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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 ...
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You are a new mum struggling to know how to recover your body after having a baby, then you stumble across my podcast that is going to tell you exactly what you need to do and the truth about what it actually takes. Together we will cut through the bull sh*t messages of the world that make you feel pants about the way your body looks. So that you can.......... Have Dry Knickers and a strong core and body. AND not give two hoots about how your body looks right now so you can......... scoop up ...
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Brónagh Davidson, founder of My Pregnancy Journals — a beautiful Irish brand born from one mam’s real-life experience, frustration and deep desire to create something meaningful for her own children. Brónagh shares openly about the surprising …
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, we’re diving into something every birthworker needs — a simple, supportive way to plan your year without burning out. Most traditional business planning frameworks just don’t land for us in birthwork. Our schedules are unpredictable, our lives are full, and the work is d…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Carson J. Wagner, founder of Lifetime of Love Nannies, a US-based childcare agency offering inclusive, personalised, 24/7 in-home care. Carson started her business at just 19, left college, ignored every voice telling her she was crazy… and went on to build a company with over 75 employees across three locations (and …
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Do you ever sit staring at your website or Instagram post wondering how to actually put into words what you do? Or maybe you’ve been told to “share your story” but aren’t sure how to do that without feeling boastful? In this week’s episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Davis — The Parenting Copyw…
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If your summer felt slow, you’re not alone. Many birthworkers experience a summer slump — enquiries dip, classes don’t fill, clients go quiet, and social media engagement drops. It can feel like you’ve lost momentum or even failed… but the truth is, this is simply the rhythm of birthwork. In this episode, I’m catching you up with a quick life updat…
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Tayba Azim, counsellor, psychotherapist, and Mizan therapist. Together, we explore how understanding your menstrual cycle and its inner seasons can help you thrive as a woman in business. We dive into: 🌸 What Mizan therapy is and how it supports reproductiv…
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Anke Roth — a postpartum doula and parenting coach, to hear her amazing and inspiring story of leaving a high-flying corporate job to follow her heart into birthwork. Anke spent over 25 years working in the tech industry, managing global tea…
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How to Return to Running or Sport After Having a Baby - Safely, Confidently, and Pelvic Floor Friendly
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Thinking about getting back into running—or returning to your sport—after having a baby? Whether your little one is 6 months or 6 years old, this episode is for you. I'm diving into how to return to running (or a sport like rugby or netball) in a way that supports your pelvic floor, core, and overall confidence. If you've ever wondered "Am I ready?…
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Are you second-guessing the ‘business bits’ of your birthwork practice? In this behind-the-scenes episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m giving you a taster of the kind of real-world, no-fluff support we offer inside Your Birth Biz – The Membership. I’m answering three brilliant and very relatable questions from …
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Are you constantly giving to others but struggling to prioritise your own wellbeing? In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by wellness coach and founder of Live Life Well, Jo Bibby, for a powerful chat on how gut health can impact your mood, energy, hormones—and your business success. Jo shares he…
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In this week’s episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something a little more personal than usual—my own story. From an unexpected pregnancy in 2012 to becoming a fully booked lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and a business mentor for birthworkers, I’m walking you th…
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EP. 57 How to Build Strength Without Burnout: Mindset, Movement & Motivation for Busy Birthworkers
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with women's wellness coach and nutritionist Louise O’Brien, founder of Badass Coaching, to talk about how birthworkers and busy women can build strength, boost energy, and care for their bodies—without burning out. With over 17 years’ experience in coaching w…
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In this episode of the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy addresses various questions from listeners, focusing on common challenges faced by those in the pregnancy and postnatal industry. Topics include overcoming feelings of inadequacy as a new teacher, the importance of networking to attract clients, prep…
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and seasoned doula business owner based in Michigan. We dive into the real story of how Kristin went from working in political fundraising to r…
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Are you a new doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or birth worker feeling stuck when it comes to getting clients? Or maybe you’ve been in business for a while but bookings have slowed right down — and you're wondering what you're doing wrong. In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy —…
