Podcasts about Doula

In this powerful episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Toni Curtis, the founder of Birthwise, to explore the profound loneliness and frustration that comes with being dismissed by the medical establishment. After suffering the tragic loss of her brother to a medical error and facing nearly two decades of "unexplained" infertility and chronic health struggles, Toni refused to accept the verdict that her body was a problem to be solved. Together, they discuss the transition from viewing the body as a collection of clinical parts to understanding it as a whole system requiring patience, curiosity, and somatic care. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt "small" in a doctor's office and is seeking a path toward reclaiming their autonomy and trusting their body's inherent wisdom. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What can mushrooms teach us about becoming better humans? How can doula work, in the literal and metaphorical senses, help us navigate the uncertainty of the near future? These are just two of the compelling questions we're exploring today alongside Madison Murphy Barney. Madison is a Two Spirit Shoshone sister, a doula, author, and a public-health storyteller. She holds a master's degree from Harvard's T. H. Chan School of Public Health and has become a sought-after voice, using storytelling as a tool for building more just and connected communities. In her new book, Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms, Madison makes the case that mushrooms – and the vast, unseen networks beneath them – have much to teach us about how to live. Themes like humility, adaptability, nourishment, creativity, protection, and even mystery become guides for rethinking how we relate to ourselves, to each other, and to the planet.In this conversation, Monica and Madison talk about mushrooms, ancestral wisdom, the power of embracing your weird, and what the natural world is trying to teach us about how to live together. Show NotesOur Ancestors Want Us To Be Mushrooms by Madison Murphy BarneyTerracotta (Substack)Madison Murphy Barney WebsiteBiophilic Solutions on Substack Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

What does it mean to guide someone through one of the most vulnerable moments of their life? What does it take to plan how bus riders get around? What’s it like to walk into restaurants looking for what others might miss?   We’re back with the latest stories from “At Work With,” our series where we interview people from different lines of work about what it’s like to do what they do. In this episode, we meet a doula supporting families through birth, a transit planner at TriMet, and a county health inspector making sure food is safe to eat.    We’re always open to new ideas for jobs that we can learn about next! If you’ve got a suggestion, email us at theevergreen@opb.org.  - For more episodes of The Evergreen, and to share your voice with us, visit our show page. Follow OPB on Instagram, and follow host Jenn Chávez too. You can sign up for OPB’s newsletters to get what you need in your inbox regularly.   Don’t forget to check out our many podcasts, which can be found on any of your favorite podcast apps:HushTimber Wars Season 2: Salmon WarsPolitics NowThink Out Loud And many more! Check out our full show list here.

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 6! In this episode I'm talking to you about the ways that our birth prep can actually sometimes cause MORE fear rather than less, mainly on social media, and how over preparing isn't necessarily helping. This is your permission slip to have a break and enjoy your pregnancy a little bit more. I also chat a little about how this effected me in my recent pregnancy.*FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠*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!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠ on insta

Tania Massouf est née et a grandi en Martinique jusqu'à ses 20 ans. Elle vient dans cet épisode nous parler de cet héritage puissant qu'est la Fanm potomitan : une figure emblématique de la communauté et du foyer familial dans les territoires créolophones (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haïti, Guyane).Tania nous dépeint la culture familiale dont elle est issue, basée sur la fanm potomitan. Cette dernière étant perçue comme le "pilier central", la colonne sur laquelle repose toute une structure, en l'occurrence la famille. C'est celle qui tient tout. Celle qui porte tout. Pour tout le monde.Tania nous décrit avec justesse cette force admirée qu'elle a incarnée mais aussi la charge silencieuse qu'elle a héritée à travers cette figure. Notamment au regard de ses conséquences négatives sur la santé mentale, à travers l'internalisation et les répercussions des stéréotypes de force et de résilience.C'est lorsque Tania est devenue mère qu'elle a pris conscience de ce poids. Une charge qu'elle a décidé de ne pas transmettre à ses trois enfants et qui lui a permis de sortir de cette figure de fanm potomitan.Tania, devenue mère, vous livre un échange fort et profond sur la maternité, le poids des non dits, mais aussi sur la liberté de rompre.Tania est Créatrice du Rituel du Bain Sensoriel ®, Doula et Fondatrice de l'organisme de formation : Etre femme et naitre maman. Elle est également la créatrice du Post-Partum tour.Je vous souhaite une belle écoute !-> Retrouvez les épisodes, les ressources et le journal sur mamelles.fr.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Doula trainings don't often teach a neurodivergent doula how to adapt. Especially when it comes to running a business or client interactions. They don't teach a system that already fits how your brain will run your business and interact with your clients and community. You either force yourself into someone else's, or you build your own from the ground up. Most doulas don't know what building their own adaptive system could even look like. The impact of masking through a client visit to the point your cheeks are sore from smiling. Back to back visits that left no time for rest and recovery. Navigating the emails, phone calls, consultations, client visits, the day to day of running a business and making sure that that you keep all the balls in the air.  What I built for myself was to ensure success. Systems for scheduling and follow-through. Boundaries around client interactions that let me show up consistently instead of running on willpower alone. Join me as I walk through what I built, why I built it, and what your own version might start with first.

