Today, I chat with Caroline Burrows a renowned EMDR therapist, credentialed mental health social worker and director of Mindful Living about EMDR. We talk about what it is, its use in pregnancy especially when used for traumatic or distressing experiences that may also impact the birth experience, its use online and in person, and so much more. EMDR is a extremely well researched therapy, initially developed over 30 years ago specifically for trauma but in 2025, there is so much evidenc...
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Today, I chat with Caroline Burrows a renowned EMDR therapist, credentialed mental health social worker and director of Mindful Living about EMDR. We talk about what it is, its use in pregnancy especially when used for traumatic or distressing experiences that may also impact the birth experience, its use online and in person, and so much more. EMDR is a extremely well researched therapy, initially developed over 30 years ago specifically for trauma but in 2025, there is so much evidenc...
Freebirth as a first time mum, mothering and saying goodbye to your maiden self, and post partum challenges || Brooke's birth of Mana-Kai at home (New South Wales)
Birthing at Home: A Podcast
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7 months ago
Freebirth as a first time mum, mothering and saying goodbye to your maiden self, and post partum challenges || Brooke's birth of Mana-Kai at home (New South Wales)
Episode 69 is shared by Brooke, a first time mum who chose to freebirth her first baby, Mana-kai. Brooke talks us through her pregnancy, her reflections on mothering and grieving her maiden self and then her very cosy birth of Mana-kai, labouring without electricity due to power outages for much of her labour. She also shares her post partum journey, chatting about breastfeeding and the challenges of her prolapse. Resources: How to Belly MapVideo of Belly MappingI cou...
Birthing at Home: A Podcast
Today, I chat with Caroline Burrows a renowned EMDR therapist, credentialed mental health social worker and director of Mindful Living about EMDR. We talk about what it is, its use in pregnancy especially when used for traumatic or distressing experiences that may also impact the birth experience, its use online and in person, and so much more. EMDR is a extremely well researched therapy, initially developed over 30 years ago specifically for trauma but in 2025, there is so much evidenc...