Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE

CCDS Doula Collaboration

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

Join host Melissa, Doula Trainer, & founder of Capital City Doula Services, as she highlights the inspiring stories & diverse work of doulas trained through her programs and beyond. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations, industry insights, and personal stories from doulas, perinatal professionals & parents. This podcast strives to fosters growth, connection, & collaboration and we invite you to tune in for real stories, expert advice, & uplifting discussions that celebrate the power of doula work and the strength of community.

Author

Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE

Episodes

Ep 6: From Research to Practice: Centering Community in Maternity Care Deserts with Rose Archer 05.01.2026 52:13

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...

Ep 5: From Being in the System to Serving in It: Keena Armstrong’s Journey as a Parent-Educator, Therapist, & Doula 11.07.2025 38:13

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...

Ep 4: Mothers, Daughters, and Birth: Sarah Yastrab on Orthodox Jewish Birth 04.04.2025 41:58

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...

Ep 3: My First Doula Baby is Having a Baby: Abigayle Braudaway on Becoming a Mother 22.03.2025 39:50

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...

Ep 2: From Doula to Patient: Danielle Sollars on Holding Space for Self & Others Through Cancer Treatment 12.03.2025 31:03

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...

Ep 1: Doula, Advocate, Changemaker: Talethia Edwards on Birth Work & Community Leadership 08.03.2025 35:26

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...

Ep 0: The Birth of CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast: Building a Stronger Doula Community 02.03.2025 4:35

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...