Ep 219//How the Lord Answered EVERY Prayer and Redeemed a Traumatic Birth that Involved CPS Harassment with Ellen Cobb

Ep 219//How the Lord Answered EVERY Prayer and Redeemed a Traumatic Birth that Involved CPS Harassment with Ellen Cobb

Author: Aly McClain August 11, 2025 Duration: 1:14:16
What happens when the system meant to support you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? In today’s powerful episode, you’ll hear the raw and unfiltered birth story of a mama who endured a grueling 43-hour labor that ended not just in trauma—but in a shocking brush with CPS, medical gaslighting, and a provider who bragged about throwing away birth plans. With meconium in the waters, interventions stacking up, and her voice ignored, this birth experience during the peak of COVID turned her world upside down. But in the midst of this experience she persevered! She is a bright light, and encouragement and she has taken a horrible story and turned it around for His glory! She shares her redemptive homebirth story and how God answered EVERY SINGLE one of her prayers! His goodness and glory shines through this story! Meet My Guest: My guest today is Ellen Cobb. She is an informed, naturally minded, homebirthing, breastfeeding, bedsharing momma who aims to inspire and empower other moms to take charge of their health and wellness for their families. She co-owns a boutique fitness studio, Novo Fitness, in Columbus, Georgia with her sister, is a stay-at-home momma, and also is the CEO of her most recent business, Holistically Healthy, where she works one-on-one with mommas as a Certified Holistic Health Coach.  Email- holisticallyellen@gmail.com Announcement!! My friend Madeline and I are hosting the Coping with Contractions masterclass on August 12th at 1pm Cst. In this training you'll learn: -​​How to reframe pain with Biblical mindset shifts so that you can have truth without the New Age woo woo -Practical techniques to cope with contractions so you will have tools in your pocket if you start to spiral -Spiritual and Emotional Prep so that you can have a heart of surrender to the God given design birth and flow with labor. Half of the spots have already been taken and I want you there! Click Here to Register Now Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirthFB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol👉Click to grab your supplement suggestions! 👈 Grab your Homebirth Essentials Checklist 👉Click to grab your list of everything you need at a homebirth! 👈 Finding Joy in Pregnancy & Birth Workbook 👉https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/findjoy/   Sponsors: Create a free account on Fullscript:Get 10% Off All High Quality Supplements Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "peacefulhomebirth"  

Aly McClain understands that feeling of being pulled in a dozen directions while trying to plan for birth. Her Peaceful Homebirth Podcast is a dedicated space for Christian women who feel a call toward homebirth but are navigating fear, information overload, or the lingering effects of a previous traumatic birth experience. This isn't about adding more noise to the conversation; it's about creating a calm, faith-centered resource for preparation and healing. Within episodes, you'll hear honest conversations that demystify the practicalities of planning a safe homebirth, from understanding your options to building a supportive team. Aly also addresses the emotional and spiritual journey, offering perspectives on reconciling faith with fear and processing past experiences to find hope for a new chapter. The podcast serves as a companion for those seeking to replace anxiety with informed confidence, weaving together the physical, emotional, and spiritual threads of bringing a child into the world in a peaceful, supported environment. It’s for any woman who wants to move beyond the overwhelm and step into her birth with a sense of purpose and deep, personal peace.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Podcast Episodes
Ep 193//5 Minute Christian Homebirth Visualization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:51
Enjoy this 5 minute homebirth visualization exercise that will keep you focused on Christ as you prepare for your birth. Use this tool to rewire your brain for less fear and more confidence in your homebirth journey. God…
Ep 192//Here's What's Holding You Back From Your Dream Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
Have you ever said something like: "Birth is so scary!" "I would love to homebirth but there are no midwives..." "I had ___________ happen at my last birth so I could never birth at home." Our experiences impact our thou…
Ep 190//Christmas Reflection & Encouragement for the Pregnant Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:16
Merry Christmas! Are you pregnant this holiday season and needing some encouragement? Here is a quick Christmas reflection for this year and I pray that it touches you today! Have a wonderful Christmas! Schedule your Fre…
Ep 188//5 Minute Homebirth Visualization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:48
Sit back and use this tool to rewire your brain for less fear and more confidence in your homebirth journey. Now, if you’re thinking, "Isn’t visualization some sort of new-age thing?"—I want to stop you right there. What…
Ep 187//Sharing Homebirth Perspective with College Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:41
Birth matters. I am on a mission to change the culture of birth in America. The way we do this is by educating the next generation of parents and healthcare workers for what physiological birth actually is! I had an oppo…
Ep 186//First Step to Getting Rid of Fear About Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
Do you feel a tug on your heart to birth at home but you feel like something is blocking your way? The anxiety and intrusive thoughts are unrelenting. You can’t seem to get pictures out of your head of the worst case sce…