In a world where information is always at our fingertips, it’s easy to believe that if we just learn enough, plan enough, and prepare enough, we can control pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. But what if the real work is learning to embrace the unknown? In this episode, Deb is joined by Dr. Britta Bushnell, author of Transformed by Birth, childbirth educator, and relationship guide, for a thoughtful conversation about our culture’s desire for certainty—and why letting go of control may be one of the greatest preparations for becoming a parent.
Together, they explore how social media and constant access to information have changed the way people approach pregnancy and birth, sometimes making it harder to trust their own instincts. Dr. Bushnell shares how she helps families shift from trying to control every outcome to developing the resilience, flexibility, and self-trust needed to navigate the inevitable surprises of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. This episode is a compassionate reminder that while knowledge is valuable, confidence often comes from learning to meet the unexpected with curiosity rather than fear.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why we naturally seek control during pregnancy and birth
- How birth culture has changed over the past two decades
- The impact of social media and information overload on expectant parents
- Balancing education with intuition and self-trust
- Why uncertainty is an inevitable part of birth and parenthood
- Practical ways to embrace flexibility instead of perfection
- Building resilience for the transition into parenthood
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About Dr. Britta:
Dr. Britta Bushnell is a childbirth educator, relationship guide, mentor to birth professionals, and the author of Transformed by Birth. For more than 20 years, she has helped individuals and couples prepare for the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Drawing on her unique background as a mythologist, ritualist, speaker, and relationship expert, Dr. Bushnell helps families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and embrace the profound personal growth that accompanies becoming a parent. She lives life with her husband, Brent, enjoys adventuring with her family, and recently became a proud grandmother.
Connect with Dr. Britta:
Website: brittabushnell.com
FB: Britta Brushnell
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Transformed by Birth with Britta Bushnell
- Birth Story: From Fear to Joy with Srilaya Yallapragada
- Birth Story: Trusting Your Gut with Paige Host
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