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Welcome to Doula Talk, where Doula Deb brings compassionate support and real talk to the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. Whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum recovery, soothing your newborn, or wondering if sleep will ever be part of your life again—this podcast has you covered. Join Doula Deb as she shares expert advice, heartfelt stories, and practical tips on everything from postpartum recovery and baby care to creating healthy sleep habits for your little one. With a ...
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Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make ...
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Ask the Doulas Podcast

Gold Coast Doulas

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Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consult ...
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MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere

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MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, I offer my services and support to ...
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New Orleans Doulas

Khayriyyah Cutno

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Audio blog of our latest blog posts. Learn more about childbirth, doula support, newborn care, and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noladoulas/support
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Yoga Birth Babies

Deb Flashenberg and Independent Podcast Network

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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Our TFMR Stories | Our decisions, our grief, real true parent stories

Sabrina Fletcher | Pregnancy Loss Doula supporting grieving parents

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Pregnancy loss grief support for parents who terminated a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. Real TFMR stories, decision support, and understanding in the isolation. Host Sabrina Fletcher is a TFMR loss mom & pregnancy loss doula who understands your choice and experience. Episodes include real TFMR parent stories + support from grief therapists & baby loss professionals. Facing a TFMR decision or grieving after, you'll find community here: Support & connection: https://www.thetfmrdoula.c ...
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My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about t ...
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Postpartum Prep Podcast

Motherbaby Wellbeing

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Pregnancy is just the beginning - but who’s helping you prepare for life after birth? The Postpartum Prep Podcast guides expecting and new moms into motherhood with confidence and support. Hosted by postpartum doula Ceridwen | https://motherbabywellbeing.com The podcast offers evidence-based insight and compassionate conversations on the journey from birth, through the fourth trimester, and beyond. Topics include: postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn sleep, maternal mental health, ide ...
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Fat And Pregnant

Michelle Mayefske

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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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The Fertility Doula

Healing Jar Remedies

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Welcome to The Fertility Doula! EVERY SATURDAY 8 PM EST www.healingjarremedies.com healingjarremedies.blogspot.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fertilitydoula/support
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Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast, where we break down the complex world of the NICU into clear, relatable insights for families and the professionals who support them. Hosted by Mary Farrelly—a certified NICU nurse, doula, and educator—this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the NICU with confidence and compassion. Whether you’re a doula looking to better support NICU families, a healthcare professional seeking deeper understanding, or a parent preparing for or living throug ...
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Hot+Brave

bebo mia inc

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Hosted by birth worker and activist Bianca Sprague from bebo mia Inc (https://bebomia.com/), Hot + Brave is like a hilarious conversation with your feisty friend who doesn’t give a f*ck. Brave stories, business support, hot topics and #truthbombs that will either balm your soul or light fire to your rage.
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This is me, honest, real & open sharing my thoughts, views & journey as a Doula ( birth support person ) Doula Educator & Wise Woman in her Empress era. Grateful I get to speak to Women I’ve held in Birth & supported during such an intimate rite of passage! Let’s talk real & share what needs to be shared! Gold Coast Queensland Australia
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The BeHerVillage Podcast

BeHerVillage, Inc.

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The BeHerVillage Podcast is where we talk about the real cost of having a baby and the support it takes to thrive. We’re not just talking about baby gear. We’re talking about maternity leave. Emotional labor. Identity shifts. Professional ambition. And the systems that either support or fail mothers during one of life’s most transformational seasons. Hosted by Kaitlin McGreyes, doula, mother, and founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for parents to get the funds they need for the support ...
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Welcome to the Sunshine Mama Podcast! Join host Melissa Mitchell, CEO of Sunshine Mama Doula Care, as she explores expert insights on maternal health, infant wellness, and family empowerment. Each episode delves into topics for new and expectant parents, including: - Postpartum care & recovery - Mental health support for mothers - Nutrition for pregnancy & breastfeeding - Infant care & development - Birth preparation & options As a certified doula, reiki master, and lactation professional, M ...
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Transformed by Birth

