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Dearest Doula Podcast S2Ep08: ‘Doula Self Care’ Featuring Ursula Sabia Sukinik

16 Nov 2016

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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 tal...

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

01 Nov 2016

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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 follow...

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

24 Oct 2016

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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...

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

18 Oct 2016

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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 episod...

S2, Episode 04: “Just work hard and don’t give up!” Featuring Christine Golcher

11 Oct 2016

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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 ep...

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

25 Sep 2016

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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 pod...

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

05 Sep 2016

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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 podc...

Season 2, Ep. 01: “Keep Doing What You’re Doing” Featuring Renee Basham

27 Aug 2016

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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 intervie...

Ep. 117: Season 1 Finale ft. Nathalie Saenz

06 Jul 2016

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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 v...

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

30 Jun 2016

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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 jou...

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

27 Jun 2016

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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 jo...

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

23 Jun 2016

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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...

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

20 Jun 2016

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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 shar...

Ep. 112: “Believe in the Powerful Positive Aspects of What You Do!” Featuring Carmen Oates

16 Jun 2016

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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 sha...

Ep. 111: ‘History and Benefits of Shiatsu’ Featuring Jo Anne Lindberg

13 Jun 2016

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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 ...

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

09 Jun 2016

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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 Clemen...

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

06 Jun 2016

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Ep. 109: ‘Full Spectrum Doula Care: Providing Compassionate Care to Abortion Clients’ Featuring Ashley Medley & Sarah Gillooly **Trigger Warning*...

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

02 Jun 2016

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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 podcas...

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

30 May 2016

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Ep. 107: ‘Providing Compassionate Care for Clients Experiencing Birth Trauma’ Featuring Marnie McKnight-Favell I n this Dearest Doula podcast epi...

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

26 May 2016

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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 inte...

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 Worker Websites- What you need to know? Featuring?S

23 May 2016

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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 ...

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

19 May 2016

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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 Doul...

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

16 May 2016

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Ep. 103: ‘Childbirth International Philosophy & Training’ Featuring Kristie Ellison In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are discussing the ‘...

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

12 May 2016

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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...

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

09 May 2016

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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 Em...

Ep. 100: "Turn your failures into Battle Cries!" Featuring Nathalie Saenz

05 May 2016

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Ep. 100: "Turn your failures into Battle Cries!" Featuring Nathalie Saenz To celebrate our 100th Dearest Doula podcast episode, birth doula and podcas...

Ep. 99: 'Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy' Featuring Carol Gray

02 May 2016

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Ep. 99: ‘Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy’ Featuring Carol Gray   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth ...

Ep. 98: ‘Rethink Birth!’ Featuring Krystal Trammell

28 Apr 2016

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Ep. 98: ‘Rethink Birth!’ Featuring Krystal Trammell   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula and birth wo...

Ep. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy Donegan

25 Apr 2016

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Ep. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy Donegan   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow ...

Ep. 96: "Do What You Know You Are Amazing At!" Featuring Kimberly Bepler

21 Apr 2016

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Ep. 96: "Do What You Know You Are Amazing At!" Featuring Kimberly Bepler   Today we are joined by fellow birth worker and postpartum doula Kimberly...

Ep. 95: ‘Compassionate Support and Resources for VBAC Clients’ Featuring Lisa Dowling

18 Apr 2016

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Ep. 95: ‘Compassionate Support and Resources for VBAC Clients’ Featuring Lisa Dowling   Today we are re-joined by one of our previous guests, ...

Ep. 94: “If You Have A Goal Set…Follow That!” Featuring Sue Turner

14 Apr 2016

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Ep. 94: “If You Have A Goal Set…Follow That!” Featuring Sue Turner   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow b...

Ep. 93: 'Your Doula Bag’ Featuring Alice Turner

11 Apr 2016

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Ep. 93: 'Your Doula Bag’ Featuring Alice Turner   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Alice Turne...

