HEAR ME ROAR. | a free birth podcast
Step into to the wild, untamed heart of childbirth. HEAR ME ROAR is more than a podcast—it’s part of a movement toward birthing in freedom, sovereignty, and unshakable trust in our bodies. Co-hosted by Sarah Hawley and Brittany Costello, this space celebrates the reclamation of the fierce, intuitive power within every woman. Through raw, unfiltered conversations, we’ll explore the lasting impact of medicalized births on women’s lives and the transformative journeys that lead them to free birth. Our guests share deeply personal experiences—of disillusionment with medical births, the very real and traumatic consequences they’ve experienced, and the healing, empowerment, and liberation they discovered through birthing in sovereignty. By weaving ancient wisdom with bold conversations, HEAR ME ROAR challenges conventional narratives and honors birth as sacred, raw, and ours to define. Whether you’re preparing for your own journey or seeking solidarity, this is your space to listen, learn, and roar in your truth.
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Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
In this episode, Brit and Sarah address the urgent topic of Gloria LeMay, a traditional birth attendant who was recently arrested and charged with manslaughter. They discuss the implications of her arrest on the free birth and sovereign birth communities.
The conversation delves into the complexities of birth outside the medical system, the different roles of birth attendants, and the personal responsibilities and choices involved in physiological births. Sarah shares her decision to focus on advocacy and coaching rather than attending births in this season. They also emphasize the importance of aligning with the right birth attendant and the need for clear communication and understanding of roles in birth settings.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Update
00:30 Overview of Gloria LeMay's Situation
01:52 Challenges in Birth Keeping
06:31 Personal Reflections on Birth Attendance
15:53 Different Types of Birth Attendants
25:26 Upcoming Meeting Announcement
25:44 Personal Journey to Free Birth
27:16 Risks and Realities of Different Birth Choices
32:27 Legal and Social Challenges of Free Birth
36:38 Empowerment and Making Informed Choices
41:20 Trusting Your Intuition in Birth Decisions
46:50 Concluding Thoughts and Resources
CONNECT WITH SARAH.
Website: mysacredbirthrite.com
Instagram: @sarahhawley__
Resources: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book Session
CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.
Website
Instagram
Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant
Birth Story Debrief: Book
Breastfeeding Debrief: Book
Work Together: Prenatal Connection Sessions
Work Together: Homebirth Doula Support
Work Together: Sacred Postpartum Support
Work Together: Birth / Golden Hour Photography
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DISCLAIMER.
The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
In this episode, Sarah shares the powerful and detailed story of Avery's free birth after an emotionally turbulent and chaotic journey between her first birth and this birth. Reflecting on her decision to choose a completely unassisted birth, she describes in vivid detail the labor process, the preparation, and the profound life changes that followed Avery's birth.With heartfelt anecdotes and raw, unfiltered emotions, Sarah also touches on the significant contrast between Avery's birth and her previous birth experience with Luka, emphasizing the powerful and transformative nature of natural physiological childbirth. This episode captures the essence of an incredibly personal and triumphant birth story, intending to inspire and inform other mothers intrigued by free birthing.
CONNECT WITH SARAH.
Website: mysacredbirthrite.com
Instagram: @sarahhawley__
Resources: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book Session
CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.
Website
Instagram
Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant
Birth Story Debrief: Book
Breastfeeding Debrief: Book
Work Together: Prenatal Connection Sessions
Work Together: Homebirth Doula Support
Work Together: Sacred Postpartum Support
Work Together: Birth / Golden Hour Photography
SUPPORT THE PODCAST.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Follow on Spotify
Leave a Review!
DISCLAIMER.
The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
In this episode, we discuss Sarah's journey into birth work, triggered by her traumatic first birth experience. Sarah shares her story, starting with a planned home birth turned hospital transfer, which led to feelings of failure and self-blame. She recounts the unexpected challenges, like a surprise visit from an acquaintance during labor, the invasive and disempowering actions of her midwife, and the subsequent hospital birth that left her feeling defeated. Postpartum, Sarah struggled with physical recovery and bonding with her baby. This experience drove her to explore and eventually embrace free birth for her second child, which reignited her passion for birth work. Now, she supports women through coaching and empowers them to pursue free birth, advocating for a shift away from the over-medicalization of childbirth.
CONNECT WITH SARAH.
Website: mysacredbirthrite.com
Instagram: @sarahhawley__
Resources: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book Session
CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.
Website
Instagram
Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant
Birth Story Debrief: Book
Breastfeeding Debrief: Book
Work Together: Prenatal Connection Sessions
Work Together: Homebirth Doula Support
Work Together: Sacred Postpartum Support
Work Together: Birth / Golden Hour Photography
SUPPORT THE PODCAST.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Follow on Spotify
Leave a Review!
DISCLAIMER.
The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
In this episode, Sarah introduces her new project centered around free birth, which is deeply influenced by her personal experiences giving birth to her sons, Luka and Avery. She shares her background as a serial entrepreneur and her unexpected journey into birth work following the medicalized birth of her first son and the healing free birth of her second.
Sarah introduces her co-host, Brittany! After A hard first homebirth experience she dives into the world of Birthkeeping!
HEAR ME ROAR. aims to explore the impacts of medicalized births on women and society, featuring stories from women who transitioned from medical births to free births, highlighting their personal journeys and transformations. Sarah also discusses her coaching offerings, including group and one-on-one sessions to support women through non-medicalized pregnancy and birth experiences.
EPISODE LINKS.
The books I mentioned are all linked on the resources page of my website, I keep this updated with any new resources as I discover them: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
CONNECT WITH SARAH.
Website: mysacredbirthrite.com
Instagram: @sarahhawley__
Telegram: DM for access
Resources: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
Birth Trauma Integration Session
Wild & Free Coaching Container
CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.
Website
Instagram
Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant
Birth Story Debrief: Book
Breastfeeding Debrief: Book
Work Together: Prenatal Connection Sessions
Work Together: Homebirth Doula Support
Work Together: Sacred Postpartum Support
Work Together: Birth / Golden Hour Photography
DISCLAIMER.
The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.