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HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP33. Beyond Fluoride & Fillings: Holistic Dental Wisdom for Moms with Danielle TaylorIn this episode we bring back Danielle Taylor to discuss holistic approaches to dental health, especially for mothers and children. Danielle shares insights on how genetics, diet, and energy influence dental health. She emphasizes the role of epigenetics, the importance of nutrition-rich diets, and the potential harms of conventional dental practices and antibiotics.
The conversation spans various techniques and supplements, including essential oils, cod liver oil, grass-fed butter, and more. Furthermore, Danielle delves into the spiritual and energetic aspects of health and how speaking positively over our bodies can impact healing. Practical advice and protocols for maintaining and r...2025-08-101h 17HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP32. Coming Full Circle with Rebecca Cohen - Midwifery & Birth Story Medicine!In this episode we interview Rebecca Cohen, a seasoned birth worker with over 30 years of experience. Rebecca shares her journey from becoming a direct entry midwife to attending medical school and specializing in family medicine and obstetrics and coming back full circle to sovereign Midwifery.
She also recounts her personal experiences with five births, including hospital transfers and postpartum struggles. Through her story, Rebecca emphasizes the importance of postpartum care, building a supportive community, and the incredible resilience of women's bodies. The episode delves into the complexities of birth, including the controversies around water births and the significant r...2025-08-031h 53HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP31. Wild & Free Coaching Container : From Conception to Postpartum - A New Paradigm for BirthIn this week's episode, we discuss the upcoming relaunch of our 'Wild & Free' coaching container! This program, which can be joined at any stage of pregnancy, focuses on supporting women through various stages of motherhood, from preconception to postpartum.
We dive into the structure of the program, which comprises seven monthly modules focusing on themes like the hormonal blueprint of birth, unpacking past birth experiences, managing beliefs and fears, and planning for postpartum bliss. We emphasize the importance of self-care, personal sovereignty, and preparing for a physiological birth. We also highlight the benefits of joining a supportive community t...2025-07-2743 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP30. Navigating Co-Care in Sovereign BirthIn this week's solo episode, Brit discusses the integration and challenges of co-care in sovereign birthing practices. She emphasizes the importance of the Telegram group for like-minded women and highlights the special pre-launch offer for the Wild and Free coaching container.
The main topic centers around co-care, explaining how women can balance standard prenatal care with a desire for a sovereign birth. The host outlines the difficulties of juggling both worlds, the risks associated, and provides personal insights on working with clients who seek co-care. This episode aims to help listeners critically evaluate their need for medicalized pregnancy a...2025-07-2013 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP29. Overcoming Dystocia & Finding Autonomy - Ashley's Stories!In this episode we welcome Ashley Brimm, a mother of five, who shares her profound birth experiences ranging from hospital to home births, including a free birth. Ashley discusses her encounters with shoulder dystocia, postpartum care, and her transformative journey towards choosing home births after a traumatic first hospital birth.
She emphasizes the importance of self-belief, planning, and staying true to one's values throughout the birth and postpartum process. The conversation also touches on issues such as racial discrimination in medical settings and the critical role of intuitive self-care and family support in empowering home birth experiences.
2025-07-131h 32HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP28. Assisted Homebirth to Freebirth - Katelyn's Story!In this episode Katelyn joins us to share her transformative birth stories. After experiencing her first home birth with the assistance of midwives, she chose a free birth for her second child. Katelyn candidly discusses her first birth experience, the considerations that led her to free birth, and the contrasting nature of her two labors.
Despite some initial challenges, including prodromal labor and navigating family dynamics, her journey highlights the importance of trusting one's body, the power of informed choices, and the profound implications of feeling truly supported and free during birth. This episode is an insightful resource f...2025-07-061h 21HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP27. The Rise and Legacy of Traditional Birth Companions with Billie HarriganIn this week's episode we welcome Billie Harrigan, a seasoned traditional birth companion, to discuss the history, philosophy, and significance of midwifery and traditional birth companions. Billie shares her extensive experience working with birthing families and her role in training new birth companions, emphasizing the importance of common birth knowledge and holistic practices.
