Doula Talk Podcast
Postpartum, Babies & the Battle for Sleep
Welcome to Doula Talk!
Where real talk meets real support for the wild ride that is parenthood.
Hosted by Doula Deb, longtime doula, sleep whisperer, and compassionate guide, this podcast is your go-to for honest conversations, expert advice, and the kind of support that makes you feel like you’re not doing this alone (because you’re not).
Doula Talk is taking a little rest.
After more than 60 episodes, I’m pressing pause on new episodes for a while. Nothing dramatic, just me taking my own advice about capacity. The good news? Every episode is still right here, ready whenever you need it.
Not sure where to start?
You don’t have to listen in order. I’ve organized every episode by topic in The Complete Doula Talk Podcast Guide, so you can find exactly what you need:
💛 Pregnancy and birth
👶 Postpartum and newborns
🍼 Feeding
😴 Sleep
🧠 Mental health
💬 Relationships and support
Every episode also has a matching blog post, in case you’d rather read than listen.
Something new is coming.
I’m working behind the scenes on a resource library that brings together my podcast episodes, blog posts, guides, and handouts, organized around what you actually need help with. Join the newsletter to be the first to know when it’s ready.
I’m still here.
The podcast is pausing. My work with families isn’t. If you’ve listened to a few episodes and you’re thinking, “Okay, but what do I do with MY baby?”, that’s exactly what a consult is for. I’m still taking consultations for sleep, feeding, postpartum, and all of those “I don’t know what to do next” parenting questions.
Book a consult or reach out with any questions about how I can support your family.
So grab your headphones (and maybe a reheated cup of coffee), pick an episode, and let’s talk.
Listen now!
Listen now!
Podcast Archive
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Feeding
8
- Apr 28, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: What Actually Helps (and What Quietly Makes It Worse)
- Apr 14, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It’s Not Just About the Bottle
- Mar 3, 2026 Finding the Rhythm in the First Weeks: Sleep, Feeding, and Why Postpartum Support Matters
- Feb 17, 2026 Before the Release: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes (Guest: Carissa Guiley)
- Oct 13, 2025 Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
- Sep 1, 2025 Feeding Your Baby Without Losing Your Sanity: A Shame-Free Guide for Expecting Moms
- Mar 24, 2025 Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and the Power of Myofunctional Therapy (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
- Feb 24, 2025 Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter for Your Baby and Your Peace of Mind (Guest: Carissa Guiley, M.S., CCC SLP, CLC)
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Mental Health
18
- Aug 25, 2026 Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help (And What Support Actually Looks Like)
- Jul 13, 2026 The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
- Jun 30, 2026 The Overloaded Brain: Why Parenthood Feels Like Decision Fatigue on Steroids (And What to Do About It)
- Jun 16, 2026 Beyond the 6-Week Checkup: Why Postpartum Healthcare Needs a Massive Rethink
- Jun 9, 2026 RAINBOW Method: How to Make Intuitive Decisions in Postpartum (When Everything Feels Uncertain)
- May 26, 2026 Ten Tips for Partners to Keep Calm, Keep the Peace, & Keep Your Sanity
- May 12, 2026 Hot Mess, Big Heart, No Sleep: Why Self-Care Isn’t Optional
- May 5, 2026 The Taboo Conversation: Cannabis, Women’s Health, and Making Informed Choices (Guest: Dr. Amanda Reiman, Founder Personal Plants)
- Apr 28, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: What Actually Helps (and What Quietly Makes It Worse)
- Apr 14, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It’s Not Just About the Bottle
- Jan 5, 2026 From Maiden to Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For (Guest Anna Lundqvist)
- Nov 24, 2025 Why You Can’t Relax After Birth (and What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It)
- Oct 27, 2025 Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
- Sep 29, 2025 When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW)
- Sep 15, 2025 Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave
- May 19, 2025 How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond
- May 5, 2025 Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS and Laura Meader, LICSW)
- May 16, 2024 Creating Your Village: Building a Support System for New Parents
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Postpartum + Newborns
29
- Jul 13, 2026 The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
- Jun 16, 2026 Beyond the 6-Week Checkup: Why Postpartum Healthcare Needs a Massive Rethink
- Jun 9, 2026 RAINBOW Method: How to Make Intuitive Decisions in Postpartum (When Everything Feels Uncertain)
- May 26, 2026 Ten Tips for Partners to Keep Calm, Keep the Peace, & Keep Your Sanity
- May 5, 2026 The Taboo Conversation: Cannabis, Women’s Health, and Making Informed Choices (Guest: Dr. Amanda Reiman, Founder Personal Plants)
- Apr 28, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: What Actually Helps (and What Quietly Makes It Worse)
- Apr 14, 2026 When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It’s Not Just About the Bottle
- Mar 31, 2026 Navigating the Fourth Trimester: Adjusting to Life with a Newborn
- Mar 17, 2026 When Newborn Patterns Shift: Growth Spurts, Illness, and Why Postpartum Support Matters More Than You Think
- Mar 3, 2026 Finding the Rhythm in the First Weeks: Sleep, Feeding, and Why Postpartum Support Matters
- Jan 20, 2026 Real Emergency or Newborn Glitch? How to Know When to Head to the ER (and When to Breathe Instead)
- Jan 5, 2026 From Maiden to Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For (Guest Anna Lundqvist)
- Nov 24, 2025 Why You Can’t Relax After Birth (and What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It)
- Nov 10, 2025 The Realities of Traveling with a Baby
- Oct 27, 2025 Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
- Oct 13, 2025 Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
- Sep 29, 2025 When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW)
- Aug 18, 2025 Postpartum Must-Haves: What to Buy for You (Not Just the Baby) After Birth
- Aug 4, 2025 Why Is My Newborn Crying?! Soothe with Intuition (Not Guilt)
- May 19, 2025 How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond
- Mar 17, 2025 Holistic Approaches to Postpartum Recovery: Blending Traditional and Modern Practices
- Mar 10, 2025 Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps!
