Being the Bell: Francesca’s Birth Stories of Loss and Grief as a Heart Opening Experience

Being the Bell: Francesca’s Birth Stories of Loss and Grief as a Heart Opening Experience

Author: Indie Birth Association August 5, 2021 Duration: 43:25

Francesca is a spiritual teacher and mama to two angel babies. Through her experience with loss and grief, she has learned how to transmute her darkness into strength and deeply trust her intuition. Francesca believes in the healing power of birth and would choose wild and free birth again and again.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

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“Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower” by Rainer Maria Rilke

“The Grief Recovery Handbook” by John W. James and Russell Friedman

“The Smell of Dust on Rain” by Martín Prechtel

“When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chödrön

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The Birth Warrior Podcast, brought to you by the Indie Birth Association, moves beyond mainstream narratives to explore the raw, powerful, and deeply personal landscape of autonomous birth. This isn't a how-to guide, but a collection of voices often left out of the conversation. Each episode features firsthand stories from individuals who have navigated pregnancy and childbirth on their own terms, reclaiming intuition and authority in the process. You'll hear candid reflections on the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this journey, discussions that intersect with holistic health, alternative family structures, and conscious parenting. The podcast delves into the mental and physical fortitude required, connecting the dots between personal autonomy, fitness, and overall family wellness. By centering these authentic narratives, the Birth Warrior Podcast creates a vital space for anyone questioning conventional paradigms, offering not just stories but a sense of community and validation for those exploring paths less traveled in the realm of birth and motherhood.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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