# doula (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover doula. Page: Feed: --- ## [How birth mapping helps parents make confident decisions](https://www.newbornmothers.com/blog/how-birth-mapping-helps-parents-make-confident-decisions) _2026-08-18 · Julia Jones · Blog & Podcast - Newborn Mothers_ I chat with Catherine Bell from the The Birth Map. Together we discuss Catherine's transition from studying marine biology to motherhood and how she accidentally wrote a transformational book. We explore why we need to support mothers to make confident choices, and how a board game can help partners be more proactive. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/69df0748603c9c7dfb8ac8d6/t/6a44b2ece82a95291e011bc3/1782887154557/Catherinr+Bell.mp3) ## [629 | Elise Two births, HG, DCDA twins, induced labour, special care nursery, TFMR](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/629-elise-two-births-hg-dcda-twins-induced-labour-special-care-nursery-tfmr) _2026-08-17 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode I chat to Elise, originally from Scotland and now living on Sydney's Northern Beaches with her partner Dan and their three children. Elise has experienced severe hyperemesis gravidarum in all three of her pregnancies, and she takes us through an incredibly quick, vaginal birth with her first daughter Delilah, the heartbreaking termination for medical reasons of her daughter Rain… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/dd9ba577-36be-4a12-8b47-b4a90043a13a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [The Initiations That Change Us](https://bookdoulas.substack.com/p/the-initiations-that-change-us) _2026-08-15 · Book Doulas · Book Doulas_ Some experiences don’t simply change our lives—they initiate us into becoming a new, more authentic version of ourselves. ## [Birth by Kitty](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/birth-by-kitty) _2026-08-14 · Orgasmic Birth_ Birth Story Guest Post by Kitty Stitt ## [Living Evolved: Ecstatic Birth, Secure Attachment, and Trusting Your Inner Wisdom](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/living-evolved-ecstatic-birth-secure) _2026-08-13 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ Listen now | with guest, Kitty Stitt [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211051602/1e95c0ecac3d44e6a48a8fdf68179e23.mp3) ## [628 | Tully Smyth - finding love, egg freezing, elective caesarean, breastfeeding, grief and motherhood](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/628-tully-smyth-finding-love-egg-freezing-elective-caesarean-breastfeeding-grief-and-motherhood) _2026-08-13 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode I chat to Tully Smyth about her winding road to motherhood and the birth of her daughter, Elke. Tully shares her honest experience of being single well into her thirties, the decision to freeze her eggs twice, and how that choice changed the way she approached dating and eventually met her partner, Ned. She talks candidly about choosing an elective caesarean, the guilt and shame… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/ab70ecfe-3a9a-434a-96b9-b4a50057918f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## Realistic Nourishment During Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery with Nina Spears _2026-08-11 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to nourish yourself during pregnancy when you’re tired, busy, dealing with food aversions, or simply trying to make it through the day? In this episode of Ask the Doulas , Kristin Revere sits down with Nina Spears, founder and CEO of Baby Chick®, to talk about realistic, practical nourishment during pregnancy and the postpartum recovery period. Nina… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19629157-realistic-nourishment-during-pregnancy-and-postpartum-recovery-with-nina-spears.mp3) ## [The Three Pillars of Creating Compassionate Communities for Aging and End of Life](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/the-three-pillars-of-creating-compassionate-communities-for-aging-and-end-of-life/) _2026-08-11 · Ask a Death Doula_ ☀️Join Me For The DEATH DOULA BOOTCAMP August 27th-29th https://www.deathdoulabootcamp.com What if the greatest solution to our aging and end-of-life crisis isn't building another system—but remembering what we've forgotten? For generations, communities naturally cared for one another through illness, caregiving, dying, and grief. Today, many families face these experiences feeling isolated,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ufenpyksnk27fzgx/The_Three_Pillars_of_Creating_Compassionate_Communities_for_Aging_and_End_of_Lifeavcul.mp3) ## [627 | Amy - Five births, blended family, prodromal labour, assisted vaginal birth](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/amy-five-births-blended-family-prodromal-labour-assisted-vaginal-birth) _2026-08-10 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode I chat with Amy, a birth photographer and former doula living on the Sunshine Coast, about the birth of her fifth baby, her first with her now husband after a divorce from the father of her first four children. Amy takes us through meeting her husband, the decision to grow their blended family, a frightening heterotopic