This Tuesday on the podcast we have a birth/postpartum doula and child birth educator Reyyan @reyyanemniyet as our guest✨ My name is Reyyan, shortly known as Rey, and I’m an unschooling mother to 3 very curious little humans @reyyanemniyet . I currently work as a birth/postpartum doula and a childbirth educator @birthwithrey . Life hasn’t been linear, so I have worn many hats in the past. I have completed my undergraduate in psychology and further studies in counselling. I worked as a counsellor for 3 years at a private school in Sydney. When I returned back to Melbourne, I transformed my hijab styling talent into a real business, opening up Australia’s first hijab styling salon in the heart of, one of the busiest bridal strips in Melbourne. Life was great until I had my first child, well I thought. I struggled with birth and postpartum. Being a mother didn’t come to me naturally. I was diagnosed with postpartum depression shortly after and was medicated for it. After a years worth of back to back therapy and anti-depressants, I’ve come to realise why I struggled so much. Lack of knowledge, lack of support and a lack of preparation- kept in a very ugly dark place for a very long time. That’s when I went back to study hypnotherapy and major in hypnobirthing. Yes, hypnosis during birth is a thing and it works. After the birth of my twin boys (which was an unforgettable magical experience) - I decided to complete my studies in doula work. Currently, I’m enrolled in yoga teacher studies. For me, life is about growth. We are forever evolving. I do whatever feels right in the moment. I try not to think too far ahead. Look forward to connecting with you all soon