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Dearest Doula with Nathalie Saenz

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratings

On Dearest Doula we will learn about a host of birth related topics from top professionals in our field, and connect with doulas and other birth workers so they can share their wisdom with you. Our topic based shows are chock-full of knowledge bombs, tips and resources that you can arm yourself with and add to your doula arsenal of awesomeness. Our birth worker features are all near and dear to my heart, and I invite you to let their journey light your path. Listening to their struggles, their “Movie moments”, and their successes can help you to avoid some mistakes, remind you to keep moving forward, and ultimately inspire you to become a better birth worker. Whether you are listening in the comfort of your home, at they gym, or even on your way to or from a birth, Dearest Doula is the podcast that is designed to help you feel connected, educated, and empowered.

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

November 16, 2016 15:15 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

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 childbirth educator, but is also a birth doula, a birth assistant, doula trainer and mother of two teenage boys. Ursula is the Owner a...

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

November 01, 2016 14:59 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 medicine based on the five element theory. Jo Anne specializes in birth fear and trauma, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopau...

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

October 24, 2016 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

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.dearestdoula.com/infantsleep   Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!   Facebook: https://www.f...

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

October 18, 2016 15:11 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

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 owner of Birth Be Blessed Birth Services, serving clients in the Denver metro area.   Be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: ww...

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

October 11, 2016 15:38 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

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 with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DearestDoula   Twitte...

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

September 25, 2016 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

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/jessiemaher Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dearest...

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

September 05, 2016 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

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 you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DearestDoul...

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

August 27, 2016 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

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/reneebasham   Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, do it today!   Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Ep. 117: Season 1 Finale ft. Nathalie Saenz

July 06, 2016 08:30 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

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: https://twitter.com/DearestDoula   Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearestdoulapodcast/   You can also get c...

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

June 30, 2016 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

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 area.     For links to the resources Vanessa outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/vanessamende...

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

June 27, 2016 08:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

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 in the Edmonton, Alberta area.     For links to the resources Natasha outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www....

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

June 23, 2016 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

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 Ashley outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/ashleymedley   Have you connected with 'Dearest Do...

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

June 20, 2016 08:30 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

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 the Waxahachie Texas area.  For links to the resources Maca outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/maca ...

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

June 16, 2016 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

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. and is currently serving clients in the Placer and Sacramento County areas.    For links to the resources Carmen outlined, be s...

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

June 13, 2016 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 theory. Jo Anne specializes in birth fear and trauma, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. Jo Anne is also the President & Fo...

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

June 09, 2016 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 the resources Devon outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/devonclement Have you connected with 'Dearest ...

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

June 06, 2016 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

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 Ashley Medley and Sarah Gollooly. Ashley Medley is a doula offering full spectrum care, and is currently serving clients in the Washington DC m...

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

June 02, 2016 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

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 consultations, spiritual counseling, personal coaching, energetic bodywork including Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET®), Reiki, vibrational healing work, ...

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

May 30, 2016 08:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

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-Favell join us in this powerful episode! Marnie operates a holistic wellness practice that offers homeopathic consultations, spiritual coun...

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

May 26, 2016 08:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 owner of At First Sight Doula Services, and is currently serving clients in the Northeast Oklahoma area.  For links to the resources Devon ...

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

May 23, 2016 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

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 owner of 'The Website Doula', through which she supports birth and postpartum professionals around the world with skilled website doula care...

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

May 19, 2016 08:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

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 Candlelight Doula Support, and is proudly serving the Cape Cod and South Shore areas of Eastern Massachusetts. For links to the resources Brittany ou...

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

May 16, 2016 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

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 counselor. Kristie is also a trainer with Childbirth International, and the owner of Nurtured Nest LLC - offering birth, postpartum, and breastfe...

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

May 12, 2016 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 Sacramento area. For links to the resources Amy outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/amymoy Have you connected with 'D...

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

May 09, 2016 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

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 shares her amazing insights, and outlines her step by step process for helping birth professionals with their logo designs today!   For li...

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

May 05, 2016 08:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Ep. 100: "Turn your failures into Battle Cries!" Featuring Nathalie Saenz To celebrate our 100th Dearest Doula podcast episode, birth doula and podcast host Nathalie Saenz shares her birth worker journey! Nathalie Saenz is a birth doula, and pre-certified childbirth educator, as well as the creator and host of the Dearest Doula podcast. She is currently serving clients in the San Antonio, Texas area, where she lives with her husband and son. Listen in to todays episode, where she share...

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

May 02, 2016 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Ep. 99: ‘Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy’ Featuring Carol Gray   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Carol Gray!   Carol Gray has attended births for over 35 years -first as a doula, and from 2000-2012 as a midwife. Carol has been a therapeutic bodyworker for over 25 years, and specializes in Craniosacral Therapy for pregnant and new mothers, infants and children. Listen in to todays episode to learn more about this fascinating and gentle t...

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

April 28, 2016 08:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Ep. 98: ‘Rethink Birth!’ Featuring Krystal Trammell   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula and birth worker Krystal Trammell!   Krystal Trammell is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Henna artist, & Reiki master, currently serving clients in the Austin, TX area.    For links to the resources Krystal outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/krystal   Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on social media? Don't wait, ...

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

April 25, 2016 08:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Ep. 97: ‘GentleBirth Philosophy and Training’ Featuring Tracy Donegan   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Tracy Donegan!   Tracy Donegan is a midwife, doula, and founder of the GentleBirth Institute. Listen in to todays episode to learn more GentleBirth’s philosophy and training opportunities!   For links to the resources Tracy outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/gentlebirthinstitute   Have you con...

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

April 21, 2016 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

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 Bepler!   Kimberly is the owner and founder of ABC Doula Services, and also trains doulas both in Portland and all around the Northwest. Kimberly shares with us her unique and inspiring insights into life as a postpartum doula today!   For links to the resources Kimberly outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula....

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

April 18, 2016 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ep. 95: ‘Compassionate Support and Resources for VBAC Clients’ Featuring Lisa Dowling   Today we are re-joined by one of our previous guests, Lisa Dowling!   Lisa is a Doula and GentleBirth Instructor currently serving clients in the central Florida area. Be sure to listen in to today’s episode for some great information on VBAC’s!    For links to the resources Lisa outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/vbac   Have you connected with 'Dearest Doul...

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

April 14, 2016 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 birth worker and midwife Sue Turner!   Sue Turner is a CA Medical Board Licensed Midwife. She is also a graduate of the National College of Midwifery and currently a preceptor for the NCM. She has attended births in various settings including home, birth center and the hospital. Sue has appeared on TLC and NBC, several radio talk shows, and has been i...

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

April 11, 2016 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Ep. 93: 'Your Doula Bag’ Featuring Alice Turner   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Alice Turner!   Alice Turner is a Doula, and owner of YourDoulaBag.com  which is an online resource that strives to support doulas through education, information, products and programs.   For links to the resources Alice outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/yourdoulabag   Have you connected with 'Dearest Doula' on so...

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

April 07, 2016 08:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Ep. 92: “Give What You Want To Get Back” Featuring Jonny Diane Thompson   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth doula and Labor/Delivery Nurse- Jonny Diane Thompson!   Jonny is a Registered Nurse, birth doula, and hypnobirthing coach/mentor. She is also the owner of the RN Doula & Consultancy business, serving clients both virtually and locally in the Wichita Kansas area. Join us in listening to today’s episode, wherein Jonny shares her unique insig...

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

April 04, 2016 08:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Ep. 91: 'Building a Village for Newborn Mothers’ Featuring Julia Jones   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker and postpartum doula Julia Jones!    Julia is an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, and has spent the last 7 years nurturing Newborn Mothers. Her life's work is about creating a renaissance in the way we care for Newborn Mothers. In addition to being a postpartum doula she also trains birth professionals around the world in the ancient art a...

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

March 31, 2016 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

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   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth doula Tracy Hanson!   Tracy Hanson is a labor/delivery & post-partum doula, lactation educator/counselor, baby/child sleep specialist, and certified educator for infant massage, currently serving clients in the southern Oregon area.    For links to the resources Tracy out...

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

March 28, 2016 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Ep. 89: ‘Postpartum Recovery & Wellness’ Featuring Valerie Lynn    In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are re-joined by fellow birth advocate Valerie Lynn!   Valerie is the author of ‘The Mommy Plan’ and founder of Postpregnancywellness.com. She is also a traditional postpartum practitioner, the designer of the ‘Mommy wrap’, and creator of the new mommy wellness kit and program. Listen in to today’s podcast where Valerie shares some fantastic insights on postpartum healing t...

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

March 24, 2016 08:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

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 cloth diaper consultant Brittany Rand! In addition to being a birth doula and cloth diaper consultant, Brittany Rand is the owner of Candlelight Doula Support, and is currently serving clients in the Cape Cod and the south shore Massachusetts area. Listen in to today’s podcast where Brittany shares even more great information on cloth diapers! For ...

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

March 21, 2016 08:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Ep. 87: ‘Cloth Diapers 101’ Featuring Brittany Rand   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula and cloth diaper consultant Brittany Rand!   In addition to being a birth doula and cloth diaper consultant,  Brittany Rand is the owner of Candlelight Doula Support, and is currently serving clients in the Cape Cod and the south shore Massachusetts area. Listen in to today’s podcast where Brittany shares some incredible knowledge bombs regarding the history a...

