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With six births across nearly every setting—from hospital to birth center, homebirth to freebirth—Sarah brings a rare depth of experience to this conversation. She shares her powerful stories and the hard-earned wisdom each birth offered, painting a grounded portrait of what it means to birth on your own terms. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
In this powerful episode, I'm joined by MatriBirth Mentor Institute student, Darrah, who shares her transformational journey—from working within the medical system as a nurse to reclaiming her autonomy as a freebirthing, wild, and instinct-led mother. After birthing her first two sons in hospitals, Darrah awakened to a deeper truth and radically shifted her path. Her story is one of courage, clarity, and coming home to herself—and it's sure to inspire birth workers and mothers alike.Follow Darrah @mamas.holistic.collective
Today's episode is a powerful testimony of transformation, healing, and freedom in Christ. I'm joined by a former New Ager who used to work closely with Freebirth Society. She taught yoga, embraced spiritual practices that many see as “empowering”—but behind it all, she was unknowingly caught in deep spiritual deception. Nya is a Christian, a wife, and a freebirthing stay at home mother who has built a successful business with her Instagram platform, sharing information with other women about birthing at home, medical freedom, and leaving the New Age occult to follow Jesus. In this conversation, she shares how she encountered Jesus in a way that completely changed everything. She opens up about her personal journey out of witchy birth work, what really happens behind the scenes at gatherings like the Matriarch Rising Festival, and the demonic activity she began to recognize once her eyes were opened. We also dive into her beautiful freebirth stories—what shifted in her approach to birth after leaving the New Age, and how surrendering to Jesus has brought more peace, clarity, and true empowerment than any ritual or affirmation ever could. If you've ever felt a stirring in your spirit around the “spiritual but not Biblical” side of birth work, or if you've been searching for truth in this space—this episode will speak directly to you. Join us in September in FL for a Homebirth Retreat! JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2025 HOMEBIRTH RETREAT ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol
In this episode, we call out the problems that have arisen as a result of adoption of and adherence to the Freebirth Society ideology while also holding space for a woman's legal and moral right to choose to have a Freebirth.Ultimately, this is about the need for leaders to act in integrity and for everyone to remember that rarely two truths exist in extremes. All choices are valid, however in order for them to be authentically empowered, they must be made with true informed consent and an informed risk assessment which is unlikely to happen if a birthworker has solely received a virtual training rooted in biases, hyperbole, and a lack of evidence, just as much as it's unlikely to happen with a fearful OB who is encouraging weekly routine ultrasounds and a 39 week induction.We unpack the overused and misused phrase “variations of normal” in order to delineate a few examples of what would actually be abnormal and a reason to seek additional support.Freebirth continues to be a valid choice, however women deserve to have the full scope of outcomes objectively presented to them in all fairness.Risk is inherently everywhere, and there will always be a mysterious element to loss, however the key is to walk into your pregnancy with a true sense of confidence and options rather than a false sense of one.Recommended resources:Free MOTR Questions Guide to Vet Your Birthkeeper/AttendantReddit, so you can be the judge of what's wrong with this organizationNathan Riley podcast episode featuring Kristine LauriaDr. Sarah Wickham's book “What's Right For Me”“Whose Body Is It” podcast episode featuring midwife Mary Lou SingletonSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!
Ceiba's labor with her first child began after an orgasm (oxytocin, much?). The only midwife in her small Mexican town was called, but she happened to be away for the night. Feeling no fear, Ceiba birthed her baby—who arrived feet first—in under an hour, describing the experience as ecstatic. This birth left her in an expanded state of consciousness for a week. Follow Ceiba @uteroamor If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
I have Anna on the pod today telling the story of her two births with her wife by her side. Anna describes the complexity of navigating postpartum when her wife wanted to be included in the lactation process. Anna goes on to have a simple freebirth where she birthed exactly where and how she wanted. Follow Anna on Instagram @_anna_bananaaPhoto Credit @nataliebeephotography✨Our Mother's Day sale is LIVE for just 2 more days! Check out our wild woman library on all things sovereign birth and mothering. This is the last time that 8 of our popular self-study courses are available for purchase. After this sale, they will be gone forever. Purchase now for lifetime access and at 40% off through Sunday, May 11th at 11:59pm EST. - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/courses✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering June 17th, 2025 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨Join our freebirth community, The Lighthouse! This is a private, life-changing membership for conscious women! We open doors a few times a year. Get on the waitlist - Doors are open May 18th - 24th, 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Mentor Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our inspiring Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 25% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
It wasn't until her early forties that Leslie finally found the true love of her life. On their first date, she received a message in spirit that a baby wanted to come through. And sure enough, as soon as they both felt a “yes,” she became pregnant. This time, Leslie didn't hire a midwife—instead, she gave birth at home with only her partner for support. It was the birth experience she had always dreamed of. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
