
The Doula Dispensary
Siobhan Smith & Kicki Hansard
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kicki.hansard@birthblissacademy
Find a doula www.thedouladirectory.com
Become a doula www.birthblissdoulacourses.co.uk
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Doula Dispensary episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Doula Dispensary 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 The Doula Dispensary episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode #37: A dilemma about client who won't try any of the suggestions and a warning about hoax clients
The Doula Dispensary
05/07/20 • 61 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client doesn't seem to want to try any of the suggestions given by the doula. There's a question about what tasks to offer during night-time support. The Doula Dose speaks to Verina Henchy about her experience of supporting a hoax client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

Episode #34: A dilemma about a first interview and do doulas need insurance
The Doula Dispensary
04/16/20 • 49 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses how do conduct an initial interview. There's a question from a doula about doula insurance. The Doula Dose talks about the BirthBliss Academy's Accreditation programme. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

Episode #26: A dilemma about staying on in a postnatal job, what do we do when we're unwell and funny things from meetings with clients
The Doula Dispensary
02/20/20 • 51 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to stay on in a postnatal job but have been struggling to find things to do. There's a question from a doula about what to do if we're unwell, have a cold or a cough. The Doula Dose this week is all about funny and weird things that has happened to Siobhan and Kicki during initial meetings with potential clients. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #25: A dilemma about offering reduced prices and discussion about boundaries and running a business
The Doula Dispensary
02/13/20 • 39 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses offering a reduced price as a new doula. There's a question from a doula about clients cancelling last minute. The Doula Dose this week is about what to do in your business when you're not doulaing. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #17: Interview with Penny Simkin - The Significance of Birth
The Doula Dispensary
12/19/19 • 43 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week we feature an interview that Kicki did with Penny Simkin a little while back. Penny talks about the significance of birth, her research, secondary trauma and share some great 'golden nuggets' for doulas.
We apologies for the slightly poor sound quality as this interview was conducted via Skype.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #16: A dilemma about Clary Sage and how to get involved with your local hospital
The Doula Dispensary
12/12/19 • 47 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to switch off your diffuser. There's a question from a doula about how to get involved with the local hosital . The Doula Dose this week is about parenting through Social Media. We have a special chat around being a doula on-call during Christmas. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #9: On-call dilemma and how to quit your postnatal job
The Doula Dispensary
10/24/19 • 43 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when your on-call period is up to 42 weeks and your client is fast approaching that date. There's a question from a doula about how to quit postnatal work. The Doula Dose this week is boundaries. Also, the popular feature, Sweet & Sour - something we like and something we dislike! There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #8: Two's company; three's a crowd and a serious dose of doula
The Doula Dispensary
10/17/19 • 29 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client's mother is part of the support team. There's a question from a doula about partners feeling pushed out. The Doula Dose this week is humility. Also, the popular feature, Sweet & Sour - something we like and something we dislike! There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Episode #44: A dilemma about strict routines and MVPs during COVID-19
The Doula Dispensary
06/25/20 • 31 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses the situation when parents want to start a strict routine. There's a question from a new doula asking about 'top tips'. The Doula Dose talks about the MVPs role during COVID-19. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

Episode #46: A dilemma about boundaries and charging expenses to your clients
The Doula Dispensary
07/09/20 • 33 min
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses the situation when a client might want more from the doula than she can provide. There's a question from a listener about age and if it's ever too late to become a doula. The Doula Dose talks about charging expenses to your client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
This is the last episode of our first season. We'll be back again in September!
Thank you very much for all your wonderful support! We are so grateful for all your kind feedback! Have a wonderful summer!
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Doula Dispensary have?
The Doula Dispensary currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does The Doula Dispensary cover?
The podcast is about Doula, How To, Midwife, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Doula Dispensary?
The episode title 'Episode #45: A dilemma about health professionals not introducing themselves and the one birth partner rule' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Doula Dispensary?
The average episode length on The Doula Dispensary is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Doula Dispensary released?
Episodes of The Doula Dispensary are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Doula Dispensary?
The first episode of The Doula Dispensary was released on Aug 28, 2019.
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