Britta Bushnell, PhD

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Transformed by Birth is a podcast that goes far beyond due dates and diaper bags. Hosted by Britta Bushnell, PhD, mythologist, award-winning childbirth educator, and author of Transformed by Birth, this show explores the profound rite of passage that is pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
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The With You at EveryStep Podcast is your go-to source for inspiring and informative stories about care for older adults, grief and healing, pregnancy, and parenting. Every episode is an opportunity to learn from professionals and individuals with lived experiences who offer unique insights. Whether you're a caregiver, a patient, or someone who wants to make a positive impact in your community, this podcast has something for you. Discover answers to your long-held curiosities or questions yo ...
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My name is Care Messer, I'm an entrepreneur, childbirth educator birth and postpartum doula and the mom of two girls. Birth stories begin before your baby is even conceived and we're here to talk about it. Join Ashley & I as we create discussions around connection, finding and using your voice and of course, birth stories! We will release an episode each week so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second!
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Seeing Death Clearly is a show that challenges you to think about your beliefs about death, dying, grief, and living life. I am your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach. As a death doula, I found through first-hand experience that the more I came to terms with my thoughts and feelings about death and dying, the more present I became in my everyday life and I hope to share that with you too, how you can live a better life by having a healthier relationship with death and ...
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Mom Seen

Allegra McBane

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Perinatal Professionals speak to one another about how moms can prepare for their pregnancy and postpartum experiences with practical guidance, informative conversations and words of support and encouragement. Led by Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Counselor, and Holistic Sleep Coach: Allegra McBane, owner of Mamatoto Wellness.
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The Death Doula Duo

Possibilities, Inc.

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The Death Doula Duo offers a unique exploration of life’s most profound transition, blending compassionate dialogue with practical insights as we navigate the journey of mortality. Join us as we share stories of resilience, acceptance, and beauty, embracing the circle of life with a fresh perspective
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Birth Story Podcast

Heidi Snyderburn

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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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A weekly chat about women's health from an expert in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. The podcast will feature patient stories, health advice and Dr.Lovely's own special take on mind, body and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Find out more at drlovely.expert.
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Welcome to the Project Transformation Podcast! My name is Valerie Lamour and I’m a Transformation Coach and Doula. I help women balance transforming their lifestyles and becoming their best selves with the joys of new parenthood. I help them find themselves again! On this show I will talk about experiencing a Lifestyle Transformation and everything involved in making a life you’re excited about while becoming the parent you want to be. I share my experiences and I bring on guests that will h ...
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The Labor Line is a real, unfiltered birth story podcast hosted by mom-to-be Emily, who was obsessed with birth long before her own was imminent. Every Tuesday, Emily sits down with her mom friends to hear honest, hilarious, and deeply human stories about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Whether it’s an emotional conversation about breastfeeding struggles, an epic one-push delivery, or a hilarious “wait, did that nurse just call my baby ugly?” moment, no detail is too raw, real, o ...
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The Insurance Doula

daniquemartin

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Welcome to the The Insurance Doula podcast, where amazing things happen for Moms & Dads. All your answers to questions about life insurance is here in this channel. You name it I got it covered. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danique0/support
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Discussing dying and death isn't typically a preferred topic. The thought of bringing it up can feel overwhelming. How do we share with those in our inner circle? The more we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, the more likely we are to share our thoughts about end of life choices. We would share our wishes, fears, and concerns about end of life by starting the conversation with our people. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love. We can empower others to do the same. Let' ...
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Welcome to Sacred Womb Doula: The Podcast — a soft and sacred space for Black mothers, birth workers, and spiritual seekers. Hosted by a trained (but divinely led) doula, this podcast explores the full journey of the womb — from pregnancy and postpartum to spiritual healing and ancestral connection. Each episode offers holistic support, hoodoo-rooted teachings, affirmations, stories, and real talk about what it means to birth, bleed, break, and bloom — in a world that often forgets the sacre ...
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The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast

Lisa Paladino CNM IBCLC

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Lisa Paladino discusses topics related to tongue tie and breastfeeding, from her unique perspective as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant with over 30 years of experience. If you are a parent looking for information beyond what google is telling you, or a professional who is curious to learn more than what you learned in school on this topic, this podcast is for you. A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be m ...
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Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical "pregnancy instruction manual". Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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The MomBaby Podcast