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Are you struggling to turn your passion into a profitable business? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Smith, founder of the Get More Clients Academy and a transformational business coach helping female entrepreneurs scale to consistent £5K months. Rachel shares he…
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Do you ever feel like time just slips away? Do tasks take far longer than you expected, leaving you overwhelmed and behind schedule? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I dive into the struggle of time blindness—a common challenge for birthworkers, business owners, and anyone juggling mul…
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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 enoug…
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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…
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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 pre…
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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 …
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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 yo…
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Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but when you’re also running a business—especially as a woman—it’s not always easy to find the balance. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take on navigating the complexities of volunteering while maintaining your business, mental health, and financial stability. I’ll open up about my own …
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy chats with Globebaby Doula Lorraine Lozano, a full-spectrum doula, about the often-overlooked importance of self-care and reflection for birth workers. Lorraine opens up about her journey into the world of doula work, the challenges she has faced—including …
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In this powerful episode, Ros Drake opens up about her 25-year journey as a chiropractor, her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, and the insights she's gained along the way. From the challenges of her first birth to the healing experience of her second, Ros shares how these moments shaped her passion for maternal health. She highlights the …
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Welcome to the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy. In this episode, we dive into one of the most transformative lessons from The NEST Programme: Mastering Your Mindset. What We Cover in This Episode: Why mindset matters: Tackling mindset blocks is the foundation for business growth. Without this work, …
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In this episode, I’m chatting about why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fall flat and sharing a fresh perspective for approaching 2025. Instead of vague, uninspiring goals, I’m diving into the power of setting clear intentions that truly connect with what drives you. I’ll let you in on a bit of my own journey—how understanding the “why” be…
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In this episode, Niamh, a antenatl educator, IBCLC and business coach, reflects on the lessons learned from the past year, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, health, and planning. She shares her journey of overcoming challenges, prioritizing well-being, and the significance of making time for what truly matters in life. Niamh encourages…
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6 areas you need to learn about to improve pelvic floor prolapse, strengthen your pelvic floor and keep it strong forever.
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Exactly what you need to do to improve pelvic floor prolapse/weakness, have a strong, functional pelvic floor, and keep it strong and functional forever. What you need to do is SOOOOOOoooooo much more than squeezes and exercises. Yes, squeezes and exercises are part of the process of healing and strengthening your pelvic floor. But you also need to…
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In this episode, Niamh Cassidy discusses the concept of the 'golden thread' in birth work businesses, emphasizing the importance of uncovering unique qualities, understanding personal motivations, defining ideal clients, and crafting clear messaging. She encourages listeners to reflect on their unique attributes and how these can be woven into thei…
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m diving into something game-changing for your business—how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “But I’m in a people-focused business!”—hear me out. ChatGPT isn’t here to replace your voice or expertise; it’s here to support and ampl…
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In this episode Niamh brings you through a guided visualization exercise designed to help you envision your future success and the thriving birth or postpartum business you aspire to create. Through deep breathing and imaginative exercises, just like we do with our pregnant clients, you are encouraged to connect with your goals, values, and the leg…
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To have a fully finctioning pelvic floor you need it to be able to switch on and be strong AND to switch off and relax too. I talk about being curious about your pelvic floor and seeing if you can feel it relax. What to do if you have a tight pelvic floor and what to do to prevent your pelvic floor becoming tight. I discuss four pelvic floor stretc…
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In this episode, I sit down with Business and Mindset Coach, Amy Crumpton, to explore how birthworkers can safeguard their businesses and income while preparing for maternity leave. Amy has over seven years of experience working with thousands of clients, generating 7-figures in revenue. She recently pivoted her business to help women strategically…
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Welcome back to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast! After a summer break, your host Niamh Cassidy is back and ready to dive into some seriously game-changing advice for birthworkers. Episode Highlights: Today, Niamh reflects on what she would do differently if she were starting her birthwork business from scratch. Whether yo…
