Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective.Niamh is a childbirth educator an...
Breaking Through Self-Doubt & Limiting Beliefs in Business
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your birthwork business—struggling with time, self-belief, or money mindset blocks—this episode is for you! I'm joined by self-belief business coach Vicky Shilling, author of Just Start Now, to dive deep into the mindset shifts that truly move the needle in your business.We’re covering: ✅ Why strategy alone isn’t enough—your mindset needs to come first ✅ The hidden protective beliefs keeping you from success (and how to reframe them) ✅ How to overcome the two biggest mindset blocks: time and money ✅ Practical ways to shift self-doubt and finally take bold action in your business🚀 If you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode is your permission slip to step up and grow.🔗 Links & Resources: 📖 Just Start Now by Vicky Shilling 🎧 Freebie: Paralysis to Progress - Identify & shift limiting beliefs 🌐 Find Vicky at vickyshilling.com 🔥 Loved this episode? Tag me @preg_and_postnatal_collective on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway! Are You Feeling Stuck In How to Grow Your Birth Work Business? Posting on social media, answering endless DMs, figuring out your pricing, juggling client admin—running your business can feel like a never-ending to-do list (often without the payoff!). But here’s the truth: It doesn’t have to be this way. The Birth Worker’s Business Playbook - easy to implement systems that will cost you nothing. Download it here
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50th Episode Celebration: Reflecting on the Podcast Journey & Exciting Future Plans
Wow—this is a BIG milestone! In this special 50th episode, I’m reflecting on the journey of this podcast, from a spontaneous idea to a thriving resource for birth and postpartum workers. Did you know that less than 50% of podcasts make it past episode 10 and only 8.5% reach episode 50? So, this is truly something to celebrate! 🥳What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ A look back at how the podcast started and how it has evolved ✨ Why I created this podcast specifically for birth and postpartum professionals ✨ The challenges I’ve seen in our industry and how this podcast helps you build a sustainable business ✨ My favourite episodes and guest conversations so far (hint: community over competition & mindset deep dives!) ✨ Exciting award nominations (including a HUGE one for supporting breastfeeding professionals!) ✨ A sneak peek at something NEW coming soon for The Collective 🚀Links & Resources Mentioned:📌 Join my Facebook group for free business support 📌 Submit your business & mindset questions for the live Q&As → DM me on Instagram: @preg_and_postnatal_collective 📌 Listen to some of my favourite past episodes:Community Over Competition with Fiona Rea Self-Compassion, Shame & Sustainable Business with Dr. Jenny Turner 💡 How You Can Support the Podcast: To celebrate this 50th Episode I would LOVE if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen). Your support helps this podcast reach more birthworkers who need it.Let’s celebrate together—thank you for being part of this journey! 🎉Are You Feeling Stuck In How to Grow Your Birth Work Business? Posting on social media, answering endless DMs, figuring out your pricing, juggling client admin—running your business can feel like a never-ending to-do list (often without the payoff!). But here’s the truth: It doesn’t have to be this way. The Birth Worker’s Business Playbook - easy to implement systems that will cost you nothing. Download it here
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EP. 49: Self-Compassion, Shame & Sustainable Business
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenny Turner, a clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Body Soul Psychology. Jenny shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her private practice, how she overcame fears around running a business, and the role of self-compassion in preventing burnout.We dive deep into the emotional challenges birthworkers face, from perfectionism and imposter syndrome to shame and unworthiness, and explore how to build resilience while growing a sustainable business.🔹 In This Episode, We Discuss:✔️ Jenny’s path from NHS psychologist to private practice✔️ The fears and mindset blocks that hold people back from starting their own business✔️ Why burnout is so common in caring professions and how to prevent it✔️ The power of self-compassion in business and personal growth✔️ Understanding shame, comparison, and perfectionism in birthwork✔️ Practical strategies to shift from self-criticism to self-care✨ Key Takeaways:Burnout often follows birthworkers from salaried roles into self-employment. Learning to set boundaries and prioritise self-care is crucial.Self-compassion isn’t about adding more to your to-do list—it’s about how you speak to yourself and the kindness you allow.Recognising and addressing shame is a game-changer in building confidence and resilience as a business owner.Even small shifts, like staying mindful of your basic needs (sleep, hydration, light), can have a profound impact on your well-being.📍 Connect with Dr. Jenny Turner:📸 Instagram: @DrJennyPsychologist📝 Substack: Mind Body Soul Psychology🌐 Website: mindbodysoulpsychology.co.uk🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Make sure to subscribe to The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast for more conversations on mindset, business, and sustainability in birthwork. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review—it helps more birthworkers find this support!💬 Join the Conversation:What part of this discussion resonated most with you? Send me a DM on Instagram or share your thoughts in our Facebook group! Are You Feeling Stuck In How to Grow Your Birth Work Business? Posting on social media, answering endless DMs, figuring out your pricing, juggling client admin—running your business can feel like a never-ending to-do list (often without the payoff!). But here’s the truth: It doesn’t have to be this way. The Birth Worker’s Business Playbook - easy to implement systems that will cost you nothing. Download it here
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EP. 48: The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There (and How to Overcome It)
