In this episode, Kat has special guest, Foster Wilson on to share the powerful role that postpartum doula’s play in supporting new families. We talk about everything from the emotional and physical care needed during the postpartum period to why rest and recovery are so important for new moms. Foster also explores the concept of the "mother wound" and how ancestral trauma influences how we parent. We learn about her own healing process through writing and how we can break generational cycles by becoming more self-aware. Foster emphasizes the need for community support, intuitive parenting, and why nurturing is essential for the well-being of both families and society.

Time Stamps: 

0:00 - How Foster’s journey led her to doula work

06:20 - Why doulas play such a vital role: understanding their multifaceted support

10:48 - Why postpartum support is crucial for new families

23:17 -How poetry became a powerful tool for self-expression and healing

39:04 - Ancestral trauma and how it affects our parenting choices

46:25 - How nurturing is essential for the well-being of society

53:38 - The myths and truths of the postpartum experience: what to know

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Guest Bio: 

Foster Wilson is a poet, author, and postpartum doula whose work bridges creativity, care, and connection. Her debut poetry collection, Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls, explores identity, spirituality, and the transformative journey of motherhood. With an award-winning career in independent film and a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Foster brings a cinematic eye and a soulful perspective to everything she creates. As a doula, she supports birthing people through life’s most profound transitions, blending empathy with advocacy. A mother of two and contributor to The Drill Magazine, Foster is passionate about fostering authentic conversations on creativity, equity, and the human experience.