Sacred birth - from trauma to freedom with Caroline Blanco

Mahasoma Podcast

In this episode, we hear from Caroline Blanco - Mother, Vedic Meditation teacher, creative consultant & mentor. She lives and works on Bundjalung country nurturing individuals and teams to create, birth and live with deeper connection, purpose & freedom. After a deep healing journey from her traumatic first birth, Caroline recently free birthed her 2nd child undisturbed at home and in this episode she shares with us her learnings and experience.
* Trigger warning * - In this episode we talk about birth and birth trauma. Please give yourself the time and space needed to listen and reach out for support if you need.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The possibilities of birth + breaking down the myths
• Medicalised birthing vs. free birthing
• What free birthing actually is
• The importance of centring the mother and her experience
• The role of a midwife
• How to create an empowering birth experience
• The connection between meditation and birth
• Caroline’s direct experience using mantra, Vedic philosophy, breath and Vedic meditation in preparation for sacred birthing.

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE

• Visit Caroline’s website to learn more about her offerings and Vedic meditation courses in Byron Bay
• Follow Caroline on Instagram @_____love_now
• [e-mail]

RESOURCES

Listen

• Podcasts:
  • Pregnancy Birth and Beyond
  • Vital Veda
• Narayani Moola Mantra by Edo and Jo
• Please email [e-mail] to connect with us and receive the special Vedic birthing mantra

Read

• Sacred Birthing: Birthing a New Humanity - Sunni Karll
• A Compassionate Guide to Being With Birth - Jenny Blyth
• Jane Hardwick Collins – HERstory

Instagram

• @ripsnorter
• @michellepalasia
• @wild.womb.witch
• @indigenous.doulas
• @_rosierick_
• @wild.pregnancy_free.birth
• @padmini_yoni
• @bushrat_
• @zoe_bosco

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