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A podcast created with passion by a Brisbane mum with a strong desire to learn about all the positive and beautiful sides to birth. This space is created for all women to see, hear, and share empowering birth stories and advice in the hopes to heal and educate others. Each week I'll be chatting with Australian mothers, partners, and professionals to inspire other women on their own journey to motherhood. Instagram: @positivebirthaustralia
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BIRTH LIKE A MAMMAL™

BIRTH LIKE A MAMMAL™

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Birth Like a Mammal™ is a community created for both parents and doulas. Lindsay has over a decade of professional doula experience supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Combined with her B.S. in Animal Science, Lindsay is an expert on mammalian birth. Most of what is taking place in hospital L&D units is not in alignment with mammalian biology, and the complications that arise during and from giving birth can be prevented or avoided altogether by simply giving birth l ...
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In this conversation with Nicole Wheeler, Nicole shares about her birth work, becoming a successfully booked out doula, writing and self publishing a children's book about home birth and free birth, and her experience with peri-menopause. You'll hear us discuss: Nicole's journey to becoming a doula Navigating motherhood, birth work and how she gave…
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On today's show I sit with Jinti as she reflects on the transformative journey of her four births and the invaluable lessons she gathered along the way. Just two weeks into a worldwide adventure, she unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant. Overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what to do next, her mother’s encouraging words grounded her, giving her t…
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Today, we welcome back Winona as she shares the beautiful story of her most recent birth—the arrival of her son. Winona first shared her journey in episode #106, which was an experience that took her to the fiery depths of transformation, and out of that, she emerged with profound wisdom. Feeling a deep soul-calling for another baby, Winona opened …
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On today’s episode, Yasmin shares her journey of preparing for a home birth and how she navigated the unexpected twists with resilience.. Yasmin's journey toward birth began long before she even met her husband. She consciously chose to fill her mind with stories of birth that were rooted in strength, empowerment, and love. What truly stood out to …
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Have you ever wondered what content strategy could take your doula business to the next level? If you’re ready to discover the content secrets that successful birth doulas use to connect with more clients, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The step-by-step content plan that has trans…
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Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to generate passive income as a birth doula without relying on social media? Are you ready to discover the secret pathways to financial freedom that don’t require a single post or like? Then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The surprising strategie…
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Have you ever wondered how to make your birth doula business stand out in a crowded market? Are you ready to learn the secret strategies successful birthworkers use to shine above the rest? Then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The one unique approach that will set your doula services ap…
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In episode 19 of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay interviews Diana Forsell. Diana is a Mother to two boys, with two very different birth stories. She is the host of the Healing Birth podcast where she shares an incredible variety of birth stories from women all over the world. Diana brings an unshakeable trust in our biology and our bodies…
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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to grow a thriving community of over 400 passionate members? If you're eager to expand your reach beyond individual interactions and cultivate a vibrant, engaged community, then grab your pen and paper—this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Why embracing simplicity is the ke…
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Have you ever wondered what the missing piece is to achieving lasting success in the world of birthwork? If you are ready to explore the vital component that could be the turning point for sustained success in your doula practice, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Why understanding t…
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Today we’re joined by Jo, a Forensic Accountant turned Psychic Medium, sharing her four birth stories. Growing up in a family of eight, Jo was surrounded by babies, and hospital births were simply the norm. Her first birth experience was profoundly shaped by her mother-in-law’s illness and passing, which, unbeknownst to her at the time, would mark …
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In episode 18 of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay sits down with Jessica Olson of Wildly Awakened Motherhood. Jessica is an embodied birth coach, focused on supporting women find healing and safety within their bodies, and home, before birth. She is a yoga practitioner, intuitive nutritionist, radical birth keeper graduate, and training in…
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Have you ever wondered what the #1 time hack is that could revolutionize the way you practice as a doula? If you are ready to learn about the ultimate time-saving technique that will transform your approach to birthwork, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The time management trick tha…
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On today’s episode, I sit down with Chloe, the other half of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as she shares her five birth experiences. She begins with her first experience at a birth centre, where she had a fast, four-hour labour at almost 42 weeks. Despite the quick and intense nature of her labour, she found safety in her birth space and instinctivel…
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On today’s episode I sit down with Keshia, one of the cohosts of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as we dive into her five unique birth experiences. Keshia’s journey into motherhood began with a hospital birth under the care of a private OB who had also delivered her and her siblings. Though her first birth was free of interventions and medication, it w…
