Podcasts about Doula

Doula tools can help, but they don't keep you grounded. A big birth bag can turn into a crutch when labor gets loud, space gets tight, and you feel pressure to find an immediate solution. Some doulas over-offer, over-talk, and reach for tools too fast. Then a client shushes them, moves their hands away, or rejects a comfort measure, and it feels personal. It isn't. It's feedback. Good support adjusts without getting rattled. This conversation puts the tools question back where it belongs: with the client's preferences. The best comfort items are often the ones they already use during cramps, illness, and overwhelm. Familiar works. Random tools introduced in labor often don't. Join us as we talk about how to stop relying on the doula tools in your bag as a crutch, and how to support clients anywhere with less stuff and more skill.

Are you a brand-new doula who needs three births to finish certification..but has no idea how to actually get clients?Or maybe you're a certified vet… but your calendar is bare and signing 3 clients right now feels like a dream.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to book your first (or next) three doula clients- without ads, without going viral, and without 10 years of experience.You'll learn:• Why your first 3 clients are about identity, not income• The Rule of 5 Ones framework to simplify your marketing• How to sell when you have zero testimonials• What to say when someone asks about your experience• Why confidence transfers, and how to embody it before you fully feel it• How to build momentum through conversations (not content overload)If you're struggling with imposter syndrome as a new doula or inconsistent bookings, this episode will give you a clear, actionable plan.Because doulas don't need more credentials to book clients.They need clarity, conversation volume, and certainty.

In this episode, The Doula Darcy and I explore how attending in-person events is the best way to get (and stay!) motivated and why its essential for business growth, personal development, and community building. We also share insights from our own experiences attending and hosting retreats, summits and conferences and highlight the importance of face-to-face connections, learning from failures, and investing in yourself.The hosts upcoming events: The Birth Boss CEO Summit (April 10–12 in Boston) https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-ceo-summitMaine Retreat for members of My Doula Village (May 2026) https://douladarcy.com/doula-retreat-maineThe Birthworker Retreat - (January 2027 in Clearwater, FL) https://douladarcy.com/the-birthworker-retreats  The Birth Boss CEO Summit is coming up April 10-12 in Boston.  Over 3 days in April, we will come together as high caliber entrepreneurs and learn, grow and connect on an elevated level.  The topics were intentionally chosen to match the current needs of the leaders in our industry and the focus split between the evolution of your business and your role of CEO.It is going to be epic… a necessity for doula agency owners and birth professionals looking to scale their current business✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website ✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

On today's show, we hear about how scientists are studying a deposit of shale in northwest Arkansas to learn about sharks and their ancestors, and a Little Rock-based program training doulas enters its second year.

Send a textLast week I talked about hypervigilance — what happens when a woman's nervous system doesn't feel safe in pregnancy, birth or postpartum.This week, I explore one of the most evidence-based ways to reduce it: continuity of carer.Continuity is not just about seeing the same service. It's about being known. It's about relationship. And decades of research show that when women receive continuity of midwifery care, outcomes improve across the board — including lower rates of preterm birth, fewer interventions, and better mental health outcomes.But this conversation goes beyond statistics.I look at why birth is relational and hormonal, why oxytocin depends on safety, and how familiarity in the room — whether from a midwife, a prepared partner, or a doula — can change the entire physiological landscape of labour.I also ask the uncomfortable question: if continuity is so well evidenced, why is it still treated as optional?Because safety in birth is often framed as machines and monitoring.Yet the evidence is clear.Safety is relationship.Safety is familiarity.Safety is being known.And continuity changes everything.Access the Discover Your North Star Course HereIf you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 4! I am so excited to share with you the birth story of our third little baby, our first boy, born at home just like his big sister. *I haven't recorded in ages and I have chronic baby brain so I hope this episode makes sense lol, I also can't currently access my emails as I am having trouble with my host site which I'm hoping to sort out soon, please bare with me atm.**Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Allison Champ is a mama of three and a VBAC Link Certified VBAC Doula serving families in the Dayton, Ohio area. Her first birth was an induced, epidural vaginal delivery with a premature manual removal of the placenta, which required a uterine scraping procedure. Allison, Lily & Paige chat about that third stage of labor and what is/isn't evidence based. Her second pregnancy began as a planned home birth but changed after a 20-week placenta previa diagnosis. Following multiple significant bleeds, she delivered by cesarean at 34 weeks, where placenta accreta was discovered. Allison walks us through what accreta is and what her doctor did to save her from having a hysterectomy. Her baby spent one week in the NICU and Allison shares how tough it was to not be able to go home to her toddler due to COVID.  For her third pregnancy, Allison planned a home birth (HBAC) with co-care. She had a fast labor, a surprise gender (boy!), and a shoulder dystocia that was smoothly resolved by her team. Her girls were right by her side taking pictures with their Polaroid cameras and cheering their mama on. Allison wraps up her episode by saying how each of her very different births have made her a better doula. She is thankful that the tough moments have helped her savor the sweet ones even more.Keywords: induction, cesarean, NICU, VBAC prep, co-care, placenta accreta, placenta previa, advocacy, third stage management Allison's Doula WebsiteVBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Anita sits down with Sasha Chadwick (creator of Hive Mind) for a grounded, yet mystical, conversation on bee venom medicine, the terrain model and what it means to rebuild trust in the body's intelligence.Sasha shares her extraordinary entry into beekeeping (including a swarm landing on her doorstep), her personal healing journey through allergy, anaphylaxis and “purging" - and her evolving view of venom administration as a form of environmental exposure and recalibration.Together, they explore how the body interprets threat, how symptoms can be communication and why the hive itself is an archetype for community, contraction/expansion and renewal.This episode is a deep dive into sovereignty, nature's patterns and the medicine of relationship - with striking parallels to birth and initiation at times!This episode is a conversation exploring philosophy, lived experience and ancestral frameworks around nature and health. Nothing shared is medical advice. Always seek qualified support for allergy, anaphylaxis, pregnancy and any medical concerns.Connect with SashaWebsite: Hive Mind Earth (start here for resources and books)Instagram: @sashachadwick_ (daily shares + updates)Connect with AnitaIf you're drawn to pregnancy and birth as initiation, spiritual prenatal care, or in home private healing sessions. Follow Anitaat @themidwitch and stay connected for more episodes weaving birth, body wisdom and sovereignty.

