Empowered Birth, Love, and Life

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Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean our culture always makes it easy.

In this conversation with Lactation Counselor Andrea Haskins, aka @instinctualmothering, we take a deeper look at the forces, messaging, and misinformation that can make breastfeeding harder than it needs to be. We talk about the influence of formula companies, the often-conflicting advice given to new mothers, the pressure and fear surrounding infant feeding, breastfeeding beyond infancy, and why so many mothers lose confidence in their own instincts.

This is a conversation about education, empowerment, and helping mothers feel informed enough to trust their bodies, their babies, and their God-given intuition.

Follow Andrea at https://www.instagram.com/instinctualmothering/ and https://www.instagram.com/socialboob/ and  join the fight by following  https://www.instagram.com/radical_moms_union/ and their substack https://radicalmomsunion.substack.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaf21B7abWWaZw_9U_kHYaxVCxLu7Grns2Uk8JhWe4UkPFtono5uVRi96tGKlA_aem_R7ZB15EO0ahQ1_BfprX3FQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

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I found Travis Stroud—AKA @Doula.Dude—about four months ago, and I remember thinking, YES. More men need to hear this.

Travis is changing the conversation around birth by doing something incredibly important: educating husbands about their role in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Because Dad isn’t supposed to be a spectator in the room.

He can be her protector.
Her advocate.
Her steady presence.
Her encourager.
Her partner in understanding what’s happening to her body and her baby.
And, in so many ways, a doula for his own wife.

I truly believe Travis has a God-given mission in the work he is doing. His content is not only incredible—it challenges men to get curious, get educated, and actually show up for the birth of their children.

And our conversation was SO much fun. We talked about what it looks like for husbands to support undisturbed physiological birth the way God designed it, how they can protect the birth space, and what it means to become an incredible advocate for their wife and baby—even when they choose to birth in a hospital.

My hope is that this conversation inspires more husbands to stop thinking of birth as something that is simply happening to their wife…

…and start realizing that they have a powerful role to play.

Men, this one is for you.
Mamas, send this to your husband. 

Let’s raise a generation of fathers who are informed, present, courageous, and ready to protect the sacred work of birth.

Travis, thank you for saying what needs to be said and doing the work God has called you to do. 

Things discussed in this podcast

Alfavedic podcast and information

https://alfavedic.com/

Weston A Price Conference 2026 is in October this year if anyone is interested! 

https://www.wisetraditions.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=415527510&gbraid=0AAAAADiY3lrhgLBQNgP74Mtx6Fc2OtlfZ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw79nUBhCgARIsADSHka3NBSTzAsFGCAdNZq07r-U8ZebkxbQ0CIeaQhA9jSxZAKdto3g4XE8aAj2aEALw_wcB

Rudolf Steiner Books 

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Dr. Tom Book 

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This full-body somatic meditation is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate deep trust in the wisdom of your own body. Created for both men and women, this guided practice uses intentional breath, gentle body awareness, and nervous system regulation to help you move beyond fear, outside opinions, and mental overwhelm so you can discern what feels truly right, aligned, and authentic for your conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. As you learn to regulate your body through breath and somatic connection, you create the conditions for greater peace, clarity, resilience, and confidence—not only in your birth experience but in every area of life. When your nervous system feels safe, your inner wisdom becomes easier to hear, allowing you to make decisions from a place of grounded presence rather than fear.

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In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Dr. Sherri Tenpenny to discuss vaccines, faith, and the importance of approaching health decisions from a biblical perspective rather than a place of fear. Our heart behind this conversation is not condemnation, but education and discernment — encouraging parents to seek wisdom, ask questions, and better understand how God intentionally designed the human immune system. We explored how fear-based messaging and propaganda have deeply influenced new parents, often pressuring families into decisions without true informed consent or confidence in their God-given intuition. My prayer is that this episode inspires families to step out of fear, pursue truth, and remember that faith and wisdom can coexist when making decisions for ourselves and our children.

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is a globally recognized leader in exposing vaccine dangers and medical corruption. With over 50,000 hours of research spanning more than 25 years, she was one of the first medical professionals to sound the alarm on vaccine risks, paving the way for many of today’s voices in the medical freedom movement. Her relentless dedication to uncovering the truth behind public health policies, pharmaceutical influence, and vaccine-related injuries has made her one of the most sought-after educators and speakers in the field.

 Dr. Tenpenny's links 

Vaccine Courses : https://shoptenpenny.net/collections/full-v-course-collection

Tenpenny Files Podcast: https://drtenpenny.com/category/the-tenpenny-files-podcasts/

Dr. Tenpenny's Substack: https://drtenpenny.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busydrt

X:https://x.com/busydrt

Book Recommendations:

Zero Accountability In a Failed System:https://amzn.to/4wuQjx0

Vaccines Amen: https://amzn.to/4dHOKEp

Dissolving Illusions: https://amzn.to/4wpQrOt

Bodily Matters:https://amzn.to/4dK6D5u

The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: https://amzn.to/3QZMArb

