Birth Tide Podcast—Faith Filled Conversations on Natural Pregnancy & Birth

Reba is a birth doula based in Idaho and a virtual nurturing sleep consultant specializing in biologically normal infant sleep. She trained under infant neuroscientists Dr. Greer Kurshenbug and Dr. Rocio and is a certified Nurture Neuroscience Practitioner. Beyond her work with families, she’s a stay-at-home mom and ministry mama whose husband serves at their local church. Reach out to Reba: Websi...

This is the third time having Brandy back on the podcast—just like I promised! Her latest birth story is full of surrender, perseverance, and deep trust. If you go back to episode 44, you’ll hear her earlier journeys: a c-section, a hospital VBAC, an HBAC with midwives, and an unassisted HBAC. Brandy not only carries incredible wisdom from her own births, but she has also supported many women as a...

Relaxation is so important at the end of pregnancy and during labor, but it is a learned skill that many of us don't know how to do. Listen to this episode when you have time to sit down in private, distraction-free, to feel yourself TOTALLY relax in under 10 minutes!  Fast forward to 6:18 to skip the intro and jump right to the exercise. Download your PDF copy of this prenatal relaxation exe...

We have Lindsey back on the podcast to share her third birth story!! It is so special to have her back to hear all she's learned and how this time was actually so similar to last time, yet uniquely special.  Follow her on Instagram: @lindseywirth Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth! Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDE Get access to the beau...

Hannah is a Christian & ‘crunchy’ wife, mother, holistic Doula, birthkeeper, parent educator. Her passions are Jesus, family, and changing the birth world and community available to families.  In this episode, Hannah explains the difference between intuition and God-given instinct, exploring how the Holy Spirit leads us to reclaim our motherhood in alignment with God’s design. She talks about...

Sohpia has been a nurse and doula for 5 years. Even though she had a lot of knowledge, she still had her own set of anxieties and fears to face in her pregnancy and birth. She and her husband decided to have a homebirth, and she loved that she chose that.  Connect with Sophia on Instagram: @sunsetbirth Hire Sohpia as your doula or to teach your birth classes in Spokane + Coeur d’Alene: Her website...

Do you feel called to a home birth but your husband isn’t quite on board? You’re not alone. As a doula, I see this tension often—moms who long for the peace and intimacy of birthing at home, but dads who feel nervous, protective, or unsure. 📚 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Why Not Home? (Documentary) The Business of Being Born (Documentary) Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina M...

I'm been a bit MIA for a few weeks, but I'm backkkk! I really prioriize my in-person doula clients first, and so when that is busy, the podcast goes to the back burner. So I thought I'd bring you inside by recaping my 18 births so far this 2025! I've also been chatting about homebirth a lot on the gram and so I thought I'd share with you WHY and dive deeper into that! Take...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shannon, The Hart Doula, to unpack her powerful testimony of walking through three shoulder dystocia births—all unmedicated and out of the hospital. ➡️ Her first birth happened at a birth center, after she recovered from a month-long hospitalization with COVID pneumonia. Her second and third were both home births, with her final baby weighing in at 10.5 pounds. An...

In this episode, we’re joined by a seasoned doula of 20 years who shares her powerful personal journey through three out-of-hospital births—one at a birth center and two at home. With a background in child attachment, Holli approached birth with deep intentionality, especially when it came to how her babies were touched, handled, and nurtured in those sacred first moments and months What You’ll He...

Summer pregnancy can feel like a whole new level of hot , but you don’t have to suffer through it! In this episode, I’m giving you practical tips to not just survive—but thrive —in the heat. From hydration hacks to sun protection, I want to make sure you stay strong and healthy to avoid swelling, fatigue, and just beating the heat. Things mentioned: Redmond Re-Lyte Electrolyte Mix (my favorite as...

I've been attending births for just a little over 2 years and ALMOST at my 100th birth! WILD!! I've learned so much! Something that honestly cracks me up is how intrigued people are with my job. When I tell people what I do, they often ask what its like to be on call, how I know when to go to a birth, ask for birth stories, how I became a doula, etc, so I decided, WHY NOT turn it into a...

