The Whole Birth Wellness Podcast

We’re bringing a dad’s voice into the birth conversation. We had Jacob Dubois, husband, father, home birth advocate, and author of “Why Home Birth” to talk about how dads can move from fear and skepticism into understanding the process of birth and ultimately trusting in their wife’s INTUITION and her ability to birth. We talk about his wife’s two births, trusting the mom’s intuition, the cascade of interventions, birth education, and bringing dads into the birth space. Because when a dad is educated in physiological birth, grounded, and believes in HER ability to birth… it can make a GENERATIONAL impact! Connect with Jacob:  Buy his book : Why Homebirth  Jacob Dubois is a Christian, a devoted husband to wife Madison, and a proud father to two young sons (ages 2 and 5 months). He is the author of Why Home Birth? How hospitals turned birth into a medical procedure,  and what the evidence actually shows, an evidence-based exploration that chronicles his personal journey from former home birth skeptic to confident advocate, drawing on what he learned over the past two years while supporting his wife through transformative birth experiences. As @apogee.dad on Instagram, he shares authentic content centered around faith, fatherhood, and awakening perspectives on topics like birth and parenting. Professionally, Jacob is an active-duty Marine Corps Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a Master’s of Science in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jacob is committed to sharing his story of transformation, bringing more fathers into the conversation around birth, and empowering families to question mainstream narratives on health and childbirth. Discount codes: Milk moon postpartum tonic: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel I've been loving their postpartum tonic use my code [WHOLEBIRTH10] for a discount The Reclaiming Birth Gathering Conference 15% off discount code: WHOLEBIRTH15 Earthley has tinctures for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

Since around 98% of moms in the U.S. give birth in the hospital, this episode is especially for the mama who wants an UNMEDICATED HOSPITAL BIRTH. Lizzie shares how to prepare for birth with more confidence and ownership, not just making a birth plan, but actually knowing how to advocate for it.  Birth can absolutely require surrender, but that doesn’t mean walking in unprepared. Lizzie reminds us that the more you understand your body, your options, and the hospital system, the more confident you can feel when labor gets intense. We talk support-person scripts, what is better than a birth plan, highlighting how it’s important to know how every intervention, understanding your options when pressure starts and how to create a more physiological birth experience in a hospital setting. Such an EMPOWERING conversation for moms who want to walk into birth INFORMED and not blindsided by the hospital or their provider.  Connect with Lizzie: Follow her two accounts on instagram @fiercelizzie @theunmedicatedgirlies Unmedicated girlies birth prep class  Lizzie Bolliger is a mom-first founder, homeschool mom, and the creator of Unmedicated Academy, a childbirth education program redefining what a “birth class” can be. She teaches women how to protect physiology, advocate with confidence, and walk into birth truly informed, not just told what to do. Her work centers education and real support, connecting moms with birth workers who get it. Through her done-for-you curriculum, Lizzie helps doulas and educators run high-impact, profitable classes so more women get the birth support they deserve. Discount codes: Milk moon postpartum tonic: Nourishing postpartum herbs that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been LOVING their postpartum tonic the past 2 years. Use my code [WHOLEBIRTH10] for a discount ✨

On today’s episode, Sarah Reining shares her personal birth story, what led her to start her Instagram page Your Redemptive Birth  and podcast, and her heart for helping moms who have had medicalized traumatic births. We talk about how to discern whether induction is truly medically needed, or simply routine, fear-based, or provider preference so moms can make informed decisions with confidence instead of pressure. around common induction reasons like suspected big baby, shoulder dystocia, and stillbirth risk and how moms can discern true medical need from routine, fear, or provider preference. More about Sarah Sarah is the heart behind Your Redemptive Birth, where she helps women pursue natural, powerful, and transformative births after medicalized birth experiences. Through her podcast and 1:1 support, she encourages mothers to process fear, reclaim confidence, and believe that birth can be healing, redemptive, and deeply empowering. Connect with Sarah: Follow her on instagram: @yourredemptivebirth Discount codes:  ⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use my code [WHOLEBIRTH10] for a 10% off discount ✨

