Pain Free Birth

By Karen Welton

In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth. Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educa

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July 15, 2025#60 | What Hospitals Get Wrong About Breech Birth with Dr. Victoria Nicole Flores, MD OB/GYN
Can you really have a safe breech or twin birth at home? What if your OB told you yes?
In this powerful episode, Karen sits down with Dr. Victoria Flores, a Southern California-based home birth obstetrician who specializes in breech and twin births. After decades inside the hospital system, Dr. Victoria made a radical shift—leaving behind a broken model to fully support women outside of it.
From childhood, Victoria was fascinated by breech birth. But after 20+ years in the medical system, the soul-crushing grind took a toll on her health and spirit. Now, she’s taken the reins of Dr. Stuart Fischbein’s legendary practice and brings her unique intuition, deep knowledge, and unwavering belief in women’s bodies to every birth she attends.
Tune in to hear:
The spiritual and intuitive shift that led Dr. Victoria to leave hospital birth behind
What she really sees inside the birth canal (hello, x-ray vision)
Common myths vs. medical truth around breech birth safety
Why head entrapment is often used to scare women out of vaginal breech
The #1 reason most OBs won’t support breech births—even if they can
What qualifies someone as a good candidate for breech or twin home birth
A shocking 11-hour wait between twin births
A radical story of a triplet home birth you’ll never forget
Connect with Dr. Victoria: https://victoriamdbirthing.com/
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Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
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1h 6min
July 08, 2025#59 | Birthing a Breech Baby against all Odds with Lauren McEnulty
In this episode, Karen sits down with holistic birth doula and mom of two, Lauren McEnulty, as she shares her incredible story of planning and executing a successful vaginal breech birth. Despite being pressured into a C-section by her original birth center and rejected by multiple providers, Lauren stayed true to her intuition and her baby’s needs.
She shares the emotional and physical toll of trying everything to flip her baby—including spinning babies, acupuncture, and moxibustion—only to later discover that her baby’s short cord and positioning made flipping impossible. After being dismissed by her original providers, Lauren sought out a breech-trained midwife over an hour away and finally found someone who believed in her.
This episode is a beautiful testimony of maternal instinct, perseverance, and the truth that women’s bodies are capable of birthing breech when supported by the right providers.
Tune in to hear:
How Lauren navigated the emotional and physical stress of learning her baby was breech
What she tried to flip her baby naturally, including spinning babies, acupuncture, and moxibustion
The moment her providers gave up on her—and how she refused to give up on herself
How she found a breech-trained midwife after being turned away by multiple birth centers
The powerful moment she discovered why her baby never flipped
Her labor experience, from water breaking in a hotel to giving birth surrounded by support
A vivid, hands-off breech birth story that was calm, safe, and deeply affirming
Her advice to moms navigating a breech diagnosis and how to find the right provider
Connect with Lauren:
https://www.waves-doula-care.com/
Watch Lauren's birth video (TW: Graphic Content)
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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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46min
July 01, 2025#58 | Birth after 40 with a Supernatural Home Birth Under The Stars with Lindsey Cantu
What happens when your water breaks at 36 weeks—and your midwife legally can’t attend your birth?

In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen Welton interviews Lindsey Cantu, a chiropractor, doula, and founder of BirthFit, who shares her incredible story of navigating an unexpected early labor, trusting her body, and giving birth outside under the stars in a peaceful, unassisted birth.

