TW: This episode contains adult content of a sexual nature As a doula, I've had countless conversations with new parents navigating the complexities of intimacy after childbirth. Whether it’s regaining libido, feeling physically or emotionally more comfortable having sex, or adjusting to the significant hormonal shifts postpartum, there's a lot tied into it. This week, I’m joined by one of the best people in the business to help me unpack these issues: somatic sex educator Kiana Reeves. Our conversation highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and open communication in postpartum intimacy and Kiana encourages us to prioritize self-care, redefine intimacy, and seek professional support when needed. As the chief education officer for sexual wellness brand Foria®, we also get to hear her top product recommendations for enhancing intimacy after childbirth! References Visit the Foria® website (Use discount code “DearDoula” for 20% off all Foria® products!) Follow Foria® on Instagram Connect with Kiana: Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Steamy Chick Institute Ellen Heed Tami Lynn Ken Kimberly Ann Johnson You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! Audio Stamps 01:27 - Brandi’s guest, Somatic Sex Educator Kiana Reeves, tells us about her background and the people she serves. 03:23 - Kiana discusses the emotional, physical, and hormonal aspects of postpartum intimacy. 09:22 - As the chief education officer at Foria®, Kiana shares how this company and its products cater to the female body. 11:03 - Brandi and Kiana discuss how lack of sexual education can cause problems further down the line with consent and sexual pleasure. 14:42 - Kiana talks about the role of sexual pleasure in childbirth and the shame surrounding this. 15:41 - We find out what moms should focus on to maintain sexual health and wellness and what to do if you’re still struggling in the pleasure department. 21:54 - Kiana explains how to judge if someone is a reputable sex therapist or not. 24:50 - Brandi asks about the stigma surrounding somatic vaginal work. 30:32 - Kiana recommends some fun products that she thinks listeners would enjoy using and trying
TW: If you have lost a child, had birth complications, or know someone who has, please be aware that some of those themes will be discussed in this week's show. Many of us dream of the day that you finally get to meet your baby. Labor and delivery is one of the most powerful, life-changing events not only for you, but for your family too. And so getting ready for that moment to make sure that you deliver a healthy baby, and that nothing happens to your baby during childbirth is so incredibly important. Gina Mundy is a childbirth attorney and mother of three. After spending over twenty years analyzing the decisions made during childbirth, it is now her mission to share this information so that families around the world can experience safer childbirth. I am delighted to speak with Gina in this episode about some of the insights from her one-of-a-kind book that blends together the realms of medicine and law: A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth. Listen in to discover some of the most common problems that occur during childbirth and how YOU can help prevent them. References A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth by Gina Mundy Connect with Gina: Visit Gina’s website Instagram: @GinaMundy Facebook: Gina Mundy, Author Linked In: Gina Mundy Twitter: @ginamundy_ You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! Audio Stamps 01:28 - Gina shares her journey to becoming an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. 02:55 - We discover the most common factor in the childbirth cases Gina deals with. 07:33 - Brandi asks what Gina recommends with the use of Pitocin to enable a safer birth. 09:44 - Gina explains how busy labor and delivery units are preventing safe births and the importance of having a baby advocate. 11:47 - Brandi and Gina discuss the role of doulas in supporting parents by working alongside the delivery team. 18:00 - We learn how every hospital system is so different and the importance of checking out the hospitals in which you went to birth if possible. 21:57 - We discover how the complications and the mistakes that Gina sees in childbirth cases typically occur after the patient's water has broken 26:13 - Brandi asks if Gina has seen evidence of the black maternal health crisis in the work that she does. 27:42 - Gina talks about the approach she took when writing her book. It is not about scaring people about what can go wrong, but how to make sure it goes right. 31:36 - Gina encourages us to be ready and have a plan for your birth so you can enjoy the moment you’ve been looking forward to.