Madeline Marlatt is a mama of three who shares about faith, surrender, peaceful birth, and trusting God’s design in birth. In this episode, we talked about releasing fear, declaring scripture over your birth and baby + discerning God’s voice during pregnancy and birth.  We also touched on preparing for birth with both wisdom and surrender, renewing your mind in a culture that teaches women to fear birth, and remembering that our bodies were created with purpose for birth.  One of the biggest reminders from this episode was that birth is not as complicated or mysterious as our culture often makes it seem. When you begin to understand what is going on, so much fear starts to lose its grip. Your body is not failing you, it was beautifully designed for this. Understanding the process of birth can bring so much more peace, confidence, and trust in God’s design for birth.  Connect with Madeline:  Follow on instagram @mommamadeline Purchase her book A Labor of Grace  Discount codes:  Milk moon postpartum tonic: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use my code [WHOLEBIRTH10] for a discount ✨ ⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

Victoria Tippins is a mom of 3, a birth educator, a student midwife, and has supported 1,000+ parents through her work. So many moms go into labor knowing the kind of birth they want… but when the moment comes to actually speak up, that can feel hard. In this episode with Victoria Tippins, we talk about advocacy in labor, declining routine cervical exams, slowing the room down when decisions feel rushed, and remembering that moms still have autonomy in birth. Just because something is common or routine does not mean it is required. This conversation is such a beautiful reminder that physiological birth is not something we have to force. Often, it looks more like softening, trusting, and getting out of the body’s way. A gentle reminder that informed consent matters, and birth decisions do not have to be made from pressure or fear.  Follow @peacefulbirthmethod on instagram for grounded birth education, gentle encouragement, and practical tips on things like advocacy in labor, avoiding unwanted interventions, and preparing for a more peaceful postpartum.  Be a part of Victoria Tippins Peaceful Birth Academy:  You’ll learn how to: - Feel confident during birth -Reduce your risk for tearing -Say “no” to unwanted interventions -Embrace postpartum with knowledge and tools

Episode 6 of the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast features Kristen Nagle sharing her journey from a NICU nurse with fear-based views of birth, once believing home birth should be illegal, to becoming an advocate for physiological birth and trusting the body’s design. In this episode, we talk about fear in birth, how the medical system shapes women’s perceptions, and what it looks like to reclaim birth with courage and faith. This conversation is for the mom who wants to move from fear into trust for her birth. Get connected  with Kristen: Follow on instagram: @kristen_nagle Get connect to the Reclaim Birth conference  More about Kristen: Kristen Nagle is the founder of the Reclaiming Birth Gathering. A former NICU nurse (who once thought home birth should be illegal) turned faith-led movement creator. Kristen has spent over a decade walking out a return to God’s design, through homebirth, homeschooling, health sovereignty, and building life outside of conventional systems. Her work centers on helping women move from fear and outsourcing to trust, embodiment, and rooted leadership in their homes. Through birth, faith, and lived experience, Kristen invites families to remember what was always theirs and to reclaim life as it was meant to be lived, with Faith and God as the anchor. ⁠The Reclaiming Birth Gathering Conference⁠ 15% off discount code: WHOLEBIRTH15

In Episode 5, Victoria sits down with practitioner Barbi Carr to explore the principles of homeopathy and how it can beautifully support women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Homeopathy looks at the individual as a WHOLE, not just symptoms. It takes into account emotional well-being, personal history, stress patterns, past trauma, and overall vitality when supporting healing.  In the episode we discuss: - The foundational principles of homeopathy - Addressing root causes + generational trauma -Water dosing & how remedies are prepared -Acute vs. constitutional remedies -Recognizing when a remedy is working -The role of timing and dosing -The historical roots of homeopathy -Empowering mothers to take ownership of their health Whether you’re TTC, pregnant, postpartum, or simply curious about holistic healing, this episode invites you to see health through a new lens.  Connect with: Imageodei Homeopathy:  Instagram: @imagodeihomeopathy Schedule a free discovery call On her website, you’ll find her course Homeopathy for Moms: Cultivating a Heritage of Health.

