This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥 She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences. In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previous births and create a powerful, grounded vision for their next experience — in both pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you’re preparing for a VBAC or...
May 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 86
I have the pleasure of welcoming the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to share the incredible work they do for VBAC hopefuls and cesarean awareness. Highlights from this episode: 🔥 What the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is and why it matters for VBAC hopefuls 🔥 How ICAN supports women in advocating for their birth choices and finding evidence-based information 🔥 Ways to get involved and donate to help ICAN continue its mission of supporting VBAC and cesarean a...
Mar 22, 2025•12 min•Ep. 86
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was easier? That if you just “went with the flow,” everything would work out? I used to believe that too. From my childhood to my first three births, I stayed small, trusting others over myself. But when I found my voice, everything changed—especially in my VBA3C journey. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal speech I gave in person about my journey from silence to self-advocacy. ‼️ Fair warning—the audio isn’t the best! The event was outside, in th...
Mar 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 86
Highlights from this episode: 🔥 The optimal time for testing your mineral levels 🔥 How to make sure you have optimal minerals to help you have more energy postpartum 🔥 Who this test is for and how to utilize the results to help you stabilize your moods and menstrual cycle Connect with Vanda ⤵️ Instagram: @wellness.with.vanda Website: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/ Vanda’s free gift- natural energy guide: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/m4mguide Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ ...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 84
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was the easiest path? That if you just "went with the flow," things would work out? I totally get it—I used to think the same way. But what I’ve learned is this: doing nothing is still making a decision. And when it comes to birth, passive choices often default to the system’s preferences—not yours. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Why "going with the flow" isn’t always the best option. ✅ How silence can lead to interventions you didn’t plan for. ✅ Simple wa...
Feb 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 84
Owning your VBAC journey isn’t just about physical preparation—it’s about healing from the inside out. Trauma, anxiety, and even ADHD can shape how we experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, often in ways we don’t even realize. If you’ve ever felt tension in your body, struggled with racing thoughts, or carried shame around your past birth experiences, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Joy Acaso, who breaks down how unresolved trauma manifests physically, why anxiety and ADHD feel loud...
Feb 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 83
I know that's a bold statement, but it's true. It's science-backed! Some highlights from the episode: Episode Highlights: 🔥 How Your Mindset Shapes Your Birth –The surprising research showing that attitudes, emotions, and cognitive flexibility can influence labor progress, epidural use, and even Cesarean rates. 🔥 The Science Behind Mental Flexibility – Learn why being adaptable during birth isn’t just a nice idea—it’s actually linked to better birth outcomes, according to recent studies. 🔥 Pr...
Feb 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 82
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why a birth plan is so important to create 🔥 What you can include on your birth plan 🔥 The deeper meaning behind birth plans 🔥 How a birth plan can change your birth outcome Listen to the end to hear a special offer!! Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for tips and special offers! Free step-by-step VBAC success guide Free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership waitlist -doors open F...
Feb 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 81
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Who you choose to be on your birth team can make your experience great or terrible 🔥 Each birth support member's potential role 🔥 How to choose your birth team 🔥 Red flags to look out for when interviewing your potential birth team member Listen to the end to hear a special offer!! Download one of my freebies to get on my email list for tips and special offers! Free step-by-step VBAC success guide Free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Jo...
Jan 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 76
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why healing through your previous birth is so important 🔥 Practical advice for starting your healing journey Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership waitlist Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram: @birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network:...
Jan 23, 2025•24 min•Ep. 77
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it's important to know them 🔥 What to do if faced with these myths and more!!!! Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membership waitlist Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram: @birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ ...
Jan 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 78
4 top mistakes and how to avoid them. Grab some paper or open your notes section in your phone so you can write these down! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What you should focus on instead of the outcome of your birth 🔥 Which choices you make that can affect you having a VBAC or not 🔥 What to stop neglecting 🔥 What you need to stop doing so you can have the birth of your dreams 💕 The Journey to VBAC Membership for VBAC hopefuls 💕 Great article on the research I mention about VBAC succe...
Jan 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 77
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it matters who's at your labor 🔥 Education is queen! 🔥 How to be prepared to be supported by strangers in the hospital 🔥 How to choose homebirth vs hospital birth- tips for each hypnobabies Book: birthing from within BeHerVillage *Please note that some links shared may be affiliate links that I could earn a small commission on Connect with, Guest ⤵️ Instagram: @christinabaltazarphoto, @belly2babyexpo , Website: www.christinabaltazarphotography...
Dec 18, 2024•47 min•Ep. 76
Get ready to hear Lizzy's transformative freebirth story! If you are not familiar with a freebirth, it is when you give birth typically at your own home without an OB or Midwife. It could be just you and your partner or you and your partner or doula or whoever else you choose to be there. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How to build community when nobody around you supports you 🔥 Self-healing and taking radical responsibility for your birth is more important than it's made out to seem 🔥 H...
Dec 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 75
Lizzy had planned a homebirth after her cesarean but plans quickly changed and she was left with more trauma than she arrived with. Understanding the hierarchal birth culture so you can give birth confidently is so key! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 The cascade of interventions is real and can happen to anyone but there are ways to avoid them 🔥 You have more options than you may realize 🔥 If something doesn't feel right or you feel led to something different than what your OB or Midwife...