In this Paddy Wagon exclusive, Mike and Anne-Marie deep dive into the profound and often misunderstood role of a death doula. They explore the emotional complexities surrounding death, the societal perceptions of grief, and the importance of celebrating life through memories and rituals. Anne-Marie shares her insights on coping mechanisms, the impact of social media on our understanding of happiness, and the transformative power of accepting death as a part of life. The discussion emphasizes the significance of love, connection, and the legacy we leave behind. Anne-Marie discusses the complexities of grief, the dying process, and the importance of memory and legacy. She emphasizes the need for acceptance of mortality and the emotional labor involved in dying, both for the individual and their loved ones. The discussion also touches on cultural perspectives on death and the transformative power of conversations about end-of-life decisions.  For anyone who has lost a loved one... This is the episode for you!! Be sure to check out Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death... Wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. You can find all of Anne-Marie's links here: https://linktr.ee/dearpsychopomp Episode Sponsors:   Somatic Therapy NYC   https://somatictherapybrooklyn.com/ IG: @somatictherapyny   Finding a qualified somatic practitioner near NYC can be essential for addressing your mental, emotional, and physical well-being in a holistic approach that honors the interconnectedness of the mind and body. At Somatic Therapy NYC Andria Lea is  conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan and offers in-person sessions for those seeking hands-on therapy. Whether you're located in New York City or beyond, Andria Lea also offers the convenience and ease of remote sessions so support is available where and how works best for you.  When searching for qualified Somatic Therapists near NYC, it's essential to find professionals who are experienced, compassionate, and knowledgeable.  Andria has undergone extensive training specializing  in various somatic modalities to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and has honed her skills through over a decade meeting minds and touching hearts and bodies.   If you're ready to experience the transformative power of somatic therapy, schedule a consultation for free today to explore if this blended approach and if Andria Lea is a good fit for you.   Intro/Outro Music Provided by: https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheide https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/celtic-impulse Be sure to follow the Paddy Wagon on IG @Paddywagonpod and check us out at https://paddywagonpodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/paddywagonpodcast Paddy Wagon Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio and all your other favorite platforms   If you'd like to submit questions, comments, hot takes or just have me respond to some of your random thoughts with some random thoughts of my own…. Please be sure to leave us a message at: https://whatayarn.com/paddywagonpodcast and you'll be featured on a future episode.  

If you're wondering how to stand out as a doula without posting more, chasing trends, or burning out on Instagram, this episode breaks it down.I'm sharing the truth about my own content creation journey: the batching, the accountability pods, the 5–10 hours a week spent on reels...and why none of it directly grew my doula business.This conversation will help you rethink doula visibility and shift away from outdated social media advice that keeps birth workers stuck.Inside, I cover:Why consistency alone won't help you get clientsThe real reason doulas blend in onlineWhat families actually look for when choosing a doulaHow to clearly communicate what makes you differentStanding out isn't about being louder.It's about being clearer.If you want honest feedback on your positioning and messaging, book a clarity call here.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing pregnant mothers online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and reaching the mamas you're meant to serve!? ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE: Book Out Your Doula Calendar With These 3 Questions The Booked AF Doula Toolkit

Today on the show we are breaking down what doulas do and don't as they help people in their pregnancy journeys. Plus, we'll hear from people who used doulas and about their experiences. GUESTS - Carolann Harding, certified labour and birth doula; Erica Robbins, birth and postpartum doula and yoga teacher; Michelle LeBlanc, full spectrum doula and a certified chef; Tara Cornick, doula, childbirth educator and yoga instructor; and Jordanna Comeau birth and postpartum doula. All members with NL Doula Collective. Stephanie Antunes, co-owner of Doula School Canada.

Core doula skills shape the whole room, not your bag of tricks. You do not build strong support by collecting more tools. You build it through presence, attunement, communication, and timing, in real time, with real clients. These skills show up when things feel tense. When plans change. When your client looks at you for answers you cannot give. When the room speeds up and you feel your own nervous system kick up. They grow through experience, reflection, and repetition. You notice what you do when you feel unsure. You practice staying grounded. You say less, listen more, and choose your moments. Over time, you stop scrambling and start leading with calm. This conversation gives you a simple way to remember the four doula pillars, PACT, and how to use them in birth and postpartum. It also gives you a small, realistic practice plan so you can train one skill at a time instead of trying to fix everything at once. This episode is for doulas who want to feel more confident, support clearer decision-making, and help keep your cliens grounded in the moments that matter most.

In der Episode 181 habe ich Anne Mattern zu Gast. Sie ist Shiatsu Praktikerin, Doula und Heilerin. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann Dennis Mattern lebt sie in Leopoldstal. In Episode 157 hatte ich Dennis auch schon zu Gast.Wir sprechen über ihren neuen Ausbildungskurs nur für Frauen: Schoßraumkraft - Wegbegleiterin für Frauen.

Bonjour et bienvenue sur États Dames, le podcast au cœur de votre santé.Aujourd'hui, on plonge au cœur d'un rôle encore méconnu, parfois entouré d'idées reçues ou de confusions : celui de doula.Quel est son rôle ? Où s'arrête-t-il ? Et pourquoi tant de femmes, aujourd'hui, ressentent ce besoin d'être accompagnées autrement pendant leur maternité ?Dans cet épisode, Charlène Machpy, doula périnatale, prend la parole pour expliquer en quoi consiste réellement ce métier d'accompagnement, en dehors de tout acte médical.Elle revient sur les contours de sa pratique, les besoins qu'elle rencontre chez les familles, les limites de son rôle, et l'importance de remettre de l'écoute, du lien et du respect dans ces moments de vie si sensibles.Pour découvrir son univers et ses accompagnements, rendez-vous sur son site charlenedoula.fr — tous les liens sont en description de l'épisode.Vous écoutez États Dames, le podcast au cœur de votre santé, pour toutes les femmes dont le corps et l'esprit ont été bouleversés.Excellente écoute.Stéphanie JaryInstagram FacebookHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Core doula skills shape the whole room, not your bag of tricks. You do not build strong support by collecting more tools. You build it through presence, attunement, communication, and timing, in real time, with real clients. These skills show up when things feel tense. When plans change. When your client looks at you for answers you cannot give. When the room speeds up and you feel your own nervous system kick up. They grow through experience, reflection, and repetition. You notice what you do when you feel unsure. You practice staying grounded. You say less, listen more, and choose your moments. Over time, you stop scrambling and start leading with calm. This conversation gives you a simple way to remember the four doula pillars, PACT, and how to use them in birth and postpartum. It also gives you a small, realistic practice plan so you can train one skill at a time instead of trying to fix everything at once. This episode is for doulas who want to feel more confident, support clearer decision-making, and help keep your cliens grounded in the moments that matter most.

