We’re exploring a topic that often sparks curiosity (and sometimes a little skepticism): placenta encapsulation. Our guest, Adwapa Asensio—doula, mother, and founder of DouDouKare—joins Clara to unpack the science, culture, and spirit behind this centuries-old practice. Adwapa describes birth as both sacred and messy, and her journey into placenta encapsulation grew from a deep desire to honor the body’s innate wisdom. Together, we discuss: What placenta encapsulation actually is (and how it’...
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We’re exploring a topic that often sparks curiosity (and sometimes a little skepticism): placenta encapsulation. Our guest, Adwapa Asensio—doula, mother, and founder of DouDouKare—joins Clara to unpack the science, culture, and spirit behind this centuries-old practice. Adwapa describes birth as both sacred and messy, and her journey into placenta encapsulation grew from a deep desire to honor the body’s innate wisdom. Together, we discuss: What placenta encapsulation actually is (and how it’...
88: BIRTH STORY: From Science to Surrender, A Biologist’s Empowered Birth Story- with Emilie Wilder
The Mindful Womb Podcast
53 minutes
6 months ago
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 Podcast, I sit down with Emily Wilder, a biologist and first-time parent, to hear how she prepared for birth with intention—and how she learned to trust her body and the process along the way. Emily shares how her research-driven approach gave her confidence, how she used affirmations and mindset tool...
The Mindful Womb Podcast
We’re exploring a topic that often sparks curiosity (and sometimes a little skepticism): placenta encapsulation. Our guest, Adwapa Asensio—doula, mother, and founder of DouDouKare—joins Clara to unpack the science, culture, and spirit behind this centuries-old practice. Adwapa describes birth as both sacred and messy, and her journey into placenta encapsulation grew from a deep desire to honor the body’s innate wisdom. Together, we discuss: What placenta encapsulation actually is (and how it’...
