The first trimester of pregnancy is often a time of profound emotions, consuming symptoms, and big life changes, all hidden from the world by a veil of secrecy.
In this episode, four women share their stories of their first trimester: the wide array of emotions, how it enhanced their spiritual life, impacted their relationships, boosted their belief in themselves, and much more.
In this episode you'll hear:
00:00 - Welcome to MotherSpeak
00:51 - A pregnancy update
03:03 - The commercialization of motherhood
05:05 - The need for a circle of mothers
07:20 - Rites of passage require community
11:04 - The hidden nature of the first trimester
14:01 - The importance of storytelling
15:51 - Kylie's Story - "Big things have happened every time I've conceived."
21:48 - Marissa's Story - "It has made me re-look at myself in ways that I didn't realize I needed to."
31:26 - Maritza's Story - "There is still so much mystery to be unraveled..."
42:35 - Ahsa's Story - "Just because someone else experienced it, it doesn't mean you will too."
46:46 - Closing
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