The Empowered Birth Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aly McClain
Confidently navigate your way from pregnancy to postpartum with all the information you need to make the decisions that are right for you!
On this episode I had my friend Audrey on the show. She is a pastor’s wife, mom to her children and foster babies, runner, birth keeper, authentic midwife…. You know all the things!
You can expect this episode to go deep and talk about some real and raw things that can make or break your birth. She shares her story about being dropped from care because of a breech baby and how she had the mental fortitude to birth her baby the way she wanted to.
We go into important things to think about when inviting your children into your birth space, honoring God as our first go to with decisions, complete ownership over your birth, how your man can and should protect you during labor and so much more!
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IG: @joyfilledbirth
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Today, we're honored to share Julie's remarkable journey from a homebirth transfer to a c-section, to experiencing not just one, but two healing and peaceful home births. Get ready for a heartwarming tale of the power of prayer, the profound sacrifices of motherhood, and the ultimate surrender to a higher purpose as we prepare for birth.
If you're preparing for a homebirth or a VBAC you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. Julie is passionate all things medical freedom including VBAC! You'll feel inspired and may just shed a tear or two listening to this episode of The Peaceful Homebirth Podcast.
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Have you experienced the hierarchy of birth? Maybe you’re coming from a super medicalized birth and you’re noticing the pendulum swing way in the other direction?
Are you wondering where to land in your birth decisions with out falling into total joy sucking legalism?
Today I had my dear friend Jamie on the show. We laughed and got fired up. If you want to experience what it’s like when two birth worker friends get together to talk about birth then here is a little peak into that! We talked about a range of topics but I pray this episode really blesses your heart.
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TRIGGER WARNING!! This is a story of a traditional midwife put on trial for a loss of a sweet baby in NE. If you are currently pregnant there may be something in here that are triggering for you.
Angee Hock, the Nebraska Birth Keeper, has been invested in the birth world for 19 years, and has served in traditional midwifery and holistic wellness since 2017. Since then, she has faced repeated counts of government over-reach, including a 3 1/2 yr. legal battle, all in The State of Nebraska. Angee has a passion for human and parental rights and autonomy, and serves as a supporter and advocate for families who choose to own their path and stand on their rights in healthcare and birth.
We talk about the loss of sweet baby Vera as well as Angee's story of being charged, jailed and put on trial over a 3 1/2 yr long journey. She fights hard for women who want the option to birth at home with assistance and her story is going to be used to further that mission. She graciously came on to share and it's a story that will hopefully ignite passion in each listener to fight for what is right despite the risks.
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Heather Whitley is a busy home birth midwife in Salt Lake City, UT. She has been practicing for 12 years while raising her family. She educated her children at home for 15 years and was an adjunct instructor at two midwifery colleges. Most of them are off to or out of college. She channeled her spare time, vast clinical experience and love of teaching into creating the Midwife Companion online course. Designed for pregnant women in OB care, who seek more dialog on pregnancy testing and options than they are getting in ten minute face times with their OBs, from the combined clinical and holistic viewpoint of a successful midwife. The intent of this course is to get women thinking freely and independently about their pregnancy and birth.
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Today's Homebirth story features Bekah Yawn. She shares her story of her two medical inductions and how she ended up choosing to Homebirth with her now 6 week old. This is an encouraging story that goes to show being cherished by your support team can mean the world and make all the difference in your birth experience. Bekah Yawn has worked with dozens of women and couples nationwide to empower them in their fertility health. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and graduating top in her class in FEMM certification, she is well respected in the fertility education community. As a FEMM teacher and certified Hormone Coach, she can help any woman learn magnitudes about her body and how to support it naturally through utilizing her FEMM Hormone Harmony program. Connect with Bekah: www.fertilitysetfree.comIG: @bekah.yawn 15% OFF Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-Book with code EMPOWEREDBIRTH : https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/product-page/finding-joy-in-pregnancy-and-birth Connect with Aly: IG: @empoweredbirthpodcastFB Group: Facebook.com/empoweredmamastribe Email: birth.bliss.beyond@gmail.com
Coming to you with the story of our first son's birth after 3 girls! It's real, it's raw, it's exactly the birth story it needed to be! I talk about the benefits of community birth and protecting your space, the hard parts where I felt very disconnected and how your intuition or the Holy Spirit knows best!
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After a long and wonderful maternity leave The Empowered Birth Podcast is BACK!
Petra joins me on the show as we talk about her VBAC3C story and all things mindset. Mom to 4 kids, works as a Doula, birth educator, advocate for VBAC, and mindset coach in the Central Valley of California. Petra works as a Mindset Coach for ambitious women who are ready to shed their fearful skin to strengthen their authenticity and empower them to not only become healthier mentally but to also have the birth and postpartum journey they've dreamt of without letting fear hold them back. You won't want to miss this one.
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This will be the last episode before baby mcclain#4 comes into this world! Who knows by the time this gets posted I may have a little baby in my arms. I will be posting updates and hopefully some videos and pictures shortly after birth over on my Patreon for members only! Members will be the first ones to hear my birth story!
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Today Amanda shares her birth story and is open and honest about her struggle and healing journey of birth trauma. I’m so happy I got to speak with her about this topic because her trauma had come in the third stage of pregnancy.
