Episode notes
What happens when a self-described “blokey tradie” finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about birth?
In this powerful episode, we hear from Matt Taylor, husband to Nic Taylor (Ep 22 + 23) as he reflects on the path from hospital trauma to the deep trust, surrender, and sovereignty of their homebirth journey.
Matt shares what it took to unlearn, get curious, and show up differently for the birth of their third baby, not just as a support person, but as a man willing to evolve for the safety and empowerment of his partner.
✨ In this episode: • His experience of two hospital births; and the trauma of being sidelined • The moment everything changed after Nic’s injury • What it took to go from sceptical to supportive of homebirth • His reflections on doing the inner work, as a father and a partner • Learning to advocate, trust, and let go • Why presence, respect, and partnership matter more than any birth plan
This is a must-listen for any partner who wants to support from a place of strength, and for any mother who’s ever wondered if her partner could truly get it.
Because birth doesn’t just change women, it calls men forward, too.
If you haven’t listened to Episode 22 & 23, start there first. This birth story lands most deeply when you know the healing journey that came before it.