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...

TW - Suicide and Suicidal Ideation It is so good to be BACK after an unexpected 6-month hiatus! Today's episode is titled “Meconium Happens” (obviously) and we will be discussing just that; what happens in our bodies, minds and businesses when shit hits the fan. We hope to share the lessons and wisdom from these experiences. We also in true Doula form want to encourage our birth pals who have been or who are currently there! Rabbit Illustration: "A pregnant rabbit is hopping al...

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 Doul...

*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 in...

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 go...

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 spaceSigns and symp...

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: Thebirthworkcompany@gmail.com Instagram: @thebirthwo...

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 changeRegistration, why bother? Incorporate? LLC? TrademarksNuggets of wisdom Thanks for listening! Contact us: Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com Email: Thebirthworkcompany@gmail.com Instagram: @thebirthworkco Fac...

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 t...

**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...

**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 impost...

In this pilot episode, Rebekkah and Sarah introduce themselves and the Down To Birth Work Podcast to listeners! Get a sneak peek into our vision, mission, and conversational vibe! Thanks for listening! Contact us: Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com Email: Thebirthworkcompany@gmail.com Instagram: @thebirthworkco Facebook: The Birth Work Company