The Wise Doula Podcast: Doula Wisdom For Everyday Life.

A Unique Homebirth Experience

In today's episode of The Wise Doula Podcast, we are discussing a very special home birth. It is quite the story and perhaps the most interesting thing is that my husband supported me during this home birth. He ended up playing the role of a doula and midwife more than myself. During this homebirth we were faced with a lot of new and unexpected factors and a very particular mama. All the preparation in the world didn't fully prepare us. There was fear sprinkled here and there, but thankfully all went well. I can't wait to share the story with you and the things we learned about the importance of respecting Mother nature and letting things flow. And of course, about the power of awesome teamwork. This episode wraps up season two of our podcast. We want to thank all of you, our listeners, for your support and appreciation during these two seasons. Your comments, reviews and messages make all the difference. We will be back with season 3 in the new year!! See you soon! Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev [https://pixabay.com/users/pineapplemusic-38480938/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=159723] - Pixabay * Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thewisedoulapodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * You can find our podcast on: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wise-doula-podcast-from-pregnancy-to-postpartum/id1717273974], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/349vG4FLThpI41iyskQLQE?si=c4285eae35034064] ,YouTube [https://youtube.com/@wisedoulapodcast?si=ci_XpwboakrV6Pvp] and your favorite plattforms. * The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by: Loving Belly Doula Services LLC Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lovingbellydoula] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lovingbellydoula/]

The Wise Doula - Behind The Scenes

In this episode I invite you to step behind the scenes and get an intimate look at the podcast and at my life as an entrepreneur. Aside from the polished and bubbly look you get to enjoy in my episodes, what else is brewing in my particular fire? What ingredients do I mix to prepare my signature "Wise Doula Podcast" sauce? Although it might seem glamorous, there is a lot of life and emotions happening around being your own boss. There's fear and doubt but also a lot of joy, and I think that is worth sharing with you, my listeners. How about you step inside and I tell you all about it? Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev [https://pixabay.com/users/pineapplemusic-38480938/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=159723] - Pixabay * Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thewisedoulapodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * You can find our podcast on: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wise-doula-podcast-from-pregnancy-to-postpartum/id1717273974], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/349vG4FLThpI41iyskQLQE?si=c4285eae35034064] ,YouTube [https://youtube.com/@wisedoulapodcast?si=ci_XpwboakrV6Pvp] and your favorite plattforms. * The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by: Loving Belly Doula Services LLC Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lovingbellydoula] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lovingbellydoula/]

My Adventures at A Creative Fair

In this week's episode, join me for a fun time and a good bit of storytelling, as I share with you my adventures attending a content creation festival for the first time. It was a physical journey but also a journey in my mind. I am not kidding, I almost told myself that I didn't belong there but in the end I told myself a big, resounding yes. I think all of us have that moment of doubt when we are about to tackle something new and scary. And many times we abandon ship before trying. But what if, we tell ourselves to try it anyway? I could have said no but I said a big yes. It was a really unique experience with lots of moments and tiny lightbulbs here and there. And I love to share with you the lessons and the pearls I discovered about life and business in this episode. Get comfortable, grab your favorite drink and join me inside. Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev [https://pixabay.com/users/pineapplemusic-38480938/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=159723] - Pixabay * Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thewisedoulapodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * You can find our podcast on: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wise-doula-podcast-from-pregnancy-to-postpartum/id1717273974], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/349vG4FLThpI41iyskQLQE?si=c4285eae35034064] ,YouTube [https://youtube.com/@wisedoulapodcast?si=ci_XpwboakrV6Pvp] and your favorite plattforms. * The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by: Loving Belly Doula Services LLC Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lovingbellydoula] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lovingbellydoula/]

When Perinatal Loss and Love Meet - An Interview with Jill Kottmeier

My guest today is Jill Kottmeier, registered nurse and thanatologist. Jill is the director of Well-being and Bereavement Services at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital in Illinois. For more than 2 decades, Jill has been supporting families at her hospital and accompanying them through the difficult process of having to say goodbye to their baby too soon. Her mission is two-fold, to support parents experiencing the loss of their baby and to support hospital staff so they can better care for families going through loss. This is a support that starts as soon as they get the news that their baby is not alive, but continues well after families have left the hospital. It is an honor to have her on the podcast today, and hear all the insights that she's gonna bring to us, the learning experiences and the wisdom accumulated while working with hundreds of babies and families at their most difficult time. It is my hope that this interview gives you a deeper inside into the world of perinatal loss, and gives you effective tools on how to nurture and support family, friends or clients going through this experience. Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev [https://pixabay.com/users/pineapplemusic-38480938/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=159723] - Pixabay Connect with Jill Kottmeier: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kottmeier-88419789 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kottmeier-88419789] Endeavor Health Northwest Community Health Website https://www.eehealth.org/blog/authors/jill-kottmeier/ [https://www.eehealth.org/blog/authors/jill-kottmeier/] * Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thewisedoulapodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * You can find our podcast on: Apple, Spotify ,YouTube and your favorite plattforms. * The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by: Loving Belly Doula Services LLC Facebook and Instagram (@lovingbellydoula)

Holding Space for Families During Perinatal Loss

In this new episode, we talk about supporting our friends, family, and clients at a time when the unexpected happens. A time when the perfect idea of pregnancy disappears and we are faced with perinatal loss and saying goodbye to our baby. This is a difficult subject and we often don't know how to react when somebody close to us or a client experiences it. Often we shy away from helping because we're worried about saying the wrong thing or doing the wrong thing. In this episode, I will share what I have learned as a bereavement doula on how to support families during loss, and give you some useful tools so you can do the same. Whether you are a birth professional, a relative or just a friend, You can make a world of difference by walking with families at this difficult time. I understand this is a sensitive topic that might be triggering for some listeners. If you feel that this is an intense topic for you and prefer to skip it, we understand. If you know somebody who could benefit from learning more about this topic, please share the episode with them. See you inside and thank you for your support. Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev [https://pixabay.com/users/pineapplemusic-38480938/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=159723] - Pixabay * Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thewisedoulapodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * You can find our podcast on: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wise-doula-podcast-from-pregnancy-to-postpartum/id1717273974], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/349vG4FLThpI41iyskQLQE?si=c4285eae35034064] ,YouTube [https://youtube.com/@wisedoulapodcast?si=ci_XpwboakrV6Pvp] and your favorite plattforms. * The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by: Loving Belly Doula Services LLC Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lovingbellydoula] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lovingbellydoula/]