- Feb 17, 2025 Preparing for Postpartum – The Five Essentials Every Mom Needs
- Oct 14, 2024 Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)
- Sep 30, 2024 Postpartum Recovery with Nutrition (Guest: Dr. Samantha Klim Naturopath)
- Aug 12, 2024 What is a Postpartum Doula? (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)
- May 16, 2024 Creating Your Village: Building a Support System for New Parents
- May 9, 2024 Understanding the Importance of Preparing for Parenthood Planning Sessions: What to Expect and How They Benefit You
- Apr 11, 2024 Cracking the Sleep Code: Your Burning Questions Answered
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Pregnancy + Birth
11
- Jul 28, 2026 Learning to See Yourself Differently: Pregnancy, Body Image, and the Sacred Transition into Motherhood (Guest: Caroline White)
- May 5, 2026 The Taboo Conversation: Cannabis, Women’s Health, and Making Informed Choices (Guest: Dr. Amanda Reiman, Founder Personal Plants)
- Jul 21, 2025 From Bump to Baby: How Chiropractic Supports Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infants & Children with Dr. Emma Swartling
- Jul 7, 2025 Movement, Mindset, and Magic: How the Body Ready Birth Workshop Transforms Birth Preparation (Guest: Adrianne Buyer)
- Apr 7, 2025 Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (But Probably Wasn’t Told)
- Mar 31, 2025 Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys
- Feb 10, 2025 The Preparing for Parenthood Workbook – The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Support
- Feb 3, 2025 Why Prenatal and Postpartum Planning is Essential for Your Pregnancy Journey
- Dec 2, 2024 Why Hypnobirthing Might Be the Game-Changer You Didn’t Know You Needed (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)
- Sep 19, 2024 Taking a Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Health Services (Guest: Michelle Walz, PT, MPT from Madrona Physical Therapy)
- Jul 4, 2024 Five Essential Steps for Preparing for Parenthood (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)
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Relationships + Support
10
- Aug 25, 2026 Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help (And What Support Actually Looks Like)
- Jul 13, 2026 The Missing Village: Why Parenthood Feels Harder Than It Should
- May 26, 2026 Ten Tips for Partners to Keep Calm, Keep the Peace, & Keep Your Sanity
- Nov 10, 2025 The Realities of Traveling with a Baby
- Oct 27, 2025 Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
- Sep 15, 2025 Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave
- Apr 28, 2025 The Relational Transition to Parenthood: Why Preparing for Baby Means More Than Just Buying a Crib
- Apr 21, 2025 Returning to Work After Baby: What Jamie Wishes She Knew
- Apr 14, 2025 In Flow: Reclaiming Your Rhythm, Redefining Productivity
- May 16, 2024 Creating Your Village: Building a Support System for New Parents
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Sleep
17
- Sep 22, 2026 Building Confidence in Baby Sleep: How to Make Baby Sleep Decisions Without Spiraling
- Sep 8, 2026 Regulation Over Routines: Why Your Baby Doesn’t Need a Perfect Schedule
- Aug 11, 2026 Timing Is Everything: Why Your Baby Isn’t Fighting Sleep (Usually)
- Jun 9, 2026 RAINBOW Method: How to Make Intuitive Decisions in Postpartum (When Everything Feels Uncertain)
- Mar 3, 2026 Finding the Rhythm in the First Weeks: Sleep, Feeding, and Why Postpartum Support Matters
- Feb 3, 2026 Is This Just Normal… or Is It Time to Get Sleep Support?
- Oct 13, 2025 Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
- Jun 23, 2025 Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep
- Jun 9, 2025 The Hierarchy of Soothing: A Gentle Guide for Sleep-Deprived Parents
- May 26, 2025 What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula
- Jan 20, 2025 Understanding and Managing Sleep Regressions
- Jan 13, 2025 Sleep Coaching for Newborns
- Jan 6, 2025 When Sleep Coaching Isn't Working: Understanding the Roadblocks
- Dec 30, 2024 A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part Three: First Year Support & Sleep Support
- Apr 11, 2024 Cracking the Sleep Code: Your Burning Questions Answered
- Apr 4, 2024 The Hidden Costs of Sleepless Nights: Why Hiring a Sleep Doula is Priceless
- Apr 1, 2024 Sleep Safe and Sound: Your Guide to a Restful Night for Baby
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What Doula Support Looks Like
7
- Aug 25, 2026 Why Families Wait Too Long to Ask for Help (And What Support Actually Looks Like)
- Jan 1, 2026 Welcome to Season Two of Doula Talk: Stability Over Perfection — A Gentle Reset for Parents
- May 26, 2025 What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula
- May 12, 2025 Monthly Doula Check-Ins: Real Support for Real Life in the First Year
- Dec 30, 2024 A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part Three: First Year Support & Sleep Support
- Dec 23, 2024 A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part Two: Postpartum Support
- Dec 16, 2024 A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part One: Birth Support

