Free Birth Society podcast

Free Birth Society

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!

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!

 

#316

The Mother–Daughter Freebirth Duo: Jinny & Audrey’s Stories

This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, Emilee sits down with Jinny and Audrey, a rem... more

12 Dec 2025

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:17

12 Dec 2025


#315

Death of the Maiden: Raquel’s Journey into Motherhood at 41

This week, Emilee is joined by Raquel, who shares her extraordinary first pregnancy and so... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:02

05 Dec 2025


#314

17. When Rachel’s Birth Keeper Died, She Chose Freebirth

Nine days before Rachel was to give birth to her first child, her beloved birth keeper, Ca... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:40

21 Nov 2025


#313

16. Kristin Hauser on Holistically Handling Excessive Bleeding at Home

This week, I’m joined once again by Kristin Hauser, a beloved and regular guest on the Fre... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:54

14 Nov 2025


#312

15. Mother of Nine: Radical Wisdom from Two Decades of Birth

After six births within the system—including a cesarean at 37 weeks due to partial placent... more

07 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:55

07 Nov 2025


#311

14. The Heroine’s Adventure with THINX Founder Miki Agrawal

This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, I sit down with Miki Agrawal—serial entrepren... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:07

31 Oct 2025


#310

13. Claiming It All: Celia’s Story of Birth, Power, and Simplicity

This week, I am joined by Celia from the Bay Area, California, who shares her journey from... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:39

24 Oct 2025


#309

12. From Trauma to Triumph: Tahlia’s Journey to Birthing Twins in Power

After surviving domestic violence and a series of traumatic hospital births, Tahlia from A... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:35

17 Oct 2025


#308

11: The Forgotten Power of Homeopathy with Melissa Kupsch

This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, I sit down with homeopath Melissa Kupsch for ... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:31

10 Oct 2025


#307

10: Double the Responsibility: Birthing Twins in Sovereignty

What happens when you choose a normal birth with twins?  In this episode, I speak with N... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:37

03 Oct 2025


#306

9: Behind the Curtain of Labor & Delivery: Rylee’s Freebirth Story

What happens when you see behind the curtain of labor and delivery?  In this episode... more

26 Sep 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:14

26 Sep 2025


#305

8: From Thyroid Cancer in the Medical System to Birthing Outside of It

What happens when cancer treatment becomes the greatest catalyst for sovereignty?  In... more

18 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:08

18 Sep 2025


#304

7: Quitting Corporate America to Begin Again: Divorce, Freebirth, and Off-Grid Life

What happens when you walk away from everything and find your own path to motherhood? In t... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:40

12 Sep 2025


#303

6: Unpacking Birth Certificates with Veda Ray

What if the birth certificate was never for your baby—but a tool of control used by the st... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:12

05 Sep 2025


#302

5: She Freebirthed In The Middle Of The Ukraine/Russia War

What would you do if you had to give birth in the middle of a war? In this episode, I sit ... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:18

29 Aug 2025


#301

4: From Single Mother to Sovereign Birth Keeper: Mimilia’s 4 Births

How deep can birth take you when you fully surrender to the mystery?  In this episode, I... more

22 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:45

22 Aug 2025