Podcast
Free Birth Society
The Free Birth Society Podcast features honest, gripping, inspiring, and transformative freebirth stories hosted by the founder Emilee Saldaya in conversation with wild women worldwide.
In the vast tapestry of childbirth experiences, a thread runs undisturbed, unmedicated, and true to its ancestral roots: freebirth. This differs from your usual home birth with doulas or midwives in attendance. Freebirth stands apart, where birthing is solely in the hands of the birthing woman, accompanied only by her intuition, rhythms of nature, witnessed by her family.
The Free Birth Podcast invites you to a unique corner of the universe where we dive deep into the raw essence of birth, untamed and unassisted. Pushing against the tides of modern obstetrics and its violent approach, we venture into stories of women who've boldly chosen to claim this primal rite of passage. Here, we're not merely sharing tales; we're challenging the status quo and redefining the very narrative of childbirth.
As we unravel discussions on rights in childbirth, dissect varied care models, and amplify the unfiltered voices of freebirthing women from around the planet, our purpose remains clear: to spotlight the distinction and significance of wild birth. This isn't an argument against the myriad ways women choose to birth, but rather an affirmation that freebirth has its revered space in the continuum of birth choices.
Join us in celebrating a movement that underscores the powerful message and has changed the lives of thousands: Birth, in its purest form, is not a medical event but a profoundly personal journey.
The Free Birth Society Podcast is your compass to navigate and rediscover that journey.
*Freebirth = Birthing in the absence of any hired professionals, away from medical institutions or their agents. Also known as family birth, unassisted birth, wild birth.
*Sovereign birth = Birthing outside of the medical paradigm, inclusive of births with authentic midwives and doulas. We include many stories on the show where women birthed outside of the medical system with doulas and radical birth keepers. While these births are not freebirths, they are certainly sovereign births!
- Episodes
- 329
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 14 min
- On air since
- 2017
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
329 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 24 min
Six Babies, Three Ways to Birth, One Big Lesson
Season 10, Episode 15
Show notes
Sarah is a mother of six. In this episode, she walks Emilee through every one of her births. They range from an Indiana birth center, to home birth with a midwife, to freebirth, and one unplanned hospital transfer. She talks about growing up feeling she had to "do it all" and discovering that all she wanted was to be a mom. She also shares how six births changed her marriage, her health and how she sees the world. Along the way she and Emilee talk about the pressure of due-date deadlines, birth interventions, trusting your own body, and extending grace to yourself, whatever path you choose.
If you want to connect with Sarah, follow her on Instagram at @sarah.pion
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 37 min
The Sacred Restoration of a Broken, Holy Family
Season 10, Episode 14
Show notes
Grace shares the story of choosing a wild pregnancy and freebirth, transferring to the hospital during labor, and discovering after the birth that she had been carrying twins. She recounts the loss of one baby, the NICU stay of his surviving twin, and the family’s efforts to navigate grief and hospital care while honoring their boundaries. Grace also reflects on faith, motherhood after loss, and the birth of her daughter in a later pregnancy. This is a story that sits with the complexity of grief and how love, praise, and heartache coexist.
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Join us for a Free Live Masterclass with Emilee Saldaya - ‘LET THEM TALK: How to Speak Your Truth When People Are Going to Hate It’ on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 pm EST. It's time to face your fear of judgment and learn how to release its control over you.
Register at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/masterclass
Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 9 min
When Her Husband Missed the Birth and His Mother Stepped In
Season 10, Episode 13
Show notes
Gabrielle shares her two unassisted births, from a casual, confident mountain birth to an intense hot tub labor, and what trusting her body's natural rhythm taught her both times. Along the way, she talks about building a real women's circle, the kind that shows up with groceries and childcare, not just encouragement. This one is for anyone questioning mainstream birth norms and curious about what becomes possible when a woman stops managing her body and starts trusting it.
If you want to connect with Gabby, follow her on Instagram at @humble.hill.homestead.
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Join us for a Free Live Masterclass with Emilee Saldaya - ‘LET THEM TALK: How to Speak Your Truth When People Are Going to Hate It’ on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 pm EST. It's time to face your fear of judgment and learn how to release its control over you.
