The Doula Johanna Podcast: Keeping Death Close. Living More Fully.

In this episode, I’m sharing the five books that had a profound impact on me last year—Atomic Habits, Sink Reflections, The Magic of Thinking Big, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, and Womb. These books didn’t just teach me new ideas; they changed how I approach my daily life, my dreams, and even my finances. I’ll talk about how each book influenced my year and how the recurring theme of “growth over p...

My name is Johanna Canady, and I believe you can be your own life doula—by getting curious about your desires, doing everything you can to live your best life, and asking for the support you need. In The Doula Johanna Podcast, I dive into all that life has to offer: death, sex, and money, as well as birth, health, and manifesting. Let’s explore how to show up for ourselves with love, courage, and...

Death is a conversation most of us avoid—but what if we didn’t have to? In this episode, I share the deeply personal reasons behind my decision to train as an end-of-life doula. 🌿 I’ll talk about the profound experience of witnessing my uncle’s peaceful transition in hospice care and how it shaped my view of death. 🌿 I’ll explore the parallels between birth and death, and how our modern detachme...

Hey there, and Happy New Year! 🎉 Let’s kick off 2025 by getting real about our dreams and goals. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m doula-ing myself through the process of goal-setting—making space for what truly matters to me and taking the leap to go after it, even if it’s a little scary. I’ll tell you about my two big focuses for the year: 💞 Putting my marriage first with monthly date night...

Discover the five eye-opening money lessons I learned last year that transformed how I think about finances. In this episode, I share my personal journey of navigating money mistakes, shifting negative beliefs, and taking responsibility for my financial well-being. Whether you're looking to improve your money mindset, tackle financial challenges, or simply learn from someone else's experie...

Welcome to the first episode of The Doula Johanna Podcast! In this debut episode, I’m sharing one of my most cherished self-care rituals: how I “doula” myself every December using the Wheel of Life. This simple yet transformative exercise helps me reflect on where I am, set meaningful goals, and stay aligned with what truly matters in my life. I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I carve out tim...