The Radiant Birth Podcast

What if a “high-risk pregnancy” didn’t have to define your future births?In this episode, Megan shares how she went from every label in the book — gestational diabetes, hypertension, GBS+, white coat syndrome, failed induction, and an unplanned C-section — to a peaceful, low-risk pregnancy and an incredibly empowering VBAC.Through education, mindset, support, and radical responsibility, she reclaimed her pregnancy and proved that your history does not have to become your destiny.This episode is packed with hope, birth wisdom, and practical takeaways for any mama who:🌿 Had a traumatic or intervention-heavy first birth🌿 Was labeled “high-risk”🌿 Wants a VBAC🌿 Wants to step into pregnancy with confidence instead of fearHow high-risk labels impact moms (and why they’re often misused)What Megan changed between pregnancies to shift from “high-risk” to “low-risk”The mindset rewiring that makes VBAC success more likelyThe role of education in healing birth traumaHow trusting her body — and choosing supportive care — changed everything🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit (Start your empowered birth journey):👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/freebirthprepkit🎓 The Radiant Birth Course (Your full birth transformation):👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/birthcourse📸 Instagram (Daily reels, education, and encouragement):👉 https://instagram.com/radiantbirthcoMegan references education from Beautiful One Midwifery, whose resources deeply shaped her redemptive pregnancy:👉 ⁠https://beautifulonemidwifery.com/⁠

In this powerful episode, Britt Andres from Radiant Birth Co. sits down with Cass Loeppky of Balance & Bloom to talk about her healing birth journey, coming back to her feminine design, and learning to thrive through cycle syncing and body awareness. 🌙We unpack what it means to live in alignment with your hormones, heal from trauma, and embrace the divine design of womanhood — from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.✨ Freebie for listeners: Grab your Free Birth Prep Kit to feel calm, confident, and ready for your birth.🎓 Want deeper prep? Enroll in the Radiant Birth Course — your step-by-step guide to an informed, empowered, and peaceful birth.💛 Follow along on Instagram: @radiantbirthco | @cassloeppky

In this episode, Britt Andres of Radiant Birth Co. sits down with OB/GYN Dr. Stu Fischbein — a physician who left hospital-based practice to support women through the midwifery model of care. Together they unpack why the modern system continues to pathologize birth, how fear is used to control women, and what you can do to reclaim a calm, confident, physiological birth.💬 Topics we cover:• The truth about hospital policies and “failure to progress”• How fear and liability shape modern maternity care• What to do when a provider disrespects your boundaries• Navigating pain relief and epidural decisions with confidence• Why birth isn’t broken — the system is — and how we can change it🎧 Tune in to feel informed, validated, and empowered — whether you’re preparing for birth or supporting others through it.✨ Resources:Free Birth Prep Kit Full Radiant Birth Course ⁠Connect with Dr. Stu on Instagram here or Britt on Instagram: @radiantbirth.co If this episode inspired you, share it with another mama who deserves to know her power in birth. 🌿

You have a voice in your birth. In this episode, we dive deep into autonomy and informed consent — what they really mean in the birth space, and how to stand firm in your choices without fear.We’ll cover:💡 What informed consent should actually look like💡 How to advocate for yourself in the hospital💡 Practical language you can use when decisions come up in labor🌟 You deserve to feel safe, seen, and respected in birth. Let this episode equip you to step into labor with confidence.✨ Resources for you:🎓 The Radiant Birth Course📖 Free Birth Prep Kit

Birth is not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare for the birth you truly want — not the one shaped by fear, pressure, or hospital routines. I’ll share mindset shifts, practical steps, and faith-filled encouragement so you can walk into labor feeling ready, supported, and powerful.You’ll learn how to:✅ Create a vision for your birth✅ Get the right team in place✅ Build confidence and peace through preparation✨ Ready to prepare for YOUR dream birth?🎓 The Radiant Birth Course📖 Free Birth Prep KitBecause you were made for this. 🤍

Ever wondered why some labors last longer than expected — and what you can actually do about it? In this empowering episode, I break down the most common reasons for long labor, how to stay calm and confident in the process, and practical tools to support your body and baby through each stage.🌟 Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing for another birth, you’ll walk away with hope and strategies to keep going when labor feels like it’s taking forever.✨ Want to get fully prepared for birth?🎓 The Radiant Birth Course – Your step-by-step guide to an empowered, physiological birth📖 Free Birth Prep Kit – Downloadable affirmations, checklists, and tips to prep for the birth you dream of

