Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Aly McClain
Show overview
Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 102 episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 26 min and 54 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 48 episodes published. Published by Aly McClain.
From the publisher
**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. I’ve gone on to have 3 more HBACs and helped several women do the same. On this podcast I will teach you to: ✅ Overcome birth trauma by taking your thoughts captive ✅ Release the fear of the unknown ✅ Practice surrender and find joy in the plan God has for you ✅ The beauty of physiological birth ✅ How to ride the waves of contractions ✅ Actually enjoy your postpartum experience I can’t wait to help you have a redeeming, peaceful, powerful, spirit-filled homebirth! Because this experience will help prepare you for a thriving motherhood! HBAC, VBAC, C-Section, Homebirth, Birth Planning, Homebirth Preparation, Motherhood, Christian, Spirt-filled, Holy Spirit, Alternative Health,Herbalism, Midwifery, Freebirth, Authentic Midwifery, Birth Keeping, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Healing, Overcoming Birth Trauma, Birth, Natural Birth
Latest Episodes
View all 102 episodesThe Final Episode | Reflections of the past 6 years of Peaceful Homebirth
Ep 243//She Lived as a Transgender Man for 14 Years, Faced Cancer, Then Had 3 Homebirths | Redemption Story with Lex Renick
Ep 242//"A Labor of Grace- Saying Yes to God's Design for Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood" with Madeline Marlatt
Today’s episode is such a special one because I’m sitting down with one of my dear friends, Madeline Marlatt—you might also know her as @mommamadeline on Instagram. She is now the author of a new book, A Labor of Grace all about God's design for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. There’s just something different about getting to have these kinds of conversations with women you know and love… and this one felt like we were just sitting on the couch together talking about birth, Jesus, and all the ways He shows up in the middle of it. Madeline is sharing the story of her third homebirth, and you’re going to hear how intentional prayer played such a huge role in her pregnancy and labor—and the very real, specific ways God answered those prayers. Listen to previous episodes with Madeline: Episode 208- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peaceful-homebirth-podcast-homebirth-preparation-for/id1496953110?i=1000705253530 Episode 209- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peaceful-homebirth-podcast-homebirth-preparation-for/id1496953110?i=1000706347042 Episode 211- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peaceful-homebirth-podcast-homebirth-preparation-for/id1496953110?i=1000708986932 Follow Madeline on IG- @mommamadeline Join Her Book Launch 3/31- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VEhR_bAjRjiphAj0Swu5cg#/registration Divine Design Homebirth Retreat REPLAY- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/replay/ Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ SHORT STORY Box and FREE Styling Fee- https://shortstorybox.com/referral/aly8995 Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 241//Processing Fears While Preparing for HBAC with Bria
I’m joined by Bria, who is just three months postpartum after having her HBAC — that’s a homebirth after cesarean — where she birthed an almost 11-pound baby. But her story didn’t start there. With her first baby, she experienced PROM, which ultimately led to an emergency C-section. In this episode, she opens up about the fears she carried into her next pregnancy, how she intentionally worked through them, and the ways God met her in both of her birth experiences. We also get into some super practical and honestly fascinating logistics — like what it actually looks like to rent an Airbnb for a homebirth, something so many women are curious about but don’t always hear discussed. This conversation is going to encourage you, ground you, and remind you that you are not alone — and that God is present in every part of your birth story. Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ SHORT STORY Box and FREE Styling Fee- https://shortstorybox.com/referral/aly8995 Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 240//God’s Timing is Perfect | First Time Mom’s Homebirth Story with Janeen
