In this episode we discuss parenting transitions from childbirth to the empty-nest stage, and how we can approach these transitions with confidence and calm.
The term “mindfulness” is thrown around a lot these days, but what is it, really? Is bringing “mindfulness” to childbirth helpful? Will it make childbirth less painful? What is "transformational pain?" Can mindfulness help with the rest of our ever-changing and sometimes painful parenting life? We will talk through all of this and more. If you are curious about mindfulness, managing physical and emotional pain, and how these toipcs can intersect with parenting, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
This session was recorded in August 2026 for NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting.
Our guest today is Claire Zawa. Claire is a Certified Mindful Birthing & Parenting teacher, a Certified Birth Doula with experience as a Postpartum Doula, and a certified Health & Life Coach. Deeply committed to being a part of the "outsourced" village, Claire seeks to create safe and welcoming spaces for curiosity and compassion to flourish, particularly during times of change.
If you’d like to follow up with Claire, you can find her here: https://mindfulbirthingchicago.com/
Cover photo: Veronica Cento