About The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast for Catholic & Christian Moms | Homebirth & VBAC Stories, C Section, Birth Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum, Breastfeeding, Doula Tips
(Formerly known as ”The Anchor of Hope” Podcast) The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast is a Faith-based podcast where I talk about my personal experience throughout my journey of becoming a mother and navigating the ”system”.
Hi, I’m Rosie! Catholic mother of four beautiful children - two were brought into this world via C Sections and two were born in my living room! I have always been a big fan of the beautiful miracle of pregnancy and childbirth, and that passion was greatly enhanced by my variety of experiences bringing my own children into the world. I firmly believe that knowledge is power (while also acknowledging that we are powerless without God Almighty) and that every mother deserves to make informed decisions in all matters pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding and more. In a world of overwhelming resources, I pray I can be a refreshing voice similar to meeting a friend for coffee - here we’ll get real honest and even a little emotional, after-all, motherhood is the deepest most life-changing experience you’ll ever GROW through.
A secondary focus to my very passionate ”informed decision making” theme, is non-toxic decisions throughout pregnancy. Becoming pregnant with my oldest was when my ”crunchy” journey began and it still hasn’t stopped. Stay tuned for more content as I share more about what that has looked like and how you can get started too.
Thanks for being here!
My Links: https://msha.ke/anchorofhope#links
See my other podcast, ”The Crunchy Catholic Podcast” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crunchy-catholic-faith-motherhood-mindset/id1587842204
Publisher
Rosie Bowden
Category
health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality
The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 12: "Faith Over Fear in Birth"
It's been a while since I popped in to say hello, so I wanted to share an update with my progress on my childbirth educator and doula certifications as well as some tidbits of what is to come with my upcoming birth membership.
Be sure you're on my EMAIL LIST for my upcoming pregnancy and childbirth resources!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 4 and doula in training. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
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Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
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23 Jan 2026
Episode 11: "Tips For a Natural Homebirth"
The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 11: "Tips For a Natural Homebirth"
There is so much information out there and this only scratches the surface, but I hope it helps someone! This is a brief, crash course or you could even consider it a little pep talk as you prepare for a natural, homebirth.
Be sure you're on my EMAIL LIST for my upcoming pregnancy and childbirth resources!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 4 and doula in training. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
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Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
6 Oct 2025
Episode 10: "Wrapping Up My Doula and Childbirth Educator Training"
The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 10: "Wrapping Up My Doula and Childbirth Educator Training"
This episode is really just an announcement and a hello as well as a few random nuggets of birth advice.
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 4 and doula in training. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
7 Oct 2024
Episode 9: "The Longest and Fastest Labor of My Life - the Birth Story of Baby #4. Weeks of Prodromal Labor followed by a Speedy Fast Delivery - Homebirth VBAC"
The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 9: "The Longest and Fastest Labor of My Life - the Birth Story of Baby #4. Weeks of Prodromal Labor followed by a Speedy Fast Delivery - Homebirth VBAC"
Goodness me oh my was this a wild ride! This was an incredibly life-changing experience... the birth of my 4th baby! I am so proud to say that I've now had 2 C Sections, and TWO homebirth VBAC's. What an experience God gifted me with this go around!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 4 and doula in training. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform. (Linked in that RESOURCES link is the Happy Juice I frequently mention!)
As for this new Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast, here are just a few specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
7 Oct 2024
Episode 8: "Podcast Name Change Announcement!"
The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 8: "Podcast Name Change Announcement!"
As suggested by the title, I'm announcing in this episode the reason for the name change from "The Anchor of Hope Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast" to "The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast" and also sharing some other tidbits about my plans moving forward with this podcast while still continuing my original podcast, The Crunchy Catholic Podcast.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
15 Aug 2024
Episode 7: "Ten Crunchy Things to Have On Hand As You Approach Your Due Date - Natural Minded Pregnant Mama's Hospital or Homebirth Bag"
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 7: "Ten Crunchy Things to Have On Hand As You Approach Your Due Date - Natural Minded Pregnant Mama's Hospital or Homebirth Bag"
This was a fun one to talk about! Here are links for most of the things mentioned:
1. The "Nourish Her Naturally" Multivitamin tincture that I take as a prenatal can be purchased from Earthley (affiliate link) and you can use code CRUNCHYCATHOLIC to save 10%!
