Riley Gaines's Birth Story and Motherhood Update
December 27, 2025
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Riley Gaines's Birth Story and Motherhood Update
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<p>No one tells you what birth actually feels like — until it’s happening to you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Riley Gaines shares her raw birth story, the instincts that overrode expert advice, and how motherhood reshaped her body, faith, and purpose. We talk about modern birth, sleep deprivation, pressure to “bounce back,” and the truths new moms aren’t warned about — in a culture that over-medicalizes something women were designed to do.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors!</p><p><a href="https://www.gogeviti.com/cultureapothecary" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEVITI</a>: Use code "ALEX" to get 20% off your first purchase<br /><a href="https://www.paleovalley.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PALEOVALLEY</a>: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your first order<br /><a href="https://vandycrisps.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VANDY CRISPS</a>: Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 25% off<br /><a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CROWDHEALTH</a>: Use code “CULTURE” to get your first three months for only $99/month<br /><a href="https://yayzebra.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZEBRA</a>: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any order</p><p><br /></p><p>Our Guest:</p><p>Riley Gaines</p><p><br /></p><p>Riley's Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rileygbarker" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://x.com/Riley_Gaines_" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a><br /><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rileygaines" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a><br /><a href="https://www.rileygaines.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><br /></p><p>👗 Get Alex’s freshest fashion picks and exclusive guest recommendations—delivered straight to your inbox!Sign up for the newsletter <strong>HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.realalexclark.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</a></p><p><br /></p><p>FOLLOW ALEX:</p><p>Instagram |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realalexclark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @realalexclark</a></p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultureapothecary/?hl=en">@cultureapothecary</a></p><p>X |<a href="https://x.com/yoalexrapz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @yoalexrapz</a></p><p>YouTube |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RealAlexClark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @RealAlexClark</a></p><p>Spotify |<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark </a></p><p>Apple Podcast |<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.</p><p><br /></p><p>DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.</p>