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In episode 17 of The Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay welcomes Joanna Cook, a Texas-based therapist and Mother, to discuss the profound impact of therapy on women struggling with birth trauma. Joanna shares her journey from experiencing a traumatic birth to becoming a therapist specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic embodiment, and…
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Shelby—mother of three, Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, and Postnatal Yoga Teacher, and Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Practitioner. Booking into a birth centre where she had continuity of care and going through her prenatal yoga training, Shelby felt ready for her journey. Despite having a water birth, she ex…
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Today’s episode, I have the delight to be chatting with first-time mother, Jordan. Jordan’s experience in the hospital as a practicing midwife was described as shell-shocking. She had an innate understanding that many of the procedures performed on women were more harmful than helpful, which led her to choose the path of birthing her baby at home, …
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In this beautiful conversation with Ali Heppell, Ali shares her journey from attending her first women's circle as a new mother in the middle of the pandemic, to becoming a passionate facilitator. You'll hear us discuss: Ali's first circle experience and what that felt like Ali's journey to becoming a circle facilitator, including undertaking 3 fac…
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Today on the podcast, Holly, a mother of three beautiful boys, shares her contrasting birth experiences and her journey with mental health. At 21, just before a powerlifting competition, Holly unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant. With no prior understanding of physiological birth or available care models, she takes us through the path she chos…
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On this 16th episode of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay is joined by Carla Sargent, a former midwife now birth trauma healer and educator. Carla is a true GEM in the birth trauma healing world. Her experience as a midwife and many years supporting Mothers healing from birth trauma bring an incredible dialogue to this discussion today. Car…
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In this beautiful conversation with Anna Lipsane, we hear Anna's rite of passage story of a 44 week pregnancy and powerful birth. Birth stories of pregnancies beyond 43 weeks can be hard to find and I'm so happy that we can share another one on Together. You’ll hear us discuss: How Anna felt emotionally, spiritually, and physically during her pregn…
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On today’s episode, we hear the positive hospital birth story shared by Alex. As an aesthetic nurse familiar with private hospital settings, Alex decided she felt most comfortable with a private OB care model. After finding an OB she felt aligned with, she immersed herself in education that supported her birth choices, carefully absorbing only posi…
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Have you ever wondered how to construct a doula business machine that tirelessly works for you, allowing you more time to focus on what truly matters? If you are ready to learn how to set up a doula business that functions seamlessly, providing exceptional service while easing your workload, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In…
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On today’s episode, we explore the contrasting journeys of Brooke’s two births. Brooke's first pregnancy was a planned and smooth experience, much like her initial birth plan. She envisioned a minimal pain experience, even joking she would "walk backwards into the hospital." However, the reality was a traumatic birth that left her shaken. Initially…
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On episode 15 of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay chats with Brittney, the founder of The Wombsisterhood®'s Positive Pregnancy Journey. Brittney is an educator, a doula, and a Mother. She is the creator of Driven by Faith Doula Training and also hosts a private Facebook group for The Wombsisterhood®. Brittney stepped into birth work in 201…
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In this episode of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lauren Reza, a lactation consultant and natural Motherhood coach as well as the woman behind Lactation and Lullabies on Instagram. Lauren shares her journey from working in obstetrics as an R.N. to becoming a lactation consultant. She has a deep understanding of mammalian bio…
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On today's episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming first-time mother Ashneeta to the show. She will share the transformative journey of bringing her son into the world. After enduring the heartache of a pregnancy loss, Ash channeled her grief into a commitment to her health, spending the next year working with a naturopath to create the healthies…
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On today’s episode, we welcome back midwife and mother of three, Amanda. Amanda first shared her journey in episode #45 of Positive Birth Australia, where she recounted her first two home births. This time, Amanda’s pregnancy came as a surprise, arriving sooner than her family had anticipated as they were planning to travel around Australia in a va…
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Are you ready to discover how a birthworker can harness the power of podcasting to fulfill their purpose and share their passion? If you are curious how the principles of faith and passion in podcasting could transform your career as a birth doula, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Today, I'm joined by Darby Swan from Boundless…
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To celebrate the release of our soulful 20-minute birth affirmation tracks, today's first micro-episode will focus on the power of birth affirmations and intention-setting during pregnancy. We'll explore how to incorporate them into your daily life to cultivate a strong, healthy mindset as you prepare for birth. ✨ The differences between affirmatio…
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Have you ever wondered what makes a doula package not just good, but irresistibly sellable? If you are ready to master the art of creating doula packages that don't just offer support but actually sell, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The key ingredients for crafting doula packages…