If you’ve had a cesarean birth and get pregnant again, one of the questions I often get asked is, ‘Should I plan for another cesarean, or should I try to give birth vaginally?’ Choosing between a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and repeat cesarean is not an easy decision, with benefits and risks to both options. Joining me today to dig into this topic further is Melissa Dean, midwife and founder of the Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. Melissa has a breadth of knowledge when it comes to VBACs, so if you’re currently facing this dilemma (whether you're currently expecting or just curious about the options), Melissa’s insights will give you the clarity you need to make an informed decision. References IG: @casanatalbirthcenter Website: www.casa-natal.com FB: Casa Natal Birth Center YouTube: @casanatalbirthwellnesscent2244 You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! Audio Stamps 01:37 - Melissa explains more about the role of a midwife and busts some of the common misconceptions. 03:20 - We find out how Melissa has merged midwifery with functional medicine practice. 04:46 - Brandi asks Melissa if there are instances when someone should not have a VBAC. 08:42 - Melissa explains how to tell what kind of incision you had for your cesarean. 09:56 - We learn the benefits of delivering vaginally after a C-Section. 12:19 - We hear Melissa’s recommendations for what to do in between pregnancies to make you more prepared to try for a vaginal birth in the future. 14:04 - Melissa shares what you should be doing during your pregnancy to make yourself more viable for VBAC. 17:33 - Find out the top foods that Melissa recommends to her clients, whether they're having a VBAC or not, that will make for a healthier pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 21:13 - Melissa tells us about the services that she provides as a midwife to childbearing (and not childbearing!) families.
The arrival of a new life is a momentous occasion that often brings joy, excitement, and a myriad of emotions. However, the perinatal and postpartum periods can also bring a host of mental health complexities that demand attention and understanding. To help us understand the nuances of perinatal mental health, debunk some of the most common misconceptions around maternal mental health, and shed light on the intricacies that can impact the well-being of new parents, I invited licensed mental health therapist Elyse Springer to share her wealth of knowledge on this topic. As the holidays fast approach, and people often start feeling the pressure to show up in ways that do not necessarily reflect how they're feeling inside, we hope this episode will normalize some of the challenges faced by many parents in this new chapter of life. References Postpartum Support International (PSI) Return to Zero: H.O.P.E Maternal Mental Health Now Love, Dad Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health Connect with Elyse: Visit Elyse’s website Follow Elyse on Instagram You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review! Audio Stamps 01:18 - Brandi introduces today’s guest, licensed mental health therapist Elyse Springer. 02:34 - Elyse does some myth busting around perinatal and postpartum mood disorders 05:03 - Elyse defines postpartum psychosis 07:02 - We find out more about postpartum OCD 10:00 - Brandi asks Elyse how we can tell the difference between someone who is dealing with a mental health disorder like OCD or anxiety, and someone who has embodied the idea that extra worry signifies how much you love your child. 11:25 - Elyse explains what your ACE score is and why it’s important to know. 20:00 - We find out what the next steps are if you or someone you know is showing symptoms of a mental health disorder 25:57 - Elyse shares some of the resources that new parents should be aware of that provide support for issues related to mental health.
Ever found yourself tiptoeing out of your toddler’s room, hoping against hope that this will be the one bedtime where your little one blissfully succumbs to sleep? You’re certainly not alone–toddlerhood can be accompanied by a number of bedtime battles and this edition of the Baby Sleep Fairy Chronicles is here to help. If you’re struggling to navigate some of the most common toddler sleep problems like bedtime refusal, separation anxiety, or the crib-to-bed transition, this episode will arm you with proactive bedtime strategies that will ensure more restful nights for both toddlers and parents alike. References Twin Zzz’s: Mastering Sleep for Twins (“Sleep Fairy” Series) The Lie of a Good Night's Sleep ("Sleep Fairy" Series) The Night Owl Sings Nursery Rhymes You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review!
