Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

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• Why The Birth Plan Isn't Enough: What Real Birth Preparation Actually Looks Like 17.07.2026 32min

  Most women prepare for birth in their heads. But birth doesn't happen in your head.In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Ann Beresford - doula of 24 years, award-winning author, and host of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast -  for an honest conversation about what's actually missing from birth preparation.We unpack:Why a checklist birth plan isn't enough and why a 'birth manifesto' is a better ideaWhy knowing how you want to feel during labour matters more than what you want to happenHow to prepare your birth partner to actually support youWhy putting away the contraction timer might be the best thing you doThe difference between preparing for a home birth vs hospitalWhat physiological birth really means and why it's quietly disappearingWhy trusting your instincts matters Follow Sallyann Beresford on Instagram: @theultimatebirthpartnerFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Birth Ready with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Is Induction Right For You? Everything You Need To Know with Carly Sandland 10.07.2026 35min

  One in three women are now being induced. And most of them are going into it without the full picture.In this episode, I'm joined by doula and childbirth educator, Carly Sandland, to talk about one of the most important conversations in modern maternity care.Why the due date isn't actually evidence-based and where it came fromThe difference between absolute and relative riskHow to make sure induction is the right path for youThe importance of knowing your options and the alternatives to inductionWhy asking for your 'bishop score' mattersHow to make an induction a positive, empowering experienceWays to keep the oxytocin flowing throughout the processFind Carly at @thedoulaclubReady Birth Go, Carly's online birth prep courseFind Poppy at @popthatmummaBirth Box - the complete online hypnobirthing course
• How to MELT into contractions 04.07.2026 10min

  I coach you through exactly how to melt into a surge instead of fighting it.We'll practise this together in real time, dropping all that tension in your body and leaning into the experience. Because when you overcome any resistance and learn how to melt into the feeling, the effect on your experience is profound. Get the full hypnobirthing course Just after the Oxytocin Bubble Tracks? Get them HERE. Get my FREE Third Trimester Routine HERE
• How To Advocate For Yourself During Pregnancy And Birth with Katie Jensen 03.07.2026 44min

  In this episode I'm joined by doula Katie Jensen to talk about what advocacy actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with being difficult.Why starting birth prep as early as possible should be the normHow to decide on the birth you want and understand all your options along the wayWhat advocacy really means during pregnancy, labour and birthHow to handle any moment you feel pressured into a quick decision about your careWhy asking for a second opinion can change everythingFind Katie at @katiejensendoulaKatie’s Website: https://www.katiejensendoula.com/Find Poppy at @popthatmummaBirth Box - the complete online hypnobirthing courseOxytocin Bubble - hypnobirthing meditations for pregnancy and labour
• The Return - What to do when things don't go to plan [Birth Box Sample] 02.07.2026 8min

  Listen when you're in a calm state of mind, with the space to really absorb it.In this episode, I talk through practical strategies for what to do if birth takes a different path than you were hoping for.This audio is taken from The Return module inside Birth Box.If you'd like access to the full course, you can join here:https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/
• Hollie & Marcus Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story 26.06.2026 1val 19min

  Listen to this birth story with your birth partner - it’s powerful, emotional, and full of practical gems. Thank you both SO much for joining us!! A beautifully positive hospital birth that’ll leave you feeling inspired, reassured, and ready.The course mentioned is Birth Box: The BirthBox Hypnobirthing CourseLoved by thousands, designed to get you ready.❤️Get my free third trimester routine here. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for entertainment and general information only. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have.
• Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with QUADRUPLETS with Taylah from The Glachan Quad Squad 19.06.2026 1val

  In this incredible episode, Taylor shares the emotional rollercoaster of discovering she was carrying quadruplets, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, spending weeks in hospital, and delivering four babies in just three minutes via caesarean.From fear and uncertainty to overwhelming joy, this story is a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable birth can be.A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy blends⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠Calming Anchor⁠!!) Follow Taylah & The Quad Squad on Instagram: ⁠@theglachanquadsquadFollow Taylah & The Quad Squad on YouTubeFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Third Trimester Birth Prep Routine 18.06.2026 13min

