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Pain Free Birth

Pain Free Birth

Karen Welton

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 76

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In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth. Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and coach who teaches women all around the world how to give birth without pain and fear through her online courses and content.In this show, we geek out about the hormonal physiology of birth, supernatural childbirth, bliss and ecstasy in labor, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and everything in between! Karen interviews women around the world who share their *jaw-dropping* stories of birth at home, in the hospital, and even in the car! She interviews midwives, doctors, and experts in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to share their unique perspectives. We’ve been taught to view birth as scary and traumatic or an “emergency waiting to happen.” In this show, you will discover a whole new perspective of what’s possible in birth.

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#55 | What Every Dad Needs to Know About Natural Birth with Jonathan Welton

mardi 10 juin 2025 • Duration 47:06

In this special Father's Day episode, I’m joined by her husband, Jonathan Welton. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like for dads to walk through pregnancy, labor, and birth—especially outside the hospital system.

From initial hesitations about home birth to fully showing up with unwavering presence, Jonathan shares the fears, surprises, and transformations he experienced through our three unmedicated births. Whether your partner is nervous, unsure of his role, or simply wants to be a great support person, this honest conversation offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement from a dad who’s been there.

Tune in to hear:

  • How to support your partner during a natural or home birth
  • Why your presence matters more than your knowledge
  • How birth transformed Jonathan as a father
  • Advocating in the hospital vs. trusting the birth process
  • Breaking through fear, control, and cultural conditioning
  • How to be your partner’s hero in the birth room
  • What faith, midwives, and ancient wisdom taught him about fatherhood

Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ 
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS 
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ 
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

#54 | God Met Me in Labor: Emily Vondy's Supernatural Birth Story

mardi 3 juin 2025 • Duration 01:21:42

What if your birth experience could be more than just physical—what if it became a holy encounter with God?

In this episode, Karen sits down with Emily Vondy—musician, speaker, content creator, and mama of (now) six—to share the unforgettable story of her fifth birth. From walking through the fear of a pregnancy after loss to experiencing a supernatural encounter with God during active labor in the car, Emily’s story is a beautiful testimony of faith, surrender, and divine joy.

Emily vulnerably shares how God transformed her labor from anxiety and dread into laughter, peace, and profound connection. She opens up about how He met her in her weakness, carried her through transition, and gave her visions that forever changed how she sees Him.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Emily’s Background
02:00 – Pregnancy After Loss & Surrendering Fear
06:00 – Facing Induction and the Mental Battle
10:00 – The Foley Balloon & Labor Begins
16:30 – Praying Through the Fear
25:00 – The Car Ride: Heaven Breaks In
33:00 – Running Up Waves with Jesus
41:00 – Jesus Carries Her
50:00 – Pushing & Arrival of Vivian
56:00 – Naming, Meaning, and Legacy
01:05:00 – This Baby is the Missing Piece
01:12:00 – Joy in Motherhood & Social Media Confidence

Connect with Emily:
Instagram: @emilyvondy
Tiktok: @thevondyfam

Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ 
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS 
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ 
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

#45 | This Mom Coached Herself Through a Pain Free Natural Car Birth - Rae Doescher

Episode 42

mardi 25 mars 2025 • Duration 50:34

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode we’re meeting one of my personal doula clients Rae Doescher to discuss her recent natural car birth

 

We explored Rae’s transformative journey to natural birth, the experience of her labor in the car, and the power of self coaching and spiritual practice leading up to and throughout birth.

 

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

 

CHAPTERS

02:01 The Journey to Natural Birth

04:59 Trusting God in the Birth Process

08:00 The Experience of Labor

11:00 The Decision to Go to the Hospital

14:08 The Car Birth Experience

16:52 The Role of Support During Labor

19:59 Reflections on the Birth Experience

25:01 The Divine Setup: A Birth Story

29:12 The Power of Self-Coaching During Labor

33:10 Trusting the Process: Overcoming Fears in Birth

38:00 The Spiritual Connection in Natural Birth

45:49 Empowering Women: Preparing for Natural Birth

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

CONNECT WITH RAE:

IG Handle: @Raeannadoescher

Watch the car birth video in full https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFRWxrZtFyA/?igsh=MTN3bnI4ZXJiNXVmOA%3D%3D

#44 | Cindy's Remarkable Pain Free Birth in South Korea!

Episode 45

mardi 18 mars 2025 • Duration 01:07:30

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Cindy Park-Jun about her birth story of delivering two babies in South Korea. Cindy is a Korean American mom who lives in South Korea with her husband. 

 

And after navigating IVF pregnancy, she decided to birth in South Korea where they were living at the time in a completely different culture with a language she didn't fully know. She shares how God guided her to a natural birth in a country with one of the highest cesarean and intervention rates in the world. 