Ep. 92: “Give What You Want To Get Back” Featuring Jonny Diane Thompson

07 Apr 2016

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Ep. 92: “Give What You Want To Get Back” Featuring Jonny Diane Thompson   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fello...

Ep. 91: 'Building a Village for Newborn Mothers’ Featuring Julia Jones

04 Apr 2016

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Ep. 91: 'Building a Village for Newborn Mothers’ Featuring Julia Jones   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow bi...

Ep. 90: “If it is your heart of hearts to be there, pursue it with true love, passion, and kindness…It will happen!” Featuring Tracy Hanson

31 Mar 2016

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Ep. 90: “If it is your heart of hearts to be there, pursue it with true love, passion, and kindness…It will happen!” Featuring Tracy Hanson  ...

Ep. 89: ‘Postpartum Recovery & Wellness’ Featuring Valerie Lynn

28 Mar 2016

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Ep. 89: ‘Postpartum Recovery & Wellness’ Featuring Valerie Lynn    In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are re-joined by fellow bi...

Ep. 88: 'Cloth Diapers 101, Part 2' Featuring Brittany Rand

24 Mar 2016

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Ep. 88: ‘Cloth Diapers 101, Part 2’ Featuring Brittany Rand In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are re-joined by fellow doula and cl...

Ep. 87: ‘Cloth Diapers 101’ Featuring Brittany Rand

21 Mar 2016

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Ep. 87: ‘Cloth Diapers 101’ Featuring Brittany Rand   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula and cloth dia...

Ep. 86: “Just Keep At It…Be Authentically You!” Featuring Mandolin Restivo-Walsh

17 Mar 2016

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Ep. 86: “Just Keep At It…Be Authentically You!” Featuring Mandolin Restivo-Walsh   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joine...

Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten

14 Mar 2016

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Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster and birth aw...

Ep. 84: ‘Finding what really comes from you in those quiet moments is very valuable’ Featuring Shalene Massie

10 Mar 2016

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Ep. 84: ‘Finding what really comes from you in those quiet moments is very valuable’ Featuring Shalene Massie   In this latest Dearest Doula po...

Ep. 83: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy’ Featuring Beth Hardy

07 Mar 2016

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Ep. 83: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy’ Featuring Beth Hardy   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Beth Har...

Ep. 82: “All The Small Steps You Take Add Up To Something” Featuring Kelly Collins

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Kelly Collins!   Kelly Collins is a Postpartum doula, fitness instructo...

Ep. 81: ‘Meditation & The Calm Birth Method’ Featuring Anna Humphreys, Calm Birth Program Co-Director

29 Feb 2016

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Ep. 81: ‘Meditation & The Calm Birth Method’ Featuring Anna Humphreys, Calm Birth Program Co-Director   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast ep...

Ep. 80: “You Can Absolutely Do This!” Featuring Amber Campbell

25 Feb 2016

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Ep. 80: “You Can Absolutely Do This!” Featuring Amber Campbell   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the tenacious A...

Ep. 79: ‘Birth Worker Blogging Basics: Tips, Tricks and Major Pit-Falls to Avoid’ Featuring Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague of Bebomia

22 Feb 2016

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Ep. 79: ‘Birth Worker Blogging Basics: Tips, Tricks and Major Pit-Falls to Avoid’ Featuring Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague of Bebomia   In...

Ep. 78:"Birth Work isn’t what I do, it’s Who I Am” Featuring Marie Lewis

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the show Marie Lewis of Banner Birth Blessings. Marie is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta E...

Ep. 77: ‘Provide More Value, Attract More Clients’ Featuring Nicole Holland

15 Feb 2016

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Dearest Doula Podcast Episode. 77: ‘Provide More Value, Attract More Clients’ Featuring Nicole Holland   In this Dearest Doula podcast episod...

Ep. 76: “If It’s Not Working… Good Grief, Change It!” Featuring Deena Blumenfeld

11 Feb 2016

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Ep. 76: “If It’s Not Working… Good Grief, Change It!” Featuring Deena Blumenfeld In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the sho...

