The Radiant Mission

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you felt utterly transformed by an experience? Today, we embark on a new journey of faith and inspiration. I'm Rebecca Twomey, and this episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast marks the beginning of a heartfelt series that revisits our spiritual roots. After wrapping up our discussions on "God's Design for Women's Health," we shift ge...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered the importance of your blood? In this episode, the final installment in our series on God's Design for Women's Health, we bridge the gap between the Bible and science. I invite you into my personal narrative on the complex choices surrounding RhoGAM, a blood product that often sparks debates in birth communities. We'll explore the biological...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of perfection on social media? We know how that can chip away at your self-esteem, which is why we are bringing you a refreshing perspective on body image rooted in Scripture. In our latest episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching reality faced by young girls and women who grapple with body dissatisfaction. The painful prevalence of ea...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a nourishing journey as we welcome back Paula Carper, registered dietitian and women's hormone expert, for a revealing conversation on the unspoken truths of women's digestive health. This time around, Paula sheds light on the pervasive impact of diet culture and the essence of a balanced diet, particularly the importance of protein and the surprising ways it c...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a transformative journey with us as Paula Carper, a registered dietitian with an expansive three-decade career, returns to the Radiant Mission Podcast to unpack the challenges and triumphs of women's health in the face of toxic diet culture. Throughout our conversation, we navigate the often treacherous waters of online health information, guiding you toward a funct...

Send us Fan Mail When Lindsey first stepped through the doors of a Planned Parenthood clinic as an intern, she didn't expect her entire worldview to unravel. Yet, it was here, amidst the convergence of politics, ideology, and raw human emotion, that she began a journey that would challenge the very core of her beliefs about feminism, choice, and life itself. Our Radiant Mission podcast is hon...

Send us Fan Mail As I chatted with Nicki, her passion for women's health and the wisdom passed down from her mother illuminated our conversation about God's Design for Women's Health. This episode of the Radiant Mission podcast takes you on a journey through the maze of formula and birth control industries, revealing their influence on natural processes like breastfeeding and menstr...

Send us Fan Mail When Nicki, a passionate birth educator and mother, sat down with us, we knew her insights on the divine intricacy of women's bodies would illuminate our conversation. Her voice, seasoned by experience and advocacy through the Radical Moms Union, echoes a challenge to the formula industry's narrative (specifically to Bobbie). In the heart of our discussion, we tackle the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach Andrea Riofrio-Halford joined us to share her wisdom and personal experience using Mirena, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). Together, we confront the thorny issues surrounding hormonal health, from the physical discomfort of IUDs to the emotional rollercoaster of synthetic hormones. Our conversation is a candid one, placing pers...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself questioning how birth control impacts your body's natural hormonal flow? In our latest episode, we peek behind the curtain of hormonal contraceptives, from the pill to IUDs. We shed light on the obscured truths behind birth control's effects on women's health, discussing how they can often mask the symptoms of issues like endometriosis without ac...

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Send us Fan Mail Sophia's heartwarming journey from a young Texan dreaming of midwifery to embracing the raw, elemental beauty of a home birth is a tale that both mothers and mothers-to-be will find gripping. As she shares her story on The Radiant Mission podcast, you'll be captivated by her transformation into a steadfast advocate for natural childbirth, making a profound statement abou...

Send us Fan Mail My husband, Michael Twomey, affectionately known to many as "Midwife Mike," joins me this week for an intimate retelling of our home birthing adventure, where we embraced the unexpected with both hands—and a splash of humor. Unpack the riveting tales of unassisted childbirth, where the warmth of our own home set the stage for life's most miraculous performance. From...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing the raw and transformative power of wild pregnancy, I walked the path less traveled, serving as my own midwife for the arrival of my third child. This powerful journey is shared in this episode where I transition from a highly medicalized first birth experience to two that honors intuition and a profound connection with the body's natural processes. We discuss how e...

Send us Fan Mail As I sat contemplating the intricacies of childbirth, a question stirred in my heart: How deeply do we trust the natural rhythms and God's design of birth? Together with Audrey Ross, a passionate birth keeper, we dive into a discussion on trusting God in birth and fertility. We delve into the realm of natural childbirth, sharing our own experiences and challenging the commonp...

Send us Fan Mail Audrey Ross is a wife, mother, and birth keeper who is passionate about teaching women to trust physiological birth. In this episode of The Radiant Mission podcast, we discuss learning moments and giving birth outside of the medical paradigm. As a daughter, sister, and mother deeply rooted in the dance of childbirth, Audrey's voice is a call for honoring the divine orchestrat...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered the profound impact of childbirth on a woman's spirit and emotional well-being? My guest, Diana from the Healing Birth Podcast, joins me to explore the depths of birthing as a transformational experience, complete with its trials, triumphs, and the undeniable role of faith. Through an intimate recount of my sister's journey from multiple C-sectio...

Send us Fan Mail When Diana's own birthing experience left her grappling with the unexpected, her quest for healing turned her into a guiding light for countless women. Join me as I sit down with this extraordinary birth expert and host of the Healing Birth podcast, to traverse the intimate terrain of birth, trauma, and the subsequent journey toward recovery. Our heartfelt conversation will r...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stood in awe of the sheer strength and resilience that embodies the journey of childbirth and recovery? Together with Rachel, my sister, we share a heart-to-heart on the sacred dance of birth, the raw power of the postpartum period, and the tender moments of early motherhood. Rachel's candid storytelling brings us into the delivery room and the birthing center,...

Send us Fan Mail When my sister Rachel set out on her mission for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), the stakes were incredibly high. With the echoes of past cesareans in the back of her mind, she embarked on a journey that would challenge her emotionally, physically, and spiritually—a story she bravely shares with us, imparting wisdom and strength that reaches beyond the delivery room. Throug...

Send us Fan Mail Embarking on a journey of birth is both a powerful and profoundly intimate experience. As I, Rachel, co-host of The Radiant Mission Podcast, navigates the path of a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC, or for me a VBA2C) with my sister and host, Rebecca, at my side, we weave together our narratives of past C-sections, present preparations, and the anticipation of natural childbirth...

Send us Fan Mail Are you aware of how powerful your intuition can be during childbirth? We invite you to join us on the latest episode of the Radiant Mission podcast, where we discuss the magnificence of physiological birth and the profound impact it has on the birthing experience. We're joined by Courtney Valdez, a fervent advocate for autonomous birth and a mother who shares her transformat...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the power of intuition and the significance of informed consent during pregnancy and childbirth? This week, we invite you into our chat with Courtney Valdez, a passionate advocate for autonomous birth. As a mother of two, Courtney candidly shares her own birth experiences across the medical system, a birth center, and home birth, highlighting the profound impac...

Send us Fan Mail Remember the moment your sibling was born? Imagine if you'd been there to witness it. Join us as we navigate this topic with our guest, Chyna Green. Chyna, a natural birth advocate and mother of two, shares her personal experiences with unmedicated water birth and unassisted home birth. She talks about the transformative power of involving children in the birth process, break...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the divine design of birth? This awe-inspiring episode promises to take you through the transformative journey of birth, as experienced by our special guest, Chyna Green, a natural birth advocate, and mother of two. Chyna takes us through her enlightening shift from considering medical interventions to confidently choosing unmedicated and unassisted ho...