Chatty Doulas

No guests, no agenda—just Soly, Emily, and Kristin hanging out and letting the conversation go wherever it wants. From wild pregnancy dreams to birth stories and unscripted laughs, we’re just sitting down for a good old-fashioned chit-chat. Grab a coffee (or a cold chocolate milk) and ride along with us!

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Brittani Edds, IBCLC and owner of The Milk Academy Co, to unpack the realities of lactation and infant feeding. Brittani shares how to set realistic expectations for the early weeks, how birth interventions like Pitocin impact milk release, and why prenatal lactation consults are so valuable. The conversation covers managing engorgement, understan...

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Raia Davis, a doula and movement specialist, to discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Raia explains how strength training, mobility, and alignment improve labor endurance, open up pelvic space, and support recovery after baby arrives. We talk about core movement patterns, finding the balance between challenging your body and o...

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we dive deep into the internet's wild world of pregnancy and birth trends. From viral social media dances and sea moss to "belly-only" pregnancy myths, we separate helpful, grounded practices from pure clickbait. Have questions about a birth trend you saw online or want us to cover a specific topic in an upcoming episode? Reach out to us via Instagram @chattydoula...

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we break down everything you need to know about getting an epidural. Whether it is your Plan A or a game-time decision for much-needed rest, we unpack how to use an epidural as an effective tool rather than viewing it as a complete "off switch." From understanding sensory expectations to navigating hospital culture, this conversation gives expectant parents an emp...

What is it really like to carry a baby for another family? In this episode of Chatty Doulas we sit down with Dacia Celis—a Denver-based doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator with Intuitive Birth —to unpack the complex, heartwarming, and eye-opening reality of gestational surrogacy. Dacia shares her personal story of stepping into surrogacy: from initial psychological evaluations an...

The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first trimester! Join the doulas for a real, unfiltered conversation on how to actually survive those early weeks of pregnancy. We dive deep into: The Sharing Dilemma: Deciding when, how, and who to tell about your pregnancy (and why telling complete...

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, Taylor shares her journey through a sudden, last-minute induction after developing gestational hypertension. Originally planning a water birth, she walks us through her rapid unmedicated labor, an unexpected emergency D&C due to a retained placenta, and her ongoing postpartum recovery with pelvic organ prolapse. It’s a deeply honest conversation on the value o...

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Elisha Hanshue of Sagebrush Doula in Denver for a deep dive into all things placenta. Whether you’re curious about placenta encapsulation or wondering what actually happens to your organ after birth, Elisha breaks down the science, spirituality, and practical benefits of honoring the placenta. What We Cover in This Episode: Placenta 101: How the p...

Soly and Emily sit down for a candid chat about what it really takes to uproot your life and rebuild an established doula business in a brand-new city. Drawing from Emily's recent move from Denver to Florida, they share practical advice on researching local hospital cultures, networking in a new town, diversifying your services, and utilizing backup doulas to ease the transition. Whether you are p...

Welcome back to another episode of Chatty Doulas! In today’s episode, we sit down with Sam Chapman, a birth and postpartum doula, placenta encapsulator, and the founder of Baby Lotus Doulas LLC. Sam brings an incredibly unique, well-rounded perspective to the birth world. Having worked for years as a medical assistant in a major Denver OBGYN hospital department, she understands the inner workings...

In this incredibly special episode, our host Soly opens up about their personal journey into motherhood by sharing her raw, beautiful, and unfiltered birth story. Joining us is a very special guest—Soly's doula, Whitney. Together, Soly and Whitney recap the physical and emotional highs and lows of labor, offering a unique dual perspective on the experience. They discuss the vital role of continuou...

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Cameron (they/them), a non-binary Baby and Me yoga teacher based in Denver, for a deep, vulnerable, and beautifully nuanced conversation about the queer pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Katie opens up about the realities of navigating a heavily gendered birth culture as a non-binary person, the power of letting go in the birth space, and the comp...

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katrina Carrera, a perinatal psychologist and founder of Lotus Perinatal. Inspired by her own mother's unacknowledged postpartum depression, Dr. Katrina filled the maternal mental health gaps in her clinical training to focus on "cycle breakers." We dive into what it really looks like to navigate the profound identity shifts of b...

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Haley McNabb, a seasoned birth doula, doula trainer, and mom of two.   As birth workers, we are exposed to the ultimate highs of birth, but we are also front-row witnesses to secondary trauma and profound loss. Haley dives deep into what it truly means to hold these massive emotional waves without letting them swallow you whole.   In...

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Liz Foster of Love in Motion—a Denver-based doula, placenta encapsulator, and childbirth educator. Liz opens up about her journey from a traumatic emergency C-section under general anesthesia to a triumphant, unmedicated VBAC. Now, she uses her experience to help other families debunk fears, navigate the medical system, and claim the...

In this episode, Emily and Kristin—who is tuning in all the way from her travels in Chile!—sit down with Mitzi Kincade, a Denver-based postpartum doula, psychedelic breathwork facilitator, and practitioner of traditional Mexican postpartum healing. Mitzi shares her raw, personal journey navigating severe postpartum depression, anxiety, and a multi-year loss of identity following a high-risk pregna...

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas for Season Two! While Soly is away soaking up newborn snuggles, Emily and Kristin are kicking off the season with Alexi Neal—a holistic postpartum doula and trauma-informed somatic healer. In this episode, we dive into how birth fundamentally changes us and why learning to listen to our bodies is the ultimate nervous system care. Alexi breaks down how to move away fro...

In this episode, we’re talking about pushing. What this stage of labor looks like and what it can feel like. We unpack the myths, the pressure, the coaching, and how pushing can be powerful instead of rushed. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ll know what to do in that moment, this conversation is for you.

Active labor can feel powerful and overwhelming all at once. In this episode, we talk about coping strategies, partner support, and how to trust your body when the waves get stronger.

The final weeks before birth can feel tender, intense, and uncertain. In this episode, we explore how to prepare your body, mind, and support system while making space for rest and trust.

Menstruation and fertility are often talked about in fragments or not at all. In this episode, we bring the conversation together, exploring how cycles work, how fertility shows up differently across seasons of life, and why body literacy matters.

In this episode, we explore cannabis use during pregnancy, lactation, and the postpartum period through a harm-reduction and evidence-informed lens. This conversation is not about judgment or fear, but about supporting informed decision-making, reducing stigma, and creating space for honest, nuanced conversations around cannabis and parenthood. We are all cannabis-informed doulas, and Kristin is a...

n this episode, we explore prenatal bonding and the relationship that begins long before a baby is born. We talk about what bonding in pregnancy can look like, why it matters, and how connection doesn’t have to be perfect or constant to be meaningful. Whether bonding feels natural, complicated, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and gentle ways to build con...

Think of this as your starter bookshelf for pregnancy, birth, loss, parenting, and taking care of yourself. Honest conversations about the books that matter and why they stuck with us.