Free Birth Society

• The Fruits of Cancel Culture and Mob Mentality: A Tell-All with Yolande Norris-Clark

  What happens when the work you love, your life’s devotion, collides with public scrutiny, betrayal, and cancel culture?In this intimate conversation, I sit down with my closest collaborator and soul sister in this movement, Yolande Norris-Clark. Together, we unpack what it’s been like to build groundbreaking programs for women, like our 10-month mentorship, The MatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI), while simultaneously weathering the storm of online harassment, public misrepresentation, and the many initiations that come with success.This is a raw and honest reflection on navigating backlash, strengthening boundaries, and staying anchored in your values while walking a path most don’t understand. We speak to the complex dance of sisterhood and collaboration, and how our friendship has been both tested and deepened by the work we continue to stand for.This episode is for the women who know they’re here to disrupt the norm, build what’s never been built before, and stay the course even when darkness tries to push back.Inside this episode, we explore:What hate groups taught us about privacy, protection, and spiritual hygieneWhy we chose to rebrand the name of MMI to something that feels more alignedHow scrutiny and slander can catalyze profound personal evolution and maturityThe beauty and necessity of sisterhood that doesn’t flinch under fireWhy being rooted in purpose is the only sustainable strategy for enduring cancel cultureWhat it really takes to keep showing up when you know you’re being watched in bad faithWe created The MatriBirth Mentor Institute because we know the sovereign birth-work path isn’t easy—but it’s necessary. MMI is the container for women called to lead in truth, in integrity, and in devotion. This episode is a glimpse into the lived experience of harvesting the fruits of “mob mentality” and doing the inner work to become “uncancellable”.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:22] Fear of visibility and public backlash in sovereign birth work[12:54] Processing betrayal and loss of support[22:28] Birth as a political and spiritual battleground[42:05] Finding freedom and accountability in the face of public criticism[54:59] Growing into leadership and re-evaluating boundaries[01:08:32] Building a lasting movement for sovereign birth and mentorshipResources Mentioned:Matriarch Rising Festival | WebsiteThe Lighthouse | WebsiteRadical Birth Keeper School | WebsiteThe MatriBirth Mentor Institute | WebsiteIf you want to connect further with Yolande, give her a follow on Instagram.Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

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• A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee

  What do you do when you're in the middle of your third pregnancy and a hate group forms to threaten your life?In this Season 9 premier, I sit down with my husband—and third-time guest—Jonny, for a raw and real 40-week wrap-up.We share honestly about what this year has demanded: deep growth, hard decisions, and the very real emotional weight of being publicly attacked while stewarding this freebirth movement.We talk openly about our major fails in business and community building, our shift towards the private sector, and how we’re preparing to welcome our third baby at home while holding our family steady.You’ll Learn:What it feels like to navigate a pregnancy marked by nausea, migraines, and total slowdownThe story behind Jonny quitting his 6-figure job and choosing to stay home to live as an "intact" family.Why their attempt to build a private school in rural North Carolina failed despite major investmentThe surprising link between moving during COVID and outgrowing their super rural life five years laterWhat happens when you face a smear campaign and community fallout while running a businessHow pregnancy became a catalyst for burning down what no longer fit their family and businessHow Emilee chooses to question her inherited stories around scarcity and overwhelm in motherhood and walk a new pathTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[09:38] Pregnancy as a catalyst for change, growth, and burning down what no longer serves[29:22] Shifting from conventional jobs to a home-based family life for balance and connection[50:14] Starting and ultimately closing a private school in rural North Carolina after major investment and challenges[01:03:03] ​​Realizing rural life no longer fits their family and beginning to reassess their future[01:14:29] Facing a hate group and smear campaign while pregnant and running a business[02:00:26] Preparing for a third freebirth and Jonny’s role in supporting birth and postpartumResources Mentioned:The 40 Week Wrap Up: Host Emilee & Her Husband Share Their Journey | Spotify or AppleThe 40-Week Wild Pregnancy Wrap Up with Emilee & Jonny (Round 2) | Spotify or AppleA Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas | BooksThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas | BooksMatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI) | ProgramThe Lighthouse Membership Group | WebsiteThe Complete Guide to Freebirth | ProgramFree Birth Society YouTube Channel | YouTubeFind more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

