Karissa

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

Religion EN ↓ 64 episodes

As a birth doula with a passion for faith-filled, natural birth, I’m here to help you prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for a birth that is empowering and deeply connected to God's design. On this podcast, we dive into topics that matter most to women preparing for pregnancy and birth—from overcoming fear to embracing your intuition. You’ll hear uplifting birth stories, faith-based encouragement, and practical tips to guide you every step of the way. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel more confident, peaceful, and ready to embrace your birth journey with faith, trust, and s...

Author

Karissa

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.thebirthtide.com

Latest episode

Dec 16, 2025

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Episodes

13 - Navigating infertility and supporting your friends through infertility (with Fertility Doula, Alex) 23.04.2024

Alex is a fertility doula and birth doula who helps women navigate through the process of getting fertility treatments, finding providers, and holding space for those tough days. Because of her own journey, she has a huge heart for women also going through this. Be sure to follow her on Instagram! Birth Doula Instagram Account @doula.alex.king Fertility Doula Instagram Account @infertilityfootstep...

12 - Beautiful FIRST-TIME-MOM Homebirth Story with wonderful homebirth midwives (with Heidi) 16.04.2024

Heidi recently had her first baby at home.  ❤️ She shares all about her story and her wonderful midwife team! It was much faster than she was expecting, but she was so happy with her experience.  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 guidebook of information all pregnant women need b...

11 - GENTLE INDUCTIONS and how to have an empowering birth WITH AN EPIDURAL (with Christian Doula, Sophia) 09.04.2024

Sophia is a birth doula and childbirth educator located in the Spokane, WA area. She helps women and families feel peaceful, prepared, and confident for birth! 👉🏼 Find her on Instagram @sunsetbirth ☀️ If you would like to work with Sophia in-person or virtually, check out her website: sunsetbirth.com Sohpia's YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/@sunsetbirth   Take a step TODAY toward your na...

10 - POSITIVE, Spirit-filled HOSPITAL INDUCTION Birth Story (with Reba) 02.04.2024

Reba is a Christian Birth Doula and passionate mama! Today she shared her story of her beautiful, transformative hospital birth story. Although she had hopes of going into labor spontaneously, they decided it was best for the baby to have an induction. She powered through the induction with her labor team and worship music, and had her baby girl! ❤️ Get in contact with Reba on Instagram @rebathedo...

09 - How to have a SPIRIT-FILLED BIRTH even if you are HIGH RISK (with Lexi) 26.03.2024

Lexi is a Chicago-based doula who primarily supports moms through high-risk pregnancies.  She answers questions on what defines you as high-risk, whether can you still birth outside the hospital, how to support friends who are high-risk, and so on. She reminds us that high risk does not mean it has to be traumatic. She has a podcast called Happy High Risk, so be sure to check that out!! Find Lexi...

08 - Why Hormones Should not be Overlooked in Labor with Brandy 19.03.2024

Today Brandy shares all about how hormones run in labor. Hormones can help and hinder your birth. She goes through which hormones are important and which ones are not helpful for labor, and then how to encourage the right ones. Brandy is a Doula, Birth Keeper, and Childbirth Educator Check her out on Instagram: @wildandfreebirthwellness If you want to learn even more about what Brandy talked about...

07 - Optimize Your Hormone Health with Food (with Lucy, NTP) 12.03.2024

Lucy is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.  She helps women understand how to simplify things to nourish their bodies no matter what season of life they are in. Today we talk about fertility, hormones, pregnancy, and postpartum and all the ways that food can support your body through all these seasons. You can find Lucy on Instagram @_love.lucyy Course on for the thyroid ➡️ Perfect Thyroid Link f...

06 - Homebirth might be for you if.... (with a Homebirth Midwife) 05.03.2024

Karissa is located in Pottsville, PA, and you can find her on Instagram @kl_midiwfery or go to her website www.klmidwifery.com If you are not sure if homebirth is right for you, I recommend watching Why Not Home . It is a beautiful film of stories that connect birthing families and maternity care providers to understand the true and beauty of homebirth.  Take a step TODAY toward your natural, fait...

05 - Don't wing your birth if you want a natural, empowering birth (with Heather) 27.02.2024

You can find Heather on Instagram  @everybirthlancaster If you want to take a Bradly Method class and live in Lancaster, PA, head to her site www.everybirthlancaster.com and if you are not local to Heather, find your Bradly Method teacher www.bradleybirth.com/directory Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth! Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDE Get...

04 - Unpacking Birth Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum (with Stacy) 20.02.2024

Stacy is a Licensed Therapist and Doula. She helps moms and dads through the challenges that pregnancy and postpartum may bring. If you want to get connected with her, head to her Instagram @ stacymartinezlcsw You can also reach out to her on www.strongertogetherllc.net  Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth! Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDE Ge...

03 - Here's how to have an empowering VBAC (with Gloria) 13.02.2024

Join us today as Gloria, birth doula, and VBAC expert answer your questions. - why c-sections happen - how to have a successful VBAC - how to have a wonderfully planned c-section! Find her on Instagram @c ourageous .birth 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 guidebook of information...

02 - BREASTFEEDING TIPS for BEGINNERS to make your journey successful (with Hannah) 06.02.2024

Hannah is a mom and lactation counselor who helps moms have success with their breastfeeding journey. Questions we answered on today's episode: “Where do we start with our research and how much do you rely on education when it comes to breastfeeding for the first time”   What do you recommend for babies born with tip/tongue ties?  Is it safe to breastfeed while pregnant?  How do you wean when...

01 - Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth: Essential Tips for Pregnant women wanting a natural birth 30.01.2024

My Amazon Recommendations for a low-tox home 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 guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOK Join my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa — a Christian homebirth doula serving Lanc...

Episode 00 - The Birth Tide Podcast Trailer 07.01.2024

Do you ever get tired of Googling your pregnancy and birth questions and then get overwhelmed by the responses? This is the perfect place for you if you want to learn about all things birth-related in easy-to-understand ways.  1. Click this link to submit your question  https://airtable.com/appJ1HkGoBT2C6Phq/pagcHmdQvqQacG22V/form  2. Then I will interview trusted birth professionals from midwives...

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