Shows
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 35 - The Tigress Path: Sex, Birth, and Intimacy with Devashi ShaktiContact Devashi here: https://www.instagram.com/thetigresspath?igsh=c2ZtMjBzM3k5anEy
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN THE PEACEFUL BIRTH ACADEMY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
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The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 34 - Epidurals — What You Need To Know Before Getting OneHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN THE PEACEFUL BIRTH ACADEMY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod Or learn more about The Peaceful Bi...2025-06-2714 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 33 - Episiotomy vs Natural Tear — What You Need To KnowIs episiotomy or a natural tear better? These are my top 3 tips for avoiding severe perineal tears during birth.
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN THE PEACEFUL BIRTH ACADEMY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9...2025-06-1412 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 32 - What is Obstetric Violence? Tools for Advocacy & Safety During BirthWhat is obstetric violence, and how can you avoid it during your birth?
My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN THE PEACEFUL BIRTH ACADEMY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on...2025-06-0113 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 31 - Natural Induction Methods—Backed by Science or Just Myths?Hi everyone!
My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN THE PEACEFUL BIRTH ACADEMY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod
Or learn mo...2025-05-2811 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 30 - Pitocin or Patience? What Happens When Your Water Breaks
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN MY BIRTH PREPARATION COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod
Or learn more about The...2025-05-2515 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 29 - My Birth Affirmation Audio Track
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN MY BIRTH PREPARATION COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod
Or learn more about Th...2025-05-2314 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEp 28 - Wait…You Can Say No to Fundal Massage?Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
FREE MINI BIRTH CLASS: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
JOIN MY BIRTH PREPARATION COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/peaceful-birth-method/about?ref=def1eeaec36847498ec173ea9d8c12b1
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod
Or learn more about Th...2025-05-2216 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 27 - When Plans Shift: Why Some Homebirths Transfer to HospitalHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Watch my FREE mini birth class here: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/free-mini-birth-class
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @peacefulbirthmethod Or learn more about The Peaceful Birth Method at www.peacefulbirthmethod.com
This podcast is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute fo...2025-05-1315 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 26 - The Moment I Stopped Fighting the Fear—and Started Trusting BirthHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Method Course
-The Tear-Free Birth Blueprint
-Live Q&A calls (weekly)
-A supportive community of mamas
-A custom vi...2025-05-1013 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 25 - 5 Tips for an Unmedicated Hospital BirthHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Method Course
-The Tear-Free Birth Blueprint
-Live Q&A calls (weekly)
-A supportive community of mamas
-A custom vi...2025-05-0314 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 24 - Stop and Look First: The APGAR Score Like You’ve Never Heard ItAnti-Racism in Birth Resource List: https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/protect-against-racism
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Method Course -Live Q&A calls (weekly)
-A supportive community of mamas
...2025-04-3014 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 23 - Lower Your Cesarean Risk: Evidence-Based Tips That Make a DifferenceHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Method Course -The Tear-Free Birth Blueprint
-Live Q&A calls (weekly) -A supportive community of mamas
-A custom video just for YOU...2025-04-2610 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 22 - Hands Off My Birth: Reducing the Use of Forceps and VacuumHi everyone! My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method.
PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Method Course -The Tear-Free Birth Blueprint -Live Q&A calls (weekly) -A supportive community of mamas -A custom video just for YOU...2025-04-1612 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 21 - Pushing, Power, and Trust: Rethinking Birth’s Final StageToday I talk about the difference between directed pushing and gentle guidance, and offer support around how to listen to your body to push effectively while preventing tearing.
My name is Victoria Tippins, I’m a mom of 3, student midwife, doula, childbirth educator of 15 years and creator of The Peaceful Birth Method. PBM is a 5-step process I created throughout my experience supporting hundreds of families through birth and postpartum, to support a peaceful birth experience.
Join The Peaceful Birth Academy with a 7-day free trail to get access to:
-The Peaceful Birth Me...2025-04-0917 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEp 20 - Born Free: Revolutionizing Birth Culture with Nathan RileyNathan is a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist living in Louisville, KY. He received his MD from Temple University. Completed his OBGYN residency at Kaiser in Los Angeles. And completed his fellowship in Hospice & Palliative at UC San Diego.
He is dual-board-certified in allopathic medicine, and brings in tools from other modalities like functional medicine and nutrition, exercise science, anthroposophic medicine, lifestyle coaching, and midwifery to optimize the care of his clients.
He advocates for and supports out-of-hospital birth along with upholding the midwifery model of care, which he believes could and should be...2025-04-061h 07
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 19 - What If We Got Breech Birth All Wrong?In our podcast today on breech babies, I cover the evidence on breech vaginal birth, and discuss some of the reasons why accessing providers who attend breech vaginal births is more rare. I discuss your options and what to do if you discover that your baby is breech. You’ve got this!
Get your free trial of The Peaceful Birth Academy: Here.