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 5! This is a very special episode just for the birth partners, this episode is an overview of your role during pregnancy and birth to help you know what to expect and to how best support your partner as she prepares to/and does give birth. I hope this is incredibly helpful for you!Further resources to check out:-Polyvagal theory-Hiring a doula-Further episodes of my podcast: S1 EP2 (polyvagal theory),S1 EP3 (the stages of labour), S1 EP7 (creating a birth plan, listen to this one with your partner), S1 EP11 (birth rights), S2 EP1 (birth partner attributes)*FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠⁠*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!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠@thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠ on insta

After spending years supporting families as a doula, Nina Spears had witnessed birth in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. So when it came time to welcome her own babies into the world, she made a choice that surprised many: she chose to give birth at home. In this episode, Nina shares her own birth story, why home birth felt like the right path after years of witnessing birth in so many different settings, and what becoming a mother taught her that no amount of professional experience could. Our conversation then turns to the transition into motherhood. Drawing from decades of experience as a doula, childbirth educator, founder of The Baby Chick, and now author, Nina reflects on a pattern she's seen again and again: women often spend months preparing for labor, yet many still enter postpartum feeling emotionally overwhelmed and underprepared. We discuss: • What mothers commonly wish they had prioritized before birth and postpartum • The hidden mental load that often begins during pregnancy • How to choose a provider and birth setting that aligns with your values • Practical ways to prepare emotionally for the postpartum season Whether you're expecting your first baby or welcoming another, this conversation offers both a deeply personal birth story and practical wisdom for preparing not just for birth, but for the life-changing transition into motherhood. Nina also shares insights from her new book, The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy, a resource designed to help women feel informed, confident, and emotionally supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Find Nina @thebabychick and www.baby-chick.com If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 4! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, why context really matters and how to flip societies narrative of birth being an awful ordeal on its head. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠*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!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com⁠⁠@thedungareedoula⁠⁠ on insta

What if the thing that's making doula work feel unsustainable... isn't the births?What if it's the pressure to be everything for everyone?In this deeply honest conversation with veteran birth doula and mentor Evan from Big Cat Birth, we unpack the side of birth work that isn't talked about nearly enough: people-pleasing, burnout, boundaries, identity, and the uncomfortable truth that taking better care of yourself often makes you a better doula-not a less dedicated one.If you've ever questioned whether you can keep doing this work, felt guilty setting boundaries, or wondered if you're the only one struggling to find balance between serving families and protecting your own life, this episode will remind you that you're not alone.This isn't another conversation about "self-care."It's about building a doula career you actually want to keep.Because the birth world doesn't just need more doulas.It needs doulas who are still here ten years from now.Follow Evan on IG @bigcatbirthStruggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

Neram ist Interkulturelle Hebamme, Doula und Womb Health Consultant. In dieser Folge erzählt Neram von ihren insgesamt vier Geburten in Amsterdam und Bogotá. Ihr erster Sohn kommt im Krankenhaus zur Welt, ihre anderen drei Kinder zuhause. Bei ihrer jüngsten Tochter besteht in der Schwangerschaft der Verdacht auf Lippen-Kiefer-Gaumenspalte und in Absprache mit Ärzten und Hebammen entscheidet sich Neram trotzdem auch diesmal für eine Hausgeburt. Mehr zu Nerams Arbeit findest du auf ihrer Webseite oder bei Instagram. ***

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 3! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, and how to utilise this phrase as a conversation starter to get the most out of your pregnancy care. This episode talks A LOT about your birth rights so I get a lil passionate. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass*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!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com@thedungareedoula on insta

Do you know what Stillbirth is? A stillbirth is the death or loss of a baby before or during delivery. Both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, but they differ according to when the loss occurs. Today's guest experienced a stillbirth at 21 weeks followed by a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks.  She became pregnant again and experienced anxiety, had an upsetting birth experience with her son and developed postpartum depression.  Shanna Williams continued to grow her family by having another baby while her son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder at age 2.  During that birth she secured a doula and midwife in an attempt to have a home birth, but had to be transferred to hospital care due to preeclampsia.  Shanna focused on therapy work on maternal health and became a Doula and Lactation consultant to serve families in pregnancy and parenting after loss.  In this episode, she takes us back to that moment when she heard her son didn't have a heartbeat and what inspired her PhD studies focusing on Historical trauma, Black Maternal Health Outcomes and Pregnancy after loss. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, postpartum depression, pre-eclampisa, or any trauma during childbirth. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store or  ​Bookshop.org for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook

In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat sits down with Zach Achatz - a small-business owner, woodworker, pie maker, and dad of six-month-old boy-girl twins - for the conversation she wishes more dads would have: how partners actually show up. After navigating his wife's PCOS and a fertility journey that ended in a very big surprise (two little black dots on the ultrasound), Zach came ready to talk through every stage of the twin journey. The heart of it is advocacy - his wife fired all her providers by 36 weeks to get the vaginal twin birth she wanted, and they found their yes at U of M with baby A head down and baby B breech. From there it turns practical: dividing the labor by "who's fastest at what," home automation, honest talk about co-sleeping and sleep deprivation, the doula who steadied their birth, and Nat's north star for every papa bear who thinks they can jump in later - there is no jumping in later. You jump in now.   A QUICK SHOUTOUT

durée : 00:25:11 - Comment le partenaire peut-il trouver sa place et soutenir au mieux la mère et le bébé ? Préparation à l'accouchement, peau à peau, projet de naissance…Anne Christine Barbequot, Doula, a partagé avec vous conseils et expériences et outils pour une parentalité partagée. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

This week I share the story of one of my clients who charged $1,000 more to one sister than she charged the other... just six months apart.Same doula.Same service.Different price.And both women happily said yes.So what changed?It wasn't another certification.It wasn't dozens of additional births.It wasn't luck.It was the business behind the price.If you've ever wondered:When am I allowed to raise my rates?How do I know if I'm charging too much?Will women actually pay premium prices?Am I experienced enough?...this episode is going to challenge everything you've been taught about doula pricing.Because premium pricing isn't something you decide.It's something you build.And by the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why the number on your pricing guide is one of the last things a six-figure doula changes, not the first.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

