Podcasts by Dearest Doula with Nathalie Saenz

Ep. 95: ‘Compassionate Support and Resources for VBAC Clients’ Featuring Lisa Dowling from 2016-04-18T08:30

Ep. 95: ‘Compassionate Support and Resources for VBAC Clients’

Featuring Lisa Dowling

Today we are re-joined by one of our previous guest...

Ep. 94: “If You Have A Goal Set…Follow That!” Featuring Sue Turner from 2016-04-14T08:30

Ep. 94: “If You Have A Goal Set…Follow That!” Featuring Sue Turner

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth w...

Ep. 93: 'Your Doula Bag’ Featuring Alice Turner from 2016-04-11T08:30

Ep. 93: 'Your Doula Bag’ Featuring Alice Turner

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker Alice Turner!

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Ep. 92: “Give What You Want To Get Back” Featuring Jonny Diane Thompson from 2016-04-07T08:30

Ep. 92: “Give What You Want To Get Back”

Featuring Jonny Diane Thompson

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fe...

Ep. 91: 'Building a Village for Newborn Mothers’ Featuring Julia Jones from 2016-04-04T08:30

Ep. 91: 'Building a Village for Newborn Mothers’ Featuring Julia Jones

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow birth worker and pos...

Ep. 90: “If it is your heart of hearts to be there, pursue it with true love, passion, and kindness…It will happen!” Featuring Tracy Hanson from 2016-03-31T08:30

Ep. 90: “If it is your heart of hearts to be there, pursue it with true love, passion, and kindness…It will happen!” Featuring Tracy Hanson

In this latest Deares...

Ep. 89: ‘Postpartum Recovery&Wellness’ Featuring Valerie Lynn from 2016-03-28T08:30

Ep. 89: ‘Postpartum Recovery & Wellness’ Featuring Valerie Lynn 

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are re-joined by fellow birth advocate Valerie ...

Ep. 88: 'Cloth Diapers 101, Part 2' Featuring Brittany Rand from 2016-03-24T08:30

Ep. 88: ‘Cloth Diapers 101, Part 2’ Featuring Brittany Rand

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are re-joined by fellow doula and cloth diaper consultant Brittany Rand!

Ep. 87: ‘Cloth Diapers 101’ Featuring Brittany Rand from 2016-03-21T08:30

Ep. 87: ‘Cloth Diapers 101’ Featuring Brittany Rand

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula and cloth diaper consultant Britt...

Ep. 86: “Just Keep At It…Be Authentically You!” Featuring Mandolin Restivo-Walsh from 2016-03-17T08:30

Ep. 86: “Just Keep At It…Be Authentically You!” Featuring Mandolin Restivo-Walsh

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by doula and childbi...

Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten from 2016-03-14T08:30

Ep. 85: ‘Pregnancy Podcast’ Featuring Vanessa Merten

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster and birth awareness advocate Vanessa Merten!

Va...

Ep. 84: ‘Finding what really comes from you in those quiet moments is very valuable’ Featuring Shalene Massie from 2016-03-10T09:30

Ep. 84: ‘Finding what really comes from you in those quiet moments is very valuable’ Featuring Shalene Massie

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we ar...

Ep. 83: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy’ Featuring Beth Hardy from 2016-03-07T09:30

Ep. 83: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy’ Featuring Beth Hardy

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Beth Hardy!

Beth Hardy is a B...

Ep. 82: “All The Small Steps You Take Add Up To Something” Featuring Kelly Collins from 2016-03-03T09:30

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by fellow doula Kelly Collins!

Kelly Collins is a Postpartum doula, fitness instructor, writer/blogger and consultant,...

Ep. 81: ‘Meditation&The Calm Birth Method’ Featuring Anna Humphreys, Calm Birth Program Co-Director from 2016-02-29T09:30

Ep. 81: ‘Meditation & The Calm Birth Method’ Featuring Anna Humphreys, Calm Birth Program Co-Director

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined...

Ep. 80: “You Can Absolutely Do This!” Featuring Amber Campbell from 2016-02-25T09:30

Ep. 80: “You Can Absolutely Do This!” Featuring Amber Campbell

In this latest Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the tenacious Amber Campbell! Amber...

Ep. 79: ‘Birth Worker Blogging Basics: Tips, Tricks and Major Pit-Falls to Avoid’ Featuring Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague of Bebomia from 2016-02-22T09:30

Ep. 79: ‘Birth Worker Blogging Basics: Tips, Tricks and Major Pit-Falls to Avoid’ Featuring Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague of Bebomia

In this latest Dearest...

Ep. 78:"Birth Work isn’t what I do, it’s Who I Am” Featuring Marie Lewis from 2016-02-18T09:30

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the show Marie Lewis of Banner Birth Blessings. Marie is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator, the Owner of ‘Banner Birth Serv...

Ep. 77: ‘Provide More Value, Attract More Clients’ Featuring Nicole Holland from 2016-02-15T09:30

Dearest Doula Podcast Episode. 77: ‘Provide More Value, Attract More Clients’ Featuring Nicole Holland

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by th...

