Bonus Episode: Angel and Joe’s Birth Story — The Written Substack Edition

By: Care Messer | Birth Story, Hypnobirthing, Podcast | September 30, 2025


This bonus episode concludes our three-part series as we share the full written version of Angel and Joe’s home birth story, as originally published on Substack. In Angel’s own words, you’ll experience the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. This piece beautifully filled in the bits of their video version in episode 079.

I so appreciate honest storytelling, and love that this record will be passed down to their daughter someday.

Thank you for joining us for this heartfelt and vulnerable journey.

Links
Read Angel’s full Substack series: https://angelh.substack.com/

Listen to Part 1: Angel and Joe’s Home Birth Story https://youtu.be/q0NYiJCftfo

Listen to Part 2: Reflections on Pregnancy, Identity, and Ancestry https://youtu.be/K3ZEIDhdV0o

 

Let’s connect: Have questions or comments for this episode?

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Work with Care or Ashley: 858-251-4204

 

About the author:
Care is the founder of the Birth Education Center, San Diego HypnoBirthing and Cuddle Sanctuary San Diego. She is a Birth Educator, Hypnotherapist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, INNATE Care Provider, Erotic Blueprint Coach and also professional Cuddler. She specializes in connection work between people and increasing self boundaries for a more balanced life together.

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