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
46 episodes
45 - Why You Can’t Relax After Birth (and What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It) with Dr. Avery Champagne
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with holistic family chiropractor and author Dr. Avery Champagne to uncover what’s really happening in a mother’s body when she feels anxious, w...
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Episode 45
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48:13
44 - The Realities of Traveling with a Baby
If you are planning a road trip, flying to see family, or even braving a day-long outing, this episode gives you the exact tools to prepare well, keep your baby regulated, and protect your peace. Hit play, pack with confidence, and travel like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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37:00
43 - Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
In this validating and heart-centered episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, postpartum and sleep doula Deb dives into one of the most emotionally loaded topics for new families: how to survive the holi...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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10:17
42 - Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with returning guest Brittany Hageman, a myofunctional speech therapist specializing in oral facial development, infant feeding, and airw...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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54:36
41 - When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW)
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb brings back two powerhouse guests, Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Laura M...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:04:32
40 - Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave
In this powerful episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb peels back the curtain on one of the most under-prepared-for moments of early parenthood: going back to work after maternity leave. Spoile...
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Episode 40
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12:48
39 - Lactation Support Without the Shame: A Conversation with Emily Ager LM, IBCLC
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with licensed midwife and IBCLC, Emily Ager, for the kind of raw, no-guilt, reality-check conversation every parent needs about feeding their ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:14:14
38 - Postpartum Must-Haves: What to Buy for You (Not Just the Baby) After Birth
In this no-nonsense episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb pulls back the curtain on what birthing parents really need for postpartum recovery—an...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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14:55
37 - Why Is My Newborn Crying?! Soothe with Intuition (Not Guilt)
If you’ve ever stared at your crying newborn and thought, “I’ve tried everything… why are they still upset?”—this episode is your permission slip to exhale and regroup.In this heartfelt and practical episode, Doula Deb—a seasone...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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15:11
36 - From Bump to Baby: How Chiropractic Supports Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infants & Children (Guest: Dr. Emma Swartling from Lumos Chiropractic)
In this can’t-miss episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with Dr. Emma Swartling of Lumos Chiropractic for a deep (and surprisingly fun!) dive into what chiropractic care actually i...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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56:19
35 - Movement, Mindset, and Magic—The Body Ready Birth Workshop (Guest: Adrianne Buyer)
In this episode, Doula Deb sits down with the wonderful Adrianne Buyer—a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulator, and Reiki practitioner in Tacoma—to dive deep into all things Body Ready Birth Workshop. Adr...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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51:08
34 - Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep
If you’ve ever felt like the sleep advice out there just doesn’t fit your family, this episode is for you. Join Doula Deb as she dives into why trusting your gut is the key to getting rest without compromising your parenting style....
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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12:39
33 - The Hierarchy of Soothing: A Gentle Guide for Sleep-Deprived Parents
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb Jimenez unpacks a question she hears almost daily from tired parents: “How do I help my baby sleep without sleep training?” If you’ve found yourself contact-napping a...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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15:02
32 - What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula
In this powerful, no-fluff episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb is pulling back the curtain on what really goes into a sleep consult—and spoiler a...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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10:50
31 - How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond (Guest: Ashley Rocha, Herbalist and CEO of LadyWell)
In this powerful and refreshingly real episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with herbalist and hormone health expert Ashley Rocha, CEO and founder of
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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33:09
30 - Monthly Doula Check-Ins: Real Support for Real Life in the First Year
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb Jimenez—beloved doula, certified sleep coach, and postpartum ride-or-die—dives deep into one of the most underrated tools for new...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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8:08
29 - Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS and Laura Meader, LICSW)
In this powerful and affirming episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with two incredible experts—Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Madrona PT, and Laura Meade...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:04:34
28 - Relationship Changes After Baby: How to Protect Your Family Bubble in Postpartum (Guest: Angharad Hollingworth)
In this heart-opening episode, Deb sits down with Marriage and Family Therapist and birth worker Angharad Hollingworth to dive deep into the relational shifts that come with becoming a parent — the ones nobody really warns you about....
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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54:14
27 - Returning to Work After Baby: What Jamie Wishes She Knew (Guest: Jamie Blackall)
In this refreshingly honest episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with her own virtual assistant (and former teacher turned homeschool mama), Jamie Blackall. Together, they tackle the often-overwhelming experience of returning to work after havi...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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56:30
26 - In Flow: Reclaiming Your Rhythm, Redefining Productivity (Guest: Kasia Stiggelbout from In Flow Planner)
In this powerful and affirming episode, Deb chats with Kasia Stiggelbout, founder of In Flow, about what it really means to live and work in sync with your cycle. Kasia shares her own journey from corporate burnout to building a wellne...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:03:06
25 - Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (But Probably Wasn’t Told)(Guest: Dr. Mandi Murtaugh)
In this empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mandi Murtaugh to unravel the mystery of the pelvic floor — what it is, what it does, and why it’s essential to understand before...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:15:25
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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Season 1
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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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Episode 22
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