The Journey to VBAC

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 Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is and why it matters for VBAC hopefuls
🔥 How ICAN supports women in advocating for their birth choices and finding evidence-based information
🔥 Ways to get involved and donate to help ICAN continue its mission of supporting VBAC and cesarean awareness

I’m so happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. And today, I chose ICAN for you!

🎙️Connect with ICAN ⤵️

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 over myself.

But when I found my voice, everything changed—especially in my VBA3C journey.

In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal speech I gave in person about my journey from silence to self-advocacy.

‼️ Fair warning—the audio isn’t the best! The event was outside, in the middle of a storm, with people moving around everywhere. But I feel the message is powerful, and if you’d rather watch it, you can check it out on YouTube. ⬇️

✨ Want to feel more confident on your VBAC journey and have the support you've been looking for?

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 results to help you stabilize your moods and menstrual cycle

Connect with Vanda  ⤵️

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 still making a decision. And when it comes to birth, passive choices often default to the system’s preferences—not yours.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Why "going with the flow" isn’t always the best option.
✅ How silence can lead to interventions you didn’t plan for.
✅ Simple ways to take an active role in your birth experience.

💡 Your silence can shape your birth story just as much as your voice can.

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 even realize. If you’ve ever felt tension in your body, struggled with racing thoughts, or carried shame around your past birth experiences, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Joy Acaso, who breaks down how unresolved trauma manifests physically, why anxiety and ADHD feel louder in pregnancy and postpartum, and—most importantly—what you can do about it.

Some highlights from the episode:

🔥 How Trauma Lives in the Body – Understanding why emotional pain often shows up as tension, discomfort, or even chronic pain.

🔥 Joy shares a simple but powerful practice to start processing and releasing stored trauma.

🔥 ADHD, Anxiety, & Motherhood – Why neurodivergent brains struggle more in pregnancy/postpartum and how to work with your brain, not against it.

🔥 How hospital systems set us up to feel like we’re failing, and why it’s not your fault!

🔥 Actionable steps to shift your mindset, break free from overwhelm, and move forward with confidence on your VBAC journey.

You don’t have to carry this weight alone. Tune in to learn how to start healing, feeling more in control, and stepping into your VBAC with clarity and confidence. 💛

Connect with Joy ⤵️