Doulas Unhinged
Birth and parenting deserve more than recycled advice and outdated expectations. This podcast exposes the hidden influences shaping modern birth and parenthood- unpacking hospital culture, trauma, identity shifts, and the stories we're rarely encouraged to tell out loud.
Each episode challenges assumptions, amplifies lived experiences, and offers evidence- backed conversations that help you reclaim your voice, your choices, and your narrative.
If you've ever felt like the mainstream version of birth and parenting doesn't fit- you're not alone, and you're in the right place.
Doulas Unhinged
Ep: 12 Marley's Birth Story
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In this episode of Doulas Unhinged, Lacey and Alex sit down with a powerful VBAC mama who shares her journey of choosing to birth again after a cesarean—and doing it unmedicated.
She opens up about the fears, the pressure, and the moments where she had to deeply trust her body despite everything she’d previously experienced. From navigating provider conversations to staying grounded through intense labor (and her hilarious inner monologue), this story is a raw and honest look at what it means to reclaim your birth.
We talk about:
•The mindset shift from C-section to VBAC
•Letting go of fear and stepping into trust
•How support (and the right environment) changed everything
•What unmedicated VBAC actually felt like
This episode is for anyone curious about VBAC, questioning their options, or needing a reminder that your body is capable—even after a different kind of first birth.
Because sometimes, healing looks like doing it your way.