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Do Spirit Babies Really Choose Their Parents? With Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD - #820
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- Ask Julie Ryan
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
EVEN MORE about this episode! Do babies choose their parents before they're born—and could anxiety be your soul trying to get your attention? In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes psychotherapist and intuitive counselor Maria T. Rothenburger for a fascinating conversation about spirit babies, soul contracts, intuition, and the hidden wisdom of the body. Together, Julie and Maria explore whether souls choose their families before birth, how spirit babies communicate, and why anxiety, intuition, and body sensations often carry important guidance rather than something to fear. They discuss soul contracts, fertility, pre-birth planning, emotional healing, nutrition, and the surprising ways life challenges can become invitations to deeper purpose and spiritual awakening. Whether you're curious about spirit babies, navigating anxiety, exploring your intuition, or searching for a deeper understanding of your life's path, this heartfelt conversation offers comfort, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on the soul's journey before, during, and beyond this lifetime. Guest Biography: Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD is a psychotherapist, spirit baby communicator, bestselling author, and host of The Reluctant Medium Podcast and TV show. She has a nerdy, science side as well as a hippie, spiritual vibe. Using a combination of grounded, practical strategies and connection to the Other Side, she helps people move from brokenhearted and stuck, to connected and peaceful. Episode Chapters: (0:01:35) Are Emotions Messages from the Soul? (0:05:25) Fertility, Control & Surrender (0:09:06) Spirit Babies: Do Souls Choose Their Families? (0:25:55) Divine Guidance That Led to Adoption (0:41:05) Anxiety vs. Intuition (0:43:44) Healing Through Nutrition (0:52:0…