Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, health journalist, birth educator and incredible mother of four Jodi Wilson, for a deeply grounding conversation about pregnancy, motherhood, the nervous system, and how just small moments of stillness can change the way we move through this season.

Jodi also shares her four very different birth stories which is a real treat!

This is a beautiful conversation about trusting your body, listening to your instincts, and making space for what really matters.

In this episode, we cover:
- Pregnancy, mindfulness, and creating more calm in smaller moments
- How to use breathing space in everyday life
- The vagus nerve and how it supports labour progression
- Why vocalisation and sound can help during contractions
- How to build trust in your body before birth
- Jodi’s four birth experiences and what each one taught her
- The emotional and practical realities of modern motherhood
- Insights from Jodi’s book A Brain That Breathes
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Follow Jodi Wilson:
Instagram: @practisingsimplicity
Substack: Practising Simplicity
Book: A Brain That Breathes (UK) & A Brain That Breathes (Aus)

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Instagram: @popthatmumma

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Lucy about her positive VBAC birth story. After an unexpected cesarean with her first baby, Lucy was determined to have a different experience the second time around.
Lucy takes us through her second birth, the calm environment her midwives created, how her husband supported her, and what it felt like to advocate for herself and actually be heard. Her story is such a lovely reminder that VBACs can be calm, positive, and incredibly empowering experiences.
If you're planning a VBAC or just love hearing positive birth stories that show what's possible, this one's for you.
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Can we just be honest? Nobody actually sleeps through the night! Not you, not me, not your baby, and that's completely normal.
In this episode, I'm joined by Rachael from Hey Sleepy Baby and we get real about sleep patterns and why waking up in the night isn't the problem we've been told it is. We're talking about normal night waking and why your baby's temperament plays a huge role in their sleep patterns.
She also shares practical ways to troubleshoot sleep issues. This one's for every knackered parent who's been told their baby "should" be sleeping through by now.
Want to learn more about Rachael and Hey Sleepy Baby? Check out her Podcast, website or find her on social media.
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Somewhere along the way, we stopped seeing birth as a rite of passage and started treating it like a medical procedure. It's time to change that.
In this episode, I'm chatting with Elaine Welteroth about her incredible journey from journalism to founding the Birth Fund, an organisation working to get midwifery care to families who need it most. We're diving into why midwifery care is so important, how the medical model of birth has let women down, and what it means to reclaim birth as a rite of passage rather than just another medical event.
Elaine gets real about trusting your intuition during childbirth, choosing a birth team that truly supports you, and why surrendering to the process (not fighting it) can be one of the most empowering things you'll ever do.
You can find out more about Elaine and Birth Fund here.
A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months!
Use the link:⁠wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50⁠  to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50.

In this BONUS episode, I’m answering your mostasked questions about advocating for yourself during pregnancy and birth.

I get questions about this topic all the time on Instagram@PopThatMumma and thought I’d record a bonus episode about it, because knowing your options in birth is one thing, but speaking up in the moment, when you’re tired, vulnerable, or in labor is a WHOLE other skill.
I share practical tools, mindset shifts, and simple phrases you can use so your decisions come from clarity, not fear so youcan feel calm, informed and confident making decisions that are right for you and your baby.
If you want deeper support, meditations and nervous-system based birth prep, you can explore Birth Box,and use code PODCAST to save 20%
⁠https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox⁠
I can’t wait to help you feel even more birth ready.
Poppy
Popthatmumma
Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for entertainment and general information only. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have.