Dec 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 74
Sabina shares her freebirth after 2 cesarean story and she chats about why educating yourself is the key to an empowered birth experience and once a c-section does not mean always a c-section! Your intuition is THE MOST IMPORTANT tool you have and should always be listened to Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What important things you need to talk to your partner about before the birth 🔥 How to set boundaries with family 🔥 Why trusting your intuition is so important Article on preeclampsia ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 73
In this short solo episode, I explain what intuition is, why it's important to hone it during your VBAC, and how you can easily do this. If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, head to my YouTube channel on Friday to watch it 😜 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram: @birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com YouTube: The Journey to VBAC Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Net...
Oct 31, 2024•25 min•Ep. 72
In this shorty solo episode, I give you a quick guide to the most common acronyms you'll hear on your VBAC journey Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram: @birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free Fearless VBAC Workbook- It’s time to face your fears and grow through them! -----...
Oct 24, 2024•18 min
Brielle experienced sooo many barriers on her VBAC journey and she blasted through all of them! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trauma is literally stored in the cells of your body and how you can start facing them in a way that's not overwhelming 🔥 When you feel like you've exhausted all of your options, it might be beneficial to keep trying. You just might find exactly what you didn't know you needed 🔥 Why following your intuition and finding your voice are so important on your journey ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 70
Get out your tissues, this one gets emotional! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How previous births can affect you not connecting with your new baby 🔥 How to navigate a system that keeps telling you "no, you can't" 🔥 Tips for how to prepare your partner for Birthing Instincts Podcast What a bicornuate uterus is Connect with, Raquel ⤵️ Instagram: @lolitasrebellion Email: Raquel@pjdoula.com Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram: @birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come T...
Oct 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 66
Preparing for your VBAC can go deeper than the physical and mental aspects, it can be rooted in your lineage, as far back as your mom, and your grandma or even further back than that. Take a listen to find out why having hard conversations can be absolutely essential to your VBAC journey. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥Questions to ask your midwife or OB 🔥 Why a homebirth could be your best option for a successful VBAC 🔥 How a doula and midwife differ 🔥 Which aspects of planning a VBAC a...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 64
Alyssa Frain is a licensed acupuncturist turned full-time stay-at-home mom. She had her first daughter in September 2020, a missed miscarriage in 2022, and a successful HBAC in January 2024. She enjoys helping women take their health back into their own hands by showing them how to tune into their bodies and support it with Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her goal is to empower women to reconnect with their bodies so they can live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 H...
Sep 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 64
Breastfeeding is a learned skill, it’s ok if it does not feel natural or easy. Feeding your baby is something you need to plan for but know that it’s ok (and very likely) that it may look different in the first few weeks than you planned or expected. Alex, who is an IBCLC has so much incredible knowledge and amazing tips for you to navigate your journey. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 A brief description of understanding the anatomy of your breasts and why it is how it is 🔥 Common struggl...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 66
Having a supportive team is more important than you may realize. When Jessica didn't have a supportive team she felt like she wasn't being heard or informed. But that all changed for her second and third birth. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trusting your gut instincts is not a gimmick or just a fun saying, it can lead you down the path you were meant for 🔥 Even if you get told No, try again! 🔥 How not processing your previous birth can affect your subsequent births 🔥 The unspoken guilt...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
Sometimes you have to put on your advocacy hat more times than you'd like. This definitely was the case for Carly who encountered a not-so-supportive OB while in labor. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How to deal with an unsupportive doctor 🔥 What one very important option is for handling an unsupportive provider 🔥 What an AMA is 🔥 and so much more! Let me know how this episode has helped you once you're done listening 😊 Connect with, Carly ⤵️ Instagram: @ adventure4better Connect with ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 64
Plans in birth can change and that's okay, knowing what to expect, realizing you have options, and feeling confident in whatever decision you make is of utmost importance. I chatted with HeHe about all of these and she gave us her best tips for making sure your birth unfolds in a way that feels good to you.Some highlights from the episode:🔥 What is causing cesareans🔥 How to avoid a cesarean🔥 How to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum🔥 Questions to ask your pract...
Jul 10, 2024•49 min
Can you imagine having a VBAC over 40 years ago?!Listen to this episode so you can hear Nancy's VBAC story and her experiences with grief and how she helps other's through it now!Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Sticking to your desires even when hospital staff doesn't agree🔥 How planning a VBAC can change you in more ways than you might imagine🔥 Having a VBAC can potentially prepare you for future unexpected life experiences🔥How Nancy helps women prepare for their VBAC and how to handle i...
May 15, 2024•35 min
Maternal mental health is a crucial issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives.Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Maternal Mental is🔥 Recognizing the signs of mental health disorders🔥 Places you can get help from🔥 Why it's important to address this issue sooner rather than laterResources from the episode:The episode about postpartum psychosis I talked about: Episode 18: The Invisible Struggle- Navigating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis-Po...
May 02, 2024•20 min
Contemplating a homebirth after a cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herself. Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Recognizing where our birth fears stem from🔥 6 tips to help you plan for your VBAC/HBAC🔥 How your partner can feel more comfortable and confident with having an HBAC🔥How having a monitrice for your birth can be helpful if you don't want an HBAC but don't want to head to the hospital too early......
Apr 24, 2024•45 min
Have you been curious whether you should see a Webster-certified plus perinatal-certified chiropractor?Listen to this episode so you can see how a Webster-certified chiropractor can absolutely help your planning experience as well as your birth and postpartum journey.Some highlights we discussed:🔥 How sharing your previous birth story can help you on your VBAC journey🔥 How a Webster-certified chiropractor on your team is helpful🔥 Dr. Elizabeth's best tips for preparing for your VBAC 🔥 What o...
Apr 17, 2024•41 min