Kim Holden, founder of Doula by Design and founding principal of SHoP Architects, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle to explore an unexpected question: How does the design of a space influence the way we heal? After helping build one of New York's leading architecture firms, Kim followed a deeply personal calling sparked by two transformative birth experiences. Today, she combines architecture, doula care, and maternal health advocacy to rethink how healthcare environments affect birth, healing, and human dignity. Through advocacy, education, collaborative teaching, and work with healthcare leaders, she is helping bridge the worlds of design and maternal health to create more compassionate systems of care. Originally drawn to Maine as a child, Kim now calls the state home, where she continues to connect design, healthcare, and community through her work. Join our conversation with Kim Holden today on Radio Maine. Be sure to subscribe to the channel for more conversations celebrating creativity and the human spirit.

As we celebrate the birth of Co-host Brett's new baby daughter Chloe Joy, Father Dave welcomes Catholic doula Mary Haseltine to discuss supporting mothers in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Mary is the founder of the website and app Made For This and the author of "Made for This: The Catholic Mother's Guide to Birth."

Do you really need a doula (and what do they actually do?)In this episode, Chelsea breaks down the practical, emotional, and relational role of a birth doula. You'll learn how doulas support labor, what they do not do, how much they commonly cost, when payment is usually due, and when hiring one may be especially helpful.Chelsea also explains the deeper reason doulas can matter: birth was never historically something couples were expected to navigate entirely alone. A doula can bring experienced, nonmedical support into the room while helping your partner feel more confident and less responsible for carrying everything.Inside this episode:• What a birth doula does• The difference between a doula, midwife, OB, and nurse• Common doula costs and payment timelines• When insurance, Medicaid, or HSA/FSA funds may apply• Situations where a doula may be especially useful• How doulas support both the birthing person and partner• Why a doula does not replace your partner• Questions to ask when interviewing a doula• Where to search for doulas in your area• How birth support can protect connection during a stressful experienceA doula cannot guarantee a certain kind of birth, but they can help you feel more informed, supported, and grounded as plans unfold.This episode also explores how preparing for birth is connected to preparing your relationship. Inside Prep for Us, expecting couples learn how to communicate under stress, clarify support needs, share responsibility, and enter parenthood as a stronger team.Check out the related blog post here (including an easy download of questions to ask when choosing a doula). www.postpartumtogether.com/blog/do-you-really-need-a-doula

What if the pain your child carries began not at their birth, but at yours?Josh Trent welcomes Eyla Cuenca, Birth Trauma Alchemist and Doula, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 825, to explore why birth trauma lives in the body for decades, how unprocessed grief silently passes from mother to child across generations, and why the moment a woman stops making someone else the villain in her birth story is the moment real healing finally begins.In This Episode, Eyla Cuenca Uncovers:(03:50) How Generational Baggage Shapes Birth(09:25) Unconscious Agreements in Child Birth(14:20) Men's Role in Child Birth(20:45) The Dogma Of Free Birth(27:00) The Alchemy of Birth and Trauma Healing(30:00) From Trauma to Peace, Power, and Wisdom(36:15) Readiness Is the Signal(41:40) Pain Shouldn't Be Part of The Body(48:55) The Dangers of Ultrasound(57:35) Receiving Is the Lesson(01:01:55) The Man's Daily Death and Rebirth(01:08:15) The Third Entity within a Sacred Union(01:13:10) Learning from Your Children

Have you ever looked back at a decision you made inside of your business and thought..."What was I thinking?"A few days ago, I shared a Reel about the "unhinged" things I did during the first year of my doula business, and the response was incredible. But what most people saw as impulsive or risky, I now see as the decisions that completely changed the trajectory of my life.But this episode isn't really about those decisions.It's about what they required of me.Because I've realized the biggest thing holding most doulas back isn't strategy...it's waiting until they feel confident enough to act.If you're stuck waiting for more experience, more certainty, or the "perfect time," this conversation is for you.What investing $8,000 in one room taught me about identity and growthWhy saying yes before you're ready can completely change your lifeThe real reason I launched before I felt preparedWhy I refused to choose between motherhood and building a successful businessThe mindset shift that helped me stop waiting for proof and start creating itReady to Build Your Own 10K Doula Month?If this episode challenged you to think bigger, don't stop here.Join me LIVE on July 21 for my free workshop:10K Doula Months Start This Summer: The 90-Day Six Figure Doula Revenue RoadmapI'll show you the exact framework I use to help doulas stop relying on referrals and start creating consistent, predictable revenue—without posting more, collecting more certifications, or waiting for the "right time."Register here now!Because by Labor Day, there will be two kinds of doulas:The ones still waiting...And the ones who decided this summer was the summer everything changed.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

