<p>In this episode, I sit down with Charlotte - a former client (and now close friend) whose birth unfolded in the most instinctive, powerful way imaginable. After navigating trauma from her first birth, Charlotte spent her second pregnancy rebuilding trust in her body, questioning the system, and reclaiming her voice.</p><br><p>What began as a plan for a home birth with midwives became an “accidental” (but not so accidental) freebirth - a calm, intuitive experience that showed just how deeply a woman’s body knows what to do when she feels safe and supported.</p><br><p>We talk about debriefing birth trauma, the illusion of control in the maternity system, what it means to birth in full autonomy, and the quiet strength that comes from doing the internal work - not just learning techniques, but truly <em>believing</em> you can do it.</p><br><p>Charlotte’s story is one of reclamation, power, and pure physiological birth - the kind that reminds us why women deserve to be trusted.</p><p><br></p><h2>More from Me:</h2><p><br></p><p>✨ Download the <em>My Pocket Doula App®</em> – your go-to guide for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support</p><p>👩‍🍼 <a href="https://journeyaheadhypnobirthing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Work with me 1:1 or explore birth prep options</a></p><p>📸 Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/journeyaheaddoula/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@journeyaheaddoula</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>