PRE-RECORDED SESSIONS

1. ADELAIDE MEADOW

(Topic: Biomechanics of Birth)

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In this pre-recorded educational session, Adelaide Meadow offers a powerful and informative presentation. Drawing on her expertise in childbirth education, Adelaide explores the anatomy of the female pelvis and its remarkable design for birth. This is not an interview but a dedicated teaching session, offered for this summit. Please note: due to a recording error, the session appears in gallery view rather than focusing solely on Adelaide’s headshot—we apologise for this. However, the content is clear and deeply valuable for anyone wanting to better understand the intelligent design of the body in labour and birth.

Find Adelaide at https://www.adelaidemeadow.com

2. ALI HEPPELL

(Topic: Circle of Healing)

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Katie and Ali explored the often-overlooked postpartum period in childbirth preparation, with Ali sharing her personal journey from being a speech pathologist to becoming a postpartum doula and women's circle facilitator after experiencing matrescence herself. They discussed the importance of normalising postpartum experiences and the diverse challenges new mothers face, emphasising the need for supportive communities and self-trust in motherhood. 

Find Ali at https://aliheppell.com/

3. ANA FLAVIA CACCIOTTI

(Topic: Prenatal Yoga and Empowered Birth)

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Ana-Flavia reflected on her journey through motherhood, emphasising presence, stillness, and intuitive parenting with her newborn and toddler. She shared how trusting her body and the universe during pregnancy led to a peaceful and empowered natural home birth. A fall during pregnancy deepened her connection with her unborn child and highlighted the value of self-trust over external validation. Her time in Peru inspired a spontaneous, nature-connected approach to life and birth. Ana-Flavia spoke of setting boundaries with social media, especially during pregnancy, to preserve inner clarity. She and Katie discussed the rewards of secure attachment and the evolving journey of motherhood.

Find Ana-Falvia at https://www.kumali.org/

4. DHYANA MASLA

(Topic: Ayurveda for a Blissful Pregnancy)

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Katie and Dhyana discussed Dhyana's positive birthing experience and postnatal journey, focusing on the importance of self-trust, intuition, and creating a safe environment during childbirth. They explored how building trust through relationships and faith can be crucial in navigating challenging moments, particularly in parenting and postnatal recovery. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the growing movement towards wild pregnancy and free birthing, including reasons behind this shift and recommendations for sharing educational resources with pregnant women.

Find Dhyana at www.ayurvedahealthretreat.com

5. MARYN GREEN

(Topic: Returning Power to Birthing Women)

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Katie had some internet connection issues on the day of this interview so her dear friend and colleage Edwina Peden stepped in to interview Maryn. Edwina and Maryn discussed Maryn's vision for birth work, emphasising intuition, autonomy, and personal transformation in the birthing process. Maryn discussed founding the Indie Birth Association to empower women through doula training and birth education. With 20 years of midwifery experience, she advocates for independent practice over licensing. Maryn encourages aspiring birth workers to follow an authentic, personal path. She and Edwina explored the impact of supportive care, trust, and intuition during childbirth. They highlighted the importance of a nurturing postpartum environment and respecting maternal instincts. 

Find Maryn at https://indiebirth.org/

6. PAM ENGLAND

(Topic: The Spiral of Birthing)

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In this pre-recorded session created exclusively for the summit, Pam England shares her profound teachings on the role of intuition in birth and self-trust. Known for her pioneering work in childbirth preparation, Pam invites us to consider birth not as a linear event, but as a spiral journey—one that draws us inward and invites deep personal transformation. With a focus on intuition as a vital gift in pregnancy and birth, this session is a thought-provoking reflection on the inner landscape of motherhood. Pam’s wisdom offers a refreshing alternative to mainstream narratives, encouraging us to trust the unseen, the instinctual, and the deeply personal nature of the birthing path.

Find Pam at https://www.birthingfromwithin.com

7. WHAPIO DIANE BARTLETT

(Topic: The Childbirth Continuum)

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The interview explored changes in birth practices over decades, highlighting a shift toward more empowering and unassisted birth experiences as women seek to move away from medicalised births. The discussion covered the role of birth workers in supporting women during childbirth, emphasising the importance of trust, continuous learning, and understanding birth as an altered state of consciousness. Katie and Whapio also discussed the need for training for birth support roles between doula and midwife positions.

Find Whapio at https://www.thematrona.com/

LIVE SESSIONS RECORDINGS

Join us live on Tuesday 29th July from 10am - 2pm Sydney time using the zoom link here www.bhaktirose.com.au/live 

1. KATIE ROSE

(Topic: Summit Opening)

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Summit founder and host Katie Rose opens the day by sharing the vision and heartfelt intention behind this gathering. In this welcome session, Katie introduces our line-up of presenters — a collective of wise, grounded women and birthworkers whose work is deeply heart-led and anchored in service to women. Each has been chosen for their integrity, their lived experience, and their commitment to positive change in the world of birth and motherhood. This opening session sets the tone for the Summit as a space of connection, truth-telling, and remembering what becomes possible when you trust yourself.

Find Katie at https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/

2. ALICE WORTHY

(Topic: The Business of Birthwork)

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The Business of Birthwork — highlighting why sustainable, successful businesses are essential for doulas and birth-workers. When more of us thrive in our work, we uplift the entire industry, helping to create stronger, more accessible support systems and better birth outcomes for women everywhere. This session inspires us to see business as part of positive change.

Find Alice at www.themoderndoula.co

3. HADHEE JAH

(Topic: Grassroots Postnatal Care)

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Hadhee Jah, author of ‘Postpartum Is Forever’, draws on her Maldivian heritage to share a vision of postnatal care rooted in ancestral wisdom and Ayurvedic tradition. In this session, Hadhee explores how grassroots, community-based care can nourish mothers long after birth, inviting us to reclaim practices that honour the postpartum as a sacred, lifelong journey.

Find Hadhee at https://www.instagram.com/hadheejahbirthkeeper/

4. CLAIRE HOLLOWAY

(Topic: Are You Homebirth Curious?)

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Let’s explore the question: ‘Are You Homebirth Curious?’ In this session, Claire gently guides us through what homebirth can look and feel like, helping you understand the possibilities, dispel common fears, and connect with the wisdom of birthing at home.

NOTES FROM CLAIRE: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) released guidelines that offer evidence-based recommendations for intrapartum care (labor and birth) for women without pregnancy complications who choose to birth at home. The guidelines emphasize the importance of a safe and timely transfer to a hospital setting when necessary, and outline the conditions and considerations for a safe homebirth experience

Find Claire at https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au 

5. AMY TAYLOR KABBAZ

(Topic: Matrescence)

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Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, author and internationally recognised voice on motherhood, guides us through the concept of matrescence — the profound transformation a woman undergoes as she becomes a mother. In this session, Amy helps us understand this rite of passage with more compassion and clarity, offering tools to navigate the changes in identity, relationships, and self that matrescence brings.

Special offers from Amy: 

Find Amy at https://amytaylorkabbaz.com