The Whole Birth Wellness Podcast

Whole Birth Wellness with Vic
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This is your space for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support for the whole you. Each episode blends evidence-informed education with holistic motherhood, offering simple tools and expert voices to support you in motherhood. Whether you’re TTC or a mama, you’re welcome here. Come feel supported in your journey of motherhood. Find us on instagram @wholebirthwellnesswithvic Victoria McGuckin, host of the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast, is passionate about reminding moms, especially after her twin home birth that they have options + that their bodies are beautifully designed for birth.

  1. Aug 11

    EP 19| PCOS, Fertility & Reducing Toxins in the Home with the Founders of Branch Basics: Allison and Kelly.

    In this episode, I sit down with Allison and Kelly from Branch Basics for a powerful conversation about how the products we use every day can impact our health, hormones, and homes. We dive into their personal health journeys, including Allison’s experience with PCOS, why reducing synthetic fragrance and unnecessary chemical exposures can be such a meaningful place to start, and what the Hermosa Study showed about how quickly the body can respond when certain exposures are removed. We also talk about safer cleaning, how to reduce toxins during travel, simple swaps for moms and families, and why creating a lower-tox home doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming. Throughout the conversation, Allison and Kelly share their faith and the reminder that health can often look like getting back to the basics, fresh air, real food, sunlight, reducing unnecessary exposures, and trusting in the way God designed our bodies. WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES/AFFILIATE LINKS: Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 15% off. ⁠⁠10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠ use this link ⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use ⁠⁠my link to get your discount! ⁠⁠ Get your Restorative Roots postpartum meal box USE THIS LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC *These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

    EP 19| PCOS, Fertility & Reducing Toxins in the Home with the Founders of Branch Basics: Allison and Kelly.

  2. Aug 4

    EP 18| The Brewer Diet: A Holistic Approach to Preeclampsia Prevention. Why Salt and Protein Are Your Friends.

    What if preeclampsia is not always set in stone? In this episode, I sit down with Brittany McCardle, a doula, preeclampsia educator, Brewer Diet coach, and mom of seven.  We explore the history behind Dr. Brewer’s work and why adequate calories, protein, salt, and minerals matter for supporting healthy blood-volume expansion and nourishment during pregnancy, and how mothers can take a more holistic, evidence informed approach to pregnancy nutrition. Connect with Brittany  1- Get the the holistic preeclampsia prevention program (The Pree Protocol) for women who want to do everything they can to support a healthy pregnancy. 2- Follow Brittany on instagram @fullynourishedmothers WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES/AFFILIATE LINKS: ⁠10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠ use this link ⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use ⁠my link to get your discount! ⁠ Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠⁠⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠⁠⁠for 15% off. Get your Restorative Roots postpartum meal box USE THIS LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off! *These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

    EP 18| The Brewer Diet: A Holistic Approach to Preeclampsia Prevention. Why Salt and Protein Are Your Friends.

  3. Jul 22

    EP 17| Breech Twin VBAC Home Birth Story at 41 Weeks + Chiropractic Care for Preconception Health, Pregnancy, & Babies With Dr. Denise Roper.

    Dr. Denise Roper shares her powerful story of having a twin breech VBAC at home at 41 weeks, and how trusting God, her babies, and a skilled birth team changed everything. We also talk about chiropractic care for preconception, pregnancy ( The Webster Technique), postpartum, nervous-system health, and supporting babies with feeding, sleep, digestion, and colic. “The sperm and the egg when they conceive, that is going to set the tone of that child’s nervous system at conception. Nerves that fire together wire together.” - Dr. Denise  Dr. Denise Roper is a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor and mother to three, a toddler and twin babies, with a heart for supporting the mama-baby dyad through every season of conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early childhood. She specializes in nervous system-focused chiropractic care, helping mothers, infants, and children experience greater ease, connection, and resilience as they transition through life’s milestones. After welcoming her twins last year, Dr. Denise stepped away from private practice to embrace a slower season of motherhood, trusting the Lord’s leading and making space to be fully present with her growing family. That season profoundly shaped both her faith and her perspective on caring for women, babies, and families. WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES: 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠ use this link : Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use my link to get your discount! Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠⁠for 15% off. Get your Restorative Roots postpartum meal box USE THIS LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off! *These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

    EP 17| Breech Twin VBAC Home Birth Story at 41 Weeks + Chiropractic Care for Preconception Health, Pregnancy, & Babies With Dr. Denise Roper.