pregnancy scare, weeks of prodromal labour, her waters… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/b29030db-056d-452f-b057-b4a2006a3140/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [626 Navigating Postpartum Support with Dr Eliza Hannam](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/626-navigating-postpartum-support-with-dr-eliza-hannam) _2026-08-07 · Australian Birth Stories_ Breastfeeding and sleep concerns are common in early parenthood but unfortunately, many GP's aren't qualified to support you through these challenges. So where do you go for professional advice? In this episode, Dr Eliza Hannam discusses her early motherhood experiences alongside her role as a GP, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Neuroprotective Development Care… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/4f5729d8-4415-4f0c-aa27-b49f002d298f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HRPsVa3roJU9) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Death Doula Business Bootcamp: Is This Your Calling?](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/death-doula-business-bootcamp-is-this-your-calling/) _2026-08-04 · Ask a Death Doula_ Death Doula Business Bootcamp: Is This Your Calling? ☀️Join Me For The DEATH DOULA BOOTCAMP August 27th-29th https://www.deathdoulabootcamp.com What if the work you're meant to do has been quietly calling you all along? Across the world, families are caring for loved ones through aging, serious illness, and the end of life with very little preparation or support. Most people don't realize that… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qjd9wjvkkgby8ysx/Death_Doula_Business_Bootcamp_Is_This_Your_Calling6alza.mp3) ## From Overwhelmed to Empowered Building Trust As A New Parent with Dr. Mona. _2026-08-04 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Becoming a parent is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From endless online advice to well-meaning opinions from family and friends, it's easy to question every decision. In this episode of Ask the Doulas , Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, and mom, to discuss how parents can move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19597364-from-overwhelmed-to-empowered-building-trust-as-a-new-parent-with-dr-mona.mp3) ## [Are humans mothering in captivity?](https://www.newbornmothers.com/blog/are-humans-mothering-in-captivity) _2026-08-03 · Julia Jones · Blog & Podcast - Newborn Mothers_ Have you ever wondered why postpartum mothers feel so alone and exhausted? Do you worry that postpartum depression rates are on the rise in industrialised countries? In this blog post we explore how the loss of a supportive community impacts mothers and babies. Find out what human mothers today have in common with a mother gorilla in an Ohio Zoo… ## [625 Jessie Stephens | twin pregnancy, gestational diabetes, premature birth, NICU, breastfeeding twins](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/625-jessie-stephens-twin-pregnancy-gestational-diabetes-premature-birth-nicu-breastfeeding-twins) _2026-08-03 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode, I chat with Jessie Stephens, who many of you will remember from her first birth story with her daughter Luna in episode 415. Jessie returns to share her second pregnancy and birth journey, this time with a twist nobody expected, twins. She takes us through the heartbreak of a miscarriage, the shock of discovering twins at her scan, gestational diabetes, a premature caesarean birth… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/62b6dadd-6496-4e1a-a573-b49b0067f17f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [624 Danni Duncan four babies, twin birth, emergency caesarean, VBAC, bowel cancer survivor](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/624-danni-duncan-four-babies-twin-birth-emergency-caesarean-vbac-bowel-cancer-survivor) _2026-07-30 · Australian Birth Stories_ I chat with Danni, a mother of four living on the Gold Coast, who takes us through eight remarkably eventful years of motherhood. Danni shares her path to becoming a mum of four, including a miscarriage before her first pregnancy, the surprise of conceiving twins through ovulation induction, an emergency caesarean for her daughter Harlow, a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) she fought hard for… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/908994db-02c9-4f4c-ad4d-b497006c9872/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [Your Libido Is Talking: What Desire Reveals About Fertility and Stress with Kirsten Karchmer](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/your-libido-is-talking-what-desire) _2026-07-30 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ Listen now | Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208825700/30088531d1ed4d38d1661220d880070a.mp3) ## Celebrating 350 Episodes of Ask the Doulas with Kristin Revere | The Journey Since 2017 _2026-07-28 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Join host Kristin Revere for a special solo episode celebrating 350 published episodes of Ask the Doulas ! Since launching the podcast in 2017 around a conference table at the Gold Coast Doulas office in Grand Rapids, Ask the Doulas has grown into a trusted