In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of HEAR ME ROAR, Sarah Hawley is joined by her new co-host, Brittany Costello, who shares her powerful and deeply personal story of a medicalized home birth that left her feeling disempowered and disconnected.
Brittany reflects on the expectations she had for a peaceful home birth, the interventions she experienced, and the ultimate realization of how each action during her birth profoundly impacted her body and spirit. This pivotal experience not only led Brittany to the world of free birth but also ignited her journey to becoming a Radical Birth Keeper, where she now supports women in reclaiming the sacredness of birth.
Together, Sarah and Brittany dive into the often-overlooked trauma that regularly occurs in home birth settings and how interventions disrupt the sacredness of birth. They also challenge the societal narrative that pressures women to suppress feelings of disappointment in their medical birth experiences.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Brittany’s journey through her first medicalized home birth and the deep disappointment she felt.
- How this experience led her to the world of free birth and her path to becoming a Radical Birth Keeper.
- The ways medical interventions, even in a home setting, disrupt the birthing process.
- The societal pressure to minimize women’s feelings of disappointment in birth.
- The courage it takes to confront and heal from birth trauma.
- Reclaiming the sacredness of birth and trusting the wisdom of our bodies.
Connect with Sarah:
- Website & Resources
- Birth Trauma Integration Session
- Wild & Free Coaching Container
- Instagram
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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.
Jan 5 20251 hr and 30 mins