Best Empowered Birthwork Podcasts (2026)

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12. Empowering High-Risk Pregnancies Through Advocacy and Support 48:20

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Send us a text If you’ve ever been told to “just trust the doctors” during a high-risk pregnancy… and then left an appointment more confused, anxious, or flat-out dismissed—you are so not alone. High-risk doesn’t mean helpless. And in this episode, we’re breaking down how real advocacy can change the game when the stakes are high. I'm joined by Jes…

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11. How Will I Know If I’m in Labor? (Here’s What to Actually Look For) 21:51

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Send us a text If you’ve ever laid in bed wondering “Is this it?” or stressed about whether you’ll actually know when you’re in labor—you’re not alone. That “you’ll just know” advice? Not helpful. In this episode, we’re breaking down what early labor actually feels like, how contractions change as things progress, and why you don’t need to obsess o…

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10. Sushi, Fentanyl, and Other Birth “Rules” That Are Completely Backwards 9:32

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are warned about sushi but not fentanyl during labor? In this episode, we will cover: 🔹 The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely rooted in actual evidence... 🔹 Why deli meat is demonized while synthetic opioids are casually offered during birth... 🔹 How to question birth rules th…

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9. Five Unnecessary Hospital Interventions You Can Decline (And Why) 15:48

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why so many hospital birth protocols include interventions that don’t actually improve outcomes? In this episode, we will cover: The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely necessary—and how they often lead to more interventions... Why saying no to things like continuous monitoring or coached pushing …

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8. Why You Need a Doula (Even If You Think You Don’t) 10:28

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Send us a text We’ve all heard it— “Oh, I don’t need a doula. My husband will be there.” or “I’m getting an epidural, so I won’t even need support.” But here’s the truth—birth is unpredictable. And no matter how much you prepare, things can shift. Having a doula isn’t about whether or not you can do it alone—it’s about how much better it can be wit…

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7. If Hospitals Are So Safe, Why Do Homebirths Have Better Outcomes? 11:16

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “safest” option when the actual numbers tell a different story? We’ve all heard it—“Hospitals are the safest place to have a baby.” It’s what providers tell you, what family members repeat, what well-meaning friends assume when they hear the word homebirth. But when you actu…

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6. How to Avoid Burnout After Births with Interventions 17:55

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Send us a text Have you ever walked out of a birth feeling absolutely wrecked—not just physically, but emotionally? If you’ve ever supported a birth with more interventions than your client wanted, dealt with dismissive providers, or walked away questioning whether you did enough, this episode is for you. Intervention-heavy births hit differently, …

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5. How to Stop Hustling for Clients and Start Attracting the Right Ones 24:39

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why you’re doing all the things—posting on Instagram, answering DMs, offering discounts—yet still struggling to book the right clients? If you’re constantly chasing clients, saying yes out of desperation, or over-delivering just to prove your worth, this episode is for you. Because the truth is—hustling harder …

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4. How to Avoid Doula Burnout by Saying No 10:27

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if saying yes to everything is the reason you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout? If you’re constantly caving to last-minute requests, answering messages at all hours, or afraid to say no to potential clients, this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode, we dive into the follo…

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3. Why Comparing Yourself to Other Doulas is Killing Your Business Growth 11:29

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re just trying to keep up? You scroll through Instagram, see another doula fully booked or raising their rates, and suddenly you’re questioning everything—your prices, your skills, maybe even why you’re trying in the first place. If that sounds familiar, this episode …

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2. Why Overloading Your Doula Packages Is Hurting Your Doula Business (And How to Fix It) 12:24

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if cramming too much into your doula packages is the reason you’re feeling drained and your business isn’t thriving? If you’re ready to simplify your packages, attract ideal clients, and charge what you’re worth without overloading your offerings, grab your notebook—this episode is a must-listen. In this episod…

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1. Why Taking Every Client Is Killing Your Doula Business (And How to Stop) 13:01