In this episode of Radiant Birth Co., Britt sits down with Rebecca Twomey of Radiant Mission to share her incredible journey. After her first hospital birth ended in an unplanned C-section she hadn’t wanted, Rebecca went on to experience three powerful redemptive freebirths — including her fourth baby who was born breech.Rebecca speaks honestly about the reality of interventions, how to make informed choices, and the freedom that comes from trusting God and your body. Her story is a testimony to the power of birth on your terms.✨ Resources mentioned:Radiant Birth Course — your step-by-step guide to an informed, empowered birthFree Birth Prep Kit — grab your free guide to prepare your mind and body for laborConnect with Radiant Birth Co. on InstagramFollow Radiant MissionThis conversation is for any mama longing for redemption, autonomy, and confidence in birth — whether you’re navigating past trauma, preparing for a VBAC, or simply curious about freebirth and breech birth stories.

Want to feel calm and in control during early labor? In this episode, we break down exactly what early labor looks like and how to work with it—not against it. You'll learn:How to recognize early labor signsWhy rest, nourishment, and movement matterHow your partner can support youWhen it’s actually time to head to the hospital or birth center✨ Whether you're a first-time mama or planning a redemptive VBAC, these tips will help you set the tone for a smoother, more empowered birth.🧠 Want to go deeper and truly prepare for labor?➡️ Grab the free Birth Prep Kit here: https://www.radiantbirthco.com/bpk🎓 Join the full Radiant Birth Course: https://www.radiantbirthco.com/course📲 Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirthco

Your mind is the most powerful tool you have when it comes to birth. 🧠✨ In this episode, I’ll show you how to train your brain to love birth, release fear, and thrive in your pregnancy and labor experience. You’ll also learn how to heal from past birth trauma so you can move forward empowered, confident, and excited about your next birth.Inside this episode:🌿 How your thoughts shape your hormones and birth experience🌿 Tools to retrain your brain and overcome fear🌿 Healing from traumatic births and creating a new story🌿 How to tap into your body’s divine design for birth👩‍🍼 Want to go deeper?✨ Join the Radiant Birth Course + Community — everything you need to prepare for an empowered, peaceful, and informed birth.✨ Grab your FREE Birth Prep Kit — a complete checklist, birth planner, and tools to help you feel confident walking into labor.✨ Come hang out with me on Instagram for daily tips, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes support → @RadiantBirthCoIf you’re ready to love birth or rewrite your birth story, this episode is for you. 💛

In this mini episode, I’m breaking down the 5 foundations of birth every mama should know—hormones, movement, environment, mindset, and partner support. 🌸 These are the keys to helping labor progress smoothly, keeping you calm, and creating the birth experience you’ve been dreaming of.Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, these foundations will help you feel prepared and confident. 💕✨ Want more support? Check out the Radiant Birth Course + join our community for tools, checklists, and encouragement along your journey.Radiant Birth Course + CommunityFree Resource (Birth Prep Kit)

Most mamas prepare for a baby… but not for birth.And when you skip true birth prep, you miss out on the tools and confidence that make all the difference.In this episode, I’m sharing:✨ Why prep work makes the dream work in birth✨ The exact kinds of preparation that matter most✨ My own journey from unprepared first birth → redemptive home water birth✨ The common mistakes I see mamas make before labor dayYou’ll walk away knowing how to start preparing — and exactly where to go next to get fully ready.🌸 Join the VIP list for my $29 Fear-Free Birth offer (first 10 buyers get a free 30-min 1:1 birth coaching call): [VIP Link]📓 My Labor Position Playbook (LPP): [LPP Link]🕊 Calm Labor Blueprint (CLB): [CLB Link]💬 Connect on Instagram: [Instagram Link]

In this incredible birth story, Mel Friesen shares the miraculous moment her baby, who was in the occiput posterior (sunny-side-up) position, rotated into an optimal position—in just one contraction—after Mel paused during labor to speak to her baby.This powerful episode explores:- The moment of connection that changed her labor- How maternal instinct and speaking out loud impacted birth- Why baby positioning matters—and how it can shift- The beauty of working with your baby and body in laborWhether you're preparing for a VBAC, a natural birth, or simply hoping for a more connected and informed experience, this story will encourage you, inspire you, and remind you that your body and baby are on the same team.Tune in now to discover what’s possible when you trust the design of birth and partner with your baby.🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit → https://www.radiantbirthco.com/birthkit🎓 Take the Radiant Birth Course → https://www.radiantbirthco.com/course📲 Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirth.co

