What happens when birth doesn’t go as planned — and your story doesn’t unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Sulin Corella, postpartum doula and founder of Papaya Wellness, to explore the emotional side of birth that is often overlooked.

We talk about what it means to hold space for mothers, why expectations can create guilt and shame, and how to begin healing from unexpected or traumatic birth experiences. Sulin shares her first birth client story, the idea of creating a “cocoon” of safety for mothers, and offers tools to help moms reclaim their birth story with grace.

If you’ve ever felt like your birth story wasn’t “perfect,” this episode is for you.

✨ Remember, your story still matters. If this episode spoke to you, share it with another mom who might need to hear these words today.

🌿 Instagram: @papayawellnessdoula_

📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@inmotherwords