This is a story of not being listened to and the consequences and trauma that happen when the medical system fails. This is an emotional episode so if you’re pregnant right now you may want to skip this episode!
Amanda shares one of the most helpful tools she has used to overcome PTSD!
This is a powerful episode and you won’t want to miss!
Amanda Janzen, momma of two, is a “retired” OB nurse and now the owner of The Midwest Momma Collective where she practices as an (IBCLC) lactation consultant and birth/postpartum doula. She had a traumatic hospital birth with her first baby and has since had a healing “home away from home” birth with her second during the Covid-19 pandemic. With nearly identical labors/births and postpartum complications, she knows the importance of trauma informed care and the lasting impact trauma has in the postpartum period.
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Last week was huge when it comes to Homebirth in Nebraska! Angela Hock, a Direct Entry or "self proclaimed" midwife stood her ground against the medical mafia in Nebraska and won! She was found "Not Guilty" on charges by the State of child abuse and neglect that lead to death.
While we can mourn the tragedy of a baby dying we can also rejoice in justice and in hope that one day laws will be changed to enable women to birth on their own terms with whom they want present at the most spiritual and transformational event of her life.
Thank you to #courttv for airing this trial so we can all see the truth and evidence.
I am not a lawyer and cannot pretend to know the ins and outs of this case so this is solely for entertainment purposes and to get an insight on some of my thoughts as a Homebirth mom x3!
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Today I have a wonderful guest on the show, Dentist extraordinaire, and airway expert, Dr Molly Hayes! I had a great time speaking with her about all things breastfeeding and airway including lip and tongue ties. It was a super informative interview and I asked some hard questions including, “is the correction of tongue ties a fad?”
She also discusses how she turned from conventional dentist into a wholistic one! It was so fun to listen to her journey.
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Today my guest is Rebecca Tomey. She is a wife, mom and podcast host of The Radiant Mission. Rebecca shares her story of her two births. The first one being an unnecessary c-section and the second being a free birth at home. We then take a deep dive into the spiritual aspects of birth including warfare, witches, warlocks and the authority that we have in Jesus!
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One of the biggest ways I try to promote this mindset shift around birth is normalizing it! Women have been having babies since the dawn of time. We need to get back to the basics so hearing stories from women who have been down that path before us is powerful. Today I have a great guest on the show sharing her story of an empowered and confident birth center birth. We talked through her decision making, processing her first birth, postpartum depression and how she decided that she was going to have it different this time!
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Dr. Stu came on the show to talk about my most favorite and most controversial topics, the medical system. We discussed what it looked like for both of us to start questioning the medical system as medical providers and he answers some important questions on How we got to a place where women started transitioning from the home to the hospital and if it has been beneficial for women or not. It was super insightful and an engaging conversation that I think you will love and may even challenge you!
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www.birthinginstincts.com
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Are you looking for ways to prepare your body for the healthiest pregnancy. We all know nutrition is key and a very important way in sustaining a healthy mom and baby.
This is one episode that you’ll want to save and send to all of your trying to conceive, pregnant and postpartum friends! I guarantee you’ll want to take notes so take a minute and grab a pen and paper so you don’t miss a thing! My guest Dr. Sarah Thompson is a wealth of knowledge.
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Birth Doula and author of the book, Functional Maternity - Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes. She is the leading expert on the use of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of pregnancy complications.
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We talk a lot around here about the power of words. My guest today has put a different spin on this important subject and is changing many people’s lives! I hope this episode goes to show you that we all have a gift and maybe you will be inspired to show kindness and love through a creative way you may never have thought about before.
Amanda Seibert, the founder and “original mama” of Mama Sing My Song. Featured in PureWow and Indianapolis Monthly, Mama Sing My Song is a company that creates personalized songs and lullabies for thousands of kids all over the world.
Expanding upon her company’s mission to celebrate the diversities of each child through song, Seibert’s debut children’s book Mama, Sing My Song: A Sweet Melody of God’s Love for Me will be released on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children, where they try to fill their home with songs, dance, and laughter each day.
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Are you planning for your best birth but when it comes to postpartum you have no idea what to expect? The way your postpartum goes can greatly affect mental health and reduce the risk of PTSD. Who do you have surrounding you? How can you make it easier for yourself while you're having to take care of other children? Listen today as organization expert and 2 time home birth mama shares some practical tips to plan for your best postpartum!
Katelyn is a proud chiropractic wife, mama to two boys, and urban homesteader. She is passionate about healthy living, home birth, and Jesus and will talk for hours on each of those topics if you let her. On a given day you can find here enjoying an iced matcha, cooking, listening to an audiobook and trying to keep the toddler from loving too hard on his little brother.
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Jamie Leigh Miller joins me on the show today to share her second birth story with her son. She decided to have a home birth this time. Check out the first episode she did with me:
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Today I have Cari Samulson on the show. Cari is a Direct Entry Midwife and midwife at Sage Dragonfly Midwifery. She is married to her very supportive husband who is a farmer in rural Nebraska. She is a Homebirth mom and has 4 kiddos. I brought her on today to talk about the current situation in Nebraska in regards to Homebirth.
You’ll hear more in this episode and even if you aren’t from Nebraska or even the United States I would still encourage you to listen to this episode and hear what your sisters are having to face when deciding where when and how they want to birth.
