Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions ...
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This is me, honest, real & open sharing my thoughts, views & journey as a Doula ( birth support person ) Doula Educator & Wise Woman in her Empress era. Grateful I get to speak to Women I’ve held in Birth & supported during such an intimate rite of passage! Let’s talk real & share what needs to be shared! Gold Coast Queensland Australia
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Preparing for a hospital birth with Anna Rodney of Birth and Baby University.
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Anna Rodney shares hospital birth prep tips with Kristin Revere in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Anna is the founder of Birth and Baby University. Gold Coast Doulas is an affiliate for the online Birth and Baby University class, Preparing for Your Hospital Birth. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can re…
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Loss with Christi Kmecik of Written Hugs Designs.
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Christi Kmecik shares her journey with loss and how she was drawn to create a beautiful line of grief cards. She also gives tips on how to support someone who is grieving on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, ch…
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Breast Milk Sharing with Kelly Cox of Share the Drop
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Kristin Revere and Kelly Cox discuss milk sharing and her new platform called Share the Drop on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services &…
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Health Tips for New and Seasoned Moms with Dr. Lora Grasso of APEX Coaching.
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Dr. Lora Grasso discusses small changes that can help you maintain your health after having a baby in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Dr. Grasso is the founder of APEX Coaching. This episode of Ask the Doulas is hosted by Kristin Revere. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!…
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Update: Launching Audiobook on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon for ‘Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby’
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In the latest episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere discusses the launch of the Audiobook for Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere recorded the audiobook at a local recording studio called Centennial Sound and had a lot of fun with the process. You can now order Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby on …
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Exploring Spirituality, Doula Practices, and Birthing Advocacy with Sabia Wade
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Kristin Revere and Sabia Wade discuss her book “Birthing Liberation” and discuss spirituality and doula work. Sabia is the CEO of Birthing Advocacy Trainings and a speaker, mentor, and author. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s b…
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Preparing for Postpartum Recovery During Pregnancy with Mariela De Santiago of New Mom Talk Podcast
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Kristin Revere and Mariela De Santiago discuss how preparation during pregnancy can impact your postnatal recovery phase. Mariela hosts the New Mom Podcast and is the founder of the Carlsbad Mom Crew. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kri…
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Navigating Triggers, Tantrums, and Trauma in Early Parenting with Emily Cleghorn of Mindful Soul Wellness
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Emily Cleghorn shares her personal story of overcoming trauma and discusses the importance of support during motherhood on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. She also discusses navigating triggers and tantrums as you heal your childhood trauma in the midst of early parenting. Emily is the founder of Mindful Soul Wellness. Please leave a review o…
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The Importance of Postnatal Nutrition and Doula Support During Recovery with Jodi Graves of Michigan Family Doulas
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Kristin Revere and Jodi Graves of Michigan Family Doulas discuss the importance of postnatal and prenatal nutrition. They also talk about the role of the postpartum doula and how they can support families after baby arrives on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach mor…
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Exploring Surrogacy Options, Family Planning, and Surrogate Choices with Jessie Jaskulsky of Surrogacy Simplified
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Kristin Revere and Jessie Jaskulsy discuss the types of surrogacy and options for families in this informative Ask the Doulas episode. Jessie also gives her top tips for families who are considering surrogacy. Jessi owns Surrogacy Simplified Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! S…
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Postpartum Traditions, Holistic Care, and New Mother Support with Alexandra Francis of Mamahaven
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Kristin Revere and Alexandra Francis discuss postpartum recovery traditions worldwide and the need for holistic postpartum support models like Mamahaven. Alexandra also owns Our Hummingbird. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s bir…
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Importance of Postnatal Nutrition for Maternal Health with Genevieve Mena, Co-Founder of Mamieli: Postpartum Wellness Tips
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The importance of postnatal nutrition with Genevieve Mena, Co-Founder and CEO of Mamieli. Kristin Revere and Genevieve Mena discuss everything from traveling with kids to nourishing ourselves during the postpartum recovery phase on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas podcast. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we …
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Michigan Surrogacy Law Updates and Family Planning Insights with Jessie Jaskulsky of Surrogacy Simplified: Exploring Surrogacy Options
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Kristin Revere and Jessie Jaskulsky of Surrogacy Simplified discuss exciting changes in Michigan's Surrogacy laws in this episode of Ask the Doulas. Jessie also shares top tips for listeners exploring surrogacy as an option for growing their families. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners l…
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How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help Infants: Colic Relief, Latching Problems, and Baby Wellness with Meaghan Beames of MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast
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How Craniosacral Therapy can benefit infants with Meaghan Beames of MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast and Beames CST Training Centre. Kristin and Meaghan discuss how craniosacral therapy can help babies cope with colic, latching issues, and growing pains that can make life with a newborn harder than it needs to be. Please leave a review on our podcast if…
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Tips for Supporting Friends After Baby with Lizzie Williams: Baby Registry and New Parent Support
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Tips for supporting your friends who just had a baby with former Gold Coast Doulas client, Lizzie Williams. Kristin and Lizzie chat about everything from creating an intentional baby registry to her top tips for supporting new parents in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Lizzie contributed to our new book, Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Bab…
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Doula Support Benefits: Birth and Postnatal Experience with Anne Wallen of MaternityWise International
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Kristin Revere and Anne Wallen discuss how doulas can impact the birth and postnatal experience. Anne also describes her doula training and education programs at MaternityWise International. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s bir…
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Simple Healthy Habits for Busy Moms with Brianna Wilkerson of Mommy Me Time Community: Prioritizing Health and Self-Care
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Kristin Revere and Brianna Wilkerson of Mommy Me Time Community discuss the focus on prioritizing health and self-care during each season of motherhood. Brianna has quick tips for both new and seasoned moms to get more intentional time and nourishment. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners …
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Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition Tips with Stephanie Middleburg, Author of “The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition”
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Kristin Revere and Stephanie Middleburg chat about the importance of nourishing yourself and your baby during pregnancy and the postnatal phase. Stephanie is the author of “The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition” and founder of Middleburg Nutrition. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like y…
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Episode 34~ my live psychic reading with Leila!
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I was guided intuitively to record this podcast with Leila for many reasons. I find her extremely honest and inspiring. I love the light she brings too many Women’s lives and when I asked if she would do a LIVE psychic reading for me, she said YES and we want to share it all with you. In Love & Wisdom, Us x…
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Breaking Motherhood Barriers with Heidi McDowell of Mind Body Baby Collective: Yoga, Child Care, and Co-Working
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Kristin and Heidi discussed her yoga studio’s expansion, including child care and a co-working space. They also discussed Heidi’s contribution to the fitness section in our upcoming book release, Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscr…
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Fourth Trimester Preparation with Dr. Diane Speier: Life After Birth and Holistic Postnatal Planning
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Kristin Revere and Dr. Diane Speier chat about how to best plan and prep for the postnatal phase. They discuss everything from communication to support options in this informative episode. Dr. Speier is also the creator of the Digital Doula 2.0 app. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners lik…
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Top 5 Toddler Behavior Questions: Handling Tantrums and Big Feelings with Christine Brown of Bella Luna Family
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Kristin Revere and Christine Brown address everything from handling tantrums to managing a child’s big feelings in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. You can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast player. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newslette…
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Postpartum Recovery: Healing Hemorrhoids, Fissures, and Tears with Lynn Schulte, Founder of the Institute for Birth Healing
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Kristin Revere and Lynn Schulte discuss postpartum healing including hemorrhoids, fissures, and tears as well as preventative steps to take during pregnancy/ in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas podcast. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check o…
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Breastfeeding Gadgets: Benefits and Drawbacks with Kelly Emery of Baby Beloved
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Kelly shares the pros and cons of top breastfeeding gadgets with Kristin in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Link to free Gadget Videos: https://www.babybelovedinc.com/resources and subscribe to her YouTube Channel and her Breast Friends Forever Club for more videos as Kelly comes across more gadgets and the latest lactation research. Please l…
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HypnoBirthing Impact: Personal and Documentary Experiences with Liat Ron, Producer of Fear and Now
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Fear and Now Documentary with Liat Ron, Producer and Director. Kristin and Liat discuss how HypnoBirthing impacted her second birth and why she decided to create a documentary about her experience along with the experiences of other families captured in the film. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more…
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Episode 33- Kara Saunders, accidental athlete / cross fit champion shares her homebirth with us.
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We planned for everything. I was lucky enough to be her Doula. Witnessing this powerhouse, Mama of 2 Birth at home with her man was something else. Kara will most certainly inspire you to have a clear mindset and a positive focus. She worked hard for this Birth. Hope you all love this episode as much as we loved sharing it!…
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