Doula support for a c-section is one of the most misunderstood parts of what we do, and this episode is here to change that.In this episode, we're talking about what belly birth support actually looks like from the inside. Stephanie sits down with How2Mom client Lynley to walk through Betty's birth story, from induction leading to c-section, to the OR, to that first skin-to-skin moment. It's honest, it's warm, and it's a really good reminder that every birth deserves support, no matter how it unfolds.What you'll hear:Why having a doula in the OR meant Lynley's husband could be fully present instead of trying to play every role at onceWhat a family centered c-section actually looks like, including options most parents don't know to ask forHow a doula supports the nervous system during surgery, from explaining the tugging sensations to massage during the shakesWhat it felt like to go from induction to c-section, and why having a familiar face made all the difference when things moved fastWhy a belly birth doesn't have to mean trauma, and what it looks like when it feels empowering insteadLynley is a recipe developer and content creator at Fit Foodie Finds (fitfoodiefinds.com). Links for this episode:Birth doula services: https://www.how2mom.com/birth-doulaDigital Birth Affirmation Cards: https://www.how2mom.com/product/digital-birth-affirmation-cards/Fit Foodie Finds: https://fitfoodiefinds.comThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure  to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, StephanieLet's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

It's Thursday, July 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Gorman - Health Equity NOW Episode on Black Maternity Health in the DMV and Beyond

What if the word "coach" isn't big enough for what grief actually needs?In this conversation, Dina Bell-Laroche walks me through the journey that took her from a devastated 29-year-old — grieving her younger sister Tracy, who passed from a rare cancer while pregnant with her first child — to becoming one of the clearest voices in grief and loss literacy today. We talk about why she moved away from calling herself a "grief coach," what a grief doula actually does, and how a disconnected rotary phone in a garden in Japan became the inspiration for a project she's now bringing to a hospice near Ottawa.This one will change the way you think about "getting over" a loss — and about ranking your grief against anyone else's.About Dina Bell-LarocheDina Bell-Laroche is a Certified Thanatologist, grief doula, death educator, keynote speaker, and the author of Grief Unleashed: Moving from the Hole in Our Hearts to Whole-Hearted. Since her sister Tracy's passing in 2001, Dina has built classrooms in Nicaragua and Northern Ontario in Tracy's name, hosted dozens of Grief Cafés, and helped launch Ottawa's first Wind Phone. She writes The Grieving Place on Substack and works with individuals, families, and organizations — including elite athletes and executives — navigating grief and life-altering loss.Connect with Dina: Website: https://www.griefunleashed.ca/ Substack — The Grieving Place: https://dinabelllaroche.substack.com/ Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @griefunleashed Book: Grief Unleashed: Moving from the Hole in Our Hearts to Whole-HeartedIn this episode, we cover:The difference between chronos time and kairos time — and what STUGS (sudden temporary upsurges in grief) really areWhy Dina moved from "grief coach" to "grief doula," and what that shift meansDisenfranchised grief, and why sibling loss so often goes unacknowledgedWhy our culture ranks losses against each other — and why that hierarchy needs to goTalking to children honestly about deathThe story behind the Wind Phone, and Dina's new Wind Phone project at a hospice in OttawaWhat the Grief Companion Program actually looks likeWhat resonated with you? Have you ever felt like your grief wasn't "bad enough" to talk about? Drop a comment and let's talk about it.You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back. I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.https://grief2g The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15. Visit IANDS.org to register The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.  Visit IANDS.org to register Want to go deeper? My Substack is where I share solo essays on grief, consciousness, and continuing bonds — thoughts that don't always make it into the podcast. It's also home to a community of listeners who get it, because they're living it too. Free to subscribe. Find it at substack.com/grief2growth.Support the show

What if the thing standing between you and the doula business you want... isn't time...it's the story you're telling yourself?In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest mindset shifts I've made as both a mother and a business owner.We're talking about the guilt, the expectations, the pressure to "do it all," and why so many ambitious doulas unknowingly build businesses that compete with the life they're actually trying to create.I share the practical changes I've made to protect my time, create more presence with my son, and build a business that supports my family instead of stealing me away from it.If you've ever felt torn between being the mother you want to be and the entrepreneur you know you're capable of becoming, this conversation is for you.You just need a business designed to make both possible.✨ Ready to make this your breakthrough season?Join me LIVE for my free workshop, 10K Months Start This Summer, where I'll walk you through the exact 90-day roadmap to create more consistent inquiries, stronger consultations, and predictable revenue—without relying on referrals.Reserve your free seat here.By September, there will be two kinds of doulas:The ones hoping referrals pick back up......and the ones who spent the summer building the business that changed everything.I know which one I'm rooting for.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

On today's show, we hear that doula care was supposed to be covered by Medicaid in Arkansas starting in June, but administrative bottlenecks have prevented any doulas from being cleared to bill the state. Plus, as AI changes our world, we consider our long relationship with machines and our minds. Plus, Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn announces parental leave for city staff.

Marion hatte eine unkomplizierte Schwangerschaft, eine schöne Geburt und ein entspanntes Wochenbett. Diese Folge ist ein must-listen für alle, die hören wollen, wie einfach und freudvoll Geburt sein kann ***

