In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jane Hardwicke Collings, a grandmother, former homebirth midwife, and internationally renowned teacher of women's mysteries.

Jane’s work spans decades, focusing on the sacred dimensions of menstruation, childbirth, and menopause, helping women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their power.

Having trained as a midwife in the hospital system, Jane had a profound awakening to the institutionalised abuse within maternity care.

This led her on a lifelong mission to educate and empower women, founding The School of Shamanic Womancraft, an international women’s mystery school.

Jane shares her personal experiences with birth, including her own VBAC journey, and the importance of surrender, trust, and deep inner work in preparing for birth and beyond.

• Jane’s journey from hospital midwife to homebirth advocate.

• The importance of rites of passage and how they shape a woman’s journey.

• Understanding and healing birth trauma through a shamanic lens.

• How modern maternity care fails women and what we can do to change it.

• The power of surrender in birth and how it transformed Jane’s own experiences.

• Practical tools for women to connect with their intuition during pregnancy and birth.

Jane’s wisdom is raw, deep, and life-changing—this is a must-listen for anyone wanting to reclaim the power of physiological birth and dismantle the patriarchal narratives surrounding women’s bodies.

🎧 Tune in now for a deeply inspiring and transformative conversation!

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Disclaimer: The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. The stories and opinions shared are personal experiences and should not be considered medical advice. Every birth journey is unique, and we encourage you to research, trust your intuition, and consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

The host and guests of this podcast are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the information shared. By listening, you acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your own health and birth choices.