17 Our First Birth Story
04/22/25 • 58 min
We’re taking it all the way back to where it started—our first birth story!
In this episode, we share what it was like doing a natural birth at a birthing center, having a midwife, and what we wished we knew beforehand.
From signs of early labor to hospital transfer, avoiding the cascade of interventions, and the emotional rollercoaster of delivery - this story is honest, unfiltered, and packed with lessons we didn’t even know we needed at the time.
Warning: if you're currently pregnant and want to protect your peace of mind you may NOT want to listen because this birth was a bit traumatic in a few ways. However, this is still a beautiful story about finding joy when things don't pan out the way you expect, which is an important part of becoming a balanced family.
In fact, it was this story that planted the seed in our hearts to become content creators.
WATCH our podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@the.balanced.family
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
Courses, Blog, & Free Stuff: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
We’re taking it all the way back to where it started—our first birth story!
In this episode, we share what it was like doing a natural birth at a birthing center, having a midwife, and what we wished we knew beforehand.
From signs of early labor to hospital transfer, avoiding the cascade of interventions, and the emotional rollercoaster of delivery - this story is honest, unfiltered, and packed with lessons we didn’t even know we needed at the time.
Warning: if you're currently pregnant and want to protect your peace of mind you may NOT want to listen because this birth was a bit traumatic in a few ways. However, this is still a beautiful story about finding joy when things don't pan out the way you expect, which is an important part of becoming a balanced family.
In fact, it was this story that planted the seed in our hearts to become content creators.
WATCH our podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@the.balanced.family
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
Courses, Blog, & Free Stuff: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
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16 Old School Parenting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of our deep dive into old-school parenting, we’re looking at the darker side of traditional methods—what didn’t age well, what created wounds, and why some things need to be left in the past.
From emotional distance to the overuse of fear and shame, we explore how certain “tough love” tactics may have built grit—but often at the cost of connection and relationship.
This isn’t about blaming past generations or glorifying the present—it’s about finding truth in the nuance.
In this episode, we unpack:
The downsides of authoritarian parenting and emotional suppression
- Why some kids grew up tough but disconnected
- The danger of equating achievement with worth
- How we as parents can be strong and firm while also nurturing and relational
WATCH our podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@the.balanced.family
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
Courses, Blog, & Free Stuff: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
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