UNC Collaborative for Maternal & Infant Health

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The MomBaby Podcast explores critical topics in maternal health through conversations with experts and lived experiences. Each episode highlights important issues like recognizing maternal warning signs, coping with pregnancy complications, and more. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or a healthcare provider, The MomBaby Podcast offers valuable information to help ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Welcome to Brick By Brick — a real, honest space for new parents navigating the messy, beautiful, and sometimes really lonely early days of life with a newborn. If you’ve ever felt like you're supposed to “just know” how to do this: the feeding schedules, the sleep routines, the healing, the mental load, you’re not alone. Here, we talk about what actually happens after the baby arrives: the physical and emotional recovery, the middle-of-the-night Google spirals, and the quiet moments no one ...
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Our MBC Life

SHARE Cancer Support

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From SHARE Cancer Support this is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease, and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. So glad you’re here since no one should face MBC alone. New episodes available every other Monday and join us on the last Friday of the month for our Trailblazer series. Send your voice memos, ideas, and questions to [email protected] ...
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Are you sick of feeling like you can’t show up for yourself or your kids as the mom you want to be, due to exhaustion? Do you crave time alone to fill your own cup, but can’t get it due to your children not sleeping? Are you tired of feeling dysregulated, exhausted, and overstimulated? Are you ready to be a more present and patient mother? I am so thankful you’re here, mama. This podcast will help you find more rest, joy, and peace in motherhood, by getting your baby or young kiddo to start ...
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Having A Baby In China Podcast

Having A Baby In China

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Having a baby overseas can be scary. We're here to help! In the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Jacquelyn Carman (CBC, CBI) and Certified Birth Doula Ruth Greene (CD, CBI), share their hard-won wisdom and insights gained from personal experience and combined decades of coming alongside women and international couples during the pre- peri- and post-natal periods of their childbearing journeys while living in the People's Republic of China. Join Jacquelyn, Rut ...
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The Learning Project Network

Stephaine Courtney M.Ed

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The Learning Project podcast is a space where conversations about everyday life, education, and passion are shared. We are interested in learning about the human experience and how the problems and solutions are not as far as we think they are. It is through our conversations and our realness that we find ourselves having a-ha moment. As we say we want our conversations to be that chicken noodle soup kind of good...something that sticks to the bones and fills your soul. Join us in our next c ...
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This series is a reclamation. Of how we hold space. Of what makes us trustworthy. Of the body-led, relational, intuitive roots of our work as mother care providers. Whether you’re a coach, birthworker, doula, circle facilitator, or healer, if you support mothers, this podcast is for you. Inside: 🌀 9 essential practices to hold space with more depth, nervous system awareness, and integrity 🌀 The nuance you’ve been craving — language for the things you’ve felt but couldn’t name 🌀 Real talk on ...
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Welcome to Birth, Baby! Podcast, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan, a seasoned birth doula, childbirth educator, doula agency owner, and birth doula trainer from Austin, Texas. Episodes aim to give you invaluable insights and expert advice to help you navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, this podcast aims to empower families with the knowledge they need to make inform ...
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Doula Stories

