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25.01.2022 IF YOU ASK YOU GET When I was a kid, I was CONSTANTLTY told, If you ask you don’t get. I never ever understood this because- how will anyone know what I want? And as I got older, how will I know what I want. This went from everything from birthday presents to milkshake flavours, I was only allowed to say what I wanted if someone asked, and even then, that was tricky territory. It would depend on WHO asked and if I was allowed to receive from them, or even just voice my... opinion. Now imagine bringing that into adulthood, as unfortunately retraining the sub conscious isn’t as easy as flicking a switch. Navigating your life by coming to the conclusion; well I can’t ask for what I want, I won’t get it, so therefore I have to be responsible for everything I want by myself OR I can never get what I want, and I just have to run with whatever my care provider decides. Yuck. The first one- I have to be responsible for everything that I want, because I cannot ask is a recipe for disaster. We cannot provide everything we need solely on our own- sure we can get pretty close, and I am all for not entirely relying on someone for anything BUT when it comes to the birth space, we need to be okay with asking for help. That’s why it is so important to ask for help in the everyday, so your nervous system is okay with seeking assistance, and it knows that it’ll be granted. This creates a container of safety. The only people within your birth space should be those that will honour your wants, and not someone who treats them like a joke or even worse just wait they’ll change their mind. If you are uncomfortable with anyone in your birth space in a hospital (or anywhere really)- you can ask for them to leave (or get someone else to, on behalf of you). The second- I never can get what I want, and I just have to run with whatever my care provider decides scares the actual shit out of me. Don’t get me wrong- doctors, midwives & OBs (with the intention of the highest good) are godsends. However- the medical system and those that partake within it seem to have this idea that medical professionals know their body better than they do. Which is heartbreaking because NO ONE knows your body better than yourself, regardless if you have birthed before or not, you live in there. You breath, walk, eat, sleep, work, play, laugh, cry & make love there, all without someone telling you how you should be doing it (hopefully) and birth is just another natural phenomena, amazing, but your body knows just as it knows how to do all other things. It’s up to you to speak up and know your wants so you (or someone else) can give your body what it needs so it can do what it needs to do. #dynamodoula #holisticbirth See more

24.01.2022 TESTIMONIAL- I attended a womens circle in Sophie's beautiful home and had an incredible night under the full moon filled with stimulating conversation and delicious snacks! Sophie has an incredible gift that guides and nurtures those around her into a state of openness catalysing an experience that I am truly grateful for. Could not recommend her services enough! @smidge.of_bridge ... #womenscircle

20.01.2022 It is almost reliving when someone asks me what I do (or intending to do) and when I answer- they know what a Doula is. A lot of the time I get a Dou-wha? What’s that? Most of the time I brush over it and say it’s a birth support coach, or support for new mums or some other way of making it smaller than it is. ... But really the question should be- what doesn’t a doula do? And the answer to that is- not a lot. There are all kinds of Doulas, all with offerings that are different from each other. One of my favourite things about being a Doula is that my offerings can grow & change as I grow & change & learn. As the goal for me to make those that I support feel seen & heard, and because we are all so different the way in which that happens will be different for each individual. That’s why I don’t have a package on my website. SO, some things I currently do/offer: -Make you tea & coffee in your home so you don’t have to get up -Bring over home cooked meals based on your dietary requirements with intention of warming, tasting great & making you feel nourished -Birth photography/Family photography -Making you feel safe to talk about what might be coming up for you -Reiki -Looking after bub (and perhaps other youngsters) whilst you shower/have a bath/rest/spend time with your partner/whatever you want to do -Bringing you your favourite snacks -Gifting books that may help with your pregnancy, birth & postpartum journey -Holding Mother Blessing Ceremonies -Backing you, whether that be in the birth space, family not getting the hint, or you just need someone to tell you you are not crazy -Touching you (if of course that is something you want)- hugs, foot rubs, head massages, holding your hand -Fold your washing/do your dishes/take out the bin -Love on you -Keep you company! -And anything else that I believe would be in your best interest SO excited for what is to come & the change that will come with this level of support & love. #dynamodoula #reiki #birthphotography #familyphotography #snacks #love #birthsupport #motherblessing #letmeseeyou #letyourselfbeseen @ Great Southern (Western Australia) See more

20.01.2022 Literally jumping for joy because I got my first official Doula enquiry! LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO #keenasabean @ Lake Muir

18.01.2022 HEYAAAA For those that don’t know yet- I have a podcast. And for those that haven’t yet- you should definitely click the link in my instagram bio & give it a listen. ... #listentomerepeatmyself #youllloveit