Cari is the President and Founder of Nebraska Birth Choice Advocates which is a non-profit that connects and supports women with the foundation of autonomy and respect while giving them access to informed choices. We have a really great conversation from a moms point of view and share the harsh realities and lack of support in our beloved state.
I hope this episode informs you and fires you up to get involved with changing the culture where ever you are to support women no matter what their birth choices are! Let’s get into the show!
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If you've ever been postpartum before you know that you can feel all sorts of emotions... good and bad! Sometimes you may feel a little crazy or extremely down. What some call "normal" or maybe "just give it some time and you'll get over it" may really be something that can be easily addressed!
Today Jamie Rathjen joins me on the show! She shares some amazing information about postpartum hormones including something your doctor may not know about or talk about when it comes to postpartum depression.
This conversation is a must listen to help you feel empowered for your best postpartum!
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@hormonegenius
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Hannah Crews is a former news reporter and now social media content creator. She is a wife and the mother of two, and loves to empower women in the areas of marriage, motherhood, faith, and health.
She comes on the show today to share her wonderful stories of her two children's births. The first at a birth center and the second at home. Hannah shares how she follow that mama instinct, "holy spirit nudge" to make decisions with her second baby!
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In honor of Valentines Day today we are talking all about pelvic floors including prenatal and postpartum sex! This is going to be a good one answering your questions!
Pelvic floor health is so important for every woman to know about and become familiar with. The owner and Physical Therapist of Nebraska Core + Pelvic Therapy Kierra Larsen and PT Assistants Britnee Hoffner and Jessica come on the show today and have a girl chat with me all about pelvic health. They both specialize in women's pelvic health, predominantly prenatal and postpartum treatment.
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Dr. Sarah Buckley is author of the international best seller: Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering. If you have ever felt nervous about natural birth or questioned your motherly instincts Dr. Sarah has a way of easing those fears with facts! This is an episode you won't want to miss.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep60
Links talked about in the show: For more, see www.sarahbuckley.com Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing report https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.html Oxytocin levels in physiological labour and birth https://rdcu.be/bOg4v
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On todays episode I speak with my friend Kinsey Phifer. Kinsey is a birth and bereavement doula located in a small town in Iowa. Kinsey helped reverse her local hospital's VBAC ban and recently wrote a book called Variations of Normal featuring birth stories from over a hundred other moms. We spent some time talking about the importance of processing the feelings that come with birth no matter what they are.
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Kim joins me again to share her second birth story! Listen to Part 1 first in episode 57!
Ep 48: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-birth-podcast/id1496953110?i=1000511338811 Ep 49: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-birth-podcast/id1496953110?i=1000513127185 Support the podcast and get extra content at: patreon.com/empoweredbirthpodcast Follow me on IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast Connect with Kim: Website: https://crownyourself.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownyourselfnow Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crownyourself/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/crownyounow Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkimspencer Instagram: https://instagram.com/crownyourselfnow Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crownyourself.now Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/crownyourself Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/crownyourself Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/
Kim joins me again to share her second birth story! Listen to her first story on episode 48 and 49!
Ep 48: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-birth-podcast/id1496953110?i=1000511338811
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Anna is one of my dear friends that was willing to come on and share her powerful story with me! She shares her struggles with infertility for 7 years, how she went from homebirth to hospital and how she navigated every step of her birth like a complete boss! It was amazing to get to talk with her in person and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Today we are going to talk about how to answer homebirth objections. Maybe it’s a family member, friend, acquaintance or complete stranger that is engaging or questions your choice to birth your baby at home or maybe you’re trying to work through some of these questions yourself? Either way you’ll want to listen to this episode today to help you gather a framework for engaging in conversation!
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Surrender- Miriam Webster dictionary defines surrender as :to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand. I could not find a more accurate word to describe this past 9 months with you. It did start with my daughter’s birth. You can go back to episode 47 to hear more about that. I want you to hang in there with me because I don’t believe this word is just for me. I believe that many women, especially those who like to think they are in more control then they really are, will benefit from today’s episode. Now I will say that learning this word has been not fun, nor easy. I would not describe the experiences that lead me to yield to Jesus as pleasant or a walk in the park. What I will say is when you let go of what ever you think you’re in control of and allow the Lord to lead you… well friend… it will be an adventure.
I asked over on my private Facebook groups and the vote was a resounding one on one from a close friend or from like minded women who are going through the same thing and that’s what this Patreon will be. If you’re pregnancy or freshly postpartum this is where your tribe is going to be! And if you just like listening and getting information with this podcast thank you so much! Go to https://www.patreon.com/empoweredbirthpodcast and pick your membership level now! I appreciate each and everyone of you! Each member helps the podcast going! You are necessary for the life and inspiration of this movement! Remember to download, review and share if this episode has helped you or you think it would help someone else! Now let’s get into the show
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep54
As most of you know there has been a shift that has happened recently in the podcast. I am not only talking about God’s good design for birth but also his beautiful design for marriage and motherhood.
The deeper you go the more you will find how everything about our femininity is so connected. Birth is such a beautiful thing but it’s not just a physical event. It is also emotional and spiritual. I believe that our Creator God designed birth so well! Carrying a child and birthing that child is a wonderful event in a woman’s life.
