We prepare for birth with careful plans—choosing our providers, envisioning how it might unfold, and hoping to stay grounded in our values when the time comes. But what happens when the plan shifts? When a transfer becomes necessary or when we find ourselves advocating for our birth preferences in an unfamiliar setting? In this episode, Kara shares her powerful journey from a birth center to the hospital, from surrender to strength, and the sacred moments that made her story unforgettable. Her reflections offer deep insight into what it means to stay present, worshipful, and empowered through the unexpected.

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In this week's episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, I chat with Madison Huntley—a doula and mama of three—about her transformative birth journey.

From a difficult hospital birth with her first, to healing through home birth with her second, and finally experiencing true joy and peace in her third, Madison shares the raw, real, and redemptive moments that shaped her into the mother and birth worker she is today.

We talk about the power of support, education, and faith in birth, and how the right people and preparation can completely change the experience. If you've ever wondered if healing after a hard birth is possible, or you're preparing for a home birth of your own, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

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Motherhood is a journey full of shifts—between pregnancies, between births, between the version of yourself you were and the one you're becoming. We prepare for the moment of birth, but what about everything else? The learning curve of postpartum, the pressure of feeding a growing family, and the medical choices that come with age and experience? In this episode, we hear from Heather—a pediatric PA, dietitian, and mama of two with one on the way—about her transition from hospital to home birth, the power of trusting her body, and how maternal health, nutrition, and informed decision-making shape her motherhood journey.

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We spend so much time planning for labor—creating birth plans, hiring doulas, envisioning how it will all unfold. But what happens when birth throws in a few surprises? When early warning signs shift our plans and unexpected challenges arise mid-labor? For Sydney, concerns around possible preeclampsia led her to ease into a gentle hospital induction around her due date. And while her labor brought its own intensity—including a moment of shoulder dystocia—she still walked away feeling empowered, supported, and deeply grateful for her unmedicated birth experience. In this episode, Sydney shares her journey through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, reminding us that even when birth isn’t perfect, it can still be powerful.

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Many of us spend so much time preparing for birth—but what about what comes after? The way our bodies feel, the energy (or lack of it), the depletion that so many mothers experience but few talk about? 

In this episode, we hear from Kate Hill, a mother whose journey into unmedicated birth started with her husband’s curiosity and grew into a deep passion for holistic health. She shares her experience with three natural births, the role chiropractic care played in her journey, and why she’s so passionate about supporting moms in the often-overlooked postpartum season.

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Birth has a way of shaping us in profound ways. For Britta Parker, her first birth during the height of the pandemic left her feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and in need of healing. But her story didn’t end there — it became the beginning of something beautiful.

In this week’s episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, Britta shares how she transformed her fears and emotional weight from her first birth into strength, confidence, and purpose for her second. Through intentional preparation, supportive providers, and trust in her body, Britta experienced a deeply empowering unmedicated birth with her daughter Ella.

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Birth has a way of unfolding in ways we never quite expect. We plan, we prepare, we trust—but what happens when labor stretches on longer than imagined? When home feels right, but a hospital transfer becomes the next best step? Today, we sit down with Meagan Johnson, a home birth doula and birth photographer, as she shares her long labor, peaceful transfer, and the power of surrendering to the birth journey—wherever it may lead.

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Birth is never a one-size-fits-all experience. Each journey brings new lessons, challenges, and moments of transformation. But what happens when birth doesn’t go as planned? When complications arise, or past experiences shape our fears and hopes for the next? 

Today, we sit down with Joy Rhodes - mom of three, photographer, and pastor's wife, as she shares her journey through three births—navigating a natural hospital birth, a medically complex pregnancy and scheduled C-section, and achieving a powerful VBAC with her third—while reflecting on the resilience, support, and joy that carried her through. 

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Birth is raw, intense, and often full of the unexpected. We prepare as much as we can—mentally, physically, and spiritually—but what happens when labor unfolds differnetly than we imagined? When unexpected complications shift our plans? When birth demands more surrender than control? 

Today, we sit down with Bree Figgins as she shares her powerful journey into motherhood, home birth, and the deep emotional, mental, and physical work of birth preparation and postpartum recovery. Like many mothers, Bree faced fears about childbirth and hesitancies about motherhood, but she was determined to approach birth with confidence and trust. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience of mothers.

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Birth is one of the most intense and transformative experiences a woman can go through. We spend months preparing—learning, planning, and surrounding ourselves with the right support. But what happens when labor is over and the real work of motherhood begins?

How do we navigate the unexpected challenges of postpartum—the sleepless nights, the struggles with breastfeeding, the shifts in our relationships? Today, we sit down with Anna Taggart-Minnahan as she shares her journey to an unmedicated birth, the power of preparation, and the realities of postpartum recovery.

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