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If you’ve ever been told to “just trust the doctors” during a high-risk pregnancy… and then left an appointment more confused, anxious, or flat-out dismissed—you are so not alone.

High-risk doesn’t mean helpless. And in this episode, we’re breaking down how real advocacy can change the game when the stakes are high.

I'm joined by Jessica Freedman—a professional birth doula, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine—whose approach to perinatal care is anything but one-size-fits-all.

Jess brings a holistic, culturally-informed lens to birth work, blending movement, breath, and ancestral wisdom to help people feel grounded and empowered in their bodies. She’s studied birth culture across Asia, teaches from a deep commitment to bodily autonomy and informed consent, and has helped countless clients reclaim their power in pregnancy and labor.

Whether you're navigating gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, a previous loss, or just feeling like your care team is speaking a different language—this one’s for you.

What you’ll learn:

• How to make informed decisions when everything feels urgent
• The emotional toll no one talks about—and what real support looks like
• How Jessica blends traditional wisdom with modern care to help her clients feel steady, safe, and so not alone

🎧 Additional Resources You’ll LOVE…

🔥 Free Birth Webinar: Birthing Your Way – Jess’s free class will help you feel less like a patient and more like a powerful decision-maker.

🔥 Lazy Girl’s Guide to Birth Prep – Too many TikToks, too many opinions, and still no clue what actually matters before birth? This guide gives you the basics—fast. Straight to the point, super practical, and made for the pregnant girlies who want to feel ready without the overwhelm.

🔥 The Doula’s Checklist for Beating Burnout – For every doula listening who’s one text away from losing it. Spot the signs, take the pause, reset your birthwork boundaries.

📲 Connect with Jessica Freedman

💬 Follow her on Instagram: @mamashaktiprenatalyoga

 🌐 Visit her website: mamashaktiprenatalyoga.com

💥 Let’s Keep the Advocacy Going

💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on navigating a system that wasn’t built for your complexity—and making it work anyway.

⭐ If this episode hit home, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. It helps us reach more moms and doulas who need this message.

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If you’ve ever laid in bed wondering “Is this it?” or stressed about whether you’ll actually know when you’re in labor—you’re not alone. That “you’ll just know” advice? Not helpful.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what early labor actually feels like, how contractions change as things progress, and why you don’t need to obsess over the 5-1-1 rule to figure it out.

Whether you’re dealing with Braxton Hicks, random cramping, or just feeling off—this episode will help you feel more confident about what’s normal, what’s not, and when to start paying attention.

What you’ll learn:

• How to recognize the signs of early vs. active labor
• What real contractions feel like (and where you’ll feel them)
• Why 5-1-1 isn’t always reliable—and what matters more
• When to stay home and when it’s probably go-time

🎧 Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

🔥 7 Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes in Labor – The must-ask list every first-time mom needs before labor.

 🔥 5 Phrases Every Doula Needs in Their Back Pocket – Advocacy tools you’ll actually use.

 🔥 You’ve Googled Everything. Now Read This.

 From contractions to birth plans to postpartum recovery—this blog answers the questions first-time moms are already searching (but with way better info than a Reddit thread).

📲 Let’s Connect!

 💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on calling out red flags in the birth system and building unshakable birth confidence.

⭐ If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening! Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more birthworkers and moms who need this info.

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Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are warned about sushi but not fentanyl during labor?

In this episode, we will cover:

 🔹 The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely rooted in actual evidence...

 🔹 Why deli meat is demonized while synthetic opioids are casually offered during birth...

 🔹 How to question birth rules that don’t align with logic, consent, or your values...

 … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to ditch the double standards and advocate for a birth that actually makes sense, then this episode is for you!

🎧 Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

🔥 The Quick Start Guide to Confident Birth – The must-have guide to preparing for an empowered, low-intervention birth. Grab it here for FREE!

🔥 Confident AF Birth Prep Guide – 50 pages of real birth education, birth planning tools, and advocacy strategy. Take the overwhelm and anxiety out of birth planning. Download it here.

📲 Let’s Connect!

💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on calling out red flags in the birth system and building unshakable birth confidence.

⭐ If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening! Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more birthworkers and moms who need this info.

📸 After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

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Have you ever wondered why so many hospital birth protocols include interventions that don’t actually improve outcomes?

