Pain Free Birth

#18 | The Mind-Body Connection with Ashleigh Di Lello: Pain Isn’t Just Physical!

In this episode…
Karen delves into an enlightening discussion with Ashleigh Di Lello, founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, to explore the transformative power of the mind-body connection especially as it relates to pregnancy and birth. Ashleigh shares her own remarkable story of overcoming life-threatening health challenges. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn't live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and her discoveries revealed a revolutionary healing approach that has the ability to reshape our responses to emotional trauma and chronic pain, limiting beliefs, and provide profound insights into pain, trauma, and anxiety during childbirth. She went on to become an elite athlete, TV and Broadway star, entrepreneur, Brain Coach, and Keynote Speaker. This conversation aims to empower women with the knowledge and tools to navigate their life and birthing experiences with strength and confidence.
Special Note from Karen: Hey Mama, Is your body carrying birth trauma that you don’t want to bring into your next birth? You’re not alone – 1 in 4 women now report experiencing birth trauma. You can even experience trauma from a seemingly “positive” birth experience. Unpacking all of that can feel overwhelming and helpless. I’ve worked with hundreds of women to identify, feel, forgive, and release their birth trauma, and I’m here for YOU. Don’t waste another day struggling to keep your head above water. I don’t want you to miss out on the joy, bliss, and love that your next birth and postpartum experience can offer YOU! You can THRIVE, mama! Let’s do this.If listening to this episode struck a cord with you, I want to extend a special podcast listener discount [30% off] for my Healing Birth Trauma Masterclass HERE (now offered with lifetime access). Just use the code ‘TRAUMA’ at checkout.With love, Karen
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#17 | From Maiden to Mother: A Special Mother’s Day Message from Karen

In this special solo episode…
Karen explores the transformational process of becoming a mother and the sacred journey from maiden to mother. She discusses the spiritual aspects of childbirth, the challenges and rewards of motherhood, and the importance of surrendering to this rite of passage, aiming to validate and celebrate all mothers while acknowledging both the joyous and trying aspects of motherhood. She delves into the societal pressures and self-doubt many mothers face, advocating for a culture that honors the feminine energy of childbirth and motherhood. This Mother’s Day, Karen encourages mothers to surrender to the changes, embrace their new identity, and find beauty in the journey of motherhood.
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#16 | Calm in the Midst of the Storm: Rachel’s Miraculous Preterm Birth at 26 Weeks

In this episode…
Karen interviews Rachel Jones about her miraculous birth story that defied expectations. Rachel recounts the premature birth of her daughter, Abby, at 26 weeks and how prayer and community support played pivotal roles throughout her journey. She shares the personal growth and deep reliance on the Lord she and her family experienced, detailing how, against all odds and doctors' predictions, her baby thrived from the moment she was born. Rachel’s story encapsulates trials and triumphs of faith, prayer, and the power of maternal intuition, offering hope and inspiration to other families facing similar situations and emphasizing the power of advocacy by parents in the NICU and the profound impact it had on her understanding of motherhood.
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#15 | Breech isn’t a Problem! Jessica’s FIVE Natural Breech Births

In this episode…
Mom of 6, author, and NREMT, Jessica Gray, chats with Karen about her FIVE vaginal breech births. This unique experience ultimately led to her founding the #breechnation movement - a community of encouragement and education dedicated to informing the world that breech birth isn’t a problem! She is co-author of the upcoming 2024 book, The Breech Book, which will be a complete guide to having a safe and successful breech birth and will include an incredible compilation of breech birth stories!
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Did you know Karen has a module inside the Pain Free Birth E-Course dedicated to Breech & Twins?! She discusses all things breech birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein in this amazing bonus content. Get 10% off the PFB E-Course with this exclusive link for podcast listeners only >>HERE<
Connect with Jessica:@breechbirthSign up to be first to know about the highly anticipated 2024 release of The Breech Book HERE (and/or share your own breech birth story!).