Today on the show I interviewed Bethany Beal from Girl Defined Ministries. Bethany is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books including Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde Texan who is obsessed with iced lattes and can’t get enough of her sweet little family. I was so excited to have her on the show to take a deeper dive into what Biblical womanhood looks like and how feminism has creeped into homes with out us even really knowing. She shares her Homebirth story and we just had a great time!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep53
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Today I am sharing something I’ve been ruminating on for a while. Truth vs lies. How to we navigate it in not just birth but our ever day lives. The only way we can start talk about lies is if we believe that there is absolute truth. With out truth there would be no lies. We could all go on in our blissfully ignorant ways and what outcome will that get us? Well I can tell you from a birth perspective it doesn’t get you far. Very rarely does being blissfully ignorant get you the holy transformative experience you’re looking for. Before we get into the episode
I want to remind you that one of the most important things you can do while preparing for your birth is have a supportive system around you. No matter where you’re planning on having your baby knowing your options, addressing fears and inviting Holy Spirit into your decision making is so important at. If you’re looking for someone to walk along side you in that process and journey I’m your gal! I’d love to have a free 15 min consult with you to find out your next steps in this journey!
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This episode is a little different! So much has changed in the past year. I have grown in ways I never thought would be possible. There has been things missing from this podcast that starting today I will be incorporating in the future.
Listen and see how Faith and Feminism have impacted the future of this podcast!
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Erin was so gracious to come on the show and process her birth with me. Her baby is turning one year old this week! This is a sensitive birth story that was thrown off even more due to Covid. One year ago the hospitals where constantly changing in what, where, when and how they wanted women to birth in that system. Mom’s who had originally planned to have a hospital birth where quickly changing to Homebirth’s admits the chaos. Some moms chose to stay and hope that covid restrictions wouldn’t throw off their birth.
Erin experienced a traumatic birth and she shares openly with us what that was like for her and some redeeming aspects that came from this experience. Coming from someone who has also experienced a traumatic birth we need to get better at listening to those who have had trauma. Erin shares the importance of the community she had and how she was also able to contribute to the community through breast donor milk.
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Hi and welcome back! Today I’m sharing part 2 of Kimberly Spencer’s interview on neurolinguistics and how what we say affects the way we birth. This episode will cause you to question your beliefs no matter what they are. We also sneak in a quick conversation for all of you entrepreneurs out there. Did you know birth and business have a lot in common? I can’t wait for you to hear this episode!
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What are your words saying about the beliefs you have about birth? Could your words be influencing outcomes? Join Kim and I today for PART 1 as she shares her empowered birth story and shares her knowledge on neurolinguistics!
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders build their empire and stand out boldly in their full potential. Her work has been featured on The CW, ESPN, Netflix, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, CNBC, and Forbes.
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Many lessons were learned during my second homebirth after cesarean (HBAC). Elyse Marie taught me things I never would have learned without this experience.
Listen along as I share her story to the public for the first time since her birth! I process through the lessons learned and I hope you find encouragement!
There is nothing special about me to be able to have a blissful birth, I'm just a woman who respects the birth process and trusts my intuitive abilities to birth a baby.
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I’m thrilled to share this episode with you today, mostly because it’s not one that is normal in the sense that I’m interviewing a man on the show! I got to speak with author of the book Welcome to Fatherhood David Arrell.
David Arrell is an Author, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Men's Coach currently living in Colorado Springs, CO. He is passionate about coaching men on how to more fully embrace and embody healthier modes of masculinity, especially through the powerful modalities of partnership and parenting. His most recent work in this area is the book Welcome To Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood, better known as WTF.
David and I had an engaging conversation and I promise this is on you're going to want to pass onto your man to help him feel confident in his support role through pregnancy, labor and postpartum!
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Birth Trauma is unfortunately not uncommon. One reason I started this podcast was to expose some reasons birth trauma has become normal and even celebrated. Having experienced birth trauma myself, it's something that comes up during every pregnancy. I've gotten proficient in working through it and not letting it control my thoughts, emotions or decisions.
I want to share some things about birth trauma specifically with you that I hope you find helpful. Whether you have experienced birth trauma in the past or are wanting to avoid trauma for future births this episode is for you! I will give you a disclaimer that if you are close to having a baby this may not be the best time to listen if you are easily triggered.
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I had dreamed about having a homebirth when I was young. I believed it was something that would be beautiful and empowering and yet for my first I choose to birth in a hospital. What held me back? I believe that there are 6 main reasons people choose not to have a homebirth. What one is holding you back? Or has held you back in the past?
Listen to this episode and see what one resonates with you!
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Today’s episode I want to take you through my second trimester and hopefully give you some insight into what it was like and some things I’ve learned this time around. My goal for these types of episodes is to be vulnerable with you and share practical things that I’ve learned. We need more stories of the realities of pregnancy. So let’s get into this candid episode!
**This episode isn't meant to be taken as medical advice. It is meant to give you a starting place on where to research supporting your body as you go through the pregnancy journey.
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Have you planned for your postpartum as much as you have your birth? It is a mistake many first time moms make. Postpartum is a sacred time that is so important when it comes to bonding, healing and rest. Don't miss out on your best postpartum!
Tune in and listen to Monique and I have a conversation on the importance of postpartum and practical ways you can start thinking about and planning for your postpartum!