In today's episode of Health Youniversity, we're tackling a critical gap in the fertility treatment journey: the missing emotional and educational support during IVF.Join Dr. Susan as she sits down with Laura Weppler, a certified fertility nurse, infertility doula, and IVF mom of two. With 12 years of clinical experience working with thousands of patients and her own personal journey through PCOS, miscarriage, and multiple failed embryo transfers, Laura intimately understands both sides of the fertility treatment experience.Laura reveals a truth many don't realize until they're deep in treatment: while IVF technology is miraculous, the support system for patients' emotional well-being is severely lacking. Patients are overwhelmed, left piecing together information from Reddit, Facebook groups, and TikTok just to figure out tomorrow's injections—or simply to feel less alone.You'll learn why having a "pocket fertility nurse" changes everything, what questions to ask BEFORE starting IVF (not during your stim cycle), how to bridge the gap between what clinics provide and what you actually need, why building a support village is the #1 factor in treatment completion, when to advocate for yourself with your OB or fertility clinic, what makes Laura different from your clinic nurse (hint: 24/7 access and personal experience), and why the emotional component is the leading reason people drop out of treatment—not finances.But this conversation goes deeper than just navigating protocols. Dr. Susan and Laura discuss why you need to be the CEO of your fertility journey, how to integrate holistic and conventional care (it's not either/or, it's both/and), the importance of second opinions and building your care team, why waiting "just a little longer" can cost you precious time, and how proactive preparation 3+ months before treatment makes all the difference.Listen to this episode if you're considering fertility treatment and want to understand what support you'll actually need, currently in IVF and feeling overwhelmed or forgotten by your clinic, supporting a partner through fertility treatment and want to help effectively, facing a failed cycle and terrified of "doing the same thing, hoping for different results," wanting to integrate holistic support with your medical treatment, or a healthcare professional looking to better support fertility patients.

Scotch, Tank and Mandy dive into another round of “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” where Scotch and Tank try — and mostly fail — to guess what everyday women’s terms Mandy found and what they actually mean. This week’s words include Morning Shed, Peach Fuzz, Bodice, Doula, Taupe, and Bottle Brush. Tank’s confidence is high, his accuracy is not, and Mandy is once again questioning his life experience. Laugh along as The Wake Up Call proves that sometimes it’s more fun to be confidently wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's our birthright to be deeply connected to our babies and to grow from it." - Dr. KirshenbaumWhat if the most important thing you could do for your baby's brain… isn't something you buy, schedule, or optimize — but in the way you nurture & feel?This week, I sit down with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum — neuroscientist, author of The Nurture Revolution, and former doula — to talk about what modern neuroscience says about pregnancy, birth, infant sleep, and the first three years of life. We talk about how your emotional experiences during pregnancy shape your baby's brain, why nurture is not “soft” but biologically essential, and what moms really need to know about stress, bonding, sleep training, and early brain development.If you've ever worried about doing enough, getting it right, or messing up your baby, you're going to love this discussion and I hope more than anything, it puts your mind at ease. I feel like I cannot say this enough, but YOU are the perfect mother for your baby AND you're doing better than you think you are!Here's some highlights from the episode: • How pregnancy experiences shape your baby's brain before birth • The neuroscience behind what doulas do in the birth and postpartum space • Why the first 0–3 years are the most critical window for emotional and mental health • What “nurture” really means from a brain-based perspective • Dr. Kirshenbaum's views on infant sleep and why she questions sleep training • What's considered normal for baby sleep around the world • How mothers can regulate stress — for themselves and their babies • Why soothing your baby also soothes your own nervous system • What happens if early nurture wasn't ideal (and why there's still so much hope) • The core message of The Nurture Revolution and how it supports modern motherhoodThis episode is a beautiful reminder that you don't have to be perfect to raise a healthy, secure, thriving baby. If you're pregnant, postpartum, or even just thinking about motherhood, this conversation will leave you feeling calmer, more confident, and deeply validated in the most important role you'll ever have. Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

In EBB 350, Krista DeYoung called in from her hospital room after weeks of inpatient monitoring for partial placental abruption. She and Dr. Rebecca Dekker had just finished a crash course on preparing for a Cesarean, not knowing that information would be needed just 30 minutes later. In this follow-up episode, Krista returns to share what happened next: the urgent decision-making, the move to labor and delivery, and the Cesarean birth that unfolded just days before her scheduled 37-week surgery. Krista walks through the physical sensations of an urgent Cesarean, the grounding techniques that helped her stay calm during surgery, and the emotional reality of recovering after major abdominal surgery. She also opens up about NICU life, bringing her baby home on oxygen, and the unexpected emotional release that came after finally leaving the hospital following more than a month of inpatient care. (04:04) Krista's extended hospital stay & partial placental abruption recap (09:39) Preparing for a Cesarean just hours before it happened (011:07) Realizing there are Cesarean birth options (12:59) Staying calm: grounding, breath, and mental preparation (13:59) Labor begins & the shift to an urgent Cesarean (18:10) Epidural, tugging sensations, and what Cesarean feels like (20:54) Baby Jace is born! (23:40) Focusing inward during surgery (27:25) First moments with Jace & NICU transfer (31:42) Leaving the hospital after a month-long stay (38:10) Feeding challenges after NICU (41:26) Physical & emotional recovery after a Cesarean (45:52) Advice for families preparing for a Cesarean (47:38) Gratitude and shout-outs to nurses & care teams   Resources EBB 266 – Advocating for your Newborn during an Unexpected NICU Stay with EBB Childbirth Class Graduates Priscilla and Nathan Layman EBB 284 – How to Help NICU Families Find Empowerment and Healing During their Challenging Journeys with Hollis Wakefield EBB 305 – A High-Risk Pregnancy and Miraculous Birth with Krista and John DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates EBB 350 – Surviving a Long Antepartum Hospital Stay and Preparing for a Scheduled Cesarean with Krista DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate EBB 356 – NICU-Informed Doulas: What are they and how can they change the NICU narrative? with Mary Farrelly, RN, Doula, and Founder of the NICU Translator

