Community in Early Parenthood: Podcast Episode #305
Kristin Revere talks with Jessica Hill about the importance of community in early parenthood. Jessica Hill is the founder of The Parent Collective, a national network of prenatal education classes designed to equip expectant parents with both practical knowledge and a lasting community. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I […]
Maternal Ambivalence with Dr. Margo Lowy: Podcast Episode #304
Margo Lowy is the author of Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood. Kristin Revere and Margo Lowy discuss the importance of understanding that conflicting emotions don’t diminish a mother’s love but can instead be a source of learning and growth. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I […]
Oxytocin’s Role in Conception, Pregnancy, and the Postnatal Phase: Podcast Episode #303
Kristin Revere talks with Susan Bratton about oxytocin’s role in conception, pregnancy, and the postnatal phase with Susan Bratton. Susan Bratton is an intimacy expert to millions and the creator of The Sex Life Bucket List. Oxytocin helps couples develop a profound connection that strengthens their relationship for years to come. Hello, hello! This is […]
The Ripple Effect of Birth Trauma: Podcast Episode #302
The Unspoken Ripple Effect of Birth Trauma with Sarahjane, CEO of Fit Fanny Adams. Sarahjane is a recognized leader in women’s health, specializing in restoring the pelvic floor at any stage of life. Hello, hello! This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, and I am thrilled to chat with Sarahjane Watson today. Sarah is the […]
Navigating Birth and Postpartum Backup Support: Podcast Episode #301
Kristin Revere discusses questions to ask your birth or postpartum doula about backups in case of illness or emergency on the latest solo episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. She also discusses burnout and self-care for individuals working in the birth and baby field. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and […]
Breastfeeding Support After Delivery: Podcast Episode #300
Kristin Revere talks with Kelly Emery, IBCLC, about breastfeeding support after delivery. They discuss ways to seek support from lactation consultants and postpartum nurses after delivery in the hospital. Kelly also offered tips on how to seek support after you return home. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I am […]
How To Prep Your Body For Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #299
Kristin Revere and Vanda Aubrey discuss secondary fertility and pre-conception strategies on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I am excited to chat with Vanda Aubrey today. Vanda is a functional medicine nurse and board certified nurse coach specializing in hormone health […]
Selecting the Perfect Nanny: Podcast Episode #298
Kristin Revere and Shenandoah Davis, CEO of Adventure Nannies, discuss the importance of asking intentional questions when interviewing nanny candidates. They also chatted about her new book, “Adventure Nannies: Tales of Wonder, Wildness and Wisdom” and the important work Adventure Nannies is doing to support families in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. […]
Feeding and NICU Babies: Podcast Episode #297
Kris Hapgood and Kristin Revere discuss feeding and NICU babies on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Kris Hapgood, BSN, RN is the CEO of Essential Health Solutions. Kris is a bestselling author of The Gifts of Pain, Volume 3, and a global speaker. She has been a nurse for over 30 years. […]
Bottle-Feeding Pitfalls: Podcast Episode #296
Kristin Revere and Barbara Nelson, CLC discuss bottle-feeding pitfalls on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Barbara is a Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor who specializes in infant feeding. She creates educational content to help parents feel confident in feeding their babies and recognize red flags early. She is […]
Finding the Right Provider: Podcast Episode #295
Kristin Revere talks with Stephanie King, CEO of My Essential Birth, about the importance of finding a provider who is on board with your birth preferences on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. They also discuss what questions help women discover red flags. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, […]
Live Core Strong with Dr. Jena Bradley: Podcast Episode #294
Kristin Revere talks with Dr. Jena Bradley of Live Core Strong about the importance of core strength for everyday mom life and how to find time to stay consistent with exercise in the chaos of motherhood. Dr. Jena is a physical therapist with Jena Bradley, LLC, Live Core Strong, and The Fit Postpartum Mom Podcast. […]
Travel Sleep Tips with Erin Junker: Podcast Episode #293
Kristin Revere and Erin Junker, CEO of the Happy Sleep Company, discuss everything from hotel stays to schedules on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I am thrilled to chat with Erin Junker. Erin is a pediatric sleep consultant and owner of […]
Pacifier Safety with Lindsay DeOliveira: Podcast Episode #292
Kristin and Lindsay DeOliveira chat about how she came to start Soothe Beginnings after she struggled to find the perfect pacifier for her daughter. They also discussed her focus on safety and evidence-based design. Lindsay is also a baby registry consultant with Gold Coast Doulas. Hello, hello! This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, […]
The Importance of Sharing Birth Stories: Podcast Episode #291
Kristin Revere and Dr. Elliot Berlin discuss the importance of reading or listening to birth stories and why it is valuable to share or record your own birth stories. Dr. Berlin hosts a narrative podcast on birth stories called “One Way or a Mother” as well as the “Informed Pregnancy Podcast”. Hello! This is […]
Mama Bear Survival: Podcast Episode #290
Kristin Revere and Emily Richett discuss Preparedness for Moms during pregnancy and early parenting in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas podcast. Emily is the author of “Mama Bear Survival: Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World- A Guide to Preparedness, Resilience & Self-Reliance”. She is also the host of Mama Bear Survival […]
Roadmap to Raising Children: Podcast Episode #289
Kristin Revere and Dr. Karen Molano discuss the importance of pregnancy and the first five years of parenting. Dr. Karen Molano is a child psychologist and infant, family, and early childhood specialist. She utilizes her LumiTot Method to guide families through pregnancy and the first five years, providing them with a roadmap to raising children. […]
Harnessing Technology for Your Fourth Trimester: Podcast Episode #288
Kristin talks with Sarah Trott, founder of HelloGaia Parenting Copilot, about how technology helps parents simplify the overwhelming and find evidence-based scientific information to better prepare for the postpartum phase. Sarah is also the founder and host of the Fourth Trimester Podcast. Hello, hello! This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, and I am […]
Why Tongue Function Matters: Podcast Episode #287
Kaili Ets and Kristin Revere discuss why tongue-tie release is just one piece of the puzzle regarding tongue function. Kaili is the founder of Kaili Ets Family Wellness. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I am thrilled to chat about tongue function and why it matters for infants, with Kaili […]
How Moms Can Mobilize Their Village: Podcast Episode #286
Kristin Revere and Kimberly Jolasun, CEO of Villie, discuss how moms can mobilize their village to get support in the early days of motherhood. They also chatted about the Villie State of the Village report where they learned that moms need help asking for help. Hello, hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the […]
One Way or a Mother: Podcast Episode #285
Ask the Doulas is proud to present One Way or a Mother to our listeners. One Way or a Mother is a brand new long-form narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The popular Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each ten-episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes […]
Introducing Solids with Kim of Solid Starts: Podcast Episode #284
Kristin Revere and Kim Grenawitzke discuss baby feeding in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. They cover everything from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding transitions to solids. Kim is the Managing Director of Content & Editorial and Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist at Solid Starts. Her book, “Solid Starts for Babies” is found online or in […]
The Role of Doulas in Black Maternal Health: Podcast Episode #283
Kristin Revere and Dana Sherrod discuss the role of doulas in Black Maternal Health in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Dana Sherrod, MPH, is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice. Hello, hello! This is Kristin with Ask with Doulas, and I am thrilled to chat with […]
Explaining Mental Load to a Partner: Podcast Episode #282
Kristin Revere and Zach Watson discuss invisible labor and partner communication in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Zach is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator and invisible labor coach with Zach Think Share Creative. Hello, hello! This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, and I am so excited to chat about the […]