In this episode of The Parent Doctor Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Alex Crowell all the way from Australia. Alex is a midwife in private practice at New Life Midwifery: www.newlifemid... and the owner of La Loba Herbalism: laloba.com.au/. She is a mom of two, and host of the Your Birth, Your Way podcast: open.spotify.c... . In today's episode, Alex shares her inspiring journey into midwifery. Like most people, her path to doing the work that is most aligned with her soul's purpose was not linear. Originally a journalism graduate, Alex discovered her passion for midwifery after reading about the politics of birth and experiencing traditional medicalized births for her two kids, which were not ideal. This new knowledge unlocked a passion in her to get trained as a midwife and led her to work unpaid for 18 months in a private practice so she could serve women outside the mainstream system, offering personalized, continuous, compassionate care to the women she serves.
We also dive into Alex’s experience as a homeschooling mom. When her eldest daughter struggled in the traditional school system, Alex trusted her instincts and made the brave decision to pull her daughter out of school. Over 18 months of independent schooling, Alex created an environment where her daughter could learn in a way that truly aligned with her needs. This experience ultimately helped her daughter return to school more confident and self-aware. Alex applied this same approach with her younger daughter, supporting her through her own unique educational journey.
In our conversation, Alex and I reflect on the importance of trusting your gut as a parent and recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to raising kids. We both talk about how our early paths were shaped by external expectations, but we eventually found our way to work that truly resonates with our deeper passions and purposes. We also discuss the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, with Alex sharing her experiences of setting boundaries while being on call for births and trying to stay present for her children.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of following your soul’s purpose, trusting your instincts as a parent, and embracing flexibility in both parenting and life. I hope you’ll tune in to hear Alex’s inspiring story and our thoughtful reflections on balancing work, family, and personal fulfillment.
Be sure to follow Alex on Instagram at @la.loba.herbalism and @newlife_midwifery.
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