Free Birth Society
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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...
Episodes
- The Mother–Daughter Freebirth Duo: Jinny & Audrey’s Stories
Jinny and Audrey, a mother-daughter duo, discuss their freebirth experiences. Jinny shares her journey as a mother of seven and birth doula, including four vaginal breech births and surprise twins. Audrey, a Radical Birth Keeper graduate,…
- Death of the Maiden: Raquel’s Journey into Motherhood at 41
Raquel discusses her first pregnancy and birth at 41, the personal transitions she navigated, and postpartum challenges. She also reflects on her journey into motherhood and her sense of completion after one child.
- 17. When Rachel’s Birth Keeper Died, She Chose Freebirth
This episode of Free Birth Society shares Rachel's story of choosing to freebirth after the death of her birth keeper, Candace Smith. It celebrates Rachel's birth experience and serves as a tribute to Candace.
- 16. Kristin Hauser on Holistically Handling Excessive Bleeding at Home
Kristin Hauser joins the Free Birth Society Podcast to share her experiences with four births, focusing on her most recent freebirth and managing excessive bleeding. She reflects on how this experience taught her resilience and the importa…
- 15. Mother of Nine: Radical Wisdom from Two Decades of Birth
Ashleigh, a mother of nine, shares her experiences and insights from twenty years of mothering and birthing as a Radical Birth Keeper School graduate. She discusses navigating freebirth, family dynamics, and personal healing.
- 14. The Heroine’s Adventure with THINX Founder Miki Agrawal
Miki Agrawal, founder of THINX, joins the Free Birth Society Podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial path, challenging societal norms, and navigating public attacks. She shares insights on creativity, courage, and maintaining authenticity i…
- 13. Claiming It All: Celia’s Story of Birth, Power, and Simplicity
Celia reflects on her birth experiences, including her decision to pursue freebirth for her fourth child. She discusses her work as a doula and her involvement with the Radical Birth Keeper School.
- 12. From Trauma to Triumph: Tahlia’s Journey to Birthing Twins in Power
Tahlia recounts her personal journey of resilience, describing how she overcame past trauma to achieve an unassisted home birth with her twins. The conversation highlights themes of personal transformation and female empowerment.
- 11: The Forgotten Power of Homeopathy with Melissa Kupsch
On the Free Birth Society Podcast, Melissa Kupsch shares her knowledge of homeopathy, including its history, her personal journey, and practical advice. The discussion highlights homeopathy's past as a dominant medicine and its potential a…
- 10: Double the Responsibility: Birthing Twins in Sovereignty
This episode features Nicole, a mother who shares her journey of freebirthing identical twins at home despite being told it was a high-risk pregnancy. She discusses overcoming fear-based narratives and finding support in a sovereign birth…
- 9: Behind the Curtain of Labor & Delivery: Rylee’s Freebirth Story
Rylee, a former hospital worker, discusses her choice to freebirth her first child, sharing her journey of questioning the medical system and embracing a home birth. She recounts her experiences and insights on unlearning what she thought…
- 8: From Thyroid Cancer in the Medical System to Birthing Outside of It
This episode features Jocelyn, who discusses her transition from conventional medical treatment for thyroid cancer to embracing a sovereign approach to pregnancy and birth. She shares her experiences and reasons for choosing this path.
- 7: Quitting Corporate America to Begin Again: Divorce, Freebirth, and Off-Grid Life
Julia discusses her decision to leave corporate America and embark on a path of freebirth, unschooling, and off-grid living. She shares her experiences of two freebirths and navigating motherhood outside traditional systems.
