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90: From Control to Trust: The Essential Truth of Birthing Confidently
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Surrender Is Not Weakness—It’s Wisdom: A Personal Story from Bali, Silence, and Back Again
Episode Description:
What if surrender wasn’t about giving up—but about finding your deepest strength?
In this deeply personal episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara shares an unexpected chapter from her life: losing her voice after returning from a transformative retreat in Bali. What began as frustration became a profound reminder of a truth she teaches every birthing person she works with: 🌿 Surrender is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
From Bali to the silence of vocal rest, Clara reflects on how birth, parenting, and life continually ask us to release the illusion of control—and how doing so can deepen our connection to ourselves, our bodies, and our power.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The real gift Clara received when she lost her voice
- How control and safety are often confused during pregnancy
- What surrender really means in birth and postpartum
- The kind of support that builds true inner safety
- Why parenting is a masterclass in presence, not perfection
Reflection Questions to Journal or Meditate On:
✨ What might soften if I trusted myself more?
✨ What would open up if I didn’t need to control this part?
✨ What does surrender feel like in my body?
✨ What support do I need to feel safe when things get uncertain?
Resources Mentioned:
🌸 The Path to a Powerful Birth – Clara’s childbirth course blending research, mindfulness, advocacy, and surrender.
If you’re in a season of surrender—by choice or by force—know this: you are held. You are enough. And you’re not alone.
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