Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma

In this episode there is no holding back. Charlie Kirk's assassination woke up something in me that has officially been activated. I'm out for demonic destruction. So in todays episode: - I recap what my thoughts are about Charlie Kirk's death - Recap the amazing Divine Design Homebirth Retreat - Expose the practice of conscious conception and "Spirit babies" so you can avoid!   1. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 2. Join PHC for a 7 Day Free trial and submit your homework - peacefulhomebirth.com/collective 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  

I'm heading to Florida this week for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat  so I'm uploading a training I recorded for inside of my group coaching program, Peaceful Homebirth Collective, as a part of their workshop and homework to do this week. You too can download the Workbook and do the homework with this episode: 1. Download the Workbook Here- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/ 2. Join PHC for a 7 Day Free trial and submit your homework - peacefulhomebirth.com/collective   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 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/      

Have you ever been in the middle of your pregnancy journey and suddenly felt fear wash over you? You know God called you to homebirth, but now you’re questioning everything? Today, we’re going to talk about what to do when the lights go out and everything feels shaky.   I took these principles from a recent sermon my pastor gave at church. I was immediately applying them to birth prep and I had to share because I believe these 5 things are what contributed to a peaceful birth despite the spiritual warfare in my mind!   This is for the woman preparing for homebirth who wants peace, even when uncertainty hits hard.   Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book   If you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.   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 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/    

What if your first two birth experiences left you thinking, ‘There has to be a better way?’ That’s exactly where today’s guest, Valery, found herself. A mom to three little boys, Valery’s journey to homebirth wasn’t just a decision—it was a calling.   After two hospital births that didn’t feel right, she and her husband began seeking God for answers… and what unfolded is a story of faith, courage, and the beauty of birth as God designed it. In this episode, you’ll hear how prayer guided her every step, how she discovered God’s heart and His nearness in the midst of birth, and why even scoliosis couldn’t stop her from having the homebirth of her dreams. Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book If you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.   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 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/  

Jessica Arno, also known as The Combat Midwife. Jessica is not only a midwife, but also an EMT who has trained military personnel on how to respond to emergencies involving women and children. In fact, she was personally headhunted by the Army to teach combat medics her expertise. In this episode, Jessica shares her powerful story of advocacy, beginning with her own mom’s near-death experience during a VBAC in the hospital. From a young age, she saw firsthand how the system was failing women, and she knew she never wanted to be part of the medical system that was causing harm. We talk about the practical side of ‘what if’ scenarios in birth, and Jessica gives some much-needed encouragement for women whose husbands may be hesitant about homebirth. This conversation is going to leave you feeling more prepared, more confident, and more supported in your journey. If this episode encouraged you, I’d love to invite you to take the next step in preparing for your homebirth inside the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. For 7 days, you can access our full homebirth course, all past video coaching sessions, and join a community of like-minded women walking the same path. It’s completely free for the first week so you can see if it’s the right fit for you. Go to peacefulhomebirth.com/collective to start your free trial today.    Connect with Jessica:  Website: https://combatmidwife.com Email: ask@combatmidwife.com Instagram: @CombatMidwife YouTube: Combat Midwife on YouTube Facebook: Combat Midwife on Facebook X: @CombatMidwife Telegram: Combat Midwife on Telegram Discount Code for courses: PEACEFUL    Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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/ Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"      

What happens when the system meant to support you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? In today’s powerful episode, you’ll hear the raw and unfiltered birth story of a mama who endured a grueling 43-hour labor that ended not just in trauma—but in a shocking brush with CPS, medical gaslighting, and a provider who bragged about throwing away birth plans. With meconium in the waters, interventions stacking up, and her voice ignored, this birth experience during the peak of COVID turned her world upside down. But in the midst of this experience she persevered! She is a bright light, and encouragement and she has taken a horrible story and turned it around for His glory! She shares her redemptive homebirth story and how God answered EVERY SINGLE one of her prayers! His goodness and glory shines through this story! Meet My Guest: My guest today is Ellen Cobb. She is an informed, naturally minded, homebirthing, breastfeeding, bedsharing momma who aims to inspire and empower other moms to take charge of their health and wellness for their families. She co-owns a boutique fitness studio, Novo Fitness, in Columbus, Georgia with her sister, is a stay-at-home momma, and also is the CEO of her most recent business, Holistically Healthy, where she works one-on-one with mommas as a Certified Holistic Health Coach.  Email- holisticallyellen@gmail.com Announcement!! My friend Madeline and I are hosting the Coping with Contractions masterclass on August 12th at 1pm Cst. In this training you'll learn: -​​How to reframe pain with Biblical mindset shifts so that you can have truth without the New Age woo woo -Practical techniques to cope with contractions so you will have tools in your pocket if you start to spiral -Spiritual and Emotional Prep so that you can have a heart of surrender to the God given design birth and flow with labor. Half of the spots have already been taken and I want you there! Click Here to Register Now Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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 & Birth Workbook 👉https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"  