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Have you ever wondered why there are women who would hire a photographer to attend during such a private occasion? Have you seen pictures of birth and considered hiring one for yourself?
My friend Jamie Leigh Miller came on the show once again to share her passion of photographing births! You're not going to want to miss it. We dive into the mission behind this type of photography, some common questions and how to choose the right photographer for you!
Make sure to go back and check out episode 21 for the first time Jamie dropped some birth knowledge! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-birth-podcast/id1496953110?i=1000474281610
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Undisturbed Birth seems to be the unicorn of a birth story. Most women want it but they don't think they can achieve it. This episode will go over the definition of undisturbed birth and give you some practical ways to set yourself up for an undisturbed birth both at home and the hospital.
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This is an episode I’ve been hesitant to do but I have felt like it was needed for a long time. I want to be very sensitive to women no matter what their choices and in no way want to diminish the birth experiences of those clients I have attended in the hospital. They are all beautiful in their own way. That’s the thing about birth, we can truly pick out the beauty in any situation we are in. My goal is to create and foster an environment that is dripping with beauty in all areas.
Come alone as I attempt to explain how I came to this decision as a doula and where I am going and how I am serving from here!
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There are many approaches to fertility. If you’ve been struggling to get pregnant or you’re just starting on your journey to pregnancy you’re not going to want to miss this episode. This conversation I had with Sarah Clark takes a functional look at the body and addresses underlying issues. Sarah went through her own journey with fertility. When she was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance.
She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
She is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook and Fertility Preparation Program. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby!
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Birth is an all encompassing event in a woman's life. It's physical, emotional and spiritual! Can something this powerful really be planned? I spoke with nurse, doula and IBCLC Jamie Zaki about the different ways to plan for your birth and how to really know what you want and have a great chance of getting there!
The roadmap method of planning for your birth is going to change the way you look at your experience and the decisions you're making along the way.
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Are you considering having a homebirth or maybe it is something you are for sure you don’t want to do but are still curious why some women would choose this?
This episode I did with Katelyn Fusco from Happy Homebirth Podcast is one you won’t want to miss out on! We talk about the importance of community, informed decision making and mindset. All of these things can impact planning for your homebirth!
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep36
This episode celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week. I had the honor of speaking with Royale Hunt who is a traditionally trained midwife who has a passion of supporting the black community to help improve the grim maternal mortality and breastfeeding rates.
This episode was eye opening and a great conversation exploring the realities of the low statistics and dreaming about what it would take to make a change.
This is an episode for all, no matter what your color is we need to know how to have conversations that encourage and support each other.
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I had the privilege of speaking with Chelsi Jo. Chelsi Jo is the host of the Systemize Your Life podcast who is dedicating her mission to changing the culture of motherhood.
The systems she’s bringing today are going to make your transition into motherhood a million times easier. Everyone needs a Chelsi in your life to help you organize and prepare for your best fourth trimester.
This episode has me super excited to get organized and prepare for baby number 3! If you’re pregnant and you are needing some tips on how to get ready for a blissful postpartum then tune in and don’t miss all of the wonderful tricks she gives!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-34
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I have the honor today of speaking with my IG friend Julie Garman. This story is emotional and raw. There are expectations that weren’t met, trauma, advocacy, support and healing all wrapped up into a beautiful story. It’s so powerful so I hope you are able to sit back, enjoy and feel empowered as she shares.
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Siblings at birth is a normal event in many cultures and yet in the United States it's still not something considered by many. Some cannot wrap their heads around the fact that someone would choose to have their children present.
The goal of this episode is to help you decide if this is the right idea for you and your family. I’ll give you some practical questions to ask yourself if you are thinking you may like you child with you. If you do decide or know right now that this is what you want then stick around to the end so I can give you some tips on how to prepare and what plans to have in place to make this a smooth experience for you and your children.
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep32
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Pregnant women today have both the privilege and the curse of information at their fingertips. Pregnancy and birth can be overwhelming and information is great to have but what if we are missing a layer that could add such excitement and improve our birth experience?
Empowered Birth comes in layers and today we are going to talk about a layer that is missing in many women's journey to motherhood. That is your intuition and imagination. Come join me today as we have another empowered chat!
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In the US birth is considered a medical event that needs managed. 99% of women deliver in hospitals to prevent fetal or maternal death and yet we rank 10th out of the 10 most similarly wealthy countries.
Birth is not a medical event. Sometimes medical events happen during pregnancy or birth that need attention from a medical professional. But most of the time our bodies know exactly what to do as we were designed to experience this physiological event. There are many physiological events that aren’t managed or watched over by a professional, monitors or interventions.
How do we switch our beliefs from fearful management of a medical event to this is a normal physiological event that I can trust until it proves me wrong and then I will seek help. Tune in to today's episode to find out!
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep30
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I’m excited to share this episode with you as it’s on a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Today I talk to Laura Pryor about Postpartum Depression and PTSD/Birth Trauma. Laura is passionate about being a conscious parent and bringing awareness and connections to all relationships in her life. Her roles include mother, wife, daughter, and therapist. I just loved our conversation. I get vulnerable about some struggles and memories that come up during our interview of my first birth experience.