- 6: Unpacking Birth Certificates with Veda Ray
Veda Ray discusses her choice to not obtain a birth certificate or social security number for her child, exploring the process of securing a passport without state-issued identification. She shares her perspectives on the implications of t…
- 5: She Freebirthed In The Middle Of The Ukraine/Russia War
This episode features Natalia, a Ukrainian mother, who recounts her experience of freebirthing her second child during the 2022 Russian invasion. She discusses preparing for a physiological birth during wartime, navigating postpartum chall…
- 4: From Single Mother to Sovereign Birth Keeper: Mimilia’s 4 Births
Mimilia, a mother of four, discusses her four unique birth experiences. She reflects on how each birth, including freebirthing and a midwife-assisted birth, contributed to her personal growth and understanding of self-responsibility. Mimil…
- 3: She Fired Her Obstetrician At 36 Weeks Pregnant And Freebirthed
This episode features Ash Anderson, who discusses her freebirth experiences after a traumatic first hospital birth. She shares her journey of choosing autonomy, trusting her body, and experiencing two freebirths, including birthing alone.
- The Fruits of Cancel Culture and Mob Mentality: A Tell-All with Yolande Norris-Clark
Yolande Norris-Clark and the host of Free Birth Society discuss their experiences with cancel culture, public scrutiny, and online harassment. They share insights on building programs for women, handling backlash, and staying true to their…
- A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee
Jonny and Emilee share their experiences during Emilee's third pregnancy, detailing business struggles, personal growth, and challenges faced publicly. They also discuss home life, career changes, and preparing for their third home birth.
- “I Will Walk in the Creek Again” with Sister MorningStar
In this episode, elder midwife Sister MorningStar shares stories of her three births and her work in traditional midwifery. She also discusses her experience being on trial for supporting a mother through a stillbirth at home.
- The Altar of Birth: Me, God, and My Baby
Kiana discusses her path to sovereignty, outlining her decision to leave the system and her experiences with three miscarriages. She shares her story of living off-grid and her spiritual journey.
- Breaking Free: A Nurse’s Radical Turn to Freebirth
Darrah, a former nurse, discusses her personal journey from working within the medical system to choosing freebirth for her subsequent pregnancies. The episode explores her radical shift in approach to birth and how she reclaimed her auton…
- A Lesbian Freebirth
Anna discusses her two freebirth experiences with her wife, detailing her postpartum journey and her preferred birth method. She shares how she navigated her freebirths and the involvement of her wife.
- Putting Down the Razor with Emilee & Danielle
Emilee and Danielle on the Free Birth Society podcast discuss body hair, its physiological function, and the social aspects of allowing hair. They share personal journeys of embracing natural body hair in a culture that often teaches women…
- Freebirth in Peru after Placental Abruption
Marta discusses her birth experiences, including an emergency C-section following a placental abruption. She later freebirths her son in Peru.
- Becoming the Matriarch Who Freebirths
Rosie discusses her transformation from a people-pleasing archetype to a freebirthing mother. She recounts her journey, including difficult family dynamics, the loss of her father, and the births of her three children.
- The German Legend and Her 9 Freebirths
On this episode, Sarah Schmid discusses her experience with nine freebirths, some of which occurred outdoors and included twins. She explains her decision to pursue freebirth after a previous midwife-attended homebirth with interference. S…
- From People Pleasing to Embodiment: Choosing to Birth Alone
Abby discusses her shift in mindset regarding childbirth, moving from being in the medical system to choosing to birth her son alone. This decision came after a negative experience with her first birth.
- A Finnish Freebirth After Preterm Loss and a Vertical Incision
Eveliina shares her experiences with three births. After a preterm loss and C-section, she had a freebirth at home in Finland with her third child. The episode also promotes various Free Birth Society programs and resources.
- The Olive Oil Queen’s Sovereign Birth
Mia, known as The Olive Oil Queen, recounts her experience of sovereign birth as a first-time mother. She shares details of her wild pregnancy and the role of trust and intuition in achieving her dream birth.
- When Freebirth Heals Your Birth Trauma
In this episode of Free Birth Society, Fanika describes her traumatic first hospital birth experience. She then shares how she healed her birth trauma by discovering freebirthing through Free Birth Society and subsequently freebirthing her…
- From Maiden to Mother: A Radical Birth Keeper’s Rise to Power
Kate shares her experience in sovereign birth work, which began after attending The Radical Birth Keeper School. She discusses how this path led her to create a women's circle community and prepared her for her own freebirth.
