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The Everyday Doula Podcast

The Everyday Doula Podcast

Rebekkah Traptow

Relatable stories, nuggets of wisdom, and words of encouragement for new and seasoned Birth Workers alike!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Everyday Doula Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Everyday Doula 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 The Everyday Doula Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Everyday Doula Podcast - Solicited Advice

Solicited Advice

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05/10/23 • 57 min

Some of you may be aware of the wildfires currently burning throughout Alberta. Our hearts are with family, friends, and all our Birth Pals affected by that AND with the first responders working hard to keep people and their homes safe! Before we get started today, we wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you, our listeners, for over 200 downloads! It means a lot to Sarah and I that you take the time to tune in with us weekly!

Today's episode is titled “Solicited Advice”! Sarah and I are going to discuss the top dos and don’ts of getting started in the world of Birth Work (in our experience and opinions). We want to highlight some of the common mistakes made by budding birth babes and what to do instead! This discussion isn’t limited to just business practices but also applies to the practical, hands-on elements of Birth Work!

A common post we see in Doula business groups goes like this “Hey all! I’m a brand new (birth/postpartum/fertility) Doula and am so excited to launch my practice! Any seasoned Doulas want to share anything I should know/do/avoid? Any advice, tips or tricks are welcome!”..... First of all, how would you respond to this post?

  • Unclear or missing contracts and agreements
  • Trying to market to EVERYONE
  • Arriving too early
  • Check your ego

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - "Just" a Woman Who Serves

"Just" a Woman Who Serves

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09/07/23 • 44 min

We are BACK in the swing of things after our wild and crazy #momlife summer! I hope you had a fun and rejuvenating break, if you got one! I don’t know about you but September always feels like a fresh start to me so I am really excited about kicking off Season 2 today!
Today's episode is titled “Just a Woman Who Serves” and is an introduction/sneak peek of the topics we will explore over the next 3 months! We will explore the idea (or rather my conviction) that while the origin of Doulas is rooted in labour, birth and immediate postpartum, “Birth Workers” can and should be found in every area of maternal support, care, and education!
Thinking back on your experience as a brand-new baby Doula. Remember the passion, excitement, and drive you had to make a difference in the world of Birth work. Is that passion still there? Maybe you’re starting to wonder if Maternal Support is really for you, if birth work will ever fit into your life and circumstances, or if perhaps you just aren’t cut out to be a doula...
If you’re wrestling to fit your passion and calling into the “scope” (or lack thereof) of a “doula” then I want to offer you some encouragement and hopefully inspire you to press on! We NEED birth workers of all kinds... and there are plenty of ways to fill that need...
I want to invite you to expand your view of what is truly NEEDED in your community and how YOU can fill these needs with your unique skills, talents, and convictions. I also want to inspire and HELP you to see those opportunities and swoop in with all the love, compassion, and unwavering support you have to give your clients! You are not “Just” a woman who serves. You’re a Birth Worker.

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Birth Work Is Soul Work

Birth Work Is Soul Work

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04/26/23 • 52 min

After a busy week and a much-needed break, Sarah and I discuss the emotional labour we do as Birth Workers, how that can impact our mental health/wellness, Doula burnout, and how to set healthy boundaries and expectations with our clients and other folks we work with! Included in his conversation:

  • How our training brings up our trauma
  • Do you need to be emotionally “healed” or trauma free before working with clients?
  • Working with clients – The unexpected load of holding space
  • Signs and symptoms of burnout
  • Strategies for managing emotional labour and stress – Putting your own mask on first

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Think Outside the Birth Space

Think Outside the Birth Space

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04/12/23 • 53 min

In today's episode, Sarah and I discuss all the innovative, and creative ways we can serve our clients besides the typical services that come to mind when you think about Doula support! We want to highlight how to reach and connect with your ideal clients and serve them in unique ways that are not only practical but directly speak to their pain points.

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Birth Workers by Nature - Doulas by Trade
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03/29/23 • 44 min

Rebekkah & Sarah have an in-depth discussion about the training they took, what they loved about them and things they wish they learned! They also touch on scope and certification to help anyone who might be trying to figure out what’s best for their own Doula business!

