Postpartum Doula Diaries

Postpartum Doula Diaries

By Tara PapacostasBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Postpartum Doula Diaries episodes

  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 13
    Episode 13 | Life, Growth & The First Months of 2026 🤍
    A personal and business update as I reflect on the first few months of 2026 — motherhood, family life, protecting my own wellbeing, the growth of postpartum support, 14 new doula students across Australia, my recipe eBook launch, welcoming Sam to the team, and the beautiful movement of more mothers being supported. Real, honest chat about balancing it all while building a business and raising a family.
    31 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 12
    Postpartum Doula Diaries – Episode 12
    Last week was… a lot.
    We had a 24-hour vomit bug sweep through — thankfully it was just my littlest man — but it still meant a couple of reschedules and a big shift in plans.
    I went from four visits booked to only two completed, juggling mum life with doula life the best way I could.
    Behind the scenes, I’ve been getting ready to welcome a new team member (announcement coming soon!) and replying to enquiries coming in thick and fast for 2026 — the first half of the year is already 75% full, which still blows my mind.
    Somehow we still managed a Sofia Day and a little bit of precious one-on-one time with my kids — the moments that refill my cup amid the chaos.
    And all the while, preparing emotionally for Taylor’s upcoming surgery… carrying that quiet mum worry in the background.
    A week of juggling, reshuffling, comforting, supporting — and giving myself grace through it all.
    19 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 11
    🎧 Episode 11 – The One Where 8 Visits Became 7
    This week was a big one — 8 visits turned into 7, but the love and care kept flowing. 💕
    From home-cooked meals and recipe testing, to foot soaks and neck massages, it was all about nourishing mums (and myself) through the busyness.
    I also share a peek behind the scenes — contractor calls, admin juggling, and how it really feels when the week catches up and the tiredness sets in.
    It’s a reminder that even doulas need rest, reflection, and snacks sometimes. 🌸
    17 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 10
    🎙️ Episode 10 – Life, Loss & Late Nights
    This week has been a big one — five postpartum visits, a mentor call, and an exciting meeting with a potential new team member (the Empowering Mothers team is growing!).
    Between it all were late nights helping with homework, vocabulary day at school, and the reality of balancing motherhood, business, and life’s unexpected turns — including attending a funeral and a few rescheduled visits.
    This episode is a raw and honest look at what it’s like juggling it all — supporting families, running a business, and still being Mum.
    It’s chaotic, beautiful, and everything in between.
    Tune in to Postpartum Doula Diaries — available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 💛
    22 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 9
    Podcast Description — Episode 9
    Welcome back to Postpartum Doula Diaries 💛
    In today’s episode, I’m taking you along for another week in the life — postpartum doula work, motherhood, and everything in between.
    This week looked like:
    • Supporting families through the early weeks
    • Mum life while navigating dropped naps (send help 😅)
    • Menopause chats (because motherhood isn’t the only identity shift happening)
    • Running into… is that my cosmetic Botox injector? (Yes. Yes it is.)
    • Rescheduling visits due to a death in the family — holding space for real life
    • Snack prep, toddler chaos, and warm chatty Nonna energy in the kitchen
    • And remembering (again) that no two days are ever the same in this work.
    Postpartum doula life is tender, funny, unpredictable, and deeply human.
    There’s no script — just showing up, holding space, and mothering the mother.
    If you’re listening along, I would love to hear from you — send me a message, leave a review, or let me know what part of postpartum you’d like me to talk about next 💛
    Find me on Instagram: @empowering.mothers.doula
    Your support helps this podcast reach more women who need to hear they’re not alone ✨
    33 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 8
    🎙️ Postpartum Doula Diaries – Episode 8
    Balancing Mum Life and Business 💛
    This week’s episode is a real-life look behind the scenes — balancing motherhood, work, and the beautiful chaos that comes with both.
    Between ENT appointments, speech pathology visits, a deep dive into Tutankhamun’s tomb (Hello year 7 Homework 😅), a little op-shopping for vocabulary day, and endless batches of cookies and protein balls — I share what it really looks like to juggle mum life while growing a business you love.
    Because being a mum and running a business (or building a career) isn’t easy. There are moments of guilt, joy, overwhelm, and pride — often all in the same day. But it’s all part of this wild, beautiful ride.
    Tune in to Postpartum Doula Diaries – Episode 8 to hear what the week looked like as a mum of four and postpartum doula here in Newcastle, Australia. 💕
    ✨ Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
    💬 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a review — it helps other mums and doulas find it too!
    📲 Follow along on Instagram @empowering.mothers.doula
    for more behind-the-scenes stories and real-life doula life updates.
    23 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 7

    Episode 7 – School Holidays, Sick Kids & Dolphin Swims 🐬 The last two weeks have been a whirlwind — school holidays, four visits, four reschedules, a few doctor appointments, some illness thrown in, and of course, all the mum life and work life juggling in between. From first visits to final goodbyes (and everything in between), I’m sharing what life has really looked like lately — the chaos, the calm, and the moments that remind me why I love this work so much. 💛 Tune in for a real behind-the-scenes look at life as a postpartum doula, mum, and human just trying to do her best. If you’re enjoying the Postpartum Doula Diaries, it would mean the world if you left a quick review or comment — it helps so much in getting this little podcast out to more listeners who might need it. 🌸 💬 Come say hi or follow along on Instagram at @empowering.mothers.doula — I love hearing from you! 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — search Postpartum Doula Diaries

     

    This was about the weeks between 29th September and 10th October!

    21 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 6
    🎙️ Episode 6 – Postpartum Doula Diaries
    In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life as both a postpartum doula and a mum. I’m chatting about the week that was — 22nd to 26th September 2025 — the families I supported, the juggle of home life, and some of the real moments that come with walking alongside new mums in the fourth trimester. 💛
    I’ll also share a little of what’s coming up next week, both in my business and at home, as I continue to balance caring for my clients and my own family.
    These diaries are all about giving you a real and relatable look at doula life — the heart work, the challenges, and the joy.
    If you're enjoying listening I'd really appreciate a review. Of course any reviews help get my podcast out there.
    Thanks for listening 🎧
    26 min
  • Postpartum Doula Diaries - Episode 4

    This week I recap a week booked with 9 x 3 hour postpartum visits which ended up being 8 visits and a lengthy emotional phone call as well as a much needed Doula Debrief Dinner. Sorry about the Audio noise at the beginning of this Episode. I promise I'll improve on this next time. Thank you for listening and please feel free to share any feedback, give me a review or share with someone you think would enjoy listening. Thanks again Tara

     

    My week 8-14th September

    31 min

About Postpartum Doula Diaries

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Postpartum Doula Diaries shares the real and raw journey of life as an Australian Postpartum Doula and mum of four. 🌸 Each episode gives you an honest look into the everyday work of supporting new mothers — from nourishing meal prep and baby care to emotional support, partner communication, and the practical realities of running a doula business.