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I hope through this episode that women can find hope and have some practical steps in place just in case this does pop up during postpartum. Before we get into the show I do want to tell you about some sessions I have been doing with women.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep29
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**No part of this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please speak to a medical provider if you have concerns about your mental health.
"No." This is word is one to get really good at saying during pregnancy. It's a complete sentence and should be respected with out having to explain why you're saying it. This is just apart of you having control over your birth choices. You have the inherent right to say "yes" or "no" to something.
No matter what setting you're choosing to birth in this word should be read to be confidently used. 'No’ means you have boundaries.
Today's episode will hopefully give you the confidence you need to know why you are saying "no" and encourage you to use it when needed.
If you have something that you’d like to hear on this show or have something you feel lead to share email me at birth.bliss.beyond@gmail.com. I would love to take you questions and ideas and share them here on the show!
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Join my husband as we chat about our birth experience from his perspective! This episode was so fun to do and I loved having him come on and chat with me. You'll hear his fears, his thoughts on our upcoming birth and his advice to dads who are nervous about their partner's decisions.
You'll also hear a couple clips from homebirth dads sharing their perspective along with advice for dad's at the end. Check out the show notes for their bio.
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-27--a-father-s-journey-to-empowered-birth-support
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Dr. Jamie's journey to health and wellness may be different then some but yet similar to many. She struggled with PCOS, Hypothyroidism and Pre-diabetes as a busy mom to 3 girls 23 months apart and as a busy Doctor. These are common diagnosis these days but Dr. Jamie wanted to find the core issue and fix it instead of using a bandaid approach.
Dr Jaime Seeman is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. Born and raised in the state she played collegiate softball for the Cornhuskers. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences. She then went on to graduate medical school and completed her OBGYN residency at The University of Nebraska Medical Center. She currently is in private practice at Mid City OBGYN offering a full range of services in obstetrics, gynecology, robotic surgery and primary care. She is a fellow in Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona School of Medicine. She is a board certified ketogenic nutrition specialist through The American Nutrition Association. She has a passion for fitness, preventative medicine and ketogenic therapy not only in her medical practice but in her own life. She is married to her husband Ben, a police Sargent and has three young daughters. Dr Seeman is currently appearing on NBC Titan Games with The Rock.
In today's episode we talk about the importance of building up your nutrition stores before pregnancy to help mom and baby have the building blocks they need for healthy development during pregnancy and a smooth labor process.
We also dive deep into natural ways to support your body if PCOS is in the picture.
I hope you get lots of hope from this episode! Our bodies are meant to heal!
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I'm pregnant! We are expecting our third baby in January. However, this pregnancy is much different than my others.
I am planning a low-tech pregnancy and a homebirth. I will still be considered an HBAC and this will be my second! I loved birth with my first so I'm super excited to experience it again.
I hope you come along in this journey with me.
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You deserve choices. This is NOT just for women who want to birth at home this is for ALL women who believe that limiting options for women is NOT an option!
1% of the population choose to have a homebirth. There is no consistent law or ideas on how midwives should operate on a federal level. Each State has it's own idea and law either for or against who can attend. Today, I'm focusing on my home State of Nebraska. We have been in a fight, especially during this Corona season, for midwives to openly attend the many women looking to have a homebirth and avoid the hospital.
Listen in for some thoughts about homebirth and the direction I hope Nebraska will take.
Thank you Nebraska Birth Choice Advocates and the many other organizations and freedom fighters out there for all you have done and continue to do!
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Karen is a first time mom who is planning to birth at a birth center. As is typical for a first time mom there are nerves and fear of the unknown. "Am I strong enough?" "Will I know when to go to the birth center?" "Will I know how to push?"
These are all very common fears and questions. I had the amazing opportunity to get to speak with Karen, hear her story and help her plan some ways to rewire her brain and reduce some fear of the unknown. Check out the episode now for a quick peak into this session! Get your Risk vs Benefit download by going to: https://bit.ly/benefitvsrisk Thank you for leaving a review! SHOWNOTES: www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com/post/_ep23 Follow along at: IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast FB: https://facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe Schedule your birth planning session by going to www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com/birthplanning
Ashley Freehan is a brand photographer, community founder and podcaster. She is a multi-passionate mama always tackling hard things. We talk about her two natural births and how trust and relationship in your birth team can change an experience! This is a powerful episode with some real emotions and hard truths. I so enjoyed my interview with Ashley and I hope you will too!
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If you have birthed a baby, then you have a story to tell. Did you know that it is important no matter how fantastic or traumatic you feel your birth was to unpack it?
Today I talk with Jamie Leigh Miller on how she processed her birth a year and a half later. She takes us through what that looked like for her and give practical steps on how we too can take an honest look at our story and process it ourselves.
Connect with Jamie:
Website: www.jamieleighmiller.com
IG: @jame_leigh
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep21
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How many of your decisions are made purely because they are "normal". How many are based in fear of either of the unknown or what others will think of your decision? Today I talk with Carli Chapman all about her story of choosing homebirth for two babies.
This episode talks about how birth is in our head, controlling your thoughts, exploring your options, being empowered in your decisions and not making them out of fear or because they are the norm. Carli's birth stories are amazing and you won't want to miss this encouraging and powerful episode!
