In this episode of Sovereign Tea Time, I’m back to muse on motherhood with Celia Mei. My kiddos are 7 and 2, and for Celia hers are 7, 4, 2, and 6 months. We share personal stories about our journeys, including the joys and difficulties of traveling with young children, navigating going back to work after birth, and prioritizing play amidst daily responsibilities. Our discussion emphasizes the need for grounding, connection, and fun amidst the chaos of motherhood. We explore the themes of playfulness as a parenting tool, emotional regulation, and breaking generational cycles of trauma. We discuss the challenges of managing triggers and emotions, and the need for resources and tools to support our parenting journey. We talked about the reciprocal nature of motherhood, where both parents and children learn and grow together, ultimately aiming to foster healthier relationships and emotional well-being.

Resources:

www.instagram.com/playfulheartparenting

The Nurtured Heart Approach Book:

https://a.co/d/0O1fTpR

www.loveandlogic.com

Connect with Celia Mei

www.intuitivebirth.org

www.instagram.com/intuitive.birth/

Connect with Hannah-Rose

www.instagram.com/thehannahmama.com

www.youtube.com/@thehannahmama

https://linktr.ee/thehannahmama

Email sovereign.tea.time@gmail.com to submit your freebirth story for consideration, or your adventures in the journey of sovereign womanhood, where we take radical responsibility for our lives.

03:06 Motherhood and Pregnancy Experiences

06:02 Navigating Birth Work and Motherhood

08:47 Traveling with Infants

12:03 The Importance of Cultural Exposure for Children

14:55 Challenges of Traveling with Young Children

18:06 Finding Joy in Parenting

20:59 The Role of Play in Family Dynamics

26:44 The Power of Play in Parenting

36:58 Navigating Triggers and Emotions

46:55 Breaking Cycles and Building Healthy Relationships

In this episode of Sovereign Tea Time, Hannah-Rose shares her personal journey through motherhood, focusing on her experiences with pregnancy, homebirth with midwives then freebirth, and the lessons learned along the way. She reflects on the transition to motherhood, the importance of community support, and the empowering decision to pursue freebirth. Through her stories, she emphasizes the significance of intuition, self-responsibility, and the impact of birth experiences on relationships. Hannah-Rose invites listeners to explore the deeper implications of free birth and how it can transform one's life.

Follow Hannah-Rose

www.youtube.com/@thehannahmama

www.instagram.com/thehannahmama

https://linktr.ee/thehannahmama

Email sovereign.tea.time@gmail.com to submit your freebirth story for consideration, or your adventures in the journey of sovereign womanhood

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Exciting News

03:33 Grounding Practices and Personal Check-in

06:51 Pregnancy Journey and Changes

09:43 Mother's Birth Stories and VBAC Advocacy

12:35 Personal Birth Experience: First Child

18:25 Labor and Birth Process: First Child

24:01 Reflections on Birth Experience and Lessons Learned

33:55 Transitioning to Free Birth Philosophy

37:44 Impact of Birth Experience on Life

38:28 The Journey to Motherhood: Reflections on Pregnancy

44:13 Preparing for Free Birth: A Personal Choice

49:49 Lessons Learned: Growth Through Birth

01:01:05 Embracing Change: The Impact of Free Birth on Relationships

This California Mama and Sovereign Birth Guardian takes us through her 4 births, all at home, the first 3 with licensed midwives leading up to her recent freebirth. The first baby was “assisted” out by the midwife causing interventions and trauma she later questioned.

In her third birth she found herself inviting too many people, spiraling into fear, and struggling to speak her true need to be alone.

For her fourth birth she was ready to take the leap into freebirth actually suggested by her husband after he had previously been skeptical. Listen to find out the tools she used to surrender into her pregnancy and birth completely outside the medical system!

Find Celia Mei on IG www.instargram.com/intuitive.birth/

or her website www.intuitivebirth.org

Find the book we referenced here: "Portal: The Art of Choosing Orgasmic, Pain Free Birth" by Yolande Norris Clark here:

https://amzn.to/3Ckxvc4

Intro Song "We Are Weaving Our Lives" by Alexa Sunshine Rose https://alexasunshinerose.bandcamp.com/album/come-receive