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The Mindful Womb Podcast

The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.


Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family. 



Personal Growth Spirituality Parenting Kids & Family Mindfulness
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
99
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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98: When Life Feels Uncertain: Trusting Yourself Through Birth and Beyond

98: When Life Feels Uncertain: Trusting Yourself Through Birth and Beyond

Uncertainty is one of life’s only constants. Whether you’re awaiting labor, navigating a breakup, or supporting a loved one through illness, not knowing what comes next can feel like freefall.

In this…

00:36:34  |   Tue 16 Sep 2025
97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington

97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington

In this tender, deeply affirming episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Sam Byington—former private chef turned postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor—for a conversation eve…

00:59:48  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
96: Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy? Answers, Tips & What No One Tells You

96: Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy? Answers, Tips & What No One Tells You

Okay — let’s talk about sex. Yes, sex during pregnancy.
This is one of those topics that so many people wonder about, but few feel safe or comfortable asking out loud. In this episode of The Mindful W…

00:21:58  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
95: Trust Your Baby, Trust Your Body: Navigating High Risk Pregnancy as a Black Woman - with Farida Graham

95: Trust Your Baby, Trust Your Body: Navigating High Risk Pregnancy as a Black Woman - with Farida Graham

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Farida Graham—educator, leader, and proud parent to 14-month-old Tammy—for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about navigating…

00:54:10  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth

94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth

Have “get the epidural” circled on your birth plan? Or maybe you’re curious but not sure if it’s for you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what epidurals really are, how they work, …

00:29:15  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
93: The Fertility & Pelvic Floor Connection No One Talks About - with Mitali Mohanan

93: The Fertility & Pelvic Floor Connection No One Talks About - with Mitali Mohanan

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Mitali Mohanan (she/her) to explore one of the most overlooked pieces of reproductive health: the…

00:58:39  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
92: How to Advocate for Yourself in Birth (Even If You’re Not Assertive)

92: How to Advocate for Yourself in Birth (Even If You’re Not Assertive)

You’ve probably heard the advice: “You need to advocate for yourself during labor.” But what does that actually mean—especially if you’re not someone who feels naturally assertive?

In this episode of …

00:19:24  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
91: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Preparing for Birth

91: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Preparing for Birth

In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, we're busting the myth of the "perfect" birth plan. Birth prep is not about having every stage memorized or packing the right playlist—it's about knowing …

00:15:10  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
90: From Control to Trust: The Essential Truth of Birthing Confidently

90: From Control to Trust: The Essential Truth of Birthing Confidently

Surrender Is Not Weakness—It’s Wisdom: A Personal Story from Bali, Silence, and Back Again

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What if surrender wasn’t about giving up—but about finding your deepest strength?

In this…

00:26:15  |   Tue 27 May 2025
89: How to Create a Birth Experience That Honors You - with midwife Caitlyn Schollmeier

89: How to Create a Birth Experience That Honors You - with midwife Caitlyn Schollmeier

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with certified nurse midwife, childbirth educator, and founder of Lila, Caitlyn Schollmeier. Together, we unpack how birthing people c…

00:56:05  |   Tue 13 May 2025
88: BIRTH STORY: From Science to Surrender, A Biologist’s Empowered Birth Story- with Emilie Wilder

88: BIRTH STORY: From Science to Surrender, A Biologist’s Empowered Birth Story- with Emilie Wilder

Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences a person can have. But how do you prepare for something as unpredictable as birth? In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podc…

00:53:42  |   Tue 06 May 2025
87: The Science & Spirit of Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Lara Heimann

87: The Science & Spirit of Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Lara Heimann

What if yoga could do more than improve flexibility? What if it could transform the way you move, breathe, and experience birth?

In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I’m joined by Lara Heimann…

00:54:50  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
86: Birth Support Tips for Partners: Essential Comfort Measures, Advocacy, and Mindset Tips

86: Birth Support Tips for Partners: Essential Comfort Measures, Advocacy, and Mindset Tips

When we think of birth support, we often picture a partner holding a hand or offering ice chips. But true birth support is so much more than that. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the essentia…

00:27:52  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
85: Intimacy After Baby: Rebuilding Connection in the Postpartum Period - with Dr Michele Waldron

85: Intimacy After Baby: Rebuilding Connection in the Postpartum Period - with Dr Michele Waldron

Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but it also introduces major shifts in intimacy and connection for couples. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Michele Waldron, clinical…

00:57:15  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
84: Stop Overpaying! Maximize What Your Insurance Covers for Birth & Beyond

84: Stop Overpaying! Maximize What Your Insurance Covers for Birth & Beyond

When preparing for birth, most families budget for hospital bills, but did you know your insurance may cover much more? From childbirth education and lactation support to postpartum recovery and ment…

00:16:50  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
83: Cultivating Pelvic Floor Awareness for Athletes - with Dr. Linsey Roth

83: Cultivating Pelvic Floor Awareness for Athletes - with Dr. Linsey Roth

Many athletes and active individuals focus on strength, endurance, and mobility—but what about pelvic floor health? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsay Roth, a pelvic floor therapist and fun…

00:43:04  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
82: Unlocking the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Fertility Awareness - with Julie Lipsett

82: Unlocking the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Fertility Awareness - with Julie Lipsett

Did you know that your menstrual cycle is one of the best indicators of your overall health? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Lipsett, a certified fertility awareness educator and therapist, to…

00:53:20  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
81: Birth Support that Works: How Partners Can Use Massage for Comfort and Connection - with Ana Munoz

81: Birth Support that Works: How Partners Can Use Massage for Comfort and Connection - with Ana Munoz

In this episode we’re diving into the transformative role that partners can play during labor—through the power of touch and massage. Many partners want to help but aren’t sure how. That’s where inte…

00:40:09  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
80: 10 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Cesarean

80: 10 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Cesarean

Many expecting parents worry about the possibility of needing a cesarean birth (C-section). While cesareans can be life-saving when medically necessary, many are performed for reasons that could be a…

00:23:35  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
79: Navigating Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes During Pregnancy Without the Stress - with Megan Peasley

79: Navigating Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes During Pregnancy Without the Stress - with Megan Peasley

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and for those diagnosed with diabetes—whether preexisting Type 1 or 2, or gestational diabetes—it can come with unique challenges. But managing blood sugar does…

00:51:23  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
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