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Welcome to the Wise Doula Podcast, a friendly space where we discuss everything surrounding the parenting journey, from pregnancy and birth, to postpartum and beyond. I am your host, Marta Arandia. Doula, mother and early childhood expert rolled into one. I am passionate about supporting families through every step of the parenting journey. My goal is to help expecting parents get information and resources so they can approach the birth experience from a place of support, understanding and s ...
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In this episode I invite you on a very special journey, both physical and metaphorical. I want to share with you my experiences on a recent trip to Spain, my home country. After a significant time without visiting, what was my experience as I reconnected with friends and family? How did my doula experience color this trip? I talk about the meaning …
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Who Is The New Roommate? Siblings and Babies
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In today's episode, we discuss how to prepare siblings in the early years (0-8 year olds) for the arrival of the new baby. This is generally a time of joy and excitement for parents but it might leave our little ones feeling like an uninvited roomate is moving in and planning to take "over the house". How can we prepare them to understand what is h…
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Communication: An Ongoing Life Path - Interview with ASMR Jeremiah
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In this episode I sit down with ASMR Jeremiah to discuss the topic of communication. Jeremiah was my guest in season 1, and we discussed his work as an ASMR artist and content creator. This time, we discuss another topic that he is passionate about, which is communication. He explains to us what started his love for this topic and encouraged him to…
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Embracing and Protecting the Postpartum Body
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In this episode I invite you to learn more about the Postpartum period and how to best care for our body and mind during that period. I will share why I am passionate about Postpartum care and how my own postpartum experience, paired with taking care of my first doula client, helped me realize the importance of protecting the postpartum at all cost…
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Interview with Katie La Morte - Postpartum Depression and a New Life Path
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In this episode, I sit down with Katie La Morte, a mom, wife and human resources professional. Katie shares the story of how she experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her second child and how after advocating for other mothers in her company, she encountered challenges during her own maternity leave. This a story of how Katie realize…
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In this episode we discuss a topic that is often shared behind closed doors, a topic that lurks in the shadows but affects many families searching for a baby. Our topic today is infertility. Whether it has touched your life or the life of someone close to you, this is a topic we all need to learn about. I invite you to learn more about how infertil…
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Podcast. This episode is very special, because it connects with episode 16, A Letter to my Younger Self. I will be sharing my story and how after years devoting my entire life to the classroom, I found myself experiencing burnout and mental health struggles during my last teaching year. I went looking for help and what I …
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In this episode I invite you to travel back in time with me. What would I say if I could go back 20 years and talk to that young teacher? Would I tell her she had all the time to be a mother? Or perhaps tell her to prioritize her family instead of the work she devoted so much to? Of course, none of us have a time machine but suspend disbelief for a…
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Supporting and Caring For the Postpartum Family
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In this episode we discuss how to best support the postpartum families in our lives. The postpartum period brings with it many changes and adjustments, both physical and emotional, personal and social. Many times, in our excitement to meet the new baby and visit the family, we forget that they have very unique needs. Often we ask about the baby but…
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Parenting With Our Parents... Is It An Impossible Mission?
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In this episode I invite you to learn more about relationships and how to navigate communication with our parents when we are becoming parents ourselves. Pregnancy is a period that brings with it many changes, both physical and psychological. The couple also experiences a change in their roles towards society and with each other. Our parents and in…
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How The Archaeology of People Impacts Client Care
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In this episode we discuss the archaeology of people. Wait, isn't archaeology about physical remains and ancient cultures? Indeed it is. However, I believe that as people we have archaeological remains of our own and they play an important part during life transitions, such as becoming parents. There are so many things under the surface of each per…
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Wisdom And Tools Collected on My Doula Journey
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In this episode I want to tell you a story. The story of the gifts and wisdom that have enriched me in this doula journey. What are the most important tools I use on a day to day basis? Can I still be your doula and support you, even if we are far away? Do I need lots of items to nurture and care for you? Let's talk about what is the essence of dou…
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Discussing Pregnancy and Birth with Children
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In this episode I invite you to learn more about how to discuss pregnancy and birth with children. Are you into fantasy or reality when discussing birth with children? Do you think we should stick to "the stork brings the babies" story? Myths and fantasy aside, children are keen observers and always aware of changes, and most of all, they are curio…
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In this episode of the podcast, we talk about gratitude without a rainbow. You might be wondering, how do gratitude and rainbows connect? Well, we are not talking about the rainbow that comes after an actual storm, but the rainbow baby that follows the metaphorical storm of perinatal loss. Is it possible to find gratitude and joy again after perina…
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Interview with Nathan Riley, the Holistic OB/GYN
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In this week’s episode, we welcome Nathan Riley, the Holistic OB/GYN, to our podcast. Nathan is a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist. He is dual-board-certified in allopathic medicine, and brings in tools from other modalities like functional medicine and nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and midwifery to optimize the care of his clients. In …
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In this episode I invite you to join me around the virtual fire for a bit of doula storytelling. I am sharing with you the experience of attending my first homebirth a few years ago and how it transformed me, giving me a new insight into the beauty of birth. Tears and joy, fear and courage, all of them were present that night. This is a story about…
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In this episode I invite you to learn more about emotions and mental health during pregnancy. We discuss how emotions don't come with an off switch and how society can pressure us to feel joyful an excited at all times during pregnancy. However, this is a time where anxiety can be at an all time high. We will discuss how it's important to understan…
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Interview with ASMR Jeremiah (Part II) - Connecting People Through ASMR
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In this week’s episode, we continue the conversation with ASMR Jeremiah. We talk about how he draws from everyday experiences to create his content and how his time teaching children has inspired his dad role play videos. We also discuss his love for learning more about psychology and communication. He explains how a Communication training changed …
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Interview with ASMR Jeremiah - Journey Into Relaxation (Part 1)
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Today I welcome a very special guest. ASMR Jeremiah is a professionally trained actor, ASMR artist and YouTube Content Creator. Jeremiah started his channel in 2020 and he currently has close to 50K subscribers and over 400 ASMR videos available. Jeremiah defines himself as an ASMR artist, husband, dog lover, actor, and educator. During this conver…
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What Is ASMR? How Can It Support Your Parenting Journey?
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In this episode I invite you to learn more about ASMR. Four misterious letters that connect us with a world of relaxation. You might be familiar with ASMR or be completely new at it. You are at the right place, as this episode will discuss ASMR in detail and talk about its benefits for new parents. I will also share my personal journey with ASMR an…
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Welcome to the Podcast - A Happy Introduction
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Welcome to the first episode of the Wise Doula Podcast. My name is Marta Arandia and I will be your podcast host. I am a doula, educator and owner of Loving Belly Doula Services LLC. This podcast has been a labor of love and I hope to bring that love to you as well. My intention is to create a supportive community for parents, grandparents, and any…
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