What happens when a baby comes too fast for your midwife to make it? Or when a family decides to intentionally birth without any medical professional present? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Leah the Doula to talk all things freebirth — both unplanned and planned . We dig into: What unplanned freebirth looks like, and how moms, partners, and doulas can prepare just in case Skills...

In this episode, Kenzi to shares the beautiful story of her unassisted home birth—peaceful, natural, and completely led by the Holy Spirit. Without any doctors, midwives, or even a doula present, Kenzi gave birth at home with just her husband and mother by her side. She chose to forgo prenatal checkups and ultrasounds, trusting in her body, her preparation, and most importantly, in Jesus. Her conf...

In this episode, we explore the vital role husbands play in creating an empowering birth experience. From managing decisions to staying calm under pressure, learn practical tips on how to support your partner through labor with confidence, peace, and love. This episode is a must-listen for any husband wanting to be his wife’s rock during labor and help create a peaceful, Spirit-led birth. Birth Pa...

Mannah’s first birth in 2021 was a wake-up call. Like many first-time moms, she trusted the hospital system, only to feel blindsided by routine interventions and a loss of autonomy. That experience led her down a path of deep learning and transformation. Determined to rewrite her birth story, she went on to have two redemptive home births—one with a midwife yet with some self-doubt and fear that l...

Kesslyn is a homebirth midwife and just had her first baby girl at home! She was born at 42 weeks and 4 days. Kesslyn shares her story today of her dream worship-filled and autonomous experience!  Connect with Kesslyn on Instagram: @gem.wellness Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth! Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDE Get access to the beautiful...

Recently I've been having many conversations with friends and clients about the importance of strong and healthy cells and fertility because that is what helps to lead to a healthier pregnancy. Does genetics play into it? I'm sure it does, but even so, you're not locked in—you CAN HEAL! Listen to the tips I share today. This is like a bird's eye view. If you want a more in-dept...

Bridget has 2 kiddos and had night and day different birth experiences. In her first birth, she talks about how Covid impacted her care, shares about failed epidurals, and an unexpected episiotomy. With her second, she did a lot more prep by taking a good quality childbirth class, hiring a doula, and delivering in a birth center! Even her postpartum was so much better!! Tune in to listen to all th...

Brandy has had a wide range of birth experiences from an unplanned c-section with her first to a faith-filled HBAC. We can learn SO much from her stories, so I stay tuned till the very end to hear how she is preparing for her 5th baby.  Brandy's website: wildandfreebirth.com Brandy's isntagram: @wildandfreebirthwellness Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth! Grab my F...

In this episode of The Birth Tide podcast, I share with you the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, because pregnancy is not an excuse to let everything go, lay around, and eat whatever you want... unless you are still dealing with morning sickness :).  I'll show you how you can easily start (even if you haven't been working out), I share with you the advantages of staying active, r...

Discover how to fuel your pregnancy with a holistic approach! I believe that food is medicine and the way we eat matters. No this does not mean we need to restrict entire food categories, but a well-rounded, rich diet is actually proven to help prevent high-risk pregnancies. I'll go over the different aspects you should touch on daily, and give you specific tips so that its super easy for you...

In this episode, we explore how to invite the Holy Spirit into one of the most sacred and transformative experiences of your life: giving birth. Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital delivery, or something in between, this episode offers practical ways to create a spiritually rich and peaceful environment for labor and delivery. I also do a rapid fire Q&A: 1. Top recommendations to pu...

Heather had a hospital birth, and over all really enjoyed her experience. She felt like her hospital was very supportive of her wishes and very accommodating. She was induced after her water started leaking, and after a 25-hour induction, her daughter arrived. She was exhausted, but so grateful! She did however end up with a spinal headache, which was brutal. Join us today as she shares the detail...

For centuries, women gave birth at home and it's only been in the past 100 years that birth was brought into the hospital! Now many of us are raised with the mindset that birth outside of the hospital is pretty radical, but is it? As someone who used to doubt homebirth, I love sharing my journey and passion for homebirth because it truly is such a beautiful thing! However, if you are not in t...