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if saying “yes” to every client is the reason you’re stuck in burnout and struggling to build a sustainable doula business? If you're ready to stop running yourself into the ground and start creating a business that works for YOU, grab your notebook, because this episode is a game-changer. In this episode, we d…

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Birth Magic: Hugo's Pain-Free, Pleasurable Freebirth with Tahnee and Mason Taylor 1:40:01

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Hi everyone! The Body of Wisdom podcast is back, this time for a very special episode! In this episode, I'm opening up about a journey that's personal, raw, and life-affirming—our recent pain-free, pleasurable freebirth experience and the profound insights that came with it. Joined by my husband Mason, we're diving into what it's been like navigati…

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The Evolution of Emmie Rae: The Daily Rest Studio Founder on Learning to Take Exquisite Care Through Rest 1:15:02

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In this captivating episode of the Body of Wisdom podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Emmie Rae from The Daily Rest. Emmie is a passionate advocate for rest practices like restorative and yin yoga, and she runs the popular The Daily Rest Studio where she shares these practices along with workshops on topics like Human Design and Soft Business. Em…

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Self-Healing Through the Taoist Arts with Sarina Stone 1:07:35

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Welcome back to the Body of Wisdom podcast! In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Sarina Stone, an internationally renowned Medical Chi Kung (Qigong) instructor, abdominal massage (chi nei tsang) expert, natural health advocate, and author of seven books (as well as the host of Mantak Chia's podcast!). Sarina shares her incredible journey f…

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Oni Blecher: Crafting Sacred Pathways in Body- and Birth-work, Community Care and Conscious Sisterhooder: Bridging Birthwork, Celebrating the Sisterhood, Healing Bodywork, and Community Care 1:38:10

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In this captivating episode of the "Body of Wisdom" podcast, we delve into the incredible world of Oni Blecher—a dynamic force in the realms of birthwork, the healing and creative arts, and community advocacy. Oni's expertise encompasses Visionary Craniosacral work, Arvigo® Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy, myofascial release, and visceral ost…

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Unlocking the Wisdom Within The Mother: Angela Jessup on Kinesiology and Empowering Women's Healing Journeys 1:22:10

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My friend and wise woman Angela (Ange) Jessup joins me on the podcast today to speak about all things holistic kinesiology. Ange and I met on the Four Season's Journey with Jane Hardwicke Collings and The School of Shamanic Womancraft, and quickly bonded over all things babies (we both had newborns), yoga, and the multidimensional aspects of life! …

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Uma Dinsmore-Tuli on Embracing Post-Lineage Yoga and Reconnecting with Yoga's Feminine, Indigenous Source 1:38:34

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In this episode, I was both privileged to sit with, and deeply inspired by, my guest, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD. Uma is the author of Yoni Shakti, as well as many other books, and her work, along with Vicki Noble's, set something alight in me. As I read her book, I saw written in plain and clear language what my body-heart-mind had always known: there…

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Jody Vassallo: Traversing the Transformative Path of Life, Yoga, Food and Menopause 2:09:51

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In this episode of the Body of Wisdom podcast, I had the immense pleasure of diving deep into conversation with Jody Vassallo. Jody is a beloved expert in Ayurveda, Ki and yin yoga and holistic health, and she is the creator of the Insta-famous black sesame cake! Jody has a poignant life story that deeply informs her compassionate and insightful ap…

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Becoming Fully Self-Responsible with Camille Julia - Relationship and Life as a Mirror for Self-Growth 1:45:21

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In this episode of the Body of Wisdom podcast, I had the immense pleasure of diving deep into conversation with Camille Julia, a women's mentor, embracer of life, and personal development enthusiast with a fascinating life story and a beautifully nuanced approach to her work. Camille's journey of self-responsibility and authenticity, coupled with h…

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Jules Ferrari's Golden Nature: Astrology, Embodiment, and Practical Spirituality with Tahnee Taylor 1:31:17

