Can you really heal from birth trauma? Billie Harrigan, traditional birth companion, educator, and founder of Birth Trauma Ontario, says yesâwhen we name what really happened and reclaim our stories. With over 40 years of experience, Billie has supported countless women through birth, postpartum, and the long road of healing after difficult or traumatic experiences.
In this raw and deeply validating episode, we dive into the nuances of birth trauma, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways obstetric violence shows up, and why so many mothers are left feeling silenced or dismissed after birth. Billie brings clarity, compassion, and fierce truth-telling to a topic that desperately needs to be spoken about.
If youâve ever walked away from your birth feeling confused, hurt, or like something just wasnât rightâthis conversation is for you. You are not broken. Your feelings are valid. And healing is possible.
Key Highlights:
- âWhat counts as birth traumaâand why itâs more common than we think
â˘âHow narcissistic abuse patterns show up in obstetric care
â˘âThe physiological impact of trauma on the nervous system
â˘âWhy validation and storytelling are essential to healing
â˘âHow the current system erodes maternal instincts
â˘âThe power of traditional birth work in reclaiming autonomy
â˘âWhy women need community, not correction
â˘âHow to gently reprocess a birth experience that didnât feel right
â˘âBillieâs tips for choosing support that centers you
â˘âWhat recovery can look likeâeven years later
About the Reclaiming Birth Conference
This powerful in-person gathering brings together voices from around the world who are reclaiming birth, sovereignty, and truth. A space for parents, birth workers, and changemakers, this conference is about unlearning, remembering, and rising.
Catch Billie Harrigan and other featured speakers at:
Ontario â Sept 19 & 20, 2025
reclaimingbirthconference.com
@reclaimbirthconference
Montreal â Oct 25, 2025
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