Fear FreeChildbirth
Podcast
The podcast
The podcast for reproductive fear, anxiety and trauma
Real women's healing stories, expert interviews and straight answers about tokophobia, pregnancy anxiety and birth fear – hosted by Alexia Leachman, the woman who healed her own.
1.5M+ downloads · 180+ countries · Since 2015
A new season is coming – real stories, expert voices and the fear industry under the microscope.
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My tokophobia story – the birth of all this
Founder storyErin's tokophobia healing journey
Healing storyGentle c-section: what it is & how to ask for one, with OB Andy Simm
Expert interviewFind episodes that fit
What listeners say
From the inbox – mums-to-be, new mums and women who found the show at 2am.
"I eagerly anticipate a new podcast each week. The positivity is exactly what I was looking for and need to hear on this journey."
"I have been listening to multiple podcasts each day whilst walking, cooking – they are all brilliant and informative."
"I love how comforting and empowering they are and how they help me feel like yes, I can do this."
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