88.How to Mentally Prepare for the Birth You Actually Want (Even After Trauma)

The Journey to VBAC

This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥

She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences.

In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previous births and create a powerful, grounded vision for their next experience — in both pregnancy and postpartum.

Whether you’re preparing for a VBAC or simply wanting to feel more at peace with your story, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and inspired to claim your healing.

Highlights from this episode:
🔥 How trauma from previous births shows up mentally and emotionally in future pregnancies
🔥 Why mindset and visualization are essential tools for preparing for birth
🔥 Misty’s process for helping birthing people rewrite their inner narrative and build confidence
🔥 The power of making space for grief, truth, and possibility — all at once

If you’re holding onto fear, doubt, or trauma from a previous birth, this episode will offer you hope and real tools for transformation.

🎙️Connect with Misty Rauscher ⤵️
Instagram: @mistyrauscher

Connect with me ⤵️
Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True
Website: www.birthingcometrue.com
Email: [email protected]

✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been hoping for? Check out my VBAC community here: The Journey to VBAC Membership
✨ Have questions or an experience to share? DM me on Instagram: @birthing_come_true

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