Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Welcome to Doula Talk, where Doula Deb brings compassionate support and real talk to the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. Whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum recovery, soothing your newborn, or wondering if sleep will ever be part of your life again—this podcast has you covered.
Join Doula Deb as she shares expert advice, heartfelt stories, and practical tips on everything from postpartum recovery and baby care to creating healthy sleep habits for your little one. With a blend of evidence-based strategies and a nurturing approach, you'll feel empowered to thrive in your parenting journey.
Whether you're an expectant parent, a new mom, or deep in the trenches of sleepless nights, Doula Talk will guide you through the ups and downs, providing the knowledge and emotional support you need every step of the way.
Tune in for candid conversations, expert interviews, and all the insights you need to embrace this beautiful, challenging, and rewarding season of life.
Episodes
25 episodes
24 - Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys (Guest - Beth James & Ellie Jimenez)
In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb takes listeners on a powerful storytelling journey straight from sunny Oahu, where she’s joined by her best friend Bet...
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Episode 24
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38:47
23 - Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and the Power of Myofunctional Therapy (Guest: Brittany Hageman from Coastal Myofunctional Speech Therapy)
In this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Brittany Hageman, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist who specializes in myofunctional and oral motor therapy from infancy through adulthoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:03:52
22 - Holistic Approaches to Postpartum Recovery: Blending Traditional and Modern Practices
Are you really prepared for postpartum recovery? Or are you just hoping for the best?Because let me tell you—postpartum isn’t just about “bouncing back” (ugh, I hate that phrase). It’s about healing, support, and care<...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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10:56
21 - Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps!
Why Postpartum Recovery Needs More Attention (And How to Do It Right!)Most new parents spend all their time preparing for birth, but what about after birth? The exhaustion, the physical recovery, the “why does my bod...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:57
20 - Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Guest: Renee Beebe, IBCLC)
Feeding a newborn is supposed to be natural, right? So why does it sometimes feel like an Olympic-level challenge? In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb sits down with IBCLC and lactatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:00:56
19 - Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter for Your Baby and Your Peace of Mind (Guest: Carissa Guiley, M.S., CCC SLP, CLC)
In this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb interviews Carissa Guiley, founder of Nourished Feeding Therapy, to pull back the curtain on the complex and often misunderstood world o...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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49:32
18 - Preparing for Postpartum – The Five Essentials Every Mom Needs
Every new parent dreams of a smooth, supported postpartum experience—but let’s be real, without a plan, it can feel like survival mode. In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb lays out the fi...
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Episode 18
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15:39
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17 - The Preparing for Parenthood Workbook – The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Support System
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10:36
16 - Why Prenatal and Postpartum Planning is Essential for Your Pregnancy Journey
If you think prenatal classes are just about breathing techniques and baby prep, think again. In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb takes you on a deep dive into the life-changing benefits of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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8:42
15 - Safe Sleep Strategies: Keeping Your Baby Safe and Sound
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb dives into the essential topic of safe sleep practices. Whether you’re an expectant parent or already in the thick of sleepless nights, this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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11:49
14 - Understanding and Managing Sleep Regressions
Welcome to this special replay episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep! If you’re a new parent facing the dreaded sleep regressions, this episode is here to help you make sense of it all.In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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6:41
13 - Sleep Coaching for Newborns
In this episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb takes on one of the most common misconceptions about newborn sleep: the idea that newborns can be "coached" to sleep better. Spoiler alert: they can’t! Deb compassionately explains why sleep coach...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:50
12 - When Sleep Coaching Isn't Working: Understanding the Roadblocks
Welcome to a brand-new episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep! This week, we’re kicking off a month-long focus on sleep with an insightful conversation about why sleep coaching might not be working for your...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:42
11 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part Three: First Year Support & Sleep Support
In the third and final installment of A Doula's Touch: One Family's Journey from Birth to Baby's First Year, Doula Deb brings it home with an episode every exhausted parent needs to hear. Joined by Natalie and Mike, she dives into how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:36
10 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part two: Postpartum Support
Part two of this podcast series, "A Doula's Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year," offers an intimate and eye-opening exploration of the postpartum experience as seen through the lens of Natalie and Mike, a family who lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:54
9 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part one: Birth Support
Welcome to part one of our special three-part series on Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep! In this series, we’re diving into the journey of one amazing family who experienced it all: birth doula support, postpart...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:28
8 - Building Your Dream Team: How to Prepare for Birth and Postpartum with Confidence and Support (Guest: Kristin Revere from Gold Coast Doulas)
In this episode of the Doula Talk Podcast, Doula Deb dives into an empowering and insightful conversation with Kristin Revere, co-founder of Gold Coast Doulas and a driving force in maternal health advocacy. Whether you’re an expectant...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:48
7 - Postpartum Recovery with Nutrition (Guest: Dr. Samantha Klim Naturopath)
In this compelling episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Dr. Samantha Klim, a naturopathic doctor passionate about transforming postpartum care. Dr. Klim shares her incredible journey from working as a birth and loss doula to...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:11:37
6 - Taking a Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Health Services (Guest: Michelle Walz, PT, MPT from Madrona Physical Therapy)
In this episode of Doula Talk, I speak with Michelle Walz, a physical therapist and yoga instructor, about pelvic floor health and the role of mindfulness and yoga in daily life. Michelle explains that the pelvic floor supports organs and is cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:45
5 - What is a Postpartum Doula? (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)
In this episode of the Doula Talk podcast, Lindsee and I explore the transformative role of postpartum doulas in supporting families during the transition into parenthood. We discuss how postpartum doulas provide essential care—from baby care a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:28
4 - Why Hypnobirthing Might Be the Game-Changer You Didn’t Know You Needed (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb dives into the world of hypnobirthing with Tracy, a seasoned educator based in London. If you’ve ever wondered what hypnobirthing is or dismissed it...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:43
3 - Five Essential Steps for Preparing for Parenthood (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)
Are you expecting a baby? Tune into this episode where Doula Deb sits down with Lindsee from Wildflower Birth Services to dive into the crucial topic of preparing for parenthood. They explore five key areas that will help you feel more prepared...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:02
2 - Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)
In this episode of the Doula Talk Podcast, Doula Deb shares a conversation from a live Instagram session with Tracy, a doula and hypnobirthing expert based in the UK. They explore how Doula Deb supports families during their baby’s first year, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:36
1 - Doula Deb's First Natural Birth - Navigating the Journey of Natural Birth: Resilience, Support, and Empowerment (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Doula Deb shares the transformative experience of her first natural birth at a birth center. Through her story, we explore the complexities and unpredictabilities of labor, highlighting the importance of...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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43:10
0 - Trailer: Welcome to Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep!
Are you ready to feel more confident and less overwhelmed on your parenting journey? In this quick trailer episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into what this podcast is all about.As a seasoned birth, postpartum, and sleep doula, I’ve su...
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