A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee

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Free Birth Society

Emilee Saldaya

302 episodes

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The Free Birth Society Podcast features honest, gripping, inspiring, and transformative freebirth stories hosted by the founder Emilee Saldaya in conversation with wild women worldwide. In the vast tapestry of childbirth experiences, a thread runs undisturbed, unmedicated, and true to its ancestral roots: freebirth. This differs from your usual home birth with doulas or midwives in attendance. Freebirth stands apart, where birthing is solely in the hands of the birthing woman, accompanied only by her intuition, rhythms of nature, witnessed by her family. The Free Birth Podcast invites you to a unique corner of the universe where we dive deep into the raw essence of birth, untamed and unassisted. Pushing against the tides of modern obstetrics and its violent approach, we venture into stories of women who've boldly chosen to claim this primal rite of passage. Here, we're not merely sharing tales; we're challenging the status quo and redefining the very narrative of childbirth. As we unravel discussions on rights in childbirth, dissect varied care models, and amplify the unfiltered voices of freebirthing women from around the planet, our purpose remains clear: to spotlight the distinction and significance of wild birth. This isn't an argument against the myriad ways women choose to birth, but rather an affirmation that freebirth has its revered space in the continuum of birth choices. Join us in celebrating a movement that underscores the powerful message and has changed the lives of thousands: Birth, in its purest form, is not a medical event but a profoundly personal journey. The Free Birth Society Podcast is your compass to navigate and rediscover that journey. *Freebirth = Birthing in the absence of any hired professionals, away from medical institutions or their agents. Also known as family birth, unassisted birth, wild birth. *Sovereign birth = Birthing outside of the medical paradigm, inclusive of births with authentic midwives and doulas. We include many stories on the show where women birthed outside of the medical system with doulas and radical birth keepers. While these births are not freebirths, they are certainly sovereign births!

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A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee

Free Birth Society

2 hours 16 minutes 56 seconds

3 weeks ago

A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee

What do you do when you're in the middle of your third pregnancy and a hate group forms to threaten your life?

In this Season 9 premier, I sit down with my husband—and third-time guest—Jonny, for a raw and real 40-week wrap-up.

We share honestly about what this year has demanded: deep growth, hard decisions, and the very real emotional weight of being publicly attacked while stewarding this freebirth movement.

We talk openly about our major fails in business and community building, our shift towards the private sector, and how we’re preparing to welcome our third baby at home while holding our family steady.

You’ll Learn:

What it feels like to navigate a pregnancy marked by nausea, migraines, and total slowdown
The story behind Jonny quitting his 6-figure job and choosing to stay home to live as an "intact" family.
Why their attempt to build a private school in rural North Carolina failed despite major investment
The surprising link between moving during COVID and outgrowing their super rural life five years later
What happens when you face a smear campaign and community fallout while running a business
How pregnancy became a catalyst for burning down what no longer fit their family and business
How Emilee chooses to question her inherited stories around scarcity and overwhelm in motherhood and walk a new path

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[09:38] Pregnancy as a catalyst for change, growth, and burning down what no longer serves

[29:22] Shifting from conventional jobs to a home-based family life for balance and connection

[50:14] Starting and ultimately closing a private school in rural North Carolina after major investment and challenges

[01:03:03] Realizing rural life no longer fits their family and beginning to reassess their future

[01:14:29] Facing a hate group and smear campaign while pregnant and running a business

[02:00:26] Preparing for a third freebirth and Jonny’s role in supporting birth and postpartum

Resources Mentioned:

The 40 Week Wrap Up: Host Emilee & Her Husband Share Their Journey | Spotify or Apple

The 40-Week Wild Pregnancy Wrap Up with Emilee & Jonny (Round 2) | Spotify or Apple

A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas | Books

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas | Books

MatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI) | Program

The Lighthouse Membership Group | Website

The Complete Guide to Freebirth | Program

Free Birth Society YouTube Channel | YouTube

Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

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