Today on the podcast, Emilee and Danielle talk about body hair and the physiological function as well as the social aspects of allowing hair. In a culture where women are taught to be hairless in order to be both accepted and attractive, Emilee and Danielle share their own journeys of how they stopped this misogynistic ritual and learned to love themselves. Follow Danielle on Instagram @sistermoonshadow✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Mentor Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 25% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In this honest and empowering episode, Lizzy Morris shares her journey through breastfeeding with IGT (Insufficient Glandular Tissue), a condition that made feeding her baby a complex and emotional challenge. She opens up about the realities of IGT, using donor milk, supplemental nursing systems, and the grief of not producing enough milk—while also reclaiming her power through freebirth and radical motherhood. Lizzy's story is a beacon of hope and solidarity for anyone navigating unexpected feeding struggles and medical dismissal.What You'll Learn: • What IGT is and how it affects milk production • How Lizzy navigated donor milk, SNS systems, and migraines from lactation medications • The emotional side of breastfeeding struggles and learning to release guilt • Her choice to freebirth after trauma and medical dismissal • How she kept her pregnancy and freebirth a secret from family until the end • How her freebirth experience brought healing to her marriage • The value of radical community support for mothers facing feeding challengesGuest Bio:Lizzy Morris is a mother, childcare provider, and co-founder of the Radical Moms Union—a growing movement of mothers who challenge the systems that profit off parental disempowerment. From navigating IGT to advocating for body autonomy and authentic parenting, Lizzy's voice resonates with mothers who want to choose their own path, even when it's not easy.Links and Resources Mentioned: • Instagram: @thelizzymorris • Community: @radical_moms_union • Contact: lizzymorrisbooking@gmail.comShare this episode with someone who's struggling to breastfeed or has felt let down by mainstream postpartum care. You're not alone, and there are more ways to feed and mother than the ones we're sold.Connect with Us:@sophiabirth@bayareahomebirth@bornwildmidwiferyStay Wild
Marta from Poland tells the story of her unique births that are deeply intertwined with the plant medicine work she practices in Peru. Following her intuition, she goes to the hospital and demands to stay, knowing something is wrong. Marta is rushed for an emergency c-section with a full placental abruption. After a year of inner work and healing, Marta chooses to call in another baby, and freebirths her son in Peru.Follow Marta on Instagram @iammartawanderlusthttps://www.martawanderlust.com/✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 25% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
What if childbirth didn't have to be full of fear, pain, or trauma? In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Jenilee sits down with Janet Mills, author of Childbirth in the Glory and wife of Joshua Mills, to unpack what it looks like to experience God's glory in the birthing room. From personal testimonies of pain-free births to partnering with heaven for your child's arrival, this episode is full of wisdom, Scripture, and hope for every mama (or mama-to-be) who wants to birth God's way, not the world's way.Whether you're pregnant now, believing for a baby, or wanting to redeem a past birth experience, this conversation will stir your faith and remind you of heaven's heart for your family.What We Cover:Janet's journey into supernatural childbirthHow to practically prepare your heart, body, and spirit for a pain-free birthBreaking generational fear and trauma around childbirthBiblical basis for birthing in God's gloryPartnering with angels and decrees in deliveryWhy faith over fear changes everythingMentioned Resources:Childbirth in the Glory book by Janet MillsGloryMama.com for the Glory Mama Box, decrees, and moreConnect with Janet:Instagram: @janetmillsWebsite: glorymama.comConnect with Jen:Instagram: @javawithjenPodcast Website: JavaWithJenPodcast.com
Episode 66 shared by Tegan in Queensland. This episode unfortunately, is a roller coaster & I'm so grateful to Tegan for sharing her story. It's difficult to summarise Tegan's story into a quick intro, but how's this - after being accepted and excluded from the local publicly funded program MULTIPLE times in her pregnancy with her second baby, Tegan made the decision to birth at home, unassisted. We talk about so much in this episode too, like GBS diagnoses, antibiotics, gut health, breastfeeding, Cervical ectropion and more. Resources: Short cervix info Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley Cervical EctropionFirst 1000 Days of Life: Consequences of Antibiotics on Gut MicrobiotaThere is SO much info out there on this topic - this is just one article Born at Home: The Documentary Pacific Mother (See the Trailer) Thrush in PregnancyGBS (Group B) Testing About Group B Strep (GBS) Support the showConnect with me, Elsie, the host :) www.birthingathome.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@homebirth.doula_birthingathome birthingathome.apodcast@gmail.com
Today on the podcast, Rosie shares her massive transformation from a people pleasing daughter archetype to a fierce freebirthing wild mother. She shares how her journey was shaped by a difficult family dynamic, to the grief of losing her father, to living on the road with her husband and children during 2020. Rosie shares the birth of her first child in a birth center, her excruciating second birth, and the wild, simple, and innate freebirth of her third child. Follow Rosie on Instagram @rootedritualbrooms✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/discount/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 20% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
On today's episode, freebirth legend Sarah Schmid shares the story of 10 children, 9 of them being freebirths, several born outside, and a set of twins. After a midwife-attended homebirth with interference in her birth, Sarah learned that she was the only one who knew her body, and chose freebirth for her family after that. Sarah tells the epic story of her first freebirth in the forest completely alone, where she could fully face her fears. Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahschmid_alleingeburthttps://youtube.com/@sarah_schmidhttps://www.geburt-in-eigenregie.de/✨LAST CALL for 2025's Radical Birth Keeper School! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/discount/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 20% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In this episode with Anna, we get to hear about her early losses and then her first full-term pregnancy and unassisted home birth. Anna chose an unassisted birth and also a “wild” pregnancy, rooted in the firm belief that it is God alone who sustains her baby. Along the way she and her husband had to address fears, endure an unexpected more, and handle the disapproval of family members regarding their choices. But they knew deep down that free birth best fit Anna's personality and relationship, so they persevered.However, they did dip into the hospital setting more than once, utilizing it for help as needed. In one instance, it provided the reassurance they needed to continue, and in the other instance it created a lot of hurt. We hope you enjoy her story!Birth Story DisclaimerThe choices, beliefs and opinions of the mamas sharing their stories are as individual as the storyteller herself and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or recommended choices of Lauren and/or Brooke.SHOW NOTES “FOOTER”Email us to say hi: holywildbirth@gmail.comHang out with us in the Rooted In Eden PMA (off-facebook, private community)Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: Fill out the formGet on the waitlist for the next cohort of Hearthmother JourneyApply to tell your birth story on the podcast: sisterbirth.com/podcast-guestFrom Lauren:InstagramMidwifery consults: Email lauren.rootedineden@gmail.comFrom Brooke:InstagramTrust God, Trust Birth Workshop - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop - a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inboxEmbrace Birth Journey - comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)
The New Earth Children of Today - Join us with Spirit Baby stories that are real and personal conversations that will share a message of love, hope, connection, and truth. Special Guest Episode: Dr. Courtney Yurko is a wife, freebirth mama, visionary leader, entrepreneur, and dedicated advocate for holistic wellness. As the founder of Connection Health Center, she specializes in spinal health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. A passionate advocate for freebirth and sovereign birthing choices, Dr. Yurko empowers women to trust their bodies and reclaim autonomy in the birth process. Beyond her work in health, she is the co-founder of T.O. Mezcal with her husband, an artisanal mezcal brand that honors Oaxacan tradition and promotes intentional consumption. She also founded T.O. Missions Worldwide, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to bringing love, chiropractic care, and community service to Chichicapam, the town where T.O. Mezcal is produced. Whether guiding her clients to optimal health, advocating for birth freedom, or leading mission-driven initiatives, Dr. Yurko is committed to creating meaningful connections and inspiring others to live life to the fullest. WEBSITES: Work with me / www.tomezcal.com. (BUY — code YURKO10 for 10% off your order) www.connectionhealthcenter.com www.tomissions.com
Today on Emily the Medium: Kayla's journey to spiritual empowerment in motherhood What wild pregnancy and free birth mean—and why she chose this path How people projected fear onto her birth choices, and how she navigated that The spiritual connection she had with each of her children before and during birth How she initially perceived her first baby's gender differently, and the insights that came from that experience The unique energetic transitions of each of her three children What she learned from each birth experience The embodiment of radical self-trust, surrender, and reclaiming your power in pregnancyConnect with Guest: IG: @drkaylaabeidWebsite: drkayaabeid.comConnect with Emily: IG: @emilythemediumWebsite: emilythemedium.com Read A Cosmic Bond: Communicating with your Spirit Babies from Preconception to Birth: bit.ly/42lUP24Other Resources:Use code EMILY10 to shop MILKMOON Fertility and Postpartum tonics https://bit.ly/3uoNYsn
Julia attempted a freebirth at home for her second baby, but came close to losing her son due to a rare birthing complication that no one could have predicted. In the aftermath, as she processed the trauma of the experience, she reached out to me to share her story and the new perspective she gained about the freebirth movement. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have LindseyLindsey is a mama of 2 from Denver Colorado. She grew up dancing, running, practicing yoga and loving the outdoors. She owns a bakery with her husband Matt, dances professionally and is a hardcore extrovert. Today she shares about her first birth at a 33 yrs old that was set to happen at a birth center. She was eventually transferred to the hospital during labour because the midwife couldn't get a good read on the baby's heart rate. Lindsey birthed him naturally just 2 hours later. The birth was ok but not what she had wanted. In between babies she did an online holistic doula training and became pregnant again when her son turned 2 but miscarried at 13 weeks. She birthed her 13 week old baby naturally and later got pregnant again 2 months later. During this time she realized that she herself was born unassisted by accident and felt called to try that. She wasn't originally trying to have a wild pregnancy but recalled not learning much at all at the appointments with her son and since she didn't want any scans this time she just never saw anyone because she felt good her whole pregnancy. Her daughter came quickly at 38 weeks on a super blue moon. It was INCREDIBLE. Just Lindsey laboring with her husband who helped her catch her baby.Curious about Lindsey? Find her on instagram as @lindseydolanjuddWant to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast
Today on the podcast, Abby shares her full 180-degree shift in mindset from being a pawn of the medical system throughout her growing years, to then becoming a wild, embodied mother, birthing her son entirely alone in her bathtub. After a medical midwife sabotaged Abby's (surprise) breech homebirth with her first son, she decides never again to allow another person to take her power away from her. Abby ditches the victim mindset, takes the Complete Guide to Freebirth, binge-listens to the Free Birth Society Podcast, and claims her path.Follow Abby on Instagram @mamaearthsovereignbirth✨Doors to the Radical Birth Keeper School are OPEN! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/discount/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 20% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Nicki French is a twenty-seven-year-old, stay-at-home, freebirthing mom of four little ones. In today's chat, we learn about the art of prioritizing the intimacy in your marriage in tandem with moving through the daily rhythms as a young mother juggling multiple littles. We learn about what it takes to keep the flame alive after years of marriage while in the thick of it, how to reframe our mindset amidst the chaos, and we get the scoop on all the most fascinating logistics such as hacks for loading and unloading the car solo with four small children and shopping at Costco, transitioning from mom mode to wife mode during the day, and when to intervene vs. sit back at the playground.Follow Nicki at @nicki.french on instagramSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!