  4. Jul 14

    EP 16| Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy: Sunshine, Butter, Raw Milk & Traditional Wisdom From Weston A. Price with @Holistichilda

    If you’re preparing for pregnancy, trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum, this conversation is for you.  I’m joined by Holistic Hilda to chat about the simple, nourishing foundations of health, morning sunshine, butter, raw milk, eggs, beef liver, and other nutrient-dense foods that support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. We also talk about benefits of sunshine, what Weston A. Price discovered about traditional cultures, and why sometimes the biggest health changes come from getting back to the basics instead of chasing the latest wellness trend. Hilda Labrada Gore, known as Holistic Hilda, equips moms and children to cultivate vibrant health through the Mother Code: 6 Habits for Endless Energy. Hilda is a world traveler, a popular speaker, and a tireless advocate for ancestral health traditions. Hilda is the former host and producer of the Weston A. Price Foundation’s Wise Traditions podcast with over 17 million downloads to date. She is widely recognized in the health and wellness space as a trusted voice on topics related to health, culture, faith and femininity. Hilda is also the Lead Brand Ambassador for Birthright animal-based supplements for women. She has energy to spare because she keeps her feet on the ground and her face to the sun.  Looking for an animal-based prenatal? Birthright supplements includes grass-fed beef liver, fish eggs (roe), oyster, and bone marrow. Save 15% with code HILDA15.   Follow Hilda on Instagram @Holistichilda WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS AFFLIATE LINKS/DISCOUNT CODES: ⁠⁠⁠10% off Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic. Use this link to automatically get a discount to Milk moon. Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠for 15% off. Get your Restorative Roots postpartum meal box USE THIS LINK ⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

    EP 16| Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy: Sunshine, Butter, Raw Milk & Traditional Wisdom From Weston A. Price with @Holistichilda

  5. Jul 7

    EP 15| Did God Really Curse Women in Birth? Unpacking the Original Hebrew in Genesis 3:16, Breaking Generational Fear Around Birth With @painfreechildbirth

    What if one of the most common beliefs Christian women hold about birth isn’t what the original Hebrew actually says? I’m joined by birth doula and educator Nissa Andrews to explore Genesis 3:16, the original Hebrew, and what the Bible reveals about birth, fear, and God’s heart for women. Nissa shares how growing up around home birth shaped her perspective, why she believes many women have inherited fear-filled narratives about childbirth, and the powerful journey that led her from infertility to experiencing peaceful, pain-free births after sensing God speak promises over her life. This episode isn’t about creating pressure or promising a specific birth outcome. It’s an invitation to search the Scriptures for yourself, experience God’s peace, and approach birth with faith instead of fear. Nissa Andrews is a doula, the author of Pain-Free Childbirth, and creator of Birth From the Secret Place which is a faith-based birth education course. Through her own testimony and journey, Nissa teaches that birth doesn’t need to be dominated by fear or pain, but can be transformed by renewing the mind, aligning with God’s promises and cultivating deep intimacy with Him during pregnancy and labor. Follow @painfreechildbirth on instagram WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES: ⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic. Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. Use code WHOLEBIRTH for 15% off. Get your postpartum meal box or put it on your registry and have your friends get it for you. USE LINK ⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

    EP 15| Did God Really Curse Women in Birth? Unpacking the Original Hebrew in Genesis 3:16, Breaking Generational Fear Around Birth With @painfreechildbirth

  6. Jun 24

    EP 14| Nourishing the Mother: Restorative Roots Postpartum Meals with Founder Holly Stein. Why Warm, Nutrient-Dense Meals Matter After Birth.

    We had Holly, founder of Restorative Roots, on the podcast to talk all about what it really looks like to nourish and support a mother after birth.  In this episode, we chat about warm, nutrient-dense postpartum meals, traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic wisdom, why cold foods can be harder on the body after birth, and how bone broth, healthy fats, warming spices, and mineral-rich ingredients can support healing. Holly also shares her own postpartum story, why she started Restorative Roots, how nourishment can support hormones, breastfeeding, hydration, digestion, energy, and mental health, and why it is never too late to begin replenishing your body. We also talk about accepting help, building a village, preparing your freezer, supporting the mother instead of only focusing on the baby, and how partners can become a steady, calming presence during postpartum. WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES: 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠ use this link ⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use ⁠⁠my link to get your discount! ⁠ Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠for 15% off. Get your postpartum meal box or put it on your registry and have your friends get it for you USE LINK ⁠⁠⁠ $20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

    EP 14| Nourishing the Mother: Restorative Roots Postpartum Meals with Founder Holly Stein. Why Warm, Nutrient-Dense Meals Matter After Birth.