The controversy, conversations, articles, and books surrounding sleep training are so wildly different, I have no idea how any parent today can comfortably reach a decision on it. Is my child really going to get brain damage from sleep training? Will I ever sleep again? Let’s face it, we all need sleep to be able to survive and to actually live joyful, calm, and peaceful lives. If you’ve landed here, you’re likely to be an exhausted parent desperate for ways to improve you and your child’s sleep. You haven’t “failed” at parenting, you just haven’t found what’s right for you or your child yet… After working with families in the home since 2001, I've seen what’s worked well (and not so well) and want to share the tips and interventions that I know will get you and your family the hard-earned ZZZs you need. For more insights and parenting tips, follow the Dear Doula Podcast on Instagram. I offer personalized consultations and can be reached for further questions on sleep at brandi@deardoulapodcast.com or you can DM me on Instagram.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of my "Sleep Fairy” series, where I’m devoting multiple episodes to one of the biggest things parents need help with: sleep. To start us out in the series, we’re delving into the world of sleep when it comes to twins. Believe it or not, I’ve actually got a lot of experience working with multiples (even quadruplets!), so today I’m providing you with insights and actionable advice to help you navigate the unique sleep challenges that come with twins and beyond. In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding each twin's individual sleep needs and preferences. We delve into the crucial role of white noise machines, like Dohm and Hatch, in creating a sleep-conducive environment for your twins. We also cover practical strategies for establishing routines and schedules, my opinion on the SNOO bassinet that everybody raves about, and I share some common challenges and solutions to twin sleep issues. You got this! Links: My recommended white noise machines: Dohm and Hatch. For more insights and parenting tips, follow the Dear Doula Podcast on Instagram. I offer personalized consultations and can be reached for further questions on sleep, particularly concerning twins, at brandi@deardoulapodcast.com or on my Instagram. Time Stamps: 1:03 - Introduction to my “Sleep Fairy” series and today's focus on twin sleep. 1:24 - My experience with multiples and early career insights. 2:07 - Key sleep factors for twins and parents. 3:59 - The role of white noise machines in twin sleep routines. 6:25 - Safe sleeping arrangements for newborn twins. 7:56 - How, if, and when to use the SNOO for twins. 9:04 - Importance of keeping a log to understand each twin's patterns. 11:10 - Emphasizing the need for a routine to manage twin sleep effectively. 13:00 - Deciding the sleeping location for twins: room sharing and separate spaces. 16:09 - Creating a consistent 7 to 7 routine for twins. 17:59 - The need for community support and resources for parents of multiples.
For many of us, feeding babies and toddlers can be overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with food rejection and other issues at the table. Helene Skantzikas is the creator of the French Foodie Baby, a blog which chronicles her journey in the nurturing and expanding of her son Pablo’s tastebuds and love of life through good food. Helene joins me today to share her secrets to fostering healthy eating habits, including the role her family and French cultural background has played in her approach to feeding her son (possibly the best fed child I have ever known!). Listen in to discover the power of modeling a healthy, joyful approach to food, being engaged in the enjoyment of food preparation, and seeing the family meal as an opportunity for connection and togetherness. Even if your child is only used to eating a few foods, Helene gives us hope that it’s never too late to nurture a healthy, happy, and positive relationship to the nourishment of their bodies. Connect with Helen: Read her blog: French Foodie Baby Follow her on Instagram Audio Stamps: 2:00 - Helene tells us why she started her blog ‘French Foodie Baby’ 3:49 - We find out why it’s important to have an open mind about what our babies might like 6:17 - We hear Helene’s tips for how to integrate children into the preparation of family meals. 8:37 - Brandi asks Helene if it was a struggle to go against the “conventional” way of feeding her baby. 14:36 - We find out what Helene has observed around food in early childhood education. 16:30 - Helene shares what lessons her family is learning about food during their travels. 21:30 - Brandi and Helene discuss what it is about the French way of life that leads to their commitment to creating fresh, joyful meals. 26:56 - Helene gives her advice to parents who want to incorporate trying new foods, but feel they've already set an expectation where their kids are used to eating just a few things.
