Ep 18: Autonomy and Informed Consent in Birth: What Every Pregnant Mama Needs to Know

EP 21: How Megan Went From High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section to a Redemptive Low-Risk Pregnancy and Empowering VBAC

What if a “high-risk pregnancy” didn’t have to define your future births? In this episode, Megan shares how she went from every label in the book — gestational diabetes, hypertension, GBS+, white coat syndrome, failed induction, and an unplanned C-section — to a peaceful, low-risk pregnancy and an incredibly empowering VBAC. Through education, mindset, support, and radical responsibility, she reclaimed her pregnancy and proved that your history does not have to become your destiny. This episode is packed with hope, birth wisdom, and practical takeaways for any mama who: 🌿 Had a traumatic or intervention-heavy first birth 🌿 Was labeled “high-risk” 🌿 Wants a VBAC 🌿 Wants to step into pregnancy with confidence instead of fear * How high-risk labels impact moms (and why they’re often misused) * What Megan changed between pregnancies to shift from “high-risk” to “low-risk” * The mindset rewiring that makes VBAC success more likely * The role of education in healing birth trauma * How trusting her body — and choosing supportive care — changed everything 🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit (Start your empowered birth journey): 👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/freebirthprepkit 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course (Your full birth transformation): 👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/birthcourse 📸 Instagram (Daily reels, education, and encouragement): 👉 https://instagram.com/radiantbirthco Megan references education from Beautiful One Midwifery, whose resources deeply shaped her redemptive pregnancy:👉 ⁠https://beautifulonemidwifery.com/⁠

EP 20: Reclaiming Birth & Feminine Design | Healing, Cycle Syncing & Thriving with Cass Loeppky

In this powerful episode, Britt Andres from Radiant Birth Co. sits down with Cass Loeppky of Balance & Bloom [https://www.instagram.com/cassloeppky] to talk about her healing birth journey, coming back to her feminine design, and learning to thrive through cycle syncing and body awareness. 🌙 We unpack what it means to live in alignment with your hormones, heal from trauma, and embrace the divine design of womanhood — from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. ✨ Freebie for listeners: Grab your Free Birth Prep Kit to feel calm, confident, and ready for your birth. 🎓 Want deeper prep? Enroll in the Radiant Birth Course — your step-by-step guide to an informed, empowered, and peaceful birth. 💛 Follow along on Instagram: @radiantbirthco [https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirthco] | @cassloeppky [https://www.instagram.com/cassloeppky]

EP 19: The Truth About Hospital Birth: Dr. Stu Fischbein on Fear, Control & Reclaiming Physiological Birth

In this episode, Britt Andres of Radiant Birth Co. sits down with OB/GYN Dr. Stu Fischbein — a physician who left hospital-based practice to support women through the midwifery model of care. Together they unpack why the modern system continues to pathologize birth, how fear is used to control women, and what you can do to reclaim a calm, confident, physiological birth. 💬 Topics we cover: • The truth about hospital policies and “failure to progress” • How fear and liability shape modern maternity care • What to do when a provider disrespects your boundaries • Navigating pain relief and epidural decisions with confidence • Why birth isn’t broken — the system is — and how we can change it 🎧 Tune in to feel informed, validated, and empowered — whether you’re preparing for birth or supporting others through it. ✨ Resources: * Free Birth Prep Kit [radiantbirthco.com/birth-prep-kit] * Full Radiant Birth Course [radiantbirthco.com/radiant-birth-course] ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Connect with Dr. Stu on Instagram here [instagram.com/birthinginstincts]or Britt on Instagram: @radiantbirth.co [https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirth.co] If this episode inspired you, share it with another mama who deserves to know her power in birth. 🌿

Ep 18: Autonomy and Informed Consent in Birth: What Every Pregnant Mama Needs to Know

You have a voice in your birth. In this episode, we dive deep into autonomy and informed consent — what they really mean in the birth space, and how to stand firm in your choices without fear. We’ll cover: 💡 What informed consent should actually look like 💡 How to advocate for yourself in the hospital 💡 Practical language you can use when decisions come up in labor 🌟 You deserve to feel safe, seen, and respected in birth. Let this episode equip you to step into labor with confidence. ✨ Resources for you: * 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course * 📖 Free Birth Prep Kit

EP 17: How to Prepare for the Birth You Want (Not the One Others Choose for You)

Birth is not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare for the birth you truly want — not the one shaped by fear, pressure, or hospital routines. I’ll share mindset shifts, practical steps, and faith-filled encouragement so you can walk into labor feeling ready, supported, and powerful. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Create a vision for your birth ✅ Get the right team in place ✅ Build confidence and peace through preparation ✨ Ready to prepare for YOUR dream birth? * 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course * 📖 Free Birth Prep Kit Because you were made for this. 🤍