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This week on the show, I welcome back Phoebe as she takes us inside the powerful story of her third birth. After a hospital birth that left her emotionally shaken, and a second birth that brought deep, village-supported healing, Phoebe’s journey with her third pregnancy asked something different of her: a full-bodied surrende

Despite preparing consciously on every level, Phoebe found herself caught in the swirl of expectation and a subconscious need to control how and when her baby would arrive. But birth, as it always does, had other plans

What unfolded was a slow, sacred unravelling - a lesson in letting go. From prodromal labour that dragged on for days, to mounting external pressure, and a final quiet moment of surrender in the bath, this story beautifully captures the truth that often, the only way through is to release the reins and trust the unfolding.

Her son’s surprise breech freebirth at home became a moment of deep remembrance - that birth cannot be managed, only met.

Show Notes:

Instagram: @djphoebesnowflow

Listen to Phoebe's previous birth stories HERE.

S3 EP92: Phoebe Snow Leo - Hospital Birth / Interventions / Homebirth

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Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal stories and not medical advice. Always consult your care provider for guidance specific to your journey.

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Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Julie as she walks us through her two hospital births.

Her first pregnancy unfolded during one of the most uncertain times. Between navigating mandates that didn’t align, early pregnancy bleeding, and fear planted during her 12-week scan, Julie found herself on shaky ground. After declining multiple inductions, she went into spontaneous labour just shy of 42 weeks - only to discover her baby was posterior, bringing on relentless, intense contractions without rest. Though sheer exhaustion eventually led to an epidural, Julie avoided further intervention and used movement and intuition to her advantage - reminding us that even when medical help is called in, there’s still space to honour your body and your birth.

By the time her second baby was on the way, Julie was on a mission to do things differently. She immersed herself in powerful birth stories, refined her preparation, and reconnected with her body on a deeper level. During the pushing phase, Julie experienced an intuitive sense that something wasn’t quite right - her baby felt stuck, and progress wasn’t unfolding as expected. What followed required deep trust, inner strength, and powerful advocacy. Her daughter was born with a tight triple cord wrap and, although stable, needed a moment to land. When hospital staff prepared for separation, Julie’s midwife mother stepped in - picked up the baby herself, placed her directly on Julie’s chest, and held that boundary with the team. Skin-to-skin was protected, NICU admission was avoided, and Olivia began feeding shortly after.

This is a story of maternal instinct, the power of support, and what becomes possible when a woman is both trusted and surrounded by people who know her strength.

Show Notes:

Instagram:

• @julieleahunter

Books:

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth 

Courses:

• Calm Birth Course

Podcasts:

• The Great Birth Rebellion

Other Mentions:

• Dr. Lily Nichols - Prenatal/Postpartum Dietitian

Mentioned in this episode:

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

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Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

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Today’s episode follows the unfolding of Isabel’s journey - a woman who has walked through the fire of transformation with each birth she’s experienced.

Her first child was born within the structured walls of a hospital, a beginning shaped by uncertainty and the quiet realisation that something vital was missing. 

Her second arrived in the stillness of the forest - a freebirth that called her to trust her body in a way she never had before. 

And her third, a surprise breech born into water, became the deepest surrender of all - a birth that cracked her open and rewrote everything she thought she knew.

This is a story of becoming. Of leaning into birth as teacher, mirror, and medicine… and coming home to herself in the process.

Show Notes:

Instagram:

• @isabel.pilling

Birth Affirmations & Meditations:

• PBA Sacred Birth Affirmations Track
• PBA Journey With Intentions Track
• (Used by Isabel throughout her pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.)

Podcasts:

• The Life Stylist Podcast with Luke Storey - episode featuring Janice Barcello
• Free Birth Society Podcast

Books:

• Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed
• (Find it on Booktopia / Amazon / your local bookstore)

Postpartum Support:

• Blissful Herbs Tinctures
• (Placenta Release, After-Pain Ease, Stop Bleeding)

Breastfeeding Support Tools:

• Silverette Nursing Cups (Silver Nipple Cups)

Mentioned in this episode:

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

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Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

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Emergency caesarean after a 36-hour labour with a 5kg baby… to a 2-hour homebirth in the shower.

In this episode, Lucy shares the two wildly different births that shaped her — from heartbreak and healing after her first birth, to the fast, instinctive homebirth of her second baby.

A powerful story of trusting your body, doing the inner work, and rewriting your birth experience on your own terms.

Show Notes:

Homebirth doula: @greer__rose
Pregnancy pilates: @noosapilatesclass
Pregnancy aqua aerobics: @noosapregnancyaqua
Pregnancy yoga & women’s circles: @mamasoul_rituals
Acupuncture & breathwork: @thegrovenoosa
Massage & postpartum care: @blossomsandhoneybees
Chiropractic care: @noosafamilychiro

Online support:
Birth debrief & prep: @coreandfloorrestore
Nutrition: @thenaturalnutritionist
Mentoring & mindset: @emmamaidment_

Mentioned in this episode:

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ellêna, who shares her two births at home - each unique, each powerful in its own way. From once believing that birthing outside the hospital was unthinkable, to birthing both her babies at home, Ellêna's journey is full of moments that highlight how much birth can teach us - not just about our bodies, but about what it means to back ourselves completely.

