Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Journey to VBAC
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| 88.How to Mentally Prepare for the Birth You Actually Want (Even After Trauma) | 08 May 2025 | 00:25:44 | |
This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥 She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences. In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previous births and create a powerful, grounded vision for their next experience — in both pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you’re preparing for a VBAC or simply wanting to feel more at peace with your story, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and inspired to claim your healing. Highlights from this episode: If you’re holding onto fear, doubt, or trauma from a previous birth, this episode will offer you hope and real tools for transformation. 🎙️Connect with Misty Rauscher ⤵️ Connect with me ⤵️ ✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been hoping for? Check out my VBAC community here: The Journey to VBAC Membership 👉 If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear this. 🎧 Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for VBAC tips and special offers! I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen—thank you! | |||
| 87. International Cesarean Awareness Network, who they are and how they can help you on your VBAC journey | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:11:41 | |
I have the pleasure of welcoming the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to share the incredible work they do for VBAC hopefuls and cesarean awareness. Highlights from this episode: 🔥 What the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is and why it matters for VBAC hopefuls I’m so happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. And today, I chose ICAN for you! 🎙️Connect with ICAN ⤵️ Website: https://www.ican-online.org/ Connect with me ⤵️ Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True ✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been hoping for? Check out my VBAC community here: The Journey to VBAC Membership 👉 If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear this. 🎧 Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for VBAC tips and special offers! I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen—thank you! | |||
| 78. Top 3 VBAC Myths Debunked | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:25:20 | |
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it's important to know them 🔥 What to do if faced with these myths and more!!!! Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership waitlist Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free VBAC Myths Guide ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 77. Mistakes to avoid that can affect you having a VBAC or not | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
4 top mistakes and how to avoid them. Grab some paper or open your notes section in your phone so you can write these down! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What you should focus on instead of the outcome of your birth 🔥 Which choices you make that can affect you having a VBAC or not 🔥 What to stop neglecting 🔥 What you need to stop doing so you can have the birth of your dreams 💕 The Journey to VBAC Membership for VBAC hopefuls 💕 Great article on the research I mention about VBAC success rates Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: petra@birthingcometrue.com ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ | |||
| 76. Christina's 4 VBAC's and 1 homebirth story | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:47:19 | |
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it matters who's at your labor 🔥 Education is queen! 🔥 How to be prepared to be supported by strangers in the hospital 🔥 How to choose homebirth vs hospital birth- tips for each *Please note that some links shared may be affiliate links that I could earn a small commission on
Connect with, Guest ⤵️ Instagram: @christinabaltazarphoto, @belly2babyexpo, Website: www.christinabaltazarphotography.com Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 75. Part 2: Lizzy's healing freebirth after cesarean (FBAC) | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:37:18 | |
Get ready to hear Lizzy's transformative freebirth story! If you are not familiar with a freebirth, it is when you give birth typically at your own home without an OB or Midwife. It could be just you and your partner or you and your partner or doula or whoever else you choose to be there. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How to build community when nobody around you supports you 🔥 Self-healing and taking radical responsibility for your birth is more important than it's made out to seem 🔥 How to get clear on your boundaries "Peace on Earth begins at Birth!" Join the waitlist to get notified when The Journey to VBAC community opens so you can get the love and support you deserve! Click here! what's the deal with meconium? Connect with, Guest ⤵️ Instagram: @thelizzymorris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizzymorris123?mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelizzymorris?_t=8q9Snwj2MKk&_r=1 Build Your Dream Birth Blueprint - https://lizzy-morris-the-plus-size-woman-s-advocate.kit.com/e871efd228 Podcast - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lizzymorris Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 74. Part 1: Lizzy's homebirth after cesarean transfer | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
