About this episode
What would I do differently if I gave birth in 2025? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 powerful shifts I’d make—beyond the usual advice—to transform your birth experience and postpartum recovery. From protecting your mental health to trusting your body’s wisdom and creating a sacred postpartum bubble, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, do less, and reconnect with what truly matters during pregnancy and birth. Save over $200 this Mother's Day! From May 5-12th you can get $60 OFF the Pain Free Birth e-course AND get Birth Partner Bootcamp for FREE ($149 value) when you use code MOTHERSDAY60 at checkout! Timestamps: 00:00 – The Truth About Birth in 2025 00:36 – Why Today’s Birth Culture Is Overwhelming Moms 01:35 – Intro to the Episode: 5 Things I'd Do Differently in 2025 02:42 – A Personal Update: Meditation Retreat & Mental Health 04:48 – Biggest Sale of the Year for Pain Free Birth 06:46 – Struggling with Anxiety, Brain Fog & Burnout 08:54 – The Transformation from Meditation 11:03 – Mental Health Matters More Than Ever for Moms 14:57 – Why Slowing Down Isn’t Optional Anymore 16:02 – Birth Tip #1: Prioritize Mental & Emotional Health 19:39 – Birth Tip #2: Do Less (And Let Go of the Baby Registry Pressure) 22:01 – Birth Tip #3: Your Body is Wise—Trust It 30:02 – Birth Tip #4: It's Okay to Be Scared—But Don’t Stay There 36:12 – A Word on Programming & Rewriting Your Beliefs About Birth CONNECT WITH KAREN: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in