Register at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/masterclass
Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model. Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 18 min
Meconium, 24 Hours, and Trust: A Story from New Zealand
Season 10, Episode 12
Show notes
Jenna McConkey shares the intimate story of her freebirth after miscarriage and years of inner work. Jenna speaks on trust, surrender, the illusion of safety, and the subconscious beliefs that surfaced during her labor.
A powerful conversation about birth as a medicine journey, and learning to let creation create.
If you want to connect with Jenna, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jenna__ra and you can find her website here: https://www.sacredground.co.nz/breathwork
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Join us for a Free Live Masterclass with Emilee Saldaya - ‘LET THEM TALK: How to Speak Your Truth When People Are Going to Hate It’ on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 pm EST. It's time to face your fear of judgment and learn how to release its control over you.
Register at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/masterclass
Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 22 min
She Chose Her Babies Before They Were Conceived: Liv’s Two Freebirths
Season 10, Episode 11
Show notes
Two babies. Two free births. Two radically different initiations into motherhood. Liv shares the extraordinary story of trusting her body, her intuition, and her children to guide how she gave birth and built her family.
From hearing her first daughter’s soul before conception to navigating boundaries, co-parenting, community, and a second transformative birth, Liv shares what happens when she surrendered to her life’s path and trusted it completely.
If you want to connect with Liv, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/livlovetantra/ and https://www.instagram.com/birthwithtrust and you can find her website here:https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdCa3BvaGlvcjI3QjE5SVhHRU5PRF9mcEJmQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZFNHQ0xIS0ExZDFhMkZrdTlnSFJwX2JtVmZlZ2dSOGVzbnJ2bFV5NU1GQzZfZEtPT0QwQWZuNnlnNWRJTGdET0pDZ2d3YnZuUk1RUEdWWDA4TXhOTEl6M1NyVU5BX094TGpZSWJfbzAyLVZLRVJLSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fvedarevival.com%2F&v=PecysOe7dewhttps://www.birthwithtrust.com/
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Join us for a Free Live Masterclass with Emilee Saldaya - ‘LET THEM TALK: How to Speak Your Truth When People Are Going to Hate It’ on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 pm EST. It's time to face your fear of judgment and learn how to release its control over you.
Register at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/masterclass
Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 19 min
I Thought I Was Getting Care - I Was Being Managed
Season 10, Episode 10
Show notes
The difference between a managed birth and a truly lived one can change everything. Gracie shares how a pregnancy that began with fear, false alarms, and a medical system that never seemed to stop escalating led her to question what she was actually consenting to - and what women lose when they hand over their authority. From a terrifying early call about spina bifida markers that turned out to be wrong, to a midwife who opened labor with criticism instead of care, Gracie’s first birth exposes how easily pregnant women can be steered, managed, and emotionally destabilized. But her second pregnancy and freebirth tell a radically different story.
If you want to connect with Gracie, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sacredlinesbirth and you can find her website here: https://www.sacredlinesbirth.com/
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Join us for a Free Live Masterclass with Emilee Saldaya - ‘LET THEM TALK: How to Speak Your Truth When People Are Going to Hate It’ on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 pm EST. It's time to face your fear of judgment and learn how to release its control over you.
Register at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/masterclass
Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 14 min
A Messy Truth About Marriage, Birth, and Repair: Erin’s Freebirths
Season 10, Episode 9
Show notes
Freebirth is not just about where you give birth; it can expose everything happening in your marriage, your nervous system, and your deepest beliefs about what you think you deserve. Erin shares two raw, unforgettable freebirths in upstate New York, and the second one includes a moment most couples would never survive on camera. While she is actively laboring, her husband says he wants a divorce.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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52 min
From Academia to Freebirth: How One Woman De-Programmed Her Mind and Claimed Her Body
Season 10, Episode 8
Show notes
Sandra shares her transformation from a fear-driven, data-controlled first birth to an intuitive, very fast, freebirth at home.
If you want to connect with Sandra, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sandraskjaervo.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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48 min
From Self-Proclaimed Zombie to Awake and Engaged: Abbey’s First Freebirth
Season 10, Episode 7
Show notes
Abbey shares how trusting her intuition led her to freebirth and a deeper connection with her body.
