<![CDATA[The Unmedicated Minded Momma]]>The Unmedicated Minded Momma is a podcast sharing real birth stories that highlight physiological birth, deep preparation, and the mindset of women who choose to trust their bodies and their God-given design — often within a hospital system that isn’t always built to support it.

Each story reveals something deeper than how a baby was born — it shows how a mother was formed.

From first-time moms to redemptive second births, we explore the mindset shifts, decisions, and preparation that shape birth experiences in powerful ways — and what it looks like to navigate the hospital setting with confidence, clarity, and intention.

Because preparing for birth isn’t just about labor —
it’s about becoming a woman who trusts herself, advocates for her baby, and steps into motherhood with confidence and peace.

Even when things don’t go as planned, there is still transformation.

Because your mindset matters — and the mindset you bring to birth shapes the mother you become.

Episodes drop weekly.


]]>https://www.instagram.com/unmedicatedmindedmomma/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:15:10 GMTMon, 27 Apr 2026 04:13:15 GMT60Toni<p>The Unmedicated Minded Momma is a podcast sharing real birth stories that highlight physiological birth, deep preparation, and the mindset of women who choose to trust their bodies and their God-given design — often within a hospital system that isn’t always built to support it.</p><p>Each story reveals something deeper than how a baby was born — it shows how a mother was formed.</p><p>From first-time moms to redemptive second births, we explore the mindset shifts, decisions, and preparation that shape birth experiences in powerful ways — and what it looks like to navigate the hospital setting with confidence, clarity, and intention.</p><p>Because preparing for birth isn’t just about labor —<br />it’s about becoming a woman who trusts herself, advocates for her baby, and steps into motherhood with confidence and peace.</p><p>Even when things don’t go as planned, there is still transformation.</p><p>Because your mindset matters — and the mindset you bring to birth shapes the mother you become.</p><p>Episodes drop weekly. </p><p><br /></p>episodicToniunmedicatedmindedmomma@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Third Times the Charm| Dr. Stephanie's Three Unmedicated Birth Stories + Pelvic Floor Wisdom]]>

Dr. Stephanie joins the podcast to share each of her three unmedicated births. From an unmedicated induction to navigating birth in a new healthcare system, she reflects on how education, advocacy, and support shaped her experiences.

As a pelvic floor therapist, Dr. Stephanie also shares practical advice for preparing your body for birth and postpartum, common signs women may be struggling, and why pregnancy isn’t something you can approach passively.

We also talk about the role of doulas, Spinning Babies, pelvic floor health, and how sometimes the greatest gift of support is helping a mother let go of control and fully experience her birth.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Preparation for First Two Births
  • 09:43 Emotions and Preparation for Third Pregnancy
  • 15:07 Golden Hour and Postpartum
  • 20:37 Advocacy and Support in Pregnancy and Birth
  • 27:26 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Preparation
  • 33:10 Empowered Wellness Center

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr.Stephanie:

Ways to Work With Toni

✨ Unmedicated Academy

A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.

✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services

In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.

✨ Connect With Me

Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma

Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?

please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!

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]]>4cba840b-a53f-4f26-b282-ee2156dbd064Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p></p><p>Dr. Stephanie joins the podcast to share each of her three unmedicated births. From an unmedicated induction to navigating birth in a new healthcare system, she reflects on how education, advocacy, and support shaped her experiences.</p><p></p><p>As a pelvic floor therapist, Dr. Stephanie also shares practical advice for preparing your body for birth and postpartum, common signs women may be struggling, and why pregnancy isn’t something you can approach passively.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about the role of doulas, Spinning Babies, pelvic floor health, and how sometimes the greatest gift of support is helping a mother let go of control and fully experience her birth.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Preparation for First Two Births</li><li>09:43 Emotions and Preparation for Third Pregnancy</li><li>15:07 Golden Hour and Postpartum</li><li>20:37 Advocacy and Support in Pregnancy and Birth</li><li>27:26 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Preparation</li><li>33:10 Empowered Wellness Center</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lizziebolliger.thrivecart.com/unmedicatedacademy/?affiliate=joyinthemorning" target="_blank"><b>Unmedicated Academy</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joyinthemorningdoula.com/" target="_blank"><b>Joy in the Morning Doula Services</b></a><p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Dr.Stephanie:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/pelvicptmama?igsh=amoyOG1pMDdoYmJ5" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://empoweredwellnesspt.com" target="_blank"><b>Empowered Wellness    </b>  </a><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://empoweredwellnesspt.com" target="_blank">     </a>                       </p></li></ul><p><b>Ways to Work With Toni</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Unmedicated Academy</p><p>A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.</p><p></p><p>✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services</p><p>In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.</p><p></p><p>✨ Connect With Me</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/joyinthemorningdoula/" target="_blank"><b>@joyinthemorningdoula </b></a>/ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unmedicatedmindedmomma/" target="_blank"><b>@unmedicatedmindedmomma</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?</b></p><p>please fill out this <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/GVdrMPh6qR818kwT8" target="_blank"><b>inquiry form </b></a>and I will reach out soon!</p><p></p><p><b>AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES</b></p><p>Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://everylife.com/" target="_blank"><b> EveryLife </b></a>with my code: <b>10TONI.</b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:33:0313Third Times the Charm| Dr. Stephanie's Three Unmedicated Birth Stories + Pelvic Floor Wisdomfull<![CDATA[Can You Have an Unmedicated Induction? |The Birth Experience That Grounded Erika for Motherhood]]>Episode 2 with Erika

