38 min
Ep 19: A Survivor’s Story: Hospital Birth, Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series, Pt 4 Birth Bruja Podcast
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You are listening to episode 19, part 4 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors.
In this episode, we speak with birthworker, single mother, and sexual assault survivor advocate Melissa Lucchesi, for powerful story telling of her hospital birth experience as a survivor of sexual assault. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to stop this episode and listen to the first two parts of this series so that you can listen with a strengthened ability to recognize the aspects of survivorship that surface throughout this birth story.
Interested in learning more about supporting survivors? This series is in celebration of my upcoming training through Cornerstone Doula Trainings in December 2019 called Supporting Survivors Who Birth. It’s a 4hr online intensive with an anti-oppression based exploration into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork.
In this training you will...
*Deepen your understanding of the workings & impact of sexual violence
*Unveil the ways in which trauma can manifest for survivors through birth, pregnancy, & postpartum
*Embody these practices through role playing to FEEL what it can be like to provide support in the moment
*Identify and strengthen your abilities to best be of support
The first two parts of this series are a sneak peak into the training- go to BirthBruja.com to see a detailed description of what the course will cover.
One final note before we begin- as with any topics related to trauma, please take gentle care of yourself. Press pause to take breaks, call to debrief with a friend, or spend some time moving your body to help process and integrate what you’ve heard.
The music you heard in today’s show is entitled “ Quiet,’ by Milck. Deep gratitude to Melissa Lucchesi for joining me in today’s episode and to We Rise \ Productions for assistance in production.
Go to BirthBruja.com to learn about upcoming trainings, mentorship circles, and more. Follow me on social media @birthbruja to continue the conversation.
You are listening to episode 19, part 4 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors.
In this episode, we speak with birthworker, single mother, and sexual assault survivor advocate Melissa Lucchesi, for powerful story telling of her hospital birth experience as a survivor of sexual assault. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to stop this episode and listen to the first two parts of this series so that you can listen with a strengthened ability to recognize the aspects of survivorship that surface throughout this birth story.
Interested in learning more about supporting survivors? This series is in celebration of my upcoming training through Cornerstone Doula Trainings in December 2019 called Supporting Survivors Who Birth. It’s a 4hr online intensive with an anti-oppression based exploration into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork.
In this training you will...
*Deepen your understanding of the workings & impact of sexual violence
*Unveil the ways in which trauma can manifest for survivors through birth, pregnancy, & postpartum
*Embody these practices through role playing to FEEL what it can be like to provide support in the moment
*Identify and strengthen your abilities to best be of support
The first two parts of this series are a sneak peak into the training- go to BirthBruja.com to see a detailed description of what the course will cover.
One final note before we begin- as with any topics related to trauma, please take gentle care of yourself. Press pause to take breaks, call to debrief with a friend, or spend some time moving your body to help process and integrate what you’ve heard.
The music you heard in today’s show is entitled “ Quiet,’ by Milck. Deep gratitude to Melissa Lucchesi for joining me in today’s episode and to We Rise \ Productions for assistance in production.
Go to BirthBruja.com to learn about upcoming trainings, mentorship circles, and more. Follow me on social media @birthbruja to continue the conversation.
38 min