14.01.2022 Good morning FB friends! I would really appreciate it if you amazing people could please help me out in an easy way. It literally only takes a few seconds and would help my small business grow in such unprecedented times!! As I am looking forward to growing this community. Especially local. Facebook has a new feature that only takes a few seconds to do! Here is how easy it is to do, go to the top of my page - Charlie + Tribe at the top scroll across to: ‘COMMUNIT...Y’ Click 'INVITE FRIENDS' Click ‘ALL' Wait 10-15 seconds for the invitations to send it’s as simple as that! Supporting small businesses doesn’t always require spending money. It can be as simple as sharing, liking and promoting my services. Thank you all for your support! (Copy and pasted from another small business, but supporting each other is what we are here for!) Support family run small business during COVID-19. Love & all the good stuff, Soph See more

10.01.2022 DUALITY Lately the idea of duality has been hot on my heart- the idea that two opposing things can exist together in the world. Goes hand in hand with the idea that there can be more than one truth as what is true for someone is not necessarily true for another. Well I think so anyway- of course by this model it could mean it’s not true for you. ... In my life I have pigeonholed myself in a number of ways, and then in turn used it as a tool to be harsher on myself. For example- for such a long time I have liked the idea of being a bit of a hippy, the alternative sort that is happy to discuss new ideas (also often just old ones- but haven’t been normalised in the world we live in now- so organically that means they are new), burns incense & gives a shit about the environment. However because I put myself in this box I found evidence of how I wasn’t living up to this model I had in my head- I didn’t grow my own vegies, I bought expensive clothes & didn’t meditate as regularly as I assumed a REAL hippy would meditate. Where I got these ideas from are totally based on my own assumptions, experiences & beliefs (or beliefs of others I haven’t quite got to just yet). There is no rule book or guide for any group in society, just a bunch of stereotypes and assumptions. I’ve done similar things with being an entrepreneur, my role in relationships (partner/friends/family/misc.), my work & growth in self-development, how to show up as a doula, my health, exercising- okay literally everything. If we give ourselves the chance we will ALWAYS find ways that we’re not doing everything we’re supposed to- and by supposed to, it’s just that mean old voice telling you that if you do not show like this- you’re a fraud. How dare you think it’s okay to enjoy two things that in your mind you’ve classed as opposites. How dare you believe it’s okay to follow what feels good, even if it may look silly to some. How dare you live your life in duality- and be open to possibilities you wouldn’t have even caught in the corner of your eye because you had your eyes shut? Follow what is true for YOU, never-mind rules you’re following or made up. YOU get to create your reality.

06.01.2022 It will consist of- SNACKS SHARING MEDITATION... FULL MOON RITUAL INTENTION SETTING All women welcome See more

05.01.2022 I saw this on the spine of the magazine I bought the other day (still haven’t read any of it) and it just BLEW my mind. Some Sunday evening wisdom if you will. Hope you have a beautiful week ahead!

03.01.2022 Happy Friday! Something has come to my attention which I’d like to chat about. My intention for the circle I run was to make it free of charge- so it was available to everyone, especially those that may be struggling financially. ... However in doing this- this has put my own needs on the back burner. At the end of the day if I’m doing that, I’m not showing up my best for those that come. I had 7 women cancel last circle- and when circles haven’t consisted of more than 10, that’s a lot. By no means I am misunderstanding of those that have things that come up- that’s life, it happens. And everyone that cancelled had legitimate reasons as to why they didn’t come (no reason is a legitimate reason in my book, if you’re not feeling it- you’re not feeling it). BUT in saying that- that meant that my time, preparation, catering & such was disregarded. For circle I have to prepare the space & myself to hold it. It’s not just the few hours that people are in my home- but everything I have done to get myself to a point that I can show up to hold space for you all. SO- I have decided to start charging tickets for circle. They will be low cost- so they are accessible to all, and if they still are not there will be a donation option OR you are welcome to speak with me and I will not charge, no questions asked. These tickets will be non refundable. This means I will have a better idea of numbers and be able to prepare the space. Also this also means there is an energetic exchange for my services- so I don’t end up pouring from an empty cup. Tickets for next circle can be found- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-circle-tickets-120482 Hugs & warm cups of tea, Soph xx

02.01.2022 If you haven’t already- check it out! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o5xmhwNyZ4jmAFjZ1aoFj Or Link in my bio... #podcast

01.01.2022 Please read, especially if you feel as if you are not in control. Reposted from @rosie.rees

01.01.2022 Heya! Are you a woman in the Great Southern of WA & have no plans for this Sunday afternoon? WELL- you are now invited to my Women’s Circle that I host in my home every full moon (or close enough depending on the needs of those coming). ... There is a meditation, a time for sharing, snacks, music, funny pets, ridding of what no longer serves & just a beautiful time to connect and be present. IF you’re even just a little bit interested PLEASE send me a message! Love & all the good stuff, Soph #womenscircle #sundayafternoon #connection See more