Turtles All The Way Down: https://amzn.to/3RlqCPh

Vax_Unvax: https://amzn.to/43lZoL2

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In this episode, I sit down with my client Claire Stewart, who shares her journey through birth trauma after her first home birth—an experience marked by a typical cascade of interventions initiated by her midwife when she went past 42 weeks, ultimately leaving her feeling disempowered and disconnected from her body. Like so many women after midwifery abuse, Claire found herself questioning whether she could trust anyone in the birth space and began contemplating freebirth as a way to protect her autonomy. What unfolded instead was a deeply redemptive birth supported by a sovereign, loving licensed midwife and myself as her doula, where everything happened on Claire’s time, with full informed consent, autonomy, and reverence for her authority. Surrounded by support that honored her intuition and choices, Claire experienced an empowered, physiological birth—one that didn’t require doing it alone, but rather being fully held, heard, and respected. This conversation powerfully illustrates that autonomy is not about who you hire or don’t hire—it’s about always remaining in charge of your birth.

Claire's Website -https://www.clairestewartnutrition.com/

Instagram - @ClaireStewartNutrition

Email- [email protected]

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At a recent women’s church event, I witnessed something that left me—and many others—feeling drained instead of uplifted. What was meant to be an empowering brunch turned into hours of trauma purging, with story after story of pain shared without hope, healing, or Christ at the center. In this episode, I’m unpacking why this approach is not only disempowering but dangerous, especially in faith-based spaces, and how true empowerment comes when we root our testimonies in Christ, speak life, and leave women feeling filled—not emptied.

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Krystle has been working as a physical therapist for over 13 years and has treated hundreds of pregnancy and postpartum patients at her clinic, Empower Movement. Everything she has learned in those years has been poured into creating Expecting and Empowered - a resource that she now recommends to ALL of her pregnant and postpartum clients. As she loves to say, “motion is lotion”- movement during these physically demanding years sets you up for a smoother journey. Expecting and Empowered allows her to continue growing her passion for helping women to have a smooth pregnancy and a safe recovery. She marries her PT experience with her personal experience of being a 3x C-section mom to empower women across the globe to live stronger, healthier lives. 

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Last episode, I dove into The Perfect Storm with Dr. Tony, and now I’m thrilled to go even deeper into nervous system work—this time through the lens of the perinatal journey with the incredible Dr. Allie Wright, a passionate PX Doc who’s changing the world one nervous system at a time. 🌍💥

To my absolute delight, Dr. Allie revealed that they are launching a perinatal care program—AHHHH! 🙌🏼 I could scream I’m so excited!! This is the kind of preventative, transformational care our world needs.

Imagine supporting women and their partners during conception and pregnancy by helping regulate and prepare their nervous systems for birth—this is how we help prevent The Perfect Storm before it ever begins. 💫

This conversation is filled with hope, science, and practical tools for anyone on the journey to parenthood. The work Dr. Allie and PX Docs are doing is truly next-level and I cannot recommend visiting a PX Doc office enough.

🌀 Find a PX Doc near you: https://pxdocs.com/px-docs/

Dr. Allie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralliewright/

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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tony Ebel, renowned chiropractor and host of the Experiencing Miracles podcast. We dive deep into the foundational role of nervous system regulation in our babies’ healing and lifelong health. Dr. Tony explains how a dysregulated nervous system—often rooted in maternal stress during pregnancy and birth trauma—can impair vagus nerve development, leading to a cascade of issues in gut health and beyond. While vaccines and heavy metals can play a role, the real starting point is deeper: it begins with the nervous system. Dr. Tony has been a leader in educating families about the transformative impact of chiropractic care, particularly through his network of PX Docs-approved offices across the country, dedicated to healing from the inside out. This episode is one you won’t want to miss—please listen and share with anyone who needs to hear this message of hope and healing.

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 BIO 

My name is Emily Stanwyck. I am a mom of three, a wife, a birth doula, a birth doula trainer, and birth educator. I began my journey into the birth world through fitness as a BIRTHFIT Coach and still am a practicing BIRTHFIT Coach. Through my work with moms in the gym, I learned about birth doulas and was instantly curious and felt drawn to this path. I took a doula training course in September of 2014 and my journey into the birth world began and I have never looked back! 

            I was so lucky to be introduced to the birth world before becoming a mother myself. Learning about the transition into motherhood from the perspective of a maiden was so valuable, I learned so much. Being called into birth work is truly that, a calling. I felt this urge from my heart to be of service to women and mothers from a young age, I just needed education and the tools to help me grow my business into a sustainable model. 

            I became a mother myself in 2018 and used a midwife for a beautiful and empowered home birth. Since my first son was born, I have had two more wonderful home births and cannot speak more highly to the power of arming yourself with birth education and birth rights before you enter the birth of each of your children. As a doula and educator, this is the foundation of how I support my clients, I make sure they are fully informed of what’s available to them in terms of birth preferences and in terms of informed consent for any intervention she may face.

            In the last 10 years I have attended over 60 births and am learning more and more every day and it is my joy and passion to be able to share these learnings and experiences with women who desire to walk this path into the birth world as well!

A fantastic birth prep course https://www.emilystanwyck.com/birthfit-prenatal-series

If you want to become a doula and take Emily's course sign up here! https://www.emilystanwyck.com/become-a-doula

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