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 7 Episode 10, "Merry Fisticuffs." They do their best to find silver lining (Liz and newborn baby Doula) amidst the overall depressing episode (more Chris and Lorelai problems). Plus, Alexis and Suzanne celebrate the reveal of Rory and Marty's secret, finally putting that tormented plot to an end.Get involved in your local community and help resist ICE and fascism! Look for organizations like ⁠Indivisible⁠, the ⁠Party for Socialism and Liberation⁠, and others!Donate to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠World Central Kitchen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help feed people throughout the world who are without food!Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Palestine Children's Relief Fund⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about how to support LGBTQ+ rights at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PFLAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!And call your representatives using the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Calls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com

Et si une simple présence humaine, douce et non médicale, pouvait profondément changer le vécu d'une femme autour de la naissance ?Dans cet épisode d'États Dames, Charlène Machpy, doula périnatale, nous ouvre les portes de son métier et de sa sensibilité.Elle accompagne les mères et les familles avant, pendant et après l'accouchement, en offrant un espace d'écoute, de réassurance et de soutien émotionnel.À travers ses mots, elle nous montre à quel point une doula peut adoucir les bouleversements physiques et mentaux liés à la maternité, et aider les femmes à reprendre du pouvoir sur leur corps, leurs choix, leurs ressentis.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Dr. Michelle El Khoury for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the paths we choose, the ones we fall into, and the moments in life that ask us to pause, reassess, and begin again.While Michelle's work centers on supporting women through their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journey, the heart of this conversation reaches far beyond any single life stage. Together, they explore how culture shapes our expectations, how identity evolves, and how the “boulders” that show up in our lives often invite deeper reflection.Michelle shares how breath can be a powerful form of yoga, and how simply learning to pause and be present can help us reconnect with ourselves in the middle of full, complicated lives.This episode is for anyone who has ever taken stock of where they are, wondered where they're headed, or felt the quiet nudge to live more intentionally, no matter their age, role, or season of life.Dr. Michelle El Khoury is founder of Yogamazia® and a perinatal wellness expert who blends science, mindfulness, and compassion to support people through life's major transitions. Her insights in this episode offer gentle reminders for all of us: sometimes the most meaningful shifts begin with awareness, curiosity, and one simple breath.For more, visit: Yoga, Doula & Perinatal Support | Dr. Michelle H. El Khoury

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Send us a textThis episode is a little different! I decided to answer a batch of listener questions that were shorter than the single-question episodes, and they fit perfectly with what's coming up in the coming weeks. As I went through them, I noticed quite a few shared a common theme, and it reminded me just how important it is to dedicate some episodes specifically to postpartum experiences, because there is so much to unpack in those first days, weeks and months. I hope you enjoy this Q&A — it's honest, practical, and grounded in real experiences from real listeners.If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births attended. Sarah went from a thriving solo practice to building a doula collective in the Pacific Northwest, and she's spilling all the tea on what actually matters when you're hiring support for your birth.You're going to hear why the “Google checklist” of doula questions is kinda useless, how to spot the vibe you really want (yes, you should feel like you could be friends with her - and not care if she sees you naked and pooping), and why Sarah says you can't say “never” in birth. She shares her own three very different birth stories, one of her favorite births she's attended, and the powerful reminder that interventions have their place - and sometimes they're exactly what you need. This conversation is packed with wisdom, zero judgment, and the kind of real talk that leaves you feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed.Whether you're a pregnant mama trying to build your birth team or a birth worker who wants to do this work with integrity, hit play. You're going to walk away smarter, calmer, and even more fired up about birth.More from Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA):Checkout https://theexpertdoula.com/skills-labConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @the.expert.doula + @thebirthcollectivepnwVisit TheExpertDoula.comVisit TheBirthCollectivePNW.comHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Sarah00:36 Sarah's Doula Journey02:09 Sarah's Birth Stories05:16 Choosing the Right Doula12:31 Memorable Birth Experiences15:06 The Role of Positioning in Pregnancy17:26 The Importance of Medical Interventions23:11 Respecting Personal Choices in Birth27:04 Doula Mentorship and CommunityJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love

This is me officially saying goodbye to my fancy freakin' funnel.Not because funnels don't work, but because this one never really fit.In this episode, I share how I actually built a six-figure, in-person doula business long before launches, ads, or automation, and why letting go of systems that looked good on paper but felt heavy in my body changed everything.If your business feels harder than it should…If you're doing everything “right” but still feel disconnected…This is an alignment and self-trust conversation you'll want to hear.Because sometimes scaling isn't about building something bigger.It's about building something that actually holds you.If you're ready to move away from complicated funnels and constant content creation, and get back to real conversations with real families, book a CLARITY call today!Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing pregnant mothers online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and reaching the mamas you're meant to serve!? ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE: Book Out Your Doula Calendar With These 3 Questions The Booked AF Doula Toolkit

