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 heavy judgments that followed. We open up about the stigma, the shame, and the hear ... Show More
Mar 22
What to Stop Saying Yes To (If You Want a Better Life)
What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, an ... Show More
47m 24s
Mar 15
How to Start Over (Even When You Think It’s Too Late)
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful? In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying ... Show More
50m 58s
Aug 2025
Birth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women's Health with Dr. Stuart Fischbein from Birthing Instincts
<p dir="ltr">In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth.</ ... Show More
1h 44m
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
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
Aug 2025
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 2024
A Natural Hospital Birth Against All Odds
<p class="p1">From the very beginning of her first pregnancy, Aeriel encountered discouragement and doubt from medical providers about her ability to birth naturally.</p> <p class="p1">Unbelievably, she was even repeatedly encouraged to end her (unplanned, but wanted) pregnancy m ... Show More
47m 33s
Oct 2021
Intuitive Birth: Trusting Yourself and the Divine
<p>A natural, sovereign, empowered pregnancy and birth brings you:</p><ul><li>Confidence, boldness and the ability to stand up and speak your truth.</li><li>Knowing that you can do anything in your life. If you can do this.</li><li>An even stronger link with your intuition and di ... Show More
43m 26s
Apr 2025
Ditching Unrealistic Expectations: Postpartum Advice from Doula Caitlin Wilder
<p>In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Caitlin Wilder, a doula who brings so much honesty and compassion to the postpartum space. We’re talking all about what it <em>really</em> looks like after baby arrives—normalizing the hard stuff, letting go of unrealistic ... Show More
46m 37s
Sep 2025
Birth Story: Unmedicated Birth Story & Baking Sourdough During Labor with Rachel Weaver
<p><b>Join the My Essential Birth Course by October 7th and get the exclusive Rise & Birth Pack</b> featuring a calming Birth Affirmations Audio Track and 25 beautifully crafted, printable Birth Affirmation Cards to keep you grounded, confident, and inspired for birth. Learn ... Show More
1h 2m