In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Hauser—mother, acupuncturist, herbalist, and somatic sex educator—for a rich conversation about birth, cyclical wisdom, and embodied healing. Kristin shares her personal experience of birthing all four of her children at home and how her deep-rooted work in Traditional Chinese Medicine, somatics, and womb-centered care invites women back to their power. From fertility to postpartum, she offers insight into trusting the body, building hormonal resilience, and reclaiming the sacred nature of our reproductive journey.What You'll Learn: • Kristin's path through yoga, acupuncture, and womb medicine • Navigating intuition vs. fear in the birth process • How somatics and TCM support reproductive health • Creating hormonal resilience across the reproductive continuum • The teenage menstrual journey and pain support • Educating partners around free birth • Nourishing the postpartum period with food and rest • The wisdom of placenta medicine • Why the first 28 days after birth are vital • Community, sovereignty, and self-trust in womanhoodKristin Hauser is a mother, acupuncturist, herbalist, and somatic sex educator supporting women to create lasting hormonal resilience—from fertility through postpartum. Her work is inspired by the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine, the modern understanding of hormonal physiology, and a deep reverence for the innate intelligence of the body. As the founder of Womb Medicine, she offers online consultations, courses, workshops, and TCM-inspired herbal medicinals. Kristin is also the co-facilitator of The Blood Mysteries School, a journey through the menstrual cycle as a path of nourishment, agency, and healing for every woman.Links and Resources Mentioned: • Website: wombmedicine.com • Herbal Shop: shopwombmedicine.com • Instagram: @kristinhauser • Birthing From Within: https://www.birthingfromwithin.comIf this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend, tag us on social, and leave a review—it helps others discover the magic. Subscribe for more conversations rooted in sovereignty, intuition, and the wild wisdom of the body.Connect with Us:@sophiabirth@bayareahomebirth@bornwildmidwiferyStay Wild
Today on the podcast, Radical Birth Keeper School graduate, Eveliina shares her three unique birth stories. At 30 weeks with her second child, Eveliina experienced bleeding and was coerced into an “emergency” c-section, leaving her with a painful vertical incision. The death of her daughter woke up Eveliina's inner mother lion. With Eveliina's third pregnancy, she had a wild pregnancy and freebirthed her beautiful healthy third daughter at home with her family in Finland.Follow Eveliina on Instagram @vapaasynnytyssuomi✨Doors to the Radical Birth Keeper School are OPEN! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to https://masachips.com/discount/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 20% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Mia, The Olive Oil Queen, shares her sweet story of sovereign birth as a first-time mom, supported by one of our Radical Birth Keeper graduates. Mia's love of birth first came after witnessing a friend's psychedelic birth at home where she was able to help care for her friend in her postpartum time. After becoming pregnant herself, Mia walked through her wild pregnancy fighting off negative comments and actualizing the truth of her higher consciousness. Through trust and intuition, she creates her simple, but not easy, dream birth.Follow Mia on Instagram @theoliveoilqueen✨Doors to the Radical Birth Keeper School are OPEN! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by MASA Chips. MASA is part of a growing movement to bring back real food. The kind of food our grandparents ate before Big Food got involved. MASA chips are just three simple ingredients: organic corn, salt, and beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no ultra-processed garbage.When you snack, snack on something real! Go to masachips.com/discount/FREEBIRTHSOCIETY and use code FREEBIRTHSOCIETY for 20% off your first order!~~~~~When you need guidance from someone you can truly trust, someone who aligns with your values on sovereignty and natural living, look no further than Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I'm interviewing Cindy Park-Jun about her birth story of delivering two babies in South Korea. Cindy is a Korean American mom who lives in South Korea with her husband. And after navigating IVF pregnancy, she decided to birth in South Korea where they were living at the time in a completely different culture with a language she didn't fully know. She shares how God guided her to a natural birth in a country with one of the highest cesarean and intervention rates in the world. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cindy's Journey to Motherhood in South Korea 06:05 Cultural Differences in Birth Practices 12:06 The State of Women's Health in South Korea 18:50 Cindy's Birth Experience: A Personal Account 22:11 Natural Birth Experience in South Korea 24:20 Labor and Supportive Partners 27:11 Tools and Techniques for Labor 30:44 The Fast-Paced Nature of Labor 33:05 Decisions During Pushing 36:30 Postpartum Care Practices 39:05 Breastfeeding Challenges and Advocacy 42:11 Advocating for Better Maternity Care 44:46 The Journey of Natural Birth 48:09 Cultural Perspectives on Birth Choices 50:00 Embracing the Birth Experience 56:53 The Power of Support in Birth 01:00:06 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers CONNECT WITH KAREN: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in CONNECT WITH CINDY Instagram - instagram.com/cindyparkjun