 

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course  https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course  https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Cindy's Journey to Motherhood in South Korea

06:05 Cultural Differences in Birth Practices

12:06 The State of Women's Health in South Korea

18:50 Cindy's Birth Experience: A Personal Account

22:11 Natural Birth Experience in South Korea

24:20 Labor and Supportive Partners

27:11 Tools and Techniques for Labor

30:44 The Fast-Paced Nature of Labor

33:05 Decisions During Pushing

36:30 Postpartum Care Practices

39:05 Breastfeeding Challenges and Advocacy

42:11 Advocating for Better Maternity Care

44:46 The Journey of Natural Birth

48:09 Cultural Perspectives on Birth Choices

50:00 Embracing the Birth Experience

56:53 The Power of Support in Birth

01:00:06 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

CONNECT WITH CINDY

#43 | A Pain Free Home Birth and a Transformational Posterior Freebirth

Episode 44

mardi 11 mars 2025 • Duration 01:12:23

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode I have a couple, Jessica and Shane Winnings, who are Pain Free Birth students joining us with their experience of two very different births - both natural home births, but one being pain free and another being a posterior birth. We compare and contrast the birth experiences and talk about the Pain Free Birth teachings as well as a strong sense of faith helped Jessica during both of her experiences.

 

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Pain-Free Birth

02:53 Discovering the Concept of Pain-Free Birth

05:51 The Journey to Home Birth

09:06 Support and Preparation for Birth

11:59 The First Birth Experience

15:14 The Intensity of Labor and Pushing

17:59 The Emotional Experience of Birth

20:52 Postpartum Reflections

24:00 Transitioning to the Second Birth

27:00 Contrasting Birth Experiences

32:10 Navigating Posterior Presentation

34:07 The Birth Experience: Water Breaking and Contractions

36:55 Short and Intense Labor

40:11 The Pain of Labor: A Personal Journey

44:34 Pushing and the Fetal Ejection Reflex

49:24 Choosing Free Birth: A Personal Decision

51:30 Lessons Learned from Intense Births

56:20 Releasing Control and Embracing Gratitude

01:03:08 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

CONNECT WITH SHANE AND JESSICA 

INSTAGRAM: @shane.winnings @jessicawinnings

 

Shane’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WAkDKSAoHbvSl7Z0ZTIhP?si=LsCcUTpsSmOId_B4GsLTMA

 

Shane’s website: 

https://promisekeepers.org/overcomers/

#42 | The Truth About the Natural Birth Debate

Episode 43

mardi 4 mars 2025 • Duration 31:22

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode I have a solo episode for you where I address critics of the pain free birth and natural birth movements and share my mindset around birthing and doula work. I ultimately try to empower you to decide for yourself: Is a Pain Free Birth Possible?

 

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:31 - What is Pain Free Birth?

04:23 - History of Pain Free Birth, Division in Birth Community

09:47 - Removing a Culture of Birth Hierarchy

13:38 - My Faith has Grown from My Clients’ Births

16:05 - The Birthing Mindset I Teach My Students

17:56 - Understanding Physiology Increases Faith

20:19 - Is Pain Free Birth Possible?

22:09 - Challenging Your Belief Systems

24:10 - Defining Our Own Beliefs About Birth

25:14 - Your Birthing Journey

26:09 - Learn How to Have a Pain Free Birth

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

#41 | UNBELIEVABLE 3 Hour Pain Free Birth in a Car - Kira Aho

Episode 40

mardi 25 février 2025 • Duration 34:04

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

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Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!

 

In this episode we’re sharing an incredible 3-hour car birth story with you from Kira Aho

 

We dove into what it was like to give birth in a car, dealing with insurance claims in unique birthing scenarios like that, and spiritual empowerment lessons useful for Mamas in any birthing scenario. Enjoy!

 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Introduction to Kira's Birth Story

01:14 Preparing for a Natural Birth

03:29 Labor Begins: The Journey to the Car

05:52 The Intensity of Labor in the Shower

09:31 Transitioning to the Car: A Rapid Progression

12:30 The Car Ride: A Unique Birth Experience

15:30 The Birth: Catching the Baby

18:06 Post-Birth Reflections and Insurance Claims

20:35 Lessons Learned from a Car Birth

23:28 The Spiritual Aspect of Birth

26:11 Empowerment Through Natural Birth

29:39 Mindset and Preparation for Birth

31:04 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

CONNECT WITH KIRA

  • IG Handle: @Kiraaho_

#40 | Postpartum Diet & Nutrition Tips to Regain Energy - Holly Stein

Episode 41

mardi 11 février 2025 • Duration 01:01:11

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/

 

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!

 

In this episode we’re meeting the creator of Mama Meals, Holly Stein! You can follow Holly on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eat.mamameals

 

We dove into holistic postpartum care with Holly, discussing Mama Meals, the power of nutrition, Holly's own amazing birthing stories and breaking free from diet culture. From Ayurvedic practices to meal services for new moms, we explored how rest, recovery, and support shape a joyful postpartum journey.

