Join your hosts for an exciting and enlightening interview with Gena, an EMDR-certified perinatal psychotherapist. In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Gena shares her expertise in supporting parents through high-stress pregnancies and healing trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Together, they explore powerful tools and practices for holistic well-being during pregnancy, including guided meditation, neurobiology, and the importance of ceremony for birth workers.

Key Topics Discussed:

• High-Stress Pregnancy Reduction: Practical tools to lower stress and promote calm during pregnancy.

• EMDR Methods to Heal Trauma: How EMDR can help process and heal birth trauma and other perinatal challenges.

• Holistic Pregnancy: Approaches to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit during this transformative time.

• Guided Meditation: The role of mindfulness and meditation in supporting emotional well-being.

• Neurobiology: Understanding how the brain processes trauma and healing.

• Birth Worker Ceremony Circles: The importance of community, connection, and rituals in birth work.

About the Guest:

Gena is a certified EMDR perinatal psychotherapist specializing in supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being, Gena empowers families to heal past trauma, reduce stress, and cultivate calm and confidence during their perinatal journey.

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• Website: www.bornwildmidwifery.com

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Thank you for listening—we hope you enjoy this empowering conversation!