The conversation delves into the medicalization of childbirth, the impact of obstetric violence, and the grassroots movement to reclaim natural birthing practices. Billie also shares personal insights and anecdotes from her own childbirth experiences, highlighting the strength and resilience of women and advocating for a r...2025-06-291h 10HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP26. Embracing Holistic Motherhood - Ash's Transformative Freebirth Journey’sIn this episode, Ash shares her inspiring journey through three drastically different births, transitioning from a conventional hospital delivery with a midwife to experiencing wild pregnancies and free births at home. She discusses her evolution from a rule-following engineer to embracing a holistic, self-directed approach to motherhood.
Ash also highlights the significant role of her family's support, her realization of the power and fulfillment of natural birthing, and the importance of creating an empowered birth experience. Her story is a testament to the profound personal and spiritual transformations that can occur through informed and intentional birthing choices.
2025-06-221h 31HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP25. Optimizing Fertility and Pregnancy Health with Anisa WoodallIn this episode we welcome Anisa Woodall, a fertility and prenatal nutritionist, to discuss intentional conception and preparing the body nutritionally for pregnancy and childbirth. Anisa shares her personal fertility journey and how she supports women in optimizing their health preconception and during pregnancy.
The discussion covers the importance of tracking menstrual cycles, balancing blood sugar, sourcing quality food within financial means, and the impact of proper nutrition on both mother and baby. The episode underscores the significance of being proactive about health and nutrition to ensure a smoother journey from conception through postpartum. Additional resources and programs o...2025-06-151h 04HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP24. Embracing Sovereign Birth and Informed Choices with Brit & SarahIn this episode, we give a personal life update and discuss significant developments within our community. We delve into Brit's conception journey, her considerations around sovereign birth, and the importance of informed choices in birth planning.
We explore themes such as physiological birth, involving partners in decision-making, and the profound impact of previous birth experiences. This episode also touches on the broader conversation around birth sovereignty, support systems, and the challenges faced by birth workers operating outside the mainstream medical system.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Rescheduling
00:35 Community Engagement and Telegram Group
01:38 Brit's Journey to Conception
02:50 Exploring Birth C...2025-06-081h 12HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP23. Unveiling the Journey: Danielle's Diverse Birth Experiences and WisdomIn this weeks episode, we're joined by special guest Danielle Taylor, a mother of nine who shares her remarkable journey through diverse birth experiences. Danielle discusses her transition from a system-controlled birthing approach to empowering free births, her challenges with a cesarean, and healing natural births, culminating in a peaceful water birth at age 44.
Emphasizing the importance of intuitive connection, emotional support, and health, Danielle advocates for trusting Gods design and embracing a sacred birthing space. Her vast experiences also underline the dynamic interplay between divine guidance and natural processes in fostering a trauma-free, empowering birthing journey.
2025-06-011h 46HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP22. Learning From Your First Experience & Taking Back Control: Renae's Story!In this week's episode, we talk with Renae Golden, a mother of two, about her transformative birth experiences. Renae opens up about her first pregnancy that started as a planned birth center birth but ended in a hospital transfer, filled with frustrations. She contrasts this with her second birth—an empowering and peaceful sovereign birth.
Renae shares her evolutionary journey, the importance of trusting oneself, and her newfound passion for birth work, helping other women navigate their own paths to motherhood. The episode dives deep into the emotional highs and lows, from coping with unnecessary interventions to reclaiming on...2025-05-251h 19HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP21. The Global Midwife's Unassisted Birth: Kristine Lauria’s Story and WisdomIn this episode of Hear Me Roar, the hosts are joined by Kristine Lauria, a seasoned midwife with 37 years of experience, to discuss her unique journey as a birth worker. Kristine shares her personal unassisted birth story, detailing how her extensive midwifery background and deep connection with her baby guided her through the process. She also provides insights into birth practices outside of the medical system, discussing the nuances of birth, the importance of trusting the birthing process, and the impact of postpartum care.
Kristine highlights the significance of being a supportive, non-interventionist presence at births and the c...2025-05-182h 09HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP20. Unveiling the Journey of a Free Birth: Liv's StoryIn this episode of Hear Me Roar, we welcome Liv, a friend of Sarah's from the Austin Mama's Village Chat group. Liv shares her profound and spiritual journey of her first free birth. She details the stages of her pregnancy, the transformative experience of labor, and the intense emotional and physical sensations she encountered.