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In this episode of the Body of Wisdom podcast, I had the immense pleasure of diving deep into conversation with Jules Ferrari. Jules is an astrologer (and aesthete!) with a captivating life story and a beautifully nuanced approach to her work (you might follow her visually stunning and equally educational astrology IG @golden__nature). Jules's uniq…

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Grounded Wisdom: A Conversation with Dani Wolff on Natural Building, Permaculture, and Conscious Communities 1:26:06

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In this episode of Body of Wisdom, we meet Dani Wolff and she takes us through her fascinating life as a legit pioneer in earth building and natural building design, permaculture, and conscious community creation, all the way through to her more recent work with Byron Bay-based pregnancy/gardening group Earthed to Birth and as a doula. We cover all…

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Wild Mothering Through All Seasons of Motherhood with Tami Lynn Kent 1:01:48

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In this episode of the "Body of Wisdom" podcast, host Tahnee Taylor chats with Tammy Lynn Kent, author, mother, body-mind practitioner and the creator of Holistic Pelic Care™. Tammy shares insights from her extensive experience as a physiotherapist and discusses her approach to integrating subtle energetic understandings into her work with women. T…

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Tarot, Coherence and Truth with True North Witch Sophia Palmer 1:31:29

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In Body of Wisdom's inaugural episode, Tahnee chats to Sophia Palmer, True North Witch. Sophia is a tarot reader, psychic medium, astrologer and flower essence alchemist with a gift for teaching and truth-telling. Tahnee and Sophia talk about: intuition and learning to hear your inner voice how Tarot works and how we can learn to work with it energ…

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Body of Wisdom Introduction 6:24

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In this episode, Tahnee Taylor explores the origins of the Body of Wisdom podcast, shares a little bit about her work and explains the format of the new podcast. Website: www.tahneetaylor.com Instagram: @tahneeyogaBy Tahnee Taylor

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Dearest Doula Podcast S2Ep08: 'Doula Self Care' Featuring Ursula Sabia Sukinik 25:02

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 08: 'Doula Self Care' Featuring Ursula Sabia Sukinik In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are talking about the five domains of health and how to build a doula self care toolkit with fellow birth worker Ursula Sabia Sukinik. Listen in today to learn more! Ursula Sabia Sukinik is not only a certified chil…

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 07: "Honor Yourself First" Featuring Jo Anne Lindberg 59:45

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 07: "Honor Yourself First" Featuring Jo Anne Lindberg In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are following the journey of fellow birth worker and repeat guest Jo Anne Lindberg. Listen in today to learn more! Jo Anne Lindberg has been in private practice since 1999, practicing Ohashiatsu bodywork & Asian me…

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2 Episode 06: 'The Art & Science of Infant Sleep' Featuring Brandie Hadfield, Natasha Marchand, and Bianca Sprague 19:24

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2 Episode 06: 'The Art & Science of Infant Sleep' Featuring Brandie Hadfield, Natasha Marchand, and Bianca Sprague In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are learning all about infant sleep with this fabulous trio of birth workers. Listen in today to learn more! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestd…

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Dearest Doula Podcast S2 Ep. 05: "Don't Go Solo, Make Your Networks!' Ft. Birth Doula Jessica Potter 46:05

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2 Episode 05: "Don't Go Solo, Make Your Networks!' Ft. Birth Doula Jessica Potter In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are following the journey of fellow birth worker Jessica Potter. Listen in today to learn more! Jessica Potter is a CAPPA trained Labor Doula and childbirth educator, Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula, and o…

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S2, Episode 04: "Just work hard and don't give up!" Featuring Christine Golcher 21:36

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 04: "Just work hard and don't give up!" Featuring Christine Golcher In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are following the journey of fellow birth worker Christine Golcher Listen in today to learn more! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/christinegolcher Have you connected wi…

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 03: "Find what inspires you...grab it and don't let go!" Featuring Jessie Maher 31:52

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 03: "Find what inspires you...grab it and don't let go!" Featuring Jessie Maher In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of fellow newborn mother and birth worker Jessie Maher! Listen in today to learn more! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/…

