CCDS Doula Collaboration

Host: Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest: Rose Archer, Doctoral Researcher, Birth Doula, Certified Chaplain In this thoughtful episode of the CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast, host Melissa Harley sits down with researcher, birth doula, and Board Certified Chaplain Rose Archer, author of the paper  “Surviving in the Midst of ‘Nowhere’: Disrupting the Conceptualization of...

Host:  Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest:  Keena Armstrong, M.S., Counselor, Doula, LMHC In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the  CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast , host  Melissa Harley  sits down with  Keena Armstrong, LMHC , a licensed mental health counselor, parent-educator, birth doula, and postpartum doula, to explore her full-circle story—from growing up in...

Mothers, Daughters, and Birth: Sarah Yastrab on Orthodox Jewish Birth Host:  Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest:  Sarah Yastrab, Birth Doula In this insightful episode of the  CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast , host  Melissa Harley  welcomes birth professional Sarah Yastrab  for a conversation rooted in faith, family, and the depth of doula work. Sarah shares the meaning...

My First Doula Baby is Having a Baby: Abigayle Braudaway on Becoming a Mother Host:  Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest:  Abigayle Braudaway In this heartwarming episode of the CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast, host Melissa Harley welcomes a very special guest—her niece, Abigayle Braudaway—who also happens to be the first baby Melissa ever supported as a doula! Now, 23 y...

From Doula to Patient: Danielle Sollars on Holding Space for Self & Others Through Cancer Host:  Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest:  Danielle Sollars, RN, CD(DONA) In this meaningful episode of the CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast, host Melissa Harley sits down with Danielle Sollars, an experienced doula and labor nurse, to discuss an unexpected twist in her journey—b...

Doula, Advocate, Changemaker: Talethia Edwards on Birth Work & Community Leadership Host:  Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE Guest:  Talethia Edwards – Doula, Advocate, Community Leader, and Author In this inspiring episode of the CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast, host Melissa Harley sits down with Talethia Edwards, a powerhouse in the birth and community advocacy space. Ta...

In this trailer episode, Melissa Harley, doula trainer and founder of Capital City Doula Services and the CCDS Doula Collaboration , introduces her vision for creating a thriving, connected community of doulas. This podcast will focus on building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting doulas in their personal and professional growth. Melissa will explore how coming together...