The Resource Doula
The Resource Doula provides curated resources that empower women to advocate for themselves and make informed health and wellness decisions for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting.
Episodes
40 episodes
40. Empowered Birth Planning Tips: Expert Insights with Hays The Doula
Show NotesOn this episode of The Resource Doula, I chat with Hays about their work as a doula, photographer, and advocate for informed choice. And how they help clients feel more empowered and informed so they can have the birth a...
39. A Conversation with Dr. Berlin: Enhancing Birth and Postpartum Through Bodywork, Nervous System Regulation, and Informed Choices
Show NotesOn today’s podcast, I chat with Dr. Berlin about his work as a bodyworker, advocate for informed choice, and how he helps his clients feel more settled in their nervous systems so they can have the best birth experience ...
38. From Hustle to Harmony: Navigating Entrepreneurship and Life Balance with Business Coach Kate Gibbs
Show NotesListen to my chat with my business coach Kate Gibbs about what it means to honor your own energy and seasonality of life when it comes to business ownership and entrepreneurial life. We talk about how ditching hustle cul...
37. Mini Series #3: Favorite Resources for Postpartum
Postpartum is such a significant time of change, adaptation, and bonding. It can also be a stressful, sleepless, and emotional time. I encourage you, if you're pregnant or hope to be, spend some time thinking through what you want the first 8 w...
36. Mini Series #2: Favorite Resources for Pregnancy
Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you!Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/Quick links for everything...
35. Mini Series #1: Favorite Resources for Preconception
Part One in a mini series where I go through my top recommended resources for preconception. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Know that everything I recommend I’ve either tested myself or seen to work well in my ...
34. Lily Nichols on Fueling Fertility: Demystifying Preconception Nutrition with Real Food
On this episode of the podcast I chat with Lily Nichols about preconception nutrition, how the common recommendations are outdated and even potentially harmful, and we take a deeper look at folate and how folic acid supplementation isn’t all it...
33. Dr. Stu Talks Breech, VBAC, Twin Home Birth, and More!
Show NotesOn this episode of the podcast I chat with Dr. Stu about twin birth, breech vaginal birth, and what the difference is in the care you receive at a hospital versus a midwifery setting. He provides insight from over 40 yea...
32. Be a Model Not a Martyr with Calisa & Holly of Moms Matter Now
Show NotesOn today’s podcast I chat with Holly and Calisa of Moms Matter Now, a platform for educating and empowering moms in their mental health. We talked about sharing the load, what the deal is with intrusive thoughts, setting yourse...
31. Babywearing Basics with Cassidy of Let's Talk Babywearing
Show NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Cassidy of Let's Talk Babywearing about the basics of wearing your baby, best practices for safety, and her top recommendations on carriers!Cassidy is a certified baby, wearing educ...
30. The State of Midwifery in Alaska: WE NEED YOU!
Show NotesToday's episode about the state of midwifery care in Alaska is going to equip you with information that you need to help make lasting change, not only for Alaskan families, but potentially make midwifery care more access...
29. Entrepreneurial Motherhood with Julianne Nilsson
Show NotesOn today’s episode I chat with Julianne of Sweet Babe Clothing and Revelry Handcrafted about both her birth stories, her experience with motherhood so far, and what it’s like running two small businesses while being a st...
28. The Truth About Feet with Podiatrist Andy Bryant
Show NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Andy Bryant about natural podiatry, common foot issues like bunions, and the best way to set your kids up for a lifetime of foot strength. Andy has been a podiatrist for over 20 years. For...
27. Nutrition for Hormone Health with Amanda Montalvo
Show NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Amanda Montalvo about nutrition and hormone health. She also answers the questions that you submitted on Instagram.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we p...
26. Surgeon Talk: Endometriosis, Neuropelveology, and Genetics with Dr. Nicholas Fogelson
Show NotesOn today's episode, I chat with my endometriosis surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson, about his perspective on endo, a little bit about the genetic aspect of the disease, and a more in-depth look at how endometriosis can pres...
25. Taking Responsibility for Your Birth with Kelly and Tiffany of Beautiful One Midwifery
Show NotesWelcome back to the Resource Doula Podcast. On today's episode, I chat with Kelly and Tiffany of Beautiful one Midwifery out of San Diego, about home birth, taking responsibility for your healthcare and shifting perspectives ab...
24. 5 Ways to Stay Mindful Through the Holidays
Show NotesOn today’s podcast, I’m talking about ways to stay mindful despite the chaos that often comes with the holiday season. I want to end this year on a calm note, and I bet you do, too. Let’s work toward more mindfulness together!...
23. Trust Yourself and Trust Your Baby with Doula Educator Laura Nance
Show NotesOn this episode, I chat with Laura Nance about what type of support and education is best if you're going through the motherhood transition and her experience as a doula trainer for the last 20 plus yearsYou're li...
22. Flipping the Script on Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy with Dr. Sinéad Dufour
Show NotesOn today's podcast. I chat with Dr. Sinead Dufour about her work surrounding pregnancy related, pelvic girdle pain. And if that sounds complex, don't worry. All it means is pain in your pelvis during pregnancy or into the first...
21. Heavy Lifting Through Pregnancy and Postpartum with Christina Prevett
Show NotesOn this episode of the podcast, I chat with Christina Prevett about her work as a physiotherapist in the geriatric and pre and postnatal exercise space as a high level athlete herself. Her recent study, the impact of hea...
20. Sweating Like A Mother with Laura of SLAM Anchorage
Show NotesOn this episode of The Resource Doula Podcast, I chat with Laura of SLAM Anchorage about motherhood, community, and how she created her own village through group exercise classes.You're listening to the Resource Doula Po...
19. Improving Maternal Mental Health with Morgan Turner
Show NotesOn today's podcast, I chat with Morgan Turner about how her experience in doula work has transitioned her into the counseling space. She's currently in graduate school and plans to be a perinatal mental health counselor. We cha...
18. How to Have Twins, Exclusively Breastfeed, and Run a Business at The Same Time With Stephanie Kase
On today's podcast, I chat with Stephanie about her experience with becoming a mom of twin girls, her pregnancy and labor journey, her unexpected hospital, birth and NICU stay, and running her business throughout her motherhood transition.<...
17. My Own Journey With Endometriosis, and Looking Back 1 Year Post Laparoscopic Excision Surgery!
Show NotesResources I mentioned:Nancy’s Nook Endometriosis Learning LibraryEndometriosis.org
16. How to Actually Engage Your Core: 3 Tips That Will Change How You Workout
On this episode of The Resource Doula Podcast, we discuss 3 quick tools you can use to engage your core better. Your deep core, that is, not the superficial glamor muscles. You can practice with me wherever you are listening - whether in the ca...