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Bereavement Skills for Birthworkers with The Birth Geeks

Episode 87: Bereavement Skills for Every Doula and Birthworker

May 26, 2026

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.

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Female Doula wiping someone forehead and the pregnant person relaxes in the bathtub. The Birth Geeks Episode 86: What Happens After Five Years as a Doula

Episode 86: What Happens After Five Years as a Doula

May 19, 2026

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.

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Orange backpack with the word DOULA on it. Words on page: The Birth Geeks 85 The Not-So-Magical Doula Bag

Episode 85: The Not-So-Magic Doula Bag

May 12, 2026

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.

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The Truth ABout Doula Confidence The Birth Geeks

Episode 84 The Truth About Doula Confidence

May 5, 2026

What if I make a mistake? An honest conversation on doula confidence, imposter syndrome, and why curiosity beats certainty in the birth room.

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A woman talks on the phone while smiling, holding a baby and working in the kitchen.

Episode 83 Why Doula Burnout Happens and What Actually Keeps You Going

April 28, 2026

What sustainability really looks like for birth professionals. Physical health, business habits, boundaries, and refilling your cup before it runs dry.

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Podcast episode graphic showing a smiling person with short light brown hair and glasses on a dark blue background. The title reads, “Doula and Nurse Relationships and the Reality of Labor Support,” featuring Dr. Kathryn Konrad with The Birth Geeks. A stylized podcast player with a progress bar and playback controls appears below the title.

Episode 82 Doula and Nurse Relationships and the Reality of Labor Support

April 22, 2026

Dr. Kathryn Konrad on doula and nurse relationships, what nursing textbooks miss about labor support, and how to plug doulas into the maternity workforce.

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A tired woman put her head down to look at phone.

Episode 81: Navigating Sleep Disruption and Recovery for On-Call Doulas

April 14, 2026

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

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Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors sitting at table

Episode 80 The Scarcity Mindset: How Doulas Treat Each Other (And How to Do It Better)

April 7, 2026

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.

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Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors sitting at table

Episode 79: Getting Hired as a Doula

March 31, 2026

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.

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Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Changing Birth Outcomes with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

March 24, 2026

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