Welcome to the 22nd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Alex Monahan, mother and doula, is a heartfelt conversation about the complexities of motherhood, the importance of emotional wellbeing, and the vital role of support during the postpartum period. We discuss our personal experiences with birth trauma, the significance of building a supportive birth team, and the healing power of community. Alex also opens up about her experience with grief as a motherless mother.    If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing!!    Chapters   00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Motherhood 06:01 Understanding Trauma in Birth Experiences 11:32 Transformative Birth Experiences 17:00 The Need for Permission and Self-Care 22:07 The Role of Intuition in Doula Work 27:33 The Importance of Postpartum Support 36:28 Building a Supportive Birth Team 47:37 Navigating Grief and Motherhood 54:51 Embracing Legacy and Intuition in Parenting   Alex is a birth and postpartum doula whose work is deeply rooted in intuition, empathy, and presence. She is an energy worker who brings this into work and her everyday life. A mother of two—Brian (6) and Isla (almost 4)—everything she does is guided by love for her children and a deep desire to nurture and support others through the journey of motherhood. As a motherless mother, Alex brings a unique depth and softness to her care, holding space with tenderness, strength, and unwavering compassion. You can often find her on afternoon walks or at the park with her little ones (and usually a few extras in tow!), soaking in nature and connection.   Website: www.moonandsundoulacare.com Instagram handle: @moonandsundoula   I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself! Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal     Check out my website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com