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• “I Will Walk in the Creek Again” with Sister MorningStar

  To close this season, I wanted to bring you a guest whose presence and legacy transcend words, so I invited back the legendary elder midwife, @sistermorningstar.In this powerful and intimate conversation, Sister MorningStar shares the stories of her three births, her lifelong devotion to traditional midwifery, and the extraordinary account of being put on trial for standing by a mother through a stillbirth at home. This episode is a testament to integrity, to ancestral memory, and to the unshakable fire it takes to stand for women in a culture that does not.✨ That’s a wrap on Season Eight. Deep gratitude to every woman who has shared her story on this podcast, and to all of you who continue to witness and walk this path with us.🌟Coming soon in Season Nine: Ask Emilee! Have a burning question? A sticky situation? A fork-in-the-road moment that needs fierce, clear guidance? Submit your question and listen in—you just might hear it answered in an upcoming episode. → Submit at freebirthsociety.com/podcast💌 We’re now welcoming a very limited number of aligned brand collaborations for Season Nine. If your business is rooted in integrity and aligned values, and you’d like to grow alongside the Free Birth Society Podcast, send inquiries to: [email protected] Sister MorningStar on Instagram → @sistermorningstar Read her NARM Letter → Instagram Post Explore her work → sistermorningstar.com💫 Midwife Within Virtual RetreatJoin us for a virtual training retreat for the blooming village midwife led by Elder Midwife Sister MorningStar.  📅 Available July 2025🔮 Join the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/midwifewithin✨ 🎟️ Come see Sister MorningStar at Matriarch Rising Festival 2025! Join us for our FINAL annual women-only gathering in the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Celebrate sisterhood, reclamation, and embodied feminine leadership. 📅 June 17th, 2025 🎟️ Grab your ticket now - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨ 💡 Join The Lighthouse — Our Private Freebirth Community A life-changing membership space for conscious, sovereign women.⏳ Doors open September 7th-14th, 2025👁️‍🗨️ Get on the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨ 📚 Start Your Journey: The Complete Guide to Freebirth Our best-selling, self-paced course for women ready to claim their births on their own terms. 🎓 Enroll here - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ 📬 Free Freebirth Starter Kit Just getting started? Download our powerful, free starter kit to begin your journey with clarity and support. 📥 Download here - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/starterkitoptin ✨ 🌟 MatriBirth Mentor Institute Waitlist Train with us to become a sovereign birth educator, coach, or mentor. We begin September 1st, 2025.  🔮 Join the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨ 📖 MatriBirth Directory – Get Listed Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get discovered by women seeking your magic.  🌍 Add your listing - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🔍 Find a Sovereign Birth Professional Near You Explore the MatriBirth Directory to connect with aligned birth workers. 🌿 Search here - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🎥 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Filled with inspiring stories, sacred teachings, and radical wisdom. ▶️ Subscribe here -   youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨ 💞 Support the Podcast Love what we do? Your donation helps keep this radical content alive. 🙏 Donate here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨ 🌐 Connect With Us Instagram: @freebirthsociety Website: www.freebirthsociety.com

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• The Altar of Birth: Me, God, and My Baby

  Today, I welcome Kiana—a devoted woman, mother, and former student midwife (turned MMI graduate!) who chose to walk away from the captivity of the system and return to the wild. Living off-grid in a yurt she built with her own hands, Kiana shares the holy unfolding of her path to sovereignty.She speaks honestly about her three sovereign miscarriages—and the spiritual grit it took to keep saying yes to life. Follow Kiana on Instagram @curanderakiana🌿 Welcome to the Free Birth Society Podcast Where wild women remember, reclaim, and return to birth as a sovereign rite of passage.✨ 💡 Join The Lighthouse — Our Private Freebirth Community A life-changing membership space for conscious, sovereign women.⏳ Join now, doors close Saturday, May 24th at 11:59pm EST.👁️‍🗨️ Claim your spot - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership✨ 🎟️ Matriarch Rising Festival 2025 – Tickets Are LIVE! Join us for our FINAL annual women-only gathering in the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Celebrate sisterhood, reclamation, and embodied feminine leadership. 📅 June 17th, 2025 🎟️ Grab your ticket now - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨ 📚 Start Your Journey: The Complete Guide to Freebirth Our best-selling, self-paced course for women ready to claim their births on their own terms. 🎓 Enroll here - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ 📬 Free Freebirth Starter Kit Just getting started? Download our powerful, free starter kit to begin your journey with clarity and support. 📥 Download here - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/starterkitoptin ✨ 🌟 MatriBirth Mentor Institute Waitlist Train with us to become a sovereign birth educator, coach, or mentor. We begin September 1st, 2025. 🔮 Join the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨ 📖 MatriBirth Directory – Get Listed Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get discovered by women seeking your magic. 🌍 Add your listing - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🔍 Find a Sovereign Birth Professional Near You Explore the MatriBirth Directory to connect with aligned birth workers. 🌿 Search here - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🎥 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Filled with inspiring stories, sacred teachings, and radical wisdom. ▶️ Subscribe here - / @freebirthsociety ✨ 💞 Support the Podcast Love what we do? Your donation helps keep this radical content alive. 🙏 Donate here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨ 🌐 Connect With Us Instagram: @freebirthsociety Website: www.freebirthsociety.com