  FREE PDF. GUIDE with exact steps HEREI recorded this when I was pregnant with my third baby.One thing I hear all the time is: When should I start hypnobirthing? When should I start perineal massage? What should I actually be doing in the third trimester?So I break it all down in this podcast and walk you through exactly what I'd focus on and when.Hope it helps. ❤️
• Sleep Track - Sonic Rooms PostPartum Album Taster 16.06.2026 24min

  My new PP album is out and so many of you wanted a sample - so here it is!If you want the full album use the secret 30% discount code "PODS" - only found in this caption 🤫 Experience the calm:https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/sonicrooms
• How to Speed Up Labour Naturally with Midwife Beth 12.06.2026 47min

  In this episode I’m joined by midwife and mum of four Beth from The Bump to Baby Chapter to talk about one of the most common questions I get asked: how to speed up labour.We explore what can slow labour down, what can help it progress, baby positioning, biomechanics, oxytocin, cervical dilation and the difference between trying to force labour and creating the right conditions for it to flow.A really practical and reassuring conversation for anyone preparing for birth.A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy blends⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠Calming Anchor⁠!!) Follow Beth on Instagram: ⁠@thebumptobabychapterFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab⁠ Sonic Rooms
• How Writing Can Help You Process Motherhood with Catrin Kemp 05.06.2026 45min

  I’m joined by Catrin Kemp from New Mothers Circle to talk about the power of writing in motherhood and how putting words to your experience can help you process what you’re feeling.We explore journalling, reflection, identity shifts and why writing can be such a grounding tool during pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood. This is a gentle, thoughtful conversation for any mother wanting to feel more connected to herself through the changes motherhood brings.A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy blends⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠Calming Anchor⁠!!) Follow Catrin on Instagram: ⁠@newmumswritingSubscribe to Catrin's Substack hereFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab⁠ Sonic Rooms
• Meeting Charley: A Real Birth Box Mama’s Story - Hypnobirthing Course Experience 31.05.2026 11min

  🎙️ This week on the podcast, I speak with Charley about her incredible birth experience—and how she used the Birth Box™ Hypnobirthing course to prepare.It was surreal meeting someone in person who had done Birth Box!We talk about fear, mindset, labour prep, and what really helped on the day.If you’re curious about the course that supported Charley through her labour, you can check it out here:https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox#hypnobirthing #birthpreparation #birthbox #positivebirth #labourtools #childbirtheducation #birthstory #physiologicalbirthPlease note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for entertainment and general information only. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have.
• The Birth Partner Episode Everyone Needs To Hear with Gordon from MANtenatal 29.05.2026 21min

  What role does a birth partner REALLY play during labour?In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon from MANtenatal to talk about advocacy, oxytocin, men’s mental health and why birth partners can completely change a woman’s birth experience when they feel informed, confident and prepared.We unpack:- Why birth isn’t a “spectator sport”- How birth partners can advocate calmly in labour- The BRAIN tool for making informed decisions- Protecting oxytocin during birth- Practical ways to support women through contractions- Men’s mental health in the postpartum period- Why better birth education for dads is SO neededThis is such a powerful conversation and honestly one I’d really recommend listening to WITH your birth partner A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy blends⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠⁠Calming Anchor⁠⁠!!) Follow MANtenatal:Instagram: @mantenatalWebsite: www.mantenatal.comFollow Poppy on Instagram: @popthatmumma
• The Harsh Realities Of The Maternity System & Breech Birth with Birthing Instincts & Midwife Blyss 22.05.2026 56min