In this episode, Laura & Bex sit down with Katie Rose, a miscarriage doula, to talk about the reality of pregnancy loss and the quiet, powerful role doulas play in supporting women through it.Katie shares how her own experiences of loss led her into this work, and why she felt called to support others during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. She speaks openly about the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss - the fear, the hyper-vigilance, and the pressure to appear “okay” when you're anything but.Together, the girls and Katie explore the themes that come up time and time again in grief: isolation, silence, and the expectation for women to move on before they're ready. Katie talks about the importance of truth-telling - of allowing space for anger, sadness, relief, confusion, and everything in between - and how real healing starts when women are supported to feel, not fix.This conversation is a reminder that no one should have to carry loss alone, and that being truly seen and held can make all the difference.Katie can be found at www.katierosedoula.com@katierosedoula on Instagram We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm joined by Fenja, who shares her freebirth story with honesty, depth, and clarity.At a time when freebirth is being widely discussed — and often misunderstood — Fenja's experience offers a grounded and much-needed perspective on what informed, conscious birth preparation can look like.Fenja speaks openly about the extensive work she did during pregnancy: building physiological understanding, engaging in emotional and mental preparation, and developing a deep trust in her body and decision-making. Her choices were not made lightly. They were rooted in knowledge, reflection, and personal responsibility.During her pregnancy, Fenja chose to hire a doula — not as someone to direct her birth, but as optional, woman-led support. When labour unfolded, she recognised that what she needed most was solitude and privacy, and she chose not to call her doula to the birth. This decision was hers alone, made in the moment, based on what felt right in her body and nervous system.With recent media coverage and coroner's reports attempting to suggest that doulas are influencing women to make unsafe decisions, Fenja's story provides an important counterpoint. It clearly demonstrates that women are capable of making informed, autonomous decisions about their own births, and that doulas do not make decisions for women — they support them, when and if that support is wanted.This episode is not about persuading anyone to freebirth.It is about respecting women's capacity to prepare deeply, think critically, and choose consciously.Fenja's story is thoughtful, grounded, and a deep reminder that birth choices cannot be reduced to headlines or assumptions.You can find Fenja and her work at helikraft.co.ukOn Instagram @heilkraftosteopathyIf you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

Vanessa Salerno was the doula employed by Carlos and his wife Fi ahead of the birth of their beautiful daughter. In this episode, Vanessa explains what the role of a doula is, how they assist the expecting parents, as well as the real life experience what having contractions feel like. Subscribe'a now! Tank'a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

What happens when your own birth cracks you wide open...and you can't unsee the system ever again?In this episode, I'm sitting down with Krystil Hofsky, founder of Innerbloom Doula Institute, to talk about the moments that fundamentally changed how she trusted herself, how she mothered, and how she understood power inside birth spaces.Krystil shares how her son's birth rerouted her entire life, pulling her out of corporate sales and into a deeper reckoning with autonomy, consent, responsibility, and what advocacy actually demands of doulas. We go there: the uncomfortable truths about modern birth, the gaps in traditional doula training, and why being “well-intentioned” is no longer enough.We talk about:How motherhood forces identity death, and why resisting it keeps women stuckWhy the doula role has to evolve right now if outcomes are going to changeThe internal skills that separate competent doulas from exceptional onesWhat most doula trainings miss when it comes to discernment, authority, and leadershipWhy Krystil built the training she wished existed, and who it's really forThis conversation is honest, confronting, and deeply validating for anyone who's felt the quiet tension between what they were taught and what they know in their body.If you're a doula, birth worker, or woman who feels the weight of responsibility and wants to rise to it, this episode will hit. ✨ Join Innerbloom Doula Institute and step into the kind of leadership birth actually requires.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing pregnant mothers online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and reaching the mamas you're meant to serve!? ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE: Book Out Your Doula Calendar With These 3 Questions The Booked AF Doula Toolkit

What do you do when a terminal illness joins your family? Do you know what a Doula is and how they can help you?Join me, Nancy Smith, for a discussion with Rev Yvonne Andrews, a therapist and Doula practitioner. She "helps people clarify their intentions and meet their goals in a way that is non-judgmental, supportive and directional." Yvonne offers comprehensive training in end-of-life care and also offers a Death Doula Certification Course.(Usually) Live Tuesdays at 7 pm ET on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NancyofAngelscapes⁠ Join us and post comments and questions!

Gästin Natalia Lamotte ist vierfache Mutter, Doula und neurodivergent – genug Gesprächsstoff also für einen ehrlich-quirligen Talk mit Evelyn. Natürlich geht es um Natalias besonderen Job, aber vor allem auch um einen offenen Erfahrungsaustausch über den Alltag mit Kindern, wenn ADHS das Leben manchmal noch lauter, voller und chaotischer macht als es sowieso schon ist. Wie läuft der ganz persönliche Zirkus bei Natalia zuhause wirklich ab? Warum ist Nachsicht mit sich selbst ein echter Gamechanger – für Eltern und Kinder? Und was hat Natalia dazu bewegt, das Buch „Chaos, Kinder & Konfetti“ zu schreiben? Außerdem sprechen die beiden über Geburten, die prägen; darüber, warum die richtige Geburtsbegleitung so entscheidend ist; über Reizüberflutung, Dauerrauschen im Kopf, Zu-spät-Kommen, Schuldgefühle und diesen einen Tag, an dem plötzlich alles klappt. Es geht um Grenzen, Nein-Sagen, Emotionen, Schreien, Zähneputzen, Sockenverweigerung, Noise-Cancelling-Kopfhörer, Energietanks und Vieles mehr. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Natalia bei Instagram? Hier entlang: https://www.instagram.com/schwesterherzen.doulas/ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/AllemeineEltern Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

What's the fastest way for a PT student to make real change?In this high-energy live episode from APTA NJ's Student Conclave, veteran PT and fearless advocate Doula Riley shares the raw truth about regulation, career growth, and why now is the time for students to get involved — especially in election years.Doula has worked nearly every PT setting… and survived mechanical bulls in multiple states. This convo blends serious insight with student-centered advice, career clarity, and just enough chaos to keep it Pintcast-approved.???? Guest: Doula Riley, PT, advocate and clinical trailblazerYou'll learn:What most students misunderstand about PT regulationWhy policy matters more in election yearsThe #1 easiest way to advocate todayRed flags and real talk from someone who's seen it all

In this episode, we're unpacking the real psychology behind premium pricing for doulas and why pricing that actually reflects your worth isn't greedy, unethical, or out of alignment… it's leadership.We talk about the invisible costs no one teaches you to factor in: The emotional labor. The mental load. The constant availability. The opportunity cost of saying yes to one client and no to everything else.We'll name the real problem with undercharging, not just financially, but energetically, and how low prices don't create safety, trust, or access… they create resentment, burnout, and shaky boundaries.This conversation goes deeper than numbers. It's about money guilt, identity, and the quiet belief that being “a good woman” means making yourself smaller so others can feel comfortable.If you've ever said:“I just want this to be accessible”“I don't feel right charging that much”“Who am I to ask for that?”This episode is for you.We're reframing pricing as clarity. Money as communication. And premium prices as a container that holds transformation, not a barrier to it.Because accessibility without sustainability isn't service. And pricing that drains you isn't generous, it's self-abandonment.

