Two of my best girlfriends of 20 years 🤯 surprised me with a trip to Miami with our babies to celebrate becoming a wifey. We might be the first people to leave South Beach without a sunburn or hangover but like many bachelorette’s before me I was up all night and covered in vomit by the end. Wouldn’t have it any other way! 🤍
Two of my best girlfriends of 20 years 🤯 surprised me with a trip to Miami with our babies to celebrate becoming a wifey. We might be the first people to leave South Beach without a sunburn or hangover but like many bachelorette’s before me I was up all night and covered in vomit by the end. Wouldn’t have it any other way! 🤍
Two of my best girlfriends of 20 years 🤯 surprised me with a trip to Miami with our babies to celebrate becoming a wifey. We might be the first people to leave South Beach without a sunburn or hangover but like many bachelorette’s before me I was up all night and covered in vomit by the end. Wouldn’t have it any other way! 🤍
Two of my best girlfriends of 20 years 🤯 surprised me with a trip to Miami with our babies to celebrate becoming a wifey. We might be the first people to leave South Beach without a sunburn or hangover but like many bachelorette’s before me I was up all night and covered in vomit by the end. Wouldn’t have it any other way! 🤍
Two of my best girlfriends of 20 years 🤯 surprised me with a trip to Miami with our babies to celebrate becoming a wifey. We might be the first people to leave South Beach without a sunburn or hangover but like many bachelorette’s before me I was up all night and covered in vomit by the end. Wouldn’t have it any other way! 🤍
I’ve always believed that we carry the memories of our births within us and that young children in particular have a clearer connection to the spiritual realm, life within the womb, and life before birth. Recently, I had the most spectacular exchange with Lou that reenforced this belief and left me awestruck. I was standing in the kitchen and I said to Lou, “You know Lou, Mama and Dada made you!?” She looked up and me and nodded, pointed upstairs to the room she was born in and said, “Born in bed.” “That’s right! You were born in bed! What else do you remember about being born” I asked. “Dada caught me” she said, and then threw her head back looking wide eyed at the ceiling. I gave birth on all fours and Lou was born with her eyes wide open looking up at her dad. This was something she’d never done before and something I’d never shown her or told her about. She was having a somatic memory of being born. My jaw hit the floor. Over the next few weeks she continued to tell me more about her birth when I asked her about it: “Mama did it” , “I landed”, “Thank you god” and “bellybutton” she said pointing at the sacred place on her body where she receiving nourishment, oxygen and blood from me for all those months. “Do you remember anything from before you were born” I asked. “Lullaby” was her response. Every night before bed while I was pregnant Johnathan and I would sing to her. Birth is a sacred event that informs who we are and who we become. Ask your baby. They’ll teach you more than you could ever expect. Share what you learn here 👇🏽 Photo by @katiedaisyla
WHY DOULA CERTIFICATION IS BULLSH**👇🏽 Nearly a decade ago when I first set out on my path as a doula I took a three day training course. After that, I was told I needed to get “certified” under the banner of a respected agency. The agency would then take an annual fee, have me read some books and write a paper, and then request an evaluation form from an OB or midwife saying that I was a good and obedient doula. The fresh-out-of-college version of me didn’t think much of it. At that point in my life I was very familiar with paying a fee and writing a paper to get a stamp of approval. It wasn’t until hospitals started to ban uncertified doulas from attending births that I realized that by maintaining my “certification”, I was feeding into a lie, perpetuating an illusion that certification is even necessary to do this work. When aspiring doulas ask me where to certify, I invite them to rethink that costly and frankly oxymoronic route. Instead, I tell them they should be investing in their learning and in inner growth. Why? Because doulas were never intended to be controlled by a governing corporation. In fact, it’s the antithesis of what we stand for. A doula’s role is to serve the mother – not an agency. To show up as a doula doesn’t require a fancy badge. We are not clinicians. We are sisters, mothers, friends, grandmothers: women holding space for divine transformation. Being in a state of constant growth and learning is important in any career path and in every passion, and it’s especially true when it comes to birth work. That is why @drmauramoynihan and I created a six month doula workshop and mentorship to support you in discovering and strengthening YOUR inner compass, to find your own unique path to be of service to this work. This container is there to support you in feeling confident and ready to show up, knowing that all you need is already within you. We’re here simply to help you build your toolkit. This training will stand out on your resume but NO certification is granted because NO certification necessary. Limited spots available. Link in bio to join. Feel free to DM with any questions!
Summer lovin✨
Summer lovin✨
Summer lovin✨
Summer lovin✨
It may surprise you to learn that many common labor and delivery practices, policies and procedures in the US are not actually rooted in evidence. This chart sourced from @ebbirth breaks down discrepancies between practice and research and serves as an important reminder that becoming informed about the choices you have and remembering that YOU always have a choice is essential in preparing for birth. My next Growing Together circle starts June 2nd. It’s a wonderful way to build community while learning about your many options to discover your authentic approach for birthing on your terms. Link in bio to join.
Waking up each morning to see how our garden has grown over night and to pick fresh herbs for our meals brings me back for to the feeling of Christmas morning as a kid. The beauty of Mother Nature, it’s colors, intricacies and abundance is a mirrored reflection for all that is possible and beautiful in the world. These herbs and weeds we so easily look past and step over are rich with healing properties and have much to teach us. We get to co-create with the universe and build the life we want to live, the life we want for our kids. How we nourish the body and mind all starts in the soil. Thank you @vego_garden for the most beautiful non-toxic raised beds and arched trellises. Can’t wait for our summer bounty! Could not have pulled this dream garden off without the help of my friend @go_slowandsteady who built these beautiful cedar beds and has been teaching me her wise ways #vegogarden
573 days of Fatherhood and every single day you have shown up 1000% committed to parenting in pure love, kindness, humor and generosity. You inspire me in every way. We love you to the moon!
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
The next Growing Together Circle is filling up fast! It’s the last circle of 2024 ✨ This space is an all-in-one birth, breastfeeding, postpartum prep class rich with resources for finding your authentic path and feeling held by a loving community. This circle is for you if: – You believe birth is not simply a physical event but also an emotional-spiritual one that affords us the potential for inner growth. – You are interested in using your intuition and honoring your innate wisdom. – You want to be familiar with evidence surrounding birth but understand the limitations of research. – You recognize unlearning as a valuable part of growing. – You want to build tools to become your own best advocate. – You are ready to break free of limiting beliefs and narratives around birth. – You want to recognize yourself as a sovereign being and experience the freedom that comes with that.
Are you someone who is hesitant to read a pregnancy book or take a birth prep class because you don’t want to “instill fear,” “overthink it,” or because you simply just want to surrender to the experience? Here’s the thing, mama: the gift of birth is that we will have no choice but to surrender to it no matter how much we prepare or plan. However going into one’s birth and postpartum prepared, informed, connected and well supported with aligned team makes a MASSIVE difference. In my experience, those who intentionally prepare for the journey ahead end up with less fear and more flow. They build a greater flexibility to surrender to the waves of change while feeling rooted in their confidence and choices. It’s actually been studied that those who take a childbirth prep class have a reduction in stress! In a culture that often disregards the innate wisdom of the body, that lacks a spiritual connection to the cycles of life and is captive to the industrial medical complex, it’s more important than ever to reconnect to the wisdom that we already hold within and learn about all of our options so we can make informed choices for ourselves. The 2024 Growing Together Circle is open for enrollment. Just a few spots left. Link in bio for more info. #pregnancy #birth #postpartum #breasfeeding #doula #motherhood
