I had a very raw, in depth conversation about my experiences in pregnancy, birth and parenting with the life coach and transformation mentor Amy Rushworth. If you want to know my “WHY” and perhaps find some inspiration, then have a listen!

Concerned about falling pregnant or motherhood changing your identity?
- Do you believe birth has to be extremely painful?
- Has becoming a parent knocked your confidence?
- Did you experience birth trauma?
- Curious about alternative birthing experiences?

Amy says: This episode made me cry! In Episode 9, sponsored by The Happiness Planner, I'm talking to Sophie Burch aka The Mamma Coach about the joy, the trauma, the fear, the beauty, the confidence and the tumultuous journey of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. After being told she couldn't conceive children, Sophie went on to become a Mum of 4 beautiful kids and a perinatal therapist and coach. She shares raw, honest insights from her own birthing experiences (all of which were extremely different) and talks about her experience of Post-Natal Depression and PTSD from a traumatic birth. As a survivor, Sophie is now on a mission to put mental wellbeing on the map in pregnancy, birth and parenting. Her experience has shaped who she is and awakened her to a life of compassion and deep empathy for everyone from pre-conception to parenting. Her approach is simple: to allow people to feel held and heard, safe and worthy of love. Sophie believes that our strength comes from self love, compassion and kindness, which is her ethos. Keep an eye out for her upcoming ebook - Beyond Birth: A Mindful Guide for Early Parenting, which will help people have a more balanced, positive experience as they transition from pregnancy to parenting. She offers online and in person coaching, for individuals and groups.

We cover everything from:
- Surviving birth trauma and pregnancy complications
- Experiencing PND and PTSD as a new Mum
- How the mind-body connection profoundly influences pregnancy and birth
- The guilt, grief and deep joy of being a mother
- Alternative approaches to the birthing experience
- Why birth isn't always "painful" like it is portrayed in the media/films
- How to navigate confidence / identity struggles
- Dealing with the lack of sleep as a new parent
- Mindfulness techniques for keeping yourself grounded
- Protecting yourself from the judgments and opinions of other people
- Processing the identity change and loving the new chapter you're in

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