The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

My Birth Story & Chat With My Doula


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🎙 Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and transformative episode, I sit down with my amazing doula, Marianne Nijeboer, to share my home birth experience and the immense value of having a doula by my side. From navigating fears and emotional breakthroughs to fully surrendering to the birth process, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and raw reflections.


✨ What We Cover in This Episode:

  • What a doula really does and how they support not just birth, but the emotional and spiritual journey into motherhood
  • How birth is more than just a physical event—it’s a transformation
  • The fears I thought I didn’t have and how Marianne helped me uncover them
  • How our own birth experiences impact the way we give birth
  • Breaking through subconscious fears and conditioning around birth and pain
  • The role of surrender and trust in both birth and life
  • My step-by-step birth story—from early contractions to the beautiful arrival of our baby girl
  • The unexpected emotional shock after birth and how I processed it
  • The importance of choosing the right doula for your unique journey
  • How birth and eating disorder recovery have surprising similarities

  • 🎧 Why You Should Listen:
    If you’re pregnant, considering working with a doula, or just fascinated by the power of the mind-body connection, this episode is for you! It’s an intimate and unfiltered look at birth as a sacred experience, challenging the fear-based conditioning we often inherit.


    🔥 Key Takeaways:

    • Birth is not something to be feared—it’s an incredible, primal, and deeply intuitive process
    • Unlearning old beliefs and conditioning is crucial to shaping your own birth experience
    • Surrender and trust are the most powerful tools in both birth and healing
    • Having the right support system, including a doula, can make all the difference

    • 📌 Resources & Links:

      Connect with Marianne Nijeboer: https://serendipity-geboortebegeleiding.nl/

      My recommended resources for a positive birth experience: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/

      My birth video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDOv1a8IOzr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


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