Britt Andres

The Radiant Birth Podcast

This podcast is your big-sis birth prep guide—where faith meets physiology. Hi, I’m Britt, a certified childbirth educator, doula, and mom of three with radically different birth stories. Each of their stories has lit a fire in me to help women thrive in birth—not just survive it.

Here you’ll find encouraging birth stories, evidence-backed birth prep, mindset tools, and redemptive birth wisdom to help you feel informed, confident, and deeply supported. Whether this is your first, your next, a VBAC, or you’re healing from birth trauma—you were made for this, let’s get you ready!

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18 November 2025

EP 21: How Megan Went From High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section to a Redemptive Low-Risk Pregnancy and Empowering VBAC

What if a “high-risk pregnancy” didn’t have to define your future births?In this episode, Megan shares how she went from every label in the book — gestational diabetes, hypertension, GBS+, white coat syndrome, failed induction, and an unplanned C-section — to a peaceful, low-risk pregnancy and an incredibly empowering VBAC.Through education, mindset, support, and radical responsibility, she...

04 November 2025

EP 20: Reclaiming Birth & Feminine Design | Healing, Cycle Syncing & Thriving with Cass Loeppky

In this powerful episode, Britt Andres from Radiant Birth Co. sits down with Cass Loeppky of Balance & Bloom to talk about her healing birth journey, coming back to her feminine design, and learning to thrive through cycle syncing and body awareness. 🌙We unpack what it means to live in alignment with your hormones, heal from trauma, and embrace the divine design of womanhood — from pregnancy...

21 October 2025

EP 19: The Truth About Hospital Birth: Dr. Stu Fischbein on Fear, Control & Reclaiming Physiological Birth

In this episode, Britt Andres of Radiant Birth Co. sits down with OB/GYN Dr. Stu Fischbein — a physician who left hospital-based practice to support women through the midwifery model of care. Together they unpack why the modern system continues to pathologize birth, how fear is used to control women, and what you can do to reclaim a calm, confident, physiological birth.💬 Topics we cover:• The...

14 October 2025

Ep 18: Autonomy and Informed Consent in Birth: What Every Pregnant Mama Needs to Know

You have a voice in your birth. In this episode, we dive deep into autonomy and informed consent — what they really mean in the birth space, and how to stand firm in your choices without fear.We’ll cover:💡 What informed consent should actually look like💡 How to advocate for yourself in the hospital💡 Practical language you can use when decisions come up in labor🌟 You deserve to feel safe,...

07 October 2025

EP 17: How to Prepare for the Birth You Want (Not the One Others Choose for You)

Birth is not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare for the birth you truly want — not the one shaped by fear, pressure, or hospital routines. I’ll share mindset shifts, practical steps, and faith-filled encouragement so you can walk into labor feeling ready, supported, and powerful.You’ll learn how to:✅ Create a vision for your birth✅ Get the right team in place✅...

30 September 2025

EP 16: Long Labor: Why It Happens and How to Navigate It with Confidence

Ever wondered why some labors last longer than expected — and what you can actually do about it? In this empowering episode, I break down the most common reasons for long labor, how to stay calm and confident in the process, and practical tools to support your body and baby through each stage.🌟 Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing for another birth, you’ll walk away with hope and...

09 September 2025

EP 15: From Interventions to Intuition: Rebecca Twomey’s Journey From C Section to 3 Freebirths Including a Breech Birth

In this episode of Radiant Birth Co., Britt sits down with Rebecca Twomey of Radiant Mission to share her incredible journey. After her first hospital birth ended in an unplanned C-section she hadn’t wanted, Rebecca went on to experience three powerful redemptive freebirths — including her fourth baby who was born breech.Rebecca speaks honestly about the reality of interventions, how to make...

02 September 2025

EP 14: Mastering Early Labor: How to Rest, Nourish, Move & Know When to Go

Want to feel calm and in control during early labor? In this episode, we break down exactly what early labor looks like and how to work with it—not against it. You'll learn:How to recognize early labor signsWhy rest, nourishment, and movement matterHow your partner can support youWhen it’s actually time to head to the hospital or birth center✨ Whether you're a first-time mama or planning a...

26 August 2025

EP 13: Train Your Brain to Love Birth & Thrive | Healing Birth Trauma + Rewriting Your Story

Your mind is the most powerful tool you have when it comes to birth. 🧠✨ In this episode, I’ll show you how to train your brain to love birth, release fear, and thrive in your pregnancy and labor experience. You’ll also learn how to heal from past birth trauma so you can move forward empowered, confident, and excited about your next birth.Inside this episode:🌿 How your thoughts shape your...

19 August 2025

EP 12: The 5 Foundations of Birth: Hormones, Movement, Environment & More

In this mini episode, I’m breaking down the 5 foundations of birth every mama should know—hormones, movement, environment, mindset, and partner support. 🌸 These are the keys to helping labor progress smoothly, keeping you calm, and creating the birth experience you’ve been dreaming of.Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, these foundations will help you...