I also have been taking the VitaGBX from Amare and you can read more about the tangent I got on about Happy Juice here!
2. Electrolytes! I take this sea salt from Amazon, and this is the Magnesium from Amazon I mentioned. There is also a wonderful Magnesium lotion from Earthley called "Good Night Lotion" that I love and highly recommend!
3. Birthing Ball from Amazon (I got the 30", the 26" was too small! I'm 5' 7")
4 and 5 don't have any links to share:)
6. Essential Oils! Either the "Sensual" by Plant Therapy (available on Amazon or Plant Therapy website) or the "Love and Romance" by Revive, as well as the many others mentioned in the episode.
7. Hypericum and Arnica homeopathy tablets from Amazon
8. No links to share
9. Ease the Ache again from Earthley (at this rate you'll meet your $50 free shipping no problem!) and here's the water bottle I got and love from Amazon!
10. No Links to share
Woo! I hope that was helpful:) If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
5 Aug 2024
Episode 6: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 2 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 6: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 2 of 2)
And the grand finale of the birth stories of my children... the redeeming homebirth of baby #3! This episode is truly what I have been building up to throughout episodes 1-5... bring your tissues!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
2 Aug 2024
Episode 5: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 1 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 5: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 1 of 2)
And the grand finale of the birth stories of my children... the redeeming homebirth of baby #3! Again, this turned into another Part 1 and Part 2 so stay tuned for Part 2.
The video I took during my absolutely beautiful "moment with God" I referenced near the life-sized Crucifix at our Church can be viewed on this private YouTube link but just as a heads up, this is an unedited (kids playing in the background) beautifully raw video. There is also a brief Instagram reel I created sharing this story and included the video, with music in the background - it's a 90 second tear jerker!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
29 Jul 2024
Episode 4: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 2 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 4: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 2 of 2)
Continuing the BIRTH STORY of baby #2! (Be SURE to go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already)
Here I share what all went into my decision to attempt a homebirth after a C Section. I went through most of my pregnancy planning to have a VBAC at the hospital but at 32 weeks, sudden Covid rules led to some research surrounding homebirth and I realized the many benefits and determined it to be my best chance at a successful VBAC. Enjoy!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
15 Jul 2024
Episode 3: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 1 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 3: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 1 of 2)
Introducing the BIRTH STORY of baby #2! Here I share what all went into my decision to attempt a homebirth after a C Section. I went through most of my pregnancy planning to have a VBAC at the hospital but at 32 weeks, sudden Covid rules led to some research surrounding homebirth and I realized the many benefits and determined it to be my best chance at a successful VBAC. Enjoy the story and stay tuned for Part 2!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(My favorite place to connect is through my Instagram so be sure to give a follow and say hello!)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
25 Jun 2024
Episode 2: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 2 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 2: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 2 of 2)
I am so excited to bring you Part 2 of the story of me becoming a mother and having my first baby. Things might get a little emotional here!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
(Lately I have been raving on my Instagram about how much Happy Juice has helped me this pregnancy so you can watch my story highlight called "My Story" to read more about that or just jump right to learning more about Happy Juice)
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
24 May 2024
Episode 1: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 1 of 2)
Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 1: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 1 of 2)
My goodness has this new podcast series been a LONG time coming! I am so thrilled to be here, sharing about my journey into motherhood and navigating the "system" of the pregnancy and childbirth world. This episode turned into needing to have two parts, so part two will release next week!
If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various resources within that platform.
As for this new Anchor of Hope podcast, I don't have a website up and running (yet) but plan to essentially operate both podcasts off of my Crunchy Catholic platforms. But here are just a few Anchor of Hope specific links.
Thanks for being here, enjoy the episode and God bless you!
*********************************************************************Background music:
Track: Honolulu Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
Attribution ND 4.0 https://youtu.be/ubI_WdNH6DI?si=VMRjw5rlw20tIXod
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