196 Let's Write Your Birth Story with writing coach Ashley Schein

Ashley Schein is a mother, a writer, and a writing workshop facilitator. She leads workshops, both in person and over zoom. In this episode she talks about the benefits of writing and sharing your birth story in a safe space, and gives some guidance on how to get started so that your story can unfold naturally and beautifully on the page. Ashley also shares about how writing helped her process her own birth experiences and gave her a new perspective. Listen until the end to hear her read the story of her daughter’s birth. 

3 Key takeaways from the podcast that listeners will learn today:

• Writing is healing. It can help us process what we’ve been through. It’s possible to write about the same experience more than once in different ways, which can lead to new understanding. 

• Writing your birth story is a beautiful way to honor yourself and your experience. It’s never too late to write your story. 

• There’s no one more qualified to write your birth story than you. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “writer.”

3 Keywords that people would want to search when looking for content that you would provide in this episode:

• Writing your birth story

• Birth Story Workshop

• Writing to heal

Favorite baby product or new motherhood product? What would you buy for someone who was currently pregnant or a new parent?: 

One of those insanely long pieces of fabric that you wrap around your body so that you can wear your baby. It takes a bit of time on YouTube to figure it out, but once you have it down it’s miraculous for those early, early days when baby just wants to be on mama all. Of. The. Time.

Writing and storytelling have always been a part of Ashley’s life, both personally and professionally. Before becoming a mother, Ashley spent more than 15 years helping brands and organizations find their voices and tell their stories. Now, she helps people do the same by leading writing workshops. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two young kids. 

Website: www.wildwrites.co

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildwrites

XOXO -Heids

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I’m Heidi, a Certified Birth Doula, and I’ve supported the deliveries of over one thousand babies in my career. On the Birth Story Podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through your pregnancy by providing you education through storytelling. I provide high-level childbirth education broken down to make it super digestible for you because I know you are a busy parent on the go. Plus, because I am so passionate about birth outcomes, you will hear from many of the top experts in labor and delivery.

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