Are you afraid of putting yourself out there? Whether you're a brand-new birth worker or have been in the industry for years, visibility can feel terrifying. In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I tackle the fear of being seen, particularly on social media, and how it might be holding you back from growing your birthwork or postnatal business.I share my own struggles with visibility, the mindset shifts that helped me overcome my fears, and practical steps you can take to start showing up with confidence. We cover common fears like imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, and perfectionism—and how to move past them.By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear, actionable challenge to help you take small but powerful steps toward being more visible. Let’s get you out there, connecting with your ideal clients and growing your business!What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why so many birthworkers struggle with visibility (and why it’s totally normal!)✔️ How fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism might be holding you back ✔️Why visibility is crucial for attracting clients and growing your business ✔️ How to reframe social media marketing as connection, not performance ✔️ Practical steps to start overcoming fear and showing up with confidence ✔️ A simple visibility challenge to get you started todayResources & Links: ➡️ Grab my FREE social media guide for birthworkers: HERE➡️ Connect with me on Instagram: @preg_and_postnatal_collective➡️ Want high touch personalised support? Check out The NEST programme: HEREJoin the Conversation: What’s your visibility challenge? DM me on Instagram and let me know—I’d love to cheer you on! If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to share it with your fellow birthworkers. And if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review—it helps more birthworkers find this podcast and build their dream businesses!Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! And if you have a moment, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify—your support helps this podcast reach more amazing birthworkers like you.Are You Feeling Stuck In How to Grow Your Birth Work Business? Posting on social media, answering endless DMs, figuring out your pricing, juggling client admin—running your business can feel like a never-ending to-do list (often without the payoff!). But here’s the truth: It doesn’t have to be this way. The Birth Worker’s Business Playbook - easy to implement systems that will cost you nothing. Download it here
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Ep: 47. Starting a Podcast as a Birth Worker
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I chat with Katy Bolton, host of The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod, about her journey into podcasting. Katy shares how her personal birth experiences led her to birth work, why she started her podcast, and how she manages podcasting alongside her business and family life. If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the tech or the process, this episode will give you insight, encouragement, and practical tips!What We Cover in This Episode:✔️ Katy’s journey from holistic therapist to doula and podcaster✔️ How her personal birth experiences shaped her work✔️ The surprising way she launched The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod✔️ What tools she uses to record and edit her episodes✔️ How podcasting has impacted her birth work business✔️ Tips for birth workers considering starting a podcastKaty’s Top Advice for Aspiring Podcasters:💡 Guest on other podcasts first to get a feel for it💡 Don’t stress about the tech—just start and learn as you go💡 Don’t get caught up in listener numbers—it takes time to grow💡 Use your podcast as a resource for your clientsConnect with Katy:🎧 Listen to The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod – mother-gaia.co.uk📍 Find her on Spotify & YouTubeAbout Katy BoltonKaty Bolton is a doula, holistic therapist, and passionate advocate for women's rights and birth rights. Her mission is to empower birthing women to create transformative birth experiences through education, doula support, and compassionate guidance. In addition to working directly with families, Katy is involved in larger-scale birth advocacy and education, contributing to local NHS trusts on the importance of doulas in maternity care and participating in the National Birth Trauma Inquiry. Through her podcast and activism, she is dedicated to ensuring that women have access to the information and support they need to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence.Like this episode?✨ Subscribe to The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast✨ Leave a review & share with fellow birth workers✨ Follow me on Instagram for more tips: @preg_and_postnatal_collective Are You Feeling Stuck In How to Grow Your Birth Work Business? Posting on social media, answering endless DMs, figuring out your pricing, juggling client admin—running your business can feel like a never-ending to-do list (often without the payoff!). But here’s the truth: It doesn’t have to be this way. The Birth Worker’s Business Playbook - easy to implement systems that will cost you nothing. Download it here
About Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective.Niamh is a childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She initially started her childbirth education business as a side hustle alongside working full time in social care.Starting her own business wasn't easy for Niamh, as she found it hard to fill her classes and get lactation clients, even when she quit her fulltime job. She worried about 'the competition' and wanted to learn how to stand out. This led her to consume all the 'business' content she could find, from podcasts to mentorship programs and trainings. While she learned a lot, she found that many 'experts' didn't understand the importance of ethics in perinatal work. So, Niamh has been consuming, learning, testing, and adapting to see what works and feels good for her practice. She has been able to grow a successful practice, outperforming many of her peers who have been in practice longer.Now, Niamh wants to share what she's learned with you through this podcast. She no longer worries about 'the competition' and sees all ethical business owners in perinatal work as her peers. She believes that together, we can all be successful. Join Niamh on this journey as she shares her insights and tips on how to grow your own successful perinatal practice with integrity and authenticity.
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