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Happy Homebirth

Ep 306: From Addiction and Homelessness to Hope and Homebirth with Gabrielle Manier

Happy Homebirth

Katelyn Fusco

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family:parenting, Kids & Family

4.9577 Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

What was life like for you before you became pregnant? Were you pretty much the same person then as you are now, or have you changed drastically?   Today we'll be speaking with Gabrielle, and precious mother who has truly been pulled from death to life. From addiction to heavy narcotics and homelessness to being pulled out and called into life through Jesus. This story is unbelievably powerful, and I'm so thrilled that Gabrielle's heart desires to share how she has been forever reborn.   Episode Roundup: God makes messy things beautiful. I've seen it time and time again in my own life and in the lives of others, and how clearly was this put on display in Gabrielle's story. Gabrielle shares how she overdosed and flatlined 3 times-- died- and yet now is a whole new, reborn creation who is pointing others to her Savior. What a beautiful testimony. And next, I think it's so incredible to see how the life experiences that she's had, of dysfunction, of such severe struggle-- she's used those to change the paradigm for her own family. Gabrielle and her husband are taking their children down an entirely new path-- one that's functional and full of love and grace. And lastly, I just want to share about the beauty in Gabrielle's decision making. Despite the fact that she's off of social media and thus not being bombarded with pretty homebirth images, she prayed for discernment and knew that what she wanted for her babies was different from the conventional path. I just find it so powerful that Gabrielle trusted and obeyed and had two beautiful girls in a way that empowered her and granted her confidence in motherhood. Links:   Redeem ™ |  https://hubs.ly/Q03K0Dr90 “Click here to learn more about REDEEM HealthShare Ministry”   Restorative Roots  | restorativeroots.com (use code HAPPYHOMEBIRTH for $20 off your first order)   Whole Mother Homebirth | https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/presale (use code PODCAST for 10% off)

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Happy Home Birth Podcast, your source for positive natural childbirth stories

0:07.9

and your community of support, education, and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood.

0:19.0

What was life like before you became pregnant?

0:22.6

Were you pretty much the same person that you are now?

0:25.6

Or have you changed drastically?

0:28.9

Hey there, happy homebirthers, and welcome to episode 306 of the Happy Home Birth Podcast.

0:34.8

I'm your host, Caitlin Fusco, and today we will be speaking with Gabrielle,

0:39.8

a precious mother who has truly been pulled from death to life, from addiction to heavy

0:46.0

narcotics and homelessness, to being pulled out and called into life through Jesus.

0:53.4

This story is unbelievably powerful, and I'm so thrilled that Gabrielle's heart desires to share

0:59.6

how she has been forever reborn.

1:02.7

And what perfect timing Christmas is just a few days away.

1:08.4

As we celebrate our Savior, this is the perfect way. He truly brings us from life to death.

1:15.4

I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and enjoy this episode. And don't forget, if your goal is to

1:21.2

prepare yourself for a beautiful labor and a transformative entrance or re-entrance into

1:26.4

motherhood, that's what I'm offering you inside

1:29.2

of Whole Mother Home Birth. Birth is the safest when the mother is the leader. And inside of

1:34.6

Home Mother Home Birth, we provide both knowledge and wisdom that will lead you to a sense of

1:39.4

confidence and excitement when it comes to your birthing experience. Inside of Whole Mother Homebirth, I provide you with comprehensive education.

1:48.0

This is not fluffy. It's not silly little coping techniques and that's all.

1:53.0

No, this is revolutionary information and I'm confident that you will finish this course feeling equipped

1:59.0

and excited to give birth,

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