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gosego Kotu-Rammopo, a doula, maternal health advocate, and birth justice activist, about doulas and their correlations with African and global indigenous birthing practices. She takes us through the holistic service doulas provide both birthing individuals and their families, empowering them with practical tools to be better support systems to birthing persons throughout pregnancy and postnatal phases, including postpartum depression. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja live on 702 weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if preparing for birth meant more than packing a hospital bag or creating the perfect birth plan?In this heartfelt episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Devlin Eck welcomes postpartum doula, childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and infant loss doula Marissa Mignone for a conversation about the deeper dimensions of birth preparation. After supporting families for over a decade, Marissa shares how becoming a mother transformed not only her personal experience of birth and postpartum, but also the way she supports others. Together, they explore how preparing the mind, heart, body, and community creates a foundation for navigating birth with greater trust, resilience, and openness.This episode offers thoughtful insights for expectant parents, birth workers, and anyone seeking a more holistic understanding of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.In this episode, you'll learn:Why birth preparation extends beyond the physical bodyHow emotional resilience supports the birth experienceThe importance of nervous system regulation during pregnancy and postpartumWhy community is essential for birth and healingHow surrender and trust can transform the unknownThe role of rituals, storytelling, and mindfulness in preparing for birthHow motherhood reshaped Marissa's work as a birth and postpartum doulaWhether you're preparing for your own birth, supporting growing families, or deepening your caregiving practice, this conversation offers gentle wisdom on embracing birth as a profound rite of passage.✨ Connect with Marissa Mignone and learn more about her offerings:Marissa is a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor based in Truckee, California, where she serves families throughout the surrounding Tahoe communities. Her love of birth began in childhood, and she has spent the past ten years honoring that calling by supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum window.After discovering the world of doula work in 2012, Marissa trained through Birthing From Within's Doula and Mentor program. She has since deepened her education with Jane Austin's Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Level 1 and 2 certifications, Spinning Babies workshops, Birth Story Listening, and an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula training with Sacred Window Studies. In 2024, she completed a miscarriage and infant loss doula certification through The Miscarriage Doula Collective.Her style is loving, compassionate, grounding, and dynamic. Marissa helps families understand their options, make empowered decisions, and find solutions in the moment, while also guiding partners and fathers in how to best support the birthing person. At the heart of her work is a simple devotion: to walk alongside parents, hold space through doubt and difficulty, and lovingly support each family through their unique journey into parenthood.You can learn more about Marissa's work at her website, www.mountainblessingsbirth.com-Begin your own journey into nourishment and postpartum wisdom:https://sacredwindowstudies.com/free-...-Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara's incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

I'm not changing who I am...but I'm finally getting crystal clear about who I'm here to serve.For a long time, I tried to create content for every doula. The brand-new doula. The side-hustle doula. The doula hoping referrals would eventually be enough.But I've realized that's not who I come alive coaching.In this episode, I'm sharing why I've narrowed my niche, the role money really plays in birth work, why I believe ambition and motherhood belong together, and why this podcast isn't for every doula anymore.If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more than "coffee money" from your business, or you've been told you're "too ambitious" for doula work, this conversation is for you.In This Episode You'll Hear:Why I've refined who this podcast is forMy perspective on money, impact, and legacy in birth workWhy I believe ambitious mothers are changing the future of the doula professionWho I'm no longer trying to serve—and whyThe movement I'm building for doulas who refuse to choose between motherhood and success***Register for My Free Live Workshop***If this episode resonated with you, I want to personally invite you to my free live workshop:10K Doula Months Start This Summer: The 90-Day Six Figure Doula Revenue RoadmapInside this workshop, I'll show you exactly how I help career-doulas stop relying on referrals and start creating predictable monthly revenue (without posting 24/7 or hoping inquiries magically appear).This is the roadmap to building a profitable, sustainable doula business before Labor DayBecause by the end of the summer, there will be two kinds of doulas:The ones hoping referrals pick back up......and the ones who quietly spent the summer building the business that changes everything.If you're ready to become the second woman, I'd love to have you there.Register now and save your seat.Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

"We are cultivating community to support moms Bump & Beyond!" In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are sitting down with the phenomenal Alexia Doumbouya (pronounced uh-LEK-see-uh DOOM-boy-yah). Alexia is the Founder and President of CocoLife (cocolife.black), an award-winning international speaker, certified Doula, and Childbirth Educator. With a Master's in Organizational Leadership and over 20 years of experience in Healthcare Administration and Public Health, Alexia is a true powerhouse and a leading voice in maternal health advocacy and doula workforce sustainability. Her life-changing work has been recognized by the CDC, March of Dimes, and CVS Health, and she has featured on major platforms including CNN, iHeart Media, and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Alexia's own path to motherhood with her two "Jr. Interns" (ages 14 and 6) was the catalyst for her life's work. Her eldest child was the exact reason she became a doula, and the heavy stories of maternal loss, mental health struggles, and obstetric systemic barriers she witnessed in her community became the driving force behind launching CocoLife. In this episode, Alexia shares how building a strong, faith-based village and growing in community allowed her to boldly walk into the purpose God called on her life. We discuss how she is actively bridging the gap between clinical healthcare and community-based doula support to save lives. In this episode, we discuss: Alexia's transition from public health administration to hands-on doula advocacy. How her 14-year-old inspired her to step into birth work. The birth of CocoLife and how it supports mothers from the "Bump & Beyond." The critical need for maternal health equity and sustainable doula workforces. The resources that keep her anchored, including Dr. Anita Phillips' The Garden Within, Dr. Cindy Trimm's Command Your Morning, and her indispensable village. If you are a birth worker, an advocate, or a mother looking to build a stronger village, Alexia's words will ignite your spirit and inspire you to walk boldly in your own calling. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store or  ​Bookshop.org for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level isn't a lack of talent, strategy, or opportunity...But your willingness to invest in yourself?In this episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal story about how my dad taught me the principles of investing from a young age, helping me build an investment portfolio long before I ever became an entrepreneur. Those lessons didn't just shape how I think about money- they shaped how I think about growth, leadership, business, and legacy.Over the last year alone, I've invested tens of thousands of dollars into coaching, mentorship, masterminds, conferences, and personal development. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why.We'll talk about:✨ The difference between spending money and making investments✨ Borrowed belief and why proximity matters✨ Accountability, hyper-focus, and faster decision-making✨ The logical business reasons to invest, including ROI and tax advantages✨ Why investing in yourself isn't just a business decision- it's a legacy decisionIf you've been sitting on the fence about your next investment, this episode may completely change the way you think about growth.Because the most expensive decision isn't always investing.Sometimes it's staying exactly where you are.Loved this episode and want to help fellow doulas find it?Take 3 minutes to leave a rating and a review- take a screenshot and DM the pic to me on IG @thelisavee or send it thru my website so I can gift you my Booked AF Toolkit ($197 value!).Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

