161. The Free Birth Society Scam: Untangling Free Birth from Free Birth Society with former Inner Circle Member Serendipiti Day

Send us Fan MailThis conversation draws a sharp line between the idea of free birth and the brand and ideology of Free Birth Society, described by a former inner circle member as a high control group. Serendipiti explains how constant content, binge listening to the curated podcast stories, and a tight private membership can gradually reshape beliefs about maternity care, medical risk, and even personal identity. The key warning is not about birth choices alone, but about control. Serendipiti describes censorship inside the membership, shaming around transfers or even positive medical experiences, and how extreme anecdotes can become “proof” that overrides basic safety planning. We discuss the Journey Moon case, the role of NDAs and platform shifts, and what it was like to participate in The Guardian’s reporting and The Birthkeepers podcast as the broader picture became clearer.The heart of the conversation is discernment: how to support birth autonomy and informed consent without handing your mind to a high control group. If you have ever wondered whether a community is empowering you or isolating you, this is for you.Additional Resources:MyMaineBirth.comClosing song by Kate Sutherland.  You can find Kate's community songs and deep nature connection work online at KateSutherland.caThe Guardian Article - Title: Infludencer's made millions pushing 'wild' births - now the free birth society is linked to baby deaths around the worldThe Guardian Article - Title: She was like a deer in the headlights': How unskilled radical birthkeepers took hold in CanadaThe Guardian Article - Title: Five Key Findings from our investigation into the Free Birth Society The Guardian Article - Title: Friday Briefing: How the free birth society's philosophy contributed to a preventable death Interview - Exposed: the business linked to baby deaths around the worldThe Guardian Podcast - the BirthKeepers