Community Interview: Kalynda
🌟 Warmly welcoming Kalynda to our Community Member Interview series! 🌟
At The Birth Portal, we believe in the power of storytelling, shared experiences, and building a vibrant community. Today, we're delighted to introduce you to Kalynda—a passionate mother, emerging doula, photographer, and dedicated advocate for women's health. Let's dive into her inspiring journey and discover the incredible connections we can build together.
**A Journey of Motherhood and Transformation**
Kalynda, hailing from a serene coastal town in Victoria, first crossed paths with Chloe through hypnobirthing during her first pregnancy. Since then, her life has been a beautiful tapestry of motherhood, educating herself on postpartum and creative endeavours. As a full-time mother and emerging doula, Kalynda is embarking on her path of supporting parents through postpartum care, capturing precious moments with pregnancy/postpartum photography, and indulging in her love for cooking and recipe sharing.
**A Stepping Stone to Purpose**
Kalynda's journey into her current work bloomed from a pivotal decision five years ago—enrolling in Birth Attendant Training under the guidance of Rhea Dempsey. This leap of faith propelled her from a background in hospitality to a deep exploration of her own motherhood journey and a sincere desire to support women and birthing folk. Becoming a parent has profoundly shifted her perspective, opening her eyes to the immense importance of postpartum care, her own experience was raw and revealing. Postpartum for Kalynda felt like an Unravelling, a stripping down to her most vulnerable self to then rebirth the new woman ‘the mother’ that was forged from pregnancy, birth and tending to a newborn.
**Building a Thriving Future**
Looking ahead, Kalynda envisions herself continuing her mothering journey while offering postpartum care and photography sessions to parents. These creative outlets allow her to channel the abundant energy her motherhood journey has gifted her. Her mission is rooted in breaking free from the generational trauma carried in her family line, aiming to bring healing to herself and those around her. Kalynda passionately believes that the way we birth and the care we receive afterward can positively impact not only ourselves but also those in our communities.
**Supporting Kalynda's Dreams**
As a community, we can help Kalynda realize her business goals. By providing more visibility to her offerings, we can support her in reaching and assisting more clients in their postpartum journeys. Together, we can foster a nurturing space where her skills and expertise can flourish.
**Celebrate Victories, Big and Small**
One of Kalynda's proudest moments has been overcoming her Postpartum Depression—an incredibly challenging time that tested her strength and resilience. She sought help, attended birth debriefs, connected with other women in circles, and worked tirelessly on herself while parenting her first baby. Kalynda's determination and commitment to her own healing journey are truly awe-inspiring.
**Creating a Beautiful Home**
Kalynda resides with her husband, adorable daughter, and their beloved dog. Her husband takes an active role in parenting, recognizing the importance of being fully involved in their child's upbringing. While balancing household duties can be challenging, they strive for a 50/50 division of responsibilities, consciously seeking equilibrium. A lazy Saturday morning in their home is filled with beach walks, delectable food, family cuddles in bed, and impromptu dance parties—a joyful celebration of love and togetherness.
**Passion and Creativity Unleashed**
Currently, Kalynda's passion project revolves around photography. Shooting with her trusty
35mm camera, she constantly dreams up new ideas and subjects to capture, infusing her art with boundless creativity.
**The Birth Portal Community: A Haven of Connection and Education**
Kalynda cherishes the sense of connection and the educational opportunities provided by The Birth Portal Community. It's a space where she can learn, grow, and forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals who share her passion.
**Delicious Delights and Personal Reflections**
When it comes to favourite meals, Kalynda indulges in a scrumptious breakfast at Starfish in Barwon Heads or pancakes with bacon, eggs, and maple syrup at home. As for quick family dinners, they often savour grass fed grilled meats with salad or a Thai curry in the slow cooker, reminiscent of cherished family traditions. And when it's time for a postpartum snack, Kalynda delights in chocolate brownie packed full of protein & hemp seeds or dates filled with peanut butter and covered in melted chocolate.
**Intuition as a Guiding Light**
If Kalynda could impart one piece of advice, it would be to always follow your intuition. Deep within, lies the wisdom to guide your path and make decisions that resonate with your true self.
**Joining Kalynda's Journey**
To connect further with Kalynda and be part of her incredible journey, follow her on Instagram @i_unfurl. There, you can witness her creative work, learn from her experiences, and contribute to her mission of empowering women and promoting well-being.
