5 years ago I had radically been changed by the experience of a redemptive and healing homebirth and I knew that my story would help others. I also knew that others had stories to share that needed to be heard. A huge part of my preparation was listening to positive stories so I wanted to created a platform where Jesus followers could come and hear birth stories full of miracles, answered prayers and fill them with hope that if it can happen for one woman it can happen for her too!

I have had some amazing guests on from Dr. Sarah Buckley, Dr Stu, Abbie Halberstadt, Hannah Crews, Chelsi Jo, Bethany Beal and over 100 other amazing women who shared their birth story with us. This has been quite the journey and I can’t wait to see where the next 5 years brings us.

In today's episode I'm going to go over the TOP 5 episodes and pull the lessons I've learned out of them!

Top 5:

#5 Ep 52//She Produces Life with Bethany Beal

#4 Ep 168//First Time Mom Homebirth Story | This was All I knew with Olivia White

#3 Ep 68//Maternal Physiological Changes that Lead to a Functional Labor Experience and the Importance of Nutrition with Dr. Sarah Thompson

#2 69 The Medical System: Helping or Harming Women with Dr. Stu  Fischbein, MD

#1 70 Bailey’s Birth Story- Becoming Empowered and Confident About Your Birth

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IG- @peacefulhomebirth

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Homebirth Course:

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

What if your first birth left you feeling defeated—but your second birth completely redeemed the experience? That’s exactly what happened for today’s guest. After an unexpected C-section with her first baby and a long age gap before her next pregnancy, she knew she had to take a different path.

Connect with Amanda:

IG- @sweethomevanilla

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IG- @peacefulhomebirth

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Discount Codes:

Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN

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Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

Homebirth Course:

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Today, I have a truly special guest, Mariah, whose journey to homebirth has been anything but ordinary. Like so many of us, she carried a deep dream in her heart—a longing to welcome her baby at home, in peace, in God’s perfect design. But as she soon discovered, surrendering that dream would be just as important as holding onto it.

Questions answered in this episode:

-What is surrender and how do I do it?

-What happens if I want a homebirth but my husband doesn't?

-Does God actually care about birth?

Connect with Aly:

IG- @peacefulhomebirth

**DM "strategy" to grab a FREE messaging day with me to get all of your homebirth questions answered!**

FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

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Discount Codes:

Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN

My Fav Make Up:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

Homebirth Course:

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Courtney, a Registered Nurse, came on the show today to share her 2 homebirth stories. She came on the show today, real and raw. If you want the NON romanticizing, reality of what can happen at a homebirth and hear how midwives are well equipped to handle many of these "what if" scenarios then this is the episode for you!

In this episode you will hear about:

- homebirth transfer

- homebirth induction

-big baby

-resuscitation 

-shoulder dystocia

and it's all summed up together with God's goodness, presence and provision during difficult labors. 

Connect with Courtney:

IG: @mama.bird.wellness

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IG- @peacefulhomebirth

**DM me to grab a FREE messaging day with me to get all of your homebirth questions answered!**

FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

Click to apply to be on the show!

Discount Codes:

Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN

My Fav Make Up:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

Homebirth Course:

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Can you imagine a State where midwives aren't allowed to attend homebirth? What would women do if midwife access was not available? Well this is the scenario women are living in the State of Nebraska, and a group of midwives and moms are here to make a change.

How to get involved:

Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/ffddd533-1d0a-4e3f-b1b7-448026848ff0

Email signup to get updates: 

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/email-list-signup

NCPMA Tshirts ($10 is donated to NCPMA): https://nebraska-cpm-alliance.printify.me/

Senator contact sign up:

 https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A45AEA62BA7F4C25-54204087-find

How to video for submitting written testimony: https://youtu.be/TyHwk_CxsOM?si=vNT7fhmXBfhPsQyd

Bill landing page where you can read the bill and submit testimony: 

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58922

Connect with Aly:

IG- @peacefulhomebirth

Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy

FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

Click to apply to be on the show!

Discount Codes:

Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Imagine being a single mom, freshly navigating a breakup, and moving halfway across the world—all while pregnant with your first child. That was Jeanie’s story. She’d always had a quiet interest in homebirth, but it wasn’t until life brought her back to the U.S. that a dream once hidden began to surface—a dream that would change everything.

At first, the idea seemed impossible. Even her dad had serious concerns. But Jeanie couldn’t shake the calling God had placed on her heart. She stepped out in faith, and what unfolded next was nothing short of transformational—for her and for those closest to her.

Connect with Aly:

IG- @peacefulhomebirth

Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy

FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

Click to apply to be on the show!

Discount Codes:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Head's Up! We talk about Orgasms, Pleasure, Sex and more in this episode! It may be one you want to listen to with out little ears around!

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome a special guest, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, an internationally recognized childbirth educator, doula, filmmaker, and the author of Orgasmic Birth. Debra is on a mission to transform the way we view birth—from something to be feared to something to be celebrated. She believes that birth can be powerful, intimate, and even pleasurable. Yes, you heard that right: birth can be pleasurable.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to have an "orgasmic birth," how to create an environment that supports a positive and empowering birth experience, and how to reframe the fear-based narratives so many of us have been taught about birth. Debra also shares practical tips for preparing your mind and body for labor, ways to strengthen the bond with your birth partner, and how to trust yourself and the process of birth.

Connect with Debra:

https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/

https://www.facebook.com/obirth

https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

FREE Guide to you Big OBirth- https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-big-o/

Connect with Aly:

IG- @peacefulhomebirth

Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy

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Click to apply to be on the show!

Discount Codes:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Enjoy this 5 minute homebirth visualization exercise that will keep you focused on Christ as you prepare for your birth. Use this tool to rewire your brain for less fear and more confidence in your homebirth journey.

God gave us a wonderful imagination to help orient our brain to creative ways to get the dream He has for us. When we keep our eyes on Him miraculous things start to happen.

Connect with Aly:

IG- @peacefulhomebirth

Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy

FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

Click to apply to be on the show!

Discount Codes:

Get 10% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Have you ever said something like:

"Birth is so scary!"

"I would love to homebirth but there are no midwives..."

"I had ___________ happen at my last birth so I could never birth at home."

Our experiences impact our thoughts and feelings. In today's episode I will explain our our brain was designed to work and how it could be working against you and your desire to have a homebirth.

Email me to get more information about Dr. Stu coming to Omaha for Reteach Breech! ---> [email protected]

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Discount Codes:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

Connect with Aly:

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Birth control and family planning is a tricky and controversial conversation. There are so many different opinions and it is quite personal. I’m so thankful to have my guest, Bekah Yawn on the podcast again to have a conversation about options through a Biblical perspective.

Bekah Yawn has worked with dozens of women and couples nationwide to empower them in their fertility health. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and graduating top in her class in FEMM certification, she is well respected in the fertility education community. As a FEMM teacher and certified Hormone Coach, she can help any woman learn magnitudes about her body and how to support it naturally through utilizing her FEMM Hormone Harmony program.

We are going to break down some of the common options for birth control women are considering these days and an alternative and natural approach to preventing or spacing out pregnancies if you so choose.

Schedule your Free Birth Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/peacefulhomebirth/birthstrategy

Discount Codes:

Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"

Connect with Bekah:

www.fertilitysetfree.com

IG: @bekah.yawn

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IG- @peacefulhomebirth

FB- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth