Aly McClain

Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma

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***Top 1.5% Ranking Podcast*** Hey mama! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Are you so overwhelmed with the plethora of information coming at you from all directions? Natural birth, epidurals, VBAC, birth center, homebirth, c-sections. Your heart is drawn to have a homebirth but you’re not even sure where to start. You’re too scared of the unknown to take a step forward. Maybe you’ve experienced birth trauma or PTSD and are scared to pursue a homebirth. There is so much information out there and it’s hard to figure out what is right for you... I know how crazy the online space is and I’m here...

Author

Aly McClain

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Health

Podcast website

www.birthblissbeyond.com

Latest episode

Apr 28, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 195//Single Mom Chooses Homebirth with Jeanie 27.01.2025

Imagine being a single mom, freshly navigating a breakup, and moving halfway across the world—all while pregnant with your first child. That was Jeanie’s story. She’d always had a quiet interest in homebirth, but it wasn’t until life brought her back to the U.S. that a dream once hidden began to surface—a dream that would change everything. At first, the idea seemed impossible. Even her dad had se...

Ep 194//Orgasmic Birth- How You Can Have a Pleasurable Homebirth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro 20.01.2025

Head's Up! We talk about Orgasms, Pleasure, Sex and more in this episode! It may be one you want to listen to with out little ears around! I am absolutely thrilled to welcome a special guest, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, an internationally recognized childbirth educator, doula, filmmaker, and the author of Orgasmic Birth. Debra is on a mission to transform the way we view birth—from something to be feare...

Ep 193//5 Minute Christian Homebirth Visualization 13.01.2025

Enjoy this 5 minute homebirth visualization exercise that will keep you focused on Christ as you prepare for your birth. Use this tool to rewire your brain for less fear and more confidence in your homebirth journey. God gave us a wonderful imagination to help orient our brain to creative ways to get the dream He has for us. When we keep our eyes on Him miraculous things start to happen.   Connect...

Ep 192//Here's What's Holding You Back From Your Dream Birth 06.01.2025

Have you ever said something like:   "Birth is so scary!" "I would love to homebirth but there are no midwives..." "I had ___________ happen at my last birth so I could never birth at home."   Our experiences impact our thoughts and feelings. In today's episode I will explain our our brain was designed to work and how it could be working against you and your desire to have a homebirth.   Email me...

Ep 191//Postpartum Birth Control Options Through a Biblical Perspective with Bekah Yawn 30.12.2024

Birth control and family planning is a tricky and controversial conversation. There are so many different opinions and it is quite personal. I’m so thankful to have my guest, Bekah Yawn on the podcast again to have a conversation about options through a Biblical perspective.   Bekah Yawn has worked with dozens of women and couples nationwide to empower them in their fertility health. With a Bachel...

Ep 190//Christmas Reflection & Encouragement for the Pregnant Mama 23.12.2024

Merry Christmas!   Are you pregnant this holiday season and needing some encouragement? Here is a quick Christmas reflection for this year and I pray that it touches you today!   Have a wonderful Christmas!   Schedule your Free Birth Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/peacefulhomebirth/birthstrategy   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

Ep 189//Homebirth After 2 C-Sections & Planning a Twin Homebirth with Bri 16.12.2024

Stories help us know what is possible! When you start questioning the culture narratives around birth it can feel so isolating and confusing. It is a journey that too many women are afraid to start on despite the call to birth in sovereign freedom.    Bri is NOT one of those women. After 2 c-sections she knew she didn’t want a repeat and started her journey of questioning what she knew. After havi...

Ep 188//5 Minute Homebirth Visualization 09.12.2024

Sit back and use this tool to rewire your brain for less fear and more confidence in your homebirth journey. Now, if you’re thinking, "Isn’t visualization some sort of new-age thing?"—I want to stop you right there. What if I told you that visualization is not only a practical tool for birth preparation but one deeply rooted in Biblical principles?   You'll have to listen in to learn more!    Conn...

Ep 187//Sharing Homebirth Perspective with College Students 02.12.2024

Birth matters. I am on a mission to change the culture of birth in America. The way we do this is by educating the next generation of parents and healthcare workers for what physiological birth actually is! I had an opportunity this week to normalize birth with some college students. These are future health care workers, therapist and researchers! They were engaged, curious and had wonderful quest...

Ep 186//First Step to Getting Rid of Fear About Homebirth 25.11.2024

Do you feel a tug on your heart to birth at home but you feel like something is blocking your way? The anxiety and intrusive thoughts are unrelenting. You can’t seem to get pictures out of your head of the worst case scenario. I’ve been there. I had to make a conscious decision not to stay there. I’m going to share with you the first step into getting past the fear so you can have your dream birth...

Ep 185//Birth is Simple | What This Mom and Doula Had to UNLEARN To Have A Peaceful Homebirth with Leisha 18.11.2024

Birth is simple. Many times we are over complicating something that was made to happen without a lot of effort on our part. There is a lot of unlearning that needs to happen and today my guest takes us on her journey of unlearning from having 3 hospital births and as a doula to having a peaceful homebirth.    Leisha is mom to four, birth doula, and creator of The Peri Parcel, a beautiful gift box...

Ep 184//How Farming Taught This First Time Mom About God’s Design for Birth with Hannah Boggs 11.11.2024

What does farming have to do with homebirth? Today’s interview is going to have you look at the pigs and goats so much differently!  Today my guest is Hannah Boggs. She is a first generation farmer who uses the power of social media to help consumers connect to where their food comes from. Her farming experience is what led her to seeking out a faith-filled home birth experience. You can find her...

Ep 183//Stillbirth to Homebirth with Sara 04.11.2024

Is the worst case scenario of having a homebirth constantly on your mind? Wouldn’t you be better off at the hospital “just in case?” I hear you. This fear of not doing all that you can do to keep your baby safe is a main reason why women are still birthing in the hospital.   My guests story today will give you a whole new perspective. This is a trigger warning. We do talk about death. We also talk...

Ep 182//Nurse Chooses Homebirth After 4 C-Sections with Kayla 28.10.2024

Do you have a call from God to homebirth but it doesn't make sense? Either you don’t have the finances, the place to birth, the support from other around you. Or maybe you’re like my guest today, Kayla who had not one, not two, not three but 4 c-sections before she felt the tug to homebirth. Kayla is a nurse who decided to step out of the system and purse birth the way God designed!   Click to App...

Ep 181//Postpartum Body Image Through a Biblical Perspective 21.10.2024

I’m almost 2 years out from having my youngest baby. It’s crazy to think typically I’m pregnant when my babies turn 2. As I journey with first time homebirth moms I get to see them through so many stages from morning sickness, to joy in the second trimester and nerves in the third. But as a homebirth coach I am often working with women through their 4th trimester as well which is the first 3 month...

Ep 180//Homebirth Story | Answered Prayers and Going Past Your Due Date 14.10.2024

What happens if you go past your due date? What about a week after your due date?? What about 2 weeks after your due? How would you handle that??    My friend Natasha is joining me on the show today to share her second homebirth story! Make sure you listen to her first homebirth story by clicking the link in the description!    Her story today is a story of surrender and peace and gives a beautifu...

Ep 179//Woops! My Water Just Broke! 5 Questions to Think Through What to Do Next 13.10.2024

Deprogramming what we know about birth is one of the most important parts of preparing for birth. We need to understand on a deep level what birth is. What we have been programmed to believe is birth is really abuse on a large and accepted scale. No wonder women are terrified to go through the process of having a baby. All our culture sees birth as a means to an end. What if we could deconstruct t...

Ep 178//Homebirth with a Special Needs Baby & Using God’s Gift of a Mamas Intuition 30.09.2024

I have a wonderful birth story for you all today! My guest is so inspiring and such a wonderful story teller! I know you’ll love listening as much as I did! Connect with Marisol: IG- @marisolrossrealtor   Grab your Starter Guide Here- bit.ly/phstarterguide   Discount Codes:  Get 10% off of Homebirth Hub by using the code PHP10   Get 10% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"   Join o...

Ep 177//3 Red Flags in a Homebirth Midwife 24.09.2024

You want your dream homebirth! The only way you feel like you can get this birth is by having a midwife who is certified, who knows what she's doing, who has hundreds of births of experience.    What you realize is that your options are limited. There aren't many women who you resonate with, who has what you're looking for and that you trust.    What do you do? I fully believe that God will give y...

Ep 176//Caytlin's Redeeming Freebirth After a Traumatic Homebirth 16.09.2024

This is as real and raw of a birth story as you’ve ever heard! From red flags in midwives, to porn addictions, lack of family support and so much more. From dreaming about a painfree birth to getting cussed out… to ultimately a healing and redemptive freebirth! My guest today Caytlin shares this story in a real and vulnerable way that I know you will love. She mentions the importance of taking a b...

Ep 175//Aly's 3 HBAC Stories on the Motherhood Flow Podcast with Hannah Gill 09.09.2024

I had the opportunity to be interviewed on the Motherhood Flow Podcast and share my birth stories. We had a great conversation together about the lessons I learned at each of my births.    Here's a sneak peak: 1st Birth- Unexpected and traumatic c-section 2nd Birth- Redeeming and Nearly Pain Free HBAC 3rd Birth- "I want to feel it all!" Fetal Ejection Reflex 4th Birth- Sticky Shoulder and power of...

Ep 174//Implement THIS To Overcome Any Fear or Anxiety About Birth! 02.09.2024

Does the fear of complications, of the unknown, of the pain or even just the process of birth feel too overwhelming? In this short and sweet episode I want to give you a tool that I have used to reduce fear during my pregnancies as well as in my clients. Are you ready??   IG- @peacefulhomebirth   👉 3 Step Path to Your Dream Birth👈   Biblical Homebirth Preparation Course- Get 10% off Homebirth Hu...

Ep 173//How Following This Postpartum Rule Can Help You Feel STRONGER Faster! (Podcast Swap with Jena Bradley) 26.08.2024

So many postpartum moms want to get back to normal living as soon as possible after having a baby. I was invited on the Fit Postpartum Mom podcast with Jena Bradley. I was able to talk about the biggest mistake new moms make postpartum. Listen in to this in-depth conversation as I elaborate on the rule to help you feel stronger faster throughout your postpartum recovery.   Check Out the Fit Postpa...

Ep 172//What Falling 53 Feet Taught Me About Fear of Birth 19.08.2024

 Have you ever thought, “What if something terrible happens at home?” or “What if something happens and people think the worst of me.” What if scenarios can really derail a birth experience and I have not allowed them to come into my life. So what does falling 53 feet have to do with anything? Well I guess you’ll have to keep listing to see what happened!     👉 3 Step Path to Your Dream Birth👈  ...

Ep 171//"You wanted a homebirth but failed at that...." Homebirth Redemption Story with MaKayla 12.08.2024

Have you tried to homebirth previously and you feel like you failed because you had to transfer to the hospital? Maybe you are being driven by the fear of having to tell other’s that you wanted to birth at home but had to transfer. You’re not alone. My guest today is McKayla. She experienced a homebirth transfer with her first baby and went on to process, heal and get the redeeming, God filled bir...

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