Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega

37: What If It All Went Well? Rebuilding Safety in Our Nervous System


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What if your nervous system could believe—deeply, fully—that it’s safe? In this episode, Diane explores the concept of nervous system safety, why it matters for women and mothers, and how we can begin to rebuild it.

Through the story of a mother who transformed her second birth experience by shifting from fear to safety, Diane illustrates how safety in the body is not just emotional—it’s physiological. You’ll learn about Polyvagal Theory, practical nervous system regulation tools, and reflection prompts to help you reconnect with safety in your own life.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • A story of a mother who went from a traumatic first hospital birth to a healing second experience rooted in safety.
  • The science of the nervous system: how the vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory explain our states of safety, fight-or-flight, and shutdown.
  • Why nervous system safety is essential for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
  • Simple practices—breathwork, orienting, safe connection, and affirmations—that can help you return to calm.
  • Reflection prompts to explore the last time you felt truly safe in your body.
  • Workshop Invitation:

    Join Diane for her upcoming live experience: Midwifing Your Life: Reconnecting With the Woman You’re Becoming, a 90-minute workshop designed to help you rebuild safety in your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and step into your next chapter with confidence.

    Reserve your spot here: https://themidwifelife.kit.com/3ab7ef713a

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