Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories encourage ... Show More
Nov 20
9lb 12oz Baby Home Birth — No Cervical Checks, No Stitches, Taylor's AMAZING Birth Story
<p>If you’ve ever wondered what a <em>peaceful</em>, <em>physiological</em>, deeply <em>empowering</em> home birth can look like — especially with a <b>big baby</b> — this episode will become your new obsession.</p><p>Today, Taylor Ward walks us through her beautiful birth story ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2021
From C-Section to Free Birth
<p>One of the things I hear most often from women who had a transcendent, empowering, largely independent, birth experience, is that it wipes out the residue of former births they may have had, where they were more entrenched in the allopathic system. </p><p>Women who had C-secti ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
The Mum Who Delivered Her Own Baby Via C-Section
At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream. After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she acc ... Show More
24m 22s
Oct 17
Birth Story - Ashley [IVF, Hyperemesis, Induction]
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery</em> podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heart ... Show More
51m 39s
Jan 2025
Imperfect Birth Stories with Sophie Walker
In this episode of our Summer School, we are joined by Sophie Walker, creator, and host of Australian Birth Stories. With over 17 million downloads, and 500 episodes, Australian Birth Stories podcast has been accredited by the Australian College of Midwives and has been instrumen ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 5
The Birth You Wanted vs. The Birth You Got | Georgie Stevenson
The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief.In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heav ... Show More
32m 9s
Aug 12
349. Natural Birth Expert: 95% Of Women Don't Know This About Childbirth (Even Doctors Won't Tell You)
"Natural birth is not just a choice: it’s your body’s intelligent design." – Shari LyonIn this eye‑opening conversation, I speak with Shari Lyon, founder of Belly2Birth. With over 13 years of experience as a childbirth educator, Shari reveals why natural, physiological birth is o ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 29
Freebirth, Boundaries, and Holistic Healing
During Hope's first pregnancy, she followed the conventional path—seeing an OB, agreeing to all the standard tests and procedures, and ultimately undergoing a Pitocin induction at 40 weeks. The birth was a traumatic initiation into motherhood, leaving lasting repercussions for bo ... Show More
27m 4s
Mar 2025
116. Life With 3 Kids, Birth Story, and 5 Things That Made This Postpartum the EASIEST
Hey friend - I'm back in action after having baby #3! Join me for this "life update" episode where I share details about the birth, how the adjustment to 3 kids is going, and 5 things that have made this my easiest (and most enjoyable) postpartum recovery season. Join me every Tu ... Show More
25m 52s
Oct 2024
Becoming a Mom & Natural Birth Story ft. Kayla Jules
<div>I’m so excited to have my sister, Kayla Jules, on for another On My Mind episode. A lot has changed since she last came on. Since then, she moved back to Hawaii after living in NYC for 8+ years and became a mom. Today she shares her positive natural birth experience and the ... Show More
41m 12s