The Radiant Birth Podcast

Britt Andres

This podcast is your big-sis birth prep guide—where faith meets physiology. Hi, I’m Britt, a certified childbirth educator, doula, and mom of three with radically different birth stories. Each of their stories has lit a fire in me to help women thrive in birth—not just survive it. Here you’ll find encouraging birth stories, evidence-backed birth prep, mindset tools, and redemptive birth wisdom to help you feel informed, confident, and deeply supported. Whether this is your first, your next, a VBAC, or you’re healing from birth trauma—you were made for this, let’s get you ready!

  1. 11/18/2025

    EP 21: How Megan Went From High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section to a Redemptive Low-Risk Pregnancy and Empowering VBAC

    What if a “high-risk pregnancy” didn’t have to define your future births?In this episode, Megan shares how she went from every label in the book — gestational diabetes, hypertension, GBS+, white coat syndrome, failed induction, and an unplanned C-section — to a peaceful, low-risk pregnancy and an incredibly empowering VBAC. Through education, mindset, support, and radical responsibility, she reclaimed her pregnancy and proved that your history does not have to become your destiny. This episode is packed with hope, birth wisdom, and practical takeaways for any mama who:🌿 Had a traumatic or intervention-heavy first birth🌿 Was labeled “high-risk”🌿 Wants a VBAC🌿 Wants to step into pregnancy with confidence instead of fear How high-risk labels impact moms (and why they’re often misused) What Megan changed between pregnancies to shift from “high-risk” to “low-risk” The mindset rewiring that makes VBAC success more likely The role of education in healing birth trauma How trusting her body — and choosing supportive care — changed everything 🎁 Free Birth Prep Kit (Start your empowered birth journey):👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/freebirthprepkit 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course (Your full birth transformation):👉 https://radiantbirthco.com/birthcourse 📸 Instagram (Daily reels, education, and encouragement):👉 https://instagram.com/radiantbirthco Megan references education from Beautiful One Midwifery, whose resources deeply shaped her redemptive pregnancy:👉 ⁠https://beautifulonemidwifery.com/⁠

    1h 23m

  2. 11/04/2025

    EP 20: Reclaiming Birth & Feminine Design | Healing, Cycle Syncing & Thriving with Cass Loeppky

    In this powerful episode, Britt Andres from Radiant Birth Co. sits down with Cass Loeppky of Balance & Bloom to talk about her healing birth journey, coming back to her feminine design, and learning to thrive through cycle syncing and body awareness. 🌙 We unpack what it means to live in alignment with your hormones, heal from trauma, and embrace the divine design of womanhood — from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. ✨ Freebie for listeners: Grab your Free Birth Prep Kit to feel calm, confident, and ready for your birth.🎓 Want deeper prep? Enroll in the Radiant Birth Course — your step-by-step guide to an informed, empowered, and peaceful birth.💛 Follow along on Instagram: @radiantbirthco | @cassloeppky

    1h 41m

  3. 10/21/2025

    EP 19: The Truth About Hospital Birth: Dr. Stu Fischbein on Fear, Control & Reclaiming Physiological Birth

    In this episode, Britt Andres of Radiant Birth Co. sits down with OB/GYN Dr. Stu Fischbein — a physician who left hospital-based practice to support women through the midwifery model of care. Together they unpack why the modern system continues to pathologize birth, how fear is used to control women, and what you can do to reclaim a calm, confident, physiological birth. 💬 Topics we cover:• The truth about hospital policies and “failure to progress”• How fear and liability shape modern maternity care• What to do when a provider disrespects your boundaries• Navigating pain relief and epidural decisions with confidence• Why birth isn’t broken — the system is — and how we can change it 🎧 Tune in to feel informed, validated, and empowered — whether you’re preparing for birth or supporting others through it. ✨ Resources: Free Birth Prep Kit Full Radiant Birth Course ⁠ Connect with Dr. Stu on Instagram here or Britt on Instagram: @radiantbirth.co If this episode inspired you, share it with another mama who deserves to know her power in birth. 🌿