resource for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals around the world. In this milestone episode,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19540262-celebrating-350-episodes-of-ask-the-doulas-with-kristin-revere-the-journey-since-2017.mp3) ## [Why I Don't Sell the Death Doula Certification Anymore](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/why-i-dont-sell-the-death-doula-certification-anymore/) _2026-07-28 · Ask a Death Doula_ For years, people have come to me asking one question: "How do I become a death doula?" At the very beginning, my answer was straightforward: become certified. Today, my answer is different. In this episode, I share why the future of this movement is no longer about earning another certificate—it's about becoming a full spectrum educator who brings compassionate community care back where it… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6c5z7iapuq8d73s3/Why_I_Don_t_Sell_the_Death_Doula_Certification_Anymore60gxx.mp3) ## [623 | Grace - Two births, midwifery care, induction, homebirth, physiological birth, fetal ejection reflex](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/623-grace-two-births-midwifery-care-induction-homebirth-physiological-birth-fetal-ejection-reflex) _2026-07-27 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode, high school teacher and mother of two Grace shares her contrasting birth stories from Wollongong, NSW. Her first pregnancy was meticulously researched and planned. Grace approached conception with the same precision she'd bring to organising a holiday, using ovulation tracking and basal temperature monitoring to conceive her daughter Frankie. Though she'd arranged a private… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/c9fb43ed-4407-4923-84d9-b494004cb1cf/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [622 | Hilary’s Birth, MGP, Secondary Infertility, Missed miscarriage, Advanced Maternal Age, Induction, Cervical Lip](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/622-hilary-s-birth-mgp-secondary-infertility-missed-miscarriage-advanced-maternal-age-induction-cervical-lip) _2026-07-23 · Australian Birth Stories_ Join me today for a conversation with my sister, Hilary who shares her second pregnancy and birth with her daughter Rhoda. I was in the birth centre from the moment her waters broke. It was the first birth I've ever attended and such a precious experience (although I think it confirmed that I wouldn't be the best doula). I had a few roles on the day: support sister, photographer and baby catcher.… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/c4924a1f-3430-4896-b420-b490005e9ba3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IyDlTAo20im9) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## What the Evidence Says About the Vitamin K Shot for Newborns with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln _2026-07-21 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How much do you really know about the Vitamin K shot for newborns? What does the evidence say, why is the Vitamin K injection recommended shortly after birth, and what should parents consider when making an informed decision? In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast , Kristin Revere sits down with board-certified OB-GYN, educator, and bestselling author Dr. Jennifer Lincoln… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19524769-what-the-evidence-says-about-the-vitamin-k-shot-for-newborns-with-dr-jennifer-lincoln.mp3) ## [A doula for every stage: birth, postpartum and beyond](https://www.newbornmothers.com/blog/a-doula-for-every-stage-birth-postpartum-and-beyond) _2026-07-21 · Julia Jones · Blog & Podcast - Newborn Mothers_ I chat with Emily Beauchamp from Growing Together Doula Services. Together, we discuss building a full-spectrum doula practice, creating sustainable boundaries in a caring profession, and supporting families through continuity of care from pregnancy into the first year postpartum. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of mother-centric, holistic support. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/69df0748603c9c7dfb8ac8d6/t/6a4caac80cc833755890478b/1783409366359/Emily+Beauchamp.mp3) ## [Is Fear Driving the Medical Aid in Dying Movement?](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/is-fear-driving-the-medical-aid-in-dying-movement/) _2026-07-20 · Ask a Death Doula_ As Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) legislation continues to expand across the United States and around the world, one important question deserves deeper exploration: Are people choosing Medical Aid in Dying because they truly want to die—or because they're afraid of how they believe they will die? In this thought-provoking episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Founder of Doulagivers… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/butznvd6mmpqpf3u/Is_Fear_Driving_the_Medical_Aid_in_Dying_Movementa96fz.mp3) ## [621 | Freya - 35-week premature birth after car accident, hyperemesis gravidarum, tongue tie, perinatal anxiety](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/621-freya-35-week-premature-birth-after-car-accident-hyperemesis-gravidarum-tongue-tie-perinatal-anxiety) _2026-07-20 · Australian Birth Stories_ In this