Today’s conversation is such a beautiful one, especially if you are currently pregnant with your first baby and dreaming about what it could look like to have a peaceful homebirth with the Lord at the center of it. If you’re a first-time mom, you probably have a lot of questions swirling in your mind right now. Will I know what to do? What if I go past my due date? How do I actually prepare for labor in a way that builds confidence instead of fear? My guest today, Janeen Shane, is sharing the story of welcoming her first son at home this past October, what it looked like for her to trust God’s timing when she went past her due date, anchoring yourself in the Word during pregnancy, surrendering during labor, and learning to trust the way God designed a woman’s body to bring life into the world. Join the 3-Week Peaceful Homebirth Intensive. This is a live experience designed specifically for pregnant women, especially first-time homebirth moms, who are serious about preparing physically, emotionally, and spiritually for their homebirth. Three weeks of walking through how birth actually works, how to work through fear and rewire the beliefs you may have absorbed about birth, how to surrender to the powerful waves of labor, and how to invite the Lord into your birth space so you can approach your birth with peace instead of anxiety. peacefulhomebirth.com/phintensive Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporterof the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 239//Navigating a Necessary C-section and Preparing for a Peaceful HBAC with Corey
Her first baby was born via a necessary emergency C-section — the kind of birth that leaves you grateful everyone is alive… and yet quietly shaken. Years later, during her fifth pregnancy — a surprise — she sat in a doctor’s office where abortion was casually implied as an option. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from emergency C-section to midwife-led homebirth… how biblical and mental preparation transformed her labors… and why postpartum care is not optional — especially after walking through postpartum anxiety. Connect with Corey: [email protected] Join us for the 3 Week Peaceful Homebirth Intensive starting March 18th! peacefulhomebirth.com/phintensive Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 238//From Trauma to Unexpected Unassisted Blizzard Birth with Isabella
Her first birth was filled with tension and pain from beginning to end — and it left her carrying trauma for 18 months. The second time? The morning labor began, a North Dakota blizzard kept her husband home until 10 a.m. — giving them an unexpected, sacred morning together as a family of three. The birth itself was intense. Wildly intense. But not painful. She kept surrendering to each surge. At one point she thought, “If this gets worse, I’m not sure what I’ll do.” And yet — it never turned into pain. Only pressure. Only power. Only peace. Her daughter’s middle name is Psalm — a reminder that even when the psalmists walked through hardship, they always returned to the faithfulness of God. This episode is about what happens when God doesn’t waste the hard story… when He redeems it. If you’ve ever felt broken by a birth experience — or wondered if healing is really possible — this conversation is for you. Get all the details of the 3 Week Peaceful Homebirth Intensive- peacefulhomebirth.com/phintensive Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 237//Why Pregnancy Feels So Hard (And What God Might Be Doing in It)
In this episode, we’re talking about something most women feel but rarely frame correctly: why pregnancy and birth feel so hard — and what God might be doing in it. As we watch the Lord refine His Church, exposing pride, self-protection, and self-promotion, it raises an important question: could He also be refining us through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum? From nausea and sleepless nights to intense contractions and the “ring of fire,” pregnancy and birth stretch us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But what if these trials aren’t random? What if they are part of God’s refining process — strengthening your faith like gold tested in fire? We’ll walk through Malachi 3:2 and 1 Peter 1:6–7, exploring how trials reveal the genuineness of our faith and how a Biblical perspective can completely transform how you approach natural pregnancy, homebirth, and postpartum recovery. If you’re: Preparing for a Christian homebirth Navigating pregnancy anxiety Wanting a faith-based perspective on natural birth Or struggling through a hard season in pregnancy This episode will encourage you to see your experience through eternity — and remind you that this season is temporary, purposeful, and covered in His peace. God is not wasting your pregnancy. He refines what He loves. If this podcast has encouraged you in your birth preparation, please leave a review on Apple or Spotify. When you do, it helps more women searching for a faith-based approach to homebirth and natural birth find this message. Share this episode with a pregnant friend who needs hope today. Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 236//When Birth Left the Home | How America Medicalized Birth in one Generation