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• Breaking Free: A Nurse’s Radical Turn to Freebirth

  In this powerful episode, I’m joined by MatriBirth Mentor Institute student, Darrah, who shares her transformational journey—from working within the medical system as a nurse to reclaiming her autonomy as a freebirthing, wild, and instinct-led mother. After birthing her first two sons in hospitals, Darrah awakened to a deeper truth and radically shifted her path. Her story is one of courage, clarity, and coming home to herself—and it’s sure to inspire birth workers and mothers alike.Follow Darrah @mamas.holistic.collective🌿 Welcome to the Free Birth Society Podcast Where wild women remember, reclaim, and return to birth as a sovereign rite of passage.✨ 🎟️ Matriarch Rising Festival 2025 – Tickets Are LIVE! Join us for our *FINAL* annual women-only gathering in the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. 📅 June 17th, 2025 🎟️ Grab your ticket now - https://www.matriarchrisingfestival.com/✨ 💡 Join The Lighthouse — Our Private Freebirth Community A life-changing membership space for conscious, sovereign women. ⏳ Doors open May 18–24, 2025 Get on the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/membership-waitlist✨ 📚 Start Your Journey: The Complete Guide to Freebirth Our best-selling, self-paced course for women ready to claim their births on their own terms. 🎓 Enroll here - https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com/cgtf✨ 📬 Free Freebirth Starter Kit Download our powerful, free starter kit to begin your journey with clarity and support. 📥 Download here - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/start-here✨ 🌟 MatriBirth Mentor Institute Waitlist Train with us to become a sovereign birth educator, coach, or mentor. We begin September 1st, 2025. 🔮 Join the waitlist - https://www.freebirthsociety.com/mmiwaitlist✨ 📖 MatriBirth Directory – Get Listed Are you a sovereign birth professional? Get discovered by women seeking your magic. 🌍 Add your listing - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🔍 Find a Sovereign Birth Professional Near You 🌿 Search here - https://matribirthdirectory.com/✨ 🎥 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Filled with inspiring stories, sacred teachings, and radical wisdom. ▶️ Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBirthSociety✨ 💞 Support the Podcast Love what we do? Your donation helps keep this radical content alive. 🙏 Donate here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YJBSCNYXT52Y✨ 🌐 Connect With Us Instagram: @freebirthsociety Website: www.freebirthsociety.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared by Free Birth Society LLC, Emilee Saldaya, staff, contractors, agents, or representatives (“Free Birth”, "Company", “we”, or “or”) on its podcast channel, including videos, podcasts, and livestreams, is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, including those related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, or otherwise. Nothing shared should be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare provider.Engagement with our content—including views, likes, comments, or messages—does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Please do not share personal health information in public comments. For personalized medical advice, consult your healthcare provider directly. For scheduling or service-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] Birth Society’s mission is to support and elevate women through shared information and lived experiences. We are not a licensed midwifery practice and do not issue or certify midwifery credentials.Any testimonials or reviews featured reflect individual experiences. Results are not guaranteed and may vary based on personal circumstances, health status, and commitment to care.Our content is meant to provide general information about pregnancy, freebirth, holistic care, and women’s empowerment. For medical emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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