Doulas Uncensored

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment. In this episode, Sammy and Moran talk to Katie James. Katie James is a highly experienced lactation consultant and midwife with a career spanning over 25 years. She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 18 years, working in diverse settings such as hospitals, home births, community midwifery, and neonatal intensive care units. Katie is also a passionate educator, teaching medical professionals, birth workers, and thousands of parents about breastfeeding and lactation. Katie is the creator and host of the podcasts The Midwives' Cauldron and The Feeding Couch, platforms where she explores topics surrounding breastfeeding and maternal health. She also provides online lactation courses and consultations, emphasising empowerment, education, and support for families and caregivers globally. Her work combines practical expertise with a deep commitment to fostering informed, confident feeding journeys for parents. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the important and sometimes controversial topic of infant feeding with Katie. We’re focusing on Fed is Best, a movement and book that challenges traditional narratives around breastfeeding, highlighting the critical need for monitoring and support when exclusively breastfeeding. to hear her thoughts on exclusively breastfeeding and the baby friendly hospital initiatives around that.  Katie's book recommendation are: Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estes  So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored. Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com [http://sammygriffinbirthsupport.com] Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au [http://2life.com.au] Disclaimer: Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored podcast! Before we dive into our episodes, we want to make sure we're all on the same page. First and foremost, while we strive to provide valuable information and resources, it's important to understand that the content shared on this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical or clinical advice. Our aim is to educate and inform, with the understanding that any application of this knowledge should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Additionally, please note that the content of our podcast may be supplemented, edited, or updated at any time. While we make every effort to maintain accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information provided. Therefore, we accept no liability for any loss, damage, or unfavorable outcomes that may result from the use or reliance on the content presented here. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on this journey of discovery and discussion!

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on a journey of exploration, education, and empowerment. In this episode, Sammy and Moran dive into your questions in a Ask Me Anything.  Please note there is mention of Domestic Violence in this episode, so if you need to skip this one please check out our other episodes.   Resources mentioned in this episode: * @Mama_Wilder on Instagram   So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored. Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com [http://sammygriffinbirthsupport.com] Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au [http://2life.com.au] Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable information and resources, please note that the content of this podcast is not intended as a substitute for medical or clinical advice. Our goal is to educate and inform, with the understanding that any application of the information should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Additionally, the content of this podcast may be supplemented, edited, or updated at any time. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee the currency or accuracy of the information provided. We accept no liability for any loss, damage, or unfavorable outcomes that may result from reliance on the content presented. Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and discussion!

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment. In this episode, Sammy and Moran dive into the topic of sex and intimacy after childbirth, reflecting on their personal experiences. They also explore how relationships may falter, touching on issues such as female oppression through weaponised incompetence. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel * Fair Play (the card game) * The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored. Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com [http://sammygriffinbirthsupport.com] Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au [http://2life.com.au] Disclaimer: Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored podcast! Before we dive into our episodes, we want to make sure we're all on the same page. First and foremost, while we strive to provide valuable information and resources, it's important to understand that the content shared on this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical or clinical advice. Our aim is to educate and inform, with the understanding that any application of this knowledge should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Additionally, please note that the content of our podcast may be supplemented, edited, or updated at any time. While we make every effort to maintain accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information provided. Therefore, we accept no liability for any loss, damage, or unfavorable outcomes that may result from the use or reliance on the content presented here. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on this journey of discovery and discussion!

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment. In this episode, we speak with Midwife Sasha Hopkins from Barefoot Vibes [https://www.barefootvibes.au/about-me]. Sasha is an experienced midwife who’s dedicated her career to supporting women through all stages of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. With a deep passion for holistic care, Sasha offers unique services like Closing of the Bones, Yoni massage, and Kahuna massage, which provide nurturing support for women’s physical and emotional healing. She’s a true advocate for empowering women through their birth journeys, and today, she’s here to share her wisdom and insights on how these traditional practices can enhance the postpartum experience Sasha's book recommendation are: Guide to Physiological Breech Birth Ekhart Tolle ~  The Power of Now Don Miguel Ruiz ~ The Four Agreements  So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored. Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com [http://sammygriffinbirthsupport.com] Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au [http://2life.com.au] Disclaimer: Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored podcast! Before we dive into our episodes, we want to make sure we're all on the same page. First and foremost, while we strive to provide valuable information and resources, it's important to understand that the content shared on this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical or clinical advice. Our aim is to educate and inform, with the understanding that any application of this knowledge should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Additionally, please note that the content of our podcast may be supplemented, edited, or updated at any time. While we make every effort to maintain accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information provided. Therefore, we accept no liability for any loss, damage, or unfavorable outcomes that may result from the use or reliance on the content presented here. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on this journey of discovery and discussion!

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment. In this deeply personal solo episode, I commemorate the tragic events of October 7th and reflect on a year since the attacks. I confront the unsettling silence around the suffering of Israeli women in the aftermath of that day. As a mother, a Jewish woman, and an Israeli, I feel an urgent need to speak out against the failure of the feminist movement and #MeToo advocates to address this painful reality. As a birth doula, it has been especially heartbreaking to see fellow birth workers remain silent about the atrocities faced by Israeli women, as though saying, "Me Too—unless you’re Israeli." In this episode, I also share my family’s personal journey, the emotional weight we’ve carried, and the isolation of being far from Israel. With the lessons passed down from my Holocaust survivor grandparents, I remind us that silence in the face of injustice only lets it fester. Today, I break that silence and choose to speak up. So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored. Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com [http://sammygriffinbirthsupport.com] Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au [http://2life.com.au] Disclaimer: Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored podcast! Before we dive into our episodes, we want to make sure we're all on the same page. First and foremost, while we strive to provide valuable information and resources, it's important to understand that the content shared on this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical or clinical advice. Our aim is to educate and inform, with the understanding that any application of this knowledge should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Additionally, please note that the content of our podcast may be supplemented, edited, or updated at any time. While we make every effort to maintain accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information provided. Therefore, we accept no liability for any loss, damage, or unfavorable outcomes that may result from the use or reliance on the content presented here. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on this journey of discovery and discussion!