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Your doula consults feel good. They're emotional. Connected. Even meaningful.And then… nothing happens.If you're getting ghosted after long, heartfelt consults, I want you to hear this clearly: it's not your likability, your warmth, or your ability to connect.It's your structure.In this episode, I share a moment that genuinely humbled me- despite selling nearly $5 million in my career, I found myself struggling on sales calls. When I brought it to my coach, I expected a small tweak. Instead, he challenged the foundation and reminded me of something every successful business owner eventually learns:Sales calls are always the biggest needle mover.You'll learn:Why long consults don't actually build trustWhere doulas accidentally lose authority without realizing itHow over-educating creates confusion instead of safetyThe simple consult structure that creates clarity, confidence, and decisionsHow to ask for the yes without feeling awkward or salesyIf your consults feel emotionally rich but don't convert, this episode will reframe everything.You don't need to become a different person. You need a structure that holds the room.

Dr. Darla Bishop - Piggy Bank Pathways: Helping You Raise Money Smart Kids. This is episode 809 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  A mother, a former high school educator/bilingual elementary school reading coach, children's book author, and passionate entrepreneur, Dr Darla Bishop was motivated by her own challenging childhood in Detroit to help children learn. From motivating parents to transcend limiting beliefs about wealth to helping children to cultivate a positive financial mindset early in their lives, she believes that empowering families with financial knowledge is pivotal in creating prosperous and resilient communities for the future. Dr. Darla is known as the ”FinanSis” founder of Finansis, LLC. She founded the company in order to use her innate gifts (humor, intelligence, and tough love) to help families and communities improve their relationship with money and set their children up to be financially responsible for life. Dr. Darla is all too aware of the correlation between low credit scores and short lifespan; her mission is to change that narrative. A woman of many passions, Dr. Darla is an Author, Doula, Military Spouse, Project Manager, 15+ yr public health leadership veteran, Healthcare Consultant, Financial Accountability Partner, Professor of Health Policy, Mentor, and Real Estate Investor, but some of her proudest accomplishments are writing her children's book Madeline's Money Adventure with her daughter Maddie and coaching bilingual elementary students in reading through “America Reads”. Awesome conversation! Incredible focus! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.darlabishop.com/ https://www.piggybankpathways.org/ Dr. Darla Bishop | Money doesn't have to feel this hard (@my_finansis) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.tiktok.com/@my_finansis https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlabishop/ Length - 51:26

Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to routine changes and stress in ways we don't recognize? And how much of what we label as “grief” is really our own emotion spilling over into the way we interpret their behavior? In this episode,  Amy talks with Kate LaSalla, a pet behavior consultant, companion animal end-of-life death doula, and certified pet loss and grief companion, about what pet grief can look like, what might just be pet care routine disruption, and what to do when your dog or cat's behavior changes after a loss. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:The most common behavior changes pets show after a loss, and why the relationship mattersHow human grief and anger can affect a surviving pet's anxiety and fearfulnessWhen “normal” changes become a medical concern, and when to loop in your vetWhy “animals understand death, not disappearance,” and what that means for households with multiple petsWhat to do if you're grieving too, but still need to support your pet's routines and provide good pet careCONNECT WITH KATE LASALLA WEBSITE | Rescued By TrainingOTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Rescued By Training blog post on pets and grieving Advanced care directive “When is it time to say goodbye?” download And be sure to check out all the other fantastic posts and resources on Kate's page!Questions or a story you want to share? Leave a voicemail at Petparenthotline.com or join the Pet Parent Hotline Insiders Group.Support the showExpert Pet Advice for busy pet parents! Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Follow:

Is childbirth education really necessary? Why does your birth experience matter beyond having a "healthy baby"? Dr. Chris Stroud sits down with renowned childbirth educator and doula Hallie Greider from Birth Matters to discuss everything expecting parents need to know about birth planning, childbirth education, and preparing for labor. In This Episode:✅ Why your birth experience stays with you for 20+ years (and why "healthy baby" isn't enough)✅ The truth about hospital childbirth classes vs. independent education✅ How to use the BRAIN method for informed consent and better decision-making✅ Why EVERY family needs education—whether you're planning a natural birth, epidural, home birth, or C-section✅ The partner's crucial role in labor (and how to prepare emotionally, not just physically)✅ Understanding "pain with a purpose" and coping techniques that actually work✅ How to choose your birth team and who should (and shouldn't) be in the delivery room✅ What "labor land" means and why it matters for partners to understand✅ How to communicate with your care provider during labor✅ The difference between informing yourself and truly preparing for birth RESOURCES MENTIONED:Birth Matters: https://www.birthmatters.com/Penny Simkin research on birth memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKqPklpTDYEVBAC Facts https://vbacfacts.com/RELATED VIDEOS:All Things Breastfeeding with Hallie Greider https://youtu.be/IK8wJhUue-Y?si=F7-LpNkc1pPB5zk7How Birth Happens at Holy Family Birth Center https://youtu.be/KQnY1qbXw7E?si=AjLanqcyYSQSCGorFollow us: YouTube | Instagram | FacebookSchedule and appointment at Fertility and Midwifery Care Center.

