Is a pain-free birth really possible? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the neuroscience of labor—what actually causes pain, and how your brain and hormones are designed by God to help block it. You’ll learn how to work with your body’s design instead of against it, why fear is the #1 cause of unnecessary pain in labor, and how to create the conditions that make birth calmer, more efficient, and even less painful.

As a nurse, doula, and mom who’s experienced a pain-free birth, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from science and experience about how your brain chemistry, mindset, and environment all shape your experience of labor. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The surprising science behind pain during labor—and why contractions aren’t actually the problem
• How fear and stress hormones can block your body’s natural pain relief system
• The brain’s built-in “pain-killing” design (and how to activate it!)
• Practical ways to reduce pain and tension in labor without medication
• How to rewire your mindset and environment for a calmer, more confident birth
• Why supporting oxytocin and endorphins is key to a peaceful labor

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the three biggest reasons I see birth plans fall apart (and how to fix them before you’re in labor). Drawing from my experience as both a nurse and a doula, we’ll talk about what it really means to have a rightly ordered relationship with your provider, how to restore trust in your body’s God-designed ability to give birth, and why “winging it” can leave you disappointed in your birth experience.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why your provider shouldn’t be the ultimate authority over your birth decisions
• How cultural fear of birth shapes your mindset (and what to do about it)
• Practical ways to strengthen your belief in your body’s God-given ability to birth
• Why “winging it” can lead to regret and what healthy birth preparation really looks like
• How surrender and faith fit into the unpredictable parts of your birth story

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

For this week's podcast, I sit down with Flo, The Catholic Nutritionist — a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and FEMM Instructor — to explore how our relationship with food and our bodies is intertwined with our spiritual lives. Flo vulnerably shares her journey from disordered eating to food freedom and how God redeemed her understanding of nourishment, health, and holiness.

Together, we discuss the beauty of the female body, especially in pregnancy and motherhood, and how learning to care for our bodies can become an act of worship and stewardship. This episode is a must-listen for Catholic women seeking to reconnect their physical health with their spiritual life.

You’ll hear about:

• Flo’s personal story of disordered eating, gut issues, and finding healing through faith
• How pregnancy reflects God’s design of generosity and sacrifice
• Integrating theology and physiology — why grace builds on nature
• Recognizing disordered patterns with food that often go unnoticed
• What true freedom in Christ looks like when it comes to food and body image
• Practical steps to begin healing your relationship with food
• How to see your body as a friend rather than an enemy
• The vital role of prayer and the sacraments in physical healing
• Key nutrition principles for pregnancy — protein, minerals, and nourishment for you and your baby
• A heartfelt message for postpartum moms learning to love their bodies again

Mentioned in the Episode:

Flo’s program: Made Good – a women’s health program integrating faith and functional nutrition

Flo's Instagram: @thecatholicnutritionist

Made Good Podcast – available on Apple and Spotify

Recommended protein powders: Promix and Equip

Book mentioned: Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

Choosing where to give birth can feel overwhelming — hospital, birth center, or home? In this episode, I walk you through the pros and cons of each birth setting so you can make an informed, confident choice that aligns with your values, comfort level, and vision for your birth.

From the high-tech convenience of hospital care, to the homey middle ground of birth centers, to the peace and autonomy of home birth, we’ll cover what to expect, what to consider, and how to choose the option that’s right for you.

This episode will empower you to make your decision from a place of peace, not pressure, so you can feel safe, supported, and ready to welcome your baby in the way that feels best.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

In this heartfelt and fun conversation, I sit down with Laila, host of the Learning to Mom Podcast, to talk about her unexpected journey into motherhood — from an unplanned pregnancy and prenatal depression to finding true joy and freedom as a mom.

Laila opens up about how cultural lies once convinced her that motherhood would ruin her life and how God completely transformed her story. We talk about:

• The cultural lies that distort our view of motherhood
• Prenatal depression and why it’s more common (and misunderstood) than you might realize
• How God used Laila's hardest season to reveal His mercy
• The powerful moment that shifted her from perspective on motherhood from fear to joy
• How to respond when society (and even other moms) speak negatively about motherhood
• The importance of community, discernment, and choosing joy daily
• Practical ways to enjoy motherhood more including boundaries, mindset shifts, and letting go of guilt

This conversation will encourage any mom who’s ever felt unprepared for motherhood, struggled with shame or depression, or simply needed a reminder that motherhood is sacred, sanctifying, and truly good.