Cydney Grant, doula and mother of three, shares her powerful journey through three very different births—a hospital birth, a home birth turned medical emergency due to a true knot in her baby’s cord, and a powerful home birth that followed.In this episode, Cydney opens up about:- What it felt like when her home birth became an emergency- How that experience deeply impacted her husband—and what she learned about paternal birth trauma- Why having the right birth team made all the difference- How her experiences inspired her to become a doula- The true value of continuous support in birthThis is a must-listen for anyone exploring home birth, recovering from a traumatic experience, or wondering how birth impacts the whole family—not just mom. Cydney reminds us that with the right support, birth can be both sacred and safe.📲 Follow Cydney on Instagram: @yourkindreddoula🎁 Download the Free Birth Prep Kit → https://www.radiantbirthco.com/birthkit🎓 Enroll in the Radiant Birth Co. Course → https://www.radiantbirthco.com/course📸 Follow us on Instagram → @radiantbirth.co

This episode is our redemption story. After a traumatic first birth and a VBAC that left us feeling panicked and out of control, we finally experienced the birth we longed for—peaceful, powerful, and pain-free at home with our daughter Raelyn. We talk about the mindset shifts, spiritual preparation, and practical tools that led us from chaos to confidence. This is for the woman who’s walking into birth after trauma, the mom considering a VBAC, or the couple longing to feel informed, united, and empowered.If you’re wondering whether healing is possible—listen in. We’re proof that it is.✨ Grab our Free Birth Prep Kit: radiantbirthco.com/freebirthkit🎓 Enroll in the Radiant Birth Course and take back your birth experience: radiantbirthco.com/course📲 Connect with us daily over at @radiantbirthco

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Jason and I sit down to share the birth story that changed everything—our firstborn Elliot’s birth. We walk through the excitement of early labor, the cascade of interventions, and the moment we realized things weren’t going the way we imagined. This is the story of our traumatic C-section, what we didn’t know going in, and how it impacted us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This episode is about shining a light on what we didn’t know, how that lack of preparation affected us, and why informed birth truly matters.✨ Download our Free Birth Prep Kit to start learning what we wish we had known: radiantbirthco.com/freebirthkit🎓 Ready to take charge of your birth? Check out our full course: radiantbirthco.com/course📲 Come hang out with us on Instagram: @radiantbirthcoPt. 2 We share our second and third birth stories, where we went from chaos to healing. Can't wait to see you there!

What if your first birth didn’t have to feel scary, chaotic, or out of your control?In this episode of the Radiant Birth Podcast, Britt sits down with her sister Ally Plett, a certified personal trainer and first-time mom, to share how she prepared intentionally—mind, body, and spirit—for a peaceful, confident hospital birth.They walk through Ally’s full birth story, from early pregnancy mindset shifts to how she coped through contractions and trusted her body and faith in every stage of labor. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually possible when you prepare for birth with intention, this is the episode you need.Inside the episode:- Building a positive birth mindset as a first-time mom- How Ally prepared physically, mentally, and spiritually for labor- What early labor and transition looked like at home and hospital- The power of movement, breath, and surrender during birth- Her faith-led approach to trusting God’s design for birth- Encouragement for any mom who wants to walk into birth with peaceWhether you’re planning your first birth or hoping for a better experience this time, Ally’s story will show you what’s possible with the right mindset, preparation, and support.🎓 Want to prepare like Ally did?Explore the Radiant Birth Course → https://radiantbirthco.com/radiant-birth-course🎁 Grab the Free Birth Prep Kit → https://radiantbirthco.com/birth-prep-kitFollow us on Instagram:📲 @radiantbirthco

