Finding the Perfect Childcare Option: Podcast Episode #185
Kristin and Jaynie Fawley of Michigan Nanny Solutions chat about childcare options and finding the perfect nanny. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Finding the Perfect Childcare Option with Jaynie Fawley of Michigan Nanny Authority Welcome. You’re listening to […]
Adrenal Fatigue and Gut Issues Postpartum: Podcast Episode #182
We talk about addressing adrenal fatigue and gut issues postpartum with Maja Miller of Maja Miller Wellness. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Addressing Adrenal Fatigue and Gut Issues Postpartum Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast […]
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 […]
Black Maternal Health with Shaelina Holmes of the Hello Seven Foundation: Podcast Episode #180
Kristin chats with Shaelina Holmes of Hello Seven Foundation about Black Maternal Health and why it is so important. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Black Maternal Health with Shaelina Holmes of Hello Seven Foundation. Welcome. You’re listening to […]
Plus Size Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #179
Kristin chats with Jen McLellan of Plus Size Birth, about the misconceptions surrounding pregnant plus size women. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Plus Size Pregnancy Misconceptions with Jen McLellan of Plus Size Birth Welcome. You’re listening to Ask […]
Informed Pregnancy with Dr. Berlin: Podcast Episode #178
Kristin chats with Dr. Berlin about the Informed Pregnancy Project. The Project aims to utilize multiple forms of media to compile and deliver unbiased information about pregnancy and childbirth to empower new and expectant parents to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy and parenting journey. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, […]
Infertility Challenges and Options: Podcast Episode #177
Kristin talks with Dr. Amy Beckley, Founder and CEO of Proov about infertility challenges and options. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Infertility Challenges and Options with Dr. Amy Beckley Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast […]
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 […]
The Role of Caregiver for New and Expectant Moms: Podcast Episode #175
Kristin chats with Bre Boysel of Cariloop about the role of caregiver for new and expecting moms. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · The Role of Caregiver for New and Expecting Moms Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, […]
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 […]
Navigating Parental Leave: Podcast Episode #173
Kristin discusses the ins and outs of navigating parental leave with Linzay Davis, Founder of The Park. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Navigating Parental Leave Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to […]
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 […]
Navigating Life After Loss: Podcast Episode #171
Kristin chats with Michelle Valiukenas from the Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation about navigating life after loss. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Navigating Life After Loss Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to […]
Fashion for Breastfeeding: Podcast Episode #170
Kristin discusses challenges of the professional mother with Magda Lasota Morales, founder of MLM Brand. Magda created a timeless line of dresses for breastfeeding and pumping moms. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Fashion for Breastfeeding Moms Welcome. You’re […]
Baby Registry Trends: Podcast Episode #169
Kristin chats with Lexi Tabor of Hatchling CLE about the latest baby trends and services. 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 over the country about topics related to […]
Medicaid for Doulas with Doulas Diversified: Podcast Episode #168
Kristin chats with Erica about the Medicaid coverage for doulas in Michigan and how this improves maternal and infant health outcomes. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Medicaid for Doulas with Erica Guthaus of Doulas Diversified Welcome. You’re […]
Meet our new Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), Sarah!
We hope you enjoy getting to know Sarah in our Q&A blog! Sarah serves families in West Michigan as a certified Newborn Care Specialist. She offers day and overnight newborn support. 1) What did you do before you became a newborn care specialist? I have worked in the field of Early Childhood for 20 […]
Postpartum Support with Carrie Kolehouse of MomsBloom: Podcast Episode #167
Carrie Kolehouse, Executive Director of MomsBloom chats with Kristin about why MomsBloom is focused on supporting mothers in West Michigan and beyond. 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 Mya, Our Newest Postpartum Doula!
Meet Mya, Our Newest Postpartum Doula! As you know, when we bring a new person onto the Gold Coast team, we love to find out more about them and share that with you! Let’s find out more about Mya. 1) What did you do before you became a postpartum doula? Before becoming a doula, I […]
Connection and Compassion Are Key
I’ve said it a lot; there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep, but this applies to parenting in general as well. Many parents will read about certain techniques, and even follow specific scripts with older children, but if they don’t work, parents feel like they have failed or there is something wrong with their kid. […]
2022 Reflections
2022 Reflections: Whew! Our word of the year for 2022 was changed. Gold Coast announced an expansion for day and overnight postpartum support to Northern and Southwest Michigan in April. Alyssa Veneklase transitioned from co-owner to subcontractor at Gold Coast in August. She still leads the Becoming A Mother course with Kristin and teaches at […]
Why You Should Take a Breastfeeding Class: Podcast Episode #166
Kristin chats with Kelly Emery of Baby Beloved about why moms should take a breastfeeding class during pregnancy. 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 over the country about […]
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 […]
Navigating Healthcare Systems During Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #164
We talk with Estelle Giraud, CEO and co-founder of Trellis Health, about navigating healthcare systems during pregnancy. 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 over the country about topics […]