<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Are you homebirth curious?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Are You Homebirth Curious?” is a soulful exploration of matrescence, autonomy, and the radical act of birthing at home. Hosted by Claire Holloway (perinatal professional and creator of The Centre of Bright Beginnings) this podcast is for those seeking to reclaim their birth space and return to the wisdom of their own bodies.</p><p></p><p>We dive deep into the "homecoming" of birth, featuring raw stories alongside insights from those who witness and support these journeys. With a commitment to decolonising birth work, I seek to centre the voices Aboriginal and First Nations birthing people as the heartbeat of this work.</p><p></p><p>Whether you are navigating a VBAC, seeking physiological birth, or curious about the intersection of yoga and homebirth, join me as I explore what it means to be truly "at home" in your body and your power. These conversations are held to help you find a birth path that supports your physical, emotional, and spiritual safety.</p><p></p><p>This podcast isn't about telling you where to birth - it’s about helping you discover how you want to be held during the experience.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth-curious-podcast</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:20:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/GR5dG2jX.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Claire Holloway]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:59:02 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Claire Holloway]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Alternative Health]]></category><itunes:author>Claire Holloway</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Are You Homebirth Curious?” is a soulful exploration of matrescence, autonomy, and the radical act of birthing at home. Hosted by Claire Holloway (perinatal professional and creator of The Centre of Bright Beginnings) this podcast is for those seeking to reclaim their birth space and return to the wisdom of their own bodies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive deep into the &quot;homecoming&quot; of birth, featuring raw stories alongside insights from those who witness and support these journeys. With a commitment to decolonising birth work, I seek to centre the voices Aboriginal and First Nations birthing people as the heartbeat of this work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you are navigating a VBAC, seeking physiological birth, or curious about the intersection of yoga and homebirth, join me as I explore what it means to be truly &quot;at home&quot; in your body and your power. These conversations are held to help you find a birth path that supports your physical, emotional, and spiritual safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast isn&apos;t about telling you where to birth - it’s about helping you discover how you want to be held during the experience.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Claire Holloway</itunes:name><itunes:email>claire@yourbrightbeginning.com.au</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8a5f4ad3-9765-4428-bc29-213245e56dda/logos/cea46396-9579-4350-abc9-eafa4b23103e.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing: Are You Homebirth Curious? 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It’s about the relief of familiar floorboards, the comfort of your own space, and the safety that allows you to settle into your own internal knowing.</p><p></p><p><b>What to expect from this season:</b> As this series unfolds, we will dive into the "nuts and bolts" of homebirth logistics while honouring the sacred rite of passage that is matrescence. </p><p></p><p>Claire and her guests will explore:</p><ul><li><b>Logistics:</b> The practicalities of birthing in a home environment.</li><li><b>Advocacy:</b> How to reclaim your status as the expert in the birth room.</li><li><b>Reciprocity:</b> Platforming the ancient birthing wisdom and stories of First Nations custodians and marginalised voices.</li><li><b>Mindset:</b> Shifting a lifetime of conditioning to find your own internal wisdom.<p></p></li></ul><p>This is the beginning of a journey home: to your body, to your choices, and to a community that honours the sanctuary of birth.</p><p></p><p><b>The first conversations are about to reveal themselves. 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You’re simply &lt;b&gt;Homebirth Curious.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this introductory episode, host Claire Holloway (perinatal and pelvic health specialist, yoga facilitator and therapist) invites you into a new kind of sanctuary. This is a first glimpse into a project dedicated to shifting the narrative around birth: moving away from the idea of home as a place of risk and back to the understanding of what coming home really feels like. It’s about the relief of familiar floorboards, the comfort of your own space, and the safety that allows you to settle into your own internal knowing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What to expect from this season:&lt;/b&gt; As this series unfolds, we will dive into the &quot;nuts and bolts&quot; of homebirth logistics while honouring the sacred rite of passage that is matrescence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Claire and her guests will explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Logistics:&lt;/b&gt; The practicalities of birthing in a home environment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advocacy:&lt;/b&gt; How to reclaim your status as the expert in the birth room.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reciprocity:&lt;/b&gt; Platforming the ancient birthing wisdom and stories of First Nations custodians and marginalised voices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mindset:&lt;/b&gt; Shifting a lifetime of conditioning to find your own internal wisdom.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the beginning of a journey home: to your body, to your choices, and to a community that honours the sanctuary of birth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The first conversations are about to reveal themselves. 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