- First Time Mom Freebirths in Manchester, England
Kacea shares her freebirth story in Manchester, England. She discusses her journey to freebirth, influenced by her upbringing and a community of freebirthers, and how she freebirthed with the support of her partner.
- Navigating Stillbirth with Death Midwife & Funeral Director Dr. Ivy
Dr. Ivy Margulies, a funeral director and death midwife, talks about navigating stillbirth. She covers the logistics and laws of stillbirth, the importance of a death plan, home funerals, and ways to commemorate the child.
- Surviving the Loss of Twins and a Smear Campaign in Australia
This episode features Sally, who discusses her experience of birthing twin boys at home, the subsequent loss of her sons, and the media scrutiny she faced in Australia.
- How to Thrive in the New Paradigm with Dr. Jen Tice
This episode features Dr. Jen Tice, who discusses contributing factors to the health issues of American children. They also explore tangible solutions that can be applied to daily life.
- Choosing Intuition Over Medical Advice
Joy describes her decision to have a freebirth for her fourth child, opting for intuition over medical advice. She recounts her positive pregnancy and birth experience after a previous negative encounter with a midwife.
- Freebirth at 45 in Australia
Chrissy discusses her journey to motherhood, including a miscarriage and a highly medicalized second pregnancy. She then chose to freebirth her son at 45 in Australia, letting go of 'high risk' and 'geriatric' labels.
- Birthing Outside the Medical System with Brain Tumors
Brittany, who was diagnosed with brain tumors at age 20, shares her experience of getting pregnant naturally and having a sovereign birth with her third child after being told she could not have children. She discusses her decision to unta…
- Freebirthing After Placenta Previa in Ireland
This episode features Irish poet Siobhan, who discusses her freebirthing experience in Ireland, following a previous hospital birth and a placenta previa diagnosis.
- From “High Risk” to Ecstasy: Kurin's Three Births
Kurin discusses her three birth experiences, detailing her journey from medically managed births to achieving her desired birthing outcomes. She shares her personal story of how she navigated her choices in childbirth.
- When Your Ancestors Tell You to Freebirth
Emma discusses her personal transformation, primal need for motherhood, and her decision to freebirth based on ancestral guidance. She describes her wild pregnancy, freebirth, and postpartum experience.
- The Ripple Effect of Freebirth in Rural Western North Carolina
Morgan discusses her decision to freebirth as a first-time mother. She also shares the ripple effects this choice had on her family and community in rural Western North Carolina.
- Live Show in Austin, Texas
Kait shares her experience of an unexpected freebirth of twins during a hurricane in Houston, Texas, after previously having a homebirth. This episode was recorded live in Austin, Texas.
- The Courage to Deprogram and Freebirth in Denmark
Rachel, an American living in Denmark, discusses her journey through two births, detailing her deprogramming from a challenging first experience and her decision to freebirth her second child. She shares her shift from medical birth-work t…
- Leaving NHS Midwifery for Sovereign Birth
Livi, a former NHS student midwife, shares her experience with sovereign birth at home. She discusses her work as a Radical Birth Keeper Graduate and her service to the local community.
- A Vaccine Injured First Time Mom’s Breech Freebirth
Lesia discusses her experiences with freebirth, including a breech freebirth and a recent freebirth. She also talks about her wild pregnancy and healing hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Freebirth After Medical Kidnapping in New Orleans
Aisaba shares her experiences with birth trauma, including medical interventions and the medical kidnapping of her newborn. She discusses her journey to freebirthing her most recent baby and the process of deprogramming from conventional b…
- Chanting Gratitude: Freebirth After a Broken Pelvis
This episode features Cheyenne, who discusses freebirthing after experiencing a broken pelvis and other significant life events. She is also a Radical Birth Keeper Graduate and a student at MMI.
- Freebirth in the Middle East
Houyem, originally from Tunisia, recounts her three birth experiences and her decision to freebirth at home. She discusses how this choice influences her work with birthing women in the Middle East.