#14 | Rebirth from Freebirth: Dr. Sarah’s Empowering Journey to Birthing HER Way

In this episode…
Birth Educator, Mother, and Chiropractor, Dr. Sarah Leahy shares with Karen how her confidence in her body’s ability to birth was shaken after her first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, which led to her first birth resigning to the pressures of medical intervention and ending in an unwanted traumatic c-section.
She went on to have a life-changing freebirth (unassisted) completely on her own terms with her second, and then an empowered home birth with midwives for her third.
Dr. Sarah’s radically unique birthing experiences set her on a passionate path to advocate for informed choice and educate women everywhere that it’s the medical system that’s broken, not them!
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Connect with Dr. Sarah:@birthuprisingbirthuprising.comBirth Uprising Podcast
Grab her free birth plan checklist HERE!The workbook she mentions at the end of the podcast is the Midwife or OBGYN eBook and is available NOW!

#13 | Beyond the Birth Story: How Birth Redefines Our POWER as Women with The Millionaire Mother, Cait Scudder

In this episode…
Boss Mama, Business Coach, and Founder of The Millionaire Mother, Cait Scudder, is back with Karen once again to share how her redemptive, life-changing second birth empowered her to be reborn as the mother she was always meant to be. We were created to shine and be seen. Once you allow yourself to step into your power as a woman and a mother, you can use your unique gifts to create your own success.
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Connect with Cait: @themillionairemotherThe Millionaire Mother Podcast

#12 | Beautiful One Midwifery Answers: What Makes Homebirth Safe?

In this episode…
Karen meets with licensed midwives Kelly and Tiffany of Beautiful One Midwifery to discuss all things homebirth and what midwifery care should truly look like.
As holistic health advocates and fierce lovers of the family and all things home, this passionate duo focuses their practice on alternative care that puts control back into the hands of the women they serve, providing integrative knowledge, natural resources, and sisterly inspiration for women to own their birth journeys. They love coming alongside busy moms who are looking for a more personalized approach to holistic pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
We dive into some FAQs we've been aching to answer for you, such as:
For whom is home birth actually safe?
What about insurance options? Isn't home birth expensive?
What conditions are preventable and what will risk me out of care?
What constitutes a “variation of normal” vs. a true complication or emergency?
…and LOTS more!
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Not sure where to start on how to find a provider that's right for you? Check out PFB’s latest FREEBIE: Questions To Ask Your Birth Provider!
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Connect with Beautiful One Midwifery:
@beautifulonemidwifery
beautifulonemidwiferysandiego.com
Check out their podcast “At Home with Kelly + Tiffany” HERE!Check out their Community Membership, designed to bring the midwifery model of care to every stage of womanhood!

#11 | SURPRISE…2 Babies! Elizabeth’s Peaceful Breech Twin Home Birth

In this episode…
Hospital pediatric RN turned full-time homeschooling SAHM, Elizabeth Parsons, shares with Karen how she ended up giving birth to twins (both breech!) at home after having had 3 previous unmedicated hospital births.
She recalls how the Lord intervened throughout her pregnancy to keep the second baby “hidden” in order to protect her and her family from fear and worry (especially during the unprecedented times brought by the pandemic).
In turn, her birth experience was a true testimony marked by peace and the revelation that when left alone with our God-given intuition and miraculous intentional design, women are more than capable of not only unmedicated physiological singular birth but double breech twin birth!

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#10 | Treasure Hunting, FER, Home Birth, & Lightbulb Moments with Nicole Neesby

In this episode…
Holistic-minded, homesteading mama, Nicole Neesby, dares to normalize home birth with Karen as she shares about each of her beautifully unique birth experiences. Despite the trauma she went through in her first birth, she still never questioned her desire to birth at home, where she always felt safest. Her following redemptive births are so encouraging, and reveal the profound depth of God’s grace.
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@nicoleneesbynicoleneesbyblog.com

#9 | The Medical Model vs. The Midwifery Model: Expert Interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

In this episode…
Karen sits down with renowned Home Birth Obstetrician, Dr. Stuart Fischbein, to discuss the serious flaws in the medical model of care today. With over 40 years of professional experience, mainly specializing in vaginal breech and twin birth, he now travels the world educating birth workers and advocating for the midwifery model of care - a true pioneer in the birthing world.
Dr. Stu gets straight to the point addressing some of the most hot button questions you want answers to, such as:
What does “high risk” actually mean?
Is home birth safe?
When is induction really necessary?
What about preeclampsia?
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Connect with Dr. Stu:@birthinginstinctsbirthinginstincts.com