In Episode 13, Becca and Arielle sit down with Aria Clift, a young woman who grew up quickly and found her calling in birth work early on.
Aria opens up about meeting her husband at 14, becoming a doula at 16, and enrolling in midwifery school at 18 all before finding herself pregnant and choosing home birth as the path that felt most aligned for her.
She shares what it was like navigating Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a kidney infection in her third trimester, and the emotional and physical toll of balancing full-time work, study, and pregnancy. Through it all, Aria’s story is one of surrender, strength, and love.
Tune in as Becca and Arielle explore her journey through motherhood, the realities of being a young birth worker, and the deep trust she built in herself to birth her sweet boy at home, surrounded in peace and support.
Episode 12: In the Fire - A Journey Through God’s Redeeming Love
Cesarean • Home Birth Transfer • Birth Trauma • TFMR
with Whitney Mello, founder of The Crunchy Cottage
Hey Girly Pops 💗
You’re getting two episodes this week! Last week was a whirlwind - we had nine RRDS babies born, and on a personal note, I lost my sweetest fur-baby, Sunny Boy, which completely wrecked me. Thank you all for the love and patience as we took a moment to pause, breathe, and grieve before jumping back in.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Whitney, a mama, business owner, and the heart behind The Crunchy Cottage - a wellness company shipping nourishing, holistic products nationwide.
Whitney shares her powerful story - getting pregnant young, finding deep love, and planning a home birth that led to an unexpected transfer and cesarean, followed by the unimaginable heartbreak of a TFMR (termination for medical reasons).
But through every layer of pain, God’s redeeming love showed up in the fire - teaching her grace, healing, and purpose on the other side of heartbreak.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
💗 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram: @crunchycottage_
Website: thecrunchycottage.com
🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube - and don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that even in the fire, redemption is possible.
In this moving episode, Becca and Arielle sit down with Abby Astle, a mother whose story reminds us that even in the deepest loss, love can take on a new life.
Abby opens her heart about her journey through multiple births — from a hospital delivery, to a birth center experience, to the homebirth that brought her full circle. But at the center of her story is her son, Daniel Lee, born with anencephaly. His brief life changed everything.
Abby shares what it was like to carry a baby she knew she would have to say goodbye to — how she prepared, grieved, and still found peace in the sacred moments they shared. Out of that heartbreak came something extraordinary: Daniel Lee’s Gift, a non-profit that helps families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss by covering funeral and medical expenses.
What began as a way to honor one little boy has become a ripple of love touching families across the country. Abby’s courage and compassion show that from pain can come purpose — and that a mother’s love truly never ends.
💫 In this episode:
The emotional journey of carrying and birthing a baby with a fatal diagnosis
Finding faith and strength in the hardest goodbye
How grief became the foundation for Daniel Lee’s Gift
What it means to turn personal loss into community healing
The mission and impact of Daniel Lee’s Gift today
Reflections on motherhood, legacy, and love that lives on
🕊 About Daniel Lee’s Gift
Founded by Abby and her family in honor of their son, Daniel Lee’s Gift is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Their mission is simple but profound: to share the burden so families can focus on healing.
Learn more, donate, or apply for support at daniel-leesgift.com
Instagram: @danielleesgift
Located in Roseville, CA — serving families nationwide.
💗 A note from Becca & Arielle
This conversation isn’t just about loss — it’s about transformation. Abby’s story reminds us that even in grief, there is grace. That love can move mountains, and that sometimes the hardest chapters of our lives become the most beautiful legacies.
In this heartfelt episode, Becca and Arielle sit down with Amber Brown, a talented birth photographer and devoted mother, as she shares her deeply personal motherhood journey — from loss to healing and empowerment.
Amber opens up about her miscarriage at 12 weeks, the grief that followed, and how that experience transformed the way she approaches motherhood, community, and support for other loss moms. She then walks us through her two home birth stories with her boys — raw, redemptive, and full of beauty.
