Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma

Ep 217//How Haley Had a Redemptive Homebirth: From Traumatic C-Section to Christ-Centered Homebirth

Haley came to me after experiencing a traumatic c-section with her first baby, nearly ten years ago — a birth where, in her own words, being the "good patient" caused her to stay quiet, go along with the system, and ultimately watch her dreams for birth slip away. But this time? She chose a different path.
Through my program, Haley prepared for an HBAC — a homebirth after cesarean — and not only did she have a beautiful, redemptive homebirth, but she did it with the full understanding and wisdom of both sides of the coin — as a nurse and as a mama standing in her authority.
We also dive into the complicated emotions that can come up when you work inside the medical system, but choose something different for yourself. Her story starts with her waters breaking early — what the hospital often labels as "premature rupture of membranes" — and how that moment could've easily led her down the same old cascade of interventions… but because she was prepared and supported, she stayed home, stayed confident, and brought her baby into the world in the way God designed.
It’s such a powerful conversation, especially if you’re navigating fears after a c-section or feeling tension between your job in healthcare and your personal birth choices.
 
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if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.
 
 
If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective.
It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families. 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈
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👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
 
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Ep 216//Preparing for Homebirth as a Couple: Masculine & Feminine Roles that Reflect God's Design

What if your homebirth preparation wasn’t just about supplies and birth plans — but about stepping into the unique roles God designed for you as husband and wife?
In this episode, we explore how both masculine and feminine protection reflect the heart of God — and how embracing those roles creates safety, unity, and peace in your homebirth.
Whether you're wondering how your husband can practically support you, or how to guard your mindset and protect the atmosphere for your baby’s arrival, this conversation will equip you with biblical insight and practical tools to prepare for birth — together.
You’ll learn:✅ How God reveals Himself as both Protector and Nurturer✅ The difference between masculine and feminine protection in birth✅ The husband’s role as spiritual and physical protector✅ The wife’s role in guarding her heart, womb, and home✅ How unity and understanding create a peaceful birth space
This is more than birth preparation — it’s walking in God’s design for your family.
Ready to go deeper? Join us for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat, happening in beautiful Florida, September 5–8, 2025 — a sacred space for couples to prepare spiritually, practically, and emotionally for birth as God intended.
Click for details and to apply
if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.
 
 
If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective.
It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families. 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈
Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist
👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
 
Sponsors:
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
 

Ep 215//10 Minute Christian Homebirth Visualization with Aly McClain

A while back I posted a 5 minute birth vizualization. I had many requests for more so here we are! Today will be a 10 minute vizualiation so get somewhere nice and comfy and quiet!
💫 If you're currently planning a homebirth and looking to prepare holistically surrounded by community support and live trainings,  I want to invite you to two things:
First, the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat this September in Florida — four days of Biblical birth prep, sisterhood, soul care, and real-life tools to help you step into your birth with confidence. This is for the woman who knows she was made for more — and is ready to prepare her heart, mind, and body for a truly empowered birth experience. Spots are limited!
Apply for the 2025 Divine Design Homebirth Retreat in Kissimmee, FL September 5th-8th!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Second, if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.
 
 
If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective.
It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families. 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈
Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist
👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
 
Sponsors:
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
 
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Ep 214//A Christian's Perspective on Postpartum Intimacy with Corey and Aly McClain

Today, I’m sharing a really special clip from one of our live group coaching calls — this time, my husband and I sat down together to talk openly about a topic that so many couples quietly wrestle with: postpartum intimacy.
We got raw, real, and practical about navigating this sacred season as a couple — because healing, connection, and joy in your marriage don’t have to take a backseat after birth. Whether you’re preparing for your first homebirth or your fourth, I think you’ll find so much encouragement in this conversation.
This is your last chance to get on the waitlist for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat and receive $100 off your ticket! Ticket's go on sale tomorrow June 11th!
We already have 2 VIP spots taken and space is limited. If this retreat is on your heart, don’t wait 
 
Apply for the 2025 Divine Design Homebirth Retreat in Kissimmee, FL September 5th-8th!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective.
It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families. 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈
Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist
👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
 
Sponsors:
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
 
 
 

Ep 213//Can Homebirth Be This Simple? A First-Time Mom's Birth Experience with Elle Klink

