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What if your desire for a peaceful, faith-aligned birth isn’t just personal—but part of something deeper and more countercultural than you realized?In this episode, I’m joined by Catholic wife and mama Megan Wells,...
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Why Birth Changed Forever After the Industrial Revolution (And What It Cost Us) | Ep. 21
Ever wonder why birth in America feels so rushed? Or why it so often seems like the hospital just wants to “get you delivered” and move on?In this chatty, slightly historical episode, I dig into the deeper roots of...
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Why This Former Nurse Chose an Unassisted Home Birth (w/ Margo Valentine) | Ep. 20
DISCLAIMER: In this episode, Freebirth Society was briefly mentioned by my lovely guest, and I do want to clarify that I am not in any way affiliated with FBS nor do I agree with what they teach. This episode is also...
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The Truth About the Medical Birth System (w/ Dr. Stu Fischbein) | Ep. 19
What if the system you trust to keep you safe in birth is actually the biggest threat to your autonomy?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Stu Fischbein, a home birth OB who spent decades inside the...
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What I Did Differently for a Healthier, Peace-Filled Pregnancy | Ep. 18
A lot of women walk into pregnancy expecting to feel miserable—sick, exhausted, swollen, uncomfortable. But what if that isn’t inevitable? In this episode, I’m sharing the key things I did to support my body and...
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Positive Natural Hospital Birth | Ep. 17
Hospital births aren't always the most supportive for natural birth, but sometimes it's the only option. Whether it's due to medical reasons, finances, or personal preference, you still deserve an amazing birth...
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Why I’ve Been Quiet (and What’s Coming Next) | Ep. 16
In today's episode, I'm excited to relaunch this podcast after quite a hiatus. You'll hear about my transformative birth experiences, the creation (and upcoming overhaul) of my Holy Confident Birth Course, and a sneak...
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How to Support Your Hormones Through Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum (w/ Ginny Noce) | Ep. 15
Join me this week as I sit down with Ginny from The Women's Health RN.Hormones play a pivotal role in our overall well-being, from regulating our mood to influencing our energy levels and reproductive health. Many...
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God’s Design for Femininity and Pain-Free Birth (w/ Karen from Pain-Free Birth) | Ep. 14
In this episode, I am joined by Karen Welton, known as Pain-Free Birth. We discuss how you can transform your birth experience through faith, what femininity and surrender look like in birth, and talk about Karen’s...
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Are Vaginal Exams Actually Necessary During Labor? | Ep. 13
Today we talk all about vaginal/cervical exams and when they may be helpful vs. when they might put you at risk. We also talk about the term “failure to progress” and something called Friedman’s Curve! And how to...
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Best and Worst Pushing Positions for Birth: What to Do (and Avoid) | Ep. 12
Giving birth flat on your back is known to be one of the riskiest positions to push out a baby in, yet over 90 percent of US women are currently birthing this way. Let's discuss the reasons and research, and how you...
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Can You Eat and Drink During Labor? The History, Research, and What’s Best for You | Ep. 11
In this episode, we are going to delve into the practice of withholding food and drink during labor. I aim to empower you with evidence-based insights to make informed choices for your birth experience as it relates...
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