Most conversations about unassisted birth focus on the family's autonomy and the right to choose. This episode looks at the doula's side of that conversation. A doula who says yes to supporting an unassisted birth is making an autonomous choice too. And most of them are saying yes without understanding the potential legal, professional, and personal consequences that may come with it. There is no universally safe version of saying yes. Intervening if something goes wrong, standing by, leaving, all of it carries consequences most doulas have never considered. And the safety net they depend on when a medical provider is present doesn't exist there. Both sides of this arrangement deserve to understand what they are agreeing to before anyone says yes. Join me as we open up the conversation about the doula's autonomy that the birth community has been missing.  

Sheletta chats with  Lisa L. Saul, MD, MBA, a maternal-fetal medicine physician executive, about the benefits of having a dula during your delivery and how it's now one of the new perks for patients who have UnitedHealthcare insurance.

Dr. Carole Keim takes listeners through one of the earliest and most important decisions in pregnancy: choosing the right support team. In this solo episode, she explains the differences between obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, and doulas, helping parents understand the unique role each plays during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Dr. Keim also walks through the typical timeline of prenatal visits, ultrasounds, testing, and vaccines, giving expectant parents a practical overview of what to expect from the first positive pregnancy test through delivery. With her warm and reassuring approach, Dr. Keim also explores what labor and birth are really like beyond what's often portrayed in movies. She discusses birth plans, labor support, cervical checks, fetal monitoring, inductions, C-sections, and postpartum healing, while emphasizing that every pregnancy and birth experience is different. Parents will come away with a clearer understanding of how to build a supportive birth team and how to prepare emotionally and physically for welcoming a new baby.  Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to OBs, midwives, and doulas 02:17 Pregnancy tests and scheduling the first prenatal appointment 03:35 The 8–12 week visit, ultrasounds, and viability checks 05:35 The 20-week anatomy scan and fetal development 07:53 Glucose tolerance testing and gestational diabetes screening 10:16 Vaccines during pregnancy: Tdap, flu, COVID, and RSV 12:29 Breech babies, turning procedures, and planned C-sections 14:58 Routine late pregnancy visits and induction discussions 16:15 Certified nurse midwives vs obstetricians 20:07 What doulas do during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum 24:23 Birth plans, labor positions, and creating a calming environment 27:13 Labor monitoring, cervical checks, and delivery interventions 31:59 Postpartum healing, recovery, and spacing pregnancies 35:23 Final thoughts and additional resources for parents __ How to choose an OB or midwife  OBs, family doctors, and midwives can deliver babies Group practices are pretty standard nowadays; meet your main doctor/midwife but also meet the team who might be delivering (either other people in the office or a laborist) Personality fit is a big deal Obstetricians and family doctors are medical doctors.  Their training involves 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of residency (12 years total). There are two types of midwives: lay midwives and CNMs. Lay midwives are those who have experience delivering low-risk babies out of the hospital, typically at home.  They have no certification or licensure requirements, and no formal medical training.  Home births with a lay midwife are by far the most dangerous and I have seen some bad outcomes and cannot ethically support them.  When I speak about midwives during this episode, I am not including lay midwives. CNMs are required to have a bachelor's degree in nursing (4 years of undergrad), then 2 years of graduate-level nurse midwife training (6 years total). The main differences are the knowledge base and the approach to care. Doctors Nurses OBs, family doctors, and midwives can see you during your pregnancy and can deliver babies vaginally. Only OBs can perform c sections and take care of high-risk pregnancies (moms under 18yrs or over 35 years, those with health conditions, those with prior c-section, twins/triplets Birth location OBs deliver in hospitals because it is the safest setting Midwives can deliver at hospitals, birth centers, and/or at home depending on the local regulations Timing of appointments   In the US, the number of weeks starts at the beginning of your last period, so when you miss a period and test you are 4 weeks pregnant Ovulation and fertilization happen at 2 weeks, so you aren't actually pregnant until then, but we are counting from LMP In the US, the due date is at 40 weeks In other countries they may count dates starting at conception/ovulation, so the due date is at 38 weeks Initial appt: 6-8 weeks or whenever you find out you're pregnant, whichever is later First trimester (until 12 weeks and 6 days): you'll be seen 2-3x; initial confirmation appt, 6-8 weeks for dating, 10-12 weeks for NIPT. Blood testing and urine testing for STIs, drugs, ultrasound for dates, hear heartbeat, NIPT (check out the genetics episode 503) Second trimester (13 0/7 to 27 6/7): appts about every other week, anatomy scan, testing for gestational diabetes, further genetic testing and/or ultrasounds if indicated. Third trimester (28-40 weeks): appointments every 2 weeks, then weekly starting at 38 weeks.  Check urine for protein (a sign of pre eclampsia) at each visit.  GBS screen.  RPR on admission to hospital. Postpartum: 2 weeks and 6 weeks High-risk pregnancies will be seen more often.  A pregnancy can become high risk at any time. Doula What they can do: emotional support, physical comfort during labor and delivery. What they can't do: anything medical, including deliver babies. Reasons you might want one: to keep you as comfortable as possible during labor; they can get you food/water/ice chips, rub your feet or neck if you want, call the nurse for you, crowd control, can articulate your preferences while you're in labor, possibly also attending to partner during delivery Reasons you might not want one: expense, privacy, not needed if you have a support person Birthing options / Birth plans Birth plans How you want your birth experience to be Birth is a very tenuous process and doesn't always go according to plan.  A birth plan is a nice outline of preferences, if you have any. If you are planning a vaginal delivery, keep in mind that your birth team has the main objective of having a healthy mom and baby.  If your provider says that something needs to change during labor or delivery, there is usually a medical safety reason for that change. Scheduled C-Sections Reasons you might be scheduled for a C-section: repeat, breech baby, twins/triplets, high risk for underlying medical conditions in you or the baby.  Scheduled C-sections typically have a shorter birth plan: music in the operating room one support person in there with you will the support person go with the baby or stay with mom when the C-section is over? Even if you're scheduled for a C-section, you might go into labor early and need an urgent or emergent C-section before the scheduled date. Scheduled inductions  Reasons you might be scheduled: post dates, pre eclampsia, gestational diabetes, specific high-risk pregnancy reasons There are a few ways to induce labor, including medication taken by mouth or placed in the vagina to help open the cervix, IV medication called pitocin which causes your uterus to contract, and placing something such as a stick that absorbs fluid and expands or a balloon that is placed by your provider in the cervix to help it open Less to plan, but the same as for vaginal delivery. Mixed evidence as to whether scheduled inductions are more or less likely to end in C-section Vaginal delivery If you fully go into labor naturally, meaning you have contractions every 3-5 minutes lasting 1 minute each and your water breaks, you may need no intervention at all. Areas to plan: People who will be there Environment: music, smells, lighting, etc Comfort measures / pain relief - birth ball, shower, tub, squat bar, etc Words to use or to avoid Position for labor/delivery Mirror during delivery Plans for the placenta Newborn procedures: skin to skin, eye drops, vitamin K, Hep B, circumcision, timing of first bath, breast/bottle/both Who is allowed after baby is born and how they will be notified Check out The Baby Manual on Amazon.  It will give you peace of mind when your new baby arrives.   __  Resources discussed in this episode: The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on Amazon The Baby Manual is also available on Amazon __ Contact Dr. Carole Keim MD Website: CaroleKeim.com Linktree TikTok Instagram   ---FullScriptUse this link to get 10% off and free shipping for orders over $50.HIRO DiapersUse code DRCAROLEKEIM for a discount at checkout. Click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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What if the reason mothers aren't hiring you has nothing to do with your pricing, your package, or your experience?For years, I believed that if a mother trusted me, she'd hire me.But after listening to hundreds of doula consultations and coaching doulas all over the world, I realized something surprising:The problem wasn't trust. The problem was clarity.In this episode, you'll learn✨ The difference between gathering information and creating transformation✨ The consultation mistake that keeps doulas hearing "I need to think about it"✨ How to help women move from uncertainty to clarity✨ The hidden cost of long, rapport-heavy consultations✨ What the best coaches, mentors, and therapists do differentlyIf you've ever left a consultation feeling frustrated...If you've ever wondered why women love you but still don't hire you...you need to tune in.

