Best Ravae Sinclair Podcasts (2025)

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The Gift of Delegation: Asking for Help and Building Your Village 36:52

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Ravae Sinclair discusses the importance of delegation during the postpartum period, emphasizing that new parents do not need to do everything alone. She highlights four key areas where help is needed: household chores, baby care, emotional support, and managing visitors. Sinclair advises being specific when asking for help, such as requesting a mea…

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Surviving Cabin Fever: Postpartum Mental Health During Winter Months 26:00

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Surviving Cabin Fever-Postpartum Mental Health During Winter Months Ravae Sinclair discusses managing postpartum mental health during winter, focusing on cabin fever. She explains that cabin fever is a feeling of restlessness and irritability from being indoors, exacerbated by shorter days and colder weather. Sinclair offers eight strategies to com…

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Cozy and Connected: Creating a Warm and Supportive Postpartum Nest 31:36

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Creating a Warm and Supportive Postpartum Nest Ravae Sinclair discusses the importance of creating a cozy, supportive postpartum nest. Key elements include plush blankets, soft lighting, and comfortable seating. She emphasizes the need for easy-to-clean items, adjustable lighting, and a sturdy chair with additional features. Temperature control and…

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New Parent Winter Wellness: Keeping Your Newborn Safe from Seasonal Illnesses 19:06

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Ravae Sinclair discusses winter wellness for new parents, focusing on protecting newborns from seasonal illnesses like RSV, whooping cough, the flu, the common cold, and COVID-19. Key strategies include prioritizing hand hygiene, cleaning frequently touched surfaces, setting visitor policies, and breastfeeding for immunity. She advises layering bab…

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New Parent Holiday Hustle: Managing Expectations and Prioritizing Rest Postpartum 27:54

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Ravae Sinclair discusses navigating the holiday season as a new parent, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, and simplifying traditions. She highlights four main challenges: increased social demands, physical recovery, emotional needs, and baby-centric attention. Strategies include learning to say no confidently, del…

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Part 2: Be Aware of Scammers 36:42

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Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss their experiences with being scammed by Augustine Colebrook, who promised a Belize retreat for November 2024 but changed it to February 2025, causing scheduling conflicts. Despite paying in installments, they were unable to get refunds, with Colebrook citing financial difficulties and potential bankruptcy. Th…

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Member Meeting??? 31:11

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Member Meeting ???? Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discussed their observations from a recent meeting of DONA International, a nonprofit organization for doulas. They highlighted issues such as the lack of transparency, missing meeting minutes for three years, and inconsistencies in financial reporting. They noted that DONA's membership has declin…

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Be Aware of Scammers 25:48

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Be Aware of Scammers! Ravae Sinclair, a co-host of the Doula That podcast, shares her experience of being scammed by Augustine Colebrook, who promised a retreat for birth workers. Ravae paid $1,400 for a retreat scheduled for November 2024, but it was changed to February 2025, which was unacceptable. Despite multiple requests for a refund, Colebroo…

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The Day After The Day After The Election 30:56

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The Day After The Day After The Election Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the emotional and physical impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, expressing feelings of betrayal and fear for the future. They highlight the potential loss of reproductive rights and privacy due to the Supreme Court's conservative leanings and the erosion of b…

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3 Months! 33:28

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Personal updates, business growth, and nonprofit work. Ravae and Denise are back after a 3-month break, catching up with listeners. They discuss their busy schedules, podcast hiatus, and future plans. Denise Bolds shares updates on her personal and professional life, including travel and business growth. Ravae Sinclair expands agency, launches onli…

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B-ROLL: We're Baaaacckk!!!! 30:57

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Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair share their experiences and insights on personal growth, wellness, and inclusivity in the birth work community. They emphasize the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care for effective leadership and service. They also discuss the challenges of navigating identity and leadership as bla…

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When the Season is Over, Close the Chapter 35:35

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Childbirth education and lack of recognition from evidence-based birth organization. 0:02 Ravae and Denise discuss their podcast updates, current events in the birth space, and advocacy for safe and comfortable spaces. Denise Bolds and 5 other women, including 2 black women, have been working on a Longitudinal Study to improve birth outcomes for bl…

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The Leadership Edition- Calling Up, Calling Out 33:18

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Doula referrals in a Facebook group. 0:00 Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss common issues on social media related to birth work and leadership. Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a post in a Facebook group for doulas of color where a request for referrals for a "high profile or celebrity burning person" was made in the middle of the day …

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The Katt Is Out The Bag- It's the Year of Reveal 35:16

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· Katt Williams' comedy special and 2024's revealing themes. 0:00 o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss Katt Williams' comedy special, which they find refreshing and relevant to current events. o They emphasize the importance of owning up to one's actions and being held accountable for hurting or stealing from others. · Monique's career and rac…

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The Lifestyle of Being a Doula & Virtual Doula Support 46:44

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Balancing doula work with family life as a single mom. 0:00 Aspiring doula struggles with balancing work and family as a single mom to young children. Challenges of being a single parent and doula. 2:09 Single parents face significant stress, and adding on-call responsibilities may not improve quality of life. Plan ahead for childcare during nightt…

