Getting Rid of the Taboo: Why We Need to Talk About What No One Talks About

On my show Beyond Birth Trauma: From Burden to Brilliance, nothing is off the table.

We talk about the things most people shy away from. The things labeled as too private, too weird, or too uncomfortable. Things like vaginas. Bacteria. Sex. Miscarriages. Postpartum depression. Abortion. The stuff that lives quietly in the shadows of birth and early life, but deeply shapes who we are.

But why are these topics taboo in the first place?

How are we supposed to grow, heal, or expand our emotional intelligence if we can’t talk openly about the most human things? How are we meant to feel less alone if everyone’s pretending everything is fine?

I’m not saying we should shout it all from the rooftops (though sometimes that might feel great). But I am saying: we need safe spaces where we can talk about the messy, raw, real experiences that come with birth, motherhood, and being alive in a body.

Why is the word “vagina” still taboo? It’s a body part. It brings life into the world. It holds so much power, and yet, we can barely say the word without a whisper. And what about  “abortion,” the level of shame that hangs on to that one is long lasting, and you really want to clear that before you do give birth eventually.

Why is talking about sex or miscarriage still so hush-hush? Or the emotional spiral of postpartum depression—the thing so many mothers quietly suffer through while trying to keep up appearances?

You’ve just had a baby. Everyone expects you to be glowing. In love. Grateful. And maybe you are—but also? Maybe you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re not bonding. Maybe you’re scared. Maybe you feel like you’re doing it all wrong.

And maybe you feel totally alone.

That’s what silence does. It isolates us. It keeps us stuck in shame.

But when we start to speak—when we share our stories, ask questions, and say the things we were taught to keep quiet—that’s when healing starts. That’s when change begins.

So educate the people around you. Start small. Share what you’re learning. Ask the questions no one else dares to ask.

Because the truth is: you’re not alone. And the more we talk about these things, the more others will realize they aren’t alone either.

It will do you the world of good.

And if you’re curious about your own birth imprint, or if you’re exploring healing from any kind of birth trauma, I invite you to tune into my show. Beyond Birth Trauma – From Burden to Brilliance is a safe, held space where we talk about it all—with honesty, depth, and heart.

No more taboo. Just truth, healing, and the brilliance that lives underneath it all.  Do you have an interesting or different birth story that you would be willing to share on my show? I am always looking for new guests to have thought provoking conversations with, where others may not dare to venture. 

Remember, your story helps others heal theirs. DM me or book a call.