  • What programs we have taken, what we liked about them, and what do we wish we had learned more about
  • “Good to know” things that aren’t taught but are DEFINITELY worth looking into for your business.
  • To certify or not to certify?
  • Scope and “qualification” (“can I teach that?”)
  • Nuggets of wisdom

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Life As a Neurospicy Birth Worker

Life As a Neurospicy Birth Worker

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03/23/23 • 48 min

**IMPORTANT** The name of this podcast has been changed in compliance with trademark registrations. While the intro and outro state "The Down To Birth Work Podcast" we have since renamed our show "The Every Day Doula Podcast". All episodes following reflect this change.
If you listened to episode 1 you heard us reference our own neurodivergence and how it affects how we function, communicate, and experience the world!
In this episode, Sarah and I chat about how ADHD has impacted how we function in business, in our practices, and in our personal lives as moms and business owners!

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - A Drop In The Ocean of Birth Work

A Drop In The Ocean of Birth Work

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03/21/23 • 48 min

**IMPORTANT** The name of this podcast has been changed in compliance with trademark registrations. While the intro and outro state "The Down To Birth Work Podcast" we have since renamed our show "The Every Day Doula Podcast". All episodes following reflect this change.
Rebekkah and Sarah chat about what it felt like to make the journey through our training, starting our businesses, and attending our first births all while absorbing the realities of what birth work is and navigating imposter syndrome! We also chat about:
- What our ruminating thoughts, goals and dreams were in the beginning.

What our experience was putting ourselves out there for the first time.

First consults, prenatals, births

Nuggets of wisdom/take aways

In this episode we invited listeners to share their stories about firsts, muck ups, and embarrassing moments as a Doula! If you have one you would like to share and are comfortable having your story shared in a future episode, please email it to us at [email protected]
*Bear with us! With each episode we learn more about how to produce the best, consistent conversations and sound! This episode contains a handful of rabbit trails (a sign of how much we are enjoying the conversation)! In future episodes we will be working on leaving space between comments to avoid talking over eachother! Thank you for listening!

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Placentas, Napitizers, and "Cocaine-Coffee"
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07/21/23 • 54 min

*Warning* This episode mentions cocaine in jest! The Birth Work Co. does not endorse the recreational use of illicit drugs or other substances.
Today's episode is titled “Placentas, Nappitizers and Cocaine Coffee”! I am joined for this episode by Kandra Cameron, Postpartum Doula and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist! Kandra has been participating in The Birth Work Co. Doula business Mentorship and I am excited for her to share her brilliance with you!
Kandra and I are going to dive into a humorous, knowledge-filled conversation about placentas and encapsulation, self-care as a birth worker, and the many (not illegal) ways we keep our heads in the game when mom/entrepreneur life is crazy!

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - Meconium Happens Pt.2

Meconium Happens Pt.2

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03/10/24 • 42 min

In this follow-up episode to Meconium Happens Pt.1, Rebekkah and Sarah discuss the practical tips and takeaways for Doulas looking to burnout-proof their business.
- The Importance of birth pals
- Burnout proofing your business starts with you. (SELF CARE Don’t overschedule)
- Plan Do Review (decrease overwhelm, create dopamine) TEMPLATE
- Business systems that help (Honeybook, checklists, automation)
- Letting go of the guilt/shame of taking time off/away from your business

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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The Everyday Doula Podcast - A Doula by Any Other Name

A Doula by Any Other Name

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04/06/23 • 47 min

In this episode, Rebekkah & Sarah chat about choosing business names, the ins and outs of registering your business name, trademarks, copyright and common mistakes new Birth workers tend to make in those areas. We also discuss...

  • Our one-week post-launch name change
  • Registration, why bother? Incorporate? LLC?
  • Trademarks
  • Nuggets of wisdom

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Everyday Doula Podcast have?

The Everyday Doula Podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does The Everyday Doula Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Fertility, Pregnancy, Doula, Podcasts, Business, Birth and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Everyday Doula Podcast?

The episode title 'Solicited Advice' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Everyday Doula Podcast?

The average episode length on The Everyday Doula Podcast is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Everyday Doula Podcast released?

Episodes of The Everyday Doula Podcast are typically released every 12 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Everyday Doula Podcast?

The first episode of The Everyday Doula Podcast was released on Mar 9, 2023.

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