Lizzy had planned a homebirth after her cesarean but plans quickly changed and she was left with more trauma than she arrived with. Understanding the hierarchal birth culture so you can give birth confidently is so key! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 The cascade of interventions is real and can happen to anyone but there are ways to avoid them 🔥 You have more options than you may realize 🔥 If something doesn't feel right or you feel led to something different than what your OB or Midwife are suggesting then it may be a good time to ask questions Lily Nichols' real food book https://amzn.to/3ZDorZf Evidence-based birth episode on Fetal Monitoring Birthing Instincts episode explaining diabetes in pregnancy *️⃣ Skip to 39:40 that's where they start talking about diabetes Connect with, Guest ⤵️ Instagram: @thelizzymorris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizzymorris123?mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelizzymorris?_t=8q9Snwj2MKk&_r=1 Build Your Dream Birth Blueprint - https://lizzy-morris-the-plus-size-woman-s-advocate.kit.com/e871efd228 Podcast - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lizzymorris Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 73. Sabina's empowering Freebirth after 2 cesareans (FBA2C) | 07 Nov 2024 | 01:03:03 | |
Sabina shares her freebirth after 2 cesarean story and she chats about why educating yourself is the key to an empowered birth experience and once a c-section does not mean always a c-section! Your intuition is THE MOST IMPORTANT tool you have and should always be listened to Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What important things you need to talk to your partner about before the birth 🔥 How to set boundaries with family 🔥 Why trusting your intuition is so important Connect with, Guest ⤵️ Instagram: @letsdoulathisvbac Email: Sabina.g.solymar@gmail.com Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 72. What your intuition is and how it can help you on your VBAC journey | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:24:56 | |
In this short solo episode, I explain what intuition is, why it's important to hone it during your VBAC, and how you can easily do this. If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, head to my YouTube channel on Friday to watch it 😜 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com YouTube: The Journey to VBAC Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 71. What VBAC, HBAC, FBAC, VBAMC & TOLAC is | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:18:21 | |
In this shorty solo episode, I give you a quick guide to the most common acronyms you'll hear on your VBAC journey Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 70. Brielle's VBAC in a foreign country with a cesarean rate of 50-90%! | 17 Oct 2024 | 01:03:33 | |
Brielle experienced sooo many barriers on her VBAC journey and she blasted through all of them! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trauma is literally stored in the cells of your body and how you can start facing them in a way that's not overwhelming 🔥 When you feel like you've exhausted all of your options, it might be beneficial to keep trying. You just might find exactly what you didn't know you needed 🔥 Why following your intuition and finding your voice are so important on your journey Connect with, Brielle ⤵️ Instagram: @briellebrasil Email: briellebrasil@gmail.com Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 69. Raquel’s breech homebirth after three cesareans with a bicornuate uterus | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:38:32 | |
Get out your tissues, this one gets emotional! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How previous births can affect you not connecting with your new baby 🔥 How to navigate a system that keeps telling you "no, you can't" 🔥 Tips for how to prepare your partner for Connect with, Raquel ⤵️ Instagram: @lolitasrebellion Email: Raquel@pjdoula.com Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 86. Why I stayed silent in birth and how I finally spoke up and took my power back! | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:23:22 | |
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was easier? That if you just “went with the flow,” everything would work out? I used to believe that too. From my childhood to my first three births, I stayed small, trusting others over myself. But when I found my voice, everything changed—especially in my VBA3C journey. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal speech I gave in person about my journey from silence to self-advocacy. ‼️ Fair warning—the audio isn’t the best! The event was outside, in the middle of a storm, with people moving around everywhere. But I feel the message is powerful, and if you’d rather watch it, you can check it out on YouTube. ⬇️ ✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been looking for? Check out my VBAC community: The Journey to VBAC Membership 🎥 Watch the speech on YouTube here: Click Here 💬 Let’s connect!
