The Wise Doula Podcast: Doula Wisdom For Everyday Life.

In this episode I invite you to learn more about relationships and how to navigate communication with our parents when we are becoming parents ourselves. Pregnancy is a period that brings with it many changes, both physical and psychological. The couple also experiences a change in their roles towards society and with each other. Our parents and in-laws might have the greatest intentions in mind when they offer parenting advice but this advice could be challenging at times. We will also talk about setting boundaries and how to give your baby, your family and yourself the best care.

I can't wait to see you inside and tell you more about it.

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In this episode we discuss the archaeology of people. Wait, isn't archaeology about physical remains and ancient cultures? Indeed it is. However, I believe that as people we have archaeological remains of our own and they play an important part during life transitions, such as becoming parents. There are so many things under the surface of each person we interact with, and we need to unveil them with kindness and time. How does it inform the work I do with my doula clients? How can you apply this to everday life? I can't wait to see you inside and tell you more about it.

We are also debuting our new section - Word of the Week - where we have fun learning new words connected to pregnancy, birth and lactation. I hope you will play along and have fun.

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In this episode I want to tell you a story. The story of the gifts and wisdom that have enriched me in this doula journey. What are the most important tools I use on a day to day basis? Can I still be your doula and support you, even if we are far away? Do I need lots of items to nurture and care for you? Let's talk about what is the essence of doula support and how you can apply that in your daily life as well.

From full time teacher to full time doula, I reflect on the nuggets and useful lessons that have accompanied me since my years in the classroom. It is my joy to share my journey with you and bring you along, because the journey is ongoing, isn't it?

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In this episode I invite you to learn more about how to discuss pregnancy and birth with children. Are you into fantasy or reality when discussing birth with children? Do you think we should stick to "the stork brings the babies" story? Myths and fantasy aside, children are keen observers and always aware of changes, and most of all, they are curious about the world.

I will share some insights from my time working with students in the preschool years and also some tips about the best tools to discuss birth with children. Join me as we discuss the importance of having these conversations with children and preparing them before baby arrives, all with a lense of humor and joy.

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In this episode of the podcast, we talk about gratitude without a rainbow. You might be wondering, how do gratitude and rainbows connect? Well, we are not talking about the rainbow that comes after an actual storm, but the rainbow baby that follows the metaphorical storm of perinatal loss.

Is it possible to find gratitude and joy again after perinatal loss, even when we didn't achieve that dreamed rainbow pregnancy? In my experience it is, but it's not something that happens overnight.

Join me inside to learn more about that journey, how we rebuilt our life after that experience and the big lessons we learned along the way. This is a story about how we can look back now and be tremendously grateful that our baby daughter existed. This is a tale of sadness, but above all, a tale of joy and gratitude. I invite you to come inside and sit around the virtual fire. It is my honor to share this story with you. You are welcome here.

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In this week's episode, we welcome Nathan Riley, the Holistic OB/GYN, to our podcast. Nathan is a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist. He is dual-board-certified in allopathic medicine, and brings in tools from other modalities like functional medicine and nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and midwifery to optimize the care of his clients.

In this episode, we talk about how he decided to start his own OB home birth practice after working in the hospital system for years. We also discuss his experience with the birth of his children, including a home birth experience with his second child. We talk about C-sections and the risks behind repeated C-sections, as Nathan shares his recent experience taking care of a client during a home birth. He shares details about a twin breech conference he recently organized and hosted in Kentucky. We also talk about the medical system in the US and the true meaning of safety in childbirth.

I hope this episode entertains you, informs you and inspires you to learn more about pregnancy, health and choices available around birth.

You can find The Holistic OBGyn at:

• https://www.belovedholistics.com
• Instagram - @nathanrileyobgyn
• Podcast: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast

You can find out more about the Born Free Method at:

-https://www.bornfreemethod.com

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In this episode I invite you to join me around the virtual fire for a bit of doula storytelling. I am sharing with you the experience of attending my first homebirth a few years ago and how it transformed me, giving me a new insight into the beauty of birth. Tears and joy, fear and courage, all of them were present that night.

This is a story about a journey. A journey of discovering that a homebirth can be a life changing experience, that our bodies can do incredible things, that there's a reason women have been doing this for generations and supporting each other. This is also a story about choices, because everyone deserves to choose the birth that suits them best. I firmly believe that we learn best through the stories we tell, because they allow us to reflect on the experience and share about it. This will not be last story around the virtual fire, so stay tuned.

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In this episode I invite you to learn more about emotions and mental health during pregnancy. We discuss how emotions don't come with an off switch and how society can pressure us to feel joyful an excited at all times during pregnancy. However, this is a time where anxiety can be at an all time high. We will discuss how it's important to understand and acknowledge these emotions, rather than trying to mask them. I will share my own journey of learning more about emotions, my emotions during pregnancy and the things that I am finding helpful. Ultimately, whether we are going through pregnancy or any other period of our lives, we can find ways to understand and welcome our emotions, to accept them and know when to pause and when to look for support.

This is a story about how the understanding, compassion and support we show to our pregnant friends and our family in general can change lives. Together, we can do it.

I can't wait to see you inside and tell you more about it.

• Postpartum Support International - https://www.postpartum.net - To find mental health resources in your area as well as support groups for pregnant and postpartum families.
• List of Pleasant Activities to support your mental and emotional health - https://flbhimpact.org/list-of-pleasant-activities/

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In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with ASMR Jeremiah. We talk about how he draws from everyday experiences to create his content and how his time teaching children has inspired his dad role play videos. We also discuss his love for learning more about psychology and communication. He explains how a Communication training changed his life and his relationship with loved ones. Join us for this journey into the mind of a wonderful content creator and a very awesome human being. I hope this episode entertains you and inspires you to learn more about ASMR, emotions and relationships.

** This episode contains a guided meditation in the second half of the episode. Please don't listen while driving a vehicle.

Connect with ASMR Jeremiah:

YouTube - @asmrjeremiah

Instagram - Instagram.com/AsmrJeremiah

Twitter - Twitter.com/AsmrJeremiah

TikTok - TikTok.com/AsmrJeremiah

**Note: All Audio and Video Material used in the episode was authorized by ASMR Jeremiah.

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Today I welcome a very special guest. ASMR Jeremiah is a professionally trained actor, ASMR artist and YouTube Content Creator. Jeremiah started his channel in 2020 and he currently has close to 50K subscribers and over 400 ASMR videos available. Jeremiah defines himself as an ASMR artist, husband, dog lover, actor, and educator. During this conversation we discuss his journey into becoming an ASMR artist, his creative process, and what inspires him daily. He shares with us his experiences, his first contact with ASMR, and his YouTube journey for the past three years. We talk about relaxation, the joys of creating ASMR content and the wonderful wisdom that came with it. Jeremiah's videos promote connection, calm and positivity. It is my joy to have him as a guest on the show and share his uplifting content with you. Join us for this lively chat today!

*Don't forget to check out Episode 4 of our show, which provides a great introduction to the ASMR world.

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To find out more about ASMR, please visit: ASMR University

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