    1h 39m

  4. 10/14/2025

    Ep 18: Autonomy and Informed Consent in Birth: What Every Pregnant Mama Needs to Know

    You have a voice in your birth. In this episode, we dive deep into autonomy and informed consent — what they really mean in the birth space, and how to stand firm in your choices without fear. We’ll cover:💡 What informed consent should actually look like💡 How to advocate for yourself in the hospital💡 Practical language you can use when decisions come up in labor 🌟 You deserve to feel safe, seen, and respected in birth. Let this episode equip you to step into labor with confidence. ✨ Resources for you: 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course 📖 Free Birth Prep Kit

    10 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    EP 17: How to Prepare for the Birth You Want (Not the One Others Choose for You)

    Birth is not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare for the birth you truly want — not the one shaped by fear, pressure, or hospital routines. I’ll share mindset shifts, practical steps, and faith-filled encouragement so you can walk into labor feeling ready, supported, and powerful. You’ll learn how to:✅ Create a vision for your birth✅ Get the right team in place✅ Build confidence and peace through preparation ✨ Ready to prepare for YOUR dream birth? 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course 📖 Free Birth Prep Kit Because you were made for this. 🤍

    10 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    EP 16: Long Labor: Why It Happens and How to Navigate It with Confidence

    Ever wondered why some labors last longer than expected — and what you can actually do about it? In this empowering episode, I break down the most common reasons for long labor, how to stay calm and confident in the process, and practical tools to support your body and baby through each stage. 🌟 Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing for another birth, you’ll walk away with hope and strategies to keep going when labor feels like it’s taking forever. ✨ Want to get fully prepared for birth? 🎓 The Radiant Birth Course – Your step-by-step guide to an empowered, physiological birth 📖 Free Birth Prep Kit – Downloadable affirmations, checklists, and tips to prep for the birth you dream of

    13 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    EP 15: From Interventions to Intuition: Rebecca Twomey’s Journey From C Section to 3 Freebirths Including a Breech Birth

    In this episode of Radiant Birth Co., Britt sits down with Rebecca Twomey of Radiant Mission to share her incredible journey. After her first hospital birth ended in an unplanned C-section she hadn’t wanted, Rebecca went on to experience three powerful redemptive freebirths — including her fourth baby who was born breech. Rebecca speaks honestly about the reality of interventions, how to make informed choices, and the freedom that comes from trusting God and your body. Her story is a testimony to the power of birth on your terms. ✨ Resources mentioned: Radiant Birth Course — your step-by-step guide to an informed, empowered birth Free Birth Prep Kit — grab your free guide to prepare your mind and body for labor Connect with Radiant Birth Co. on Instagram Follow Radiant Mission This conversation is for any mama longing for redemption, autonomy, and confidence in birth — whether you’re navigating past trauma, preparing for a VBAC, or simply curious about freebirth and breech birth stories.

    1h 45m

  8. 09/02/2025

    EP 14: Mastering Early Labor: How to Rest, Nourish, Move & Know When to Go

    Want to feel calm and in control during early labor? In this episode, we break down exactly what early labor looks like and how to work with it—not against it. You'll learn: How to recognize early labor signs Why rest, nourishment, and movement matter How your partner can support you When it’s actually time to head to the hospital or birth center ✨ Whether you're a first-time mama or planning a redemptive VBAC, these tips will help you set the tone for a smoother, more empowered birth. 🧠 Want to go deeper and truly prepare for labor?➡️ Grab the free Birth Prep Kit here: https://www.radiantbirthco.com/bpk🎓 Join the full Radiant Birth Course: https://www.radiantbirthco.com/course📲 Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantbirthco

    13 min
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This podcast is your big-sis birth prep guide—where faith meets physiology. Hi, I’m Britt, a certified childbirth educator, doula, and mom of three with radically different birth stories. Each of their stories has lit a fire in me to help women thrive in birth—not just survive it. Here you’ll find encouraging birth stories, evidence-backed birth prep, mindset tools, and redemptive birth wisdom to help you feel informed, confident, and deeply supported. Whether this is your first, your next, a VBAC, or you’re healing from birth trauma—you were made for this, let’s get you ready!

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