More in-person speeches are coming soon—I can’t wait to share more of my journey with you! | |||
| 68. These conversations and rituals homebirth midwife Meaghan suggests are a must to have! | 03 Oct 2024 | 01:03:45 | |
Preparing for your VBAC can go deeper than the physical and mental aspects, it can be rooted in your lineage, as far back as your mom, and your grandma or even further back than that. Take a listen to find out why having hard conversations can be absolutely essential to your VBAC journey. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥Questions to ask your midwife or OB 🔥 Why a homebirth could be your best option for a successful VBAC 🔥 How a doula and midwife differ 🔥 Which aspects of planning a VBAC are most important to focus on 🔥 Why preparing for the postpartum is equally if not more important than preparing for the birth Connect with, Midwife Meaghan ⤵️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan_snider_/ Website: https://meaghansnidermidwife.com/ If you want Meaghan as your midwife click here Postpartum Doula Training October 25-27, 2024 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 67. Alyssa’s precipitous homebirth and how she prepared | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:50:47 | |
Alyssa Frain is a licensed acupuncturist turned full-time stay-at-home mom. She had her first daughter in September 2020, a missed miscarriage in 2022, and a successful HBAC in January 2024. She enjoys helping women take their health back into their own hands by showing them how to tune into their bodies and support it with Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her goal is to empower women to reconnect with their bodies so they can live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Her top 3 tips when preparing for your HBAC 🔥 Why education is so important 🔥 How to have a different birth experience https://www.goodinside.com/book/ https://www.birthingfromwithin.com/ Let me know how this episode has helped you once you're done listening 😊 Connect with, Alyssa ⤵️ Instagram: @wellnessmatriarch Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcometrue.comEmail: Petra@birthingcometrue.comInternational Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! --------------------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 66. How to navigate breastfeeding with IBCLC Alex Wachelka | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:44:23 | |
Breastfeeding is a learned skill, it’s ok if it does not feel natural or easy.
Alex, who is an IBCLC has so much incredible knowledge and amazing tips for you to navigate your journey. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 A brief description of understanding the anatomy of your breasts and why it is how it is 🔥 Common struggles in breastfeeding and how to navigate them 🔥 How you can prepare for breastfeeding in pregnancy 🔥 and so much more! Let me know what you learned from this episode! Connect with, Alex ⤵️ Instagram: @motherhoodbloomslactation Website: http://www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com/ Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 65. Jessica’s 2 HBACS and the importance of unconditional support | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:05:06 | |
Having a supportive team is more important than you may realize. When Jessica didn't have a supportive team she felt like she wasn't being heard or informed. But that all changed for her second and third birth. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trusting your gut instincts is not a gimmick or just a fun saying, it can lead you down the path you were meant for 🔥 Even if you get told No, try again! 🔥 How not processing your previous birth can affect your subsequent births 🔥 The unspoken guilt that may arise after your VBAC Let me know how this episode has helped you once you're done listening 😊 Connect with, Jessica ⤵️ Instagram: @TheVBACmom TikTok: TheVBACmom Connect with me, Petra ⤵️Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 64. Carly's hospital VBAC with lots of advocacy and an AMA | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:02:32 | |
Sometimes you have to put on your advocacy hat more times than you'd like. This definitely was the case for Carly who encountered a not-so-supportive OB while in labor.
Let me know how this episode has helped you once you're done listening 😊
Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/
--------------------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The VBAC Junkie Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/thevbacjunkiepodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thevbacjunkiepodcast and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 63. How to have an informed and confident birth with Doula HeHe | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:49:05 | |
Plans in birth can change and that's okay, knowing what to expect, realizing you have options, and feeling confident in whatever decision you make is of utmost importance. I chatted with HeHe about all of these and she gave us her best tips for making sure your birth unfolds in a way that feels good to you.Some highlights from the episode:🔥 What is causing cesareans🔥 How to avoid a cesarean🔥 How to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum🔥 Questions to ask your pract...
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| 62. Nancy Loeffler's VBAC and grief journey | 15 May 2024 | 00:35:11 | |
Can you imagine having a VBAC over 40 years ago?!Listen to this episode so you can hear Nancy's VBAC story and her experiences with grief and how she helps other's through it now!Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Sticking to your desires even when hospital staff doesn't agree🔥 How planning a VBAC can change you in more ways than you might imagine🔥 Having a VBAC can potentially prepare you for future unexpected life experiences🔥How Nancy helps women prepare for their VBAC and how to handle it...