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FB: @CarliSlingerlandChapman
IG: @carlichapman22
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep20
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April is C-section awareness month and I’m going to be diving into emergency C-sections and how to prevent one! So many women are being told that something is wrong with them or their baby and if they wouldn’t have had an emergency c-section that their baby could have died.
Let's dive in and see if a paradigm shift will happen. I will give you practical tips on how to prevent a c-section as well as determine if your c-section was truly an "emergency". Only you will be able to figure out the truth!
SHOW NOTES: www.birthblissbeyond.com/posts/_ep19
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Katelyn is a proud chiropractic wife, boy mom, leader, and total foodie! Her background is in hospitality but today she has the privilege of living out her life's mission: to inspire healthy living in body, soul, and mind. She takes us through her journey of choosing a birth center and switch to a homebirth late in her pregnancy. She had to make some decisions through pregnancy such as RhoGam, Gestational Diabetes and Circumcision. This episode is great for all moms but especially for the first time mom who needs a little help in learning how to make decisions through her pregnancy. Katelyn takes us through her decision making process to you too can make powerful decisions and be in control of your birth!
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Blog: www.buffalotribes.com
IG: @katelynlaflin Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep18 Schedule your 60 minute Birth Planning Session: empoweredbirthpodcast.com/birthplanning Connect with Empowered Birth Podcast: FB: The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
99% of women choose to birth in a hospital. Many women go in with the intention of having a natural birth but only 20-30% of women proceed to have a birth with out an epidural. Diane and I talk about how she planned and prepared herself for 2 natural childbirths!
This episode goes over birth planning, preparing your mind and your body as well as finding your decision making power by saying one simple word! If you're preparing for a natural childbirth in a hospital setting you'll want to listen to this episode now!
Connect with Diane over on her podcast at:
A Guy, A Girl and Their Kids
SHOW NOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep17
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Some women walk away from their birth with many feelings but are unable to put words to it or really understand why they are feeling the way they do. Dissatisfied, traumatized, disappointed... these feelings matter. If this is you with your birth or you would like to avoid these feelings then tune into this episode.
**Trigger alert- Dr. Sarah and I talked about obstetric abuse - physical, sexual and/or verbal abuse; bullying, coercion, purposefully leaving out information, humiliation and/or assault.
We will take a deep dive into Dr. Sarah's story as well as unpack some cultural issues happening that maybe contributing to birth trauma as well as some practical tips to avoid it!
I know this can be a hard topic to start uncovering. It may bring up some feelings. I would love for you to send me a DM to hear your thoughts. I will be happy to listen to your story.
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Connect with Dr. Sarah:
IG: @birthuprising
FB: Birth Uprising, The Autonomous Birth Project
www.birthuprising.com .
SHOW NOTES AT https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep16
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Breech, Twin, Homebirth... I had an amazing conversation with Tori Lame today about her story and we take a deep dive in breech birth.
Vaginal Breech Birth isn't an option that is talked about much as there is a widespread lack of training. Tori lays out the studies and the benefits and risks of vaginal breech birth. You won't want to miss this episode!
You can connect with Tori:
Email: torilame@withgraceandstrength.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/withgraceandstrength SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep15
After having a life-changing VBA3C almost six years ago, Jaimie became a birth doula and authored ‘Brave Beautiful Birth - Trusting God through VBAC.’ Her birth propelled her to serve others during a sacred time of life.
Jaimie shares her personal experiences and wisdom about her journey to her VBA3C and how she took control of her birth, down to what she wore.
If you're planning a VBAC or are dealing with fear and anxiety that you're having a hard time handling this is a must listen! BONUS: Some practical tips to overcome the fear and panic in the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Connect with Jaimie at:
Website: http://www.bravebeautifulbirth.com/
IG: @bravebeautifulbirthdoula
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AVBACMomandHerJourney/
Jaimie’s book: Brave Beautiful Birth: Trusting God Through VBAC (also available at Barnes & Noble and Walmart) https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Beautiful-Birth-Trusting-Through-ebook/dp/B07G4H9F2Y
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep14
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Labor is way more of a head game than we believe it to be. When a woman is allowed to sink in deep into labor land and find her groove, she is much more likely to get the birth she wants. When labor is disrupted by temperature checks, cervical checks, questions, etc it pulls her out of labor land and back into her brain.
When cervical checks are done because of a clinical sign, it can indicate a need that is beneficial. When they are done out of curiosity, there is usually more harm than good done.
Protecting your mind from disappointment is key in having a natural/physiological/undisturbed birth. You have 3 options when it comes to cervical checks. In this episode we will dive into how to figure out what one is best for you! SHOW NOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep13 Let's continue the conversation Thursdays at 1:30cst to dive deeper into the episode in The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe on Facebook. www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe Find out more over at: IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast Would you take a minute and leave a rating and review? It helps spread this message of empowerment in your options. I helps more women find the truth that they deserve better for their labor and birth! You can help spread this mission and this movement and change the world by changing birth.
River Wild-Hoffman is a certified Usui Master Reiki healer, Master Herbalist, and mom of soon to be four! After a traumatic hospital birth with her first child, at 20, it led to a less than satisfactory homebirth with a MEDwife... For baby #3 she went on a journey of education and autonomy to freebirth. Now for baby #4 she is having a wild pregnancy and a wild birth! She is currently writing a book on the subject of birth, and also will be launching educational courses for emergency childbirth, holistic fertility, pregnancy, birth, and motherhood in the coming year! This episode is a perspective that every mom should take the time to listen to as there are little golden nuggets that can be taken from this interview. We dive into the uniqueness of birth, our culture around birth, how to know if freebirth is for you and the importance of taking our power back!