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In this episode I chat with Emma Benyon about that often controversial topic of 'self care and what is it anyway? And what does is mean as a birth or postnatal worker? How can we make sure our tanks are full so we can continue to give to clients? And how do we even fit it in!? Emma breaks it all down for us and gives easy practical tools you can im…
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There are two types of devices that you can use for your pelvic floor recovery. Both you insert into your vagina but one gives you feedback on your squeezes, where as the other releases electrical impulses into your vaginal muscles to stimulate them. But are they useful for pelvic floor recovery? Should you use them or avoid them? I am covering all…
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This is such a fun episode. I start off with some reflections and stories about chaotic postnatal exercise classes which was so much fun to talk about and I reckon you are going to chuckle along too. Then I end with some practical tips on how you can manage the chaos that is Postnatal Exercise with children about. Links I mention in this episode ar…
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In this episode I talk about how it feels to take yourself way out of your comfort zone in relation to belief that you are worth it. have a listen ➡️ Want steady support, bite-sized trainings and a community that actually gets birthwork? Join before 20th Dec — doors won’t reopen until late spring 2026. Join here https://yourbirthbiz.com/themembersh…
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So you have, or think you have, a pelvic floor prolapse and / or pelvic floor symptoms. You want to exercise to strengthen it - but you don't know how or where to start and it feels scary. This podcast is the perfect place to start. Learn a ton load more about your pelvic floor with my Pelvic Floor Workshop here And if you would like me to take you…
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These are four things that I see mums do when they try to get strong after having a baby. When I see this happen I want to go and grab their hand and say……. Come on you epic woman you, come with me, let me show you how to do it properly so you can feel strong forever and your body future body will thank you. This isn't the way - but come with me an…
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During a period of recovery, your body often requires you to rest and let it heal. This is exactly what I needed to do during a three-month period after foot and ankle surgery last year where I couldn't put weight on my foot and ankle. My body grew bigger, much bigger in a small amount of time. It was hardly recognisable to me. I talked about this …
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Yasmin, 6, 'Mummy, I hate my body'…… This led me to standing on stages and tell the story about the journey my daughter and I went on after this to freedom from giving two hoots about the way our bodies look. Honestly, FREEDOM! That is what it is. Once you stop giving a second thought about the way your body looks, stop marrying your self worth to …
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If you don't know what a Diastasis Recti is and you have had a baby - you MUST listen to this..... Diastasis Recti is something that happens to our stomach muscles during pregnancy. If it doesn't heal after we have had our baby is can be a major contributing factor in lower back pain, a weak core, pelvic floor weakness and lax stomach muscles. In t…
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I find myself in a season of my life - post-surgery- with a bigger body. Thankfully, I have done the work that I needed to do to be able to disconnect my self-worth from the size of my body. This is the episode of the podcast that I cry! I share with you my thoughts and feelings about the size of my body, how it has changed and how it is likely to …
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In this episode Niamh chats with Mary Tighe, co-owner of Doulacare Ireland. Doulacare Ireland provide training to birth & postpartum doulas and also works together with over 40 Independent Doula Contractors who offer birth and postpartum support to families around Ireland. Mary herself is an experienced birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educat…
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I recieved an email from a mum on my mailing list (If you are not on there already come and join us) asking me whether it is too late for her to start recovering her body after having a baby. I read her lovely worded email and thought how so many of you would resonate with the words she was saying. I thought about all of the thoughts I wanted to sh…
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'I want to get back into my pre-pregnancy clothes'. This is what a mum said to me at the end of a live postnatal exercise class that I held on Zoom. I shared with her my thoughts on this and we ended up having a lovely discussion. If you feel like her this podcast is exactly for you. Listen in....... If you find the messages in this podcast useful …
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy delves into the world of blogging, uncovering its remarkable potential for birth workers looking to expand their businesses. Niamh explores the undeniable power of blogging in today's digital landscape. Despite the prevalence of social media, she highl…
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GP at your 6 - 8 weeks postnatal check up - 'You are fit for exercise now'. But that leaves so many questions. What exercise is ok for you to do now? How do you do that exercise safely for your postnatal body? Ther answer isn't as quick as - 'At 6 weeks after having a vaginal birth or 10 - 12 weeks after having a c-section you can exercise. There i…
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