Birth has a way of shaping us in profound ways. For Britta Parker, her first birth during the height of the pandemic left her feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and in need of healing. But her story didn’t end there — it became the beginning of something beautiful

Birth has a way of unfolding in ways we never quite expect. We plan, we prepare, we trust—but what happens when labor stretches on longer than imagined? When home feels right, but a hospital transfer becomes the next best step? Today, we sit down with Meagan Johnson, a home birth doula and birth photographer, as she shares her long labor, peaceful transfer, and the power of surrendering to the birth journey—wherever it may lead.

Birth is never a one-size-fits-all experience. Each journey brings new lessons, challenges, and moments of transformation. But what happens when birth doesn’t go as planned? When complications arise, or past experiences shape our fears and hopes for the next? 

Today, we sit down with Joy Rhodes - mom of three, photographer, and pastor's wife, as she shares her journey through three births—navigating a natural hospital birth, a medically complex pregnancy and scheduled C-section, and achieving a powerful VBAC with her third—while reflecting on the resilience, support, and joy that carried her through. 

Birth is raw, intense, and often full of the unexpected. We prepare as much as we can—mentally, physically, and spiritually—but what happens when labor unfolds faster than we imagined? When unexpected protocols shift our plans? When birth demands more surrender than control?

Today, we sit down with Bree Figgins as she shares her powerful journey through home birth, unexpected challenges, and the deep emotional and physical work of postpartum recovery.