What do you do when you're in the middle of your third pregnancy and a hate group forms to threaten your life?

In this Season 9 premier, I sit down with my husband—and third-time guest—Jonny, for a raw and real 40-week wrap-up.

We share honestly about what this year has demanded: deep growth, hard decisions, and the very real emotional weight of being publicly attacked while stewarding this freebirth movement.



We talk openly about our major fails in business and community building, our shift towards the private sector, and how we’re preparing to welcome our third baby at home while holding our family steady.

You’ll Learn:

• What it feels like to navigate a pregnancy marked by nausea, migraines, and total slowdown
• The story behind Jonny quitting his 6-figure job and choosing to stay home to live as an "intact" family.
• Why their attempt to build a private school in rural North Carolina failed despite major investment
• The surprising link between moving during COVID and outgrowing their super rural life five years later
• What happens when you face a smear campaign and community fallout while running a business
• How pregnancy became a catalyst for burning down what no longer fit their family and business
• How Emilee chooses to question her inherited stories around scarcity and overwhelm in motherhood and walk a new path

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[09:38] Pregnancy as a catalyst for change, growth, and burning down what no longer serves

[29:22] Shifting from conventional jobs to a home-based family life for balance and connection

[50:14] Starting and ultimately closing a private school in rural North Carolina after major investment and challenges

[01:03:03] ​​Realizing rural life no longer fits their family and beginning to reassess their future

[01:14:29] Facing a hate group and smear campaign while pregnant and running a business

[02:00:26] Preparing for a third freebirth and Jonny’s role in supporting birth and postpartum

Resources Mentioned:

The 40 Week Wrap Up: Host Emilee & Her Husband Share Their Journey | Spotify or Apple

The 40-Week Wild Pregnancy Wrap Up with Emilee & Jonny (Round 2) | Spotify or Apple

A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas | Books

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas | Books

MatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI) | Program

The Lighthouse Membership Group | Website

The Complete Guide to Freebirth | Program

Free Birth Society YouTube Channel | YouTube

Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.