This episode explores the historical shift from home births to hospital births in the U.S. Using a 1928–1940 study, the episode explains how rising hospital births initially increased interventions and infection risks and shows that maternal mortality only declined after some simple adjustments. From a Christian perspective, Aly discusses cultural trust in medical institutions, the professionalization of obstetrics, and how understanding this history can help women make informed choices about childbirth today. Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Monthly community calls, 50% discount on Homebirth Hub (faith based homebirth preparation course), and Peaceful Homebirth Community access - https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phfan/ IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 235//A Peaceful Homebirth Starts with Community and the Reminder that Birth is Simple
"Most of the time when left alone, birth works." This is the phrase you'll hear me see almost on every episode. This starts with the belief that "birth is simple." But what happens if pregnancy and birth become complicated? What if difficult things come up? Are you surrounded by people who will help you and support you, or shut you down and silence you? In this episode you'll find helpful reminders on how to build community that actually shows up when you need them to! Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ All Peaceful Homebirth Supporter Options- peacefulhomebirth.com Leave a comment on LB1234 to support Freestanding Birth Centers in NE! Whether you're in NE or another state please comment on why you support a woman's right to choose where and with whom she births- https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63777&docnum=LB1234&leg=109 IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp
Ep 234//Finding Peace in the Secret Place During Pregnancy
After a 2 month break I'm back and ready to share the amazing things that God has done in my heart, plus talk about 3 principles in embracing the "secret place" during pregnancy for maximum transformation and intimacy with the Lord. Join our community call today here-> https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ I'm not going to be engaging on social media so send me an email with feedback or to just connect at: [email protected] If this podcast has been a blessing to you at all and you'd like to support the show PLUS get faith-based homebirth education check out the 3 ways to do that here- peacefulhomebirth.com Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/
Peaceful Homebirth Update & How to Support The Show!
Today starts my 2 month break from the podcast. Listen in for how you can support the show AND get access to an amazing community and gifts. Thankful for all of the support that keeps this podcast going! While I'm away here is a link to the podcast directory with direct links to every episode I have done! PODCAST DIRECTORY: https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/17418ac4a1 Click Here to Support the Show: peacefulhomebirth.com Get 20% off Araza Beauty Products- arazabeauty.com/peacefulhomebirth Need help? Email me- [email protected] Connect over on IG- @peacefulhomebirth
Ep 233//Slippery Slope into Idolizing Homebirth and the Traps Satan Uses to Keep us in Bondage
Do you want a homebirth so bad that it hurts sometimes? You find yourself with racing thoughts of all the what of scenarios which leads you into a cycle of information overload. You’re scrolling IG for hours searching for stories just like yours to help you feel better, you compulsively text your doula or midwife in hopes they will say just the right thing to calm your nerves. You start to question if homebirth is really what you should be doing… or you go so far to believe that it would be better to die at home then transfer to the hospital. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! Today my friend Amanda and I are going to be diving deeper into some New Age and New Thought deceptions that ultimately lead to idolizing birth. Our hearts are not ones of condemnation because we have been where many of you may be listening to this episode. We want to encourage and compel you that Jesus is the ONLY path for peace and freedom. You will never know enough to have peace, be enlightened or perfect enough and no experience will satisfy you like the one where you meet and surrender your life to Jesus. Come over to IG @peacfulhomebirth and let us know what you thought of this episode! Black Friday has brought the lowest price of the year on the Peaceful Homebirth Course! Start your Christ centered homebirth preparation journey today: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phbf25/ Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Use Code MADELINE10 FOR 10% OFF! Sponsors- Araza: (Black Friday Sale!) 20% off site-wide Free Coconut Color Glossy Balm in Gem on orders over $125 Free shipping on orders over $75 Code: ARAZABF Click Here to Shop the Araza BF Sale! Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist: 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
EP 232//Christian Hypnobirthing | Former New Age Follower Exposes the TRUTH!
