Urinary Incontinence: Podcast Episode #120

Chiropractor educates woman about the pelvis holding a skeleton hip

Amber and Katie from Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy talk with Alyssa again about women’s health pelvic floor rehab with a focus on urinary incontinence.  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 over the country […]

Valerie Lynn – The Mommy Plan: Podcast Episode #119

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What is eco postnatal care?  Valerie Lynn, author of The Mommy Plan, tells us how to nourish and heal a postpartum body.  You can listen to this complete podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud.  Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country about topics related […]

The Postnatal Cookbook: Podcast Episode #118

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Jaren Soloff RD, IBCLC talks to Kristin about her new book The Postnatal Cookbook and the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and especially 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 over the country […]

Don’t be scared of pelvic floor physical therapy! Podcast episode #117

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Amanda and Katie, women’s health physical therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, give us an intro into pelvic floor PT.  What is it, what does an internal vs external pelvic floor exam involve, and what kinds of symptoms can pelvic floor PT treat?  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. […]

Keeping Yourself Healthy During Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #116

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Kristin talks with Dr. Annie of Rise Wellness Chiropractic about how to keep yourself and your family healthy during pregnancy and a pandemic!  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 over the country about […]

Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: Podcast Episode #115

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Author Lily Nichols talks to Kristin about gestational diabetes during pregnancy and how eating has such a profound impact on our health and energy levels.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.  Be sure to check out Lily’s book! Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we […]

Creating a Calm Space: Podcast Episode #114

Amber Brandt poses in her kitchen with her chin resting in her palm

Today Amber Brant of The Coziness Consultant talks with Alyssa about how new moms can create a calm space in their homes in the midst of chaos.  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 […]

Preparing your dog for a new baby: podcast episode #113

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Today Kristin talks to Jenn Gavin, owner of A Pleasant Dog in Grand Rapids, MI about when to prepare your dogs for the arrival of a new baby.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Alyssa:  Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts […]

Bebcare Low EMF Baby Monitors: Podcast Episode #112

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Baby monitors: Today Alyssa, a sleep consultant at Gold Coast Doulas, speaks with Lisa, a Building Biologist at Well Abode, and Brian, an engineer at Bebcare.  Bebcare has the lowest EMF baby monitors on the market.  The conversation gets a little technical but it’s really interesting, and you may learn a thing or two about […]

Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Podcast Episode #110

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    Alyssa:  Hi.  Welcome to the Ask the Doulas Podcast.  My  name is Alyssa Veneklase.  I am co‑owner of Gold Coast Doulas, and today, I have Jessica Kupres, one of our postpartum doulas, with us, and we are both so excited to talk to Dr. Ladd.  She is the author of a book called […]

Car Seat Safety with Secure Quest: Podcast Episode #109

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  Kristin talks with Jennifer Hoekstra, one of the owners of Secure Quest, about car seat safety for our babies and toddlers.  You’ll be astonished at how many of us install our car seats incorrectly!  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.  Kristin:  Welcome to Ask the Doulas with Gold […]

What I Didn’t Know About Pregnancy and Birth: Podcast Episode #107

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  Today Kristin and Alyssa talk about some interesting, and funny, and gross things that happened to their bodies during pregnancy and birth that were a bit unexpected!  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.   Alyssa:  Hi and welcome to the Ask the Doulas podcast.  I am Alyssa Veneklase, […]

Sleep and Virtual School: Podcast Episode #106

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  Kristin and Alyssa talk about the struggle to get kids to sleep during virtual school at home.  Is it important to have a set bedtime?  Can kids stay up late?  We answer these questions and more!  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Alyssa:  Hello.  Welcome to the Ask […]

Audra’s Birth Story: Podcast Episode #105

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  Audra Geyer, Gold Coast’s newest birth doula, tells us her birth story and how birth support from her doula was a game changer.  She also took HypnoBirthing classes and went from being afraid of labor to looking forward to it!  Her experience with Gold Coast let her to become a doula herself! You can […]

Acupuncture for Anxiety: Podcast Episode #105

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Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas talks with Vikki Nestico of Grand Wellness about acupuncture to help relieve stress, tension, and anxiety.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.   Kristin:  Welcome to Ask the Doulas with Gold Coast Doulas.  I’m Kristin, and I’m here today with Vikki from […]

What I Wish I Knew: Podcast Episode #104

Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere sit in an office while podcasting together

Kristin and Alyssa, owners of Gold Coast Doulas, talk about the things they wish they had known before having a baby.  Listen to this fun episode packed with advice and lots of little gold nuggets of information for new parents!  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.  Kristin:  Welcome to […]

Acupuncture during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Podcast Episode #103

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Dr. Carrie Dennie, ND speaks with Alyssa about the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy and postpartum.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.   Alyssa:  Welcome to the Ask the Doulas Podcast.  You are listening to Alyssa Veneklase.  I am the co-owner of Gold Coast Doulas, and today, I am […]

Saturday Series of Classes: Podcast Episode #102

Gold Coast Doulas Saturday Series: Comfort Measures for Labor, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Survival Classes. goldcoastdoulas.com/events

Kristin Revere, Kelly Emery, and Alyssa Veneklase talk about their Saturday Series of classes offered through Gold Coast Doulas.  Each goes in to detail about what their classes cover including Comfort Measures for Labor, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Survival.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.   Kristin:  Welcome to Ask […]

Fertility and Acupuncture: Podcast Episode #101

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Today Kristin talks to Vikki Nestico, R.Ac of Grand Wellness Acupuncture.  We learn a lot about fertility and how acupuncture supports the nervous system, reduces stress, and increases blood flow to the reproductive organs.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud.   Kristin:  Hi, Vikki! Vikki:  Hi, how are you? […]

Podcast Episode 100!

Kristin Alyssa Gold Coast Doulas Owners

It’s the 100th episode!  Alyssa and Kristin, co-Owners of Gold Coast Doulas, talk about what the past two and a half years of podcasting has looked like, how the podcast has changed, how the business has changed, how services have pivoted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they are playing their part […]

Adult Separation Anxiety: Podcast Episode #99

Alyssa of Gold Coast Doulas holding a Zoom interview for the Ask The Doulas Podcast

On this episode, Alyssa and Laine begin by talking about  parenting anxiety and the distance that parents can sometimes feel as their babies and children grow and seem to need them less.  The conversation takes some interesting turns to talk about having clear boundaries for kids, pivoting our expectations of children as they grow, and […]

Parenting and Sleep: Podcast Episode #98

Mother comforting and speaking to her child outside

Laine Lipsky, Parenting Coach, talks with Alyssa today about the negative effects of sleep deprivation on children and parents.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Alyssa:  Hello and welcome to the Ask the Doulas Podcast.  I am Alyssa Veneklase.  I’m excited to be back with Laine Lipsky, parenting coach.  […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode #97

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Dr. Nave now works with queens through her virtual practice Hormonal Balance.  Today she talks to us about hormones and how they affect our mental health, including the baby blues and postpartum depression.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Alyssa:  Hi.  Welcome to Ask the Doulas Podcast.  I am […]

Parenting During Covid-19: Podcast Episode #96

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Today we talk with Laine Lipsky, parenting coach, about some best practices for parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.  She gives us all some great tips on how to manage stress and deal with out children no matter what age!  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Alyssa:  Hello and welcome […]