I’m joined by Elle Klink, a first-time mom, a chiropractor, and a woman who knew from the start that homebirth was the path for her. You’ll hear how she labored while still seeing patients, how her birth unfolded in such a straightforward and peaceful way, and why she’s already dreaming of doing it all over again. Elle’s story is a beautiful reminder that when we partner with our bodies and with God’s design, birth doesn’t have to be scary...it can be joyful.
Connect with Elle:
IG- @klinkchiropractic  & @elleklink
✨ 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- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
 
 

Ep 211//Open Conversation About Our Philosophy of Birth PLUS a Big Beautiful Birth Announcement with Madeline Marlatt

Today, I’m joined once again by the incredible Madeline Marlatt—and if you’ve heard our past conversations, you know it’s always a deep, spirit-led ride. In this episode, we open up about our philosophy of birth: why we believe birth is not just physical, but spiritual… not just medical, but miraculous.
We talk about the way God designed women, the importance of radical responsibility, and the deeper purpose woven into the birthing process.
And—BIG NEWS—we’re officially announcing something we’ve been dreaming into reality: our in-person retreat in Florida this September! It’s going to be a sacred space for women who are ready to walk in truth, community, and boldness in their birth journeys.
If your heart is leaping right now—you’re not alone. This is going to be something really special.Add your name to the waitlist and be the first to know all the juicy details as they unfold.
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- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Ep 212//Finding the Silver Linings in a Difficult Postpartum with Jess Hodge

Today’s episode is such a beautiful testament to both the power of birth and the faithfulness of God—even when things don’t go as expected. I’m sitting down with Jess Hodge, a stay-at-home mama with a heart for motherhood, nutrition, and whole-family wellness. After having three hospital births, Jess chose to trust her instincts and plan a homebirth for her fourth baby.
And the birth? It was everything she hoped for—simple, straightforward, and Spirit-led. But just four days later, Jess found herself in the ER with extreme pain, leading to a diagnosis I had never heard of getting this severe postpartum. What followed was months of not being able to walk, relying on others for everything—yet somehow, she still calls this her best postpartum experience yet.
Her story is such a clear picture of Romans 8:28—God truly works all things together for good, even in the unexpected.
If you're listening and you’re that first-time homebirth mama, feeling called by God to birth at home but knowing deep down that you want more than just a checklist and a course—Jess’s story is a reminder that mindset, heartset, and support matter. That’s exactly why I created the Peaceful Homebirth Collective.
It’s not your typical birth course. It’s a Christ-centered group coaching program where we go deep. You’ll get access to the core course plus training videos, weekly live calls—including workshops, a couple’s call, and expert Q&As—and a space where you can ask me and the community anything along the way.
If you want to feel grounded in truth, confident in your body, and completely supported—spiritually, emotionally, and practically—as you prepare for your dream homebirth! Apply today for PHC!
Now let’s dive into Jess’s story. I think it’s going to bless you.
 
Connect with Jess:
IG- @jesshodgewellness
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- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
 
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Ep 210//Ex New Ager Finds Jesus and Left the Freebirth Dogma Behind with Nya Boucher

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- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Ep 209//"We have kicked God out of birth but He’s coming back!" How you can practically surrender your birth to God with Madeline Marlatt

PART 2- If you haven't listened to episode 208 yet, pause this and go back to listen to Madeline's first homebirth story!
 
Madeline comes back on the show to share her God story of her second homebirth. She describes the peace that came from knowing Jesus and how practically she invited and covered her baby and birth with the Holy Spirit. 
 
This is a moving story and I know you're going to love it! 
 
If this podcast has blessed you would you take a moment and leave me a review? It helps the podcast get into more listening ears who have been praying for a homebirth! 
 
Connect with Madeline:
https://www.instagram.com/mommamadeline https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/womb-to-wonder- https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/madelines-birth-freebie
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- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Ep 208//"I want the glory back!" God's Calling for Pregnancy and Birth with Madeline Marlatt

“I want the glory back!” — Those were the powerful words the Lord spoke over Madeline after her first homebirth, commissioning her to start an online ministry to show pregnant women how deeply God is involved in every detail of childbearing.
Today, I'm so excited to introduce you to Madeline Marlatt — a Jesus-loving mama of two, passionate about encouraging women to invite God into their pregnancy and birth journeys. In this episode, Madeline shares her beautiful homebirth story with her first baby, opens up about the anxiety she faced during pregnancy, and gives a powerful testimony of how the Lord revealed Himself to her every step of the way.
Connect with Madeline:
https://www.instagram.com/mommamadeline https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/womb-to-wonder- https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/madelines-birth-freebie
APPLY FOR THE 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
👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
 
Sponsors:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Fullscript:
Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements