Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. I’ve gone on to have 3 more HBACs and helped several women do the same. On this podcast I will teach you to: ✅ Overcome birth trauma by taking your thoughts captive ✅ Release the fear of the unknown ✅ Practice surrender and find joy in the plan God has for you ✅ The beauty of physiological birth ✅ How to ride the waves of contractions ✅ Actually enjoy your postpartum experience I can’t wait to help you have a redeeming, peaceful, powerful, spirit-filled homebirth! Because this experience will help prepare you for a thriving motherhood! HBAC, VBAC, C-Section, Homebirth, Birth Planning, Homebirth Preparation, Motherhood, Christian, Spirt-filled, Holy Spirit, Alternative Health,Herbalism, Midwifery, Freebirth, Authentic Midwifery, Birth Keeping, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Healing, Overcoming Birth Trauma, Birth, Natural Birth
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Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
27 min
Hi and welcome back! Today I’m sharing part 2 of Kimberly Spencer’s interview on neurolinguistics and how what we say affects the way we birth. This episode will cause you to question your beliefs no matter what they are. We also sneak in a quick conversation for all of you entrepreneurs out there. Did you know birth and business have a lot in common? I can’t wait for you to hear this episode!
Connect with Kim:
Website: https://crownyourself.com
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Mar 2, 2021
Mar 2, 2021
26 min
What are your words saying about the beliefs you have about birth? Could your words be influencing outcomes? Join Kim and I today for PART 1 as she shares her empowered birth story and shares her knowledge on neurolinguistics!
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders build their empire and stand out boldly in their full potential. Her work has been featured on The CW, ESPN, Netflix, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, CNBC, and Forbes.
SHOWNOTES:
https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep48
Connect with Kim:
Website: https://crownyourself.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownyourselfnow
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crownyourself/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crownyounow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkimspencer
Instagram: https://instagram.com/crownyourselfnow
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer
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Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/crownyourself
Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/crownyourself
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/
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Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
34 min
Many lessons were learned during my second homebirth after cesarean (HBAC). Elyse Marie taught me things I never would have learned without this experience.
Listen along as I share her story to the public for the first time since her birth! I process through the lessons learned and I hope you find encouragement!
There is nothing special about me to be able to have a blissful birth, I'm just a woman who respects the birth process and trusts my intuitive abilities to birth a baby.
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Dec 21, 2020
Dec 21, 2020
34 min
I’m thrilled to share this episode with you today, mostly because it’s not one that is normal in the sense that I’m interviewing a man on the show! I got to speak with author of the book Welcome to Fatherhood David Arrell.
David Arrell is an Author, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Men's Coach currently living in Colorado Springs, CO. He is passionate about coaching men on how to more fully embrace and embody healthier modes of masculinity, especially through the powerful modalities of partnership and parenting. His most recent work in this area is the book Welcome To Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood, better known as WTF.
David and I had an engaging conversation and I promise this is on you're going to want to pass onto your man to help him feel confident in his support role through pregnancy, labor and postpartum!
Connect with David:
www.welcometofatherhood.com
Email: david@welcometofatherhood.com
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Dec 7, 2020
Dec 7, 2020
21 min
Birth Trauma is unfortunately not uncommon. One reason I started this podcast was to expose some reasons birth trauma has become normal and even celebrated. Having experienced birth trauma myself, it's something that comes up during every pregnancy. I've gotten proficient in working through it and not letting it control my thoughts, emotions or decisions.
I want to share some things about birth trauma specifically with you that I hope you find helpful. Whether you have experienced birth trauma in the past or are wanting to avoid trauma for future births this episode is for you! I will give you a disclaimer that if you are close to having a baby this may not be the best time to listen if you are easily triggered.
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Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
28 min
I had dreamed about having a homebirth when I was young. I believed it was something that would be beautiful and empowering and yet for my first I choose to birth in a hospital. What held me back? I believe that there are 6 main reasons people choose not to have a homebirth. What one is holding you back? Or has held you back in the past?
Listen to this episode and see what one resonates with you!
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep44
Connect with me!
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
Schedule a birth planning session: bit.ly/birthprepsession
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Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
20 min
Today’s episode I want to take you through my second trimester and hopefully give you some insight into what it was like and some things I’ve learned this time around. My goal for these types of episodes is to be vulnerable with you and share practical things that I’ve learned. We need more stories of the realities of pregnancy. So let’s get into this candid episode!
**This episode isn't meant to be taken as medical advice. It is meant to give you a starting place on where to research supporting your body as you go through the pregnancy journey.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep43
Connect with Aly:
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
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Oct 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
30 min
Have you planned for your postpartum as much as you have your birth? It is a mistake many first time moms make. Postpartum is a sacred time that is so important when it comes to bonding, healing and rest. Don't miss out on your best postpartum!
Tune in and listen to Monique and I have a conversation on the importance of postpartum and practical ways you can start thinking about and planning for your postpartum!
Connect with Monique:
IG: @wholisticbirthservices
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IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
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Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
27 min
Have you ever wondered why there are women who would hire a photographer to attend during such a private occasion? Have you seen pictures of birth and considered hiring one for yourself?
My friend Jamie Leigh Miller came on the show once again to share her passion of photographing births! You're not going to want to miss it. We dive into the mission behind this type of photography, some common questions and how to choose the right photographer for you!
Make sure to go back and check out episode 21 for the first time Jamie dropped some birth knowledge! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-birth-podcast/id1496953110?i=1000474281610
Schedule your 60 Minute Birth Planning Session by going to bit.ly/birthprepsession
SHOWNOTES:
Connect with Jamie:
IG: @jamie.leigh.miller
Website: jamieleighmiller.com
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Website: www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com
Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
22 min
Undisturbed Birth seems to be the unicorn of a birth story. Most women want it but they don't think they can achieve it. This episode will go over the definition of undisturbed birth and give you some practical ways to set yourself up for an undisturbed birth both at home and the hospital.
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep40
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