Ed Helms returns to discuss his new podcast “SNAFU with Ed Helms,” as well as the role of fortune and luck in the early days of his career. Bob Ducca stops by (unannounced, of course) with more tales of medical woe. Then, casting director, voice actor, and teacher Paulina does some impromptu coaching! Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigurecellar.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A doula business plan is something most doulas never think to create. Many assume it's for bigger businesses, investors, or bank loans. Truth is, it isn't. A business plan is the document that tells you whether your pricing makes sense, if the right clients can find you, and if what you're building will last. Without one, most doulas are making decisions without a solid business foundation to build on. This conversation covers the traditional business plan structure, but adapted for doula work, the financial reality of what this work actually pays, and the pattern of adding certifications to try and get more clients instead of fixing the foundation your doula business is built on. A solid business plan doesn't have to be complicated. But it does need to be honest. If you've been winging it, or you are ready to get started, this is where you start.

In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Maddie Rahlf, a twin mom of three girls, about the "double whammy" delivery - giving birth to one twin vaginally and the other by C-section in the very same hour. Maddie shares how her twins were a complete surprise - a natural, spontaneous twin conception with no twins in the family, discovered at her 12-week ultrasound - and how reading Nat's book helped her find solid ground once the shock wore off. Because Baby B had a marginal cord insertion and was measuring under the 10th percentile, Maddie's pregnancy included weekly maternal fetal medicine (MFM) monitoring and an induction at 36 weeks. Natalie and Maddie walk through the delivery almost minute by minute: an easy vaginal birth for Baby A after only a few pushes, Baby B flipping transverse the moment she had the womb to herself, the attempts to turn her, a cervix that closed back up, and the placenta concern that finally made a C-section the safest call. Then comes the twist - it was Baby A, the vaginally delivered twin, who ended up in the NICU on CPAP, while Baby B stayed right with mom. The conversation also gets into recovering from a vaginal birth and major abdominal surgery at the same time, the empowerment of being given the choice to try for a vaginal delivery, and Nat's "use your BRAIN" framework (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing) for making decisions in the moment. Maddie's biggest takeaway: if it happens, it happens - you figure it out one day at a time, and you'll have a pretty cool story to tell. This episode is a reassuring, myth-busting conversation for any twin parent who feels anxious about the possibility of a double whammy delivery. EPISODE THEMES