Ep. 75: ‘The Sacred Rebozo’ Featuring Gena Kirby

08 Feb 2016

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Ep. 75: ‘The Sacred Rebozo’ Featuring Gena Kirby   In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the lovely Gena Kirby. Gena is a Par...

Ep. 74: ‘Be Yourself, and Be Genuine!’ Featuring Ashley Sova

04 Feb 2016

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Ep. 74: ‘Be Yourself, and Be Genuine!’ Featuring Ashley Sova We are joined by Ashley Sova of CLEBaby in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode....

Ep. 73: 'Blessingway Ceremonies, Mother Blessings, and More' Featuring Shalene Massie

01 Feb 2016

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Learn all about the beautiful beginnings and cultural significance surrounding Blessingway ceremonies in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode. Our...

Ep. 72: 'Two Pink Lines' Featuring Nathalie Saenz

28 Jan 2016

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In this short & sweet Dearest Doula episode, podcast creator and host Nathalie Saenz shares her own ‘Origin Story’ with the Dearest Doula communit...

Ep. 71: 'History & Benefits of Reiki' Featuring Sandi Jacobsen

25 Jan 2016

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Learn all about Reiki and what is has to offer your clients in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode! This episode features Sandi Jacobsen, a birth...

Ep. 70: "What we do is making a big difference...don't be afraid to make this a business!" Featuring Anna Siebert

21 Jan 2016

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Aussie Anna Siebert wears many hats- she is a doula, childbirth educator, meditation facilitator, and storyteller extraordinaire. Be sure to listen in...

Ep. 68: 'Wonderful World of Waterbirth, Part 2' Featuring Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor, & Maryn Taylor

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Dearest Doula podcast we are wrapping up our series on the  ‘Wonderful World of Water Birth’  featuring three amazing birth wor...

Ep. 68: 'Bitten by the Birth bug' Featuring Aubre Tompkins

14 Jan 2016

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Certified Nurse Midwife Aubre Tompkins joins us in our latest ‘Dearest Doula’ podcast episode. Listen in as she shares her unique journey and insi...

Ep. 67: 'Wonderful World of Water Birth' Featuring Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor, & Maryn Taylor

11 Jan 2016

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Learn all about the ‘Wonderful World of Water Birth’ in our newest ensemble episode featuring three amazing birth workers- Barbara Harper, Kate Ta...

Ep. 66: "Don't Put Limits On Your Future!" Featuring Linda Walsh

07 Jan 2016

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Have you been wanting to get into birth work, only to find that YOU are what’s holding yourself back? So did Linda, our latest guest here on the Dea...

Ep. 65: '2015 Q4 Report' Featuring Bryant & Nathalie Saenz

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are ringing in this new year with a reflection on our last quarter here on Dearest Doula, as well as a look forward with our goals and plans for th...

Ep. 64: "Forward Motion Everyday!" Featuring Betsy Schwartz

31 Dec 2015

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Betsy Schwartz has been a doula since 1991.  She considers herself a pioneer and a visionary, establishing Tenth Month Doula Services in 1994, the f...

Ep. 63: 'GentleBirth Program' Featuring Lisa Dowling

28 Dec 2015

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“GentleBirth provides you with the road map to a fulfilling empowered, dignified birth experience in whatever direction your body and baby will take...

Ep. 62: "Don't give up, keep putting yourself out there!" Featuring Christine Santos

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays Dearest Doula community! What better way to spread the joy than with another incredible birth worker feature. From elementary school te...

Ep. 61: 'Your Birth Experience', Featuring Missy David

21 Dec 2015

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Missy David is back, and sharing some amazing info regarding the philosophy and training behind her incredible childbirth education program, ‘Your B...

