Episode 55 - Preparing for Birth with HypnoBirthing Educator and Birth Worker Kayla Eisener

Birth is one of the most profound and transformative experiences women have – yet it’s often surrounded by fear and uncertainty. The key to shifting that narrative lies in being truly prepared, and preparation goes far beyond the physical. It’s about mental, emotional, and spiritual readiness too.

In this episode, I sit down with birth worker and hypnobirthing educator Kayla Eisener to explore what it really means to prepare for birth. We discuss powerful tools for birthing confidently, and we unpack the lasting impact unresolved birth trauma can have on both mothers and babies – along with pathways toward healing.

Ready to embrace birth as the empowering, life changing journey it’s meant to be? And, if you are past birthing babies, listen in to this conversation for we discuss how we can heal from births that weren’t what we wanted them to be.

Kayla and I talk about:

• Why traditional birth prep often falls short
• How trauma is stored in the body and passed down through generations
• Tools for mental and emotional preparation: breathing, visualization, hypnobirthing, and more
• The critical role of birth companions in creating a safe space during labor
• The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern support in birth work

Kayla is the founder of Wild Womb Wellness (formerly Mindful Mama HypnoBirthing + Yoga). She is a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, trained Yoga Teacher, and a practitioner of New Earth Medicine. With additional training in Reiki and Tarot, Kayla brings a holistic approach to supporting women – particularly those healing from emotional birth trauma. Her work is grounded in formal training and personal healing. Through Wild Womb Wellness, Kayla offers trauma-informed care designed to help women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their birth experiences.

Episode Links:

• Say hi to Kayla on Instagram 
• Learn more about Kayla and her offerings at Wild Womb Wellness
• Join Kayla at her upcoming Mother Initiation day retreat  

 

• Come say hello to me over on Instagram 

• Grab a copy of my books The Motherhood Reset and Nourished Mama
• Read my Picky Eating Guide 

 

Wild and Well is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and children’s wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to pregnancy and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.