Tune in to hear:
How Lindsay got pregnant naturally at 40 after years of waiting
What most women misunderstand about training during pregnancy
How to support the pelvic floor for birth and postpartum
Why strong doesn’t mean tight—and why softening is vital
How movement, breath, and nervous system connection prepare you for labor
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Website: https://birthfit.com
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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
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52min
June 24, 2025#57 | First-Time Mom Has a 4-Hour Home Birth Pain Free - Brenna's Supernatural Birth Story
In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen welcomes first time mom Brenna Burkins to share her extraordinary 4-hour pain-free home birth story. What makes Brenna’s birth so remarkable? Not only was it her first baby, but she labored with joy, laughter, and zero pain after intentionally preparing—spiritually, mentally, and physically—for a supernatural birth experience.
Brenna opens up about the moment she first believed pain-free birth was possible, after hearing a testimony that challenged everything she’d been taught about childbirth. From there, she immersed herself in faith-building resources like Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize and partnered with her husband in prayer and belief.
Tune in to hear:
How Brenna rejected fear from the start of her pregnancy
Her experience using Scripture and worship music as labor tools
What happened when pain began to creep in—and how she stopped it through prayer
The moment she felt the fetal ejection reflex and her body took over
Laughing during pushing (!!) and the overwhelming joy when her son was born
Why this birth radically impacted her faith, her confidence, and her identity as a mom
Resources Mentioned:
Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Brenna’s labor worship playlist
Karen’s worship playlist for labor
Watch Brenna’s birth video on Instagram
Connect with Brenna:
@brennaburkins on all platforms - instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, + Pinterest
Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE
Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE
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32min
June 17, 2025#56 | A Divine Pain Free Birth After 4 Years of Waiting with Lauren Leonard
In this episode, Karen sits down with Lauren Leonard—ER nurse, mental health advocate, and former NFL cheerleader—who shares her miraculous and deeply personal journey from infertility and generational birth trauma to a pain-free, supernatural birth marked by worship, surrender, and divine intimacy.
After four years of trying to conceive and a lifetime of hearing her mother’s traumatic birth story, Lauren never imagined she’d one day experience a birth that felt euphoric, empowering, and completely God-ordained. But that’s exactly what happened.
Tune in to hear:
Lauren's experience growing up with fear around natural birth—and what changed her mindset
The miracle timing of getting pregnant during her mother’s heart transplant journey
How the Pain Free Birth course gave her the tools to walk through labor in peace
Her supernatural, pain-free hospital water birth and the power of surrender
The emotional intimacy and spiritual transformation she experienced with her husband
How birth reshaped her relationship with God and her view of femininity
The unexpected ways her partner showed up powerfully because of the Partner Prep course
How birth became the foundation for deeper trust, parenthood, and postpartum healing
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Connect with Lauren:
@laurenmleonard_
@outlastaudio
Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE
Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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57min
June 10, 2025#55 | What Every Dad Needs to Know About Natural Birth with Jonathan Welton
In this special Father's Day episode, I’m joined by her husband, Jonathan Welton. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like for dads to walk through pregnancy, labor, and birth—especially outside the hospital system.
From initial hesitations about home birth to fully showing up with unwavering presence, Jonathan shares the fears, surprises, and transformations he experienced through our three unmedicated births. Whether your partner is nervous, unsure of his role, or simply wants to be a great support person, this honest conversation offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement from a dad who’s been there.
Tune in to hear:
How to support your partner during a natural or home birth
Why your presence matters more than your knowledge
How birth transformed Jonathan as a father
Advocating in the hospital vs. trusting the birth process
Breaking through fear, control, and cultural conditioning
How to be your partner’s hero in the birth room
What faith, midwives, and ancient wisdom taught him about fatherhood
Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE
Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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48min
June 03, 2025 #54 | God Met Me in Labor: Emily Vondy's Supernatural Birth Story
What if your birth experience could be more than just physical—what if it became a holy encounter with God?
In this episode, Karen sits down with Emily Vondy—musician, speaker, content creator, and mama of (now) six—to share the unforgettable story of her fifth birth. From walking through the fear of a pregnancy after loss to experiencing a supernatural encounter with God during active labor in the car, Emily’s story is a beautiful testimony of faith, surrender, and divine joy.
Emily vulnerably shares how God transformed her labor from anxiety and dread into laughter, peace, and profound connection. She opens up about how He met her in her weakness, carried her through transition, and gave her visions that forever changed how she sees Him.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Emily’s Background
02:00 – Pregnancy After Loss & Surrendering Fear
06:00 – Facing Induction and the Mental Battle
10:00 – The Foley Balloon & Labor Begins
16:30 – Praying Through the Fear
25:00 – The Car Ride: Heaven Breaks In
33:00 – Running Up Waves with Jesus
41:00 – Jesus Carries Her
50:00 – Pushing & Arrival of Vivian
56:00 – Naming, Meaning, and Legacy
01:05:00 – This Baby is the Missing Piece
01:12:00 – Joy in Motherhood & Social Media Confidence
Connect with Emily:
Instagram: @emilyvondy
Tiktok: @thevondyfam
Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE
Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE
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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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1h 22min
May 27, 2025 #53 | How This First-Time Mom Had a Peaceful Breech Home Birth with Tayler Magee
What if you were told your baby was breech—and you still gave birth at home, unmedicated, and without fear? In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Tayler Magee shares how she dismantled years of fear around childbirth, trusted God's design for her body, and delivered her breech baby at home as a first-time mom.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Her mindset shift: “Your body births even in a coma”
05:01 – From fear of birth to home breech birth
13:18 – How she dismantled fear & found faith in God’s design
18:15 – “I chose not to tell anyone—protecting my peace”
28:25 – Going into labor early & her peaceful home environment
34:00 – Mastering the rhythm of contractions without fear
36:59 – Transition & vocalizing fear: “I’m afraid”43:18 – The pushing stage: “It felt like reverse vomiting”
47:00 – Breech baby born—calm, powerful, and fast
50:00 – The power of shutting off your brain and trusting your body
54:45 – Tips on choosing providers, preparing mentally, and creating safety
Connect with Tayler:
www.taylershealthhub.com