In this episode, we will cover:

• The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely necessary—and how they often lead to more interventions...
• Why saying no to things like continuous monitoring or coached pushing can actually lead to safer, smoother births...
• How to decline unnecessary hospital interventions without being labeled “difficult” (and still be taken seriously)...
•  … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to protect your peace and advocate for a birth that feels aligned with your values—not hospital policy—then this episode is for you!

🎧 Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

🔥 The Quick Start Guide to Confident Birth – The must-have guide to preparing for an empowered, low-intervention birth. Grab it here for FREE!

🔥 Confident AF Birth Prep Guide – 50 pages of real birth education, birth planning tools, and advocacy strategy. Take the overwhelm and anxiety out of birth planning. This is your first step to feeling confident AF about your birth. Download it here.

🔥 Confident AF Childbirth Class – The no-BS birth class that actually prepares you for birth. Not another generic hospital class. Real tools, real confidence. Sign up now!

📲 Let’s Connect!

💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on calling out red flags in the birth system and building unshakable birth confidence.

⭐ If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening! Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more birthworkers and moms who need this info.

📸 After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

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We’ve all heard it— “Oh, I don’t need a doula. My husband will be there.” or “I’m getting an epidural, so I won’t even need support.”

But here’s the truth—birth is unpredictable. And no matter how much you prepare, things can shift. Having a doula isn’t about whether or not you can do it alone—it’s about how much better it can be with the right support.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths about doulas and why every mom deserves continuous, educated, unbiased support—no matter what kind of birth she’s planning.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why your husband and a doula aren’t interchangeable (and why they actually make the best team)
✔️ Why epidurals don’t replace the need for a doula (yep, you still need support!)
✔️ Why your doctor or midwife can’t give you the kind of continuous care that a doula can
✔️ Why doulas aren’t just for unmedicated births (hint: we support all birth choices)

If you’ve ever wondered whether a doula is really “necessary” or if you’re pregnant and on the fence about hiring one—this episode is for you.

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

🔥 The Quick Start Guide to Confident Birth – The must-have guide to preparing for an empowered, low-intervention birth. Grab it here for FREE!

🔥 Confident AF Birth Prep Guide – 50 pages of real birth education, birth planning tools, and advocacy strategy. Take the overwhelm and anxiety out of birth planning. This is your first step to feeling confident AF about your birth. Download it here.

🔥 Confident AF Childbirth Class – The no-BS birth class that actually prepares you for birth. This is NOT your average childbirth class. Most just give you the basics—hospital policies, vague advice, or the classic “just trust your body”.  You don’t need more generic advice that you can find on Google. You need real, practical birth prep that makes you feel ready—not overwhelmed. Sign up now!

Let’s Connect!
💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on calling out red flags in the birth system and building birth confidence for moms.

⭐ If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening! Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more birthworkers and moms who need this info.

📸 After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

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Have you ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “safest” option when the actual numbers tell a different story?

We’ve all heard it—“Hospitals are the safest place to have a baby.” It’s what providers tell you, what family members repeat, what well-meaning friends assume when they hear the word homebirth.

But when you actually look at the research? Homebirths have better outcomes for low-risk moms. Fewer interventions. Lower cesarean rates. Less birth trauma. Higher satisfaction.

So… if hospitals are so safe, why does the research say otherwise?

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
✔️ Why the hospital system isn’t built for physiological birth
✔️ How routine interventions create the emergencies they claim to prevent
✔️ What the research actually says about home vs. hospital birth

If you’ve ever had someone question why you support homebirth—or if you’ve ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “default” despite the risks—this episode is for you.

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
If you’re ready to take control of your birth and stop second-guessing yourself, these resources will help:

🔥 The Quick Start Guide to Confident Birth – The must-have guide to preparing for an empowered, low-intervention birth. Grab your free copy here.

🔥 Confident AF Birth Prep Guide  – Take the overwhelm and anxiety out of birth planning with 50+ pages of real birth education, strategic tools, and advocacy tips. Instant download.


Let’s Connect!
💬 Follow me on Instagram @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on calling out red flags in the birth system and helping moms build unshakable birth confidence.

⭐ If this episode resonated with you, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening! Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more moms and doulas like you.

📸 After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

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Have you ever walked out of a birth feeling absolutely wrecked—not just physically, but emotionally?

