The Worldwide Doula

In this revealing episode, I'm joined by an experienced birth doula and prenatal/postpartum yoga and meditation teacher. We explore the benefits of yoga and meditation in preparing both the mind and body for the journey of natural birth . We dive into how breathwork, often overlooked, can be a powerful tool for pain relief during labour . We touch on how a doula is not only support for the bir...

In this juicy episode, we sit down with Dr Jess Michaels, an osteopath, doula and mumma from Coffs Harbour. We dive into what osteopathy is, and how it can help you with your fertility . Jess talks about some intriguing practices, sharing insider stories of treating clients under the radar and I share a personal story about how osteopathy helped me that will leave you in awe. And for all those sle...

Prepare for an eye-opening episode as we delve deep into the world of pregnancy, fertility, and women's health with Tomikah, a personal trainer from the Gold Coast, who specialises in women’s fitness. In this exciting episode, we explore Tomikah's personal journey of preparing her body for pregnancy and the role that contraception played in it all. We talk about the dangerous myths that do...

In this episode, we chat with Delphine, a dedicated vegan mumma and experienced doula living in Lombok, Indonesia. She talks us through why she picked the vegan path and how she had 3 healthy pregnancies whilst on a vegan (and vegetarian) diet in Dubai. She dives into the food she ate and the supplements she took while pregnant to make sure she was giving the right stuff to her growing baby. Delph...

In this episode, we delve into the unique set of challenges and intricacies of being a doula in a rural community. While providing valuable insights into starting your own doula business , the podcast also contrasts the experiences of small-town childbirth with those in metropolitan areas. From dodging dubious medical practices to navigating a more close-knit, yet isolating environment, this episo...