Shellie Poulter

Doula and Educator

The Podcast
Welcome to the Birth Untethered podcast. A wild & wise birth collective — a sanctuary for truth-tellers, change-makers, and fierce advocates of physiological birth. We’re Shellie Poulter and Kemi Johnson: birth keepers, doulas, educators, speakers, and rebels with decades of combined experience in pregnancy, birth and beyond. With backgrounds in osteopathy, naturopathy, biomechanics, midwifery, and advocacy.
Here, we expose the realities of modern maternity systems, challenge coercive practices, and bring both scientific and lived wisdom to the forefront. We exist to empower birth workers, families, and seekers of truth with informed choice—not fear.
Our Patreon is a safe space to laugh, cry, question, celebrate, and grow. To reconnect with birth as it truly is: untamed, intuitive, and powerful. You’ll find community, education, courage, and camaraderie. Together, we’re dismantling the status quo—one story, one skill, one soul at a time.
Come as you are. Learn what they don’t teach. This is the birth revolution—and you’re invited.
For extra juicy bits, resources, bonus content, monthly online Q&As and much more, join us on Patreon.

Season 1 Epidose 1
Birth Untethered - The Beginning
In this episode we introduce ourselves and the brand new Birth Untethered Podcast. Come and join the birth revolution - you're all invited.
Season 1 Episode 2
What is Physiological Birth?
In this episode we delve into what is happening inside the bodies of mother/birth giver and baby in the lead up to the birth. Important processes and what it means if they are supported or if they are disrupted. Your whole health and that of your baby are pretty important, so listen in to learn why.


Season 1 Episode 3
Induction - What do you need to know?
In this episode we discuss what happens when physiology is disrupted when choosing induction