Hey, I’m Brandy!

I am a free-spirited soul, driven by an unwavering passion to empower women as they fearlessly reclaim the sacred journey of motherhood rooted in the divine design of God.

Hello sister! Unbeknownst to you, I've been praying for someone like you. I often ask God to guide the right women to my little corner of the internet. So, it brings me immense joy to welcome you here, and I hope you'll stick around!

I'm a wife to a hardworking, blue-collar, truck-driving husband and a homeschooling mama to our five wild children.

In 2010, I welcomed my first baby into the world, underwent a transformative experience, and began delving into the space of natural birth, seeking a better path.

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Wild & Free Birth Wellness was born with someone like you in mind, dear sister. I was once that woman who longed for a 'big sister' to guide me, share wisdom, and offer experience to illuminate a better way. Unfortunately, I had to navigate the medical system and societal fears surrounding birth on my own. I'm thrilled you've joined us, and I look forward to embarking on this journey together!

I didn’t trust my body…

In 2010, I joyfully anticipated the arrival of my first baby! Like many, my husband and I naturally gravitated towards the common choice of hospital births with an OBGYN. We embarked on what we believed would be a typical pregnancy, with me delving into pregnancy books, groups, and leading websites. We even attended hospital birthing classes, feeling confident and prepared. Little did I know, a pivotal moment awaited us.

At 37 weeks, the narrative shifted. Interventions loomed—ultrasounds, NSTs, and an unsettling push toward induction. By 39.1 weeks, we found ourselves in a hospital room, initiating an induction that led to a series of interventions culminating in a c-section. Six months postpartum, grappling with persistent postpartum depression, I began questioning the conventional approach to birth. A conviction grew within me; there had to be a more fulfilling and empowering way, and I was determined to discover it.

Determination & Education…

...became my central focus between pregnancies. I was resolute in learning my rights as a childbearing woman, delving into the full spectrum of available options, and steadfastly advocating for what I believed my body could achieve.

Following a miscarriage in July 2012, our rainbow baby was conceived in December 2013. Armed with research, prayer, and unwavering determination, I was committed to asserting my desire for the VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) that I longed for.

This time, armed with greater knowledge and insight, I made informed choices and took decisive action. I parted ways with an OBGYN who sought to instill fear and pressure me into a repeat c-section, and I asserted advocacy at every stage of the process.

Undeniably, the journey was exhausting, and marked by persistent advocacy. Yet, I was unwavering in my determination not to yield. After 37 hours of labor, our rainbow baby girl was born through an empowered, unmedicated hospital VBAC.

While her birth was indeed empowering, it carried its unique set of challenges, prompting me to delve even deeper into the quest for a more fulfilling approach.

Autonomous Home Birth

Just six days before celebrating our daughter's first birthday, the joyous news of our third baby's arrival filled our lives! Although the prospect of a home birth lingered in my thoughts, my husband, fueled by apprehension, leaned towards the hospital VBAC route once again.

However, this time, the idea of a home birth persisted, surfacing nearly every day in our conversations. More importantly, I had cultivated trust — trust in my body, trust in my baby, and trust in the birthing process after experiencing the seamless delivery that showcased the innate capability of my body to bring forth life.

During my 28-week appointment, when I mentioned my reluctance to consent to cervical checks, my OBGYN suggested that I might not go into labor without "manual manipulation of my cervix."

After a thoughtful discussion with my husband, he concurred that it was time to enlist the services of a midwife. Through weekly appointments with our midwife, our Team Green baby BOY made his entrance into the world — in the comforting embrace of water, at 5:11 am, within the tranquil sanctuary of our living room, surrounded by our dedicated birth team who championed our desires every step of the way.

FINALLY! A birth that unfolded without the need for relentless advocacy!

Spirit-Filled, Unhindered Birth

In 2015, I found myself thrust into the role of a young widow with three children after the sudden passing of my first husband. The subsequent years brought both challenges and blessings—meeting my current husband in 2016, fostering my nephew in 2017, finalizing his adoption in 2019, exchanging vows in 2020, and embracing the decision to expand our family in 2021.

My pregnancy became a beacon of light after navigating through the storm of life. The experience rekindled my passion for birth, sparking a fervor fueled by devouring midwife memoirs, exploring physiological birth literature, tuning into autonomous birth podcasts, and immersing myself in all things birth-related.

This journey to birth, however, presented a unique set of challenges. The opposition tirelessly worked to deter me from birthing at home. Yet, with each concern and every bout of anxiety, my faith deepened. Every decision became an offering to the Lord.