Miracle story ahead! This episode with Carol was fascinating! God truly cares about women and the process of birth.  We are in a time in history where women are realizing the deep need to trust God over their midwife, the medical system, even their own knowledge and intuition. God wants to be invited into ever detail and moment of your birth! For the midwives out there listening, may you be encouraged that you answer to a higher power than your license, the State or the medical system. Praise Him that you are a vessel to be used by our Almighty Savior and friend.  I hope this episode encourages you as you prepare for or attend births. To God be the glory. Connect with Carol: midwyf@gmail.com  classicalmidwifery.com gentlebirths.net **Get 100Euro of off your ticket to the Classical Midwifery Conference in Crete, Greece when you use the code "PODCAST" "good patient" caused her to stay quiet, go along with the system, and ultimately watch her dreams for birth slip away. But this time? She chose a different path. Through my program, Haley prepared for an HBAC — a homebirth after cesarean — and not only did she have a beautiful, redemptive homebirth, but she did it with the full understanding and wisdom of both sides of the coin — as a nurse and as a mama standing in her authority. We also dive into the complicated emotions that can come up when you work inside the medical system, but choose something different for yourself. Her story starts with her waters breaking early — what the hospital often labels as "premature rupture of membranes" — and how that moment could've easily led her down the same old cascade of interventions… but because she was prepared and supported, she stayed home, stayed confident, and brought her baby into the world in the way God designed. It’s such a powerful conversation, especially if you’re navigating fears after a c-section or feeling tension between your job in healthcare and your personal birth choices.   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE DIVINE DESIGN HOMEBIRTH RETREAT: Kissimmee, FL  Sept 5th-8th, 2025 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TO APPLY   if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.   If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. CLICK HERE TO TRY FOR 7 DAYS FREE Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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! 👈   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"  

Haley came to me after experiencing a traumatic c-section with her first baby, nearly ten years ago — a birth where, in her own words, being the "good patient" caused her to stay quiet, go along with the system, and ultimately watch her dreams for birth slip away. But this time? She chose a different path. Through my program, Haley prepared for an HBAC — a homebirth after cesarean — and not only did she have a beautiful, redemptive homebirth, but she did it with the full understanding and wisdom of both sides of the coin — as a nurse and as a mama standing in her authority. We also dive into the complicated emotions that can come up when you work inside the medical system, but choose something different for yourself. Her story starts with her waters breaking early — what the hospital often labels as "premature rupture of membranes" — and how that moment could've easily led her down the same old cascade of interventions… but because she was prepared and supported, she stayed home, stayed confident, and brought her baby into the world in the way God designed. It’s such a powerful conversation, especially if you’re navigating fears after a c-section or feeling tension between your job in healthcare and your personal birth choices.   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE DIVINE DESIGN HOMEBIRTH RETREAT: Kissimmee, FL  Sept 5th-8th, 2025 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TO APPLY   if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.     If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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! 👈   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"  

What if your homebirth preparation wasn’t just about supplies and birth plans — but about stepping into the unique roles God designed for you as husband and wife? In this episode, we explore how both masculine and feminine protection reflect the heart of God — and how embracing those roles creates safety, unity, and peace in your homebirth. Whether you're wondering how your husband can practically support you, or how to guard your mindset and protect the atmosphere for your baby’s arrival, this conversation will equip you with biblical insight and practical tools to prepare for birth — together. You’ll learn: ✅ How God reveals Himself as both Protector and Nurturer ✅ The difference between masculine and feminine protection in birth ✅ The husband’s role as spiritual and physical protector ✅ The wife’s role in guarding her heart, womb, and home ✅ How unity and understanding create a peaceful birth space This is more than birth preparation — it’s walking in God’s design for your family. Ready to go deeper? Join us for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat, happening in beautiful Florida, September 5–8, 2025 — a sacred space for couples to prepare spiritually, practically, and emotionally for birth as God intended. Click for details and to apply if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.     If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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! 👈   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"  