She opens up about awakening from feeling like a zombie, navigating her first pregnancy, and embracing intentional motherhood.
This is a powerful conversation about presence, birth, healing, and creating a life aligned with your deepest values.
If you want to connect with Abbey, follow her on Instagram at @encompassfarming and visit her website here.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The UCL Freebirth Study, a first-of-its-kind independent academic research project on freebirth, run by University College London. If you've freebirthed or planned to freebirth and shifted your plans for any reason, your story is data the world doesn't have yet.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthstudy.com/
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at emileesaldaya.com, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 13 min
From People-Pleasing to Power: Jasmine Chooses Freebirth
Season 10, Episode 6
Show notes
The advice to “just trust the system” falls apart fast when you’ve already been gaslit by doctors, pressured toward induction, and made to feel like your own body can’t be trusted. Jasmine shares the full arc from her first hospital birth, and the quiet unease that followed, to the radically different freebirth that changed how she sees motherhood, power, and herself.
She opens up about a messy first pregnancy, an OB-led experience that included pressure around size, a threatened induction at 39 weeks, and the claustrophobic feeling of being managed instead of supported. But the deeper story is what happened after birth: postpartum isolation, dark thoughts she was too afraid to say out loud, and the people-pleasing pattern that kept her suffering silently.
Then everything shifts. In her next pregnancy, Jasmine finds Free Birth Society, devours hundreds of hours of podcast stories, and starts to imagine something she never thought possible: having her baby at home, without a midwife, on purpose.
If you want to connect with Jasmine, follow her on Instagram at @rootedandradiant.motherhood and you can find her website here.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 5 min
How One Manufactured Emergency C-Section Led to a Total Birth Rebellion
Season 10, Episode 5
Show notes
After a homebirth turned into a C-section, Tereza began questioning everything she thought she knew about birth and safety.
She shares how processing her experience led her to freebirth her second baby and reclaim trust in her body.
Now pregnant with her third, she explores sovereignty, fear, motherhood, and choosing a different path.
If you want to connect with Tereza, follow her on Instagram at @terezataus and you can find her on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdCa3BvaGlvcjI3QjE5SVhHRU5PRF9mcEJmQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZFNHQ0xIS0ExZDFhMkZrdTlnSFJwX2JtVmZlZ2dSOGVzbnJ2bFV5NU1GQzZfZEtPT0QwQWZuNnlnNWRJTGdET0pDZ2d3YnZuUk1RUEdWWDA4TXhOTEl6M1NyVU5BX094TGpZSWJfbzAyLVZLRVJLSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fvedarevival.com%2F&v=PecysOe7dewhttps://www.youtube.com/@terezataus
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at emileesaldaya.com, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 17 min
Listening to the Whispers: Haleigh Knows To Freebirth Her First Baby
Season 10, Episode 4
Show notes
Motherhood reshapes everything: identity, trust, intimacy, and surrender.
Haleigh Featherly shares the spiritual and emotional journey behind her freebirth, and the unexpected challenges of becoming a mother.
A raw conversation about autonomy, inner knowing, postpartum transformation, and learning to meet life as it is.
If you want to connect with Haleigh, follow her on Instagram at @haleighfeatherly and you can find her website here: https://www.haleighfeatherly.com/
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at emileesaldaya.com, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 3 min
One Nurse’s Cost and Benefit of Experiencing Midwifery Betrayal
Season 10, Episode 3
Show notes
What happens when a nurse who believed in midwives ends up learning, the hard way, why so many women leave the system behind? Kari shares the full arc from a fast-moving love story and her first hospital-adjacent birth to the moment she realized the real authority in the room had to be her.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at emileesaldaya.com, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 16 min
How Working in the OR Led to Freebirth: Danielle’s FBAC/VBAC
Season 10, Episode 2
Show notes
In this deeply honest conversation, Danielle shares the full arc of her journey into motherhood, from a medically managed first birth that left her feeling unprepared and disoriented, to a transformative freebirth experience that changed everything.