episode I chat with Freya, a paediatric doctor from Melbourne, about her pregnancy and premature vaginal birth of her daughter Goldie. Freya's journey to motherhood came with more challenges than most; she battled severe hyperemesis gravidarum for her entire pregnancy, was involved in a serious car accident at 34 weeks, and went into spontaneous labour at just 35 weeks. Her professional… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/5178b478-a2f6-437b-85c5-b48d00476c95/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## How AI Can Help Reduce the Mental Load of Motherhood with Christy Shannon _2026-07-14 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How can you reduce the mental load of motherhood and feel less overwhelmed by everything you have to remember, plan, and manage? In this episode of Ask the Doulas , Kristin Revere sits down with Christy Shannon , Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Ollie AI , to explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and how technology can help lighten it. From managing family… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19490686-how-ai-can-help-reduce-the-mental-load-of-motherhood-with-christy-shannon.mp3) ## [The New Definition of Success with Kerrie Lee Brown Chief Editor of SUCCESS Magazine](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/the-new-definition-of-success-with-kerrie-lee-brown-chief-editor-of-success-magazine/) _2026-07-14 · Ask a Death Doula_ What if everything we've been taught about success is incomplete? From the time we're young, we're taught that success looks like achievement, titles, promotions, money, recognition, and checking all the boxes. But what happens when you finally arrive... and something still feels missing? In this powerful episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien sits down with Kerrie Lee Brown,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dm3483ydxpxnyyr5/The_New_Definition_of_Success_with_Kerrie_Lee_Brown_Chief_Editor_of_SUCCESS_Magazine88to6.mp3) ## [620 | Jade - Stage four endometriosis, two vastly different births, postural headaches, fear of second birth, dream water birth, PND](https://omny.fm/shows/australian-birth-stories-1/620-jade-stage-four-endometriosis-two-vastly-different-births-postural-headaches-fear-of-second-birth-dream-water-birth-pnd) _2026-07-14 · Australian Birth Stories_ Jade is a registered nurse of fourteen years, a newly qualified doula, and a birth photographer living on Sydney's Northern Beaches with her husband Matt, her daughters Milla, four, and Remi, seventeen months, and their beloved Westie, Doug. Diagnosed with stage four endometriosis at twenty-one, Jade spent years wondering whether motherhood would come easily. Thankfully it did, but what followed… [Listen](https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d3d56d8d-11c9-411a-aade-af8f001be4a7/7169a399-6d11-480d-b932-b1ea0062422d/de4c95a0-9788-43e6-9490-b487002744cc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ffff54ad-613e-43a4-9008-b43400005660) ## [When Using OpenAI: Safeguarding Your Proprietary Work and Authentic Voice](https://bookdoulas.substack.com/p/when-using-openai-safeguarding-your) _2026-07-11 · Book Doulas · Book Doulas_ A Practical Guide for Aspiring Authors ## [Doulaing the Doula: Naomi’s Birth Story](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/doulaing-the-doula-naomis-birth-story) _2026-07-10 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ by Naomi Ruth Fleisher ## Breast Pumping Tips for Increasing Milk Supply with Chelsea Anderson, CLC of BabyBuddha _2026-07-07 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How can you increase milk supply with pumping, build an effective pumping routine, and continue breastfeeding when life gets busy? Whether you're exclusively pumping, building a freezer stash, returning to work, or trying to increase your milk production, knowing how to pump effectively can make feeding feel more manageable. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19456098-breast-pumping-tips-for-increasing-milk-supply-with-chelsea-anderson-clc-of-babybuddha.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eyeIKeY60he8) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [The Next Evolution of the Death Doula Movement (And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever)](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/the-next-evolution-of-the-death-doula-movement-and-why-it-matters-now-more-than-ever/) _2026-07-07 · Ask a Death Doula_ What if the future of end-of-life care isn't found inside the healthcare system—but within our communities? In this powerful episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, shares why the global death doula movement has reached a pivotal moment—and why it's time for its next evolution. Drawing from more than 20 years as a hospice and oncology nurse and over 1,000 bedside experiences, Suzanne… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pkyvwescb8t8k4hw/The_Next_Evolution_of_the_Death_Doula_Movement_And_Why_It_Matters_Now_More_Than_Everaw8e5.mp3) ## [The Pelvis is a Gateway](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/the-pelvis-is-a-gateway) _2026-07-06 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ Listen now | Reclaiming