A while back I posted a 5 minute birth vizualization. I had many requests for more so here we are! Today will be a 10 minute vizualiation so get somewhere nice and comfy and quiet! 💫 If you're currently planning a homebirth and looking to prepare holistically surrounded by community support and live trainings,  I want to invite you to two things: First, the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat this September in Florida — four days of Biblical birth prep, sisterhood, soul care, and real-life tools to help you step into your birth with confidence. This is for the woman who knows she was made for more — and is ready to prepare her heart, mind, and body for a truly empowered birth experience. Spots are limited! Apply for the 2025 Divine Design Homebirth Retreat in Kissimmee, FL September 5th-8th! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Second, if you’re looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I’d love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you’re ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.     If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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! 👈   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"   Music track: Creek by Pufino Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Background Music (No Copyright)  

Today, I’m sharing a really special clip from one of our live group coaching calls — this time, my husband and I sat down together to talk openly about a topic that so many couples quietly wrestle with: postpartum intimacy. We got raw, real, and practical about navigating this sacred season as a couple — because healing, connection, and joy in your marriage don’t have to take a backseat after birth. Whether you’re preparing for your first homebirth or your fourth, I think you’ll find so much encouragement in this conversation. This is your last chance to get on the waitlist for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat and receive $100 off your ticket! Ticket's go on sale tomorrow June 11th! We already have 2 VIP spots taken and space is limited. If this retreat is on your heart, don’t wait    Apply for the 2025 Divine Design Homebirth Retreat in Kissimmee, FL September 5th-8th! CLICK HERE TO APPLY If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It’s where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth 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! 👈   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"      

I’m joined by Elle Klink, a first-time mom, a chiropractor, and a woman who knew from the start that homebirth was the path for her. You’ll hear how she labored while still seeing patients, how her birth unfolded in such a straightforward and peaceful way, and why she’s already dreaming of doing it all over again. Elle’s story is a beautiful reminder that when we partner with our bodies and with God’s design, birth doesn’t have to be scary...it can be joyful. Connect with Elle: IG- @klinkchiropractic  & @elleklink ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈 Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements    

Today, I’m joined once again by the incredible Madeline Marlatt—and if you’ve heard our past conversations, you know it’s always a deep, spirit-led ride. In this episode, we open up about our philosophy of birth: why we believe birth is not just physical, but spiritual… not just medical, but miraculous. We talk about the way God designed women, the importance of radical responsibility, and the deeper purpose woven into the birthing process. And—BIG NEWS—we’re officially announcing something we’ve been dreaming into reality: our in-person retreat in Florida this September! It’s going to be a sacred space for women who are ready to walk in truth, community, and boldness in their birth journeys. If your heart is leaping right now—you’re not alone. This is going to be something really special. Add your name to the waitlist and be the first to know all the juicy details as they unfold. JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2025 HOMEBIRTH RETREAT ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈 Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Today’s episode is such a beautiful testament to both the power of birth and the faithfulness of God—even when things don’t go as expected. I’m sitting down with Jess Hodge, a stay-at-home mama with a heart for motherhood, nutrition, and whole-family wellness. After having three hospital births, Jess chose to trust her instincts and plan a homebirth for her fourth baby. And the birth? It was everything she hoped for—simple, straightforward, and Spirit-led. But just four days later, Jess found herself in the ER with extreme pain, leading to a diagnosis I had never heard of getting this severe postpartum. What followed was months of not being able to walk, relying on others for everything—yet somehow, she still calls this her best postpartum experience yet. Her story is such a clear picture of Romans 8:28—God truly works all things together for good, even in the unexpected. If you're listening and you’re that first-time homebirth mama, feeling called by God to birth at home but knowing deep down that you want more than just a checklist and a course—Jess’s story is a reminder that mindset, heartset, and support matter. That’s exactly why I created the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It’s not your typical birth course. It’s a Christ-centered group coaching program where we go deep. You’ll get access to the core course plus training videos, weekly live calls—including workshops, a couple’s call, and expert Q&As—and a space where you can ask me and the community anything along the way. If you want to feel grounded in truth, confident in your body, and completely supported—spiritually, emotionally, and practically—as you prepare for your dream homebirth! Apply today for PHC! Now let’s dive into Jess’s story. I think it’s going to bless you.   Connect with Jess: IG- @jesshodgewellness JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2025 HOMEBIRTH RETREAT ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth   Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈 Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