Connect with Laila:
Instagram: @learningtomom.podcast

Listen: Learning to Mom Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

This week, I answered some listener submitted questions on topics ranging from postpartum prayer to creating a birth plan. 

Whether you’re a brand-new mom, expecting your first baby, or planning your next birth, I hope you'll walk away with peace and confidence in your current season.

Questions answered: 

Postpartum prayer life: What does prayer look like in the early months of motherhood? How can you stay spiritually grounded when your time and energy feel stretched thin?

Pregnancy nausea: Does your overall health affect how sick you feel in pregnancy? What can you do before and during pregnancy to minimize nausea naturally?

Creating a birth plan: What’s truly important to include, and how do you make one without overcomplicating it?

Midwives and spirituality: What should you do if your home birth midwife is into New Age or “weird” spiritual practices?

Delivering the placenta: Do doctors really tug on the cord, and is it safe to let the placenta come out naturally?

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

This week, I'm chatting with Ashley, the voice and heart behind @anourishedmother on Instagram, to dive deep into what it means to nourish yourself as a mother: body, mind, and spirit.

Ashley shares her journey from veganism to nutrient-dense living, the lessons she learned through her home birth experiences, and how her postpartum seasons shaped her philosophy on nourishment and radical self-responsibility. Together, we explore what true support looks like for women after birth, how food and minerals play a foundational role in healing, and why slowing down is so vital in a culture obsessed with productivity.

We also talk about:

• The wisdom of cravings in pregnancy and postpartum
• How stress, rest, and community shape recovery after birth
• Practical ways to honor your physiology in postpartum even when circumstances are less than ideal
• The hard but freeing truth about stepping into motherhood as a new identity
• Why Ashley believes motherhood is a legacy—a transmission of values and strength to the next generation

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Follow Ashley on Instagram: @anourishedmother
• Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols (book recommended in the episode)

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

This week on the podcast, you’re getting something extra special—a module from The Holy Confident Birth Course! 

If you’ve been wondering what the course is all about, this episode is your chance to experience it firsthand. Inside the course, I walk Catholic women through a Christ-centered approach to preparing for fertility, pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. And today, you’ll hear one of the actual teachings straight from the program where I break down the anatomy of the pelvis, optimal positions for pushing, and what this means for you as you prepare to deliver your baby. 

This is just a glimpse of what’s waiting for you inside The Holy Confident Birth Course. With 10+ modules, handouts, and bonus content packed full of Biblical encouragement, physiological wisdom, and practical preparation, the course is your roadmap to a holy, confident, and grace-filled birth.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

When labor slows down, it can feel discouraging, frustrating, and even lead to unnecessary interventions. This week, I’m breaking down the two biggest culprits that stall labor—and how you can prepare for and prevent them.

Drawing from my experience as both a nurse and a doula, I’ll share:

• The two scenarios I see most often when labor stalls
• Why fear (sometimes hidden or subtle) can disrupt your body’s natural labor flow
• How baby’s position plays a huge role in keeping labor moving
• Practical strategies to protect your birth space, support your body, and work with your baby’s positioning
• Steps you can take during pregnancy to minimize stalls before labor even begins

Mentioned in the episode:

• Spinning Babies: for optimal fetal positioning

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

Today I'm sharing my personal reflections on unassisted birth  (or “freebirth"). This is a topic many in the natural birth community are curious about, and one that I’ve been asked to expand on. 

We’ll talk about:

• What unassisted birth really means (and what it doesn’t).
• Why some women are drawn to it and the risks to consider.
• The balance between trusting God’s design and acknowledging we live in a fallen world.
• The role of trained professionals, safety, and the value of postpartum support.
• Why having the right birth team and community matters deeply to the birth experience.
• The importance of taking this decision to prayer and seeking God’s guidance for your unique journey.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education