She opens up about navigating a C-section, postpartum, medicalized motherhood, working in the OR, and the emotional process of undoing old beliefs while preparing for a VBAC and eventually choosing wild pregnancy and freebirth. What unfolds is a powerful story of self-responsibility, healing, and reclaiming trust in the body.
Danielle reflects on the support that helped her shift her perspective, the intensity of labor, the beauty of meeting her baby at home, and the complex postpartum emotions that followed.
This episode is a moving reminder that growth is not linear, birth is not one-size-fits-all, and every woman’s experience deserves space, honesty, and reverence.
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program.
Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at emileesaldaya.com, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 21 min
The Nurse Who Quit Trusting the System She Worked In (and then freebirthed, of course)
Season 10, Episode 1
Show notes
Kaitlyn spent years as a nurse inside a system she stopped trusting. So she left it, became a lactation consultant, and started attending births outside the hospital entirely. After 8 years of infertility, Kaitlyn finally got pregnant and freebirthed at home, with a little help from Rescue Remedy at exactly the right moment.
If you want to connect with Kaitlyn, follow her on Instagram at @wildhoneykv, and you can find her website here: https://www.wildhoneykv.com/
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Introducing LEMONADE, my newest training program. Six months, live, with me. LEMONADE is where you stop shrinking your truth and start building the visibility, the spiritual grit, and the real world tools to speak it in public and survive what comes after. Because the backlash isn't a maybe. It's the toll for doing big work in the open, and I'm going to teach you how to turn it into fuel.
Learn more at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/lemonade
The Complete Guide to Freebirth, our popular flagship program, takes you from conception through postpartum with a full education in physiological birth and the mindset of self-responsibility.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/cgtf
The Radical Birth Keeper School, an in-depth training for women called to sovereign birth-work, blends self-mastery, birth literacy, and practical mentorship outside the medical model.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/radicalbirthkeeperschool
The Lighthouse, our private membership sanctuary for awakened women, offers four live coaching sessions a month with Emilee, a library of 50+ expert workshops, and a private forum connecting women worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership
Follow Emilee's next chapter at https://www.emileesaldaya.com/, where business and self-mastery coaching for disruptors, healers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs lives beyond the birth space.
Find more from Emilee and all things Free Birth Society on Instagram, YouTube, and the Free Birth Society website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of Florida shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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3 min
Season 10 of The Free Birth Society Podcast is Coming Friday, September 4, 2026 Bonus
Season 10
Show notes
Season 10 of Your Favorite Podcast drops Friday, September 4, 2026. Watch the teaser trailer and share/comment if you’re as excited as we are!
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1 hr 43 min
The Mother–Daughter Freebirth Duo: Jinny & Audrey’s Stories
Season 9, Episode 16
Show notes
This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, Emilee sits down with Jinny and Audrey, a remarkable mother–daughter duo with sovereign birth woven through both of their lives.
Jinny, a mother of seven and birth doula, shares how her third birth became a freebirth when she decided not to return to the hospital after feeling mistreated during labor check-in. Jinny shares the story of her four vaginal breech births, surprise twins, and an unwavering confidence in her body.
Audrey, a Radical Birth Keeper graduate and freebirth entrepreneur, assumed that she would never have children. But when she found herself pregnant in her thirties, she quickly opted out of the obstetrical track. After navigating a shocking breech birth in the OR with 18 people watching, followed by an upsetting midwife-attended homebirth, Audrey knew she was ready to claim freebirth from that point on.
Together, Jinny and Audrey share stories of breech babies, surprise twins, precipitous birth, and the lessons of sovereignty. Audrey also speaks candidly about navigating backlash and public scrutiny—and how she continues to find the will to keep going.
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If you want to connect with Audrey, follow her on Instagram here.
Find more from Emilee onhttps://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety/Instagram,https://www.youtube.com/c/freebirthsocietyYouTube and the Free Birth Societyhttps://www.freebirthsociety.com/website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 5 min
Death of the Maiden: Raquel’s Journey into Motherhood at 41
Season 9, Episode 18
Show notes
This week, Emilee is joined by Raquel, who shares her extraordinary first pregnancy and sovereign birth at the age of 41.