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 02: "Never underestimate the impact you can have!" Featuring Natalie Bailey 33:13

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Dearest Doula Podcast Season 2, Episode 02: "Never underestimate the impact you can have!" Featuring Natalie Bailey In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of fellow birth worker Natalie Bailey! Listen in today to learn more! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/nataliebailey Have yo…

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Season 2, Ep. 01: "Keep Doing What You're Doing" Featuring Renee Basham 21:33

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Season 2, Ep. 01: "Keep Doing What You're Doing" Featuring Renee Basham We are back, and incredibly excited to share our most recent interview with you! Our Season 2 Episode 1 guest is Renee Basham, and she is doing great things for the birth community. Listen in today to learn more! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/r…

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Ep. 117: Season 1 Finale ft. Nathalie Saenz 3:46

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Ep. 117: Season 1 Finale We are wrapping up this season of Dearest Doula with some exciting news, big thanks, and special requests! Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/season1finale Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DearestDoula Twitter: h…

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Ep. 116: "Don't be afraid to ask for help!" Featuring Vanessa Mendez 34:08

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Ep. 116: "Don't be afraid to ask for help!" Featuring Vanessa Mendez In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of birth photographer Vanessa Mendez! Vanessa is a Doula & Birth Photographer, as well as the owner of Vanessa Mendez Photography & Birth Services, currently serving clients in the San Antonio Metro are…

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Ep. 115: "Make Sure You Focus on Yourself!" Featuring Natasha Longridge 32:51

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Ep. 114: "Make Sure You Focus on Yourself!" Featuring Natasha Longridge In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of birth doula Natasha Longridge! Natasha is a Birth doula and Placenta encapsulation specialist, as well as the owner of SuperMomma Doula Services & Placenta Encapsulation, currently serving clients…

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Ep. 114: "Surround Yourself with People Who Are Smarter Than You!" Featuring Ashley Medley 41:13

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Ep. 114: "Surround Yourself with People Who Are Smarter Than You!" Featuring Ashley Medley In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of full spectrum doula Ashley Medley! Ashley Medley is a birth doula, and offers full spectrum doula care, serving women in the Washington DC Metro area. For links to the resources…

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Ep. 113: "You have something to bring to the table that nobody else can!" Featuring Maca Ramos 29:04

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Ep. 113: "You have something to bring to the table that nobody else can!" Featuring Maca Ramos In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of newcomer Maca Ramos! Maca Ramos is a Holy Yoga instructor, an independent distributor of Advocare Health and Wellness, and a new birth worker, currently serving clients in t…

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Ep. 112: "Believe in the Powerful Positive Aspects of What You Do!" Featuring Carmen Oates 50:32

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Ep. 112: "Believe in the Powerful Positive Aspects of What You Do!" Featuring Carmen Oates In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are sharing the birth worker journey of fellow birth doula Carmen Oates! Carmen Oates is a DONA certified birth doula, Rebozo certified, and Hypnobabies trained. Carmen is a member of The Capital City Doula Collective…

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Ep. 111: 'History and Benefits of Shiatsu' Featuring Jo Anne Lindberg 39:35

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Ep. 111: 'History and Benefits of Shiatsu' Featuring Jo Anne Lindberg In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are learning about the rich history and benefits of Shiatsu with fellow birth worker Jo Anne Lindberg! Jo Anne Lindberg has been in private practice since 1999, practicing Ohashiatsu bodywork & Asian medicine based on the five element the…

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Ep. 110: 'Follow Your Intuition!' Featuring Devon Clement 35:48

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Ep. 110: "Follow Your Intuition!" Featuring Devon Clement In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are chatting with Devon Clement! Devon Clement is a postpartum doula, parenting guide, and baby sleep coach. She is also the owner of 'Mama's Best Friend', currently serving clients in the New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia areas. For links to th…

