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

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
 
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Connect with Aly:
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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:
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Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH
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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 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/
 
 

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
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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
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"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:
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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"