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In this episode of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay shares a fantastic discussion with Audrey Ross of @ajoyfulbirth where Audrey discusses the differences in her three births: birth center, home with licensed midwives, and home unassisted/freebirth. Additionally, she has free birthed another baby at home since we recorded this episode last…
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On today's episode we hear from first-time mother, Jess, as she shares her empowering hospital birth story. After two and a half years and four pregnancies, it was finally Jess's moment to welcome her baby into the world. With two sister-in-laws as midwives - one specialising in homebirth -Jess found herself surrounded by a wealth of knowledge and …
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Have you been trying to decode the secrets of a proven, multi-faceted strategy in the world of birth doulas? If you are ready to uncover the layers and intricacies of a proven, three-pronged strategy that elevates birthwork to new heights, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The surpri…
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In this episode of the Birth Like a Mammal™ podcast, Lindsay sits down with Kristine Lauria, an international midwife who currently works for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). She specializes in high-risk maternity care in low-resource settings and is passionate in her support of breech birth, bodily autonomy in medical decision m…
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Have you ever wondered how honing your public speaking skills could dramatically increase your doula client base? If you're ready to learn the public speaking tips that will empower you to connect deeply with audiences and land more doula clients, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questions rig…
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Today, we dive into Amanda's remarkable birth stories, marked by challenges yet underscored by her unwavering resilience, advocacy and deep knowledge. Amanda's excitement about her first birth was initially clouded by a diagnosis of placenta previa at 32 weeks. This resolved as time passed, but Amanda soon faced another hurdle: preeclampsia, which …
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Have you ever wondered how a virtual event can revolutionize how you grow and expand your doula business? If you are ready to unlock the secrets of successfully running virtual events to boost your presence in the doula community, get a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The essential steps for host…
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Have you ever wondered what steps I would take to rebuild my doula business and client base from the ground up? If you are ready to learn about the key moves I'd make to quickly find doula clients and build a sustainable business if I had to start over, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questio…
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In today's episode, I sit down with Poppy, the host of Out the Gate Parenting, to explore her two distinctly different birth experiences. Poppy was inspired to choose homebirth after her sister's peaceful home delivery, contrasted sharply by witnessing a friend's hospital birth. Knowing this was the right path, Poppy engaged a homebirth midwife sho…
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Have you been trying to find ways to connect with other birthworkers in your area and share valuable experiences? if you are ready to discover the secret to building a strong, supportive network of birthworkers in your community, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Why connecting with …
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Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the transformative journey of Fiona, a birth educator and doula whose experiences in childbirth deeply reshaped her life. Fiona admits that initially, she knew very little about pregnancy and childbirth. However, inspired by the profound insights from Ina May Gaskin's book, Fiona embarked on a path th…
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In this conversation with Madeline McKenzie, you’ll hear us discuss: Madeline's story that lead her to start her therapy and coaching business whilst on maternity leave Navigating motherhood and business How Madeline deals with criticism / comments when her reels go viral How she got clear on her messaging and key audience The benefits of running a…
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of combining birthwork with the challenges of running a business? If you're ready to learn how to harness the emotional ebbs and flows of birthwork to fuel your business success, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questions right…
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In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the visionary creators of the Australian documentary, Born at Home, which explores the intimate world of homebirth. Following the empowering experience of her second child's birth, Amanda, with her extensive background in birth advocacy and evidence-based maternity care, felt an undeniable call to creat…
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Have you ever wondered how parenthood can blend seamlessly with managing a thriving Doula business, all while maintaining your grace and composure? If you're ready to discover the secrets to harmonizing the demanding roles of single parenthood and successful Doula entrepreneurship, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Today, I'm j…
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Have you ever wondered how to balance the joys and challenges of a newborn while launching your dream birth business? If you're ready to discover strategies that can help you thrive both as a parent of a little one and as a budding birth business entrepreneur, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! The 3 questions we answer in today…
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In episode 11 of the Birth Like a Mammal podcast, host Lindsay Askins - a Mother of three and seasoned doula-turned birth coach, discusses the main components of a healthy and instinctive birth that is aligned with mammalian biology. She emphasizes the importance of hydration, nourishment, a supportive team, safety, autonomy, and oxytocin in ensuri…
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If you're ready to explore 5 game-changing copywriting techniques that will instantly improve the content for your doula business, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Simple copywriting tweaks that can turn disinterested visitors into eager Doula clients... How to infuse emotional appe…
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