Melissa Spilsted Ep22 Calm Birthing, Hypnosis, Visualisation, Comparing orgasm vs labor intensity

Melissa Spilsted
“Unfortunately over the years birth has become so medicalised. Birth is not a medical event. It can become a medical event. When it does, we have all the help in the world.”
Seeing crap or misinformation around birthing was a huge motivation for Melissa to take on the role as a clinical hypnotherapist. This gave her the ability to help people feel empowered throughout the birthing process.
My wife Taneal and I did four sessions with Melissa in the lead up to our firstborn and the process was incredible. I felt calm from the moment Taneal started to feel the “surges” (contractions) to the moment our son was born. She couldn’t speak highly enough of the classes we had with Melissa. The tools we were given have helped us in different areas of our life.
A lot of the mental applications that Melissa talks about are relatable to me because it applies in the sporting world - how to deal with pain, visualisation, meditation, belief, trusting your body. All are key in helping you perform at your best.
We chat:
Clinical hypnotherapy - focused attention and mindfulness has a great ability to help the birthing process.
How she used visualization to help her get appearances with major media outlets throughout Australia - Sunrise, Today Show and many others.
Hypnosis for dealing with pain - especially while birthing.
Your subconscious beliefs control your behavior, which controls your motivation which becomes your reality.
Using self-hypnosis leading up to major events.
Vision boards to help you get what you want.
Ways to improve your study time and how to retain more information.
Getting a hold of your flight or fight response.
Comparing orgasms to labor.
You have to see it, hear it, say it and feel it consistently over a long period of time for it to come true - whatever that dream may be.
Your mind is like a computer. You need to shut it down every night completely so it can have a full rest. Watching negativity, the news etc, before sleep will keep the computer on all night which results in overheating and stress.
To get in touch with Melissa visit:
/ hypnobirthingaustralia
hypnobirthinga...
“The Hypnobirthing Australia program is uniquely designed for Australian mothers and their birthing partners. Hypnobirthing Australia classes prepare you with the knowledge, confidence and tools you need to birth calmly. Birth can, and should be a positive experience - one that you will always want to remember.”
About David Mead:
David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that.
Connect with David and follow him on:
Facebook: / david.mead.94
Instagram: / davidmead411
Twitter: / davidmead411
LinkedIn: / david-mead-7604b986