Breech Resources:
Click here for Spinning Babies
Click here for ECV
Click here for EBB on Breech
Click here for Breech Without Boarders2025-03-3014 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 18 - The #1 Shift That Will Transform Your BirthToday my intention is to invite you to remember your wholeness, and the divine miracle that is your body. You were made to give birth.
“Nature imagined us into existence, then invited us to come and play.” -Zach Bush
Resources:
For more information about how The Peaceful Birth Method can support you, visit:
https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/2025-02-1716 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEp 17 - We Were Never Meant to Birth in Fear Today we talk about how we can create a culture where all people bringing life into the world are held in the arms of safety, respect, and love—the bare minimum of what every birthing family deserves.
The Peaceful Birth Podcast is an evidence-based platform dedicated to shifting the cultural narrative of birth to one of power, joy, and ceremony for our children’s children. Join us as we support birthing families in making choices from love, in honoring the inherent wisdom of their bodies, and in creating the peaceful birth experiences they deserve.
Resources:
2025-02-0315 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 16 - Inductions: Who Is This Really For?Today we discuss some of the options for induction and augmentation of labor, and illustrate how many people are unnecessarily pressured to receive inductions for reasons that are not evidence-based. My goal is to help you understand your rights and your options so you can make informed choices in alignment with your values. This is your birth, and your body. You’ve got this.
The Peaceful Birth Podcast is an evidence-based platform dedicated to shifting the cultural narrative of birth to one of power, joy, and ceremony for our children’s children. Join us as we support birth...2025-01-3031 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP - 15 Controversial Truths About Informed Consent in BirthIn this episode we explore informed care and informed consent in the birth setting.
Evidence on birthing positions: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-birthing-positions/
Evidence on intermittent monitoring: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/fetal-monitoring/
Evidence on water breaking: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/
Informed Consent: https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/informed-consent#:~:text=Informed%20consent%20to%20medical%20treatment,well%2Dconsidered%20decisions%20about%20care.2025-01-2227 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 13 - Why Waterbirth Reduces InterventionsToday we talk about why waterbirth is a safe and evidence-based option for low risk people, the benefits of waterbirth, and the reasons why waterbirth isn't accessable in most hospitals in the U.S.
Interested in my coaching program? Book your call with me here: https://calendly.com/peacefulbirth/peaceful-birth-method-intro-call
Explore my courses and offerings here: www.peacefulbirthmethod.com
Links:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/waterbirth/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Waterbirth-Handout.pdf
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/water-immersion-during-labor-for-pain-relief/2025-01-2123 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 15 - Controversial Truths About Birth and ConsentIn this episode we explore informed care and informed consent in the birth setting.
Evidence on birthing positions: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-birthing-positions/
Evidence on intermittent monitoring: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/fetal-monitoring/
Evidence on water breaking: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/
Informed Consent: https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/informed-consent#:~:text=Informed%20consent%20to%20medical%20treatment,well%2Dconsidered%20decisions%20about%20care.
2025-01-2127 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 14 - Why Peaceful Birth Matters Creating a peaceful birth experience is not only for your benefit. ✨
Peaceful birth can change the world.
The choices we make influence the state of the planet and the human culture we leave to our children.
Each of us choosing to honor our authentic values and love ourselves throughout this process is the first step.
That is the best gift we can give to our children.
Interested in my coaching program? Book your call with me here: https://calendly.com/peacefulbirth/peaceful-birth-method-intro-call
Explore my courses and offerings here...2025-01-0724 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEp 12 - Clare’s Redemptive Home BirthClare is a mom of two, ages five and three, who has had one hospital birth and one home birth. She loves canning, cooking, and getting outside with her family. 2024-11-0848 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 11 - From Epidural to Unmedicated - Keena’s Birth StoriesKeena Good, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, spent the last eight years in Eugene, Oregon. She is a loving mother of two and an accomplished intimate wedding & family photographer. Keena has a deep passion for capturing the essence of motherhood and documenting births with an authentic, documentary-style approach. A strong advocate for medical freedom, she empowers women to make informed decisions when it comes to pregnancy & birth. She values the importance of being a woman and understanding your body, and she believes in the power of advocating for yourself in all aspects of life. Keena emphasizes that it's crucial for...2024-09-0652 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 10 - Rebecca’s Rockin’ Home BirthRebecca is the mother of two beautiful boys, Levi (Leh-vee, rhymes with “heavy”) who is 3 and a half, and Myer who is 5 months. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, which is where she and her husband Cameron have decided to raise their kids and their dog Nala. An aspiring architect, she is passionate about art and design, and loves creating things with her hands. She’s a cloth diaper enthusiast, enjoys singing, and considers herself a chocolate milk connoisseur. She has many dreams and aspirations but her biggest dream—to become a mom—has already come true.2024-08-1554 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 09 - Elemental Midwifery - Healing Ancestral Trauma in PregnancyRachael is the creatrix of the Elemental Birth Rites course journey and has been nurturing and caring for the seeds of this project for several years. Having come to midwifery with a background in Alternative Healing through her study of massage therapy, sound healing, herbal medicine, and many other modalities, she always felt a deep call to fuse these passions.
