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Ask the Doulas Podcast

Ask the Doulas Podcast

Gold Coast Doulas

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Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions for your well-being and your children's lives.
Whether you're preparing for the arrival of your first child or seeking to improve upon past pregnancies, this show offers a comprehensive guide to alleviate your anxieties and concerns. Discover strategies for maintaining a nourishing diet, staying hydrated, and navigating the intricacies of maternity leave. When nurturing a new life within, rest assured that these experts have your back with their trusted, evidence-based resources.
This show delves into effectively navigating the post-pregnancy phase. Tune in for insights from doulas who provide guidance on lactation support, newborn care, sleep consulting, and more. A crucial topic addressed is postpartum depression, a challenging period for many mothers. Hear valuable advice from therapists and other experts on managing this situation with grace, empowering you to become an even stronger and more resilient mother.
Kristin Revere, birth doula, newborn care specialist, childbirth educator, and postpartum doula, is the delightful co-host of the podcast. With a fervent dedication to supporting fellow women, Kristin's journey began in 2011 after the birth of her daughter. Immersed in the realm of pregnancies, her exploration propelled her to engage doulas for guidance during her second pregnancy. The profound experience inspired her to establish Gold Coast Doulas, her own company specializing in this invaluable profession. Kristin and her team offer judgment-free support from conception through the first year.
Co-host Alyssa Veneklase is a sleep consultant, bed rest doula, parent educator, and postpartum doula with Gold Coast Doulas. Alyssa expanded her expertise to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and newborn care, teaching them the art of restful sleep even while caring for their precious infants. While she has also ventured into the world of real estate, her passion as a doula continues to burn brightly.
With a collective 19 years of experience as doulas, Kristin and Alyssa boast advanced certifications across various areas of their field. With their unmatched expertise, they bring a wealth of invaluable advice to every mother out there. Guiding each conversation effortlessly, just like friends chatting over coffee, they provide the insights you need in an engaging and entertaining manner. Prepare to be captivated and enlightened!
Pregnancy, maternity, and fertility encompass profound and intricate aspects of a mother's journey. However, no parent has to face these experiences alone. Alongside supportive partners and fellow moms, seeking guidance from doulas is a valuable resource. Kristin and Alyssa are here to share their exceptional expertise and the wisdom of esteemed professionals in this field. Learn from the top experts in the birth and baby industry when you choose Ask the Doulas! Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast player. Check out their birth and baby prep course at www.thebecomingcourse.com/join/. Read their book "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby at www.supportedbook.com. Supported is available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, or audiobook format.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ask the Doulas Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ask the Doulas Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ask the Doulas Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Kristin Revere discusses the ins and outs of navigating parental leave with Linzay Davis, Founder of The Park on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas.

Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!

Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:

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Keywords: Parental Leave | Linzay Davis | The Park | Navigating Leave | Family Leave Policies | Workplace Support | New Parents | Emotional Wellness | Work-Life Balance | Understanding Rights | Leave Planning | Supportive Work Environments | Parenting Resources | Employee Benefits | Family Dynamics | Caregiving Support | Community Resources | Emotional Resilience | Healthy Boundaries | Return to Work | Maternity Leave | Paternity Leave | Parental Rights | Family Support | Flexible Work Options | Coping Strategies | Emotional Health | Support Networks | Transitioning to Parenthood | Empowering Conversations | Legal Rights | Stress Management | Holistic Approaches | Family Wellbeing | Community Education | Positive Narratives | Reflective Practices | Intentional Living | Building Confidence | Family Advocacy |

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Ask the Doulas Podcast - How to Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena
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10/17/23 • 33 min

Kristin Revere chats with Melissa Llarena about how to reawaken your imagination. Melissa is the author of Fertile Imagination: A Guide to Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact.
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Episode Keywords: Reawaken Imagination | Melissa Llarena | Fertile Imagination | Imagination Guide | Stretching Imagination | Mom's Superpower | Imagination Tips | Imagination Techniques | Creative Thinking | Imagination Strategies | Creative Ideas | Imagination in Motherhood | Imagination Tools | Creative Superpower | Imagination Development | Creative Practices | Imagination Enhancement | Creative Strategies | Imagination Growth | Creative Insights | Imagination Tips for Moms | Creative Thinking Guide | Imagination Guide Tips | Creative Practices for Moms | Imagination Enhancement Tips | Creative Ideas for Moms | Imagination in Parenting | Creative Development | Imagination for Moms | Creative Thinking Tips | Imagination Tools for Moms | Creative Superpower Guide | Imagination Development Tips | Creative Techniques for Moms | Imagination Growth Guide | Creative Strategies for Moms | Imagination Insights | Creative Tips for Moms | Imagination in Motherhood Tips | Creative Thinking Strategies | Imagination Enhancement Guide | Creative Practices Tips | Imagination and Creativity | Creative Ideas Guide | Imagination Growth Tips | Creative Insights for Moms | Imagination Techniques Guide | Creative Strategies Tips | Imagination Enhancement for Moms

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Ask the Doulas Podcast - One and Done! Alyssa's Doula Journey
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10/28/17 • 9 min

Alyssa Veneklase, Certified Postpartum Doula Sleep Consultant with Gold Coast Doulas, talks about why she became a doula and how she handles comments from people about only having one child.
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Keywords: Alyssa's Doula Journey | One and Done | Gold Coast Doulas | Maternal Health | Family Dynamics | Navigating Parenthood | Emotional Well-Being | Support Systems | Personal Narratives | Building Resilience | Practical Advice | Community Resources | Understanding Choices | Parenting Insights | Positive Parenting | Coping Strategies | Family Traditions | Self-Acceptance | Doula Experience | Overcoming Challenges | Balancing Life | Creating Healthy Environments | Celebrating Unique Experiences | Communication Skills | Educating Families | Maternal Mental Health | Nurturing Relationships | Understanding Expectations | Personal Growth | Embracing Change | Supporting Families | Reflection on Parenting | Community Engagement | Exploring Identity |

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Kristin Revere chats with Peg Sadie of the Resilient Mom Academy about self-care, joy in motherhood and so much more.

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Keywords: Calm in Motherhood | Peg Sadie | Resilient Mom Academy | Self-Care | Joy in Parenting | Emotional Wellness | Stress Relief | Empowerment for Moms | Nurturing Happiness | Personal Growth | Mindfulness Practices | Family Support | Emotional Resilience | Building Confidence | Positive Mindset | Parenting Resources | Community Support | Work-Life Balance | Emotional Health | Family Dynamics | Community Connections | Nurturing Relationships | Wellness Practices | Reflective Practices | Intentional Living | Self-Compassion | Holistic Approaches | Joyful Parenting | Creative Expression | Empowering Conversations | Self-Discovery | Building Resilience | Emotional Awareness | Navigating Challenges | Family Advocacy | Wellness Strategies |

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Kristin Revere chats with Dr. Laura from Mind Your Soul about supporting and reclaiming feminine energy in motherhood. Dr. Laura is the author of “You Are the Most Perfectly Perfect You”.

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Keywords: Feminine Energy | Dr. Laura | Mind Your Soul | Motherhood | Reclaiming Energy | Emotional Wellness | Self-Care for Moms | Empowerment | Maternal Health | Holistic Approaches | Support for Mothers | Mind-Body Connection | Personal Growth | Emotional Resilience | Nurturing Relationships | Women's Wellness | Family Dynamics | Creative Expression | Authenticity | Empowering Conversations | Mothering with Intention | Balance in Motherhood | Spirituality in Parenting | Positive Mindset | Mindfulness Practices | Feminine Strength | Self-Love | Emotional Support | Community Connections | Nurturing Your Spirit | Motherhood Journey | Emotional Awareness | Reflective Practices | Intentional Living | Inner Wisdom | Self-Discovery | Personal Development | Building Confidence | Empowering Narratives | Family Support | Embracing Change | Wellness Practices |

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Kristin Revere chats with Bre Boysel of Cariloop about the role of caregiver for new and expecting moms.

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Keywords: Caregiver Role | Bre Boysel | Cariloop | New Moms | Expecting Moms | Caregiving Support | Emotional Health | Parenting Journey | Family Support | Community Resources | Self-Care for Caregivers | Maternal Wellness | Work-Life Balance | Mental Health | Stress Management | Support Networks | Navigating Parenthood | Healthy Relationships | Emotional Resilience | Holistic Approaches | Caregiver Resources | Family Dynamics | Building Support Systems | Personal Growth | Nurturing Relationships | Caregiver Strategies | Emotional Wellness | Empowering Conversations | Caring for New Parents | Reflective Practices | Time Management | Mental Wellbeing | Emotional Support | Community Connections | Nurturing Self-Love | Caregiver Awareness | Wellness Practices | Parenting Resources | Balancing Responsibilities | Prioritizing Self-Care | Mind-Body Connection | Intentional Living | Self-Advocacy | Building Confidence | Positive Mindset |

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Ask the Doulas Podcast - You can do anything but that! Tiffany's Birth Story
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11/15/17 • 17 min

Tiffany Townsend, CLC and Birth Doula, shares the story of having five children, starting at a very young age. She talks about wanting natural births and the internal struggle she had with friends and family telling her she couldn't do it. Listen to how her perspective and confidence changed between her first baby to her fifth! Tiffany is a former birth doula with Gold Coast Doulas.
Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!

