In this episode of Motherhood Unveiled, host Ashley interviews Gianna Edwards, a mom of two, Reiki practitioner, and entrepreneur. Gianna shares her contrasting pregnancy experiences, her first being smooth, her second marked by severe sciatica and pelvic floor challenges, and how these shaped her purpose as a healer. She discusses her spiritual journey, emphasizing intuition, meditation, and Reiki. Gianna also introduces Haven, a community app designed to build modern support villages for mothers and families, set to launch in late 2026. The conversation highlights the importance of community, vulnerability, and ongoing support throughout motherhood. Meet Gianna Gianna Edwards is a mother, lifelong learner, and advocate for creating stronger communities around mothers and families. After more than a decade in Human Resources, becoming a mother sparked a profound shift in her identity and a deeper calling toward healing, self-development, and service. Inspired by her own experiences of pregnancy and motherhood, and a belief that mothers need a modern day village, Gianna created a platform and app designed to foster connection and support for mothers and families. Outside of motherhood and her work, she loves reading, writing, hiking, travelling, meditation, yoga, and spirituality. She is also Reiki Level 1 certified and continuing her journey toward Level 2. Timestamps Introducing the Guest, Gianna Edwards (00:00:32) Gianna's Identity and Purpose (00:02:05) The Beginning of Motherhood (00:05:43) A Challenging Second Pregnancy (00:06:41) Finding Purpose in Healing (00:09:31) Lessons from Two Different Children (00:10:58) Children as Teachers (00:13:24) Reframing the "Letting Yourself Go" Myth (00:14:36) Domains of Motherhood Transformation (00:15:35) Introducing "Haven": A Modern Village (00:17:35) The Importance of Supporting Mothers (00:21:19) Expectations vs. Reality of Motherhood (00:23:21) The Most Helpful Postpartum Support (00:26:29) The Need for Peer Support (00:30:15) Support Beyond the Postpartum Period (00:33:08) Guilt, Shame, and Children as Reflections (00:35:35) Gianna's Spiritual Journey (00:37:45) The Power of Trusting Intuition (00:40:28) How to Connect with Intuition (00:43:30) Final Reflections and Conclusion (00:45:10) Links & Mentions Haven app: @haven.app_The WOMB: Holistic mother care support for every stage. Find a centre near you Bloom Well Therapy: a trusted mental health resource for women of all stages Work with Ashley Connect with Ashley on IG (@ashleybcoach) or LinkedIn www.ashleybeatty.ca Cover Art: Abigail Murphy Photography