  What happens when you start questioning everything you've been taught and trained as an obstetrician inside one of the busiest hospitals in the world?This is a really powerful conversation with Dr Stuart Fishbein and Midwife Blyss Young where we unpack the harsh realities of the modern maternity system, and why so many women leave birth feeling traumatised, disconnected and disempowered.You'll especially love this if you've been told your baby is in the breech position! A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy blends⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠⁠Calming Anchor⁠⁠!!) Follow Dr Stu on Instagram: ⁠⁠@birthinginstinctsVisit Birthing Instincts online hereListen to the Birthing Instincts podcastFollow Midwife Blyss: @wovenmoon_Join the Patreon hereFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get⁠⁠ Sonic Rooms
• Why Present Parenting Feels So Hard with Charlotte Mindel 15.05.2026 49min

  In this episode, I’m joined by somatic therapist Charlotte Mindel to talk about why being a more present parent is not just about trying harder.We explore what really pulls us out of the moment, how stress and stored tension live in the body, why motherhood can bring so much to the surface, and what it means to come back to yourself.If you’ve ever felt distracted, agitated, emotionally elsewhere or guilty that you cannot fully switch off with your child, this conversation will help you feel understood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @the_embodied_motherFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Sonic Rooms
• Postpartum Mental Health: What New Mothers Need to Know with Nikki Wilson from Maternal Mental Health Alliance 08.05.2026 40min

  In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support.We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence. This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow The Maternal Mental Health Alliance on Instagram @mmhallianceFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need support?If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal, please talk to a healthcare professional immediately. This could be a GP, midwife or health visitor, for example.Or, you can:Call 111Go to A&E at your nearest hospitalCall Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.Other support options as mentioned by Nikki:- NHS Talking Therapies- PANDAS foundation- Maternal OCD- Pregnancy Sickness Support- Make Birth Better- Birth Trauma Association
• Adam. My Third Birth Story. 02.05.2026 56min

  Three weeks ago I birthed my third baby, Adam.I can't fully put into words how positive and empowering it was. After Olivia's intense, painful birth - this one was my healing.All courses: https://popthatmumma.carrd.co/My free third trimester routine guide: https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutine
• Trusting Your Intuition in Motherhood with Lindsey Simcik 01.05.2026 36min

  Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 to talk about intuition, embodiment, nervous system safety and the transformation that happens when you become a mother.We explore self trust, mum rage, regulation, presence and what it really looks like to stay connected to yourself through motherhood. This is a beautiful, honest conversation for any woman moving through pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Lindsey on Instagram: ⁠⁠@lindseysimcikSubscribe to the Momplex Substack: hereFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Sonic Rooms
• Modern Birth Prep: What Today’s Women Actually Need to Hear with Alice Worthy, The Modern Doula 24.04.2026 31min

  In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Alice, The Modern Doula, for a real conversation about modern birth prep, pain, intensity and the biggest challenges women face when preparing for birth today.We talk about the pressure to do birth a certain way, where childbirth education can miss the mark, and what it really means to prepare for a positive, powerful birth without overcomplicating it.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠here⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Alice on Instagram: ⁠@themodern.doula Grab The Modern Birth Plan eBook HERE and use "POPTHAT" for 20% offFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠
• BONUS EPISODE - Third Trimester Energy Shift 22.04.2026 15min

  This episode nearly didn’t make it out of my drafts.I recorded it during a moment where my energy felt low, my mindset was shifting and I wasn’t feeling like my usual self… but listening back, I realised there are some really important reminders in here for this stage of pregnancy.The third trimester can feel different. Slower. Heavier. More emotional. And that’s not something we talk about enough.Inside this episode, I share what this shift can feel like, how it’s shown up for me, and how I’ve been supporting myself through it, physically and mentally as I prepare for birth.If you’re in your third trimester and not quite feeling like yourself, give this a listen! My full Third Trimester Routine:https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutineSupplements I’ve been using from Wild Nutrition:https://wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50Use code POPTHATMUMMA50 for 50% off your first 3 months