Rachel shares her experience with Birthing at a Birth Center and why she decided to go a different route with her next baby which was to have a Freebirth. Resources & Links:
“I felt like I was in hell.” On today's episode, Fanika shares the dehumanizing story of the birth of her first baby in a hospital in Florida. From non-consenting vaginal exams to a painful vacuum extraction birth, Fanika left her first birth feeling raped, disillusioned, and disembodied. Robbed of her first birth and devastated to discover she had no legal recourse, Fanika finds the Free Birth Society Podcast, dives into the Complete Guide to Freebirth, and then journeys through The Radical Birth Keeper School in her second pregnancy. The day after graduating from The RBK School, Fanika freebirths her 2nd child in simple bliss. Follow Fanika on Instagram @birthinpowerhttps://www.birthinpower.com/✨Doors to the Radical Birth Keeper School are OPEN! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In this episode of The Midwitch Podcast, we continue the Rite Remembering solo series with Part 3, exploring the Trinity Wound and its deep connection to the broken and lost rite of passage of birth.Many women feel an ache—a sense of incompleteness—around their birth experiences, even when their births were seemingly “good.”This episode unpacks the Trinity Wound and how it reveals itself when the true rite of passage was interrupted, broken, or lost for birthing women transitioning into motherhood.To support this reclamation, I share three ways women can begin to retrieve the lost rite of passage that was taken from them- including powerful journal prompts to support you.I explore the vital role of spiritual mentorship in pregnancy—the often-missing first phase of a woman's rite of passage.In This Episode I Cover:+ What the Trinity Wound is and how it relates to birth as a lost initiation+ The unhealed grief of a broken rite of passage and why it lingers in the body and spirit+ Three ways to reclaim the lost rite of passage of birth—with journal prompts for deep healing+ How reclaiming the rite of passage of birth heals personal and collective wounds+ The importance of spiritual mentorship during pregnancy and why it is the foundation for an embodied birth initiationI also invite you to share your reflections: If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Share your insights on Instagram and tag me @TheMidwitch, dm me or leave a review on your podcast platform to help more mothers remember the true sacred rite of passage of birth.This is your invitation to remember. Your birth was always meant to be an initiation Mama.Let's reclaim it together.
Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode I have a couple, Jessica and Shane Winnings, who are Pain Free Birth students joining us with their experience of two very different births - both natural home births, but one being pain free and another being a posterior birth. We compare and contrast the birth experiences and talk about the Pain Free Birth teachings as well as a strong sense of faith helped Jessica during both of her experiences. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Pain-Free Birth 02:53 Discovering the Concept of Pain-Free Birth 05:51 The Journey to Home Birth 09:06 Support and Preparation for Birth 11:59 The First Birth Experience 15:14 The Intensity of Labor and Pushing 17:59 The Emotional Experience of Birth 20:52 Postpartum Reflections 24:00 Transitioning to the Second Birth 27:00 Contrasting Birth Experiences 32:10 Navigating Posterior Presentation 34:07 The Birth Experience: Water Breaking and Contractions 36:55 Short and Intense Labor 40:11 The Pain of Labor: A Personal Journey 44:34 Pushing and the Fetal Ejection Reflex 49:24 Choosing Free Birth: A Personal Decision 51:30 Lessons Learned from Intense Births 56:20 Releasing Control and Embracing Gratitude 01:03:08 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers CONNECT WITH KAREN: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in CONNECT WITH SHANE AND JESSICA INSTAGRAM: @shane.winnings @jessicawinnings Shane's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WAkDKSAoHbvSl7Z0ZTIhP?si=LsCcUTpsSmOId_B4GsLTMA Shane's website: https://promisekeepers.org/overcomers/
In this episode of Births at Home: The Podcast, I sit down with Kelly, a mom of four, birth doula, and birth photographer, to talk about her journey from hospital births to her first home birth in November 2024. While home birth is often portrayed on social media as calm, peaceful, and pain-free, Kelly's experience was a reminder that birth is raw, intense, and deeply personal.She opens up about the challenges of pregnancy, transitioning from OB care to traditional midwifery, and the unexpected realities of labor—including a five-hour pushing phase that tested her physically and emotionally. We also discuss how social media can create unrealistic expectations about birth and why it's important to honor every experience, even when it doesn't fit the “perfect” birth narrative.What You'll Hear in This Episode:✨ The realities of home birth vs. how it's often portrayed online✨ Kelly's journey from hospital births to her first home birth✨ The challenges of balancing doula work, military life, and pregnancy✨ Dropping OB care and trusting traditional midwifery for her fourth pregnancy✨ The emotional and physical demands of a long pushing phase✨ The importance of not comparing your birth to what you see on social media✨ Postpartum reflections—accepting your unique birth experience✨ Kelly's work as a birth doula, photographer, and her upcoming move to FloridaKelly's story is a powerful reminder that birth is unpredictable, intense, and transformative—and that no one experience defines what birth “should” look like.Resources & Links:
