🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all benefit from a little more knowledge and a lot more support. 💕
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About the host
Petra Cruz hosts The Journey to VBAC, a kids show with 90 episodes published.
88.How to Mentally Prepare for the Birth You Actually Want (Even After Trauma)
May 8, 202525mEp. 860
This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥 She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come
87. International Cesarean Awareness Network, who they are and how they can help you on your VBAC journey
Mar 22, 202511mEp. 860
I have the pleasure of welcoming the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to share the incredible work they do for VBAC hopefuls and cesarean awareness. Highlights from this episode: 🔥 What the International
86. Why I stayed silent in birth and how I finally spoke up and took my power back!
Mar 12, 202523mEp. 860
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was easier? That if you just “went with the flow,” everything would work out? I used to believe that too. From my childhood to my first three births, I stayed small, trusting others
85. The hidden link between mineral depletion and having the energy you need postpartum
Mar 5, 202528mEp. 840
Highlights from this episode: 🔥 The optimal time for testing your mineral levels 🔥 How to make sure you have optimal minerals to help you have more energy postpartum 🔥 Who this test is for and how to utilize the resul
84. The danger of 'Going with the Flow' in birth—what no one tells you
Feb 27, 202527mEp. 840
Have you ever felt like staying quiet was the easiest path? That if you just "went with the flow," things would work out? I totally get it—I used to think the same way. But what I’ve learned is this: doing nothing is sti
83. ADHD, Overwhelm & Birth Trauma—How They’re Connected and What to do about it
Feb 19, 202542mEp. 830
Owning your VBAC journey isn’t just about physical preparation—it’s about healing from the inside out. Trauma, anxiety, and even ADHD can shape how we experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, often in ways we don’t e
82. Flexibility in birth prepares you for the rest of your life
Feb 12, 202520mEp. 820
I know that's a bold statement, but it's true. It's science-backed! Some highlights from the episode: Episode Highlights: 🔥 How Your Mindset Shapes Your Birth –The surprising research showing that attitudes, emotions, a
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why a birth plan is so important to create 🔥 What you can include on your birth plan 🔥 The deeper meaning behind birth plans 🔥 How a birth plan can change your birth outcome Listen
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Who you choose to be on your birth team can make your experience great or terrible 🔥 Each birth support member's potential role 🔥 How to choose your birth team 🔥 Red flags to look
79. How your past birth trauma or fear shapes your present and How to Heal It
Jan 23, 202524mEp. 770
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why healing through your previous birth is so important 🔥 Practical advice for starting your healing journey Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join T
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it's important to know them 🔥 What to do if faced with these myths and more!!!! Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked myths. Join The Journey to VBAC Membershi
77. Mistakes to avoid that can affect you having a VBAC or not
Jan 2, 202520mEp. 770
4 top mistakes and how to avoid them. Grab some paper or open your notes section in your phone so you can write these down! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What you should focus on instead of the outcome of your bir
Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Why it matters who's at your labor 🔥 Education is queen! 🔥 How to be prepared to be supported by strangers in the hospital 🔥 How to choose homebirth vs hospital birth- tips for eac
75. Part 2: Lizzy's healing freebirth after cesarean (FBAC)
Dec 12, 202437mEp. 750
Get ready to hear Lizzy's transformative freebirth story! If you are not familiar with a freebirth, it is when you give birth typically at your own home without an OB or Midwife. It could be just you and your partner or
74. Part 1: Lizzy's homebirth after cesarean transfer
Dec 5, 202455mEp. 740
Lizzy had planned a homebirth after her cesarean but plans quickly changed and she was left with more trauma than she arrived with. Understanding the hierarchal birth culture so you can give birth confidently is so key!
73. Sabina's empowering Freebirth after 2 cesareans (FBA2C)
Nov 7, 20241h 3mEp. 730
Sabina shares her freebirth after 2 cesarean story and she chats about why educating yourself is the key to an empowered birth experience and once a c-section does not mean always a c-section! Your intuition is THE MOST
72. What your intuition is and how it can help you on your VBAC journey
Oct 31, 202424mEp. 720
In this short solo episode, I explain what intuition is, why it's important to hone it during your VBAC, and how you can easily do this. If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, head to my YouTube channel on Fri
In this shorty solo episode, I give you a quick guide to the most common acronyms you'll hear on your VBAC journey Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True
70. Brielle's VBAC in a foreign country with a cesarean rate of 50-90%!
Oct 17, 20241h 3mEp. 700
Brielle experienced sooo many barriers on her VBAC journey and she blasted through all of them! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trauma is literally stored in the cells of your body and how you can start facing them
69. Raquel’s breech homebirth after three cesareans with a bicornuate uterus
Oct 9, 202438mEp. 660
Get out your tissues, this one gets emotional! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How previous births can affect you not connecting with your new baby 🔥 How to navigate a system that keeps telling you "no, you can't"
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