Alongside, she describes the mystical connection she felt with her daughter’s soul and how the experience propelled her into the realm of birth work. This deeply personal story highlights the importance of personal authority, trust, and the wide spectrum of emotions involved in fre...2025-05-111h 03HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP19. 1st Time Mom & Traditional Birth Attendant Free Births: Alisha’s Story!In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Alisha shares her journey as a first-time mother who chose free birth and her extensive background as a traditional birth attendant. Alisha starts by describing her life prior to entering birth work at age 14, including her exposure to home birth through her mother's experiences.
She details her apprenticeship with a licensed midwife in California, discussing the challenges and criticism she faced as a young birth worker. Alisha also explains her transition from a cookie-cutter midwifery approach to a more traditional, individualized one, influenced by various independent birth education programs. She recounts h...2025-05-041h 15HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP18. A Freebirth Journey & Generational Healing with Piper MuncyIn this episode of Hear Me Roar, Piper Muncy, a birth photographer and doula, shares her transformative experiences with birth. Piper delves into her journey of attending births since August 2024 and details her own free birth of her first son in May 2023. She candidly speaks about her upbringing in West Virginia, her holistic journey with her family, and how witnessing her mother endure a traumatic hospital birth influenced her decision to pursue home birthing methods.
Piper provides an intimate recount of her lengthy labor, her challenges with delivering the placenta, and the unwavering faith in God that guided h...2025-04-271h 44HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP17. Navigating Birth Across Paradigms: Christina's story of genuine medical challenges and a redemptive free birthIn this important episode, we welcome Christina Mearns from France, who shares her powerful and moving birth stories. Christina details her journey from her first pregnancy, fraught with unexpected, yet genuine medical complications, to the triumphant free birth of her second child. She candidly discusses the stress and fear of her first son's diagnosis, her subsequent choice to navigate the French medical system, and the joyous, unassisted birth of her second son. Christina also explores the cultural perceptions and legal intricacies of home birth in France, highlighting the importance of informed choices and trusting one's intuition. This episode examines the...2025-04-202h 18HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP16. Cheyenne's Journey: From Birthing at 16 in the System - to Empowered Freebirth!In this episode of 'Hear Me Roar,' the hosts welcome Cheyenne to share her transformative journey through motherhood. Cheyenne, a mother of four, discusses her experiences with different birth approaches, starting from her first pregnancy at 16. She contrasts her initial hospital births with her journey into natural and free birth practices.
Cheyenne details the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including the impact of family dynamics and medical interventions on her birthing experiences. Ultimately, she recounts her empowered free birth of her fourth child highlighting the importance of preparation, community support, and taking charge of one's birth j...2025-04-131h 12HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP2. A RedoNavigating the Complexities of Birth Stories and Growth
In this week's episode of 'Hear Me Roar,' Brittany reflects on her decision to take down a previous episode where she shared her home birth story. She discusses the nuances and complexities of her birthing experience, acknowledging moments that may have come off as disrespectful.
Along with her co-host Sarah, they explore the concept of processing birth experiences, the lifelong journey of learning as a birth worker, and the importance of holding oneself to a higher standard. The episode emphasizes the need for a respectful space to s...2025-04-0633 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP15. Living In Sovereignty: From C-section to Free Birth with ThedaIn this weeks episode we welcome Theda to share her journey of transitioning from Midwifery abandonment that lead to a c-section - to free birth. Theda opens up about her personal experiences, including the challenges she faced during her first birth at a hospital where a medical error occurred, and the peace she found in her second birth at home.
The discussion touches on the significance of the support systems, postpartum challenges, and the spiritual and social implications of choosing a free birth. Along the way, Theda also shares insights about her work with 'The Freedom People' and o...2025-03-301h 04HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP14. Fear Mongering: How We Shut It Down As BirthkeepersNavigating the Challenges of Radical Birth Keeping
In this episode of Hear Me Roar, hosts Brit and Sarah discuss their experiences and insights as radical birth keepers. They share stories about the complexities and conflicts involved in supporting women who choose non-medicalized births. The conversation touches on themes like the medical community's skepticism, the importance of informed choice, and the risks involved in both medical and non-medical birth settings.
