On the podcast this week, we have power mama Marissa Kirou heavy with her 3rd baby nearing the birth portal. Marissa shares the story of her first traumatic birth in 2017 in a hospital in Hamilton ON, how she healed and integrated the experience and prepared for the beautiful healing redemptive freebirth of her second son in 2023. We look forward to having Marissa back on the show after the birth of her third baby. We kept this video unedited to show the raw beauty of motherhood In this episode we discuss: - hospital induction - epidural and escaping the body during birth - birth trauma - NICU, formula and ''failure'' to breastfeed after her first baby - Healing with self forgiveness, somatic practice and shadow work - Scary ultrasound experience with baby #2 - Firing midwives and choosing a freebirth for her second child - Wild pregnancy for her 3rd pregnancy NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxcommunity Connect with Marissa on Instagram @marissa_kirou Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina