Squatting, sitting, standing- how familiar are you with labor and birth positions? Listen in to our newest panel episode, featuring two Naturopathic Doctors and doulas, Mai Heath and Sarah Connors.
For links to all the resources Mai and Sarah outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/positions
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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 of Chiropractic Care’ in this amazing ensemble episode featuring FOUR incredible doctors of Chiropractic! We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, and Dr. Vivian Keeler for this insightful and inspiring episode!
For links to all the talking points the doctors outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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“Put Yourself Out There!”
EeVon Ling is a naturopathic doctor, doula, hypnotist, and certified Hypnobirthing practitioner currently serving fertility and expecting clients in the Toronto area. It was an incredible honor and pleasure having her on the show, and listening to her stories of inspiration, struggle, and joy.
For links to all the resources Eevon outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/eevon
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Learn all about the ‘Benefits of Chiropractic Care’ in this amazing ensemble episode featuring FOUR incredible doctors of Chiropractic! We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, and Dr. Vivian Keeler for this insightful and inspiring episode, which is part 1 of our special 2-part series for this topic!
For links to all the talking points the doctors outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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You can also get connected by joining our Facebook group, ‘Birth work is the Best Work’
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*Sound/Music by Setuniman at www.freesound.org/people/setuniman/
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 Schultz to hear what inspired her, and how she got into this fulfilling line of work!
For links to all the amazing resources Cassie outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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You can also get connected by joining our Facebook group, ‘Birth work is the Best Work’
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In recognition of October being ‘SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness Month’, we have put together a very special episode featuring two returning guests to speak about the importance of providing compassionate care to clients in times of loss. Joining us in this episode are two lovely doulas- Sandra Nishihata and Alyx Blauwkamp.
For links to all the amazing resources Sandra and Alyx outlined, be sure to visit their 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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*Sound/Music by Setuniman at www.freesound.org/people/setuniman/
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 Blauwkamp joins us in our most recent Birth Worker Feature, sharing her story, and reminding us all to remember WHY we do this kind of work.
For links to all the amazing resources Alyx outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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Rachana Shivam Evans is the founding Principal of the International College of Spiritual Midwifery. Rachana’s teaching career spans 40 years and she has been a pioneer of conscious birthing practices since the 1970's , specializing in Water Birth and Lotus Birth. Her book 'Lotus Birth' is now in it's second edition, has been translated into Italian, Polish, and Czech and is a world first publication. She is also executive director of the acclaimed DVD 'The Lotus Birth of the Malcolm Twins' and Co-author of 'The Tantric Path’. I couldn’t have imagined finding a more lovely and inspiring guest for this topic, Rachana greatly deepened my appreciation for the role of the placenta, and I think after listening you will love her as much as I do!
"Don’t do this work alone...find a soulmate doula.”
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 amazing job outlining the history, benefits, contraindications, and nitty gritty of prenatal yoga.
For links to all the amazing resources Lisa & Daniela outlined, be sure to visit their 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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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 silly episode for a behind-the-scenes peek of Dearest Doula.
For links to all the amazing resources Nathalie & Bryant outlined, be sure to visit the 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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You can also get connected by joining our Facebook group, ‘Birth work is the Best Work’
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*Sound/Music by Setuniman at www.freesound.org/people/setuniman/
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 postpartum doula, Megan is also an ICEA doula trainer, an ICEA childbirth educator, and a placenta encapsulation specialist. She works with ATX Doulas, serving clients in the Austin area. Listen in today for her unique and cool perspective on doula life.
After having spent months gathering interviews, hunting for audio, and many sleepless nights of editing, it's finally here- Dearest Doula's very first ensemble interview. With what is ultimately my humble nod to the Radiolab gods, I present to you Episode 35: 'Bengkung Belly Binding', featuring the lovely Karina Robinson and Amanda Reyna.
Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 20 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children. She has been featured on many national television programs such as the Today Show, Regis & Kelly as well as in many fitness, medical, and women's health magazines. She is also the author of several books such as ‘Lose your mummy tummy’ and ‘Maternal Fitness’.
For links to all the amazing resources Julie outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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Samantha Mahon wears many hats- she is a the owner of 'Sacred Bee Doula' and in addition to being certified doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, sacred pregnancy instructor, esthetician, and USAF veteran, she is also a local beekeeper. It was such fun talking to her, and I am excited to share her unique and inspiring interview with you all!
For links to all the amazing resources Samantha outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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Michal Klau Stevens is back with some great insights in regards to 'Growing The Doula Pie'!
A professional speaker and healthcare consumer advocate specializing in maternity care, Michal offers healthcare advocacy skills classes and personalized pregnancy mentoring to expectant parents, helping them navigate pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting with confidence. Michal is dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential in all areas of their lives, including self, family, home, work, community and spirit by embracing their strength through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and mothering, and through sharing their experiences to help others. I am thrilled to share our interview with the Dearest Doula community!
For links to all the amazing resources Michal outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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You can also get connected by joining our Facebook group, ‘Birth work is the Best Work’
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Michal Klau Stevens is a professional speaker and healthcare consumer advocate, specializing in maternity care. She offers healthcare advocacy skills classes and personalized pregnancy mentoring to expectant parents, helping them navigate pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting with confidence. Michal is dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential in all areas of their lives, including self, family, home, work, community and spirit by embracing their strength through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and mothering, and through sharing their experiences to help others. I am thrilled to share our interview with the Dearest Doula community!
For links to all the amazing resources Michal outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at Cornerstone Doula Trainings! Simply mention the 'Dearest Doula' podcast to receive a 10% discount on any training when you email Nickie at cornerstonedoulatrainings@gmail.com
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I recently had the incredible opportunity to connect with and interview DONA International president Sunday Tortelli, for the 'Dearest Doula' podcast. Ms. Tortelli was incredibly sweet and informative, and gave an excellent insight into the philosophy and doula training process one can expect with DONA. In addition to being the president, Sunday is also a birth and postpartum doula, DONA approved doula trainer, childbirth educator, and lactation consultant.
For links to all the amazing resources Sunday outlined, be sure to visit her 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com
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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 a continuation of Episode 27, if you haven't checked it out already, you should! In addition to being a powerhouse of passion and inspiration, Demetria is the Global Director of Birth Arts International, and the Founder of Heart of Herbs school. Listen in as she continues to share her wealth of knowledge on this topic with the Dearest Doula community. It was such a joy and honor to listen to her speak on this topic- I think we can all agree she is on our #doulacrush list!
Demetria is back, and rocking our socks off once again in this incredibly informative episode on the benefits of herbs during the pregnancy and postpartum periods! In addition to being a powerhouse of passion and inspiration, Demetria is the Global Director of Birth Arts International, and the Founder of Heart of Herbs school. Listen in as she shares her wealth of knowledge on this topic with the Dearest Doula community. It was such a joy and honor to listen to her speak on this topic- I think we can all agree she is on our #doulacrush list!