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| 61. Maternal Mental Health Month, your mental health matters! | 02 May 2024 | 00:20:21 | |
Maternal mental health is a crucial issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives.Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Maternal Mental is🔥 Recognizing the signs of mental health disorders🔥 Places you can get help from🔥 Why it's important to address this issue sooner rather than laterResources from the episode:The episode about postpartum psychosis I talked about: Episode 18: The Invisible Struggle- Navigating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis-Pos...
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| 60. Doula Autumn McLees HBAC story and her 6 important tips for VBAC hopefuls | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:44:52 | |
Contemplating a homebirth after a cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herself. Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Recognizing where our birth fears stem from🔥 6 tips to help you plan for your VBAC/HBAC🔥 How your partner can feel more comfortable and confident with having an HBAC🔥How having a monitrice for your birth can be helpful if you don't want an HBAC but don't want to head to the hospital too early... | |||
| 59. Webster Certified Chiropractor Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski's tips for your VBAC | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
Have you been curious whether you should see a Webster-certified plus perinatal-certified chiropractor?Listen to this episode so you can see how a Webster-certified chiropractor can absolutely help your planning experience as well as your birth and postpartum journey.Some highlights we discussed:🔥 How sharing your previous birth story can help you on your VBAC journey🔥 How a Webster-certified chiropractor on your team is helpful🔥 Dr. Elizabeth's best tips for preparing for your VBAC 🔥 What ot...
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| 85. The hidden link between mineral depletion and having the energy you need postpartum | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
Highlights from this episode: 🔥 The optimal time for testing your mineral levels 🔥 How to make sure you have optimal minerals to help you have more energy postpartum 🔥 Who this test is for and how to utilize the results to help you stabilize your moods and menstrual cycle Connect with Vanda ⤵️ Instagram: @wellness.with.vanda Website: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/ Vanda’s free gift- natural energy guide: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/m4mguide Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com ✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been hoping for? Check out my VBAC community here: The Journey to VBAC Membership ✨ Have questions or an experience to share? DM me on Instagram: @birthing_come_true 👉 If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear this. Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for tips and special offers! Free step-by-step VBAC success guide ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website: www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen, thank you! | |||
| 58. Maria’s Homebirth after cesarean story and her unexpected birth trauma | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:02:35 | |
I think most of us think that if we plan for a homebirth we are free from experiencing coercion, free from feeling unheard, free from experiencing medical rape...It can absolutely be without all of these happening BUT making sure that you have hard conversations with your birth team and your partner about how exactly you want to be supported, what everyone's role is, and what is and isn't acceptable throughout your labor, birth, and postpartum experience can literally change the outcome of yo...
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| 57. Cesarean Awareness Month- How to avoid a cesarean | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:46:02 | |
This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information.Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is 🔥 How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journey🔥 What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareans🔥 10 tips on how to avoid a cesarean✨ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap so you can have a step-by-step guide to planning your VBAC.✨ Reach out to your local ICAN chapter https://www.ican-online.org/find-a-chap...
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| 56. Postpartum expectations vs reality and how to set yourself up for a better experience with Dr. Toya | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:38:29 | |
I think most of us waltz into postpartum without planning how we'll manage our emotions, how we'll stay connected to our partner, or building any type of consistent village to help us.I get it, it's hard to ask for help and also you're so busy planning for your birth experience but dare I say it's more important to plan for your postpartum season even more so than the birth...Have you thought about how you'll prepare your partner or anyone else who'll be helping you on what signs to look for ...
