At 46, shamanic practitioner and doula Heidi embarked on a deeply intentional journey to welcome her third child through spiritual healing, specialized nutrition, and womb massage. Join us as she shares the power of surrender in navigating a high-risk pregnancy and finding peace after a previous battle with postpartum psychosis.
At 46 years old, Heidi embarked on a deeply intentional and spiritual journey to welcome her third child. As a shamanic practitioner, clairvoyant, and doula, she brought a unique holistic perspective to her pregnancy, focusing on deep womb healing, acupuncture, and specialized nutrition to support her body at 46. In this episode, Heidi opens up about the profound emotional work required to prepare for this planned pregnancy, including how she navigated the fears following a previous experience with postpartum psychosis and her commitment to healing past birth trauma before conceiving her miracle baby.
The journey continues through the realities of her birth experience, where Heidi shares the raw details of her hopes for a VBAC and the eventual shift to an emergency C-section followed by gallbladder surgery. She discusses the power of surrender and how her spiritual practices allowed her to find peace even when her birth plan took an unexpected turn. Whether you are interested in holistic fertility support—from womb massage to herbal medicine—or you are looking for inspiration on how to mentally and spiritually prepare for motherhood in your mid-40s, Heidi’s story is a beautiful testament to the resilience of the female spirit and the power of a conscious pregnancy.
About the Guest
Heidi is a Shamanic Practitioner, clairvoyant, and doula with a passion for helping women heal their birth stories and connect with their innate wisdom. After navigating the complexities of birth trauma and postpartum psychosis earlier in her life, Heidi embarked on a deeply conscious and planned journey to have her third child at the age of 46. By combining spiritual practices with physical support like specialized nutrition and herbal medicine, she offers a unique, holistic roadmap for mothers in their mid-40s. Today, Heidi uses her experience to empower women to move through the fears of “advanced maternal age” and embrace a pregnancy journey rooted in healing, surrender, and strength.
Connect with Heidi:
Instagram: @heidihowes
Website: Motherful
Key Topics
- Holistic Preparation: How shamanic healing, acupuncture, and “womb massage” can be used to spiritually and physically prepare for a pregnancy at 46.
- Healing Past Trauma: Navigating the emotional hurdles of a previous postpartum psychosis diagnosis and choosing to expand your family again.
- The Power of Surrender: Learning to find peace and spiritual alignment when a hoped-for VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) shifts into an emergency C-section.
- Postpartum Resilience: Managing unexpected health challenges, like gallbladder surgery, while caring for a newborn in your mid-40s.
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