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In this episode of This is Impt, Mary Raftopoulos chats with CJ about the birth of her baby, a story defined by calm, preparation and deep trust in the process. Even after her waters broke, CJ remained cool, calm and collected. Truly putting the hyp in hypnobirthing, she approached birth the way an athlete prepares for a marathon, with focus, intention and determination. Throughout labour, she leaned on her preparation, the unwavering support of her partner, and the guidance of a midwife who turned out to be exactly who she needed in that moment. CJ’s story is powerful, grounding and at times almost spiritual, a reminder of the strength, mindset and support that can transform the birth experience.

In this episode of This is Impt, Mary Raftopoulos sits down with Sandy Sidhu for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the births of her two children. Sandy shares the expectations she carried into motherhood, how those expectations shifted through her experiences, and the lessons she learned along the way. We also dive into Sandy’s love for hypnobirthing, how it helped shape her mindset around birth, supported her through labour, and deepened her sense of confidence and calm during the process. From preparation to postpartum reflections, Sandy speaks openly about the moments that challenged her, the ones that empowered her, and everything in between. It’s a thoughtful and relatable conversation about trusting your body, navigating birth in your own way, and the power of preparation, mindset, and support.

Deltha was kind enough to come back and allow me to delve deeper into her journey, respectfully - we discussed her childhood and her relationship with her family as it pertains to her journey as a mixed race woman. Deltha:  @deltacayenne Music by: Jabroni D

In this episode my guest Brittany and I discuss the fetishisation of WOC and the absurd things that have been said to us.  We are constantly being used as props/objects, oftentimes being fetishised with lewd expectations put on us and our bodies and that is not ok!  That is why having discussions like this is so important.  If you have ever experienced anything like this in your life DM me.  Brittany: @brtimaylove Music by: Jabroni D

I was joined by Graham and Emily and in this episode we explore what it means to be British and how that term has changed over the years.  You can find their instagram handles below:  Emily: @emerz_8  Graham: @gdneale83  Grahams book: The Scribbler's Union Vol. 1 Paperback  Music by: Jabroni D

Welcome This is Impt Podcast!  I am going to be joined by Chi - San, Deltha and Amber and we are going to be talking about their experiences growing up mixed race.   In this episode we covered everything from their childhood, identity and any racism and bias they have had to deal with.  How you identify and your story are such personal and precious things and I thank you all for sharing a bit of your life story with me.  You can find their Instagram handles below:  Chi - San: @chilikethetea  Deltha:  @deltacayenne Amber: @nejenotes_ Music by: Jabroni D

I started This is Impt during lockdown as a way to help highlight the racism and inequality we face everyday in the UK. Each week I would pick a topic of discussion which I would then do Live on Instagram with a guest and I loved those talks so much I decided to turn them into a podcast.  I will be releasing a new episode every Wednesday, so watch this space!  LAUNCHING WEDNESDAY 16th JUNE  You can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @this_is_impt