Keelia Alder & Ajira Darch

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Ajira & Keelia use storytelling to encourage, inform, and love on doulas. Each episode features a story told from the doula's perspective, with tips and thoughts shared along the way. Learn more at doulastories.com
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In this episode, I sit down with doula, educator, and longtime friend Lori Bregman for a grounded and heartfelt conversation about birth as a rite of passage and the deeper role of the doula. Together, we explore how pregnancy and birth invite profound inner change, and how support rooted in presence, authenticity, and trust can shape not only the …
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Julia Jones talks with a Tucson-based doula about how she has shaped her practice around long-term care, supporting families not just in the first few weeks but for a year or more. She shares how her first client began as a baby shower gift, how she quickly set up her business and created a brand inspired by the desert, and how these extended relat…
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This week I’m joined by my new friend Kyla, who learned how to differentiate between what was in her control and what wasn’t early on in her motherhood journey. This distinction helped her achieve a positive, unmedicated hospital birth with the help of a doula, even through 12 hours of labor, 2 hours of pushing, and an episiotomy! Kyla truly loved …
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You're not alone if you have tough, scary, horrible thoughts after ending a wanted pregnancy, terminating a wanted pregnancy, having an abortion for medical reasons. When you've lost a baby in pregnancy after a horrible prenatal diagnosis, of course not all your thoughts are cheery and light. In this episode I talk about some hard thoughts you may …
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Sarah Healy is a certified sleep consultant who puts the health and wellness of babies first. And this fact is precisely why we invited her to be our guest on Fourth Trimester. Healthy family sleep is our topic, including key considerations around sleep training such as age, developmental factors, the unique needs of a given baby plus the unique ne…
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast, host Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, is joined by Olena Dobchansky, a clinician, educator, and leader in maternal and child health. With decades of experience guiding families and supporting nurses, Olena offers a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective on the current …
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Re-released episode, originally from 2023. Grief can be especially hard around the holidays and through the new year with expectations to be "joyful" and "cheerful." In this episode I answer questions from other TFMR parents in the community about getting through the holidays. You'll hear 4 main tips PLUS an explanation of "Grieving in 4D." This ep…
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In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Dr. Marlena Fejzo, a leading women’s health scientist and researcher. Dr. Fejzo is best known for discovering the first genes linked to uterine fibroids, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, and hyperemesis gravidarum, and has published extensively on diseases affecting women. She is an Assistant…
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This week, I’m joined by my friend Emma, who prepared for an unmedicated birth that actually didn’t come to fruition because her baby was breech. After trying everything in the Spinning Babies handbook, she decided to pivot and use the very same mental coping techniques that she had learned for her natural birth to prepare for an ultimately positiv…
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo practices, partnerships, collectives, and agencies. This episode is a valuable resource for families who are deciding which model of care best fits their n…
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In this eye opening episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Shanna Pearson, a world-renowned expert on adult ADHD with over 26 years of experience. For the woman who feels like the wheels are suddenly coming off the bus in midlife, this conversation is the explanation you've been searching for. Shanna cuts th…
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Send us a text In this end-of-year episode of Seeing Death Clearly, host Jill McClennen sits down with her husband Steven to reflect on three years of podcasting. As the year 2025 closes, they discuss personal and professional highlights, stoicism, aging, and emotional experiences with death and grief. They delve into broader societal issues like e…
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A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens immediately after your baby's birth. A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider. It is the process you go through to prepare for your desired birth experience. This process will lay the foundation for preparing you for scenarios …
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What if even the most medically-controlled births — like twin births — could unfold with sovereignty, intuition, and profound trust? In this week’s episode I sit down with Corina, a mother whose twin home birth defies every limiting narrative we’re told about safety, possibility, and what women are capable of. This conversation is a living testamen…
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In this conversation, Amy Volk, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, discusses the various types of lactation providers, their qualifications, and the importance of seeking support both prenatally and postnatally. She emphasizes the need for parents to recognize signs that may indicate the need for lactation support and the role of insuranc…
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Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant change- especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we will dive into what’s really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Devon Kuntzm…
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Sleep after the NICU is complicated — not just for babies, but for parents, too. Preemies have different developmental timelines, different sensory needs, and often, different medical journeys that shape how (and when) they sleep. Add in parental trauma, nighttime anxiety, and navigating life after the NICU, and sleep can feel like one of the harde…
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or postpartum. Whether you’re a partner wondering how a doula fits in, or a parent curious about building your birth and postpartum team, this episode wil…
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This week, I’m joined by my friend Lauren, whose epidural worked a little too well to the point that she broke her pubic bone without even realizing it! In this episode, Lauren walks us through her 3 pitocin & cervidil inductions and 2 failed inductions. She also experienced preeclampsia with all 3 of her pregnancies, but gradually learned how to m…
