Girly Pop Birth Talks

Becca Gensch & Arielle Mize
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Girly Pop Birth Talks is the cozy, unfiltered podcast where birth stories meet real-life girl talk. Hosted by Becca and Arielle, we go beyond just labor and delivery—we dive into the journey to the journey, exploring the heart, humor, and raw truth behind every baby’s beginning.

  1. Episode 27: 1 Hospital Birth, 2 Homebirths, & Building Her Missing Village with Kelci Mukisa

    FEB 13

    Episode 27: 1 Hospital Birth, 2 Homebirths, & Building Her Missing Village with Kelci Mukisa

    In this episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, we sit with Kelci Mukisa mother of three, homebirth doula, photographer, homeschool mama and a woman who has learned to trust the quiet voice within her. Kelci has birthed three babies. One in a hospital room. Two in the sacred stillness of home. But this conversation isn’t about where she gave birth. It’s about who she became. She shares what early motherhood actually felt like the tenderness, the isolation, the stretching of identity. The way your world expands and narrows all at once. The quiet ache of wishing someone would say the things you were thinking but didn’t yet have language for. There was a kind of village she longed for. Honest. Grounded. Faith-filled. A space where women spoke gently but truthfully about motherhood not polished, not performative just real. And when she couldn’t find it… She began building it. We talk about: – How her three births shaped her confidence – The unseen emotional landscape of becoming a mother – Growing into her voice instead of shrinking it – Supporting women in birth while still learning herself – Raising babies while creating meaningful work – What it means to build community with intention Kelci carries motherhood with depth and softness. Her words feel like an exhale. This episode is for the woman who feels the becoming happening inside her. For the one quietly building something she once needed. Sometimes the calling isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s just a whisper that says, “Be what you were looking for.” And she did.

    1h 38m
  2. Episode 26: Hospital Birth, Postpartum Hemorrhage, & Preterm Labor with Ellen Silva

    FEB 9

    Episode 26: Hospital Birth, Postpartum Hemorrhage, & Preterm Labor with Ellen Silva

    In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with special guest Ellen Silva to unpack her powerful journey through two very different hospital births. At just 29 years old, Ellen has already navigated pregnancy, motherhood, and unexpected challenges with incredible strength. As a middle school teacher, makeup artist, wife, and mom of two little ones, she opens up about what birth really looked like for her behind the highlight reel. We dive into: Her first hospital birth with an epidural that ended in a traumatic postpartum hemorrhage What it felt like to hear her own doctors label her experience as “traumatic” Processing fear and recovery in the early postpartum days Her second pregnancy, complicated by preterm labor at just 32 weeks Spending six long weeks trying to “keep baby Henry in” The emotional rollercoaster of hospitalization, uncertainty, and resilience Making it all the way to 38 weeks after being told delivery could be imminent How Ellen’s perspective on birth, support, and motherhood shifted the second time around Her doula experience and how it shaped both of her labors And the story of how she “redeemed breastfeeding” after a difficult start This conversation is real, relatable, and full of the kind of honesty we love on Girly Pop Birth Talks. Whether you’ve experienced birth trauma, preterm labor, or just want to feel seen in your own motherhood journey—this episode will wrap you in a big virtual hug. As always, we’re here to remind you: every birth story matters.

    1 hr
  3. Episode 25: Birth Center, Home Birth, & Fast Labor with a Chiropractor Mama with Dr. Shanna Saenz

    JAN 30

    Episode 25: Birth Center, Home Birth, & Fast Labor with a Chiropractor Mama with Dr. Shanna Saenz

    In this episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with Dr. Shanna Saenz, DC, chiropractor and mama of two, to share her two very different — and equally powerful — birth stories. Shanna walks us through her first birth at the California Birth Center, where her water broke unexpectedly while walking around Raley’s at 37+6. When labor didn’t begin on its own, she made the empowered decision to use castor oil, leading to an 8-hour labor and a calm, supported birth just days later. Her second birth, a planned home birth through CBC, was a completely different experience — fast, intense, and almost missed. With only two hours of active labor, a water birth in the middle of the day, and a midwife arriving at 2:53 PM with baby born at 3:10 PM, this birth became a powerful lesson in trusting the body and letting go of expectations (and the timeline 😅). Together, we talk about: Birth center vs. home birth experiences Fast labor and how it can surprise even experienced moms Trusting your body when labor doesn’t follow the “rules” How chiropractic care can support pregnancy & birth Surrender, intuition, and body wisdom in labor What second births teach us about control and confidence This episode is real, grounding, and empowering — a reminder that birth doesn’t have to look one way to be powerful and that your body is always worthy of trust. 🎧 Perfect for mamas, birth workers, and anyone who loves honest birth stories that leave you feeling more confident in your body.

    1h 3m
  4. Episode 24: Hospital, Birth Center, Adoption & Home - with Justine Williams

    JAN 23

    Episode 24: Hospital, Birth Center, Adoption & Home - with Justine Williams

    This week on Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca & Arielle sit down with Justine Williams, a mama of four whose motherhood journey has taken her through nearly every version of bringing a baby home. Justine shares her experience of seven pregnancies, including four births, three miscarriages, and one beautiful adoption, as well as giving birth in a hospital, birth center, and at home. Her story is layered with loss, trust, surrender, and the deep knowing that families are built in so many different ways. Now a stay-at-home and homeschool mama with children ranging from newborn to 9 years old, Justine reflects on navigating big age gaps, postpartum in midlife, and learning to release control while honoring her body and intuition. In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to birth in every setting Trusting your body after pregnancy loss The emotional journey of adoption Parenting across wide age gaps Letting go of the “perfect birth” story Redefining what a family can look like This conversation is tender, grounding, and full of wisdom for anyone walking through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, or adoption. ✨ Press play, grab a cozy drink, and come sit with us.