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I'm joined by The Doula Darcy, a business coach who specializes in supporting both doulas and sleep consultants.This conversation is all about PEOPLE SKILLS, something that often gets overlooked when we talk about building a business.In such a human-centered profession—where trust, empathy, and communication are at the core—how you connect with others can make or break your business. Whether you're talking to a tired parent, handling a tough conversation, or simply showing up online, the way you engage with people really matters.Darcy shares incredible insight into how bringing your full self into your business—your warmth, your emotional intelligence, your ability to truly listen—can help you grow in a way that feels authentic and aligned.If you've ever felt unsure about how to “sell” your services, or you're wondering what makes someone stand out in this space, this episode is for you.Links:Website: https://douladarcy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedouladarcy/Membership Program: https://douladarcy.com/my-doula-villageIf 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 episode of Moonbeaming is proudly sponsored by Clear Channels, the Moon Studio's upcoming newsletter and channeling course on May 30th and 31st. Learn more HERE What does it really mean to feel connected to yourself and the world around you? Today, Sarah sits down with CARE (they/them) an abolitionist somatic practitioner, educator, writer, and doula for a wide-ranging conversation on trauma, spirituality, intimacy, accountability, and the wisdom of the body. Together, they explore what it means to practice abolition in our most intimate relationships, how trauma lives between us, and why healing cannot happen in isolation. This episode is for anyone navigating conflict, longing for deeper connection, curious about somatics, or seeking new ways to think about healing, accountability, liberation, and embodiment. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: What somatics actually are and why the body holds memory How trauma lives in relationships The intersection of abolition, intimacy, spirituality, and healing Why conflict is necessary for collective liberation How the body protects us until we're ready to feel The difference between safety and comfort How power, pleasure, pain, and accountability shape our lives Why the body is kind CARE (they/them) is a light-skinned Black trans non-binary abolitionist somatic practitioner and educator, writer & doula who works on remembering embodied experiences of awe, connection, miracles & care. Their work blooms at the intersection of Black interiority, somatic memory, and queer intimacies. They are the creator of Liberation Practice Field, the first year-long communal program that explores the somatics of abolition and the Erotics of Liberation in which all teachers are Black and Brown (and a most of them queer and trans!) as well as The Ancestral Healing Tarot Deck. They write at the intersection of abolition, intimacy and conflict. eroticsofliberation.com | eroticsofliberation.substack.com | instagram.com/eroticsofliberation

In this episode, Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors sit down with Dr. Abby Jorgensen, sociologist, bereavement doula, and director of Haven Bereavement Doulas. They discuss the realities of perinatal loss, the need for grief-informed care, and why every birth professional should build bereavement support skills into their practice. The conversation covers how language, culture, and personal experience shape our approach to loss, what it means to truly support clients through devastating situations, and the practical tools doulas need to show up prepared. Whether you've faced loss in your own work or are just starting to think deeply about it, this episode offers honest, thoughtful guidance for sustainable, compassionate care.

Many neurodivergent people move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum feeling misunderstood and unsupported in healthcare settings that were not designed with their minds in mind. In this episode, doula and founder of Neurodivergent Birth Victoria White shares how her own later-in-life autism and ADHD diagnoses reshaped her understanding of her postpartum experiences and why many neurodivergent parents struggle in systems that often assume everyone processes in the same way. Learn about how sensory processing, communication, and executive functioning challenges can shape the perinatal experience for neurodivergent families and the small changes that can help neurodivergent people feel safer, more supported, and empowered. (04:30) The four support pillars of neurodivergent birth (10:11) How sleep deprivation impacts neurodivergent parents (12:02) Hormones, estrogen, ADHD, and postpartum changes (19:05) Barriers to adult diagnosis and self-identifying as neurodivergent (22:14) Strategies for sensory support, communication, and birth planning (25:50) Supporting executive functioning during pregnancy and postpartum (28:27) "Think neurodivergence first": what healthcare workers need to understand (30:33) Supporting neurodivergent partners during birth (31:31) Neurodivergence and cesarean birth experiences (36:53) Victoria's book Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters (38:27) Research groups, mental health resources, and the Neurodivergent Birth Podcast (39:22) Reasonable accommodations and disability protections in maternity care Resources Learn more about Neurodivergent Birth: ndbirth.com/ Get free, downloadable fact sheets and planning resources: ndbirth.com/downloads Listen to the Neurodivergent Birth podcast: ndbirth.com/podcast Maternity Autism Research Group: maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk/ PANDAS Foundation: pandasfoundation.org.uk/ 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.

What does excellent doula support actually look like- from pregnancy through postpartum? In this candid and practical conversation, Deb sits down with birth doula Taylor Lee Bello to explore what families should know when choosing a doula, what healthy communication and expectations look like during labor, and the often-overlooked support needed in the immediate postpartum period. Together, they unpack everything from interviewing doulas and identifying red flags to understanding why in-person prenatal visits, labor assessment skills, and postpartum follow-through matter so deeply. They also tackle important conversations around cesarean birth support, biomechanics of labor, and how doulas can provide grounded, responsive care that truly meets families where they are. Whether you're expecting a baby, considering hiring a doula, or are a doula yourself, this episode offers thoughtful insight into the values, skills, and support systems that can shape the birth experience. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and writer David Dastmalchian discusses his new graphic novel “Through,” as well as his experience appearing on a very special episode of television. Healthcare professional Didi announces the launch of an exciting new maternity experience. Finally, Lyle Vanity offers to find you a unique identity for your car. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigurecellar.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.