Together, we explore:
Amber’s story is a moving reminder that healing is not linear — it’s layered, sacred, and often intertwined with new beginnings.
✨ Follow Amber’s work and stunning birth imagery at @ambermoonphoto_
In today’s episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with Alexa Thomas, who shares her powerful and emotional VBAC story — one that unfolded faster than anyone could have imagined.
Alexa went into labor while her husband was on duty, and before he could make it home, their daughter had already arrived. With pure strength, faith, and the support of her birth team, Alexa brought her baby girl into the world — and her husband witnessed it all through FaceTime.
This episode is a reminder that even when birth takes an unexpected turn, it can still be filled with beauty, connection, and magic.
Tune in as Becca and Arielle talk with Alexa about:
💫 The emotions of preparing for and experiencing a VBAC
💫 What it’s like to give birth when your partner can’t be there in person
💫 Trusting your body when things move fast
💫 Finding peace and gratitude in the story you’re given
A story of faith, surrender, and love that transcended distance — this one will stay with you long after you listen.
In Episode 8 of Girly Pop Birth Talks, we welcome Rebecca Rogers, a mother of almost two, to share her powerful and personal story.
Rebecca takes us through her experience of having her thyroid removed, how that journey shaped her, and why she chose to give birth to her first baby at a stand-alone birth center. Now expecting a baby girl, Rebecca is planning for a home birth and reflects on the lessons, courage, and trust she’s carrying into this new season of motherhood.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
Navigating pregnancy after thyroid removal
Why a birth center was the right choice for her first baby
Preparing for a home birth the second time around
Trust, resilience, and finding confidence as a mother
Whether you’re exploring your birth options, walking through challenges in pregnancy, or simply love hearing authentic motherhood journeys, this episode will inspire and encourage you.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.
In Episode 7 of Girly Pop Birth Talks, we sit down with Dr. Hannah Flammang, chiropractor, wife, mother, and founder of Craft Health in Rocklin, CA.
Hannah shares her inspiring path to becoming a chiropractor, building a practice dedicated to pregnancy and newborn care, and supporting families through holistic health.
We then dive deep into her own motherhood journey — choosing a home birth for her very first baby. Hannah opens up about what guided her decision, how her chiropractic expertise shaped her preparation, and what the experience taught her as both a mother and a provider.
This episode is a must-listen for first-time moms, mamas curious about home birth, or anyone exploring how chiropractic care can support pregnancy and postpartum.
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What you’ll hear in this episode:
• Hannah’s journey to chiropractic care & opening Craft Health
• Why she chose to specialize in pregnancy & newborns
• How chiropractic care supports pregnancy and postpartum wellness
• Her story of choosing a home birth as a first-time mom
• Encouragement for new mothers navigating their own birth choices
Today on Girly Pop Society, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with my mentor and dear friend, Trisha Wimbs.
Trisha shares her incredible journey of motherhood—five births spanning loss, stillbirth, hydrops, unmedicated and medicated deliveries, and finally, a beautiful birth center birth. Through every high and low, she followed her intuition, trusted in God, and allowed her story to unfold with grace and resilience.
But Trisha’s impact goes beyond motherhood. From a young age, she carried a deep desire to serve people and support their health. Today, she is a badass entrepreneur and founder of three wildly successful businesses—including the California Birth Center, the only free-standing birth center in the Sacramento and Placer area.
She is a fierce believer, a force to be reckoned with, and one of the most inspiring women I know. This conversation is rich with raw honesty, deep faith, and practical wisdom for mothers, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating life’s ups and downs.
Today we sit down with Maddie, a 26-year-old wife, mama of 2, and talented birth and postpartum doula.
From the time she was little, Maddie was baby crazy - playing “mommy,” dreaming of her future kids, and even starting her own babysitting company, The Happy Nanny, at just 18. Specializing in overnights, multiples, and sleep training, she built a reputation early on for being wise beyond her years when it came to babies.
By 20, Maddie became a doula and officially began supporting families through birth in 2021. That same year, she and her high school sweetheart, Mason, were already building a life together—first with golden retrievers, then with the family Maddie always dreamed of.
At just 22, Maddie was pregnant with her first baby, Taytum, on the very first try. The surprise was how quickly it happened, but the dream of becoming a mother was everything she ever wanted. By 25, Maddie was holding her second baby in her arms after experiencing two powerful, unmedicated hospital births that shaped the way she supports families today.
This episode is a heart-filled journey through:
✨ Growing up with a passion for babies and turning it into a calling
✨ Building a business as a teen entrepreneur
✨ Navigating young motherhood and being pregnant at 22
✨ Experiencing two unmedicated hospital births
✨ How becoming a doula transformed her view of birth and postpartum
✨ Creating a dream life through hard work, dedication, and love
Maddie’s story is proof that when you follow your passion and stay true to your heart, the life you dreamed of can become your reality.
This week on Girly Pop Birth Talks, we’re joined by the beautiful and gifted Kelsey White - wife, mother of two, and an accomplished filmmaker + photographer capturing the raw beauty of birth and motherhood.
Kelsey opens up about the doubts she once carried even questioning if she wanted to become a mom. But as her journey unfolded, she embraced her body, leaned into trust, and gracefully birthed her two boys.
Her story is one of courage, surrender, and love a reminder that motherhood is not one-size-fits-all, and that even deep doubts can transform into profound devotion.
👉 If you’ve wrestled with fear or uncertainty about birth or motherhood, this episode will speak right to your heart.
🌸 For resources that can help you feel more confident, visit Pain Free Birth
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share — and drop us a comment if Kelsey’s journey inspired you!
Paige became a mom twice, once at just 20 years old and again 10 years later. Her first birth nearly cost her life and left her with deep trauma that changed the course of her early motherhood. A decade later, she faced another challenge when her second baby arrived at only 28 weeks, bringing her family into the unexpected world of preterm birth and the NICU.
In this emotional and powerful episode, Paige shares:
Her first traumatic birth story at age 20 and how she almost didn’t make it
Her second birth 10 years later, when her baby arrived at 28 weeks
The realities of NICU life as a mom of a premature baby
How birth trauma shaped her, and the ways she’s learned to heal
Why speaking her story out loud has been her greatest tool for recovery
Paige’s honesty and vulnerability remind us of the strength it takes to survive, heal, and step into motherhood after life-altering experiences.
✨ If you’ve walked through birth trauma, NICU motherhood, or long healing journeys, this episode will meet you with hope and connection.
💖 Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review it helps us reach more moms who need to hear these powerful stories.
In our second episode, Becca and Arielle sit down with the incredible Rachel Fox-Tierney, an established midwife with an incredible career who found her draw towards the power of birth at a young age. Listen as Rachel shares how she decided to choose homebirth for herself, and her incredible perspective on birth after witnessing over 700 births (but probably many more!) in her career thus far.
In our very first episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca sits down with her co-host Arielle to dive deep into her three unique birth stories — from a hospital induction, to a free-standing birth center at 41 weeks, to a spontaneous home birth with a midwife.
But Arielle’s journey goes far beyond birth. Listen in as she shares her path from a typically American childhood to studying nutrition, becoming a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, and mastering her craft as a lactation consultant — from WIC clinics to in-home visits. Along the way, she meets her husband Kyle, and the rest is a beautiful, messy, empowering history.
In This Episode:
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This is Becca. And this is Arielle.
We’re two besties with a mic, a mission, and a lot to say about birth.
Not just the birth story the story before it.
The one that begins in quiet hopes, wild fears, and all the messy, magical becoming that happens along the way.
We’re talking real women, real journeys, and every kind of birth hospital inductions, home births, epidurals, the whole beautiful spectrum. No filters, no fluff.
Birth isn’t just about a baby being born.
It’s about who you become in the process.