Siobhan Smith & Kicki Hansard
The Doula Dispensary
The Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas. Siobhan and Kicki are back with honest conversations about life as a working doula, woman, and mother, a bit like popping round to your mates for a cuppa and a proper chat. You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media: @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kicki.hansard @birthblissacademy Find a doula www.thedouladirectory.com Become a doula www.birthblissdoulacourses.co.uk
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Siobhan Smith & Kicki Hansard
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Sep 25, 2025
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Episodes
Episode #13: Client not seeing value dilemma and trauma support 21.11.2019 45:38
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client can't see t...
Episode #12: Conflicted client dilemma and initial meetings 14.11.2019 41:42
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client seems conflicted...
Episode #11: Client SROMs at home and the doula as the only birthing partner 07.11.2019 48:20
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client calls and her wa...
Episode #10: Breastfeeding dilemma and supporting a client to move on 31.10.2019 49:57
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when supporting a client postn...
Episode #9: On-call dilemma and how to quit your postnatal job 24.10.2019 43:29
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when your on-call period is up...
Episode #8: Two's company; three's a crowd and a serious dose of doula 17.10.2019 29:33
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client's mother is...
Episode #7: Postnatal client dilemma (*TRIGGER WARNING SIDS*) and tongue tie 10.10.2019 38:30
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a postnatal client is not...
Episode #6: Induction dilemma and bad doula press 03.10.2019 35:11
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when your client is going in f...
Episode #5: Interview with Phyllis Klaus 26.09.2019 33:17
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's episode is following a slightly different format. Kicki speaks to...
Episode #4: Antenatal dilemma and supporting the LGBTQ+ community 19.09.2019 38:54
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses how to deliver information without scarin...
Episode #3: Midwife dilemma and being on-call 12.09.2019 43:39
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if the midwife assigned to the...
Episode #2: Payment dilemma and personal safety 05.09.2019 36:36
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're about to go on-...
Episode #1: Pilot 28.08.2019 41:18
Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week they have their first doula dilemma, which considers when it may be appr...
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