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Evaluating Birth Work Courses, Trainings & Legal Contracts 28:26

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Evaluating quality of doula courses. 0:00 Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of vetting courses for quality education in the birth and postpartum industry. They share their concerns about the lack of reliable information and poor communication in some courses, highlighting the need for a trustworthy platform for continuing educa…

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End of The Year/Beginning of the Year Tips for Doulas 32:58

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Backup doula coverage during holiday season. 0:04 Be ready for the end of the year with induction times, weather considerations, and illness preparation. Choose a backup doula early and get their commitment in writing to ensure peace of mind during emergency situations. Prepare the family for potential switch from in-person to virtual support if ne…

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One Year Look Back: The Abrupt Dismissal from DONA International's Board (recorded on April 11, 2023) 1:31:18

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The impact of leadership change on doula career and black maternal health. 0:09 Ravae Sinclair reflects on the abrupt transition out of leadership with DONA International and its impact on her doula career and the Black maternal health crisis. Race and dysfunction in a doula organization. 1:30 Denise Bolds shares her personal experience with disapp…

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Aspiring Doula Tips & Virtual Doula Support 46:56

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· Balancing doula work with family life as a single mom. 0:00 o Aspiring doula struggles with balancing work and family responsibilities as a single mom to young children. · Challenges of being a single parent and doula. 2:09 o Single mom of a five-year-old faces stress as a primary caregiver and seeks support for safety net and community. o Consid…

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Finding Doula Clients & CDC Reports Rise in Maternal Death Rates 1:04:42

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Introduction What are you reading? Memoirs, resilience, and black women's experiences. 0:00 Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss books they're reading. Denise is reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and "Recovering Black Storytelling and Qualitative Research." Denise Bolds shares her interest in storytelling and its importance in prese…

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Choosing The Right Doula Trainer & Protect Your Intellectual Property 45:39

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Introduction: What are you watching on TV? Doula work and TV shows. 0:26 Denise Bolds shares her TV viewing habits, mentioning she's in a doctoral program. Denise and Ravae discuss Black Cake, a Hulu series based on a book, with a focus on Black storytelling and family history. Ravae and Denise discuss TV shows, including "Gilded Age" and "Queen Ch…

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Backup Doulas, Raising Funds, Infant Loss Awareness, Oh My! 1:08:56

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· Doula skills and backup support during the holiday season. 0:08 o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Both share what's in their cups during a podcast episode. o Doulas seek backup support during holiday season and beyond. · Doula backup and communication. 3:43 o Doula discusses importance of having a backup doula for support during birth. o Doula shares e…

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Snapback Culture 1:15:42

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· Current events, menopause, and beverages. 0:08 o Denise Bolds shares her drink of choice, French onion bone broth, and discusses its benefits for intermittent fasting. o Ravae Sinclair share her drink of choice, sweet tea with Apple Crown Royal.  · Breastfeeding organization's apology for promoting expensive postpartum service. 2:24 o Organizati…

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"Harpo, Who Dis Woman?" 15:14

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Join us for a captivating journey through the world of healthcare careers and the unique challenges faced in the birth world. In this episode, we dive deep into the experiences of two remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference in maternal health and beyond. (0:10) Denise Bolds shares her incredible 40-year healthca…

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How do we distinguish between monkeypox, chickenpox & other similar diseases? (ep. 2 part 11) 13:59

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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Remember to get tested for COVID and consider the value of at-home tests (ep. 2 part 10) 4:09

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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Reminder about the risks of asthma in today's public health crisis (ep. 2 part 9) 1:20

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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How should we best protect ourselves from current health risks as birth workers? (ep. 2 part 8) 2:06

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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Is mask wearing still relevant? (ep. 2 part 7) 7:10

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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What public health issues can we anticipate going into Fall/Winter 2022? (ep. 2 part 6) 5:46

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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How can birth workers gain insight into public health matters in their community? (ep. 2 part 5) 5:36

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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How to be more influential in your community as a birth worker during a public health crisis (ep.2 part 4) 1:57

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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How to be a connector in your community as a birth worker during a public health crisis (ep.2 part 3) 2:11

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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With CDC challenges, what other sources can we rely on for public health information? (ep. 2 part 2) 3:41

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Continued conversation with Ericka M. Sinclair, MS, MPH about public health concerns for birth workers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/supportBy Ravae Sinclair

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What's the update on monkeypox & other public health threats? (ep.2 part 1) 5:26

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Introduction to Guest, Ericka M. Sinclair, MPH, MA of Health Connections, Inc. who talks with Black Birth Worker Wellness Collective members about current public health concerns of monkey pox, COVID-19, polio, flu, allergies, pneumonia and new viruses coming out of China. HCI is located in Milwaukee, WI serving under-resourced and disenfranchised c…

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Tips to Avoid a Holiday Weekend Inductions 18:42

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Are you an expecting parent or birth doula currently navigating the pressure to induce childbirth by a care provider during a holiday/weekend? These tips may be helpful to you. Take these tips, implement them, and have a great birthing experience! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravae-sinclair/support…