Bare Birth

Birth is raw, powerful, and deeply transformative. We spend months preparing for the moment we meet our baby, carefully choosing where and with whom we’ll give birth. But how do we know we’re truly aligned with our birth team? What happens when we trust our bodies but need others to trust them, too?

Today, we sit down with Bree Varela as she shares her journey from hospital to home birth, the importance of feeling supported, and the deep work of preparing not just for birth—but for everything that comes after

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As mothers, we prepare our bodies and minds for the intensity of labor, but what about the unseen struggles—the heartbreak of miscarriage, the emotional weight of fertility challenges, and the recovery that extends far beyond birth? How do we nourish not just our babies, but ourselves, through the ups and downs of this journey? 

Today, we dive into these questions with Tiffany, a dietitian and mother of two, as she shares her story of resilience, unmedicated birth, and the power of nutrition in conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.

You can find Tiffany over @toddlerdietitiantiff on Instagram where she shares helpful tips, delicious recipes, and more! She runs a small group coaching program called Nourished Littles that's for toddler moms seeking guidance on how to feed their toddler a balanced diet, support their relationship with food, prevent/reverse picky eating, prioritize their own nutrition as a mom, and learn how to streamline meals for the whole family! 

Also, check out Tiffany's Weekly Meal Plans delivered directly to your inbox! (Use code NOURISH20 for 20% off!)

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As mothers, we are told to listen to the experts, but what happens when we become the experts of our own births?

In this episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, Mikayla Smith shares her journey as a military wife, nurse practitioner, and health coach. She discusses the importance of maternal health and its direct impact on children's well-being, emphasizing the need for women to prioritize their health. Mikayla shared her transition from a hospital birth to a Christmas home birth and the significance of informed consent and education in her birthing process. 

Mikayla share her wealth of knowledge and offers personalized health coaching for women over at Mikayla Smith Wellness! She believes women deserve better wellness care and support in creating healthy habits to feel their best - not accepting this idea that we have to be exhausted, run-down, and feeling terrible just because we are moms or women. She has a heart for young moms and aspiring moms who want to be healthy despite challenging seasons. Her goal is to help women find realistic wellness habits that support your body from the inside out. You can find her on instagram @mikaylasmithwellness or on her website https://www.mikaylasmithwellness.com/

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In the inaugural episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, I share my own journey into motherhood and the inspiration behind creating a supportive community for mothers seeking empowered birth experiences. I'm going to tell my very first birth story and how I went from a conventional hospital birth mindset to embracing midwifery care and unmedicated birth. My first birth was a water birth in a birth center and, while there are some things I would do differently, I am truly grateful for this first birthing experience! 

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