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| 55. Risks, Variations, and VBAC Possibilities with Placenta Previa | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:22:50 | |
Placenta Previa is a subject that is close to my heart because I had it with my second pregnancy.I was never told any information about it other than I needed a cesarean because I could hemorrhage,.I now know that about 90% of placenta previas are resolved by 28-35 weeks!Listen to this episode to get some insight and information you may not have known yet 😉 Can't wait for you to dive into this episode with me! 😃Resources Mentionedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30388184/https://pubmed.nc...
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| 54. Fatima's three homebirth after cesarean journey's | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:43:13 | |
A planned homebirth transfer can happen for various reasons, you'll get to hear Fatima's story of her homebirth transfer and then her 3 homebirth stories after that!We also chatted about mineral depletion and how it can affect your pregnancy and postpartum experience.Fatima is an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on mineral balancing after learning minerals are key to optimal health and deep healing. She has been a toxic-free advocate since 2010 after she was able to get off her antidep...
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| 53. The outcome of your birth does not speak to who you are as a person with Kayla Nettleton | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:40:15 | |
You are more than what happened during your birth! In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla Nettleton who is a licensed therapist who helps women overcome fear, anxiety, and their people-pleasing tendencies.This incredible woman is a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to hear her wisdom and steal her practical tips for releasing your fears and anxieties!Connect with, Kayla ⤵️Instagram: @kaylanettleton_lcswFacebook: kaylanettletonLCSWWebsite: www.kaylanettleton.comEmail: kayla@...
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| 52. Choosing your birth location | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
Depending on your life experiences, perception of birth, or family history you might have had this decided before you ever got pregnant.This is such a deeply personal choice and there is no right or wrong answer. Wherever you feel comfortable is key. 🔑 In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of a homebirth, birth center birth, and hospital birth. This is by no means an exhaustive list but just a jumpstart for you on your journey to deciding where to give birth.Can't wait for you to di...
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| 51. Hospital VBAC with Kaitlin McGreyes creator of BeHerVillage | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:03:31 | |
This episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!!🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first birth where the hospital staff during her labor treated her as if she were a nuisance and you'll find out why her cesarean was actually a welcome opti...
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| 50. Freebirth after 2 cesareans and a special scar with Ashley winning | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:06:03 | |
I had a great chat with Ashley Winning who believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom, and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be.She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to have vaginal births after c-section/ homebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they feel heard, seen & validated while taking the steps to birth their baby their way.Ashley is a VBAC Homebirth Mentor & Guide, Podcaster, and...
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| 49. Trusting birth after cesarean with Dr. Stuart Fischbein | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:18:23 | |
Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based practicing obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai...
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| 84. The danger of 'Going with the Flow' in birth—what no one tells you | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was the easiest path? That if you just "went with the flow," things would work out? I totally get it—I used to think the same way. But what I’ve learned is this: doing nothing is still making a decision. And when it comes to birth, passive choices often default to the system’s preferences—not yours. In this episode, we dive into: 💡 Your silence can shape your birth story just as much as your voice can. ✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been hoping for? Check out my VBAC community here: The Journey to VBAC Membership ✨ Have questions or an experience to share? DM me on Instagram: @birthing_come_true 👉 If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear this. Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for tips and special offers! Free step-by-step VBAC success guide Free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email:Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free VBAC Myths Guide ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website:www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen. Thank you! | |||
| 48. Things I learned from my VBA3C that could help you on your VBAC journey | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:29:31 | |
In this episode, I reflect on my VBA3C journey. I got soooo much more emotional in this episode than I realized I would. I'm typically not that emotional so get ready for some happy tears 🥹 Hope this helps you on your journey!Things gone over in this episode:-The challenges I faced-How it changed me-What I learned along the wayCan't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/✨ Free VBAC Success RoadmapConnect with me, P...
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| 47. Sarah Valladares Positive VBA2C Homebirth transfer | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah about her VBA2C story which I was also so honored to be a part of. ❤️ Sarah is a mom of 3 plus 2 stepchildren. She is a placenta encapsulation specialist in Fresno, California with a passion for offering support to other moms on their postpartum journey.Even though Sarah didn't have her baby at home like she planned, she still felt supported and happy with her experience.✨ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap NOW! ✨ Connect with Sarah...