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Welcome to Part 2 of Rite Remembering (the Solo Series) on The Midwich PodcastIn Part 2, I'm unraveling the universal laws of initiation and rites of passage - whilst questioning the modern misinterpretations that have diluted, distorted and weakened its power, for birthing women and mothersI also dive deep into:✨ What a true rite of passage actually and it's 3 unchangeable phases✨ The true root of Birth Trauma - why it's not just what happened, but what was missing✨ New Earth Birth and the incorrect interpretation of building the 'new'✨ The energetic consequence and spiritual wound of a broken rite - and the many faces of this in Birth✨ Why Birth must be returned to the spiritually connected and birth initiated sisters ✨ Why 'spiritual midwifery' and surface level ceremonies completely contraindict the rite of passage of birthAre we truly treating birth as a rite of passage, or are we just using the language of initiation without honoring its depth? Listen NOW! Anita x
Today on the podcast, Kate from Santa Cruz shares the finding of her soul's calling in sovereign birth-work and how that led to creating a thriving women's circle community. After graduating from The Radical Birth Keeper School, Kate quickly began attending sovereign births in her community. Tune in to hear the powerful story of a young woman becoming mother, how attending women birthing in power prepared her for her own freebirth, and how she allowed herself to sink into a quick, easeful, psychedelic birth witnessed by her best friend and partner. Follow Kate on Instagram @katyoakleywildflower-woman.com✨Doors to the Radical Birth Keeper School are OPEN! - The groundbreaking program for women embarking on the path of sovereign birth-work. https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is the most epic space for conscious women! - Get on the waitlist for when doors open next! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨ Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨ Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨ Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨ Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In every traditional initiation, the threshold is faced in solitude.So if birth is supposed to be a rite of passage… Within 'modern' birth circles, we've been told that birth is a rite of passage - and women reclaim birth when we honour this. Books have been written about it!But what was also suggested, was a midwife stands at the threshold—guardian-ing the rite.Here's the problem: A true rite of passage does not have a guardian. A rite of passage requires the initiate to walk alone. That is it's ENTIRE intention, and purpose - as a rite.So why has birth been framed differently?And why are birthworkers placed at the center of something that - by its very nature - must be faced alone?When you look deeper at traditional initiations across cultures, the structure is always the same: 1 The initiate is prepared in advance. Spiritual mentorship before entering the wild.2 The threshold is crossed alone.No one guiding, or to outsource to.3 The return is witnessed.The moment the initiate emerges, changed, and is fully received by the community. How did birth—the most ancient, organic initiation of all—get framed differently?Why, when it comes to birth, do they believe a woman cannot do it?Do they think she is incapable?Do they believe birth is different?Do they not trust that every woman can walk into the wild alone?Something isn't adding up.And I'm getting loud about it, because it's keeping women disconnected and disempowered.And I feel like there's an agenda. And I'm not OK with it.Make sure you're following The Midwitch Podcast for Part 2 of the 'Rite Remembering' SOLO SERIES episodes - and join us @themidwitch on Instagram to follow the conversation. It's going to be BIG!
This educational story of our third FAIL at ecstatic or org**mic births hilarious, chaotic, and psychedelic. There are LOLs, for us at least. ;) Enjoy
Wylie Mei's FREEBIRTH was an emotional roller coaster filled with silent labor, watching a two year old, and being in total denial that I was actually in labor. We shot this video freshly postpartum when the story was still new! Enjoy
Send us a textIn this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael explore the power of assembling the right birth support team. They break down the roles of doulas, midwives, OBs, and prenatal chiropractors, emphasizing how informed choices and aligned values can shape a more positive birth experience. From setting boundaries to understanding birth options, they highlight the key factors in choosing providers who truly support your vision. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or something in between, this conversation will help you feel confident in building a team that empowers you every step of the way.Key Takeaways:The right birth team fosters a more positive and supported experience.Knowing your options helps you make informed decisions.Setting boundaries is essential for emotional well-being.Doulas protect the birth space and enhance partner involvement.Your provider plays a crucial role in shaping your birth outcomes.Physiological birth unfolds naturally with the right support.Childbirth education is key to reducing fear and increasing confidence.Prenatal chiropractic care, especially Webster-certified providers, can be beneficial.It's never too late to hire a doula or seek additional support.Tune in to gain insight into assembling a birth team that aligns with your values and empowers your journey into parenthood!Resources mentioned:Find a Webster Certified ChiropractorBest Practice Guidelines - Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Support the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.