Today’s episode is a powerful testimony of transformation, healing, and freedom in Christ. I’m joined by a former New Ager who used to work closely with Freebirth Society. She taught yoga, embraced spiritual practices that many see as “empowering”—but behind it all, she was unknowingly caught in deep spiritual deception. Nya is a Christian, a wife, and a freebirthing stay at home mother who has built a successful business with her Instagram platform, sharing information with other women about birthing at home, medical freedom, and leaving the New Age occult to follow Jesus. In this conversation, she shares how she encountered Jesus in a way that completely changed everything. She opens up about her personal journey out of witchy birth work, what really happens behind the scenes at gatherings like the Matriarch Rising Festival, and the demonic activity she began to recognize once her eyes were opened. We also dive into her beautiful freebirth stories—what shifted in her approach to birth after leaving the New Age, and how surrendering to Jesus has brought more peace, clarity, and true empowerment than any ritual or affirmation ever could. If you’ve ever felt a stirring in your spirit around the “spiritual but not Biblical” side of birth work, or if you’ve been searching for truth in this space—this episode will speak directly to you. Join us in September in FL for a Homebirth Retreat! JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2025 HOMEBIRTH RETREAT ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈 Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

PART 2- If you haven't listened to episode 208 yet, pause this and go back to listen to Madeline's first homebirth story!   Madeline comes back on the show to share her God story of her second homebirth. She describes the peace that came from knowing Jesus and how practically she invited and covered her baby and birth with the Holy Spirit.    This is a moving story and I know you're going to love it!    If this podcast has blessed you would you take a moment and leave me a review? It helps the podcast get into more listening ears who have been praying for a homebirth!    Connect with Madeline: https://www.instagram.com/mommamadeline https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/womb-to-wonder- https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/madelines-birth-freebie JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2025 HOMEBIRTH RETREAT ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈 Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up:Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements

“I want the glory back!” — Those were the powerful words the Lord spoke over Madeline after her first homebirth, commissioning her to start an online ministry to show pregnant women how deeply God is involved in every detail of childbearing. Today, I'm so excited to introduce you to Madeline Marlatt — a Jesus-loving mama of two, passionate about encouraging women to invite God into their pregnancy and birth journeys. In this episode, Madeline shares her beautiful homebirth story with her first baby, opens up about the anxiety she faced during pregnancy, and gives a powerful testimony of how the Lord revealed Himself to her every step of the way. Connect with Madeline: https://www.instagram.com/mommamadeline https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/womb-to-wonder- https://stan.store/madelinemarlatt/p/madelines-birth-freebie APPLY FOR THE HOMEBIRTH RETREAT   ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈   Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH" Fullscript: Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements  

Are you a first-time Christian mama who loves Jesus but still feels afraid when you think about giving birth—especially at home? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re talking directly to the mama who believes in God’s goodness but still wrestles with anxiety about her upcoming birth. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a homebirth, or just want a faith-filled foundation for this next season, this episode will speak peace over your heart. You’ll hear: Why fear doesn’t make you a bad Christian (and how to walk through it with Jesus) My story of my first homebirth and how I  went from anxious to anchored in God’s truth The powerful scripture that connects resurrection power to your birth space An affirmation to declare over your pregnancy and birth starting today If you’ve ever thought, “I know God is good, so why do I still feel so unsure about giving birth?”—this episode is for you.   ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level mentorship for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLY FOR PEACEFUL HOMEBIRTH RETREAT   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈   Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH"          

What does it really mean when Paul says a woman will be “saved through childbearing”? And how should Christian women view labor, pain, and the so-called "curse of Eve"? In this deeply encouraging episode, I’m joined by Phylicia Masonheimer—founder of Every Woman a Theologian and host of the Verity podcast. Together, we dive into the theology of birth, the spiritual significance of labor, and how surrender and trust play a powerful role in a peaceful homebirth. We talk through Phylicia’s own birth stories, the beauty of holding our birth plans with open hands, and how to walk in peace, not fear—even when the unknowns of birth feel overwhelming. If you’re a first-time mom feeling called to homebirth, but wondering how to prepare your heart and faith… this one’s for you. ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level mentorship for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY   Connect with Phylicia https://www.facebook.com/phyliciadelta https://www.instagram.com/everywomanatheologian https://www.youtube.com/@everywomanatheologian https://phyliciamasonheimer.com   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈   Sponsors: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH"          

My OBGYN told me: “your pelvis is too small, you’ll always have to have a C section.”   I told her: That isn’t going to be my future birth story.   Now, 9 years later, I’ve had 3 blissful homebirths, all WITHOUT a scalpel knife coming anywhere near my pregnant belly.   In today’s episode I’m going to share how I burned the advice my OBGYN gave me to the ground & went on to birth my babies in the comfort of my own home despite being told my “pelvis is too small.”  Learn more about the Peaceful Homebirth Collective 👉  Click Here   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈   Discount Codes: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH"