Our Home Birth Plan: Midwives, Doulas & Ditching the Epidural | Momtroversial Podcast

Our Home Birth Plan: Midwives, Doulas & Ditching the Epidural | Momtroversial Podcast

What does it actually take to choose a home birth — and feel truly ready for it? In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, Alyssa Crone sits down with her husband Ryan to walk through her full home birth journey. From processing her past hospital experiences to finding the right midwife, building a birth team, and deciding to go epidural-free, this conversation is raw, honest, and full of practical insight for any mom considering a different kind of birth experience. In this episode: * Why Alyssa transitioned from hospital births to a planned home birth * How she found and built trust with her midwife * The role of her doula and how she chose one * Involving the whole family in labor and delivery * Pain management strategies without an epidural * What a supportive birth environment actually looks like * Statistical context on home birth risks * What Alyssa is expecting going into her birth Connect with us:👉 Momtroversial Podcast Linktree [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast]👉 Momtroversial on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] Resources mentioned in this episode:👉 Pain-Free Childbirth: Every Woman's Blessing [https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Free-Childbirth-Every-Womans-Blessing/dp/0998306843]👉 Christian Hypnobirthing [https://www.christianhypnobirthing.com/]👉 Tucson Home Birth (Midwife) [https://www.tucsonhomebirth.com/]👉 Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials [https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-multi-essentials]👉 Zyrtec FDA Insert [https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/19835s15,%2020346s8lbl.pdf]👉 Have a Blessed Birth [https://haveablessedbirth.com/]👉 La Bassine Birth Pools [https://labassinebirthpools.com/] Whether you're birth-plan curious or deep in your own research, this one is for you. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps * 🏠 00:00 — Welcome & Introducing Today's Episode * 🔄 02:44 — Why Alyssa Chose Home Birth Over Hospital * 🤝 06:00 — Finding & Trusting the Right Midwife * 💛 08:54 — What a Doula Actually Does * 👨‍👩‍👧 11:47 — Involving the Whole Family in Birth * 📋 14:57 — Preparing for Labor & Delivery * 💪 17:25 — Going Epidural-Free: Pain Management Plans * 🕊️ 20:17 — Creating a Supportive Birth Environment * 🎯 23:10 — What Alyssa Is Expecting Going In * 📊 26:06 — Home Birth Risk Stats: What the Data Says * 🙏 28:52 — Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next * Momtroversial Podcast Linktree [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast] * Momtroversial on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] Episode Resources: * Pain-Free Childbirth: Every Woman's Blessing [https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Free-Childbirth-Every-Womans-Blessing/dp/0998306843] * Christian Hypnobirthing [https://www.christianhypnobirthing.com/] * Tucson Home Birth (Midwife) [https://www.tucsonhomebirth.com/] * Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials [https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-multi-essentials] * Zyrtec FDA Insert [https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/19835s15,%2020346s8lbl.pdf] * Have a Blessed Birth [https://haveablessedbirth.com/] * La Bassine Birth Pools [https://labassinebirthpools.com/] #MomtroversialPodcast #HomeBirth #HomeBirthJourney #NaturalBirth #MidwifeCare #BirthWithoutFear #EpiduralFree #HypnoBirthing #ChristianHypnobirthing #BirthDoula #HomeBirthMom #BirthPool #PregnancyPodcast #MomPodcast #ModernMotherhood #BirthStory #PregnancyJourney #MaternalHealth #ExpectingMom #NewMom #BirthPrep #NaturalPregnancy #ChristianMom

Travel, Toddlers & Big Life Changes | Alyssa & Tori Catch Up | Momtroversial Podcast

Life doesn't slow down when you're a mom — and Alyssa and Tori are proof. In this episode, they're catching up on everything: toddler chaos, family travel, health scares, and some seriously big life changes on the horizon. Tori is gearing up for a move to Mississippi, and the girls get into all of it — housing costs, community vibes, air quality concerns, and what it really means to uproot your family for a fresh start. They also get real about military life and deployment realities, swap gardening wins and losses (yes, really), and somehow make it all hilarious. If you've ever tried to survive a flight with a toddler, navigate a family illness, or just keep it together while your whole life is shifting — this one's for you. And of course, we close it out with Momtroversial Moments, because parenting never runs out of material. 📍 New episodes every week — follow along so you never miss a thing. 🔗 Find everything Momtroversial: linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast📸 Instagram: instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast 🎙️ 00:00 — Welcome to the Momtroversial Podcast👶 01:13 — Life Updates & Parenting Challenges🧒 06:29 — Toddler Struggles & Parenting Styles✈️ 13:17 — Family Travel & Flying with Kids🤒 18:17 — Family Illness & Navigating the Hard Stuff🏡 30:03 — The Big Move: Mississippi Plans & Housing Reality🌫️ 38:37 — Air Quality, Health Concerns & Environmental Impact⚙️ 47:39 — Military Life, Deployment & Family Dynamics🌱 49:31 — Gardening Adventures (Wins, Fails & Mocktails)💇‍♀️ 01:00:25 — Hair Transformations & Life Updates😂 01:08:00 — Pranks, Parenting & Chaos🌟 01:13:53 — Momtroversial Moments 🔗 Momtroversial Linktree [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast]📸 Instagram [https://instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] #Momtroversial #MomtroversialPodcast #MomtroversialMoments #MovingWithKids #MilitaryMom #MilitaryFamily #TravelWithToddlers #MississippiMove #GardeningMom #AirQuality #MomLifeUpdates #MomPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomLife #ParentingPodcast #HonestMotherhood #RealMomTalk #ToddlerMom #MomCommunity

We Left Our Careers to Raise Our Kids | Alyssa & Meghan Hobson on the SAHM Transition Nobody Talks About | Momtroversial

Being a stay-at-home mom looks different than people think — and Alyssa and guest Meghan Hobson are here to tell the whole truth about it. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the emotional realities of stepping away from a career, navigating financial dependence, and finding your footing in a season that's as rewarding as it is hard. From the guilt of leaving work to the loneliness that can quietly creep in, they cover what nobody warns you about — and why it's still worth every messy, beautiful moment. They also dig into what a truly supportive partner looks like in this season, why choosing experiences over things might be the best gift you give your kids, and what early childhood development research actually says about the value of a present parent at home. Plus, don't miss Momtroversial Moments at the end — because sometimes you just need to laugh (and cry) with people who truly get it. 📖 Mentioned in this episode: Being There by Erica Komissar 00:00 🍼 Introduction to Motherhood Chaos 02:58 🏠 Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Mom 06:09 😔 The Guilt of Leaving Work 08:53 💸 Financial Adjustments and Independence 11:59 🤝 The Importance of Supportive Partners 14:53 🌀 Navigating Parenting Challenges 17:52 🎡 Experiences Over Material Gifts 20:58 😢 Combating Loneliness as a Stay-at-Home Mom 26:57 💪 Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood Alone 30:06 ☀️ The Joys of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom 34:47 ❤️ The Value of Stay-at-Home Parenting 39:00 🧠 The Importance of Early Childhood Development 42:46 😂 Momtroversial Moments: Sharing Laughter and Tears📖 Being There by Erica Komissar [https://www.amazon.com/Being-There-audiobook/dp/B06XYW3RQ8/]🌳 Everything Momtroversial [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast]📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] #Momtroversial #MomtroversialPodcast #MomtroversialMoments #WorkingMom #StayAtHomeMom #SAHM #SAHMLife #MomGuilt #MotherhoodRealities #StayAtHomeMomLife #Childcare #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #MomLife #MomPodcast #Motherhood #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomCommunity #ParentingPodcast #MomTok

Raising Independent Kids | The Love & Logic Method Every Parent Needs to Know

What if the secret to raising confident, independent kids wasn't about more rules — but smarter ones? In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, Tori and Leeah dig into the principles of Parenting with Love and Logic, breaking down how natural consequences, shared control, and empathy can completely change the way you show up as a parent. They get practical — really practical — covering everything from dinner table standoffs and toddler communication to decision fatigue and why giving kids choices isn't the same as losing control. If you've ever felt like you're constantly battling your child instead of building them, this conversation is for you. In this episode: * What Love & Logic parenting actually means (and why it works) * How natural consequences teach more than any punishment ever could * Giving kids real choices within boundaries you control * Empathy as a parenting tool — not just a feeling * The difference between knowing good parenting principles and actually applying them * Decision fatigue: what it is and how it affects both you and your kids * Cultural dynamics that shape how we discipline and connect 📖 Grab the book: Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood by Jim Fay & Charles Fay [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/love-and-logic-magic-for-early-childhood-practical-parenting-from-birth-to-six-years_jim-fay_charles-fay/250481/item/2140303/] 🔗 Find everything Momtroversial: linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast] 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @momtroversial_podcast [https://instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation worth having. 00:00 🎙️ Introduction to Parenting with Love and Logic 01:14 🧠 Understanding Parenting Tactics and Strategies 03:07 ⚖️ The Importance of Natural Consequences 06:01 🙌 Allowing Children to Make Choices 09:26 🚧 Setting Boundaries and Giving Options 12:22 🌍 Cultural Differences in Parenting 14:54 🍽️ Dinner Time Dynamics 18:22 ❤️ Empathy in Parenting 20:11 💬 Communicating with Toddlers 22:02 🎯 The Heart of Parenting Goals 24:48 🌉 Bridging Knowledge and Practical Application 29:48 😓 The Role of Decision Fatigue 34:24 🔍 Critical Thinking in Parenting 39:04 ✨ The Essence of Love and Logic 48:02 📚 Final Thoughts and Recommendations🔗 Links Section 📖 Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood — ThriftBooks [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/love-and-logic-magic-for-early-childhood-practical-parenting-from-birth-to-six-years_jim-fay_charles-fay/250481/item/2140303/] 🌐 Momtroversial Linktree [https://linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast] 📸 Momtroversial on Instagram [https://instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast] #Momtroversial #MomtroversialPodcast #LoveAndLogic #ParentingWithLoveAndLogic #NaturalConsequences #ChildDevelopment #RaisingIndependentKids #EmpathyParenting #ParentingStrategies #DecisionFatigue #MomPodcast #ParentingPodcast #MomLife #Motherhood #ParentingTips #RaisingKids #ToddlerMom

Mom Friendships Are Complicated | Parenting Styles, Hard Boundaries & Finding Your People

Mom friendships hit different — and not always in the easy way. In this episode, Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori get real about one of motherhood's most underrated challenges: the relationships we build (and sometimes lose) along the way. They dig into what happens when your parenting styles don't match your closest friends', how to set boundaries with other people's kids without blowing up the friendship, and why it's so hard to stay connected to your child-free friends once kids enter the picture. There's no sugarcoating here — just honest conversation about the messy, meaningful work of building a mom community that actually supports you. Whether you're navigating a falling out, a mismatched playdate, or just wondering where to find your people — this one's for you. 🤝 00:00 — Navigating Mom Friendships⚡ 18:09 — Handling Kids' Conflicts💛 36:52 — Maintaining Child-Free Friendships🗺️ 38:45 — Navigating Friendships in Parenthood🧒 44:05 — Managing Different Ages in Playdates🔍 49:31 — Finding New Mom Friends💬 55:54 — The Importance of Shared Values in Friendships🔥 01:01:55 — Momtroversial Moments & Parenting Insights 🔗 LINKS Podcast Home🌳 Everything Momtroversial → linktr.ee/momtroversial.podcast Find Us on Social📸 Instagram → instagram.com/momtroversial_podcast #Momtroversial #MomtroversialPodcast #MomFriendships #MomCommunity #ParentingStyles #MomBoundaries #ChildFreeFriends #FriendshipChallenges #HardConversations #MomLife #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomPodcast #ParentingTips #MomTok #RealMomTalk #MomSupport #ParentingCommunity #MomBoss