 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Introduction to Mama Meals and Holistic Nutrition 

05:30 Empowering Women Through Nutrition and Business 

07:00 Preparing for Postpartum: The Importance of Nutrition 

09:59 Breaking Free from Diet Culture 

13:57 Nourishing the Body: The Role of Fats and Proteins 

15:55 Budget-Friendly Nutrition: Simple Swaps for New Moms 

18:57 Ayurvedic and Eastern Medicine Principles in Postpartum Care 

21:51 Cultural Shifts: Embracing Rest and Recovery 

24:47 Personal Birth Experiences: Lessons Learned 

35:10 Mindset Matters in Birth 

36:31 The Role of Supportive Partners 

38:19 Creating a Normal Birth Experience 

39:10 Confidence Through Experience 

41:21 Embracing the Hard and Enjoying Birth 

42:27 The Impact of Birth on Postpartum 

43:28 Pushing Phase and Its Effects 

45:31 The Importance of Preparation 

47:14 Postpartum Bliss and Support 

49:39 Nourishing the Body After Birth 

50:08 Meal Services for New Mothers 

57:29 Asking for Help and Support

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

CONNECT WITH HOLLY

- IG Handle: @eat.mamameals

- Website: www.mama-meals.com

- Code PAINFREEBIRTH for $20 off first purchase of Mama Meals 

- Free postpartum recipe guide: https://mama-meals.com/pages/resources 

#39 | Healing Through Faith from Loss of Her Baby - Madeline Van Gorp

Episode 39

mardi 4 février 2025 • Duration 01:25:46

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/

Sign up for the Pain Free Birth Doula Mastermind HERE https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/doula-certification-waitlist

 

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!

In this episode we’re meeting Madeleine Van Gorp. This is one of the most redeeming and beautiful pain free birth stories I have ever had the privilege of hearing, but it’s also filled with some very sensitive and painful experiences. If you’re sensitive about listening to content involving infant loss please consider listening with grace to this episode. We explored Madeline’s story of her baby’s bilateral renal agenesis, her decisions on how to handle her pregnancy despite that, including special moments, connecting to her baby through exercise, and her spiritual preparation. We also cover her labor experience including the ultimate passing of her son, Nicky and how it was not a traumatic experience.

 

CHAPTERS

00:50 – Introduction to Madeleine Van Gorp’s story and her baby’s diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis.

00:21 – Madeleine discusses the redemptive and inspirational aspects of her birth story despite the challenges.

02:47 – Receiving the diagnosis during the 21-week anatomy scan and deciding not to do early ultrasounds.

06:36 – The emotional response to the diagnosis and Madeleine's decision to continue her pregnancy.

12:05 – Transitioning from devastation to leaning into faith for strength during the pregnancy.

18:49 – Special moments during pregnancy, including a trip and her connection to her baby through exercise.

31:36 – The emotional and spiritual preparation for labor and delivery.

40:11 – The unique labor experience: focusing on breathing, peace, and connection with her baby.

01:02:11 – Madeleine’s perspective on choosing life and her labor process with a breech birth.

01:05:36 – The birth of her son, Nicky, and the first moments holding him.

01:08:09 – Sharing the peaceful passing of her son and how it was not a traumatic experience.

01:10:24 – The deeply emotional decision to personally transport Nicky to the funeral home and its significance.

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/

Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731

Website - https://painfreebirth.com/

Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

 

CONNECT WITH MADELINE:

 

#38 | Breech Birth with Double Uterus - Sondra Almeter

Episode 38

dimanche 19 janvier 2025 • Duration 01:12:29

Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ 

Sign up for the Pain Free Birth Doula Mastermind HERE https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/doula-certification-waitlist 

 

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!

In this episode we’re meeting one of my personal doula clients Sondra Almeter - I’ve been hounding her to come on the show for a YEAR and she finally did. I’m so excited to share her amazing birthing stories, including a breech vbac birth. We explored Sondra’s transformative journey into motherhood, starting with her first birth's challenges and the vital role of a doula. From informed consent to the "birth high," and even an unexpected home birth, we celebrated every birth's uniqueness and the miracle of unmedicated experiences.

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Sondra's Unique Journey

06:02 First Birth Experience: Challenges and Triumphs

12:02 Finding Support: The Role of a Doula

18:00 The Importance of Informed Consent

23:57 Labor and Delivery: Overcoming Obstacles

29:43 The Importance of Support in Labor

35:51 The Role of the Doula

45:41 The Birth High and Aftermath

52:30 Witnessing Miracles: The Impact of Unmedicated Births

01:01:18 The Unexpected Home Birth Experience

01:06:36 Celebrating the Journey: Every Birth is Unique

 

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

To connect with Sondra on ig:  @s_almeter

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