There are more than 60 episodes of Doula Talk, and you don't have to listen in order. Find the season you're in, start there, and skip whatever doesn't apply right now. Some episodes show up in more than one section on purpose, because real life doesn't fit into neat categories.
Pregnancy + Birth
Episode 1 — Doula Deb's First Natural Birth (Lindsee McDonald)
Episode 3 — Five Essential Steps for Preparing for Parenthood
Episode 4 — Why Hypnobirthing Might Be What You Didn't Know You Needed (Tracy Awere)
Episode 6 — A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Health (Michelle Walz)
Episode 8 — Building Your Dream Team for Birth and Postpartum (Kristin Revere)
Episode 16 — Why Prenatal and Postpartum Planning is Essential
Episode 17 — The Ultimate Guide to Building a Prepared Parenthood
Episode 24 — Birth Stories from Hawaii (Beth James & Ellie Jimenez)
Episode 25 — Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (Dr. Mandi Murtaugh)
Episode 35 — Movement, Mindset, and Magic: The Body Ready Birth Workshop (Adrianne Buyer)
Episode 36 — From Bump to Baby: Chiropractic in Pregnancy, Postpartum & Childhood (Dr. Emma Swartling)
Episode 55 — The Taboo Conversation: Cannabis, Women's Health, and Informed Choices (Dr. Amanda Reiman)
Episode 62 — Learning to Love Your Pregnant Body (Caroline White)
Postpartum + Newborns
Episode 2 — Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Tracy Awere)
Episode 5 — What is a Postpartum Doula? (Lindsee McDonald)
Episode 7 — Postpartum Recovery with Nutrition (Dr. Samantha Klim)
Episode 18 — Preparing for Postpartum: The Five Essentials Every Mom Needs
Episode 21 — Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps
Episode 22 — Holistic Approaches to Postpartum Recovery
Episode 31 — How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery (Ashley Rocha)
Episode 37 — Why Is My Newborn Crying?! Soothe with Intuition (Not Guilt)
Episode 38 — Postpartum Must-Haves: What to Buy for You After Birth
Episode 45 — Why You Can't Relax After Birth (Dr. Avery Champagne)
Episode 46 — From Maiden to Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For (Anna Lundqvist)
Episode 47 — Real Emergency or Newborn Glitch? When to Head to the ER (Dr. Kailey Buller)
Episode 50 — Finding the Rhythm: Sleep, Feeding, and Wake Windows in the First Weeks
Episode 51 — When Patterns Shift: Growth Spurts, Illness, and Big Changes in the Newborn Phase
Episode 52 — Navigating the Fourth Trimester: Adjusting to Life with a Newborn
Episode 59 — Beyond the 6-Week Checkup: Rethinking Postpartum Healthcare (Dr. Estelle Giraud)
Episode 61 — The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
Feeding
Episode 19 — Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter (Carissa Guiley)
Episode 20 — Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Renee Beebe)
Episode 23 — Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and Myofunctional Therapy (Brittany Hageman)
Episode 39 — Lactation Support Without the Shame (Emily Ager)
Episode 42 — Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Brittany Hageman)
Episode 49 — Before the Release: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes (Carissa Guiley)
Episode 50 — Finding the Rhythm: Sleep, Feeding, and Wake Windows in the First Weeks
Episode 53 — When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It's Not Just About the Bottle
Episode 54 — What Actually Helps When Feeding Is Hard (And What Quietly Makes It Worse)
Sleep
Episode 11 — A Doula's Touch, Part Three: First Year & Sleep Support
Episode 12 — When Sleep Coaching Isn't Working: Understanding the Roadblocks
Episode 13 — Sleep Coaching for Newborns
Episode 14 — Understanding and Managing Sleep Regressions
Episode 15 — Safe Sleep Strategies: Keeping Your Baby Safe and Sound
Episode 32 — What You're Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula
Episode 33 — The Hierarchy of Soothing: A Gentle Guide for Sleep-Deprived Parents
Episode 34 — Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Parental Intuition Around Sleep
Episode 42 — Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Brittany Hageman)
Episode 48 — Is This Just Normal… or Is It Time to Get Sleep Support?
Episode 50 — Finding the Rhythm: Sleep, Feeding, and Wake Windows in the First Weeks
Episode 63 — Timing Is Everything: Why Your Baby Isn't Fighting Sleep (Usually)
Episode 65 — Regulation Over Routines: Why Your Baby Doesn't Need a Perfect Schedule
Episode 66 — Building Confidence in Baby Sleep: How to Make Decisions Without Spiraling
Mental Health
Episode 29 — Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (Dr. Angie Maxwell & Laura Meader)
Episode 41 — When Worry Won't Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Dr. Angie Maxwell & Laura Meader)
Episode 45 — Why You Can't Relax After Birth (Dr. Avery Champagne)
Episode 46 — From Maiden to Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For (Anna Lundqvist)
Episode 56 — Hot Mess, Big Heart, No Sleep: Why Self-Care Isn't Optional
Episode 58 — The RAINBOW Method: Intuitive Decisions in Postpartum
Episode 60 — The Overloaded Brain: Why Parenthood Feels Like Decision Fatigue on Steroids
Episode 61 — The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
Episode 64 — Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help
Relationships + Support
Episode 26 — In Flow: Reclaiming Your Rhythm, Redefining Productivity (Kasia Stiggelbout)
Episode 27 — Returning to Work After Baby: What Jamie Wishes She Knew (Jamie Blackall)
Episode 28 — Relationship Changes After Baby: Protecting Your Family Bubble (Angharad Hollingworth)
Episode 40 — Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave
Episode 43 — Navigating the Holidays as a New Family
Episode 44 — The Realities of Traveling with a Baby
Episode 57 — Ten Tips for Partners to Keep Calm, Keep the Peace, and Keep Your Sanity
Episode 61 — The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
Episode 64 — Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help
What Doula Support Looks Like
Episode 5 — What is a Postpartum Doula? (Lindsee McDonald)
Episode 9 — A Doula's Touch, Part One: Birth Support
Episode 10 — A Doula's Touch, Part Two: Postpartum Support
Episode 11 — A Doula's Touch, Part Three: First Year & Sleep Support
Episode 30 — Monthly Doula Check-Ins: Real Support for Real Life in the First Year
Episode 32 — What You're Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula
Episode 64 — Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help
Welcome to Season 2 — Stability Over Perfection
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