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

Ep 231// When Birth Isn’t Terrible: 5 Hour Birth Center Story for First-Time Moms with Aspen

 
Today’s episode is with Aspen, a first-time mom, who had a beautiful, five-hour birth at a birth center — but her story starts long before labor began. She grew up hearing that birth was terrible — her mom even said she wished for death during hers. But instead of repeating that narrative, this mama decided to renew her mind and approach birth differently.
We talk about the delicate balance between having faith-filled expectations without setting yourself up for disappointment, and how too much information can actually lead to overthinking. You’ll hear what she actually did to prepare for a peaceful, straightforward first birth — and how her mindset made all the difference.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the birth information out there and just want to know what’s truly important — you’re going to love this episode.
And if you’re ready to avoid information overload and overthinking, join Homebirth Hub — my 8-week homebirth course that gives you exactly what you need to know to have the homebirth of your dreams, without wasting time scrolling on Instagram or worrying if you’re prepared enough. Get 10% off with code PEACEFUL10 at checkout. 
Just head to www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub and start preparing for the birth God designed you for.
Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
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Connect with Aly:
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Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist:
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Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
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@simplymcclain
 

Ep 230// From Hospital Births to God-Led Homebirth: One Mom’s Door-Opening Story with Britt

In today’s episode, Brit shares the incredible story of how God spoke to her heart before she was even pregnant — giving her the name of her baby and confirming that this child was part of His plan. After having hospital births before, Brit wasn’t sure if they would have more kids, and the idea of homebirth felt like a distant “maybe someday.” She used to say, “I’d like to have a homebirth, but…” — always finding a reason why it couldn’t happen.
But as she began to trust God, He started opening doors one after another — leading her right into the peaceful, faith-filled homebirth she once only dreamed about. Her story is such a beautiful reminder that when God calls you into something, He also makes the way.
We also talk about how the Enemy loves to use distractions and doubt to interrupt the peace that God intends for birth — and how being spiritually discerning and prepared can shift everything. Birth isn’t just physical; it’s deeply spiritual. Protecting your birth space and inviting the Holy Spirit in is key to walking in true peace and authority.
If you’re feeling called to homebirth but unsure where to start, I want to invite you to join Homebirth Hub — an 8-week course that helps you prepare for your homebirth with confidence, discernment, and peace, without wasting time scrolling on Instagram or second-guessing if you’re ready. Get 10% off when you use code PEACEFUL10 at checkout.
Just head to www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub and start preparing for the birth God designed you for.
Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
 
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee:
https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
 
Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist:
👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 

Ep 229//Healing Birth Trauma God’s Way: Finding Peace and Purpose After a Hard Birth with Brigid Tebaldi

Today, I’m joined by Brigid, a Functional Women’s Health Coach and Mentor who helps moms rediscover that their bodies are not broken — that they’re not falling short in motherhood — and that life can actually be full, joyful, and fun, even in the chaos. Brigid guides women to see the truth that their bodies are beautifully made by God, that their vocation is holy work, and that the birth of their children is just the beginning of the transformation God is calling them into.
She’s a wife, mother of five, and homesteader in Pennsylvania who loves time outdoors with her kids, diving into conspiracy theories, cooking and baking from scratch, and listening to all the podcasts she can.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a tender but powerful topic — birth trauma. We’ll talk about what actually makes something traumatic, how it affects our bodies, our connection with God, and how real healing begins when we invite the Holy Spirit into those memories and emotions.
And if you’re listening today as a first-time mama who’s dreaming of a peaceful homebirth — but you catch yourself wondering, “Can I really do this?” — I created something just for you.
It’s called The Homebirth Hub, a Christ-centered course that helps you prepare your heart, your mind, and your body for the birth God designed you to have — with peace, confidence, and practical wisdom.You can learn more at www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub. Use the code PEACEFUL10 for 10% off!
2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist
👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 
 
 

Ep 228//God's Faithfulness Never Fails, A Homebirth Story of Answered Prayers with McKenzie

Welcome back to the show, friend. Today’s episode is one that will touch the deepest parts of your heart — especially if you’ve ever walked through a birth that didn’t go the way you hoped.
I’m sitting down with Mckenzie, who has experienced two very different homebirth stories. Her first was a grueling 30+ hour birth that left her feeling like both her body and God had betrayed her. She had done all the physical prep — every stretch, every supplement, every bit of control she could — and still found herself in the middle of the very story she thought she’d avoid.
But God wasn’t done writing her birth story.
When Mckenzie became pregnant again, she knew something had to change. This time, it wasn’t about controlling every outcome — it was about surrender. She told her husband the hospital wasn’t an option, and instead of preparing harder, she asked, “Lord, how can I surrender more?”
In this episode, Mckenzie shares the five specific prayers she brought before God, how He faithfully answered each one — and even how He showed up when one of them wasn’t answered the way she expected.
If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, fear, or doubt in your birth journey, this story will remind you that God’s faithfulness never fails — and that when we surrender the outcome, He writes something far more beautiful than we ever could.
✨ And friend, if you’re wanting to learn how to surrender your birth to Jesus like Mckenzie did — to take what you know in your head and anchor it in your heart — then you’ll want to grab your ticket for the Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass on October 24th at 12:30pm CST.
It’s just $7 to come meet other homebirth moms and walk through practical exercises that will help you watch fear leave and faith rise.
So if you’re currently pregnant and planning a homebirth — but you’re tired of just scrolling and hoping that other people’s positive stories will somehow rub off on you — this is your moment.
Come join us for this powerful masterclass. Scroll down to the description and grab your ticket today!
 
Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass- https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/f44cfbfcf5
1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
FB 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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 
 

Ep 227//God's Faithfulness and Guiding Steps In Homebirth with Michelle Wolf

Today’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that God truly is in the details. My guest, Michelle Wolf, is a mom of two who lives in Mexico. She chose homebirth for both of her babies, and while her first didn’t go the way she had hoped — including a difficult recovery after tearing — God used her second birth story to show His faithfulness in such a powerful way.
For baby number two, Michelle and her family traveled five hours to their midwife’s home, and once again, God showed up — not just in the timing of everything, but in His presence as He met Michelle in her fear of tearing again. This episode is a testament that God knows the desires of your heart because He’s the one who places them there. He designed birth with purpose and order, and when we follow His blueprint, blessings abound.
But before we dive into Michelle’s story, I have an exciting announcement to share.
I’ve really been seeking the Lord lately about what He wants for this podcast and my role in the birth world — how I can best bring glory and honor to Him. And to be honest, I’ve been in such a season of transition. It’s been stretching and uncomfortable… kind of like that moment in labor when you think you can’t go any further, and that’s exactly when transformation happens.
Well, that transformation is here. I’ve gotten clear confirmation from the Lord to close down the coaching side of my business — something I’ve loved and invested so much into. And while it doesn’t make sense on paper, I feel an incredible peace about it.
Now don’t worry — you can still work with me! It’s just going to look a little different.
✨ This month, I’m hosting a brand-new masterclass called Renew Your Mind for Birth — a practical, faith-filled workshop designed to help you prepare for your God-designed homebirth. You’ll learn what surrendering your birth to Jesus really looks like, uncover subconscious fears that might be sabotaging your pregnancy and homebirth dreams, and connect with other women who are preparing for a Jesus-centered birth experience.
It’s happening October 24th at 12:30pm CST on Zoom, and if you can’t make it live, don’t worry — I’ll send you the replay so you won’t miss a thing.
Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass- https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/f44cfbfcf5
1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
FB 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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 
 

Ep 226//Faith Is Not Certainty: Trusting God When You Can’t See the Outcome (Especially in Birth)

So many women preparing for homebirth tell me, ‘I’m trying to have faith, but I still feel scared.’
They think faith means they have to feel sure that everything will go perfectly.
But biblical faith isn’t about having psychological certainty — it’s about trusting a faithful God even when the outcome is still unseen.
 
Join this episode to discover if your faith has a firm foundation or will crumble at the next uncertain circumstance.
1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
FB 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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 
 

Ep 225//3 Ways to KNOW You're Hearing From the Holy Spirit in Your Pregnancy & Homebirth + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT on the Future of Peaceful Homebirth

In this episode I’m going to give you some big updates about the podcast, and the future of peaceful homebirth going forward as well as 3 ways that you can know you’re hearing from the Holy Spirit. 
 
Make sure to connect with me over on IG @peacefulhomebirth and if you’re preparing for your first homebirth and want to learn how to holistically prepare in a Christ centered way and you’re ready to dive in to planning and preparing. Grab Homebirth Hub. The 8 week course that will equip and train you using neuropsychology, natural medicine and a whole lot of Jesus! 
 
1. Homebirth Hub Course- www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth & @simplymcclain
FB 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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 
 

Ep 224//Spirit Babies, Spiritual Birth, and What We Don’t See

In this episode there is no holding back. Charlie Kirk's assassination woke up something in me that has officially been activated. I'm out for demonic destruction.
So in todays episode:
- I recap what my thoughts are about Charlie Kirk's death
- Recap the amazing Divine Design Homebirth Retreat
- Expose the practice of conscious conception and "Spirit babies" so you can avoid!
 
1. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
2. Homebirth Hub Course- www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth & @simplymcclain
FB 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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
Connect on IG:
@peacefulhomebirth
@simplymcclain
 

Ep 223//Combating Anxious Thoughts & Retraining Your Brain - Chapter 2 of Finding Joy in Pregnancy & Birth

I'm heading to Florida this week for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat  so I'm uploading a training I recorded for inside of my group coaching program, Peaceful Homebirth Collective, as a part of their workshop and homework to do this week.
You too can download the Workbook and do the homework with this episode:
1. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
2. Homebirth Hub Course- www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
 
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
 
 

Ep 222//When Birth Feels Uncertain: 5 Biblical Anchors for the Dark Moments

Have you ever been in the middle of your pregnancy journey and suddenly felt fear wash over you? You know God called you to homebirth, but now you’re questioning everything? Today, we’re going to talk about what to do when the lights go out and everything feels shaky.
 
I took these principles from a recent sermon my pastor gave at church. I was immediately applying them to birth prep and I had to share because I believe these 5 things are what contributed to a peaceful birth despite the spiritual warfare in my mind!  
This is for the woman preparing for homebirth who wants peace, even when uncertainty hits hard.
 
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book
Looking for a faith based, holistic homebirth course that will lead you to the homebirth you've been dreaming of, without all of the New Age woo woo? Want it taught by a Registered Nurse and former Midwife Assistant? Homebirth Hub is the only birth course you will need! 
Homebirth Hub Course Details- www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub
Sponsors-
Araza:
Find Your Shade Here
Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
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! 👈
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book:
https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/