    1h 5m
  5. Episode 23: When birth holds both joy and heartbreak with Amanda Vonderheid

    JAN 16

    Episode 23: When birth holds both joy and heartbreak with Amanda Vonderheid

    In this deeply moving episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with Amanda Vonderheid to share a raw, honest, and incredibly vulnerable birth journey one that holds both profound loss and enduring strength. Amanda opens up about experiencing six pregnancies, including two living children, three chemical pregnancies, and one devastating stillbirth. She walks us through her three unplanned cesarean births, each one shaped by unique circumstances, medical complications, and emotional weight. We talk about: Planning a birth center birth that ended in a hospital transfer, Pitocin, and cesarean after PROM and positional challenges Navigating preeclampsia at 39 weeks, induction, and the unimaginable discovery that her baby had passed away, followed by a cesarean and postpartum preeclampsia rehospitalization Hoping for a VBAC after loss, only to face another cesarean due to cord complications and fetal intolerance of labor The lasting impact of birth trauma and being treated poorly by medical providers What it means to grieve, heal, and mother after loss How these experiences reshape trust, advocacy, and the way we hold future pregnancies and births This episode is tender, heavy, and incredibly important. Amanda’s story is a reminder that birth is not linear, that outcomes do not define worth, and that women deserve compassion, autonomy, and respect—always. 🤍 Content note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss and stillbirth. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 💗 If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who might feel less alone because of it.

    1h 23m
  6. Episode 22: Birth Center Births & Doing It Again Made for Birth with Valary Jennings

    JAN 9

    Episode 22: Birth Center Births & Doing It Again Made for Birth with Valary Jennings

    If you live in Northern California, you’ve probably seen the billboards. Valary Jennings isn’t just our guest she’s the co-founder of Made 4 More Realty, the company behind those local billboards that are all over the Sacramento and Roseville area. In this episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with Valary — a 34-year-old mom of two (soon to be three), real estate pro, and woman with real stories about birth center birth and what it takes to trust your body again. Valary shares openly about: Birth center births what they’re really like beyond the highlight reel Her first birth at 40+4 and the healing that followed A second baby born mostly en caul on the due date How previous birth experiences shaped her confidence going into baby number three The emotional, physical, and spiritual prep for another baby while parenting little ones Letting go of perfection and embracing real birth experiences This conversation is grounded, honest, and full of heart perfect for anyone navigating birth expectations, healing after a challenging delivery, or preparing for another round. 🎧 Episode 22 is live now Available on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify Come sit with us 💗 — Becca & Arielle

    1h 16m
  7. Emergency Induction, Postpartum Hemorrhage & Finding Your Voice After Birth with Morgan Kuppenbender

    JAN 2

    Emergency Induction, Postpartum Hemorrhage & Finding Your Voice After Birth with Morgan Kuppenbender

    Episode 21: Emergency Induction, Postpartum Hemorrhage & Finding Your Voice After Birth with Morgan Kuppenbender In this episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, Becca and Arielle sit down with Morgan Kuppenbender, a mama sharing her first and only birth story—a vaginal birth that unfolded very differently than expected. At 31, married, and balancing life as both a wedding planner and tech sales professional, Morgan opens up about her pregnancy, emergency induction, and the moments during birth that forever changed her understanding of advocacy, trust, and postpartum healing. Together, Becca, Arielle, and Morgan explore:     •    Experiencing an emergency induction     •    Delivering a healthy baby boy     •    A retained amniotic sac and postpartum hemorrhage (850 mL blood loss)     •    The emotional and physical recovery that followed     •    Processing birth trauma while stepping into motherhood     •    How perspectives on control, surrender, and self-advocacy evolve after birth This conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply validating—especially for parents whose births didn’t go according to plan but still resulted in profound growth and resilience. Nothing is off-limits in this episode. With Becca and Arielle holding space, Morgan’s story reminds us that birth can be both beautiful and hard—and that telling our stories helps other mothers feel seen, supported, and less alone. ✨ If you’ve experienced an unexpected birth, medical intervention, or postpartum complications, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify

    1h 2m
  8. Episode 20: HALF-BAKED SPECIAL!!!

    12/25/2025

    Episode 20: HALF-BAKED SPECIAL!!!

    Grab a snack, get comfy, and come hang 😌 This week is a very unserious girly chat. Becca and Arielle talk careers, the most common things we see as a doula and lactation consultant, shared birth-world chaos, hot takes, and the stuff we text each other about but finally said out loud. Cozy, candid, and slightly unhinged (in the best way). 🎧 Listen now on Spotify• Apple Podcasts• YouTube

    42 min
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Girly Pop Birth Talks is the cozy, unfiltered podcast where birth stories meet real-life girl talk. Hosted by Becca and Arielle, we go beyond just labor and delivery—we dive into the journey to the journey, exploring the heart, humor, and raw truth behind every baby’s beginning.

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  • Creator
    Becca Gensch & Arielle Mize
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Becca Gensch & Arielle Mize
  • Show Website
    Girly Pop Birth Talks