HOLLY HAD A BABY | The story of Charlotte's birth

Have we got an extra special episode for you today? Absolutely! Especially if you're into birth stories, oversharing and lots of detail. Just kidding, it's not that bad. But in today's episode, Holly shares the story of how her beautiful (now 6 month-old) baby girl, Charlotte, came into this world - and how it changed her forever.

Becoming a parent has to be one of the most transformational events one can go through. It can be gruelling and challenging and soul-wrenching and magical all at the same time. Today's episode is about bonding through shared experiences and knowing that, no matter what you may be going through, you are never alone.

A little message from Holly:
"Being completely honest, the last few months have been incredibly challenging. Not only have I been navigating the transition into motherhood, but there have been a number of other life stressors that have popped up along the way. Always the way, right - when it rains, it pours? I felt wonderful recording this episode and sharing this special story with Chloe, and all of our listeners...and then I descended, once again, into a period of low mood, stress, anxiety and great overwhelm. It is at this point that I sought professional help. I have since continued riding the rollercoaster of highs and lows that come with life and parenthood - just with a little more support. When I was in the depths, the last thing I felt like doing was seeking help. Having since done so, I finally feel like I am coming out the other side of this fairly dark period. I guess I just wanted to share that, even though this story is shared with joy and happiness (because Charlotte truly is divine!), I also acknowledge the depth and complexity of this experience and the toll that it, and motherhood, has taken on me. It is not always rainbows and sunshine and unicorns, and if you are struggling right now, you are not alone. I am so lucky and grateful to have such caring loved ones around me who have helped me when my world wasn't quite so bright. Thank you to those people. And thanks to you for listening today."

For Charlotte spam, check out @holly.robbo
For all things "floppy face, floppy fanny", check out @thenakeddoula
And just because she's great, check out @chloe.tobin__ (no longer @in.her.stride!!!)

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