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1h 1min
May 20, 2025 #52 | A Pain Free Hospital Birth with First Time Mom Stephanie Okori
Licensed therapist and faith-based coach Stephanie Okori joins Pain Free Birth to share her two radically different but equally powerful birth stories—one a pain-free, unmedicated hospital birth that stunned the staff, and the second a spirit-led C-section that defied fear and overflowed with peace.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
05:20 – From Paralyzing Fear to Unshakable Faith
11:50 – Labor Begins: “God Spoke to Me in the Bathroom”
14:46 – Worship, Breath, and Rhythm: How She Labored Without Pain
18:23 – Hospital Arrival at 10cm—And Still No One Believed Her
23:18 – The Pushing Stage & Reclaiming Her Power
36:18 – A Very Different Second Birth: God in the C-Section
43:04 – Postpartum Miracles: Breastfeeding, Healing, and Grace
Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE
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49min
May 13, 2025#51| The Truth about Breastfeeding, Birth Interventions and Tongue Ties No One Told You - Rachael Austin
In this episode, Karen sits down with Rachael Austin, RN, IBCLC—an internationally recognized midwife and head educator for the Thompson Method of Breastfeeding—to unravel some of the most misunderstood parts of the birth-to-breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or recovering from a rough start, this episode will open your eyes and give you confidence to trust your body—and your baby.

Timestamps:03:29 – How Birth Interventions Affect Breastfeeding05:08 – Nipple Pain & Outdated Breastfeeding Techniques06:05 – How Pitocin & Epidurals Disrupt Oral Function09:02 – Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t Working10:19 – Bottle Design & Breastfeeding Confusion13:13 – Colic, Reflux & Overfeeding Explained15:31 – Can You Overfeed a Breastfed Baby?23:30 – Retraining Baby to Breastfeed After NICU/Interventions24:07 – Proper Latch vs. Common Mistakes30:17 – The Truth About Newborn Weight Loss & IV Fluids33:29 – Mastitis, Oversupply & Nipple Trauma46:35 – Tongue Ties, Lip Ties & Misdiagnosis51:09 – The Tongue Tie Surgery Boom (900% Increase?)57:11 – Postpartum Mental Health & Maternal Burnout Get 50% OFF the Thompson Method Birth & Breastfeeding Course:https://thompsonmethod.com/painfree
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