Christian Hypnobirthing seems to be the most popular form of birth preparation right now. In today's episode we seek to discover what the Bible says about hypnosis and share our thoughts coming from 2 different perspectives. My friend Amanda has recently come from the New Age and I from a Christian perspective that dabbled with New Age perspectives. Come over to IG @peacfulhomebirth and let us know what you thought of this episode! If you’re ready to avoid information overload and overthinking, join Homebirth Hub — my 8-week homebirth course that gives you exactly what you need to know to have the homebirth of your dreams, without wasting time scrolling on Instagram or worrying if you’re prepared enough. Get 10% off with code PEACEFUL10 at checkout. Just head to www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub and start preparing for the birth God designed you for. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: (Black Friday Sale Coming This Week!) Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist: 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 231// When Birth Isn’t Terrible: 5 Hour Birth Center Story for First-Time Moms with Aspen
Today’s episode is with Aspen, a first-time mom, who had a beautiful, five-hour birth at a birth center — but her story starts long before labor began. She grew up hearing that birth was terrible — her mom even said she wished for death during hers. But instead of repeating that narrative, this mama decided to renew her mind and approach birth differently. We talk about the delicate balance between having faith-filled expectations without setting yourself up for disappointment, and how too much information can actually lead to overthinking. You’ll hear what she actually did to prepare for a peaceful, straightforward first birth — and how her mindset made all the difference. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the birth information out there and just want to know what’s truly important — you’re going to love this episode. And if you’re ready to avoid information overload and overthinking, join Homebirth Hub — my 8-week homebirth course that gives you exactly what you need to know to have the homebirth of your dreams, without wasting time scrolling on Instagram or worrying if you’re prepared enough. Get 10% off with code PEACEFUL10 at checkout. Just head to www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub and start preparing for the birth God designed you for. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist: 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 230// From Hospital Births to God-Led Homebirth: One Mom’s Door-Opening Story with Britt
In today’s episode, Brit shares the incredible story of how God spoke to her heart before she was even pregnant — giving her the name of her baby and confirming that this child was part of His plan. After having hospital births before, Brit wasn’t sure if they would have more kids, and the idea of homebirth felt like a distant “maybe someday.” She used to say, “I’d like to have a homebirth, but…” — always finding a reason why it couldn’t happen. But as she began to trust God, He started opening doors one after another — leading her right into the peaceful, faith-filled homebirth she once only dreamed about. Her story is such a beautiful reminder that when God calls you into something, He also makes the way. We also talk about how the Enemy loves to use distractions and doubt to interrupt the peace that God intends for birth — and how being spiritually discerning and prepared can shift everything. Birth isn’t just physical; it’s deeply spiritual. Protecting your birth space and inviting the Holy Spirit in is key to walking in true peace and authority. If you’re feeling called to homebirth but unsure where to start, I want to invite you to join Homebirth Hub — an 8-week course that helps you prepare for your homebirth with confidence, discernment, and peace, without wasting time scrolling on Instagram or second-guessing if you’re ready. Get 10% off when you use code PEACEFUL10 at checkout. Just head to www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub and start preparing for the birth God designed you for. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist: 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 229//Healing Birth Trauma God’s Way: Finding Peace and Purpose After a Hard Birth with Brigid Tebaldi
Today, I’m joined by Brigid, a Functional Women’s Health Coach and Mentor who helps moms rediscover that their bodies are not broken — that they’re not falling short in motherhood — and that life can actually be full, joyful, and fun, even in the chaos. Brigid guides women to see the truth that their bodies are beautifully made by God, that their vocation is holy work, and that the birth of their children is just the beginning of the transformation God is calling them into. She’s a wife, mother of five, and homesteader in Pennsylvania who loves time outdoors with her kids, diving into conspiracy theories, cooking and baking from scratch, and listening to all the podcasts she can. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a tender but powerful topic — birth trauma. We’ll talk about what actually makes something traumatic, how it affects our bodies, our connection with God, and how real healing begins when we invite the Holy Spirit into those memories and emotions. And if you’re listening today as a first-time mama who’s dreaming of a peaceful homebirth — but you catch yourself wondering, “Can I really do this?” — I created something just for you. It’s called The Homebirth Hub, a Christ-centered course that helps you prepare your heart, your mind, and your body for the birth God designed you to have — with peace, confidence, and practical wisdom. You can learn more at www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub. Use the code PEACEFUL10 for 10% off! 2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 228//God's Faithfulness Never Fails, A Homebirth Story of Answered Prayers with McKenzie
