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Postnatal meets Perimenopause with Linda Stephens

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of perimenopause and how it intersects with the postnatal period. With so many women waiting until later in life…

28 September 2023 · 50 min read
Podcast

From Fearful to Surrogate: Susie’s Story

In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Susie Hamilton as she shares her spine-tingling story of transformation from someone who wrestled with tokophobia, the fear of…

21 September 2023 · 50 min read
Blog

Be a better doula with Fearless Birthing

How can you be a better doula? If you’re a doula, it’s a question worth pondering for sure! If you know me at all, you’ll know I think…

20 September 2023 · 8 min read
Podcast

Emetophobia, Fear of Vomit and Pregnancy

Fear of Vomit and Pregnancy: How to Navigate the Emetophobia in Preparation for Pregnancy and Parenthood Today I am diving into a topic that affects more people than…

14 September 2023 · 31 min read
Podcast

Hidden Pregnancy & Birth Trauma

The Power of Healing Your Hidden Pregnancy and Birth Trauma In this episode I explore hidden pregnancy and birth trauma. Discover how ancestral trauma can fuel fears and…

7 September 2023 · 29 min read
Podcast

How Drumming Enhances Pregnancy and Birth Experiences

Welcome to another episode of Fear Free Childbirth podcast, where we delve into the incredible realm of childbirth and explore unconventional yet empowering practices. In this episode, I…

31 August 2023 · 60 min read
Podcast

Conquering Tokophobia & Body Dysmorphia: Ramona’s Story

In this week’s episode, Alexia chats to Ramona, who shares her powerful story of triumphing over tokophobia and body dysmorphia to embrace and enjoy pregnancy. Throughout our conversation,…

24 August 2023 · 39 min read
Podcast

Anxiety and Pregnancy

In this episode of Fear Free Childbirth, I delve into the topic of anxiety and how it affects pregnancy. As someone who has personally experienced anxiety during my…

17 August 2023 · 47 min read