Meet Sarah Ziroll | Doula & Birth Made Mindful Birth Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sarah Ziroll and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sarah, we’d love to hear about a book that’s had an impact on you.
I recently read “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” and for me, it was the most influential book of the year. Granted, I have only read 47 books this year, and have at least 5 more to read to reach my annual goal. The impact of this book is phenomenal. Although his data is geared towards the younger generation, I learned that the older generation is also suffering from anxiety, and Jonathan Haidt reveals the (not so) secret culprit…phones. The apps on our cell phones are programmed to engage us, thus, they interrupt or notify us at least once every two minutes. They distract us so masterfully that we don’t even know we are living a virtual life that is far less meaningful and less connected. I can distinctly remember a trip I took in 2017 with 5 friends, and everyone was sitting in the living room, ignoring each other and glued to their screens. Seven years later, the data is clear that there is damage done when children and adults become addicted to their cell phones. My opinions and perspective have been rewritten due to this impactful book. I often reflect on the anxiety-inducing effect of digital devices for adults and children alike. I am more committed to protecting my children from the psychological damage of devices by committing to no smartphones before high school, no social media before 16, phone-free schools, and more unsupervised play and childhood independence. I implore every mother, father, and child to read this book and allow it to have an impact on you.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Birth Made Mindful was created as a community for mothers – new or returning to find answers to their questions about birth and motherhood. We write our stories, and our blogs as we share our joys and our sorrows. We have built products and services that will enrich the birth experience. As a creator and designer, I have created custom Affirmation cards for the birth setting, motherhood, and daily use. We filmed three courses for parents to be to learn and engage in online birth education. Our crowning achievement was The Best Birth Podcast collaborating with experts to bring the most passionate and informative information on the mental and physical preparation needed to create The. Best. Birth. We empower. We educate. We engage.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Shout out to our cities! With founders located in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Loveland and South Jordan there is so much to see and do. It would not be home without the mountains, so you know you can find us out exploring nature with our littles in toe. We grew up on the water – waterskiing and wakeboarding. You’ll still find us holding on for dear life as dad successfully flips us off those tubes.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The credit goes to my sisters: Christina and Carly! We started our business in 2022, and each of us had a baby that year. Our business – Birth Made Mindful supports mothers, fathers, and families as they prepare for birth and the transformation into parenthood. Christina and Carly are incredibly attentive mothers. They love, teach, and lead their little flocks with deep and devoted wisdom. Wisdom that is earned through hours of hard work and seeking growth by study and dedication.
I feel deeply touched by the tender care they give to friends and family. They have the ability to influence and inspire the friends in their circles, as you know them you will also be inspired.

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Lexi Hurst Photography