They highlight the significance of community support and provide information about joining their online spaces for women interested in free birthing. The episode concludes with details about t...2025-03-2325 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP14. Fear Mongering: How We Shut It Down As Radical BirthkeepersNavigating the Challenges of Radical Birth Keeping
In this episode of Hear Me Roar, hosts Brit and Sarah discuss their experiences and insights as radical birth keepers. They share stories about the complexities and conflicts involved in supporting women who choose non-medicalized births. The conversation touches on themes like the medical community's skepticism, the importance of informed choice, and the risks involved in both medical and non-medical birth settings.
They highlight the significance of community support and provide information about joining their online spaces for women interested in free birthing. The episode concludes with details about t...2025-03-2326 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP13. Lauren's Journey: Midwifery Abandonment & A Traumatic Hospital Birth - to FreebirthIn this episode, Sarah & Britt speak with Lauren, a mother of two from Austin, who shares her transformative journey from a medicalized first birth to a redemptive free birth. Lauren recounts her first pregnancy in New York City under the care of a home birth midwife who dropped her at the end of pregnancy and sent her to the hospital which led to her traumatic hospital induction experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feeling abandoned and disillusioned by the medical system, Lauren decides to pursue a wild pregnancy and free birth for her second child. As Lauren delves into f...2025-03-161h 26HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP12. From Hospital to Home: Esmeralda's Stories of Sovereign Birth and Confronting HemorrhageIn this episode our guest, Esmeralda, shares her personal experiences of transitioning from a doula to a birth keeper. She discusses her shift from attending hospital births to solely home births due to mental anxiety and the disconnect she noticed between midwives and their clients.
She narrates her journey through three pregnancies and births—each unique in its own way. Her first birth, a traumatic hospital experience, led her to pursue home births for her subsequent pregnancies. She details the preparations, challenges, and ultimate empowerment she felt during her second and third births, which were attended by a sup...2025-03-091h 38HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP11. Lydia's Journey: Choosing Sovereign Birth The 1st Time & Navigating A TearIn this episode of 'Hear Me Roar,' Sarah & Brittany welcome Lydia, a member of the Hear Me Roar Telegram community, to share her insightful journey toward a sovereign birth. Lydia recounts how her early life experiences, particularly her own birth story, led her to explore non-medical birthing options.
She chose a wild pregnancy and sovereign birth, supported by a radical birth keeper and a nurturing women's circle. Lydia details the emotional and physical challenges she faced during her pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period, including dealing with a significant labial tear. Despite these hurdles, her story exemplifies the p...2025-03-021h 31HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP10. Sarah's Instagram AMA solo-cast.In this solo-cast episode, Sarah answers questions from a recent Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' post focused on free birth. She explores the historical context of free birthing, emphasizing that it was the norm up until the introduction of hospital births around 150 years ago. Sarah insists that sharing stories and providing education are crucial for women to reclaim this natural birthing method. She recommends resources such as 'Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering' by Dr. Sarah Buckley and the 'Complete Guide to Free Birth' course by the Free Birth Society. Additionally, she addresses overcoming fears related to free birth by researching and understanding...2025-02-2318 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP9. 1st Time Mama & RBK Freebirths: Savannahs 3x Nuchal Cord Experience!In this week's episode of Hear Me Roar, first-time mother and radical birth keeper, Savannah Johnson, from Corbett, Oregon, shares her transformative journey into radical birth keeping and her experience with a sovereign pregnancy and birth. Savannah discusses her childhood influences, her skepticism towards traditional medical systems, and the profound changes in her perspective after diving into the world of free birth.
We get a detailed recount of her pregnancy, labor, and the birth of her son, Milo, highlighting the significance of having supportive and understanding community. Savannah also talks about her future plans to continue serving women a...2025-02-161h 53HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP8. Exploring Wild Pregnancy: A Journey of Intuition and Independence
In this episode of 'Hear Me Roar,' the hosts dive into the topic of wild pregnancy, an approach to childbirth that operates entirely outside the medical system. Sarah, who has experienced a wild pregnancy, shares her insights and experiences.
Key points discussed include the definition of wild pregnancy, the unconventional methods of prenatal care, and the personal decisions and challenges faced during this journey. Questions on legality, birth certificates, and dealing with external opinions are also addressed.