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Facebook.com/hoffandwild Hoffandwild.com See Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-12 Follow Us: IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast #empoweredbirthpodcast Facebook Tribe: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
The reality is 99% of women will choose to birth in a hospital. That doesn't mean you can't bring "home" with you.
Today I give you 5 practical tips to bring "home" to your hospital birth. Bringing a little piece of home can help you relax and feel like you are in a safe and comfortable environment which is key in having an empowered birth!
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep11
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"I'm sorry, you're not allowed to have a VBAC at this hospital. You'll have to go somewhere else or we can schedule your repeat."
This is a sentence that MANY women are still hearing here in the United States. VBAC bans are unethical and a major problem when it comes to a women's freedom to choose where and how she births.
I'm so excited to share with you the interview I had with my friend Kinsey Marie Phifer. She banned together some powerful women to influence her local hospital to get rid of their VBAC ban and allow more women choices!
Kinsey shares with us some practical tips that we can do to change a VBAC ban in our communities!
Connect with Kinsey on Facebook @thehyggedoula
Let's create a movement against VBAC bans! Write a review on your local hospital asking for the right to VBAC, take a screenshot and tag me on IG @empoweredbirthpodcast Together we can make a change!
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Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-10
"I'm just going to go with the flow..."
"We'll see what happens when we get there..."
"You can't control birth so..."
These are all very popular saying among pregnant women but what are these phrases actually doing to our decision making? Words are powerful and they can change outcomes. Let's dive in while I go in depth on the real meaning of "going with the flow" for your birth experience.
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-9
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Community with other women is so important! Having women in your life that speak life and truth into you is so valuable. Listen in to this episode where my mentor and friend Julie Summers, has a conversation about the importance of community, the power and beauty that happens when women gather and the strength of the mother-baby bond.
I know there is something in this conversation specifically for you so listen in!
We mentioned that we are having a retreat in May! If you would like more information go fill out an application and more information will be sent to you when it becomes available.
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Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-8
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The fear of birth can be overwhelming to a lot of women. We have been surrounded by this theme of rushed and traumatized stories of women having babies. This doesn't have to be your story! A common theme I have seen is women who have the most beautiful and blissful birth experiences are those who went in with little to no fear! They have taken control of their thoughts, their actions and their beliefs about birth!
Today I give you my 3 step framework that will take you from fearful to powerful! Let's hope into the show.
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-7---3-steps-to-reduce-your-fear-of-childbirth
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I so enjoyed my interview with Bri Dettmer. Bri is starting her fertility journey and it's been so fun to see how her views of birth have changed since I've known her. In this interview we talk about the power I woman has but a lot of time doesn't use, how she has worked to reduce fear of childbirth even before starting to conceive and so much more!
If you're a first time mom you're not going to want to miss this interview. It will encourage you and empower you to find your voice and expect the best from your birth experience!
Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/shownotes-6
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Part of my mission here at The Empowered Birth Podcast is to help you normalize the birth process. Unfortunately we are briefly taught what to expect in health class watching a baby be born and maybe during our hospital birth course. That’s not really enough. Normalizing this process reduces fear. Reducing fear can help in increasing outcomes. Well today I want to take you through an inside look to physiological birth and why it matters! Specifically we are going to dive into our hormones. When we know what is causing our body to do the things that it does the unknown becomes a little bit more familiar.
Sarah Buckley, MD - Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
Show Notes: www.birthblissbeyond.com/blog/shownotes-5
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Diana Forsell Tayan is the Co-Founder of Healing Birth, a perinatal support organization with an emphasis on supporting women through birth trauma. She is trained with Birthing from Within as a Birth Story Listener, and is the host of the Healing Birth Podcast. She is a mother of two sons, and lives with her family in Kaua’i, Hawaii.
This interview is for any mom struggling with birth trauma or wanting to prevent birth trauma. We get real with the importance of where and with whom you birth. You won't want to miss this amazing interview!
You can connect with her:
IG- @healingbirth or @aninstrumentofthypeace
Website- healingbirth.net Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-4 Connect with us at: IG- @birthblissbeyond Website- www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
Today we are going to talk about empowerment! What does that word mean? What are some steps you can take right now to start fostering that feeling of empowerment? I’m excited to walk with you through this journey of finding your power and your voice to enjoy a better birth
View Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-3---empowered-birth-where-to-start
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Every week over at The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe we have a girl chat about all things birth!
Today we are chatting about alternatives to the standard glucose testing! Join into our conversation and so much more by being apart of our tribe.
View Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-2---girl-chat-on-gestational-diabetes
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Are you feeling overwhelmed thinking about your upcoming birth? There is so much information coming at you from all sides... vaginal, c-sections, natural birth, epidurals, VBAC, home birth, water birth, free birth. Don't be overwhelmed. Birth is actually quite simple.
Today I will be sharing my story and how my birth experiences led me here, to you! Come tune in, sis, and be encouraged!
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IG: @birth_bliss_beyond
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/__ep1