Ep. 76: “If It’s Not Working… Good Grief, Change It!” Featuring Deena Blumenfeld from 2016-02-11T09:30

Ep. 76: “If It’s Not Working… Good Grief, Change It!” Featuring Deena Blumenfeld

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we welcome to the show the sweet and lively Deena Blumenfeld. Deena...

Ep. 75: ‘The Sacred Rebozo’ Featuring Gena Kirby from 2016-02-08T09:30

Ep. 75: ‘The Sacred Rebozo’ Featuring Gena Kirby

In this Dearest Doula podcast episode, we are joined by the lovely Gena Kirby. Gena is a Parent Advocate, International Speaker, ...

Ep. 74: ‘Be Yourself, and Be Genuine!’ Featuring Ashley Sova from 2016-02-04T09:30

Ep. 74: ‘Be Yourself, and Be Genuine!’ Featuring Ashley Sova

We are joined by Ashley Sova of CLEBaby in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode. Listen in to hear her journey as a birth ...

Ep. 73: 'Blessingway Ceremonies, Mother Blessings, and More' Featuring Shalene Massie from 2016-02-01T09:30

Learn all about the beautiful beginnings and cultural significance surrounding Blessingway ceremonies in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode. Our guest Shalene Massie shares with us the ric...

Ep. 72: 'Two Pink Lines' Featuring Nathalie Saenz from 2016-01-28T09:30

In this short & sweet Dearest Doula episode, podcast creator and host Nathalie Saenz shares her own ‘Origin Story’ with the Dearest Doula community. 

For links to the resources N...

Ep. 71: 'History&Benefits of Reiki' Featuring Sandi Jacobsen from 2016-01-25T09:30

Learn all about Reiki and what is has to offer your clients in our latest Dearest Doula podcast episode! This episode features Sandi Jacobsen, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, ...

Ep. 70: "What we do is making a big difference...don't be afraid to make this a business!" Featuring Anna Siebert from 2016-01-21T09:30

Aussie Anna Siebert wears many hats- she is a doula, childbirth educator, meditation facilitator, and storyteller extraordinaire. Be sure to listen in to our episode today, where she shares in w...

Ep. 68: 'Wonderful World of Waterbirth, Part 2' Featuring Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor,&Maryn Taylor from 2016-01-18T09:30

This week on the Dearest Doula podcast we are wrapping up our series on the  ‘Wonderful World of Water Birth’  featuring three amazing birth workers- Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor, & Maryn Taylor!...

Ep. 68: 'Bitten by the Birth bug' Featuring Aubre Tompkins from 2016-01-14T09:30

Certified Nurse Midwife Aubre Tompkins joins us in our latest ‘Dearest Doula’ podcast episode. Listen in as she shares her unique journey and insights on her path to midwifery! 

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Ep. 67: 'Wonderful World of Water Birth' Featuring Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor,&Maryn Taylor from 2016-01-11T09:30

Learn all about the ‘Wonderful World of Water Birth’ in our newest ensemble episode featuring three amazing birth workers- Barbara Harper, Kate Taylor, & Maryn Taylor! In part 1 of this 2 episod...

Ep. 66: "Don't Put Limits On Your Future!" Featuring Linda Walsh from 2016-01-07T09:30

Have you been wanting to get into birth work, only to find that YOU are what’s holding yourself back? So did Linda, our latest guest here on the Dearest Doula Podcast. Listen in today to see how...

Ep. 65: '2015 Q4 Report' Featuring Bryant&Nathalie Saenz from 2016-01-04T09:30

We are ringing in this new year with a reflection on our last quarter here on Dearest Doula, as well as a look forward with our goals and plans for these next few months. Listen in for more deta...

Ep. 64: "Forward Motion Everyday!" Featuring Betsy Schwartz from 2015-12-31T09:30

Betsy Schwartz has been a doula since 1991.  She considers herself a pioneer and a visionary, establishing Tenth Month Doula Services in 1994, the first of its kind in South Florida. She holds a...

Ep. 63: 'GentleBirth Program' Featuring Lisa Dowling from 2015-12-28T09:30

“GentleBirth provides you with the road map to a fulfilling empowered, dignified birth experience in whatever direction your body and baby will take you – in hospital or at home – with or withou...

Ep. 62: "Don't give up, keep putting yourself out there!" Featuring Christine Santos from 2015-12-24T09:30

Happy Holidays Dearest Doula community! What better way to spread the joy than with another incredible birth worker feature. From elementary school teacher to birth worker extraordinaire, Christ...

Ep. 61: 'Your Birth Experience', Featuring Missy David from 2015-12-21T16:25:40

Missy David is back, and sharing some amazing info regarding the philosophy and training behind her incredible childbirth education program, ‘Your Birth Experience’, with our listeners today! Tu...

Ep. 60: 'Answering the Call' Featuring Missy David from 2015-12-17T09:30

We are joined by the lovely and talented Missy David here on the Dearest Doula podcast. Both a doula and childbirth educator, Missy not only shares with us her touching stories of growth, change...

Ep. 59: Benefits and Risks of Essential Oils During Pregnancy and Labor, Featuring Victoria Rios-Furlow from 2015-12-14T09:30

Essential oils- what they are, how they are used, and whether they can help or hurt your pregnancy and labor. It’s all here on Dearest Doula folks, thanks to our friend Victoria Rios-Furlow. Lis...

Ep. 58: “This isn’t about the money, it’s about care and compassion.” Featuring Thérèse Hak-Kuhn from 2015-12-10T09:30

Returning guest and Tolabor Executive Director Thérèse Hak-Kuhn graced us once more with her presence here on the Dearest Doula podcast.  Thérèse shares with us her origin story, highlights some...

Ep. 57: Tolabor Philosophy and Doula Training Program, Featuring Therese Hak-Kuhn from 2015-12-07T09:30

We were simply honored and thrilled to have Tolabor Executive Director Therese Hak-Kuhn here on Dearest Doula. Listen in as she shares information on the Tolabor philosophy and training, as well...

Ep. 56: "Connect with women that are where you want to be" Featuring Sarah Coffin from 2015-12-03T09:30

“Connect with women that are where you want to be”

Doula burnout happens. Birth work is beautiful and raw and sometimes exhausting. In our latest episode, birth worker powerhouse...

Ep. 55: Holding Spiritual and Religious Space For Our Clients, Featuring Amy Wright Glenn from 2015-11-30T09:30

Creating a safe space for our clients is paramount in our work, and in this episode we discuss the importance of striving to incorporate the  spiritual and religious dimensions of doula work int...

Ep. 54: "Hold true to the reason you entered this field...you do yourself best." Featuring Lea Rivera Todaro from 2015-11-26T09:30

Today, we are grateful for people like you- passionate, amazing professionals who bring heart and support to families every single day. Birth workers are the best workers. The whole world should...

Ep. 53: 'Cornerstone Midwifery Training' Featuring Juli Tilsner from 2015-11-23T09:30

Delve deeper, and come out ahead with Cornerstone’s Midwifery Training Program. In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Juli Tilsner, who in addition to being a childbirth educator, doula ...

Ep. 52: "Doula work is an emotional investment...it's better than any monetary payment" Featuring Amber Drake from 2015-11-19T09:30

Amber Drake received life changing news during her doula training. News that could have completely derailed her from her passion. Instead, she used her experience to forge a deep love and apprec...

Ep. 51: 'Group B Strep' Featuring Lindsay Askins from 2015-11-17T15:50:46

Providing accurate and unbiased information to your clients on hot button topics such as Group B Strep can be difficult as a birth worker. Listen and learn more about this interesting topic in o...

Ep. 50: 'Squatting, Sitting, Standing; Labor and Birth Positions' Featuring Mai Heath ND, and Sarah Connors ND from 2015-11-12T09:30

Squatting, sitting, standing- how familiar are you with labor and birth positions? Listen in to our newest panel episode, featuring two Naturopathic Doctors and doulas, Mai Heath and Sarah Conno...

Ep. 49: 'Benefits of Chiropractic Care, Pt. 2' Featuring Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn,&Dr. Vivian Keeler from 2015-11-09T09:30

Last week we had a great episode introducing us to the benefits of chiropractic care. Listen in today to hear Part 2! Learn all about the ‘Benefits of Chiropractic Care’ in this amazing ensemble...

Ep. 48: "Put Yourself Out There!" Featuring EeVon Ling, N.D. from 2015-11-05T09:30

“Put Yourself Out There!”

EeVon Ling is a naturopathic doctor, doula, hypnotist, and certified Hypnobirthing practitioner currently serving fertility and expecting clients in the Toronto ...

Ep. 47: 'Benefits of Chiropractic Care' Featuring Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan Foss, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn,&Dr. Vivian Keeler from 2015-11-02T09:30

Learn all about the ‘Benefits of Chiropractic Care’ in this amazing ensemble episode featuring FOUR incredible doctors of Chiropractic! We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Aimee Bautista, Dr. Dan...

Ep. 46: "Doulas need their villages, too...find your village!" Featuring Cassie Schultz from 2015-10-29T08:30

Have you been thinking about becoming a postpartum doula, or adding it to your services? Listen in to our latest episode featuring the sweet Cassie Schultz to hear what inspired her, and how she...

Ep. 45: 'Providing Compassionate Care to Our Clients in Times of Loss" Featuring Sandra Nishihata&Alyx Blauwkamp from 2015-10-26T08:30

In recognition of October being ‘SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness Month’, we have put together a very special episode featuring two returning guests to speak about the importance of pr...

Ep. 44: "Focus on WHY you got involved in Birth Work" Featuring Alyx Blauwkamp from 2015-10-22T08:30

Have you been thinking about becoming a birth worker, and are not quite sure how to start? Listen in to hear how one “newla” is doing it! Alyx Blauwkamp joins us in our most recent Birth Worker ...

Ep. 43: 'The Postpartum Podcast' Featuring Kellie Edson from 2015-10-19T15:27:53