Dr. Abby Jorgensen on why bereavement skills belong in every doula’s practice, grief-informed care, and how to show up when you get that call.
Episode 87: Bereavement Skills for Every Doula and Birthworker Read More »
On this episode of The Birth Geeks, we talk about what changes after five years as a doula and how to make the work sustainable for the long haul.
Episode 86: What Happens After Five Years as a Doula Read More »
On this episode of The Birth Geeks, we open our doula bags and walk through what stays, what goes, and what experienced doulas actually carry to births.
What if I make a mistake? An honest conversation on doula confidence, imposter syndrome, and why curiosity beats certainty in the birth room.
What sustainability really looks like for birth professionals. Physical health, business habits, boundaries, and refilling your cup before it runs dry.
Episode 83 Why Doula Burnout Happens and What Actually Keeps You Going Read More »
Dr. Kathryn Konrad on doula and nurse relationships, what nursing textbooks miss about labor support, and how to plug doulas into the maternity workforce.
Episode 82 Doula and Nurse Relationships and the Reality of Labor Support Read More »
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
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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.
Episode 80 The Scarcity Mindset: How Doulas Treat Each Other (And How to Do It Better) Read More »
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
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