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In the Wash - Hypnobirthing + Parenting Podcast

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by Erin Acharya

18 episodes

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In the Wash is a weekly hypnobirthing to parenting podcast that helps pregnant and postpartum parents transform anxiety into confidence by gently reframing cultural pressure and reconnecting with their inner wisdom through 10-15 minute bite-sized episodes. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Join the community of parents choosing confidence over comparison, trust over fear, and joy over perfectionism. Subscribe now and discover that the "right" way to birth and parent is whatever feels right for you, and know that "It'll all come out in the wash". Less anxiety. More you.

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April 22, 2026

ITW #13: Nourished, Not Optimized

What does it mean to nourish yourself in a season that's already asking everything of you? This episode explores the cultural pressure to eat perfectly during pregnancy and postpartum, why the optimization list keeps growing, and what a quiet, sustainable relationship with food might actually look like. Join us as we explore what's possible and I share what I do to manage the overwhelm. Episode Notes:<ul><li><a href="https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=893463047&gbraid=0AAAAAD_iHo6UcOyFqc3gmpj4xUJd40UUK&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNrwNxSR6Ob9cINTTfbloOfQsb5SfrUM_Pl5NInquFedx90Lqb2nMUcRoC9goQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database</a></li><li>Dirty Dozen reference: EWG Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce (<a href="https://ewg.org/foodnews" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ewg.org/foodnews</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.crnusa.org/sites/default/files/weekly/24-05-15/Clinical_Practice_Summary_US-letter_digital-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Prenatal DHA guidance</a></li><li>Prenatal Folic Acid guidelines: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html</a></li></ul>

April 15, 2026

ITW #12: Reducing Birth Anxiety (w/Fourth Trimester Podcast)

In this episode, I'm a guest on the <a href="https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/tag/episodes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fourth Trimester Podcast</a>. I had a great time speaking with Sarah Trott and hope you enjoy listening. Here's what the episode is about:When you’re preparing for birth, it’s easy to focus on what you need to do. The classes, the plan, the logistics. But what often gets missed is how you’ll feel in the moment and how your mind and body will respond.In this episode, we talk about how to reduce birth anxiety and feel calmer about birth.In this conversation, you’ll hear about: • why traditional birth prep often doesn’t address anxiety • how fear impacts the body and the birth process • simple tools to regulate your nervous system during pregnancy and labor • the NOW method for working with anxiety in real time • how to build trust in yourself instead of relying on outside noiseI also share how my own postpartum experience and journey through anxiety has shaped my work and why mental preparation is not optional. It’s foundational.Understanding how to work with your mind and body can change how you experience birth. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or out of control, you can feel present, capable, and grounded in what matters most.Code: FOURTHTRIMESTER for 10% OFF on courses at <a href="https://www.birthevolved.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">birthevolved.com</a>

March 9, 2026

ITW #11: An Analog Pregnancy

There is a growing movement toward analog living — unplugging, going back to basics, reclaiming the tactile and the slow. Most of the conversation focuses on children: screen time limits, phone-free schools, play-based childhoods. But in this episode, we back up. Because the story doesn't start in childhood. It starts in pregnancy.From the moment the test turns positive, the cultural message is clear: download the app, join the forum, follow the expert, research everything. A good pregnant person is a prepared pregnant person — and preparation means research. But for a generation of expecting parents who grew up online, who felt in their own bodies what living on screens can do to a nervous system, something about this script doesn't feel right.In this episode, we explore:<ul><li>The cultural message that equates information with care — and why putting the phone down can feel irresponsible</li><li>What the research says about smartphone use during pregnancy, including a 2025 study linking 4+ hours of daily use to three times the odds of prenatal anxiety</li><li>The pregnancy app paradox: tools designed to inform that can end up increasing hypervigilance</li><li>How negative birth stories circulating online are directly associated with higher anxiety about childbirth</li><li>The scroll-fear loop: why we reach for the phone to manage anxiety, and why it makes the anxiety worse</li><li>What an analog pregnancy might look like — not perfectly unplugged, but more intentional, more spacious, more yours</li></ul>We close with a NOW practice for building a different relationship with the spaces you fill and the ones you leave open.Research:<ul><li>Frontiers in Medicine (2025): Study on smartphone overuse, nighttime use, social networking, and prenatal anxiety</li><li>Frontiers in Psychology (January 2026): Study on the emotional tone of birth stories and pregnancy-related anxiety</li><li>Systematic analysis of pregnancy apps: scientific guidance, commercialization, and user perception (PMC, 2024)</li></ul>Books:<ul><li>Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation — the book catalyzing the analog living movement</li></ul>Organizations:<ul><li>Wait Until 8th: <a href="https://waituntil8th.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">waituntil8th.org</a> — pledge for parents to delay smartphones for kids</li></ul>Birth Evolved:<ul><li>Birth Prep Course, Calm + Confident Birth: <a href="https://birthevolved.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">birthevolved.com</a></li><li>Newsletter, Wash & Wonder: subscribe at birthevolved.com</li></ul>What would a more analog pregnancy look like for you? Not perfectly unplugged. Not performatively offline. Just more intentional. I'd love to hear — reply to the Wash & Wonder newsletter or reach out at birthevolved.com. If the anxiety feels like more than you can manage on your own — whether it's related to your phone use, your pregnancy, or your experience as a new parent — please reach out for support:<ul><li>Postpartum Support International (PSI): <a href="https://postpartum.net" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">postpartum.net</a> — helpline and provider directory</li><li>Your OB/midwife or care provider — they want to hear about this</li></ul>You don't have to navigate this alone.

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What is In the Wash - Hypnobirthing + Parenting Podcast?: In the Wash is a weekly hypnobirthing to parenting podcast that helps pregnant and postpartum parents transform anxiety into confidence by gently reframing cultural pressure and reconnecting with their inner wisdom through 10-15 minute bite-sized episodes.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Join the community of parents choosing confidence over comparison, trust over fear, and joy over perfectionism.

Subscribe now and discover that the "right" way to birth and parent is whatever feels right for you, and know that "It'll all come out in the wash". Less anxiety. More you.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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