Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, LCCE, CLC, AdvCD(DONA)

Episode Summary Birth doula work gets described as thrilling—the middle-of-the-night call, the quick scramble, the arrival at a birth. But what’s left out of that story is the reality of sleep deprivation, the impact of disrupted schedules, and the ongoing challenge of protecting your health while being on call. In this episode, Dr. Robin Elise […]

The scarcity mindset is costing doulas clients, referrals, and longevity. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors get honest about how doulas treat each other, what mentorship actually looks like, and why abundance mindset has to be more than a talking point.

New doulas always ask the same question: how do I find my first 3 clients? Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors break down what actually works, from networking with other doulas and providers to pricing strategy, social media, and the imposter syndrome that keeps trained doulas from booking their first birth.

This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Episode Summary On this episode of TBG 2026, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln joins Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors for a conversation birth professionals rarely get to

Episode Summary Today we dug into the real challenges of supporting clients through inductions as doulas. We named why clear, early conversations about induction matter, not just for our clients but for our own well-being. Whether it’s adjusting to higher induction rates after the ARRIVE trial, navigating hospital policies, or simply figuring out when your

Episode Summary Insurance coverage for doulas sounds like a win for everyone. More clients, broader access, sustainable practice. But the reality is messier than the headline, and Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors have both lived that reality from opposite sides of the billing process. Robin brings a background in health management system

Episode Summary No-shows are one of those topics birth professionals talk about in private but rarely address out loud. In this episode, Robin and Hillary get into both types of no-shows that doulas actually deal with: the potential client who ghosts a consultation, and the client who goes into labor without ever picking up the

Episode Summary On this episode of TBG 2026, Dr. Hillary Melchiors sits down with clinical psychologist Kerry Makin-Byrd for an honest, experienced-grounded conversation about burnout, moral injury, and the emotional realities of long-term careers in birth and mental health work. Kerry Makin-Byrd shares her journey from Colorado to Wellington, New Zealand, reflecting on how changing

Episode Summary If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things and still not getting inquiries, the problem probably isn’t your skills or your passion. It’s that you’re not tracking the right information to know what’s actually working. In this episode, Hillary and I sit down again with Darcy Sauers, who started in corporate

Episode Summary Robin and Hillary dig into what experienced birth workers actually do after they leave a birth, and why having a deliberate post-birth routine matters for long-term sustainability. This conversation covers everything from the first private moment in your car to sleep, food, family dynamics, and the anthropology of ritual itself. It’s honest, occasionally