The Mindful Womb Podcast
Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth
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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
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110: Perinatal Mental Health: Intrusive Thoughts, Medication Myths, and What New Parents Deserve to Know - with Lauren Collier
Perinatal mental health is one of the most misunderstood parts of pregnancy and early parenthood. Many new parents quietly struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, medication fears, or resurfacing…
109: An Unmedicated Birth Story of Pain, Power, Surrender, and the Call to Birthwork – with Ariella Silverstein-Tapp
This episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast is one of those conversations that lingers. It’s intimate. It’s educational. It’s honest about the parts of birth and postpartum we don’t always name out…
108: Managing Political Anxiety While Pregnant or Parenting: How to Stay Engaged Without the Anxiety Spiral
If you’ve been feeling waves of anxiety while following the news — especially around immigration, civil rights, political instability, or the recent escalation of ICE enforcement across the U.S. —…
107: Informed Choice in Newborn Care: Vitamin K, Eye Ointment, Hepatitis B, and More — with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by pediatrician and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Joel Gator Warsh for a calm, evidence-based conversation about routine newborn…
106: Prepared for Whatever Comes: Letting Go of the “Perfect Birth” — with Bec Conant
Birth is inherently uncertain — and that uncertainty is not something to fear. It’s where flexibility, trust, and empowerment live.In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by Bec…
105: Reclaiming the Sacred in Birth: Physiological Birth, Fear, and the Power of Presence - with Anna Lundqvist
Birth is one of the most profound rites of passage a birthing person can experience — yet in modern culture, it is often shaped by fear, urgency, and medicalization rather than trust, presence, and…
104: The Mindful First Trimester Checklist: Your Guide to Early Pregnancy
The first trimester is often treated like a waiting room — something to “get through” before the real pregnancy begins. But what if these early weeks are actually the foundation for everything that…
103: Aligned for Birth: How Chiropractic Care Supports Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Dr. Emily Loughery
Pregnancy is one of the body’s most profound transformations—beautiful, powerful, and sometimes uncomfortable. In this episode, Clara sits down with Dr. Emily Loughery (she/her), a perinatal and…
102: The Research That Reshaped Birth—and the Lessons We’re Still Learning from the ARRIVE and Term Breech Trials
The ARRIVE Trial and the Term Breech Trial reshaped modern birth practices in ways researchers never intended. From skyrocketing inductions to the loss of vaginal breech training, these studies…
101: The Forgotten Vitamin: Exploring the Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation - with Adwapa Asenso
We’re exploring a topic that often sparks curiosity (and sometimes a little skepticism): placenta encapsulation. Our guest, Adwapa Asensio—doula, mother, and founder of DouDouKare—joins Clara to…
100. Why Control Doesn’t Equal Safety in Birth & What to Do Instead
Birth isn’t something to be controlled—it’s something to be surrendered to. Through real stories, gentle wisdom, and practical reflection, we explore why control can actually hinder the birthing…
99: The Power of Partnership: How Kim & Will Prepared for a Powerful Birth
Welcoming a baby is never just about the birth itself—it’s about preparing, learning, adapting, and building a strong foundation as partners. In this conversation, Clara sits down with Kim and Will…
98: When Life Feels Uncertain: Trusting Yourself Through Birth and Beyond
Uncertainty is one of life’s only constants. Whether you’re awaiting labor, navigating a breakup, or supporting a loved one through illness, not knowing what comes next can feel like freefall.In this…
97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington
In this tender, deeply affirming episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Sam Byington—former private chef turned postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor—for a conversation…
96: Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy? Answers, Tips & What No One Tells You
Okay — let’s talk about sex. Yes, sex during pregnancy.This is one of those topics that so many people wonder about, but few feel safe or comfortable asking out loud. In this episode of The Mindful…
95: Trust Your Baby, Trust Your Body: Navigating High Risk Pregnancy as a Black Woman - with Farida Graham
In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Farida Graham—educator, leader, and proud parent to 14-month-old Tammy—for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about navigating…
94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth
Have “get the epidural” circled on your birth plan? Or maybe you’re curious but not sure if it’s for you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what epidurals really are, how they work,…
93: The Fertility & Pelvic Floor Connection No One Talks About - with Mitali Mohanan
In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Mitali Mohanan (she/her) to explore one of the most overlooked pieces of reproductive health: the…
92: How to Advocate for Yourself in Birth (Even If You’re Not Assertive)
You’ve probably heard the advice: “You need to advocate for yourself during labor.” But what does that actually mean—especially if you’re not someone who feels naturally assertive?In this episode of…
91: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Preparing for Birth
In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, we're busting the myth of the "perfect" birth plan. Birth prep is not about having every stage memorized or packing the right playlist—it's about knowing…
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The Mindful Womb Podcast has published 111 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Mindful Womb Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.
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