As a new parent, you deserve to have the opportunity to welcome your new family member and transition into this new chapter, without stressing about work. But the lack of comprehensive federal policies for paid parental leave in the U.S. places a significant burden on new parents who are faced with the impossible choice between caring for their children and maintaining their careers. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing parental leave consultant Arianna Taboada, who is working to disrupt the narrative that growing a family is incompatible with growing a company or having a career. She is the author of The Expecting Entrepreneur: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning for Self Employed Business Owners (2021), and joins me to answer key questions about how to map out parental leave, and build the self-awareness you need as you move through the momentous shift into parenthood. References: The Expecting Entrepreneur: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning for Self Employed Business Owners https://www.abetterbalance.org/ Connect with Arianna: Visit her website: theexpectingentrepreneur.com Follow her on Instagram Follow her on LinkedIn You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review! Audio Stamps: 1:55 - Arianna tells us about her business and how she helps people navigate parental leave 3:11 - We find out the common knowledge gaps when it comes to parental leave 4:55 - For anyone who is thinking of having kids, Arianna shares what they should be doing now to understand and prepare for parental leave 6:16 - Arianna recommends what to do if you have an employer with a parental leave policy 8:53 - Brandi asks what people could be doing with their employer and HR when pregnant or before becoming pregnant 10:22 - Arianna shares what she wishes more parents knew about parental leave 11:13 - We hear Arianna’s advice for anyone who is afraid to speak about their pregnancy in the workplace for fear of retaliation or discrimination 13:11 - Arianna tells us about how her book helps people navigate the process of parental leave 14:10 - We find out if disability leave is the same as parental leave 16:16 - Brandi asks what you can do about parental leave if you’re already far into your pregnancy
Endless Google searches, relentless posting in Facebook groups, asking other parents for advice…. It’s no wonder most first time parents feel overwhelmed shopping for products for their little ones. But does it really have to be so confusing, exhausting, and depersonalized?! To help us sift through the vast array of baby products on the market, I invited a very special guest and THE ultimate baby product guru to talk to us about what is new and cool in 2023! Join me as I sit down with Monica Banks from Gugu Guru, the only creator community focused entirely on maternity and parenting content. Still not found the right baby monitor for you? Not sure which stroller will fit your lifestyle? If you are a new or expectant mom and want to confidently choose the right gear for your family, this episode is a must-listen! References Ask A Doula: Brandi's Top 15 Questions and Recommendations Download Brandi’s Breastfeeding Checklist Download Brandi’s Healthy Sleep Foundation Guide Connect with Monica: Gugu Guru Website Private Mom Creators Facebook Community Instagram X TikTok Product recommendations: Aura baby monitor, Babyation pump, Baby Bottle Brush Bib, Babymel (diaper bags), Babyzen strollers, Globowl (infant food), HAPP (diaper bags), Kibou (diaper bags), Lily Jade (diaper bags), Larktale (wagons), Mockingbird strollers, Nanobebe breastmilk bottle, TWELVElittle (diaper bags), Uppababy strollers If you have ideas about shows and content, you can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review!
In today’s fast-paced world, “pause, rest, be” are three simple words that many of us (especially parents!) often overlook. Society doesn’t give us any accolades for taking time out to rest, but as people’s schedules get busier, our presence and connectedness as humans gets weaker. Joining me today to normalize and demystify the practice of rest, is Octavia Raheem, an award-winning author, rest coach, and restorative yoga teacher. Octavia invites us into practices that enhance presence, groundedness, and a better sense of wellbeing– all of the things that we need and desire, yet are not reflected in our day-to-day living and calendar. We also explore how we can instill this practice into our children, without feeling like we’re limiting their opportunities. References: Connect with Octavia: Visit her website Follow her on Instagram Connect with Octavia on LinkedIn Learn more about Devoted to Rest™, a transformational rest focused experience for visionary women leaders making a high impact in their fields Octavia’s books: “Gather” “Pause, Rest, Be” You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review! Time Stamps 1:42 - Octavia tells us about her bestselling book “Pause, Rest, Be” and what brought her to the space of telling people that they need to pause. 4:58 - Brandi asks Octavia how we can decondition ourselves from the narrative that we can only be successful if we are being productive. 10:50 - Rest isn't just simply sleeping, but it does start with good sleep hygiene. Recording restful, affirming, and restorative messages for you and your children can help to wind down. 13:59 - People are very overscheduled but embracing blank space can yield a lot of creativity. 16:36 - For people who didn’t have access to lots of activities growing up, it can lead to overcompensating and putting our kids in things to make up for what we didn't get. 22:12 - Octavia and Brandi share their personal stories of times they have been overly productive to feel worthy and how they were able to catch this and build in rest and space. 27:46 - Brandi asks Octavia how she handles people who feel like they understand they need to rest but think that they don’t have time. 34:07 - Octavia invites us into a one minute pause to help us embody the practice of pausing so that we can start to find that drop of peace for ourselves in our everyday lives.