Throughout, the hosts emphasize the importance of intuition, self-care, and informed decision-making in navigating a pregnancy that is both natural and autonomous.
00:00 Int...2025-02-0944 min
HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP7. From Military to Free Birth: Lilly's Transformative JourneyIn this episode, Lilly, a veteran and military spouse, shares her transformative birthing experiences. After two traditional hospital births, Lilly transitioned to a free birth, guided by a holistic and non-toxic lifestyle. She describes the emotional detachment and trauma she felt during her hospital deliveries, exacerbated by painful procedures and lack of autonomy.
Her free birth at home was a primal experience, characterized by a deep connection and immediate bond with her baby. The story highlights the importance of bodily autonomy and trusting one's own instincts in childbirth.
00:00 Introduction to Lily and Her Birth Stories
00:25 Lily's F...2025-02-021h 29HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP6. Christina's 4 Powerful Birth Stories, ending with her Free Birth!In this week's episode of 'Hear Me Roar,' we're joined by Christina Xenides. Christina shares an in-depth and emotional recount of her journey through four different birth experiences, starting from traditional hospital births to her final empowering free birth.
She discusses the impact of each birth on her mental and emotional well-being and how her perception and understanding of childbirth transformed over time. With powerful anecdotes and insights, this episode highlights the profound differences between medically managed births and more natural, intuitive birthing experiences. Listeners are invited to explore the importance of community support, intuition, and the...2025-01-261h 22HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP5. Prayers For Gloria LeMay
Navigating Birth Choices: The Gloria LeMay Case and the Role of Traditional Birth Keepers
In this episode, Brit and Sarah address the urgent topic of Gloria LeMay, a traditional birth attendant who was recently arrested and charged with manslaughter. They discuss the implications of her arrest on the free birth and sovereign birth communities.
The conversation delves into the complexities of birth outside the medical system, the different roles of birth attendants, and the personal responsibilities and choices involved in physiological births. Sarah shares her decision to focus on advocacy and coaching rather than attending births in this season. They al...2025-01-1946 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP4. Sarah's Free BirthIn this week's episode, Sarah shares the powerful and detailed story of Avery's free birth after an emotionally turbulent and chaotic journey between her first birth and this birth. Reflecting on her decision to choose a completely unassisted birth, she describes in vivid detail the labor process, the preparation, and the profound life changes that followed Avery's birth.
With heartfelt anecdotes and raw, unfiltered emotions, Sarah also touches on the significant contrast between Avery's birth and her previous birth experience with Luka, emphasizing the powerful and transformative nature of natural physiological childbirth. This episode captures the essence of...2025-01-1355 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP3. Sarah's Home Birth TransferEP3. Sarah's Home Birth Transfer
In this episode, we discuss Sarah's journey into birth work, triggered by her traumatic first birth experience.
Sarah shares her story, starting with a planned home birth turned hospital transfer, which led to feelings of failure and self-blame. She recounts the unexpected challenges, like a surprise visit from an acquaintance during labor, the invasive and disempowering actions of her midwife, and the subsequent hospital birth that left her feeling defeated.
Postpartum, Sarah struggled with physical recovery and bonding with her baby. This experience drove her to explore and eventually embrace free bir...2025-01-051h 29HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP2. Meet My Co-host Brittany!In this episode of HEAR ME ROAR, Sarah Hawley is joined by her new co-host, Brittany Costello!
Brittany reflects on the ultimate realization of how each action during her birth profoundly impacted her body and spirit. This pivotal experience not only led Brittany to the world of free birth but also ignited her journey to becoming a Radical Birth Keeper, where she now supports women in reclaiming the sacredness of birth.
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2024-12-3006 minHEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcastEP1. IntroIn this intro episode, Sarah introduces her new project centered around free birth, which is deeply influenced by her personal experiences giving birth to her sons, Luka and Avery. She shares her background as a serial entrepreneur and her unexpected journey into birth work following the medicalized birth of her first son and the healing free birth of her second.
Sarah introduces her co-host, Brittany! After A hard first homebirth experience she dives into the world of Birthkeeping!
HEAR ME ROAR. aims to explore the impacts of medicalized births on women and society, featuring stories...2024-11-1722 min