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In this episode, we explore early parenthood as both a practical learning curve and a quiet rite of passage. In conversation with longtime postpartum doula and baby wearing expert Laura Brown, we look at how everyday decisions like baby carriers, feeding support, and leaving the house often carry deeper questions about identity, safety, and the lon…
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In this lively and unfiltered gathering, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by her beloved "Meno Besties," hormone specialist Karen Martel and longevity expert Zora Benhamou. This is a candid conversation between three leading voices who've been in the menopause advocacy space long before it was trending. They tackle the frustrating realities women still f…
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In this conversation, Kaitlyn Scott, a labor and delivery nurse and birth photographer, shares her unique experiences of pregnancy, labor, and the transition to becoming a labor and delivery nurse. She discusses her personal journey of having two babies outside of the hospital, the importance of having a doula, and the empowering experience of home…
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Julia chats with Kathryn Stoneman, a postpartum doula who launched her business during COVID and later co-founded the Village Collective, a hub where 14 practitioners support women from preconception to postpartum. Kathryn shares her journey across Australia and the UK, the joys and challenges of running a multi-practitioner space, and her vision f…
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Doulas of the Roundtable wraps up season seven with a look back and a clear look ahead. In this episode, you hear our top ten most listened to episodes of all time and why these conversations continue to matter to doulas at every stage of practice. We also share an important update about the podcast. Eva will be stepping away from the show. We want…
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Send us a text In this episode, I welcome back Barbara Karnes to discuss the journey of transitioning from 'we' to 'me' after her husband Jack's death. Barbara shares heartfelt stories about her early days in hospice care, highlighting the value of understanding daily responsibilities and her experiences with end-of-life preparations, emphasizing t…
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It is completely normal to feel nervous about giving birth, especially with so many unknowns about how labor will unfold. Research shows that fear of birth can affect your experience, but you are not powerless against it. In this episode, you will learn how to identify what is driving your anxiety, filter out unhelpful influences, and use simple, e…
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Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Twin Home birth in Maine - *after the new 2020 Midwifery Licensure Laws and Restrictions Twin reveal at ten weeks and immediate loss of her dream home birth being supported by her loving mid…
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Learn what Nutritional Psychiatry is and how it supports a healthy fourth trimester. Esther and Sarah have a great conversation with holistic health educator Celeste Brinkerhoff about micronutrients, genetics and tools that help people improve their mental health. As Celeste reminds us, “Prevention is everything. If both parents strengthen their nu…
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Sammi and I continue sharing the biggest lessons we learned as brand-new parents, especially during those first intense weeks after birth. We talk about feeding choices and how we used formula as a tool to help everyone get extra sleep, how to take advantage of lactation consultants early, and what to expect with cluster feeding and sleep regressio…
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Bedtime with toddlers can feel like a hostage negotiation: 47 requests for water, endless “one more story!” pleas, and a mama who is completely touched out and frustrated by 8:30 pm. In this episode, I’m breaking down why bedtime is so hard for toddlers (it’s not just “defiance”) and walking you through 3 gentle, Christ centered boundaries that mak…
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Send us a text In this episode Alannah shares her first three birth stories—one traumatic hospital birth marked by separation and silence, a fast unmedicated second that rebuilt trust, and a pandemic‑era third where advocacy met policy. The theme is voice: consent, clear communication, and support change outcomes and memories. • membrane sweep at 4…
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In this episode of Tongue Tie Experts, IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife Lisa Paladino shares two real-life case studies that uncover the most common - and most misunderstood - breastfeeding challenges. Learn how to recognize the signs of tongue tie, why maternal pain should never be ignored, and what truly needs to happen before and after a tongue…
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Welcome back to part two with more education prep on things to think about for Postpartum. Today with Dr. Morgan, we're diving deep into a few things people miss when planning for postpartum life. We're covering the reality of hormone shifts, breastfeeding challenges, and mental health issues like baby blues and postpartum anxiety. She does not mis…
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Artificial External Life Support is a combination of medical interventions implemented when a person is unable to breathe on their own or when the heart cannot pump blood on its own, or organs need support to function. These interventions are referred to as Life Support and they have their place in medical care. Today I explain why it's so importan…
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There are so many myths about the NICU and while most come from a place of love, they can leave families feeling confused, unprepared, or even ashamed for not matching someone else’s expectations. In this episode, I’m breaking down the top 5 NICU myths I hear most often, including big ones like “all NICU babies are preemies,” “NICU babies can’t be …
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There are many things that can happen during pregnancy and birth that might feel embarrassing in other settings, but are normal parts of having a baby. The possibility of pooping during labor is one of these topics. This episode addresses a listener's questions about how common this really is and why it occurs. You will learn whether there's anythi…
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At first glance, the title might make you think parenting in the digital age sounds overwhelming. But what if technology could actually support today’s parents instead of adding stress? In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Sarah Trott. Sarah is the creator and host of The Fourth Trimester Podcast and founder of HelloGaia Parentin…
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Send us a text Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one? In this solo episode, host Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores whether firsthand experience receiving doula support shapes empathy, perspective, and practice. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on what makes a doula truly great, exploring the combination of lived experien…
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