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Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs - 99. Navigating Birth Team Dynamics… Doulas, and Midwives, and Mothers-in-law… Oh My!

99. Navigating Birth Team Dynamics… Doulas, and Midwives, and Mothers-in-law… Oh My!

12/06/23 • 37 min

Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs

Have you ever wondered how a birth doula can navigate complex team dynamics to ensure a harmonious birthing experience?

If you're ready to uncover the secrets of successful birth team collaboration from an experienced doula's viewpoint, get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Today, I'm joined by Shoshana Steiner from The Embracing Birth Podcast, who is sharing their insight and experience from giving birth to TEN babies and supporting countless births as a doula and birth educator.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Our best tips for conflict resolution in the birth room...
  • Balancing advocacy and teamwork as a doula...
  • Creating a supportive birth team environment without outcasting the other birth team members...
  • ... and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of birth team dynamics, then you wanna listen up!

Follow Shoshana Steiner on Instagram: @shoshanasteiner

Visit Shoshana's website: www.embracingyourbirth.com

Resources mentioned:

>> Get 15% off Shoshana's Birth Team course. Use the code BIRTHWORKER15

>> Sign up for my FREE training at www.growmydoulabusiness.com

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.
If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

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Have you ever wondered how a birth doula can navigate complex team dynamics to ensure a harmonious birthing experience?

If you're ready to uncover the secrets of successful birth team collaboration from an experienced doula's viewpoint, get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Today, I'm joined by Shoshana Steiner from The Embracing Birth Podcast, who is sharing their insight and experience from giving birth to TEN babies and supporting countless births as a doula and birth educator.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Our best tips for conflict resolution in the birth room...
  • Balancing advocacy and teamwork as a doula...
  • Creating a supportive birth team environment without outcasting the other birth team members...
  • ... and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of birth team dynamics, then you wanna listen up!

Follow Shoshana Steiner on Instagram: @shoshanasteiner

Visit Shoshana's website: www.embracingyourbirth.com

Resources mentioned:

>> Get 15% off Shoshana's Birth Team course. Use the code BIRTHWORKER15

>> Sign up for my FREE training at www.growmydoulabusiness.com

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.
If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

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undefined - 98. Getting Unstuck And Back On Track In Your Doula Business

98. Getting Unstuck And Back On Track In Your Doula Business

Ever felt stuck in your doula journey and wondered how to reignite your passion and progress?

If you're ready to discover the steps to getting unstuck and elevating your birth doula business to new heights... then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast.

The 3 questions we answer in today’s episode are:

  • What do you do if two of your doula clients go into labor at the same time?
  • What kind of 1:1 birth coaching support can I offer besides "pick my brain" sessions?
  • How do I get UNSTUCK and just create my dang birth course already?!

To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.

Resources mentioned:

>> Check out our CBE Training Program: www.birthworker.com/cbe

>> Join our Coaching Community: www.birthworker.com/community

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.
If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

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100. I'm Celebrating 100 Episodes And Sharing My Best Podcasting Strategies (Plus a Giveaway!)

Today, we're diving into all of my lessons from not only launching the #1 podcast for doulas — but also making it all the way to 100 episodes...

Plus, we're doing a special giveaway to celebrate making it to 100 episodes!

If you've been a long-time listener or want to hear how I've created a successful podcast, get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • The breakthrough moment that transformed my podcast...
  • How my podcast surpassed 90k downloads against all expectations...
  • Tackling the toughest challenges in doula podcasting and emerging stronger...
  • ... and a whole lot more!

Resources mentioned:

>> Enter our 100th Episode $100 Giveaway! Submit your review at www.birthworker.com/review

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.
If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

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