When you've been a doula for as long as I have, you start to get a lot of the same questions—which comes as no surprise for the absolute flood of information, products and advice new parents are given. That's why, to kick off season 3 of Dear Doula, I'm doing a quick overview of my top 15 most-asked questions. Wondering what diapers, bottles, or blankets are best? Not sure if those sleepy "dream feeds" are the right call? This is the episode for you. Brandi's Recommendations: Bottles and Breastfeeding Wabi Bottle Sterilizer Dr. Brown's Bottles Swehl Bras and Clothes Kindred Bravely Target Nursing Bras Diapers and Wipes Pampers Swaddlers Kirkland Wipes at Costco DiaperChamp Diaper Pail Ubbi Diaper Pail Keekaroo Peanut Changer Dy-Dee Diaper Service (the cloths also make great burp cloths!) Baby Carriers and Lounges Dockatot Baby Lounge Artipoppe Baby Carriers Solly Baby Carriers Sleep Sleep Pea Swaddle Care For Mom OHLOLLY Lotions and Skincare Osea Body Oil Other Recommendations NoseFrida (and other Frida products) My Interview with Romper: "Do I Need A Baby Bottle Sterilizer?" If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review! Get more on Instagram from Brandi and Dear Doula Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Reach out to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com.
For the first time Brandi shares the Dear Doula podcast with her husband Michael Chapuis. On this heartwarming episode Michael and Brandi share the secret to staying connected during the thick of young parenting and Michael shares his perspective on why everyone should stop saying marriage is “hard”. Get some practical tips for staying connected, centered, and how to create better lines of communication to foster a healthy and strong relationship between parents. You don’t want to miss this episode (Brandi also shares how they met, and Michael shares what connected him to her from day one!) Michael Chapuis is a writer and relationship coach. He is from the provence area of France and is committed to growth, relationships, and helping people create thoughts and habits that bring them both joy and peace. While you can find Michael on Instagram, he’s pretty old school and you will most likely reach him on Facebook or sending a good old fashioned email to michaelechapuis@gmail.com You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
In this lighthearted episode Brandi shares some of her favorite products and gifts such as lotions and potions, fancy pajamas, hidden treasures for the art lovers in your lives, and so much more. If you want to have fun going down a pinterest rabbit hole inside Brandi’s brain with luxe products, don’t miss this outfit. Better yet make sure you send it to all the gift givers in your life. As promised here are the products that were mentioned during this episode. If you want access to the full 2022 Luxe Gift Guide by Brandi Jordan here! Here are the items mentioned on this episode in no particular order: Streicher Beauty Box Flamingo Estates Customized Stained Glass Art Piece Meural Digital Art Canvas Crown and Paw Renaissance Inspired Pet Art Maya Brenner Iniital Necklace FEED bags The Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket Freestanding Outdoor Copper Bathtub Sheltered Weighted Blanket Throw Blanket Mutha Le Labo Candle- Verveine Sunday Riley Good Genes Highway Robery Sergio Hudson Karen Mabon Silk pajamas Doen Pajamas Beatrice Valenzuela Sandals Happy Shopping Parents! You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
Kathleen Healy is a Health Coach Specializing in family nutriton. Brandi and Kathlen discuss tips to help making healthier choices for the family easier. Kathleen also shares her go-to health recipes and tips for busy moms. Kathleen also shares how we manage body positivity and making feel good decisions for your body that make you feel good from the inside out. You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! Kathleen Healy lives in New York and is a full time PE teacher, but also a health and wellness coach. She has 1 and 4 year old boys. After her surprise breech baby and an emergency C section, Kathlle was able to have an unmedicated VBAC (vaginal birth after cesearen) with her second child. Nutrition, mindset and movement made all the difference! After struggling to feel comfortable in her own skin and wanting to lose unwanted weight for years, she finally decided to do something about it. What started as a quest to conquer her own health issues turned into a holistic approach that has supported women to step into who they really are and confidently show up in their lives like never before." You can connect with Kathleen here: www.kathleenhealyhhc.com https://www.instagram.com/kathleenhealyhhc/ https://www.facebook.com/kathleenhealyHHC https://www.kathleenhealyhhc.com/opt-in-be8c7604-1174-4c67-8efa-c0f84f4d2791 If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