Ep. 60: 'Answering the Call' Featuring Missy David

17 Dec 2015

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We are joined by the lovely and talented Missy David here on the Dearest Doula podcast. Both a doula and childbirth educator, Missy not only shares wi...

Ep. 59: Benefits and Risks of Essential Oils During Pregnancy and Labor, Featuring Victoria Rios-Furlow

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Essential oils- what they are, how they are used, and whether they can help or hurt your pregnancy and labor. It’s all here on Dearest Doula folks, ...

Ep. 58: “This isn’t about the money, it’s about care and compassion.” Featuring Thérèse Hak-Kuhn

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest and Tolabor Executive Director Thérèse Hak-Kuhn graced us once more with her presence here on the Dearest Doula podcast.  Thérèse...

Ep. 57: Tolabor Philosophy and Doula Training Program, Featuring Therese Hak-Kuhn

07 Dec 2015

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We were simply honored and thrilled to have Tolabor Executive Director Therese Hak-Kuhn here on Dearest Doula. Listen in as she shares information on ...

Ep. 56: "Connect with women that are where you want to be" Featuring Sarah Coffin

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

“Connect with women that are where you want to be”   Doula burnout happens. Birth work is beautiful and raw and sometimes exhausting. In our la...

Ep. 55: Holding Spiritual and Religious Space For Our Clients, Featuring Amy Wright Glenn

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a safe space for our clients is paramount in our work, and in this episode we discuss the importance of striving to incorporate the  spiritu...

Ep. 54: "Hold true to the reason you entered this field...you do yourself best." Featuring Lea Rivera Todaro

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are grateful for people like you- passionate, amazing professionals who bring heart and support to families every single day. Birth workers ...

Ep. 53: 'Cornerstone Midwifery Training' Featuring Juli Tilsner

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Delve deeper, and come out ahead with Cornerstone’s Midwifery Training Program. In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Juli Tilsner, who in a...

Ep. 52: "Doula work is an emotional investment...it's better than any monetary payment" Featuring Amber Drake

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Drake received life changing news during her doula training. News that could have completely derailed her from her passion. Instead, she used he...

Ep. 51: 'Group B Strep' Featuring Lindsay Askins

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Providing accurate and unbiased information to your clients on hot button topics such as Group B Strep can be difficult as a birth worker. Listen and ...

Ep. 50: 'Squatting, Sitting, Standing; Labor and Birth Positions' Featuring Mai Heath ND, and Sarah Connors ND

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Squatting, sitting, standing- how familiar are you with labor and birth positions? Listen in to our newest panel episode, featuring two Naturopathic D...

Ep. 49: 'Benefits of Chiropractic Care, Pt. 2' Featuring Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, & Dr. Vivian Keeler

09 Nov 2015

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Last week we had a great episode introducing us to the benefits of chiropractic care. Listen in today to hear Part 2! Learn all about the ‘Benefits ...

Ep. 48: "Put Yourself Out There!" Featuring EeVon Ling, N.D.

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

“Put Yourself Out There!” EeVon Ling is a naturopathic doctor, doula, hypnotist, and certified Hypnobirthing practitioner currently serving ferti...

Ep. 47: 'Benefits of Chiropractic Care' Featuring Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, & Dr. Vivian Keeler

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Learn all about the ‘Benefits of Chiropractic Care’ in this amazing ensemble episode featuring FOUR incredible doctors of Chiropractic! We are joi...

Ep. 46: "Doulas need their villages, too...find your village!" Featuring Cassie Schultz

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about becoming a postpartum doula, or adding it to your services? Listen in to our latest episode featuring the sweet Cassie Sc...

Ep. 45: 'Providing Compassionate Care to Our Clients in Times of Loss" Featuring Sandra Nishihata & Alyx Blauwkamp

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In recognition of October being ‘SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness Month’, we have put together a very special episode featuring two retu...

Ep. 44: "Focus on WHY you got involved in Birth Work" Featuring Alyx Blauwkamp

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about becoming a birth worker, and are not quite sure how to start? Listen in to hear how one “newla” is doing it! Alyx Bla...

