What if the most important factor in your birth experience isn’t where you give birth… but how safe you feel? In today’s episode of the Pain-Free Birth Podcast, Karen sits down with trauma healer and embodiment coach Monica Yates to unpack her powerful first-time home birth story and the mindset, preparation, and support that made it possible.From having a husband who was initially 100% against home birth… to witnessing a complete transformation after experiencing it firsthand, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to advocate for your birth, trust your intuition, and create an environment where your body can fully open and surrender. This episode also explores the often-overlooked connection between postpartum struggles and lack of support, and why so many women are left trying to “do it all” instead of being deeply cared for. Tune in to hear: How Monica shifted her husband from fear to full support for home birth Why feeling safe is the #1 factor in how your labor unfolds What it looks like to prepare for birth like a high-performing woman The mindset shift that helped her move through intense sensations without fear Why she never pushed during labor and what that reveals about the body The powerful role of masculine support in helping women fully surrender The real reason many women struggle postpartum (and how to avoid it) Why asking for help is the most important thing you can do as a new mom How to proactively set yourself up for a peaceful, supported postpartum The emotional and relational transformation that birth can create in your marriage Connect with Monica:Feminine as F*ck Podcast: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/feminine-as-fuck-the-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth/Website: https://monicayateshealth.com/ Birth story on Youtube: YouTubeMy Birth Story: A Positive Unmedicated Home Birth The Immersion: Somatic immersion that will guide you home to yourself through deep trauma healing and embodiment work with women IN PERSON over the course of 3 days https://monicayates.samcart.com/referral/BeBgbeVO/kiAUM0YexLSEstlR Use Code: WELCOME500 for $500 off Book: https://www.becomingherbook.com/CONNECT WITH KAREN:Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERESubmit your birth story and apply to come on the podcastInstagramFacebookYouTube

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