your womb connection to access more pleasure with Jade Groff [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204714943/c11def44e79fadb273efb7a22e0b7deb.mp3) ## [How to Prepare for an Orgasmic Birth®](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/how-to-prepare-for-an-orgasmic-birth) _2026-07-02 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ Imagine the day you will give birth, bringing a new life into the world. ## [From Family Caregiver to Global Doulagiver: Following the Heart with Kelly Sanchez](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/from-family-caregiver-to-global-doulagiver-following-the-heart-with-kelly-sanchez/) _2026-06-30 · Ask a Death Doula_ What happens when you listen to the quiet voice in your heart and trust where it leads? In this inspiring episode, Suzanne B. O'Brien sits down with Doulagivers graduate Killy Sanchez from Guatemala to explore a remarkable journey that began with caring for her mother and grew into a calling that is now touching lives around the world. Like so many people, Killy first entered the world of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dadr54d4s29mjfi3/From_Family_Caregiver_to_Global_Doulagiver_Following_the_Heart_with_Killy_Sanchez7nk25.mp3) ## How Busy Parents Can Prepare for Childbirth with Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter _2026-06-29 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How can busy parents find time to prepare for childbirth? With packed schedules and endless pregnancy information online, many expecting parents struggle to fit childbirth classes and birth preparation into their lives. The challenge is not always finding the right class. It is finding an approach to childbirth education that fits the realities of modern family life. In this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19421836-how-busy-parents-can-prepare-for-childbirth-with-ashley-brichter-of-birthsmarter.mp3) ## [Writing Prompt: Write for Someone Not Yet Born](https://bookdoulas.substack.com/p/writing-prompt-write-for-someone) _2026-06-27 · Book Doulas · Book Doulas_ Sometimes the truest words we write are meant for someone we may never meet. ## [Is the Medical Aid in Dying Movement Opening Up a Bigger Conversation?](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/is-the-medical-aid-in-dying-movement-opening-up-a-bigger-conversation/) _2026-06-23 · Ask a Death Doula_ Is the Medical Aid in Dying Movement Opening Up a Bigger Conversation? As Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) legislation continues to expand across the United States, a deeper question is emerging: What is really driving the conversation? In this episode, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute and author of The Good Death, explores the growing movement around Medical Aid in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eemt2etk5fkypw5i/Is_the_Medical_Aid_in_Dying_Movement_Opening_Up_a_Bigger_Conversation8pbuy.mp3) ## How to Prepare for Postpartum Before Your Baby Arrives with Kristin Revere _2026-06-23 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How do you prepare for postpartum before your baby arrives? Planning for recovery, sleep, meals, feeding support, mental health, household help, and visitors can make the transition into the fourth trimester feel more manageable. A postpartum support plan gives expecting parents a chance to think through what they will need, who can help, and how responsibilities will be handled… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19387448-how-to-prepare-for-postpartum-before-your-baby-arrives-with-kristin-revere.mp3) ## [The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-pleasure-in-childbirth) _2026-06-19 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ My 3-minute International Confederation of Midwives Talk. Pleasure as physiology, pleasure as power, pleasure as evidence-based care, and pleasure as a human right. Reclaiming it in childbirth and in life is a path toward healing, wellbeing, and activism. The hormonal blueprint of birth, oxytocin, prolactin, beta-endorphin, adrenaline, matches the biology of org\*sm. They are neurochemical… ## [Preparing for a Positive Birth: How Nervous System Safety Shapes Your Experience From Fear to Flow](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/preparing-for-a-positive-birth-how) _2026-06-17 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ With The Baby Chick - Nina Spears ## [Graduate Spotlight: Yasmeen Fatima — Following the Heart's Calling to Serve Children and Families Through End of Life & Grief](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/graduate-spotlight-yasmeen-fatima-%e2%80%94-following-the-hearts-calling-to-serve-children-and-families-through-end-of-life-grief/) _2026-06-16 · Ask a Death Doula_ What if success wasn't measured by titles, status, or income alone? What if true success was measured by fulfillment, purpose, compassion, presence, and the impact we leave on others? In this special Doulagivers Graduate Spotlight episode, we are honored to introduce Yasmeen Fatima—author, Certified Doulagiver, and a beautiful example of what becomes possible when we follow the quiet calling