Emily Saldea

Emily Saldea, founder of the Free Birth Society, discusses her controversial journey of transforming the organization into a multimillion-dollar business amidst public scrutiny. The conversation explores the shift to a private membership model and the expansion into various paid offerings, including courses and retreats. Former students voice safety concerns about the training provided, which mixes marketing strategies with minimal emergency guidance. The episode also addresses the financial motivations underlying FBS's growth and the dire consequences for some participants.

Emily Saldea, the founder of the Free Birth Society movement, delves into her transformation from performer to influential advocate for free births. Joining forces with Yolande Norris-Clark, the duo navigates their shared skepticism towards mainstream obstetrics. The discussion reveals their backgrounds in medical families, their contentious relationship with midwives, and the financial successes of their movement. The podcast also touches on allegations about their claimed experiences and the controversies surrounding their educational courses.