If you’ve ever supported a birth with more interventions than your client wanted, dealt with dismissive providers, or walked away questioning whether you did enough, this episode is for you. Intervention-heavy births hit differently, and if you don’t know how to process them, they will lead to burnout.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

• Why you are not responsible for birth outcomes—and how to release the emotional weight of tough births.
• How to protect your energy and stay grounded during long, intervention-heavy labors.
• The exact ways to decompress after a difficult birth so you can keep showing up without burning out.
• … and a whole lot more!

If you’re feeling emotionally drained after births and need a better way to process them, this episode is for you!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of every birth and protect your energy, these free resources will help:

Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to break the burnout cycle, set boundaries, and recover from emotionally draining births. Watch it here.

The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get strategies to navigate provider pushback and support your clients without overextending yourself. Download it here.

The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Charge what you’re worth so you can take on fewer clients without financial stress. Grab it here.

Let’s Connect!

Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on burnout recovery, energy protection, and sustainable birthwork.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

You don’t have to carry the weight of every birth. You just have to show up, do your job, and then take care of you. Let’s make this work sustainable. 

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Have you ever wondered why you’re doing all the things—posting on Instagram, answering DMs, offering discounts—yet still struggling to book the right clients?

If you’re constantly chasing clients, saying yes out of desperation, or over-delivering just to prove your worth, this episode is for you. Because the truth is—hustling harder isn’t the answer. It’s time to shift from constantly selling yourself to attracting the right clients who respect your boundaries and pay you what you deserve.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

✅ Why the constant hustle is actually keeping you stuck and underpaid.
✅ How to shift out of a scarcity mindset that’s making you say yes to the wrong clients.
✅The exact strategies to simplify your business, get clear on your dream clients, and start booking without burnout.
… and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of overworking and still barely scraping by, this episode is for you!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

Ready to stop the hustle and start booking aligned, paying clients? These free resources will help:

Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to stop overworking, attract the right clients, and build a sustainable doula business. Save your spot here.

The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get strategies to navigate provider pushback while protecting your energy. Download it here.

The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Stop undercharging and start making what you deserve. Grab it here.

Let’s Connect!

Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for tips on attracting aligned clients, raising your rates, and building a doula business that actually works for you.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

You don’t have to hustle your way to burnout to build a thriving doula business. You can attract the right clients, charge what you’re worth, and create a business that actually supports you. Let’s make it happen! 

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Have you ever wondered if saying yes to everything is the reason you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout?

If you’re constantly caving to last-minute requests, answering messages at all hours, or afraid to say no to potential clients, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

✅ Why saying no isn’t selfish—it’s essential for a sustainable doula business.
✅ How to break the cycle of overworking and start attracting clients who respect your boundaries.
✅ The mindset shifts and practical strategies that will help you protect your energy and take control of your business.

… and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start running your doula business on YOUR terms, this episode is for you!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

Tired of burnout and ready to build a business that serves you? These free resources will help you take the next step:

Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to attract aligned clients, set boundaries without guilt, and charge what you’re worth. Watch it here.

The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get the strategies you need to advocate for your clients with confidence while protecting your energy. Download it here.

The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Charge rates that reflect your value—without overloading yourself with extra services. Grab it here.

Let’s Connect!

Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on boundaries, burnout, and building a sustainable doula business.

If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

Your business should feel GOOD. And you don’t have to say yes to everything to make it work. Let’s start setting boundaries that actually serve you!

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Have you ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re just trying to keep up?

You scroll through Instagram, see another doula fully booked or raising their rates, and suddenly you’re questioning everything—your prices, your skills, maybe even why you’re trying in the first place.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

We’re diving into:

✅ Why comparison is keeping you stuck and stealing your confidence
✅ How to stop overanalyzing what other doulas are doing and focus on YOUR strengths
✅ The exact steps to shift from self-doubt to real, focused progress
✅ This week’s challenge to help you break free from the comparison cycle and start taking action

✨ Ready to stop watching and start building the business you actually want? ✨

🔥 Free Masterclass: Burnout to Booked Out
If you’re done spinning your wheels and ready to start booking clients your way, sign up for my free training. I’ll walk you through how to shift from burnout and comparison mode to running a business that actually works for you.

👉 Grab your spot here

🎧 Let’s Connect!
📲 DM me your biggest takeaway from this episode over on Instagram: @birthadvocacypodcast

⭐️ If this episode lit a fire under you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps this podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

After you leave a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

Remember: Your success isn’t measured by how you stack up against someone else. The only thing that matters? That you keep going. 🚀