of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rugmmcfkxde3u2p8/Graduate_Spotlight_Yasmeen_Fatima_Following_the_Heart_s_Calling_to_Serve_Children_and_Families_Through_End_of_Life_Griefb029r.mp3) ## How to Support Perinatal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Crenshaw _2026-06-16 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail How can you get support for your mental health during pregnancy and after having a baby? Perinatal mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum, yet stigma and lack of awareness can make it difficult to know when to seek help or where to turn. In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere sits down… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19352714-how-to-support-perinatal-mental-health-during-pregnancy-and-postpartum-with-katie-crenshaw.mp3) ## [The Preparation Gap: Why Birth and Parenthood Deserve More Than Wedding Planning with Nina Spears, The Baby Chick](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/the-preparation-gap-why-birth-and-350) _2026-06-15 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ Are you preparing for birth… or just planning a wedding-level event? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203594303/c1718ea66f3de9e6ab7bf704724742d5.mp3) ## [Writing Stories That Move Readers Along](https://bookdoulas.substack.com/p/writing-stories-that-move-readers) _2026-06-13 · Book Doulas · Book Doulas_ Here’s How to Engage Your Reader in a Story of Fiction ## [Birthday Reflections, Purpose, and the Return of the Good Death Seminar Series](https://askadeathdoula.podbean.com/e/birthday-reflections-purpose-and-the-return-of-the-good-death-seminar-series/) _2026-06-09 · Ask a Death Doula_ In this special birthday episode, Suzanne reflects on turning 59 and shares some of the greatest lessons she has learned from caring for more than 1,000 people at the end of life and training over 400,000 people to care for the dying. What do those nearing the end of life teach us about how to live? Again and again, they remind us that time is our most precious resource. They remind us not to wait… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yd7reyrv2xs9jq72/Birthday_Reflections_Purpose_and_the_Return_of_the_Good_Death_Seminar_Seriesbqgj2.mp3) ## How Can Birth Be Made Safer Through Better Maternal Healthcare Systems with Dr. Vandana Arcot, MD _2026-06-09 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail What makes birth safer, and what role does healthcare infrastructure play in maternal and newborn health? Safe birth depends on more than medical care alone. Reliable transportation, hospitals and clinics, electricity, medication storage, emergency services, and trained healthcare providers all play an important role in improving maternal health and birth outcomes. In this episode… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19317440-how-can-birth-be-made-safer-through-better-maternal-healthcare-systems-with-dr-vandana-arcot-md.mp3) ## [From Conscious Conception to Natural Breech Birth](https://orgasmicbirth.substack.com/p/from-conscious-conception-to-natural) _2026-06-03 · Debra Pascali-Bonaro · Orgasmic Birth_ What if birth began long before labor ever started? In this powerful conversation, Pauline Goossen shares her conscious conception journey, the intentional preparation she and her partner made before pregnancy, and the deeply embodied birth of her breech baby. Together, Pauline and Debra explore cycle wisdom, tantra, oxytocin, privacy in labor, and the transformational power of surrender. ## What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag? Birth, Recovery and Newborn Essentials with Kristin Revere _2026-06-02 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail What should you pack in your hospital bag for labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and your baby? If you are searching for a hospital bag checklist, it can be difficult to know which essentials you really need and what you can leave at home. In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere shares her guidance on what to pack in a hospital bag for birth and postpartum… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19279770-what-should-i-pack-in-my-hospital-bag-birth-recovery-and-newborn-essentials-with-kristin-revere.mp3) ## [Your Book Matters Because You Matter](https://bookdoulas.substack.com/p/your-book-matters-because-you-matter) _2026-05-31 · Book Doulas · Book Doulas_ Why writing your book may be one of the most powerful ways to remember that your voice—and your life—matter. ## Measles Outbreak: Vaccine Protection and What Parents Should Know With Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr. _2026-05-26 · Ask the Doulas Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Measles outbreaks and vaccine protection are becoming a growing concern for parents as cases rise again across the U.S. What do families actually need to know, and what steps are recommended if exposure happens? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin sits down with Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr., a pediatrician with more than 35 years of experience in pediatrics, public health, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866593/episodes/19241117-measles-outbreak-vaccine-protection-and-what-parents-should-know-with-dr-michael-t-myers-jr.mp3)