Victoria invites Alaina from @nurturingwithtwins on the podcast to talk about what it really looks like to mother TWINS from a place of abundance. Alaina unpacks the mother–baby triad. You’ll also hear her perspective on attachment, the neurobiology of infant sleep, and the powerful mindset shift from scarcity to abundance because twin motherhood was never meant to be “survived,” but honored. We also discuss the dignity of babies, why maternal self-care is essential (not optional), and how partner communication can make the day-to-day feel lighter and more connected. This conversation ends with the heart behind Alaina’s growing nurturing community for twin moms created to offer real resources, encouragement, and a place to belong. Takeaways: Babies have inherent dignity that deserves to be honored.The mother–baby triad is foundational Many twin moms feel isolated and under-resourced and support matters.Shifting from scarcity to abundance can transform the motherhood experience.Infant sleep is deeply neurological; connection and responsiveness matter.It’s never too late to repair, reconnect, and attune to your child’s needs. Connect with Alaina:  Follow: @nurturingtwins: https://www.instagram.com/nurturingtwins Sleeping with Twins the Guide: https://stan.store/nurturingtwins/p/sleeping-with-twins-the-guide

If you’re a twin mama or want to set yourself up for an empowering birth experience, this one’s for you! In episode 3, Dr. Stu reflects on his shift from a medicalized model of birth to supporting informed, physiological birth. Victoria shares parts of her story of what led her to having a twin home birth. Dr. Stu explains research on twin pregnancy, hospital birth in the OR vs. twin home birth, and what it really means when a pregnancy is labeled “high risk.” They discuss why it’s so important for women to feel confident asking questions and advocating for their care and birth choices. Dr. Stu touches on how twin growth is often misinterpreted using singleton charts, how a more supportive, physiology-centered model can improve outcomes, and the vital role midwives play in supporting and normalizing twin birth. He covers the financial side of care, including paying out of pocket for a midwife, using a cost-sharing program, and leveraging an HSA instead of traditional insurance and why planning ahead financially for birth truly matters.  This episode is especially POWERFUL for twin moms… but truly for any mom who wants to feel CONFIDENT, INFORMED, and in charge of her birth choices. About Dr. Stuart Fischbein:  Dr. Stu is a board-certified OB/GYN who practiced in Southern California for over 36 years, known for supporting informed, physiological birth and collaborating closely with midwives. He co-hosts the Birthing Instincts podcast and now travels internationally teaching birth workers through his Reteach Breech workshops. Resources:  https://www.birthinginstincts.com/ https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/  Discount codes:  ⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use my code [WHOLEBIRTH10] for a 10% off discount ✨ ⁠The Reclaiming Birth Gathering Conference⁠ 15% off discount code: WHOLEBIRTH15 ⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

In episode 2 of the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast, we talk about: Ancestral nutrition for pregnancy + postpartum, for a deeply nourished mama. This episode features Zoe Lamb who is a mom of two girls and a lover of all things birth and pregnancy. She’s a holistic health coach for moms and babies, lives in Hawaii, and has been married to her husband, Garrett, for almost five years. This Episode Covers: -nutrient-dense foods for pregnancy + postpartum -what to eat  in the first week postpartum for recovery -raw milk for pregnancy + postpartum -why meat stock can be more supportive than bone broth -nutrition + lifestyle ways to support a low-risk pregnancy - home birth + low-intervention birth prep, what to research - few low-tox swaps for TTC/pregnancy -an ancestral take on baby’s first foods Connect with Zoe:  Follow on instagram: @the.nourishedmom She also offers a few free resources: a home detox checklist, a starting solids guide, and a meat stock guide.

In this episode, I sat down with Karly Sauer, a faith-based, science-backed nutritionist who helps women lose weight, meant to bring freedom, joy, and simplicity into weight loss for women as a byproduct, WITHOUT dieting, restriction, or burnout. Karly shares a refreshingly different approach to weight loss, one rooted in nourishment, hormones, and mindset, not extremes or deprivation. If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated, or exhausted by the diet cycle, this episode is for you.  Connect with Karly: Follow on instagram: @karlysauer The Freedom Method Program: ⁠https://theholylivingco.com/the-freedom-method⁠ Connect with Victoria:  instagram: @wholebirthwellnesswithvic