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| 46. Figuring out if VBAC is right for you | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:31:43 | |
In this episode, I dive into how you might choose to have a VBAC or a repeat cesarean.Things gone over in this episode:-Your why for wanting VBAC -Risks and benefits of VBAC and cesarean-Things that could help you prepare for a successful VBACCan't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃 International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free VBAC Success RoadmapConnect with me, Petra ⤵️Instagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcom...
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| 45. Birth Doula, Hannah Gill's unmedicated hospital VBAC | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:44:11 | |
In the first episode of The VBAC Junkie Podcast, I chatted with my good friend and fellow VBAC mom Hannah Gill who is a wife, mother of two, doula and birth educator, and owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co. She has a passion for VBAC and helping families and doulas navigate VBAC with confidence. Hannah believes women deserve to be respected and supported in their pregnancy, birth, and parenting choicesDoula Tips for VBAC Support: www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/newdoulatipsWebinar: 3 steps to avoid as ...
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| Welcome to The VBAC Junkie Podcast! | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:01:23 | |
🎙️ Welcome to the VBAC Junkie Podcast, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me on this powerful road where I open up about my personal cesarean experiences and my VBA3C journey, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between.In each episode, incredible moms who've experienced a VBAC will sit down with me to share their unique stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. BUT this podcast isn't just for ...
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| 44. How this podcast is changing in 2024 | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:11:29 | |
Lots of changes coming but I wanted to give you a teaser of what's to come starting January 10, 2024!If you follow me on Instagram you already knew this change was coming though 😉 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️Instagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcometrue.comEmail: Petra@birthingcometrue.comDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more empowering conversations and insights on all things birth-related.--------------------------------------------...
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| 43. Why ALL women need pelvic floor therapy with Dr. Sarah Tillay | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:42:28 | |
I had such a great conversation with Sarah, she shared her 2 very different birth stories and her extensive knowledge and recommendations on the pushing stage of labor.You won't want to miss this episode, it's jam packed with helpful tips for your pelvic floor health before and after you give birth! Dr. Sarah Tillay is a board certified physical therapist who is specialized in pelvic health. She is the founder of Floored Pelvic Health & Wellness, LLC. She is passionate about educating wom...
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| 42. Navigating motherhood imperfectly perfect when it feels like you’re “failing” | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:43:57 | |
Before you dive in, I want to let you know that you are NOT failing, you are doing incredible!!I had the honor to speak with Sarah L Smith, she is a mother of 2 girls (4 & 5.5yo) after suffering from PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) that started when she was pregnant with her second daughter, mental health became something very important to her. In the middle of 2020 shortly after her, younger turned 2, she finally felt like she had climbed out from the shells of PMAD and...
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| 41. Non-conventional ways to approach infertility that actually work! | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:33:30 | |
I had the pleasure of talking to Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach.Overview of this episode:Ashley shares her own infertility and how she overcame that How you can approach infertility in a more holistic wayThe framework Ashley uses to help her own clients on their journey Connect with Ashley ⤵️Instagram: @ashley_holmes3202Personal Facebook: Ashley HolmesGroup Facebook: Holistic Fertility CoachWhat yoga Nidra isDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more e...
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| 40. Marlene's inspirational VBA3C story! | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:45:43 | |
This is the story you didn't realize you needed to hear!I chatted with Marlene who is a doula in Hanford, California. She shares her C-section stories and her awww inspiring VBA3C journey!Overview of this episode:How your birth outcome can be influenced on where you give birth and who's thereHow Marlene advocated for herself How Marlene will be serving the community of Hanford in a HUGE way Connect with Marlene ⤵️Instagram: @designed.to.birthWebsite: https://designed-to-birth-...
