Welcome to today’s episode, where I’m joined by Victoria Wilbraham—mentor, guide, and host of *Normal Boring Freebirth*
Victoria’s approach to birth is beautifully simple and grounded, helping families strip back unnecessary interventions and complicated language to experience birth in its most raw, embodied form.
She supports families in trusting their own "yes" and "no," finding their voice and asking questions that nourish their journey.
Today, we dive into the common fears Victoria sees arise in the women she works with and how she guides them to examine these fears, often tracing them to their roots in the ultimate fear—death.
As our conversation unfolds, we explore:
- How to bring death into conversation with reverence, just as we do with life.
- How the fear of death can drive unnecessary interventions in birth.
- Reclaiming death as a rite of passage, deserving of connection and presence.
- How grief and death have been medicalized and silenced, and what it might mean to reclaim their sacredness.
This episode also sets the stage for next week’s conversation with Death Midwife, Rev. Olivia Bareham, founder of *Sacred Crossings*. Rev. Bareham guides individuals and families through end-of-life care, bringing reverence and support to the journey of dying.
*If today’s topic feels intense, please honor that feeling and come back when you’re ready. For those listening today, prepare for a deep exploration of birth, death, and the sacred space where they meet.*
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