midwifery and the Media.
The psychology of pain
Understanding the psychology of pain around something like childbirth can help you to find ways of reducing your experience of pain.
The story behind the podcast
The Fear Free Childbirth and Motherhood Podcast is where I help you to lose the fear, anxiety and stress that accompanies the journey to motherhood.
What’s the story behind the podcast?
The Fear Free Childbirth and Motherhood podcast is where I help you to lose the fear, anxiety and stress that inevitably accompanies the journey to motherhood. When you…
5 reasons I hate hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing has real disadvantages nobody talks about – especially if you’re scared of birth. Why it can make fear worse, and what to reach for first.
5 reasons why I love hypnobirthing
I thought it was about time that I openly thanked and appreciated hypnobirthing for how it helped me on my pregnancy and birthing journey.