8 - Learning to Speak the Language of Birth within your mind, body and soul with Doula Katie Förster

Katie Förster shares her journey to becoming a doula and the transformative experiences she had during her own births. She emphasizes the importance of preparing both the mind and body for birth and highlights the role of somatics in birth preparation. Somatics is the idea that our body is intelligent and can store trauma, but it is also the way to move through it. Katie discusses the power of curiosity, tracking sensations, and mindfulness exercises in connecting the mind and body during birth. She also emphasizes the importance of honoring individual choices and finding the most impactful preparation methods that feel good for each person.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Katie's Journey to Becoming a Doula
03:21 The Transformative Power of Birth
04:03 The Role of Somatics in Birth Preparation
09:18 Curiosity and Mindfulness in the Birth Experience
13:47 Honoring Individual Choices in Birth
16:14 Nutrition and Movement for Postpartum Recovery

RESOURCES
Waking the Tiger - Healing Trauma
Resilient- how to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength and happiness- Rick Hanson Ph.D
"Allowing yourself to be vulnerable during birth doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you are strong enough to accept help, listen to your body, and trust the process."