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| 83. ADHD, Overwhelm & Birth Trauma—How They’re Connected and What to do about it | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:42:27 | |
Owning your VBAC journey isn’t just about physical preparation—it’s about healing from the inside out. Trauma, anxiety, and even ADHD can shape how we experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, often in ways we don’t even realize. If you’ve ever felt tension in your body, struggled with racing thoughts, or carried shame around your past birth experiences, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Joy Acaso, who breaks down how unresolved trauma manifests physically, why anxiety and ADHD feel louder in pregnancy and postpartum, and—most importantly—what you can do about it. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How Trauma Lives in the Body – Understanding why emotional pain often shows up as tension, discomfort, or even chronic pain. 🔥 Joy shares a simple but powerful practice to start processing and releasing stored trauma. 🔥 ADHD, Anxiety, & Motherhood – Why neurodivergent brains struggle more in pregnancy/postpartum and how to work with your brain, not against it. 🔥 How hospital systems set us up to feel like we’re failing, and why it’s not your fault! 🔥 Actionable steps to shift your mindset, break free from overwhelm, and move forward with confidence on your VBAC journey. You don’t have to carry this weight alone. Tune in to learn how to start healing, feeling more in control, and stepping into your VBAC with clarity and confidence. 💛 Connect with Joy ⤵️ Instagram:@joyacaso Facebook: Joy Acaso Coaching Website: https://joyacaso.com/ Email: hello@joyacaso.com Download Joy's free resource: The Calm Within: Tools To Help You Regulate Your Emotions In Stressful Times Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for tips and special offers! Free step-by-step VBAC success guide Free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email:Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! ✨ The Journey to VBAC Website:www.birthingcometrue.com/vbacpodcast ✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thejourneytovbac and @Birthing_Come_True I'd so appreciate it if you'd rate and review this show wherever you're listening from. I'm grateful you've taken time out of your day to listen. Thank you! | |||
| 39. My lonely teen pregnancy and postpartum journey | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:13:07 | |
This is just a snippet into my teen pregnancy and postpartum journey, honestly 18 years ago feels like a lifetime ago and a lot of it is fuzzy or forgotten most likely due to me experiencing so many traumatic things during this time! Here's an overview of this episode:Why it was so lonelyHow I felt like a disgraceThe way I felt so lost and confusedHow this journey has changed me🔥 I didn't dive as deep as I could have but I plan to chat more in-depth when I sit down and interview my mom ...
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| 38. How to be able to afford a birth doula and being off work after giving birth | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:36:21 | |
On today's episode, I had a repeat guest which was Bri of Bd Smith Financial. It was incredible talking to someone who is so incredibly knowledgeable about finances and she makes it sound so easy, even though it sounds like jibberish to me sometimes 😝 As I've said before, Bri is a knowledgeable CPA and Wealth Strategist who is committed to helping families reach financial freedom. Her passion for empowering parents to create generational wealth comes from her belief that everyone deserve...
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| 37. Climbing out of the darkness from birth trauma and PTSD | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:54:29 | |
Today's guest was Brittany Welch . In this chat, Brittany was extremely raw and transparent with both of her pregnancy and birth experiences.Brittany is a teacher and extremely active volunteer for Postpartum Support International (PSI), she is heading up the charge towards gaining more support avenues for our local community and helping sooooo many women with the work she is doing.If you're in the Modesto, California area, don't miss out on Brittany's "Climb out of the darkness" event on Oct...
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| 36. Realistic steps to overcome fear and have the birth experience you’re dreaming of | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:19:13 | |
I consider this a part 2 of the previous episode 😉 Here's an overview of this episode:I’m giving you 15 practical tips for overcoming your fears to accomplish your goalsFear is normal but it doesn’t have to overcome youEven if you’re busy these tips are doableI’ll share some things you may not have thought about that are super effective🔥 If you implement these tips, you CAN overcome your fears! If you'd rather watch this episode, head over to my YouTube channel where I'm going to start u...
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