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

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-
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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/
 
 

Ep 221//Homebirth With Scoliosis and How God Was In The Details with Valery

What if your first two birth experiences left you thinking, ‘There has to be a better way?’ That’s exactly where today’s guest, Valery, found herself. A mom to three little boys, Valery’s journey to homebirth wasn’t just a decision—it was a calling.
 
After two hospital births that didn’t feel right, she and her husband began seeking God for answers… and what unfolded is a story of faith, courage, and the beauty of birth as God designed it. In this episode, you’ll hear how prayer guided her every step, how she discovered God’s heart and His nearness in the midst of birth, and why even scoliosis couldn’t stop her from having the homebirth of her dreams.
Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book
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.
 
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 220//Preparing for an OFF GRID Homebirth, Reducing Anxiety about Birth & More with Combat Midwife, Jessica Arlo

Jessica Arno, also known as The Combat Midwife. Jessica is not only a midwife, but also an EMT who has trained military personnel on how to respond to emergencies involving women and children. In fact, she was personally headhunted by the Army to teach combat medics her expertise.
In this episode, Jessica shares her powerful story of advocacy, beginning with her own mom’s near-death experience during a VBAC in the hospital. From a young age, she saw firsthand how the system was failing women, and she knew she never wanted to be part of the medical system that was causing harm.
We talk about the practical side of ‘what if’ scenarios in birth, and Jessica gives some much-needed encouragement for women whose husbands may be hesitant about homebirth. This conversation is going to leave you feeling more prepared, more confident, and more supported in your journey.
 
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
 
Connect with Jessica: 
Website: https://combatmidwife.com
Email: ask@combatmidwife.com
Instagram: @CombatMidwife
YouTube: Combat Midwife on YouTube
Facebook: Combat Midwife on Facebook
X: @CombatMidwife
Telegram: Combat Midwife on Telegram
Discount Code for courses: PEACEFUL 
 
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/
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 "peacefulhomebirth"
 
 
 

Ep 219//How the Lord Answered EVERY Prayer and Redeemed a Traumatic Birth that Involved CPS Harassment with Ellen Cobb

What happens when the system meant to support you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? In today’s powerful episode, you’ll hear the raw and unfiltered birth story of a mama who endured a grueling 43-hour labor that ended not just in trauma—but in a shocking brush with CPS, medical gaslighting, and a provider who bragged about throwing away birth plans.
With meconium in the waters, interventions stacking up, and her voice ignored, this birth experience during the peak of COVID turned her world upside down. But in the midst of this experience she persevered! She is a bright light, and encouragement and she has taken a horrible story and turned it around for His glory!
She shares her redemptive homebirth story and how God answered EVERY SINGLE one of her prayers! His goodness and glory shines through this story!
Meet My Guest:
My guest today is Ellen Cobb. She is an informed, naturally minded, homebirthing, breastfeeding, bedsharing momma who aims to inspire and empower other moms to take charge of their health and wellness for their families. She co-owns a boutique fitness studio, Novo Fitness, in Columbus, Georgia with her sister, is a stay-at-home momma, and also is the CEO of her most recent business, Holistically Healthy, where she works one-on-one with mommas as a Certified Holistic Health Coach. 
Email- holisticallyellen@gmail.com
Announcement!! My friend Madeline and I are hosting the Coping with Contractions masterclass on August 12th at 1pm Cst. In this training you'll learn:
-​​How to reframe pain with Biblical mindset shifts so that you can have truth without the New Age woo woo
-Practical techniques to cope with contractions so you will have tools in your pocket if you start to spiral
-Spiritual and Emotional Prep so that you can have a heart of surrender to the God given design birth and flow with labor.
Half of the spots have already been taken and I want you there!
Click Here to Register Now
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 & Birth Workbook
👉https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
 
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 "peacefulhomebirth"
 

Ep 218//"God's the Midwife, I'm just His Handmaiden" with Midwife Carol Gautschi

Miracle story ahead! This episode with Carol was fascinating! God truly cares about women and the process of birth. 
We are in a time in history where women are realizing the deep need to trust God over their midwife, the medical system, even their own knowledge and intuition. God wants to be invited into ever detail and moment of your birth!
For the midwives out there listening, may you be encouraged that you answer to a higher power than your license, the State or the medical system. Praise Him that you are a vessel to be used by our Almighty Savior and friend. 
I hope this episode encourages you as you prepare for or attend births. To God be the glory.
Connect with Carol:
midwyf@gmail.com 
classicalmidwifery.com
gentlebirths.net
**Get 100Euro of off your ticket to the Classical Midwifery Conference in Crete, Greece when you use the code "PODCAST"
"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.
 
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE DIVINE DESIGN HOMEBIRTH RETREAT:
Kissimmee, FL 
Sept 5th-8th, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & 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.
CLICK HERE TO TRY FOR 7 DAYS FREE
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 "peacefulhomebirth"
 

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.
 
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE DIVINE DESIGN HOMEBIRTH RETREAT:
Kissimmee, FL 
Sept 5th-8th, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & 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 "peacefulhomebirth"
 

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 "peacefulhomebirth"
 
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