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Relinquishing Control
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Relinquishing Control

Lara Elliott is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who teaches integrative healing techniques such as reiki and meditation. She works with clients individually and in groups as well as leads trainings worldwide. She resides with her family in Ojai, California.

To find out more about Lara Elliott and her offerings, please visit https://www.laraelliotthealing.com.

*This episode is not medical advice.

1:40 Wanting to be a mother

2:24 Lara’s childhood in Germany

7:21 Lara’s father’s role in her and her siblings’ births

9:30 Stories of her own birth

12:35 Lara’s conception journey, miscarriages, and postpartum

19:25 Doulas and Claire’s birth

24:42 Finding a delivery doctor

29:57 Lara’s birth journey and why she has a cesarean

32:16 Everyone’s birth journey is unique and valuable

36:36 Attachment to outcomes versus what feels right

40:34 Relinquishing control and relaxation

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