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Keywords: Tiffany's Birth Story | Natural Births | Maternal Confidence | Personal Narrative | Gold Coast Doulas | Family Dynamics | Empowering Women | Navigating Parenthood | Emotional Well-Being | Community Support | Practical Advice | Building Resilience | Understanding Challenges | Parenting Insights | Support Systems | Positive Parenting | Reflecting on Experiences | Maternal Health | Birth Choices | Overcoming Obstacles | Family Support | Personal Growth | Doula Experience | Sibling Dynamics | Coping Strategies | Healthy Relationships | Understanding Societal Pressures | Empowering Stories | Creating a Support Network | Parenting Education | Family Traditions | Emotional Support | Encouraging Choices | Self-Advocacy | Trusting Yourself | Nurturing Relationships | Communication Skills | Maternal Mental Health | Holistic Approaches |

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Ask the Doulas Podcast - Having kids later in life. Kristin Revere's Birth Journey
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11/08/17 • 18 min

This week we talk to Kristin Revere, birth and postpartum doula and owner of Gold Coast Doulas, about her birth journey, having children later in life, and why she became a doula.
Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!

Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:

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Keywords: Having Kids Later in Life | Kristin Revere | Birth Journey | Doula Experience | Family Dynamics | Maternal Health | Empowering Women | Navigating Parenthood | Emotional Well-Being | Support Systems | Parenting Insights | Personal Narratives | Building Resilience | Practical Advice | Community Resources | Understanding Choices | Reflecting on Experiences | Career and Family | Late Parenthood | Self-Discovery | Nurturing Relationships | Coping Strategies | Emotional Support | Family Traditions | Maternal Mental Health | Healthy Living | Family Planning | Life Transitions | Support Networks | Educating Families | Creating Balance | Personal Growth | Overcoming Challenges | Communication Skills | Celebrating Milestones | Understanding Societal Expectations |

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Today Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk about some interesting, funny, and gross things that happened to their bodies during pregnancy and birth that were a bit unexpected!

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Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:

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Keywords: Pregnancy and Birth | Alyssa Veneklase | Kristin Revere | Empowering Conversations | Personal Experiences | Unexpected Moments | Funny Stories | Coping Strategies | Community Support | Understanding Changes | Emotional Wellness | Navigating Challenges | Real Talk | Birth Stories | Sharing Experiences | Building Resilience | Personal Growth | Humor in Parenting | Women's Health | Quality of Life | Understanding the Journey | Family Dynamics | Support Networks | Educational Resources | Emotional Guidance | Maternal Insights | Parenting Challenges | Creating Community | Transitioning to Parenthood | Raising Awareness | Body Changes | Realities of Motherhood |

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Kristin Revere chats with Jackie Viscusi of Gold Coast Doulas about sleep training misconceptions
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Episode Keywords: Sleep Training Misconceptions | Jackie Viscusi | Gold Coast Doulas | Sleep Training | Infant Sleep | Sleep Myths | Sleep Training Tips | Sleep Training Guide | Infant Sleep Support | Sleep Training Information | Baby Sleep | Sleep Myths Debunked | Sleep Training Help | Infant Sleep Tips | Sleep Training Insights | Baby Sleep Support | Sleep Training Techniques | Infant Sleep Myths | Sleep Training Advice | Baby Sleep Tips | Sleep Training Strategies | Infant Sleep Guide | Sleep Training Information Guide | Baby Sleep Training | Sleep Myths and Facts | Sleep Training Help Tips | Infant Sleep Support Guide | Sleep Training Myths | Baby Sleep Guide | Sleep Training Tips Guide | Infant Sleep Advice | Sleep Training Insights Guide | Baby Sleep Myths | Sleep Training Techniques Guide | Infant Sleep Strategies | Sleep Training Myths Debunked | Baby Sleep Information | Sleep Training Tips and Tricks | Infant Sleep Information | Sleep Training Support | Baby Sleep Strategies | Sleep Myths Tips | Sleep Training Advice Guide | Infant Sleep Help | Sleep Training Guide Tips | Baby Sleep Support Guide | Sleep Training Information Tips | Infant Sleep Techniques

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How many episodes does Ask the Doulas Podcast have?

Ask the Doulas Podcast currently has 269 episodes available.

What topics does Ask the Doulas Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Fertility, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Podcasts and Birth.

What is the most popular episode on Ask the Doulas Podcast?

The episode title 'Navigating Parental Leave with Linzay Davis, Founder of The Park' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ask the Doulas Podcast?

The average episode length on Ask the Doulas Podcast is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ask the Doulas Podcast released?

Episodes of Ask the Doulas Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast?

The first episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast was released on Oct 28, 2017.

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