My first freebirth and wild pregnancy with Rainer was certainly challenging, but exciting and for the most part, fearless. I'm just a kid here as well ;)We recorded this about a week before I did an episode for Freebirth Society, but she insulted my husband on the podcast so I made her take it down. I was so happy to have had recorded our version of the story first, because no matter how "stupid" you may be to clunk around in your first birth, anything done TOGETHER is beautiful. xx
Robyn describes her first birth as a ‘weird, numb experience.' She was in the hospital, on an epidural, and slept through most of it. However, a family car accident became a turning point for Robyn, prompting her to make holistic health changes for her family. As she began to explore ways to take charge of their healthcare more naturally, her perspective on birth shifted. By the time she was pregnant with her second child, she knew she would give birth at home, with a midwife. (In fact, the midwife she chose had been a former guest on this show!) For her third birth, Robyn chose to give birth at home, unassisted. In reflecting on her birth experiences, Robyn shared with me: ‘I want to address the idea that a midwife or doula will save you during labor or birth, or somehow prepare you better than you can prepare yourself for birth. Instead, birth should be viewed as an opportunity to fully surrender and trust yourself.' If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
Today on the podcast, Kacea shares her beautiful freebirth story. Her journey to freebirth is a wonderful representation of the sovereign birth movement making its way through the world. From her upbringing with a mother who birthed at home, to having an entire friend group of freebirthers, Kacea was able to deter any negativity and fear that was brought her way, and with the support of her partner, she brought her son earthside. Follow Kacea on Instagram @kaceao✨The FBS private membership community, “The Lighthouse” is OPEN! - Doors are open through TODAY February 28th at 11:59pm! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨ Enrollment is open for MatriBirth Family, our signature Sovereign Childbirth Education program. This is a 6 week *live* series taught by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. We only run it once a year and limit it to 20 spots - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/matribirthfamily✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for The MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy, a mother whose journey through birth has been nothing short of an initiation.From a traumatic first birth to an awakening moment in her second, Amy found herself walking the path toward sovereignty—culminating in the freebirth of her third baby at home, in just 90 minutes.We explore:✨ Her first birth experience and the trauma that shaped her journey.✨ The moment of awakening in her second hospital birth that changed everything.✨ How her third pregnancy stretched to 43 weeks—the deep lessons, surrender, and letting go required before her baby could come.✨ The bathroom birth—just her and her husband, completely self-led and instinctual.✨ The initiations of birthing beyond the system and the spiritual transformation that unfolded.✨ Amy's work as a spiritual and energetic healer, guiding mothers through birth trauma and reclamation.This episode is a testament to the wisdom of the body, the power of surrender, and the unshakable knowing that birth is a portal.Amy's story is a reminder that birth is not just a physical act - it's an initiation into something greater. Tune in now to hear Amy's incredible journey!Host: Anita @themidwitchGuest: Amy @healingbeyondbirth
Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ —————— Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode we're sharing an incredible 3-hour car birth story with you from Kira Aho We dove into what it was like to give birth in a car, dealing with insurance claims in unique birthing scenarios like that, and spiritual empowerment lessons useful for Mamas in any birthing scenario. Enjoy! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction to Kira's Birth Story 01:14 Preparing for a Natural Birth 03:29 Labor Begins: The Journey to the Car 05:52 The Intensity of Labor in the Shower 09:31 Transitioning to the Car: A Rapid Progression 12:30 The Car Ride: A Unique Birth Experience 15:30 The Birth: Catching the Baby 18:06 Post-Birth Reflections and Insurance Claims 20:35 Lessons Learned from a Car Birth 23:28 The Spiritual Aspect of Birth 26:11 Empowerment Through Natural Birth 29:39 Mindset and Preparation for Birth 31:04 Closing Thoughts and Prayer CONNECT WITH KAREN: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in CONNECT WITH KIRA IG Handle: @Kiraaho_
Over the course of having six babies, Kelly's beliefs about birth, pregnancy, and sovereignty changed drastically. She went from thinking that women who birthed outside the hospital were irresponsible and dangerous, to free birthing her last baby at 42, with only her husband by her side. Kelly shares her entire journey with us today in the hope of encouraging other women to recognize that they are perfectly designed for birth and motherhood. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto
Funeral director and death midwife, Dr. Ivy Margulies, is helping families to navigate a peaceful way of walking with the loss of a baby. She talks about the logistics and laws of stillbirth, the importance of a death plan, home funerals, and ways to commemorate the child. Follow Dr Ivy on Instagram @drivymargulieshttps://www.drivylove.com✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - Doors open February 24th for just a few short days! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist✨ Enrollment is open for MatriBirth Family, our signature Sovereign Childbirth Education program. This is a 6 week *live* series taught by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. We only run it once a year and limit it to 20 spots - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/matribirthfamily✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Funeral director and death midwife, Dr. Ivy Margulies, is helping families to navigate a peaceful way of walking with the loss of a baby. She talks about the logistics and laws of stillbirth, the importance of a death plan, home funerals, and ways to commemorate the child. Follow Dr Ivy on Instagram @drivymargulieshttps://www.drivylove.com✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - Doors open February 24th for just a few short days! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist✨ Enrollment is open for MatriBirth Family, our signature Sovereign Childbirth Education program. This is a 6 week *live* series taught by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. We only run it once a year and limit it to 20 spots - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/matribirthfamily✨ Matriarch Rising Festival tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the MatriBirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Want to learn how to prepare for a pain free birth? Today we are joined by Dr. Porntip Israsena Twishime who shares what led to hear painless birth experiences. Tune in to learn:✔ The impact fear-based narratives can have on your birth experience✔ How to be mindful as you prepare for birth✔ The power of being present and mindful in your body during pregnancy✔ How to stay present with distractions in the hospitalGet 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