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

March 17, 2016 08:30 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Ep. 86: “Just Keep At It…Be Authentically You!” Featuring Mandolin Restivo-Walsh   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by doula and childbirth educator Mandolin Restivo-Walsh!   In addition to being a doula and childbirth educator, Mandolin is also a professor of women studies, and the the co-creator of ‘Birth Languages’. She is the co-owner of ‘Connected Birth’, and is currently serving clients in the Stafford County, Virginia area. Listen in to today’s podcast w...

Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten

March 14, 2016 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster and birth awareness advocate Vanessa Merten! Vanessa is the creator and host of The ‘Pregnancy Podcast’, a free online resource for expectant parents and birth workers alike. Listen in to today’s podcast to get an inside scoop on this great show! For links to the resources Vanessa outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com/preg...

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

March 10, 2016 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Ep. 84: ‘Finding what really comes from you in those quiet moments is very valuable’ Featuring Shalene Massie   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula  and returning guest Shalene Massie!   Shalene is a Birthing From Within®- Certified Doula, and Childbirth Educator, currently serving clients in the Blacksburg and Roanoke VA area. Shalene also  appeared on Episode 73 ‘Blessingways and Mother Blessings’ earlier this year! Listen in to today’s podcast w...

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

March 07, 2016 09:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Ep. 83: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy’ Featuring Beth Hardy   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Beth Hardy!   Beth Hardy is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and a birth & postpartum doula, serving families in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Listen in to today’s podcast where she shares insights regarding the history and benefits of music therapy!   For links to the resources Beth outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula....

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

March 03, 2016 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Kelly Collins!   Kelly Collins is a Postpartum doula, fitness instructor, writer/blogger and consultant, as well as the owner of ‘Best of Both Worlds’ doula services, serving clients in the North Carolina area. Listen in to today’s podcast where she shares her stories of inspiration, struggle, and triumph.   For links to the resources Kelly outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.com...

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

February 29, 2016 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Ep. 81: ‘Meditation & The Calm Birth Method’ Featuring Anna Humphreys, Calm Birth Program Co-Director   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by Calm Birth Program Co-Director Anna Humphreys!   Anna Humphreys is a certified doula, childbirth meditation instructor, and infant massage educator.  Since 2012, Anna has been working with the Calm Birth method, and is now the program co-director. Listen in to today’s podcast for great information regarding the benefits of ...

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

February 25, 2016 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Ep. 80: “You Can Absolutely Do This!” Featuring Amber Campbell   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the tenacious Amber Campbell! Amber Campbell is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Owner of Blessings Births and Beyond ,currently serving clients in the South Florida area. Listen in as she shares her incredibly powerful and inspiring stories on Dearest Doula today!    For links to the resources Amber outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dear...

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

February 22, 2016 09:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Ep. 79: ‘Birth Worker Blogging Basics: Tips, Tricks and Major Pit-Falls to Avoid’ Featuring Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague of Bebomia   In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the incredible duo of Bebomia- Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague! Natasha and Bianca are both doulas as well as savvy birth business consultants, and they share with us great insights into the business of birth worker blogging. Listen in for incredible tips, tricks, resources and even a ...

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

February 18, 2016 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the show Marie Lewis of Banner Birth Blessings. Marie is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator, the Owner of ‘Banner Birth Services’, and founder of ‘The Military Doula’. She is currently serving clients in the Windsor, Virginia area. Listen in to hear her inspiring journey as a birth worker on Dearest Doula today!     For links to the resources Marie outlined, be sure to visit our 'show notes' page at: www.dearestdoula.co...

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

February 15, 2016 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Dearest Doula Podcast Episode. 77: ‘Provide More Value, Attract More Clients’ Featuring Nicole Holland   In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the incredible Nicole Holland!   Nicole Holland is a Master Coach and Marketing Strategist who specializes in helping service-based entrepreneurs take inspired action, to build profitable and purpose-driven online businesses.   Listen in to hear her insights into attracting and connecting with clients on Dearest Doula today!  ...

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

February 11, 2016 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Ep. 76: “If It’s Not Working… Good Grief, Change It!” Featuring Deena Blumenfeld In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the show the sweet and lively Deena Blumenfeld. Deena Blumenfeld is a Certified Khalsa Way™ Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Lamaze® Certified Childbirth Educator, Lamaze Program Director, and the owner and lead educator of Shining Light Prenatal Education, currently serving clients in the Pittsburgh PA area. Listen in to hear her inspiring journey as a birth worker on...

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