The Unmedicated Minded Momma

By Toni

The Unmedicated Minded Momma is a podcast sharing real birth stories that highlight physiological birth, deep preparation, and the mindset of women who choose to trust their bodies and their God-gi

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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

The Unmedicated Minded Momma episodes:

July 30, 2026Why this Physician Assistant Chose Unmedicated Birth|Kelsey's Story of Trusting God & Transformation
In this episode, I sit down with Kelsey, a physician assistant whose medical training gave her knowledge—but whose faith gave her the confidence to trust God’s design for birth.
We talk about why she chose to pursue an unmedicated birth, how surrendering control deepened her trust in the Lord, and the incredible transformation that motherhood has brought to her life.
Kelsey also shares practical wisdom for preparing for labor, including what helped her mentally and physically, her favorite pushing tips, and why the right support team can make all the difference.
One of my favorite parts of this conversation is the story of her friend who acted as her doula—who also happened to be a pregnant. Watching Kelsey’s birth became a turning point for her friend, who went on to have her own unmedicated redemptive birth.
It’s a beautiful reminder that birth stories ripple outward. When women witness what’s possible, they begin to believe it’s possible for them too.
Chapters
03:19 Discussing Birth Stories and Podcast Introductions
08:02 Deciding on an Unmedicated Birth
11:13 The Importance of Education and Preparation
18:41 The Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy
20:05 Onset of Labor and Hospital Arrival
26:03 Monitoring and Decision-Making in Labor
29:17 Preparing for Labor
30:33 The Onset of Labor
32:20 Active Labor and Pushing
33:47 The Birth Experience
37:37 Postpartum Experience
41:08 Motherhood Transformation
47:01 Advice for Unmedicated Birth
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services

Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
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45min
July 16, 2026She Went Into Labor on Induction Day| Brittnee's Redemptive Unmedicated Birth
Brittnee joins me to share the story of her two very different birth experiences.
With her first baby, she hoped for an unmedicated birth but felt pressured into a Christmas time induction, leading to the intervention cascade, an epidural, and a difficult recovery.
Pregnant with her second, she knew she wanted something different. She hired a doula, prepared her mind and body, and learned to trust physiological birth. After surrendering and scheduling an induction for 41 weeks, she went into spontaneous labor the morning of her induction.
Although her birth included an unexpected shoulder dystocia and her baby required neonatal resuscitation, it was still the redemptive experience she had hoped for. Even more surprising was how different her postpartum recovery felt—more peaceful, empowering, and healing than her first.
Chapters
00:00 First Pregnancy and Unmedicated Birth Decision
06:55 Induction and Epidural Experience
14:25 Desire for Unmedicated Birth in Second Pregnancy
16:01 Hiring a Doula and Pregnancy Preparation
18:08 Choosing a Provider and Late Pregnancy Anxiety
22:26 Natural Labor Onset and Home Labor Experience
25:38 Rapid Arrival at the Hospital
26:28 Arrival at Triage
27:43 Miscommunication about Dilation
28:39 Challenges with Laboring Positions
30:14 Decision to Break Water
33:25 Complications during Pushing
34:46 Immediate Postpartum and Resuscitation
39:37 Postpartum Recovery and Impact on Motherhood
42:50 Encouragement for Unmedicated Birth
44:46 Transition from Teaching to Virtual Work
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Brittnee:
Instagram-Brittnee
TikTok-boughtitfrombritt
Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES
Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.
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40min
July 02, 2026The Hospital Didn't Change-Her Mindset Did: Knowledge is Power for Unmedicated Birth| Fierce Lizzie
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite voices in the birth word, Lizzie Bolliger, founder of Unmedicated Academy (@fiercelizzie), for a conversation about what it really means to prepare for birth.
Lizzie walks us through each of her three hospital births, sharing how she went from relying on grit and determination to experiencing true confidence and ownership in birth. We talk about why education changes everything, how to advocate within the hospital system, and why birth has the potential to become a powerful initiation into motherhood.
In this episode we cover:
Lizzie's three variations of unmedicated hospital birth stories
The difference between white-knuckling birth and feeling truly empowered
Why knowledge is one of your greatest birth tools
Hospital advocacy without fear or conflict
Practical ways to prepare for a physiological birth in a medical setting
How preparation creates freedom—not rigidity
The portal of motherhood and how birth can shape the way we enter it
Encouragement for moms planning an unmedicated hospital birth
Whether you're expecting your first baby or preparing for another birth, this episode will leave you feeling more equipped to trust your body, understand your options, and walk into birth with confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Pregnancy and Birth Experience
35:04 Advocacy and Autonomy in Birth
44:02 Preparation and Mindset for Birth
52:43 Unmedicated Birth and Autonomy
59:40 Transformative Power of Birth
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Lizzie:
Instagram-Lizzie
Instagram-Unmedicated Girlies
Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES
Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.
...more
59min
June 18, 2026The Power of Preparation | How Sarah Catherine Navigated Endo, an Unmedicated Induction + NICU Stay
What happens when a pelvic floor physical therapist, passionate about physiological birth, finds herself navigating both an induction and an unexpected NICU stay?
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Catherine to discuss her journey from an endometriosis diagnosis and fears around fertility to an empowering birth experience that beautifully balanced preparation, mindset, and medical intervention when needed.
As a pelvic floor PT, Sarah Catherine shares the holistic approaches she used throughout pregnancy, how she prepared both physically and mentally for birth, and why she believes there is a time and place for intervention within a physiology-centered approach.
We also dive into the unexpected challenges that followed her baby’s birth, including a NICU stay, and how the work she had done during pregnancy helped her navigate those difficult moments with confidence, resilience, and peace.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that birth preparation isn’t just about labor—it equips you for the unexpected turns that motherhood can bring.
In This Episode:
Sarah Catherine’s journey to conception after an endometriosis diagnosis
The role of holistic preparation during pregnancy
Why mindset matters more than most women realize
What an unmedicated induction actually looks like
Pelvic floor physical therapy and preparing the body for birth
Navigating an unexpected NICU stay
How birth preparation helped her through postpartum challenges
Chapters
00:00 The Intensity of Labor and Pushing Process
28:49 Navigating Labor Challenges
36:19 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Challenges
47:38 Preparation and Empowerment
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Sarah Catherine:
Instagram
Empowered Wellness
Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES
Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.
...more
48min
June 11, 2026Third Times the Charm| Dr. Stephanie's Three Unmedicated Birth Stories + Pelvic Floor Wisdom
Dr. Stephanie joins the podcast to share each of her three unmedicated births. From an unmedicated induction to navigating birth in a new healthcare system, she reflects on how education, advocacy, and support shaped her experiences.
As a pelvic floor therapist, Dr. Stephanie also shares practical advice for preparing your body for birth and postpartum, common signs women may be struggling, and why pregnancy isn’t something you can approach passively.
We also talk about the role of doulas, Spinning Babies, pelvic floor health, and how sometimes the greatest gift of support is helping a mother let go of control and fully experience her birth.
Chapters
00:00 Preparation for First Two Births
09:43 Emotions and Preparation for Third Pregnancy
15:07 Golden Hour and Postpartum
20:37 Advocacy and Support in Pregnancy and Birth
27:26 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Preparation
33:10 Empowered Wellness Center
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Dr.Stephanie:
Instagram
Empowered Wellness

Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES
Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.
...more
34min
June 06, 2026Can You Have an Unmedicated Induction? |The Birth Experience That Grounded Erika for Motherhood
Episode 2 with Erika
Today’s guest is Erika, a military wife + first time mom whose pregnancy and postpartum journey required more flexibility, resilience, and surrender than she ever expected.
As her due date approached, her family found themselves living in a hotel while preparing for a major military relocation. Erica shares how she navigated the uncertainty of an induction while still pursuing an unmedicated birth, leaning into both preparation and trust when circumstances felt anything but predictable.
Just three days after welcoming her baby, she packed up and moved from Florida to North Carolina with a newborn in tow.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t always found in controlling every detail. Sometimes it’s found in surrendering to what you can’t control. Whether you’re preparing for an induction, navigating military life, or simply learning to hold plans loosely, Erica’s story will encourage you to trust yourself and find confidence even when the path looks different than expected.
Chapters
00:00 Preparing for Birth
07:17 Research and Preparation
19:03 Postpartum Experience
25:45 Post-Birth Challenges
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Erika:
Instagram
Kingdom Arrows-pregnancy prep cards
Ways to Work With Toni
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?
please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!
AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES
Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.
...more
51min
May 28, 2026First Time Mom Callie Shares Her Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story|Seeing God's Hands in the Details
Episode 1 with Callie
A first-time mom who walked into her hospital birth trusting God, trusting her body, and deeply preparing for the experience she hoped for.
In this episode, Callie shares the story of her unmedicated hospital birth that unfolded almost exactly how she prayed and planned. We talk about mindset, preparation, advocacy, and what it looked like to find peace throughout labor.
This conversation is such a beautiful reminder that physiological hospital birth is possible the first time around— and that preparation can shape the way a woman experiences birth and enters motherhood.
If you’re a first-time mom preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and less afraid.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to unmedicated birth as a mindset shift
00:26 - Supporting women through the Unmedicated Academy and virtual doula services
01:02 - Preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth: resources and research
01:25 - Pregnancy overview and early signs of labor confidence
02:38 - The significance of preparation, faith, and trusting the body
05:33 - Last weeks of pregnancy and mental resilience exercises
08:40 - Birth day: from hot dogs to early labor signs
11:25 - Transition from early to active labor: techniques and mindset shifts
14:10 - Recognizing labor in real-time and self-advocacy
16:16 - Hospital arrival and early dilation progress
17:31 - Challenges like fetal positioning and managing intensity
19:22 - Pushing gracefully and listening to the body
21:00 - The emotional and physical culmination of pushing
22:11 - The moment of delivery and post-birth bonding
27:16 - Postpartum and initial days with baby Henry
30:34 - Reflections on rest, recovery, and golden hour moments
33:24 - The impact of birth preparation on postpartum confidence
36:22 - Final advice for expecting moms: Dare to dream and trust God’s plan
Resources & Links:
Unmedicated Academy
Joy in the Morning Doula Services
Connect with Callie:
Instagram
Ways to Work With Me
✨ Unmedicated Academy
A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.
✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services
In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.
✨ Connect With Me
Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma
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39min

FAQs about The Unmedicated Minded Momma:

How many episodes does The Unmedicated Minded Momma have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.