  7. Jun 19

    EP 13| Nutrient Dense Food on a Budget with @Flourishingmotherhood, Simple Meal Planning, Home Birth, and Slowing Down in Motherhood.

    Meghan McCardle from @flourishingmotherhood gives us the crunchy mom chat we all needed,  sourdough, organ meats, grocery hauls, and the reminder to stop comparing our motherhood to someone else’s highlight reel. Meghan brought such a refreshing perspective on making food from scratch without making it your whole identity, sneaking beef liver into meals, why mackerel might be the underrated girlie of tinned fish, and how nourishing your family does not have to come from fear or shame. This episode on the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast is for the mom who wants to nourish her family well, but also wants permission to do it in a way that actually feels SUSTAINABLE. Follow Meghan @flourishingmotherhood for all the sourdough, grocery hauls, and nutrient-dense homemaking goodness.  Follow @wholebirthwellnesswithvic for holistic motherhood + birth support, and for conversations with experts on the podcast who encourage you in every season of motherhood.  WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES/AFFILIATE LINKS : 10% off ⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic. Use my link here for it to automatically give you a discount for milk moon. Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠for 15% off. Get your postpartum meal box or put it on your registry and have your friends get it for you. ⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

    EP 13| Nutrient Dense Food on a Budget with @Flourishingmotherhood, Simple Meal Planning, Home Birth, and Slowing Down in Motherhood.

  8. Jun 7

    EP 12 | Honoring Diverse Birth Experiences, Generational Healing Through Birth, and Cultivating a Peaceful Presence in the Birth Space with @monetnicolebirths

    I had the honor of sitting down with Monet Nicole, a birth photographer, doula, mother, and founder of Birth Becomes You. In this episode, Monet offers such a grounded perspective on honoring diverse birth experiences, generational healing through birth, and how to cultivate a peaceful presence in the birth space. Monet shares so much wisdom from years of walking into birth rooms with compassion and deep respect for every family’s story. We talked about the sacredness of birth, the importance of trusting women’s instincts, the power of authentic birth documentation, and how a calm presence can truly shift the atmosphere in the room. This conversation is such a reminder that birth is not one-size-fits-all. Every story matters. Every mother deserves to feel seen, supported, respected, and honored in her experience. Monet was also my birth photographer for my twins’ home birth, which made this conversation feel extra special. She captured one of the most sacred and unforgettable days of my life with so much reverence, peace, and care. Connect with Monet: Follow her on instagram @monetnicolebirths Resources for birth workers: Birth comes You Hire Monet as your birth photographer  WHOLE BIRTH WELLNESS DISCOUNT CODES: 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milk moon postpartum tonic⁠⁠⁠ use this link ⁠⁠: Nourishing postpartum support that tastes as good as it makes you feel 🤍 I’ve been loving their postpartum tonic use ⁠⁠my link to get your discount! ⁠ Branch Basics has been one of my favorite non-toxic cleaning products that my family uses daily. ⁠Use code WHOLEBIRTH ⁠for 15% off. Get your postpartum meal box or put it on your registry and have your friends get it for you. USE LINK ⁠⁠⁠$20 off Restorative Roots ⁠⁠⁠⁠Organic Postpartum Meals. Use my DISCOUNT CODE to get $20 off your first order: WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC ⁠⁠⁠Earthley has tinctures⁠⁠⁠ for the whole family, including kid-friendly options and some for pregnancy + breastfeeding. Use code WHOLEBIRTHWITHVIC to get 10% off!

    EP 12 | Honoring Diverse Birth Experiences, Generational Healing Through Birth, and Cultivating a Peaceful Presence in the Birth Space with @monetnicolebirths
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This is your space for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support for the whole you. Each episode blends evidence-informed education with holistic motherhood, offering simple tools and expert voices to support you in motherhood. Whether you’re TTC or a mama, you’re welcome here. Come feel supported in your journey of motherhood. Find us on instagram @wholebirthwellnesswithvic Victoria McGuckin, host of the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast, is passionate about reminding moms, especially after her twin home birth that they have options + that their bodies are beautifully designed for birth.

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    Whole Birth Wellness with Vic
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
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