Transformed by Birth
Transformed by Birth
Podcast Description
Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
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The podcast covers a range of themes around pregnancy and parenthood including identity transformation, collaboration in birthing practices, and the spiritual aspects of becoming a parent. Episodes delve into topics such as the emotional journey of motherhood with guests like Lisa Marciano, who discusses how motherhood reshapes identity, and highlight the collaborative efforts between midwives and OB-GYNs through stories shared by Sarah Howard and Dr. Bente Kaiser.
Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Big rites of passage invite big feelings. In this episode, I sit with psychotherapist Molly Nourmand, LMFT, to explore perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the emotional landscape that so many parents quietly navigate. We talk about how to recognize when worry becomes disruption, why practical support matters, and how community loosens shame. You’ll hear ways to build a real village, plan your care before exhaustion sets in, and bring partners into the circle of support. Together, we look at therapy, mindfulness, and spiritual anchors as guides for meeting this tender threshold with presence and compassion.
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