She reflects on the strength it took to advocate for herself during her first labour - an experience that taught her to trust her voice and stand firmly in what she knew she needed. That inner knowing became her anchor as she navigated a tailbone injury during her second pregnancy, and a labour that defied expectations. With surges that remained spaced apart, she was left questioning what was really unfolding, until her baby arrived in the most peaceful way.

Through it all, Ellêna story is a beautiful reminder that birth isn’t about control - it’s about trust.

Show Notes:

Instagram: @ellenaaa

Resources: She Births

Mentioned in this episode:

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

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This micro episode dives into one of the most underrated tools for pregnancy wellness - morning sunlight. Learn how just a few minutes of natural light each morning can regulate your hormones, improve sleep (for you and baby), and elevate your mindset for birth.

I also share a calming breathwork practice to pair with your morning ritual, taken straight from her upcoming eBook Trusting the Journey 🌞✨

A small shift with a powerful ripple effect.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia

Today, I’m joined by Elise, a Scottish-born mother who used the power of visualisation and intentional preparation to create the birth she had always dreamed of. From watching home birth videos to mentally rehearsing her labour each night, she approached birth with deep trust in her body and the process.

Despite battling hyperemesis throughout her entire pregnancy, Elise never lost her excitement for becoming a mother. When labour began, she leaned into everything she had practiced, surrendering to each wave with confidence. Her water birth was everything she had envisioned - intense, empowering, and deeply transformative.

In today’s episode, Elise shares how mental preparation shaped her birth, the tools that helped her through labour, and the unforgettable moments she shared with her mother, who flew from Scotland to be by her side as she welcomed her daughter earthside.

Show Notes:
Instagram: @elisecox

Hypnobirthing: @flowbyemma

Accpunture: @melissachiversacupuncture 

Pilates: @mode.pilates 

Photography: @irisandme

Other Resources: The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast

Mentioned in this episode:

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia

Today’s guest, Grace, shares her incredible journey through motherhood, from becoming a first-time mum at just 21 to now preparing for the birth of her third baby. 

In this episode, Grace takes us through her two beautiful birth centre experiences - one with a tiny, slow-to-arrive firstborn and another with a fast, intense labour that brought her a 4.2 kg baby. She opens up about navigating pregnancy loss, overcoming fears passed down through generations, and the process of turning inward - learning to trust herself more deeply as she prepares for this next birth.

While she’s still on that journey, working through doubts and the unknowns, Grace’s reflections remind us that birth isn’t just about bringing a baby earthside - it’s about discovering ourselves in the process.

Show Notes:

Instagram: @graciee_madalene

Yoga: @pamelawalker.yoga

Mentioned in this episode:

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia

Today, we’re joined by Kassie - mother of three, small business owner, and the creative force behind Milk and Poppy, a mum-and-baby brand that grew from her own motherhood journey. Kassie’s birth experiences have ranged from a hospital induction to an unassisted home birth, each one shaping her deep trust in the body’s innate wisdom.

Her first birth, an induction at 42+ weeks, was a positive experience at the time, but left her feeling unheard and overwhelmed. Her second, a 4.5 kg baby born in the water, was an empowering, intervention-free birth, yet the aftermath of hospital-based care once again left her feeling disrupted and vulnerable. By her third pregnancy, she knew she wanted something different, leading her to plan a home birth, where she experienced birth on her own terms - no interventions, no tearing, just trust in her body and baby.

In this episode, Kassie shares the lessons she’s learnt across her three births, and we explore how interventions can shape not just your birth experience, but also your postpartum recovery and transition into motherhood.

Show Notes: 

Instagram: @milk_and_poppy

Midwives: @homebirth_with_helen

@thebondimidwife@the_mindful_midwife_au

Photographer: @hausofpeakephotography

Exclusive Discount: Kassie is offering 15% off everything at Milk and Poppy with the code POSITIVEBIRTH. Shop here: www.milkandpoppy.com.au

Mentioned in this episode:

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Today, I’m joined by Olivia as she takes us through her three vastly different birth experiences.

Her first birth unfolded into a cascade of interventions, ultimately ending in a cesarean - an experience that opened her eyes to the realities of the mainstream birth system. Determined to do things differently, she planned a homebirth for her second.

Olivia soon came to realise that hiring a private midwife and having a homebirth doesn’t automatically guarantee a fully supported, hands-off, undisturbed birth. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, a midwife’s past experiences or concerns can shape the space. In Olivia’s case, a call for an ambulance was made out of fear, disrupting what she had hoped would be an undisturbed birth. She describes this as an experience even more challenging than her cesarean.

For her third birth, Olivia reclaimed full autonomy, stepping into her power to freebirth her baby at home on her own terms. This is a journey of awakening, resilience, and reclaiming birth - one that challenges perceptions and sparks deep reflection.

Show Notes:

Instagram: @growing.our.homestead

Find The Right Midwife - download your question guide HERE.

Mentioned in this episode:

Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball

Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order.

Esfera Designs

Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.

Positive Birth Australia