We explore why marriage is not dating, why friendship beats chemistry for the long haul, and how discernment keeps couples from preventable heartbreak. Shellie R. Warren shares raw stories about porn, intimacy, birth, grief, and the everyday habits that make or break love.• putting healthy before happy as a marriage filter• friendship and lifestyle fit as the core of lasting unions• six months of premarital counseling focused on childhood and intimacy• grief, standards, and choosing not to settle• doula work, Black maternal health, and teen mom advocacy• radical transparency in writing about sex and mistakes• porn's programming effect and unrealistic expectations• preparation for first-time sex and compassionate education• values, purpose, family dynamics, and compatibility• improvement versus change and ending the parent-partner trap• discernment when mind, body, and spirit do not alignIf you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as wellSend us a textSupport the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalkTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

I recorded this episode to talk honestly about what building a six-figure doula business actually requires- beyond certifications, long hours, or trying to be everything to everyone.I share what shifted my own doula business and what I see consistently in doulas who build profitable, sustainable doula businesses: leadership in conversations, visibility that does the heavy lifting, and learning how to sell your services without feeling pushy or fake.This episode is a grounded look at why so many doulas feel stuck doing meaningful work without consistent income, and what changes when you lead differently.

Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura.Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! Laura's bestie (who's studying to become a birth doula) was with her during it all - to cheer her on, and to help her through the intense moments.Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!In this episode, she shares her journey to a positive, unmedicated vaginal delivery of a healthy baby boy!She tells us all about laboring at home and delivering in a birth center. She also shared how our birth course helped her have an empowered birth experience.Laura gets real with us and shares the nitty-gritty details of what a water birth includes. You won't hear this anywhere else.Plot twist: her best friend/Doula was the one who actually told her about Labor Nurse Mama and encouraged her to join one of the meet-and-greets we have.Helpful Timestamps:01:40 Pregnancy Journey and Joining the Birth Course03:04 Preparing for Birth and Community Support10:32 Labor Begins: Early Signs and Home Labor14:36 Transition to Birth Center and Water Birth22:41 Pain Management and Labor Experience24:07 The Role of the Partner25:26 Catching the Baby28:11 Post-Delivery Procedures31:27 Returning Home with the Newborn37:42 Reflections on the Birth ExperienceJoin the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth!Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse.

As 2025 comes to an end, guest host Dr. Sara Ailshire turns the tables and interviews Dr. Rebecca Dekker about the biggest childbirth trends, lessons, and breakthroughs of 2025, and what exciting changes are coming to EBB in 2026.   Together, Sara and Rebecca dive into the shifting landscape of birth: the unprecedented rise in labor inductions, how AI is complicating the search for evidence-based information, changes in doula access and Medicaid coverage, and how politics continues to shape pregnancy and postpartum care. They walk through the most impactful EBB research updates of the year—including new evidence on vitamin K, gestational diabetes testing, induction timing, big babies, and respectful maternity care—and reflect on the episodes that resonated most with our global community.   Rebecca also opens up about what she personally learned this year, including how unresolved childhood trauma impacted her own labor years ago, and how that insight is shaping her thinking about the emotional and spiritual dimensions of birth. Plus, Rebecca reveals a major new direction for Evidence Based Birth in 2026 that could transform hospital birth culture around the world and bring evidence-based care to thousands more families.   Want to provide input on EBB's new direction? Fill out this survey here!   (02:12) The #1 trend of 2025: inductions everywhere (03:50) How AI is reshaping (and complicating) birth information (07:51) Doula coverage, Medicaid changes, and fewer parents seeking childbirth education (11:55) Miscarriage care, politics, and the impact of Dobbs (13:42) Biggest EBB research updates: vitamin K, GDM, and more (21:40) The new Respectful Maternity Care handout (22:21) The new "big baby" trial and why it likely won't shift U.S. practice (25:37) The top five EBB podcast episodes of the year (32:58) Highlights from the 2025 EBB Conference & Summer School (41:22) How trauma shaped Rebecca's own labor (53:50) The big reveal: what's coming for EBB in 2026   Resources Vitamin K Signature Article (Updated 2025): ebbirth.com/vitamink Gestational Diabetes Signature Article (Updated): ebbirth.com/gdm Get the Respectful Maternity Care Free Handout: ebbirth.com/RMC Sign up for the Big Baby Signature Training for Pro Members: ebbirth.com/classes Get the My Doula Visit Workbook: ebbirth.com/doula-workbook/   Referenced EBB Episodes EBB 349 – An L & D Nurse's Advice for Advocating in the Birth Room with Trish Ware the Labor Nurse Mama EBB 357 – Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide EBB 377 – Medicaid Coverage for Doula Care with Amy Chen, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program EBB 352 – Calming Breathing Techniques for Pregnancy with Dr. Shilpa Babbar, Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist EBB 343 – Top Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Lowering the Risk of Cesarean EBB 347 - Updated Evidence on Vitamin K EBB 350 – Surviving a Long Antepartum Hospital Stay and Preparing for a Scheduled Cesarean with Krista DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate EBB 372 – Comfort Measures and a 41-Week Induction with Hopey Fink and Ben Levin, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates   EBB Doula Trainer Rewards Lorie Michaels, BirthPro Advanced Doula Training: birthpro.org Lorenda Lewis, Healing with Dignity: healingwithdignity.com Heather McCullough, HMBirth: hmbirth.com Heather Christine Struwe, Community Aware Birthworker: communityawarebirthworker.com Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau, Community Birth Companion: communitybirthcompanion.org Naima Beckles, For Your Birth: foryourbirth.com Leiko Hidaka, Leiko Hidaka: leikohidaka.com Ruth Kraft, Birth Professional International: birthprofessionalinternational.com Jennifer Anderson, Birth Fusion: birthfusion.com Chanté Perryman, Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge: babydreamsmc.com   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.    