Want to thrive in pregnancy and prep your body for a healthy conception? In this episode of the Radiant Birth Co. podcast, Britt sits down with Mikaela Froese, a holistic nutritionist, certified reflexologist, and live blood analysis practitioner to talk about the root causes of infertility and how to support your body naturally through every stage of pregnancy.Whether you’re TTC, in your first trimester, or navigating pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and insomnia — this episode will give you practical tools and expert guidance from a holistic lens.Inside this episode:🌱 What your body might be trying to tell you about fertility🍽️ Whole food nutrition for pregnancy + hormone support🤢 Natural ways to ease morning sickness, insomnia, constipation, and more🦶 How reflexology and live blood analysis reveal root issues🧠 Mindset shifts and nervous system support for women in the fertility + pregnancy journey✨ Start here for more free support:🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit🎓 Radiant Birth Course📲 Connect with us on Instagram:@radiantbirthco → https://www.instagram.com/[email protected] → https://www.instagram.com/mikaela.froese🎧 Subscribe for more episodes on holistic pregnancy, empowered birth, and what it means to truly feel safe and strong in your body.💬 If this episode spoke to you, comment below or DM us — we’d love to hear your story!

We’re back with Part 2 of the 50 most Googled questions about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! If you’ve wondered:→ Do I really need a birth plan?→ How can I avoid a C-section?→ Do I have to follow hospital policies?→ Is birth always painful?→ What if I tear?!→ How do I prep for baby AND postpartum?→ What tests should I expect during pregnancy, birth, and after?I’ve got you. These are the real questions mamas are googling — and today, I’m answering the next 25 with truth, confidence, and that big sister who’s been there energy.💡 Bonus: I’m also talking about intuition, self-advocacy, and what you actually need to feel calm and confident as you get ready for birth.👇 Grab my free Birth Prep Kit + explore my full course:🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit🎓 Radiant Birth Course📲 Let’s connect:Instagram → @radiantbirthcoEmail → [email protected]👉 Tap play — and let’s walk into your birth educated, empowered, and totally ready.

This is your Birth Bestie in your ear today — and we’re diving into the 50 most Googled questions about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. (Well, 25 today. The rest in Part 2!)You’ve probably already searched stuff like:→ How long does labor last?→ When do I go to the hospital?→ Is an epidural safe?→ Can I say no to constant monitoring?→ How will I know when to push?I’ve got you. I’m a certified doula, childbirth educator, and a mama of 3 who’s had a C-section, a traumatic hospital birth, and a redemptive home birth — so I’ve lived this. And now I’m here to cut through the noise, give you the truth, and hype you up for the birth you actually want.👇 Grab my free Birth Prep Kit + explore my course:🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit🎓 Radiant Birth Course📲 Let’s connect:Instagram → @radiantbirthcoEmail → [email protected]👉 Hit play and let’s answer the questions you’ve been dying to Google at 2am. You’re not alone — and you were made for this.

What do you do when everything you planned for birth changes? Savannah’s story is a must-listen for any expecting mom navigating uncertainty.In this episode, we explore how Savannah’s entire birth plan shifted—her location changed, her provider changed, and she ended up being induced. But despite all of it, she had a calm, powerful, and deeply aligned birth.You’ll learn:-What helped her stay grounded even when plans unraveled-How she prepared her mindset for the unexpected-Practical ways to advocate for yourself during an induction-Why empowered birth isn’t about the setting—it’s about youThis episode is for the woman who wants to feel confident, supported, and steady—even when her birth doesn’t look exactly how she imagined.Resources:-Free birth prep guide: radiantbirthco.com/birth-prep-kit-Radiant Birth Co. course: radiantbirthco.com/radiant-birth-course-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirthco/xoxo - your girl Britt

What happens when a mother goes from feeling powerless in the hospital to completely reclaiming her birth experience at home? In this powerful first episode of the Radiant Birth Co. podcast, Britt sits down with Mikaela to share her transformative journey from a medically-managed hospital birth to a fully autonomous free birth at home.You’ll hear:✨ The emotional aftermath of her first birth experience✨ Why she chose not to return to the medical system✨ What preparation looked like for an unassisted birth✨ The mindset shifts that made her free birth possible✨ What it actually felt like to birth in her powerThis episode is for the woman who knows there’s more to birth than fear, control, and interventions — and who is ready to learn what’s truly possible when you trust your body and create a supportive environment.Whether you’re exploring free birth, considering a VBAC, or just want to hear a redemptive and inspiring birth story — Mikaela’s honesty and wisdom will leave you encouraged and empowered.🔗 Download our free birth prep guide: radiantbirthco.com/birth-prep-kit🎓 Learn more about our birth course: radiantbirthco.com/radiant-birth-course📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirthco/📲 Follow Mikaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaela.froese/💬 If this story inspired you, leave a review or message us!