At 39.1 weeks, our baby seized the opportune moment to join us Earthside in a profoundly tranquil, spirit-filled, autonomous, undisturbed birth. Over 24 hours of labor, surrounded by the soothing embrace of water and the familiarity of my bedroom, our Team Green baby BOY made his powerful entrance into my waiting arms, witnessed by his father and all four of his adoring siblings.

A Walk Through Birthwork

After welcoming my daughter in 2013, a vision of becoming a doula took root and blossomed further following the joyous home birth of my third child in 2015.

With the unwavering support of my village, I embarked on the journey to become a certified doula in the spring of 2016, undergoing training through ICEA and earning my certification after actively participating in numerous births. This complemented my existing certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).

Over the subsequent years, I dedicated myself to attending births, expanding my knowledge through continuous education, and offering support to women who sought guidance, reaching out to me from various corners of the globe. In the fall of 2018, I heeded God's call to momentarily set aside birth work and prioritize my blended family, focusing on our path to adopting our foster baby.

Although I temporarily stepped away, the flame of passion for birth work continued to flicker within me. I even had the privilege of being a traveling doula on occasion, responding to inquiries and providing support.

The anticipation of welcoming our fifth child reignited the fire within, steering my passion toward a new aspect of birth work—one that I hadn't fully grasped yet.

The Birth of a Birthkeeper

In the early stages of my postpartum journey, I became part of a birthkeeper group filled with faith-driven doulas, birthkeepers, and midwives. Although uncertain about the role birth work would play in my life once again, I was certain that God was calling me back into the sacred space of 'with women,' and it was my solemn duty to respond to that calling.

During the summer of 2022, I received a divine opportunity to serve as a doula for a dear friend, a truly God-sent moment. I was summoned to attend births in various capacities—as a doula, a midwife assistant, and a virtual support system for women throughout their pregnancies and births. It became clear that God had a plan, and my role was to gracefully navigate the river of His guidance.

That transformative summer marked the rebirth of Follow Your Arrow Doula into Wild & Free Birth Wellness. Augmented by "refresher" training in doula work, breastfeeding, postpartum care, fertility education, and pregnancy & infant loss, I now stand resolute in my vision of what God is orchestrating.

My unwavering commitment to continued education and skill development in the realm of 'with women' remains my top priority. Whether immersed in a midwifery memoir, delving into a birth-centric book, actively seeking additional training opportunities, or embracing every beautiful opportunity to be 'with woman' through in-person or online support, I am dedicated to evolving and growing in this sacred calling.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • 2014 - National Child Passenger Safety Technician

  • 2016 - ICEA Certified Doula

  • 2017 - IPPA Trained Placenta Encapsulator

  • 2017 - Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control for Placenta Encapsulators

  • 2022 - Embrace :: A Sisterly Guide to Having Babies Bravely

  • 2023 - Indie Birth Doula Academy

  • 2023 - Stillbirthday Certified Bereavement Doula

  • 2023 - Birthworker Academy Childbirth Educator

  • 2024 - Hearthmother Journey :: The Next Generation of Holy Wild Birthkeepers

  • 2024 - Fearless Birth Sanctuary Launched

  • Refining the Sacred Vision for Birth

    We reclaim what is sacred, sovereign, and holy. We step into our God-given power, refusing to hand it over blindly to systems or ideologies rooted in fear. Through education and community, we are equipped with discernment, wisdom, and strength, embracing the freedom and wildness woven into our design—not captivity or conformity. 

    Birth, sacred and belonging to God, is a divine mystery, not owned by systems or institutions. We honor it as a holy gift, trusting in God's perfect design while rejecting idols of materialism and worldly validation. Our choices reflect faith, purpose, and alignment with His truth.

    Our families live sovereign lives, untethered by societal norms. Guided by faith, we return to the home as the foundation of life: homebirth, homesteads, and homeschooling shape our journey. We cultivate freedom for our children, anchored in Godly priorities and a deep connection to creation. We reduce waste, find purpose in all things, and embrace the abundant wisdom embedded in nature.

    As women of faith, we sit in the mystery, trusting God above all else. We are not gatekeepers but sharers of wisdom, ensuring others are empowered with truth. Birth is a sacred, sovereign rite—a reflection of God’s image and intention.

    Our vision is one of radical responsibility, grounded in reverence for God's design. In all things, we seek the Lord first, resting in His wisdom, grace, and provision. His abundance defines our lives—not worldly riches but a fullness of faith, simplicity, and sacred purpose. Our fears are laid at His feet, and we surrender fully to His guidance.

    God is the ultimate midwife, teacher, doctor, and counselor. We draw near to His still waters, silencing distractions to hear His voice. He is our Shepherd, and we walk in trust, surrender, and holy purpose.

    The Bible becomes central to our homes again, a foundation of wisdom and truth. Every birth, every family, and every decision is rooted in the sacred acknowledgment that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator of all life.

    This is the vision for a birth practice that honors the sacred, sovereign, and holy. It is a call to reclaim the divine design for life and family, grounded in God’s truth, led by His guidance, and lived out in abundance, freedom, and faith.

  • My mission is to guide women back to the sacred, sovereign, and holy essence of birth and life, empowering them to reclaim their God-given authority. By fostering education and community, I empower women to cultivate discernment, wisdom, and strength, so they can live freely in alignment with God’s truth.  

    Birth, as a sacred act designed by God, is a divine mystery to be honored, not controlled. It is my mission to remind women of their power, rooted in trust for God's perfect design and unshakable faith.  

    I empower women to create lives of radical responsibility, breaking away from societal norms and embracing the beauty of slow, intentional living. My work encourages reliance on God above worldly systems, guiding families to consecrate their decisions to Him while living vibrantly in faith, simplicity, and abundance.  

    By embracing the home as a sanctuary, women find freedom in homebirth, homeschooling, and holistic living, returning to the timeless wisdom of foremothers. Through Christ-centered guidance, I empower women to step boldly into the wilderness of faith, trusting in God's provision for health, family, and community.  

    This mission is rooted in honoring God’s sacred design and empowering women to live and birth wild, free, and sovereign. Every birth, family, and decision reflects the sacred truth that life is a gift from the Creator, to be lived in faith, strength, and divine purpose.  

  • I believe we are sovereign beings, created by God with the freedom to make decisions aligned with His truth.  

    I believe we thrive in community, where wisdom is shared, support is given, and lives are enriched.  

    I believe we are meant to live wild and free, embracing the unbound life God designed for us.  

    I believe we were never intended to live in captivity, either physically or spiritually.  


    I believe God is good and has brilliantly designed birth as a sacred, transformative process.  

    I believe women carry innate wisdom, born from generations of experience and intuition.  

    I believe we are called to live with a village mindset, nurturing interdependence and generosity.  

    I believe every decision we make should be consecrated unto the Lord, aligning our lives with His purpose.  


    I believe the wisdom of our ancestors should return, honoring their practices of faith, simplicity, and stewardship.  

    I believe clean, intentional living is the pathway to vibrant health.  

    I believe our lives should be deeply rooted in Christ, the cornerstone of truth and abundance.  

    I believe we are to live as though God is our only authority, placing His guidance above all else.  


    I believe we are called to embrace the mystery, trusting in what cannot always be explained but is always felt.  

    I believe that by trusting God, we can trust birth because He is the designer of life.  

    I believe we are to live in alignment with His truth, breaking free from societal norms that distract us from His will.  

    I believe the Bible is irrefutable truth, a guide for every choice and season of life.  


    I believe the home is a sacred sanctuary, a place consecrated for prayer, growth, and renewal.  

    I believe we are sharers of truth and wisdom, entrusted to uplift and empower others.  

    I believe birth is a sacred birthright, a holy experience meant to be honored and undisturbed.  

    I believe in taking radical responsibility, choosing faith and courage over fear and conformity.  


    I believe we should always seek the Lord first, finding clarity and peace in His still waters.  

    I believe slow living unlocks our ability to hear God’s voice and experience true fulfillment.  

    I believe we are the ultimate authority of our lives, under God’s sovereignty.  

    I believe it is our responsibility to work through fears, releasing them to the Lord.  


    I believe it’s time to reclaim our power, stepping boldly into the design God has for us.  

    I believe birth is sacred and should be left undisturbed, free from unnecessary interference.  

    I believe our bodies are wise, capable of healing themselves, and divinely designed for birth.  

    I believe birth is a family event, a celebration of life and love.  


    I believe education brings empowerment, and through Christ, we find abundance.  

    I believe in freedom, in wilderness, and in living fully in the image of God.  

    I believe we should stay awake, alert, and skilled, prepared to walk confidently in faith.  

    I believe it is our birthright to live and birth wild and free, reflecting the Creator’s perfect design.