Creative Movement: Podcast Episode #213
Kristin Revere chats about the importance of creative movement with Regina Lum of Little Feet Movement. Hello! This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, and I am so excited to chat with Regina Lum today. Regina is a creative movement instructor, infant massage educator, and a self-proclaimed lay advocate. She owns Little Feet Movement for […]
Identity shifts in Motherhood with Marnie Madras of Rumbly: Podcast Episode #209
Kristin Revere chats with Marnie Madras, founder of Rumbly, about the identity shift in motherhood and how to incorporate self-care into motherhood. Hello, this is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and I am so excited to chat with Marnie Madras today. Marnie is the founder and CEO of Rumbly. Welcome, Marnie! So happy to […]
How to Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena: Podcast Episode #208
Kristin Revere chats with Melissa Llarena, author of Fertile Imagination: A Guide to Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact about how to reawaken your imagination! Ask The Doulas Podcast · How to Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena This is Kristin with Ask the Doulas, and I am so excited to chat with Melissa […]
Reducing Toxins with Amanda Koch of My Well Balanced Life: Podcast Episode #199
Kristin Revere chats with Amanda Koch of My Well Balanced Life about how to reduce the toxins in your life! You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · How to Reduce Toxins in Your Life with Amanda Koch of My Well […]
Finding Your Footing in Early Parenthood
Deb Porter, Owner of HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama, helps individuals improve their communication by teaching active listening skills resulting in positive outcomes. Deb also provides a safe, non-judgmental space so that those who use HOLD’s confidential listening service gain clarity and find relief from overwhelming situations. When Reality Doesn’t Match Expectations: You’ve dreamed of […]
Prenatal Body Balancing with Heidi of Mind Body Baby: Podcast Episode #181
Kristin chats with Heidi McDowell of Mind Body Baby about the benefits of prenatal body balancing. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · The Benefits of Prenatal Body Balancing with Heidi McDowell of Mind Body Baby. Welcome. You’re listening to […]
Prioritizing Your Needs Without Any Guilt: Podcast Episode #176
We talk with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, a stress coach for moms and founder of Emotionally Healthy Legacy. Elizabeth also has some free downloads for Ask the Doulas listeners! You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Prioritizing Your Needs Without Any Guilt […]
Reclaiming Our Feminine Energy As Mothers: Podcast Episode #174
Kristin chats with Dr. Laura from Mind Your Soul about supporting and reclaiming feminine energy in motherhood. Dr. Laura is the author of “You Are the Most Perfectly Perfect You.” You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Reclaiming Our Feminine […]
The Secret to Creating More Calm and Joy in Motherhood: Podcast Episode #172
Kristin chats with Peg Sadie of the Resilient Mom Academy about self-care, joy in motherhood and so much more. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · The Secret to Creating More Calm and Joy in Motherhood Welcome. You’re listening to […]
How to Build Foundations to Stay Active Postpartum: Podcast Episode #165
Kristin chats with Dr. Karlie Causey, co-founder of a postpartum activewear brand called Jen & Keri, a sports chiropractor and certified strength and condition coach who is passionate about providing practical tools to moms and moms-to-be, helping them restore their bodies and continue exercising after their babies are born. You can listen to this complete […]
Body Image And Nutrition During Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #162
Kristin and English Goldsborough chat about body image during pregnancy and the importance of nutrition. English owns The Nourishing Tree and is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and a certified lactation counselor. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the […]
Fitness Tips for Prenatal and Postnatal: Podcast Episode #160
Kristin interviews Sarah Ann Kelly. Sarah Ann is the owner and founder of MomTrainer. Sarah Ann shares prenatal and postnatal fitness tips and suggests ways to create intentional time for working out. Sarah Ann is also giving 50% off with the discount code GoldCoastDoulas! Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we […]
Functional Maternity: Podcast Episode #156
Sarah Thompson, author of Functional Maternity explains what maternal functional medicine is and the role nutrition plays in pregnancy and birth outcomes. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all […]
Pilates for Prenatal and Postpartum: Podcast Episode #155
We talk about Pilates with Emma Jory of ePilates Online shares tips on how to take care of your body in all four trimesters. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts […]
The Ins and Outs of My Vagina with Karin Freeland: Podcast Episode #153
Karin Freeland chats about her book, “The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir” with Kristin. They discuss everything from body image to postpartum depression. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we […]
Pregnancy Loss
Remember the story of Pandora’s Box? In Greek mythology, the story goes something like this: Pandora, told she could not open the lid of a box given to her or her husband from Zeus, finally lets curiosity get the best of her and opens the box. Immediately, out comes all the troubles that humanity would […]
Perfectionism in Parenting
Growing up, many of us were taught to do as we were told, don’t disrupt the norm, and don’t disappoint others. This leads to a perfectionist mindset where we can never do anything right or never be good enough. There will always be someone who is let down, disagrees, or finds something unacceptable. Even if […]
Dancing with Fear: Podcast Episode #145
Kristin and Deb discuss how to prepare for birth when working through fear. Deb is the director of the Prenatal Yoga Center. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all […]
Meet our new birth doula, Lisa.
What did you do before you became a doula/consultant? I had a 20+ year career as an Occupational Therapist. Much of my career as a therapist, was at Mary Free Bed Hospital working in the wheelchair and custom seating department. Approximately 7 years ago, I completed my master’s degree and became an academic advisor. I […]
Pubic Symphysis Pain In Pregnancy
What is it? Pain in the groin or pubic region. In pregnancy, your ligaments increase in laxity to allow more movement of the pelvis in preparation for childbirth. Add the increased weight from the growing baby and you can end up with pain in the pubic region! What to do: Avoid activities that cause your […]
Postpartum Physical Therapy: Podcast Episode #127
Alyssa talks with Amanda and Katie, Women’s Health Physical Therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, about postpartum physical therapy and what pelvic floor physical therapy looks like after having a baby. We talk about incontinence, diastasis recti, symphysis pubic dysfunction, constipation, and so much more! You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes […]
The Lymph System and MLD Therapy: Podcast Episode #124
Kristin talks with Megan Michelotti CD (DONA) about the lymph system and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and how it can be helpful prenatally as well as postpartum. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all […]
When to Take a Childbirth Education Class
When is a good time to take a childbirth class and why does it matter? We often get asked about the appropriate time to take a childbirth class from students and Gold Coast clients. The answer varies depending on the goals of the individual. I often ask clients if they are first-time parents or new parents. It […]
Comfort Measures for Labor – 8 Tips for a More Comfortable Birth
No matter how you choose to birth, it is important to think about how you can reduce discomfort and fear during labor. There are many ways to prepare for birth, including taking a childbirth education class. Here are some of my top tips as both an Certified Elite Labor Doula and a childbirth instructor: 1) […]