Ep. 43: 'The Postpartum Podcast' Featuring Kellie Edson

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fellow podcaster Kellie Edson is back on the show, sharing her amazing resource for birth workers and mothers alike! Kellie is the creator and host of...

Ep. 42: 'Follow Your Gut' Featuring Kellie Edson

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was a blast having fellow podcaster and aspiring Childbirth Educator Kellie Edson on the show! Listen in as she shares her journey into birth work ...

Ep. 41: 'Lotus Births' Featuring Rachana Shivam Evans

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Rachana Shivam Evans is the founding Principal of the International College of Spiritual Midwifery. Rachana’s teaching career spans 40 years and she...

Ep. 40: 'Birth Worker Feature' with Juli Tilsner

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"Don’t do this work alone...find a soulmate doula.” These wise words and so much more was shared with the Dearest Doula community in our most rec...

Ep.39: 'Prenatal Yoga' Featuring Daniela Lee & Lisa Young

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this ensemble episode, we discuss the history and benefits of Prenatal Yoga with Yogis Daniela Lee and Lisa Young. These two wonderful ladies do an...

Bonus Episode: Quarterly Review (minimally edited)

02 Oct 2015

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What would a bonus episode be without references to 'Dumb & Dumber' and 'Nacho Libre'?! Join Nathalie Saenz and her husband Bryant in this rather sill...

Ep. 38: 'Birth Worker Feature' with Emily Landry

01 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Happy October Dearest Doula Community! Fall is in the air, and we couldn't be more excited. I recently had the opportunity to chat with fellow birth w...

Ep.37: 'Doula Trainings International' Featuring Tara Brooke, Gina Giordano, & Aimee Brill

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Doula Community,   Over the labor day weekend I had the extreme pleasure of chatting with not just one, but ALL THREE co-founders of Doul...

Ep.36: 'Birth Worker Feature' with Megan Newhouse-Bailey

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Birth Worker Feature we had a blast chatting with doula and fellow Harry Potter fan, Megan Newhouse-Bailey. In addition to being a birth and...

Ep.35 'Bengkung Belly Binding' Featuring Karina Robinson & Amanda Reyna

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After having spent months gathering interviews, hunting for audio, and many sleepless nights of editing, it's finally here- Dearest Doula's very f...

Ep. 34: 'Birth Worker Feature' with Sarah Connors, N.D.

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Birth Worker Feature we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Sarah Connors, N.D. A naturopathic doctor and birth doula, Sarah is also a ...

Ep. 33: 'Diastasis Recti' Featuring Julie Tupler

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990...

Ep. 32 'Birth Worker Feature' with Samantha Mahon

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Mahon wears many hats- she is a the owner of 'Sacred Bee Doula' and in addition to being certified doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, ...

Ep. 31'Growing The Doula Pie' Featuring Michal Klau-Stevens

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Michal Klau Stevens is back with some great insights in regards to 'Growing The Doula Pie'! A professional speaker and healthcare consumer advocate s...

Episode 30: Birth Worker Feature with Michal Klau Stevens

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Michal Klau Stevens is a professional speaker and healthcare consumer advocate, specializing in maternity care. She offers healthcare advocacy skills ...

Episode 29: 'DONA International' Featuring Sunday Tortelli

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the incredible opportunity to connect with and interview DONA International president Sunday Tortelli, for the 'Dearest Doula' podcast....

Episode 28: 'The Benefits of Herbs during the Pregnancy & Postpartum Periods' Part 2 Featuring Demetria Clark

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We are wrapping up this weeks topic-'The Benefits of Herbs During the Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods' on fire with Demetria Clark! This episode is...

Episode 27: 'The Benefits of Herbs during the Pregnancy & Postpartum Periods' Featuring Demetria Clark

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Demetria is back, and rocking our socks off once again in this incredibly informative episode on the benefits of herbs during the pregnancy and post...