The Tranquility Tribe Podcast

In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, I’m sitting down with Katharine Graves, the powerhouse behind KG Hypnobirthing, to uncover the magic of turning birth into a calm, confident, and downright empowering experience. We’re talking about how hypnobirthing can completely change the way you feel about labor, why evidence-based maternity care is non-negotiable, and how partners can be fierce advocates in the birth space. Katharine also breaks down natural birth approaches like water birth, what you need to know about common interventions like inductions and C-sections, and why preparation is your secret weapon for a birth you feel good about. This is your permission slip to take charge of your birth story and make it an experience you actually want to remember. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:52 Katharine Graves on Hypnobirthing 05:20 Challenges and Misconceptions in Modern Birth Practices 20:05 The Role of Partners in Birth 30:15 Comparing Human and Animal Birth Practices 34:35 The Role of C-