Nancy shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter at 27 weeks pregnant. Realizing her waters had opened while traveling, Nancy discovers her body going into the birth process at her parents home. Nancy describes the complexity, darkness, and hope that it is to walk intimately with loss. Follow Nancy on Instagram @nancylucina✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - Doors open February 24th for just a few short days! -https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist✨ Enrollment is open for MatriBirth Family, our signature Sovereign Childbirth Education program. This is a 6 week *live* series taught by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. We only run it once a year and limit it to 20 spots! -https://www.freebirthsociety.com/matribirthfamily✨ MRF tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at -https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth -https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ Join the waitlist for the Matribirth Midwifery Institute -https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! -https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the Matribirth Directory here -https://Matribirthdirectory.com✨Join the MatriBirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 -https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign✨Donate to the podcast -https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨Learn about everything we do at -https://www.freebirthsociety.com~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
Sally shares her heart wrenching story of birthing her twin boys at home and the vicious nationwide media attacks that followed after one of the boys was stillborn and the other passed away shortly after. Follow Sally on Instagram @sallypatti ✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - Doors open February 24th for just a few short days! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist ✨ Enrollment opens February 14th for MatriBirth Family, our signature Sovereign Childbirth Education program. This is a 6 week *live* series taught by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. We only run it once a year and limit it to 20 spots so get on the waitlist! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/matribirth-family-waitinglist ✨The Radical Birthkeeper School opens for enrollment through March 3rd! Welcome to the new paradigm of birth-work. Get on the waitlist! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/rbkwaitlist ✨ MRF tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/ ✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety ✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf ✨ Join the waitlist for the Matribirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist ✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here ✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the Matribirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com ✨Join the Matribirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/ ✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign ✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y ✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety ✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com ~~~~~ This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Tice, ND - Naturopathic Pediatrician + Homeopathic Expert
In order to find solutions, you must articulate the problem. It's undeniable as we look around our country that children are sick and suffering. Today, with my naturopathic doctor and friend, Dr. Jen Tice, we tackle the main contributing factors to why our American children are so sick. In part 2 of this episode we explore tangible accessible solutions that we can apply to our lives today. Follow Jen on Instagram @dr.jennifer.tice ✨The Blood Mysteries School is open for Enrollment through January 31st! Become the wise woman that you know deep down you already are - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/bloodmysteriesschool ✨ MRF tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/ ✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety ✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf ✨ Join the waitlist for the Matribirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist ✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here ✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the Matribirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com ✨Join the Matribirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/ ✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist ✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign ✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y ✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety ✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com ✨Work with Jen - https://redrocknaturopathic.com
Joy hired the same medical midwife for her first three home births. However, after the midwife completely sabotaged her third birth, Joy decided to never work with her again. When she got pregnant with her fourth she chose to have a freebirth and tells the story of her peaceful pregnancy and the beautiful experience of being the first person to pick up her baby. Follow Joy in Instagram @MorphitMama ✨The Blood Mysteries School is open for Enrollment through January 31st! Become the wise woman that you know deep down you already are - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/bloodmysteriesschool ✨ Initiated Woman session 3 is coming up! Join us for this FREE, life-changing 3-part series to initiate yourself into embodied and mature womanhood. Register at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/initiatedwoman ✨ MRF tickets are now LIVE! Join us for our annual women's gathering - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/ ✨Connect with Free Birth Society on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety ✨Check out our best-selling course, The Complete Guide to Freebirth - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf ✨ Join the waitlist for the Matribirth Midwifery Institute - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist ✨Get our FREE Freebirth starter kit here! - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here ✨Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get listed on the Matribirth Directory here - https://Matribirthdirectory.com ✨Join the Matribirth Directory and connect with sovereign birth professionals near you! - https://matribirthdirectory.com/ ✨Get on the waitlist for the FBS private membership community “The Lighthouse” - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist ✨ Get on the waitlist for REIGN ~ Emilee Saldaya's action-oriented coaching container that is guaranteed to elevate you into your next phase of life for 2025 - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/reign ✨Donate to the podcast - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y ✨Subscribe to our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety ✨Learn about everything we do at - https://www.freebirthsociety.com ✨Connect with Joy - https://morphitseamoss.com/