In this year-end reflection, I'm sharing the doula-truths I didn't want to admit, but couldn't ignore anymore.This episode is about slowing down, exercising restraint, and making changes that feel uncomfortable but necessary to grow a sustainable doula business. I talk candidly about hiding in momentum, receiving hard feedback from my coach, and realizing that doing more was actually diluting my impact.You'll hear why I'm creating less content, launching less, narrowing my focus, offering deeper private support sooner than planned, and choosing rooms, and mentors, where expansion is normal.This isn't a strategy episode. It's a leadership one. A real one.If you're feeling called to simplify, refine, and trust yourself at a deeper level in your business, this conversation will land.And if you're ready for your next chapter to feel calmer, clearer, and more aligned, this episode is for you (and so is this podcast uplevel)!Also consider this your official invite to book a free Instagram bio audit so we can make sure your online presence reflects who you are now, not who you had to be before.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing pregnant mothers online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and reaching the mamas you're meant to serve!? ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE: Book Out Your Doula Calendar With These 3 Questions The Booked AF Doula Toolkit

168 Breaking Taboos: Talking About Death with Gabby Jimenez  In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Gabrielle Jimenez, a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, grief educator, and author. Gabby shares her journey from commercial real estate to nursing, witnessing nearly 2000 last breaths, and discusses the importance of human-centered care in hospice. The episode also covers the challenges and rewards of starting a nursing career later in life, the need for earlier hospice care, and supporting parents losing a child. Highlighting Gabby's intention to create a safe place through her Facebook community 'The Hospice Heart,' this episode emphasizes the critical role of compassion and education in end-of-life care. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:46 Meet Gabrielle Jimenez: Hospice Nurse and Doula 02:01 Gabrielle's Journey to Hospice Care 10:12 The Role of a Doula in End-of-Life Care 17:01 Challenges and Changes in Hospice Care 21:38 The Importance of Discussing Death and Dying 24:04 Celebrating Life and Death in New Orleans 24:37 Organizing Funeral Food 25:51 A Funny Story About My Dad's Funeral 27:20 Reflecting on My Mother's Death 29:13 Dealing with Family Drama During Funerals 32:12 Advice for Handling Grief and Family Dynamics 39:08 Supporting Parents Losing a Child 43:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  https://www.thehospiceheart.net/   If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)  If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

This week's BLBD podcast brings something a little different: it's story time! Listen this week to hear a few of my favorite sections and ideas from this beautiful book by Lisa Smartt, Words at the Threshold: What We Say as We're Nearing Death. As a linguist, she became interested in what people said as they neared the end of life – and not only the words, but the patterns and commonalities. I'll share what she learned and what she suggests for how you can "courageously and compassionately witness final words.”For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

In today's episode, we reconnect with Sarah and Lara of Dynamic Doulas, who last joined us in Episode 196: The Toughest Part of Being a Doula. Three years later, we tackle the conversation that is in fact the toughest part of being a doula: Supporting women through the loss of a baby at birth. Sarah and Lara return to talk to us about their recent experiences including when a baby dies or faces a severe adverse outcome. We move beyond business and birth plans and into the realities most childbirth education never mentions.We talk about a stillbirth at 38 weeks, a shoulder dystocia at 42 weeks, an ambulance transfer during a home birth, and what happens to the doula's mind and body afterward. We explore the ethical tension between educating clients toward physiological birth and supporting every decision they make, even when those decisions give the doula pause.We also look at the limits of “evidence-based” care, why risk can never be reduced to zero, how to think about induction at 42 weeks, big babies, shoulder dystocia, and continuous fetal monitoring without slipping into fear or blind trust in the system. For pregnant women and birth workers alike, this conversation examines responsibility, intuition, and the space between over-medicalized birth and simplistic reassurance.Sarah and Lara share how these losses changed their practice, how they now talk to clients about risk and responsibility, and what it truly means to “hold space” when the worst outcome occurs. We also talk about nervous system strain, how doulas know when they need a break from their work, and why no doula should have to process these experiences alone.For women who are pregnant, this episode offers perspective on how rare events are understood by the people supporting you, and how to stay rooted in your own values, intuition, and sense of responsibility. For birth professionals, we discuss burnout, secondary trauma, why partnership matters so much in this work, and how a strong professional doula partnership can make the difference between quitting and continuing onward with new clients after witnessing a client's loss.#196 | The Toughest Part of Being a Doula with the Dynamic Doulas of London, OntarioSend us a text Needed

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I'm joined by Deb Pocica, a postpartum doula who added sleep consulting to her business and saw an immediate shift in the way she could support families.In this episode, we talk about:• Why sleep consulting is the perfect complement to postpartum care• How sustainable systems can prevent burnout for doulas and sleep consultants• What expanding your services can mean for both your income and your energyThe truth is, postpartum care often ends right when families need continued guidance the most. Sleep consulting fills that gap. It extends support beyond the newborn phase, strengthens relationships, and positions you as a long term resource instead of a short term solution.If you are a doula or newborn care specialist thinking about how to grow, diversify, or prevent burnout in your business… this episode will give you a lot to think about.Links:Website: https://www.debpocica.com/If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

This birth story is such a beautiful reminder that preparation, prayer, and unwavering partner support can truly transform the labor experience. In this episode, Kaitlyn and her husband Kale share their faith-filled home birth journey — from unexpected pregnancy challenges and prenatal depression to the incredible moment Kale caught their baby in the birth tub.You'll hear the raw realities of third-trimester pain, mental health struggles, intentional birth prep as a couple, and the powerful role prayer played when their birth took an unexpected turn. This episode is packed with encouragement for moms preparing their bodies and minds for birth — and for dads learning how to show up with strength and confidence when it matters most.This was such a meaningful birth story to record, and I truly hope you absolutely love it.Here's some highlights from the episode: • Unexpected pregnancy symptoms and fears surrounding possible cholestasis • The reality of severe third-trimester pain and prenatal depression • How Kaitlyn chose a home birth and found the right midwife • How they prepared for labor together as a couple • What labor looked like from both the mom and dad perspective • Natural pain relief methods used during home labor • The moment Kale caught their baby • A delayed placenta and the powerful role prayer played • What it was like emotionally for both of them to experience a home birth • Their best advice for expectant moms and dads preparing for birthThis episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not just a physical experience — it's emotional, spiritual, relational, and transformational. Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or trying to figure out each of your roles during pregnancy and birth, this is the perfect episode for moms AND dads! ❤️ Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!