If you're a people pleaser (and if you're a doula… chances are high), this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Darcy unpacks the quiet but powerful connection between the work doulas do for their clients — teaching them to advocate for themselves, ask questions, and trust their gut — and the places we don't do that in our own lives and businesses.

From birth rooms to living rooms, doulas are incredible at reminding parents they don't need permission to make decisions that feel right for them. But when it comes to our businesses? Our pricing? Our packages? Our boundaries? We often find ourselves waiting for approval that never comes.

In this episode, Darcy challenges you to notice where you're asking for permission, hedging, or saying yes out of obligation and invites you to start running your doula business in a way that actually feeds your soul, your family, and your life.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The surprising parallel between birth advocacy and business decision-making

• Where doulas unknowingly ask for permission instead of trusting themselves

• How people pleasing shows up in packages, boundaries, and marketing

• A powerful reminder that you can always change course

If you've been playing small, waiting, or holding back because you're worried about what others will think, this episode is your reminder that you don't need permission to build a business that works for you.

About: The Doula Darcy Darcy Sauers, aka The Doula Darcy, is a certified postpartum doula, marketing expert, and doula business coach who helps doulas & sleep consultants build sustainable, profitable businesses they love. Through her signature membership, My Doula Village, one-on-one coaching and this top-ranked doula podcast, Darcy empowers doulas to step confidently into their role as business owners, without burning out or giving up their calling. 👉 Learn more at: www.thedouladarcy.com Join My Doula Village: www.MyDoulaVillage.com 📲 Follow along on Instagram: @TheDoulaDarcy