After she graduated midwifery school and got certified as a professional midwife in 2015, she began caring for clients and providing homebirth in the rural mountains of Colorado. She witnessed many homebirth scenarios where women were left traumatized...2024-07-251h 01
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 08 - Sarah’s Journey with PCOS, Fertility Awareness & Two Home BirthsFor information on balancing hormones and cycle tracking, visit https://www.peacefulbirthmethod.com/blog/can-you-get-pregnant-when-you-re-not-ovulating
Sarah Delk lives in Dallas, Georgia with her husband, Wayne; two daughters, Lillian and Camille; and her stepson, Joe. Sarah served as a police officer for seven years before having children and leaving the career for better hours and more flexibility. The first of her family to have a homebirth, Sarah switched to the midwifery model of care at 33 weeks pregnant with her first daughter and went on to have her second daughter at home, too. Her greatest joy in life is...2024-07-1458 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 07 - Doula Jen's 3 Beautiful HomebirthsJen is a mother of three amazing humans and Alisi (Grandma) to two other amazing humans. Jen is going to share the story of her three beautiful homebirths. Jen feels strongly about supporting the families in her community with pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and feeding. She provides evidence-based information so that they can make the best decisions for their family.
She feels passionate about providing services to families who live in rural areas and understands the particular needs that they may have. Jen has been a birth keeper for 26 years, and perhaps many life times. She works as...2024-07-0252 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 06 - From Hospital to Home - Athena's 5 Birth StoriesAthena is a 48 year old grandmother of two and mother of five children. She grew up in Oregon and currently lives in Hawaii. She serves women through her work in women's circles and wellness coaching. She has a passion for plants and women.
Athena has a master's degree in education and she uses her teaching ability to teach about Medicinal plants and health. She also makes herbal products that can be found in local stores throughout Hawaii.
Athena's Website: www.luminatedhearthealingarts.com
Athena's Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/luminatedheart/?etsrc=sdt...2024-06-1956 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 05 - Annie's OBGYN Home BirthAnnie Reneau is a mother of three—a teen and two young adults—from Eastern Washington. She is a writer and editor at Upworthy and her favorite hobby is traveling and exploring our beautiful world.2024-06-0754 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 04 - Tilawi's Spiritual Motherhood JourneyTilawi is a mother of two boys, ages six and one. After two beautiful home births, she enjoys tending to her family, and her work in helping people find healing and empowerment.2024-05-3046 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 03 - Mariah’s Twin Birth StoryMariah is a mother of 5 and a half year old twins, who was able to have a vaginal birth at 38 weeks and 3 days. She is passionate about early childhood and the experiences that shape us as human beings. She worked as a nanny and preschool teacher for over eleven years before becoming a mother. Having twins really required her to slow down and surrender into motherhood. She's passionate about supporting mamas and their mental health through her work with WellMama, as well as supporting people in having choices in birth. She's excited for her path in life to continue...2024-05-2245 min
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 02 - Ashley Rose: A Story of Love, Loss & TransformationTRIGGER WARNING: This episode will cover topics including miscarriage, and stillbirth.
Description: Ashley Rose is a Mom of two living children, Jadyn (9) and Westyn (3), as well as two angel babies, Lena Franklyn & Katelyn. She is a devoted Military Spouse, Full Spectrum Doula and Certified Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach. Her passion is in supporting families through every stage of the parenthood journey, especially those impacted by loss. Through her own experiences, she has navigated the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Her losses have deeply shaped her understanding of the crucial need for support during this...2024-05-151h 08
The Peaceful Birth PodcastEP 01 - Kristine’s Journey into Parenthood Through Radical Self LoveKristine Petterson's winding dharmic path led her from childhood people pleaser and insomniac high school teacher to a Birth Doula and Pre/Postnatal Yoga Instructor. She's now a Mindful Sleep and Parenting Educator with healthy boundaries and rocking sleep hygiene. It's her mission to help others set down the heavy baggage of mom-guilt so they can "do the work" of being human with greater ease, connection and joy!2024-05-081h 01
The Peaceful Birth PodcastKristine’s Home Birth TeaserHere’s a little teaser before the release of our first birth story interview!2024-05-0601 min
Gertie's LawManslaughterIt’s time to talk about manslaughter - one of the most controversial and misunderstood offences that comes before the court, due to its high range of culpability and sometimes fine line between it and murder. From a legal point of view it’s a very clear line between murder and manslaughter. The problem is that factually it’s not always easy to look at a case and say which of the categories it falls into. Links to sentences mentioned in this episode. The Queen v O’Connor (2018) The Queen v Moreland, Tippins & Thorp (20...2021-05-1048 min