Understanding Tokophobia: Shedding Light on a Misunderstood Fear

What exactly is tokophobia, and why does it matter far beyond the walls of maternity wards? In this bold, honest first episode, hosts Alexia Leachman—a specialist who has healed her own tokophobia—and JJ, who lived with tokophobia unknowingly for nearly seventy years, crack open the hidden world of reproductive anxiety. Together, they expose how this pathological fear of pregnancy and birth can silently shape lives, relationships, and mental health, often without anyone realising.

Drawing from their own journeys and years of working with women facing these fears, Alexia and JJ reframe tokophobia as a profound anxiety disorder that deserves far more attention than it gets. This isn’t just for those planning families: if you’ve ever felt tense, trapped, or overwhelmed by the very idea of pregnancy—or seen those echoes elsewhere in your life—this episode is for you.