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Chatty Doulas
Chatty Doulas is where Emily, Soly, and Kristin get real about pregnancy, postpartum, periods, perimenopause, and everything in between. Three doulas in different seasons of life, sharing honest conversations and wisdom. Whether you’re a doula, a parent, or just craving real talk about the body’s rhythms, you belong here.
Episodes
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Setting Boundaries as a Doula
Soly and Emily dive into the essential, ever-evolving role of boundaries in doula work. They explore how personal capacity, relationship dynamics with clients…
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What Actually Happens in Prenatal Visits With Your Doula
Kristin, Emily, and Soly unpack what happens during doula prenatal visits. From practicing advocacy questions and mock birth positions to setting birth…
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Gettin' Chatty
No guests, no agenda—just Soly, Emily, and Kristin hanging out and letting the conversation go wherever it wants. From wild pregnancy dreams to birth stories…
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Lactation with The Milk Academy
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Brittani Edds, IBCLC and owner of The Milk Academy Co, to unpack the realities of lactation and infant…
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Move Through Birth: Pregnancy Fitness and Functional Strength with Raia
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Raia Davis, a doula and movement specialist, to discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum recovery…
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Birth Trends Worth Talking About
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we dive deep into the internet's wild world of pregnancy and birth trends. From viral social media dances and sea moss to…
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Everything you need to know: Epidurals
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we break down everything you need to know about getting an epidural. Whether it is your Plan A or a game-time decision for…
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Carrying for Another: A Surrogacy Journey with Dacia Celis
What is it really like to carry a baby for another family? In this episode of Chatty Doulas we sit down with Dacia Celis—a Denver-based doula, childbirth…
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Surviving the First Trimester
The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first…
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Taylor’s Birth Story: Finding Strength in the Pivot
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, Taylor shares her journey through a sudden, last-minute induction after developing gestational hypertension. Originally…
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Placenta Encapsulation, Tinctures, and Art with Elisha Hanshue
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Elisha Hanshue of Sagebrush Doula in Denver for a deep dive into all things placenta. Whether you’re curious…
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Rebuilding Your Doula Business in a New City
Soly and Emily sit down for a candid chat about what it really takes to uproot your life and rebuild an established doula business in a brand-new city. Drawing…
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A Sit Down with Birth Doula Sam Chapman
Welcome back to another episode of Chatty Doulas! In today’s episode, we sit down with Sam Chapman, a birth and postpartum doula, placenta encapsulator, and…
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Soly’s Birth Story with Doula Whitney
In this incredibly special episode, our host Soly opens up about their personal journey into motherhood by sharing her raw, beautiful, and unfiltered birth…
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Beyond the Binary in Birth: Navigating Queer Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Cameron
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Cameron (they/them), a non-binary Baby and Me yoga teacher based in Denver, for a deep, vulnerable, and beautifully…
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Breaking Cycles in Parenthood with Dr. Katrina Carrera
Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katrina Carrera, a perinatal psychologist and founder of Lotus Perinatal. Inspired by her…
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The Energetic Lifeline: Joy, Loss, and Doulaing Yourself with Haley McNabb
Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Haley McNabb, a seasoned birth doula, doula trainer, and mom of two. As birth workers, we are…
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Let’s Talk About VBACs: A Conversation with Liz Foster
Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Liz Foster of Love in Motion—a Denver-based doula, placenta encapsulator, and childbirth…
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Healing through Heritage and Breath with Mitzi Kincade
In this episode, Emily and Kristin—who is tuning in all the way from her travels in Chile!—sit down with Mitzi Kincade, a Denver-based postpartum doula…
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Tending the Postpartum Nervous System with Alexi Neal
Welcome back to Chatty Doulas for Season Two! While Soly is away soaking up newborn snuggles, Emily and Kristin are kicking off the season with Alexi Neal—a…
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Push it. Push it real good.
In this episode, we’re talking about pushing. What this stage of labor looks like and what it can feel like. We unpack the myths, the pressure, the coaching…
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You Can Do This! Active Labor
Active labor can feel powerful and overwhelming all at once. In this episode, we talk about coping strategies, partner support, and how to trust your body when…
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The Last Stretch Before Birth
The final weeks before birth can feel tender, intense, and uncertain. In this episode, we explore how to prepare your body, mind, and support system while…
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Cycles and Fertility, Learning to Listen to Your Body
Menstruation and fertility are often talked about in fragments or not at all. In this episode, we bring the conversation together, exploring how cycles work…
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Navigating Cannabis in Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this episode, we explore cannabis use during pregnancy, lactation, and the postpartum period through a harm-reduction and evidence-informed lens. This…
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Prenatal Bonding: Connecting With Baby Before You Meet
n this episode, we explore prenatal bonding and the relationship that begins long before a baby is born. We talk about what bonding in pregnancy can look like…
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The Reads We Wish Every Parent Had
Think of this as your starter bookshelf for pregnancy, birth, loss, parenting, and taking care of yourself. Honest conversations about the books that matter…
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Stories From the Birth Room
We’re taking you inside our doula journeys with some of our favorite birth stories from both our careers and our own lives. The raw moments, the sweet ones…
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Newborn 101
A quick, practical rundown of newborn basics, including feeding, sleep, diapering, and umbilical cord care.
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Postpartum Mood Disorders
An honest look at postpartum mood disorders and the importance of compassion, awareness, and community in recovery.
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The Realities of Postpartum: From Bleeding to Bonding
We’re getting real about the postpartum season because it’s so much more than baby snuggles and sleepless nights. In this episode, we talk about what really…
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The Power of Mindset in Birth
In this episode, we talk about how your mindset can shape your birth experience. From the stories we carry to the thoughts we repeat, the way we think has a…
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Understanding the Fear–Tension–Pain Cycle
In this episode, we dive into the fear–tension–pain cycle, a powerful pattern that can shape the way our bodies experience labor. We talk about what it is, how…
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The Early Labor Lowdown
In this episode we break down early labor, what it feels like, how long it might last, and simple comfort and distraction techniques to help you through those…
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Deciding Who Belongs in the Room
In this episode we talk about the big question of who to bring into your birthing space. From moms and in-laws to besties and even pets, we share ways to…
Chatty DoulasLessons From the Birth Room
This episode is all about what doula training didn’t prepare us for and the surprises you only discover on the job. We share our own learning curves and offer…
Chatty DoulasMeet Your Chatty Doulas
Our first episode is short and sweet, just three doulas chatting about who we are, why we’re here, and probably oversharing a little already. Think of it as a…