Today’s guest is Erika, a military wife + first time mom whose pregnancy and postpartum journey required more flexibility, resilience, and surrender than she ever expected.

As her due date approached, her family found themselves living in a hotel while preparing for a major military relocation. Erica shares how she navigated the uncertainty of an induction while still pursuing an unmedicated birth, leaning into both preparation and trust when circumstances felt anything but predictable.

Just three days after welcoming her baby, she packed up and moved from Florida to North Carolina with a newborn in tow.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t always found in controlling every detail. Sometimes it’s found in surrendering to what you can’t control. Whether you’re preparing for an induction, navigating military life, or simply learning to hold plans loosely, Erica’s story will encourage you to trust yourself and find confidence even when the path looks different than expected.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Preparing for Birth
  • 07:17 Research and Preparation
  • 19:03 Postpartum Experience
  • 25:45 Post-Birth Challenges

Resources & Links:

Connect with Erika:

Instagram

Ways to Work With Toni

✨ Unmedicated Academy

A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.

✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services

In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.

✨ Connect With Me

Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma

Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?

please fill out this inquiry form and I will reach out soon!

AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES

Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from EveryLife with my code: 10TONI.

]]>36610dc0-b4f6-4f43-8726-1bd4eab11fc3Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:49:38 GMT<p>Episode 2 with Erika</p><p>Today’s guest is Erika, a military wife + first time mom whose pregnancy and postpartum journey required more flexibility, resilience, and surrender than she ever expected.</p><p></p><p>As her due date approached, her family found themselves living in a hotel while preparing for a major military relocation. Erica shares how she navigated the uncertainty of an induction while still pursuing an unmedicated birth, leaning into both preparation and trust when circumstances felt anything but predictable.</p><p></p><p>Just three days after welcoming her baby, she packed up and moved from Florida to North Carolina with a newborn in tow.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t always found in controlling every detail. Sometimes it’s found in surrendering to what you can’t control. Whether you’re preparing for an induction, navigating military life, or simply learning to hold plans loosely, Erica’s story will encourage you to trust yourself and find confidence even when the path looks different than expected.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Preparing for Birth</li><li>07:17 Research and Preparation</li><li>19:03 Postpartum Experience</li><li>25:45 Post-Birth Challenges</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lizziebolliger.thrivecart.com/unmedicatedacademy/?affiliate=joyinthemorning" target="_blank"><b>Unmedicated Academy</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joyinthemorningdoula.com/" target="_blank"><b>Joy in the Morning Doula Services</b></a><p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Erika:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingthelifeoferika/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kingdomarrows1274.com/product-page/pregnancy-prayer-verse-cards" target="_blank">Kingdom Arrows-pregnancy prep cards     </a>                              </li></ul><p><b>Ways to Work With Toni</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Unmedicated Academy</p><p>A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.</p><p></p><p>✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services</p><p>In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.</p><p></p><p>✨ Connect With Me</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/joyinthemorningdoula/" target="_blank">@joyinthemorningdoula </a>/ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unmedicatedmindedmomma/" target="_blank">@unmedicatedmindedmomma</a></p><p></p><p><b>Want YOUR unmedicated minded birth story featured on the podcast?</b></p><p>please fill out this <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/GVdrMPh6qR818kwT8" target="_blank">inquiry form </a>and I will reach out soon!</p><p></p><p><b>AFFLILATE LINKS + DISCOUNT CODES</b></p><p>Save 10% on premium pro-life diapers from<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://everylife.com" target="_blank"> EveryLife </a>with my code: <b>10TONI.</b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:50:0112Can You Have an Unmedicated Induction? |The Birth Experience That Grounded Erika for Motherhoodfull<![CDATA[First Time Mom Callie Shares Her Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story|Seeing God's Hands in the Details]]>Episode 1 with Callie

A first-time mom who walked into her hospital birth trusting God, trusting her body, and deeply preparing for the experience she hoped for.

In this episode, Callie shares the story of her unmedicated hospital birth that unfolded almost exactly how she prayed and planned. We talk about mindset, preparation, advocacy, and what it looked like to find peace throughout labor.

This conversation is such a beautiful reminder that physiological hospital birth is possible the first time around— and that preparation can shape the way a woman experiences birth and enters motherhood.

If you’re a first-time mom preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and less afraid.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to unmedicated birth as a mindset shift
00:26 - Supporting women through the Unmedicated Academy and virtual doula services
01:02 - Preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth: resources and research
01:25 - Pregnancy overview and early signs of labor confidence
02:38 - The significance of preparation, faith, and trusting the body
05:33 - Last weeks of pregnancy and mental resilience exercises
08:40 - Birth day: from hot dogs to early labor signs
11:25 - Transition from early to active labor: techniques and mindset shifts
14:10 - Recognizing labor in real-time and self-advocacy
16:16 - Hospital arrival and early dilation progress
17:31 - Challenges like fetal positioning and managing intensity
19:22 - Pushing gracefully and listening to the body
21:00 - The emotional and physical culmination of pushing
22:11 - The moment of delivery and post-birth bonding
27:16 - Postpartum and initial days with baby Henry
30:34 - Reflections on rest, recovery, and golden hour moments
33:24 - The impact of birth preparation on postpartum confidence
36:22 - Final advice for expecting moms: Dare to dream and trust God’s plan

Resources & Links:
Connect with Callie:

Ways to Work With Me

✨ Unmedicated Academy

A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.

✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services

In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.

✨ Connect With Me

Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma

]]>07fcca82-e08f-46c2-aa62-2d9d150f5273Thu, 28 May 2026 04:05:30 GMT<p>Episode 1 with Callie</p><p>A first-time mom who walked into her hospital birth trusting God, trusting her body, and deeply preparing for the experience she hoped for.</p><p>In this episode, Callie shares the story of her unmedicated hospital birth that unfolded almost exactly how she prayed and planned. We talk about mindset, preparation, advocacy, and what it looked like to find peace throughout labor.</p><p>This conversation is such a beautiful reminder that physiological hospital birth is possible the first time around— and that preparation can shape the way a woman experiences birth and enters motherhood.</p><p>If you’re a first-time mom preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and less afraid.</p><h6><b>Timestamps:</b></h6><p>00:00 - Introduction to unmedicated birth as a mindset shift<br />00:26 - Supporting women through the Unmedicated Academy and virtual doula services<br />01:02 - Preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth: resources and research<br />01:25 - Pregnancy overview and early signs of labor confidence<br />02:38 - The significance of preparation, faith, and trusting the body<br />05:33 - Last weeks of pregnancy and mental resilience exercises<br />08:40 - Birth day: from hot dogs to early labor signs<br />11:25 - Transition from early to active labor: techniques and mindset shifts<br />14:10 - Recognizing labor in real-time and self-advocacy<br />16:16 - Hospital arrival and early dilation progress<br />17:31 - Challenges like fetal positioning and managing intensity<br />19:22 - Pushing gracefully and listening to the body<br />21:00 - The emotional and physical culmination of pushing<br />22:11 - The moment of delivery and post-birth bonding<br />27:16 - Postpartum and initial days with baby Henry<br />30:34 - Reflections on rest, recovery, and golden hour moments<br />33:24 - The impact of birth preparation on postpartum confidence<br />36:22 - Final advice for expecting moms: Dare to dream and trust God’s plan</p><h6><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lizziebolliger.thrivecart.com/unmedicatedacademy/?affiliate=joyinthemorning" target="_blank">Unmedicated Academy</a><p></p></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joyinthemorningdoula.com/" target="_blank">Joy in the Morning Doula Services</a></li></ul><h6><b>Connect with Callie:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/callieanne.photography/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ways to Work With Me</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Unmedicated Academy</p><p>A physiology-first birth education course designed to help women prepare intentionally for unmedicated birth — especially within hospital settings.</p><p></p><p>✨ Joy in the Morning Doula Services</p><p>In-person and virtual support focused on education, advocacy, preparation, and physiological birth support.</p><p></p><p>✨ Connect With Me</p><p>Instagram: @joyinthemorningdoula / @unmedicatedmindedmomma</p><p></p><h6></h6>no00:38:2511First Time Mom Callie Shares Her Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story|Seeing God's Hands in the Detailsfull