Welcome back to the show, friend. Today’s episode is one that will touch the deepest parts of your heart — especially if you’ve ever walked through a birth that didn’t go the way you hoped. I’m sitting down with Mckenzie, who has experienced two very different homebirth stories. Her first was a grueling 30+ hour birth that left her feeling like both her body and God had betrayed her. She had done all the physical prep — every stretch, every supplement, every bit of control she could — and still found herself in the middle of the very story she thought she’d avoid. But God wasn’t done writing her birth story. When Mckenzie became pregnant again, she knew something had to change. This time, it wasn’t about controlling every outcome — it was about surrender. She told her husband the hospital wasn’t an option, and instead of preparing harder, she asked, “Lord, how can I surrender more?” In this episode, Mckenzie shares the five specific prayers she brought before God, how He faithfully answered each one — and even how He showed up when one of them wasn’t answered the way she expected. If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, fear, or doubt in your birth journey, this story will remind you that God’s faithfulness never fails — and that when we surrender the outcome, He writes something far more beautiful than we ever could. ✨ And friend, if you’re wanting to learn how to surrender your birth to Jesus like Mckenzie did — to take what you know in your head and anchor it in your heart — then you’ll want to grab your ticket for the Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass on October 24th at 12:30pm CST. It’s just $7 to come meet other homebirth moms and walk through practical exercises that will help you watch fear leave and faith rise. So if you’re currently pregnant and planning a homebirth — but you’re tired of just scrolling and hoping that other people’s positive stories will somehow rub off on you — this is your moment. Come join us for this powerful masterclass. Scroll down to the description and grab your ticket today! Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass- https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/f44cfbfcf5 1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub 2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈 Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 227//God's Faithfulness and Guiding Steps In Homebirth with Michelle Wolf
Today’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that God truly is in the details. My guest, Michelle Wolf, is a mom of two who lives in Mexico. She chose homebirth for both of her babies, and while her first didn’t go the way she had hoped — including a difficult recovery after tearing — God used her second birth story to show His faithfulness in such a powerful way. For baby number two, Michelle and her family traveled five hours to their midwife’s home, and once again, God showed up — not just in the timing of everything, but in His presence as He met Michelle in her fear of tearing again. This episode is a testament that God knows the desires of your heart because He’s the one who places them there. He designed birth with purpose and order, and when we follow His blueprint, blessings abound. But before we dive into Michelle’s story, I have an exciting announcement to share. I’ve really been seeking the Lord lately about what He wants for this podcast and my role in the birth world — how I can best bring glory and honor to Him. And to be honest, I’ve been in such a season of transition. It’s been stretching and uncomfortable… kind of like that moment in labor when you think you can’t go any further, and that’s exactly when transformation happens. Well, that transformation is here. I’ve gotten clear confirmation from the Lord to close down the coaching side of my business — something I’ve loved and invested so much into. And while it doesn’t make sense on paper, I feel an incredible peace about it. Now don’t worry — you can still work with me! It’s just going to look a little different. ✨ This month, I’m hosting a brand-new masterclass called Renew Your Mind for Birth — a practical, faith-filled workshop designed to help you prepare for your God-designed homebirth. You’ll learn what surrendering your birth to Jesus really looks like, uncover subconscious fears that might be sabotaging your pregnancy and homebirth dreams, and connect with other women who are preparing for a Jesus-centered birth experience. It’s happening October 24th at 12:30pm CST on Zoom, and if you can’t make it live, don’t worry — I’ll send you the replay so you won’t miss a thing. Renew Your Mind for Birth Masterclass- https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/f44cfbfcf5 1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub 2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈 Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain
Ep 226//Faith Is Not Certainty: Trusting God When You Can’t See the Outcome (Especially in Birth)
So many women preparing for homebirth tell me, ‘I’m trying to have faith, but I still feel scared.’ They think faith means they have to feel sure that everything will go perfectly. But biblical faith isn’t about having psychological certainty — it’s about trusting a faithful God even when the outcome is still unseen. Join this episode to discover if your faith has a firm foundation or will crumble at the next uncertain circumstance. 1. Homebirth Hub Course- Get 10% off when you use the code: PEACEFUL10 www.peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub 2. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 3. Get the retreat replay here- peacefulhomebirth.com/replay Sponsors- Araza: Find Your Shade Here Click to get 15% off & use code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈 Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book: https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ Connect on IG: @peacefulhomebirth @simplymcclain