Feeling isolated in your parenting journey? In this episode, we explore how Western culture's emphasis on individual self-sufficiency creates unnecessary isolation, turning other families into competition rather than community.

Through Ubuntu philosophy - "I am because we are" - we'll challenge the myth that needing support is weakness. You'll experience a transformative practice to expand your sense of connection and learn practical ways to shift from competition to community in your daily life, leading to more fulfilling connections and a more fulfilling life.

Feeling like you're not measuring up to those perfectly curated images of effortless motherhood? In this episode, we gently explore how social media's "natural mothering" myth creates unnecessary anxiety and comparison for real parents.

Through compassionate inquiry, we'll question whose definition of success we're chasing and why we've been taught to compete with other families instead of supporting each other. You'll discover how to shift from perfectionism to curiosity, and practice the NOW technique to reconnect with your authentic parenting values when comparison strikes.

This isn't about becoming a "better" mother - it's about trusting that your unique way of loving your children is exactly what they need.

Perfect for parents struggling with social media comparison, anyone feeling overwhelmed by motherhood expectations, or those ready to question cultural definitions of parenting success.

What if the anxiety you're feeling about birth isn't really yours? In this first episode, we gently explore the cultural myth that there's one "right" way to birth, and discover how this belief creates unnecessary pressure and comparison.

Through contemplative inquiry and practical wisdom, we'll reframe this story with compassion, remembering that throughout history, women have birthed beautifully in countless ways. You'll learn to distinguish between cultural shoulds and your authentic values, and practice the NOW technique - a gentle tool for returning to your inner knowing when anxiety spirals.

This isn't about finding the perfect birth plan. It's about trusting the wisdom that already lives within you.

Perfect for expectant parents feeling overwhelmed by birth choices, anyone struggling with perfectionism around pregnancy, or those seeking a gentler approach to birth preparation.

In this first episode, you will get an essential quick tip that can change how you think about anxiety as you prepare for birth and everything after. I’ll tell you all about the NOW (Notice, Open, Wonder) framework and how/when to use it. This quick listen can change your experience of anxiety. Visit Birthevolved.com/podcast/2 to get the NOW Framework PDF.

Join us in this pilot episode to explore what you might need from a birth class, birth class options, and stay for an interview with Mama Elena, a birth and postpartum doula in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In the Wash is a weekly podcast that helps pregnant and postpartum parents transform anxiety into confidence by gently reframing cultural pressure and reconnecting with their inner wisdom through 10-15 minute bite-sized episodes. New Episodes each Wednesday starting in Sept 2025.