Raquel speaks candidly about the profound transitions she navigated during this time. The death of her mother, leaving her job, moving homes, and entering into the work of congruency, boundaries, and privacy. Choosing a wild pregnancy, she hired a Radical Birth Keeper graduate to hold space as she walked this sacred path.
She opens up about the challenges she faced postpartum with nursing and her child’s tongue tie, reflecting on what she might do differently now. And she speaks with clarity about her sense of completion after one child, naming that she does not desire more.
This conversation carries the archetype of the death of the maiden, a story of initiation, sovereignty, and the power of claiming motherhood on one’s own terms.
Donate to the podcast here.
If you want to connect with Raquel, follow her on Instagram here and you can find her website here.
Find more from Emilee onhttps://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety/Instagram,https://www.youtube.com/c/freebirthsocietyYouTube and the Free Birth Societyhttps://www.freebirthsociety.com/website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 2 min
17. When Rachel’s Birth Keeper Died, She Chose Freebirth
Season 9, Episode 17
Show notes
Nine days before Rachel was to give birth to her first child, her beloved birth keeper, Candace, was tragically killed in a car accident. Grief-stricken, panicked, and suddenly faced with new decisions, Rachel chose to freebirth.
What unfolded was the gentle, funny, and heartwarming story of a woman moving through her day with ease, allowing her birth to remain simple, quiet, and her own.
*This episode is both a celebration of Rachel’s first birth and a tribute to Candace Smith, a Radical Birth Keeper graduate and cherished member of our community whose memory continues to weave joy and service into all who knew her. Rest in power, beloved Candace—you are profoundly missed. ❤️
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If you want to connect with Rachel, follow her on Instagram at here.
Find more from Emilee onhttps://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety/Instagram,https://www.youtube.com/c/freebirthsocietyYouTube and the Free Birth Societyhttps://www.freebirthsociety.com/website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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1 hr 21 min
16. Kristin Hauser on Holistically Handling Excessive Bleeding at Home
Season 9, Episode 16
Show notes
This week, I’m joined once again by Kristin Hauser, a beloved and regular guest on the Free Birth Society Podcast. We weave through the stories of Kristin’s four births, with a special focus on her most recent freebirth and the profound lessons it offered.
Kristin shares the raw reality of experiencing excessive bleeding in her fourth birth, and how it initiated her into a new relationship with her blood and her body. For the first time in her mothering journey, she was required to stay in bed and truly receive care, nourishment, and love from the women around her.
In this conversation, Kristin reflects on how birth taught her not only resilience but also the art of receiving. Her story is a powerful reminder of how important the web of support is for us during these sacred times.
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✨Donate to the podcast here.
If you want to connect with Kristin, follow her on Instagram here and you can find her website here.
Enrollment for The Blood Mysteries School opens soon— and it is, truly, a life-changing experience for those ready to walk this path of remembrance. Join the waitlist here.
Kristin’s past Free Birth Society Podcast episodes:
Season 1
From An Easy Birth To A Challenging Postpartum: Kristin's Story - https://youtu.be/KHYHH-irHFg?si=wjwBvBb26EZaPgFJ
Season 2
Reflections of Kristin's Wild Pregnancy - https://youtu.be/WTJeDK-bs4g?si=It30ILHOfaxwoHKE
Season 3
Being Open To A New Story: The Wisdom of Kristin's Freebirth - https://youtu.be/C3IGhyqPepI?si=YO7n7QPl9D8AQ0nV
Season 5
The Blood Mysteries School with Kristin Hauser and Nancy Lucina - https://youtu.be/3ecIfsi5oxM?si=QmUCDN4IsZCZb43W
Season 6
Radical Womb Healing as a Path to Freebirth with Kristin Hauser - https://youtu.be/A4UlAIiG0Lk?si=7mIL4-6CO9ZwTWTP
Season 7
Embodying the Priestess in Our Everyday Mundane Lives with Nancy Lucina and Kristin Hauser - https://youtu.be/rYrIrObMAtY?si=Ges57c7UiWLtDeIG
Find more from Emilee onhttps://www.instagram.com/freebirthsociety/Instagram,https://www.youtube.com/c/freebirthsocietyYouTube and the Free Birth Societyhttps://www.freebirthsociety.com/website.
Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
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