The Journey to VBAC

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 up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences.

In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previous births and create a powerful, grounded vision for their next experience — in both pregnancy and postpartum.

Whether you’re preparing for a VBAC or simply wanting to feel more at peace with your story, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and inspired to claim your healing.

Highlights from this episode:
🔥 How trauma from previous births shows up mentally and emotionally in future pregnancies
🔥 Why mindset and visualization are essential tools for preparing for birth
🔥 Misty’s process for helping birthing people rewrite their inner narrative and build confidence
🔥 The power of making space for grief, truth, and possibility — all at once

If you’re holding onto fear, doubt, or trauma from a previous birth, this episode will offer you hope and real tools for transformation.

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.