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Ep. 109: 'Full Spectrum Doula Care: Providing Compassionate Care to Abortion Clients' Featuring Ashley Medley & Sarah Gillooly 34:47

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Ep. 109: 'Full Spectrum Doula Care: Providing Compassionate Care to Abortion Clients' Featuring Ashley Medley & Sarah Gillooly **Trigger Warning** In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are learning about how to provide compassionate care and support for clients who are choosing abortion. We are joined in this episode by fellow birth workers Ash…

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Ep. 108: "We All Have Within Us the Choice and the Ability To Choose and Receive" Featuring Marnie McKnight-Favell 39:23

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Ep. 108: "We All Have Within Us the Choice and the Ability To Choose and Receive" Featuring Marnie McKnight-Favell In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are excited to announce the return of our previous guest-fellow birth worker and healer Marnie McKnight Favell! Marnie operates a holistic wellness practice that offers homeopathic consultation…

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Ep. 107: 'Providing Compassionate Care for Clients Experiencing Birth Trauma' Featuring Marnie McKnight-Favell 41:40

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Ep. 107: 'Providing Compassionate Care for Clients Experiencing Birth Trauma' Featuring Marnie McKnight-Favell I n this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are learning about birth trauma, and how to provide compassionate care and support for clients who are working through trauma. We are honored to have fellow birth worker and healer Marnie McKnight…

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Ep. 106: "One bite at a time...Eventually you're going to get there!" Featuring Devon Mullins 40:18

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Ep. 106: "One bite at a time…Eventually you're going to get there!" Featuring Devon Mullins In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are interviewing birth worker extraordinaire Devon Mullins! Devon is a birth and postpartum doula, a childbirth educator , Certified Lactation Counselor, belly binding specialist, and birth photographer. Devon is the…

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Ep. 105: 'Birth Worker Websites- What You Need to Know!' Ft. Sarah Juliusson, the 'Website Doula' / ?Birth Worker Websites- What you need to know? Featuring?Sarah Juliusson, the 'Website Doula' / ?Birth ... 35:36

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Ep. 105: 'Birth Worker Websites- What you need to know' Featuring Sarah Juliusson, the 'Website Doula' In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are discussing birth worker websites- major pitfalls, Do's & Don'ts, plus so much more with fellow birth worker and website designer Sarah Juliusson! Sarah is a retired Doula & Childbirth Educator, and the…

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Ep. 104: "Every contribution to every person helps...one person and one problem is meaningful enough" Featuring Brittany Rand 45:44

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Ep. 104: "Every contribution to every person helps…one person and one problem is meaningful enough" Featuring Brittany Rand In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are featuring my good friend and fellow doula Brittany Rand! Brittany is a birth doula, pre-certified childbirth educator, and cloth diaper consultant. She is also the owner of Candlel…

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Ep. 103: 'Childbirth International Philosophy & Training' Featuring Kristie Ellison 37:08

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Ep. 103: 'Childbirth International Philosophy & Training' Featuring Kristie Ellison In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are discussing the 'Childbirth International' philosophy and training opportunities with fellow birth worker Kristie Ellison! Kristie is a birth doula & postpartum doula as well as a childbirth educator and breastfeeding cou…

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Ep. 102: "Stay True to Who You Are!" Featuring Amy Moy 35:48

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Ep. 102: "Stay True to Who You Are!" Featuring Amy Moy I am so excited to share our latest birth worker interview, featuring fellow doula and personal friend Amy Moy! Amy is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and placenta specialist. She is the owner of River Bend birth Services, and is currently serving families in the greater Sacrament…

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Ep. 101: 'Logo Design 101' Featuring Emily Fontes 28:53

9+ y ago28:53

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Ep. 101: 'Logo Design 101' Featuring Emily Fontes In this episode of the Dearest Doula podcast, we are talking all about Logo Design with Emily Fontes! Emily is a childbirth educator, birth doula, placenta specialist, massage therapist, as well as the senior designer and owner of Bloom Business Solutions. Listen in to todays episode, where she shar…