Doula Talk Blog & Podcast
Welcome. This is a space for thoughtful guidance, honest conversations, and practical insight for the postpartum period and first year.
Here you’ll find blog posts and podcast episodes that help you make sense of sleep, feeding, recovery, and the emotional load of early parenthood. My goal is not to give you more rules to follow, but to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can respond with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating sleep disruptions, feeding challenges, or simply trying to feel more steady in your role as a parent, these resources offer evidence-informed perspective, real-world context, and support you can return to whenever you need it.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
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Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
The holidays are often portrayed as magical, cozy, and full of joy. But for new parents, they can feel more like a stress test than a celebration. If you’re preparing for postpartum or navigating your first holiday season as a parent, you might be wondering:
How do we balance everyone’s expectations without losing our minds (or our sleep)?
Let me reassure you right now. You are allowed to do things differently. In fact, your well-being and your baby’s peace depend on it.
When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW)
You’ve got the nursery organized, the baby clothes washed, and your hospital bag packed. You’ve probably read a million posts about the “baby blues” and postpartum depression. But let me ask you this: has anyone warned you about postpartum anxiety or postpartum OCD?
Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (But Probably Wasn’t Told)
When you’re preparing for birth, you’re usually told to make a birth plan, pack a hospital bag, and maybe—maybe—do some kegels. But what if I told you that your pelvic floor deserves way more attention than that checklist gives it?
Today, we’re diving deep (and I mean pelvic bowl deep) into why your pelvic floor is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—parts of your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby or you’ve done this dance before, this post is here to educate, empower, and lovingly blow your mind.