{"podcast":{"title":"Happy Homebirth","slug":"happy-homebirth-524448","podcast_index_feed_id":524448,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/podcast.myhappyhomebirth.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3705139/HappyHomeBirth2_0.jpg","author":"Katelyn Fusco","episode_count":334,"summary":"The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood. This podcast takes a deep dive into the the authentic stories of mothers who have given birth (usually) at home, as well as the care providers who tend to them. Although typically upbeat and fun, Happy Homebirth is unabashedly unafraid to examine the rawness, the pain and the struggle of some birthing situations. Host Katelyn Fusco is a former student midwife, who joyously shares her experiences and provides a space for her guests to share theirs as well. From pre-conception to pregnancy, to postpartum and beyond, Happy Homebirth is a podcast that focuses on how victorious birthing mothers are from around the globe and encourages you to have a magical birthing experience. To learn more, head over to www.myhappyhomebirth.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T10:18:11.947999+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-homebirth-524448"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 323: How One Mother Reclaimed Trust in Birth","slug":"ep-323-how-one-mother-reclaimed-trust-in-birth","published_at":"2026-04-27T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-homebirth-524448/ep-323-how-one-mother-reclaimed-trust-in-birth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-homebirth-524448","url":"https://podcast.myhappyhomebirth.com/e/ep-323-how-one-mother-reclaimed-trust-in-birth/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fmm7htpqvm8paeie/ep_3236wtzw.mp3","summary":"What happens when your first experience of birth leaves you shaken… and the providers you’re supposed to trust tell you not to try again? Where do you go from there? Sarah Marie is the owner of Entering Motherhood, a wife and a mom of three who spends her days soaking up life with her little ones, whether that’s through slow mornings at home, time in the garden, or exploring a new coffee shop. As a certified birth and postpartum doula, Sarah is passionate about walking alongside women as they step into motherhood. She also hosts the Entering Motherhood podcast, where she shares encouragement, education, and real conversations about pregnancy, birth and beyond. Sarah believes that birth is more than just an experience, it’s a beautiful moment to reflect on and embrace. She loves helping moms feel confident, informed, and supported so they can truly own their journey as they are entering motherhood. Episode Roundup: First—how much our early experiences can shape us. Sarah’s first birth didn’t go the way she expected. It left her questioning herself, her body, and what was possible for future births. And I think many women can relate to that… carrying questions after birth, wondering, “What does this all mean?” But what stands out to me is this: She didn’t stay there, stuck and unchanged. She intentionally began to dig for more– to ask questions, and to physically place herself in spaces where she could see birth differently. And because of this, over time, her perspective changed– her ideas about what she was capable of changed. Next—the power of exposure and understanding. As Sarah stepped into doula work, she witnessed birth again and again. And with each experience, she gathered a new understanding of what the body can do– the vast array of what birth can be like. And…","meta_description":"What happens when your first experience of birth leaves you shaken… and the providers you’re supposed to trust tell you not to try again? Where do you go…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5078,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happy-homebirth-524448/episodes/ep-323-how-one-mother-reclaimed-trust-in-birth/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-homebirth-524448/ep-323-how-one-mother-reclaimed-trust-in-birth.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}