Brandi sits with guest Jordan Younger, host of the hit podcast and blog The Balanced Blonde, to talk spirituality and parenthood. After dealing with a health crisis, Jordan was able to go back to basics and practice radical self-care that led to healing her condition and being able to start a family. If you are looking for more ways to add calm and purpose to your parenting journey don’t miss this heartwarming episode of woo, empathy, and compassion for the journey that we are all on as parents. Produced by Dear Media
Brandi sits with award winning Journalist Jo Ling Kent to discuss how good parents raise good humans in an internet driven world. From cancel culture, to racism, and learning to keep connections with people who have differences, this feel good conversation is a reminder of what our job as parents really is. If you are looking for a little compassion, truth telling, and learning to lead with love, you don’t want to miss this episode. Jo Ling Kent is an award-winning tv journalist and anchor. She was most recently the business and tech correspondent at NBC News, appearing on the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and MSNBC. At NBC since 2016, Kent covered a wide range of stories from the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic to the baby formula shortage crisis to protests in Seattle following the death of George Floyd. She led NBC News' investigations into Amazon and Facebook and interviewed the CEOs of Twitter, Reddit, Etsy and eBay. Kent has sat down with whistleblowers from Facebook and Google, and questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the halls of Congress. Her reporting has won an Edward R. Murrow Award and earned an Emmy nomination. Previously, Kent was a reporter and podcast host at Fox Business Network and an investigative reporter at NBC Connecticut (WVIT), where she was a member of the team awarded a Peabody for coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Kent has two master’s degrees in international affairs from the London School of Economics and Peking University, along with a BA from Rice University. She's from Minnesota, fluent in Mandarin and serves on the board of Libraries Without Borders US. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her family and is an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association. You can follow Jo Ling Kent on her Instagram or Twitter account. You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
One of the most exciting things about becoming a new parent is exploring all of the new gadgets and gear that is available. Brandi sits with guest and gear expert Eli Gurock who is the owner of Magic Beans, a baby and kids boutique based in Boston. Not sure which car seat to buy? Trying to figure out the best stroller for a family that travels a lot? We cover questions like this and more. Check out this episode and have your laptop open and ready to shop! If you want to connect with Eli Gurock who owns Magic Beans with his wife you can reach him on his extensive YouTube library of videos or at their online shop: https://www.youtube.com/user/MagicBeansVideos https://www.mbeans.com/ You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
Brandi sits with author and postpartum expert Heng Ou as she shares insights to her best selling book The First 40 days, and her current book Nine Golden Months. We learn about how her Chinese heritage and lineage of healers helped her to define a new fervor for nurturing ourselves in all phases of motherhood. Don’t miss this episode. Guest Links: www.MotherBees.com https://www.instagram.com/motherbees/ https://www.facebook.com/motherbees You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode! If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist. If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Produced by Dear Media
Brandi sits with pediatrician Dr. Anastasia Williams to have a balanced conversation about vaccines. Dr. Williams shares lots of information that might surprise even the most knowledgeable parents. Do our kids really need all of the current vaccinations? Is it safe to give a small infant so many vaccinations at once? Our expert guest answers so many questions like this and more. This is an episode that every parent should tune in to. Guest Links: www.pediatricsvip.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077989434051 Produced by Dear Media