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Creating a Montessori Home Environment: The Key to Deep Connection & Thriving Kids
In this February episode, we welcome back Jeanne Marie Paynel, a seasoned Montessori mentor and host of ‘The Art of Parenting’ podcast. We are so excited for Jeanne Marie to share with you insights on how . You’ll also get a sneak peak into what…
Connecting with Your Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy
In our February love fest we are focusing today on your “nether regions” as we dive into the importance of maintaining a connection with your body during pregnancy. Our guest, Dr. Lauren from Thrive Physical Therapy, shares her experience and expertise on pelvic floor…
Deepening Connection and Partnership Through the Birth Ceremony with Haize Hawke
We are starting season 3! In this episode, we kick off February with Haize Hawke. As doulas and educators we see a lot of relationship dynamics between couples. Today we are focusing on a similarity that happens with most of our hetero couples. Understanding where…
How To Become A TRIWEST Doula and Navigate TriWest/TRICARE Billing in 2025
In this episode especially for doulas, we are covering the new TriWest transition for serving military families. January of 2025 brings new TRICARE provider agreements and hopefully a more streamlined way for billing and receiving timely payments. Be sure to subscribe to our channel on…
Keeping Your Power Workshop™ – with Traci Doula
In October, we hosted Traci for her 2 day workshop attended by both Doulas and Childbirth Educators. In this episode, Traci Doula returns to our podcast to hear feedback about her impactful workshop ‘Keeping Your Power™ for Doulas.’ I invited Lydia and Jenna to come…
Early Breastfeeding Education with Dr. Morgan MacDermott
In this episode, Dr. Morgan MacDermott joins me to discuss holistic approaches to breastfeeding, and to address common misconceptions and myths. Breastfeeding definitely has a learning curve and needs to be researched well ahead of a baby being in your arms. We somehow miss the…
Tips for New Dads: Building Connection and Confidence in Birth and Parenting with Dr. Jay Warren
In today’s show I welcome Dr. Jay Warren, a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor deeply passionate about families and especially new dads. I was double lucky to be his Hypnobirthing childbirth educator, and the doula for the birth of his son. Dr. Jay runs local…
Katie’s VBAC – a Transformative Journey from Hospital to Home Birth
In this episode, Katie contrasts her two births. Her first birth led to a cesarean that was unplanned and unwanted. Katie’s hope is that her lessons can serve as teaching tools and warnings for new parents to get educated early, find the best support and…
How to have a VBAC: Part 3, Emotional and Physical Readiness
Episode three of our VBAC series delves into the journey of preparing for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). We cannot emphasize enough the importance of emotional and physical readiness. We want you to look at your stuff- the challenging stuff and the parts that…
How to have a VBAC: Part 2, Finding the Right Supportive Provider
In this episode of the VBAC series, Ashley and I discuss the challenges of finding a supportive provider for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). In part two of this series, we discuss the importance of choosing a provider who genuinely supports VBAC, rather than…
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