ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all benefit from a little more knowledge and a lot more support. 💕
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 9 days
Average audio length:
37 minutes
Guest interviews
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English
United States
90 episodes
since Feb. 24, 2023
episodic
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 ⤵️
Ins…
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 o…
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 t…
I know that's a bold statement, but it's true. It's science-backed!
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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 …
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 …
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…
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 ⤵️
In…
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