Chatty Doulas

47:47

Gettin' Chatty

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/10/08

No guests, no agenda—just Soly, Emily, and Kristin hanging out and letting the conversation go wherever it wants. From wild pregnancy dreams to birth stories and unscripted laughs, we’re just sitting down for a good old-fashioned chit-chat. Grab a coffee (or a cold chocolate milk) and ride along with us!

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84:15

Lactation with The Milk Academy

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/09/24

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Brittani Edds, IBCLC and owner of The Milk Academy Co, to unpack the realities of lactation and infant feeding. Brittani shares how to set realistic expectations for the early weeks, how birth interventions like Pitocin impact milk release, and why prenatal lactation consults are so valuable. The conversation covers managing engorgement, understanding low supply, introducing bottles smoothly, selecting the right flange sizes, colic, and navigating

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43:30

Move Through Birth: Pregnancy Fitness and Functional...

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/09/18

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Raia Davis, a doula and movement specialist, to discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Raia explains how strength training, mobility, and alignment improve labor endurance, open up pelvic space, and support recovery after baby arrives.We talk about core movement patterns, finding the balance between challenging your body and overexerting, and practical positions to optimize space in early labor, including techniques for pelvic

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43:36

Birth Trends Worth Talking About

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/09/10

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we dive deep into the internet's wild world of pregnancy and birth trends. From viral social media dances and sea moss to "belly-only" pregnancy myths, we separate helpful, grounded practices from pure clickbait.Have questions about a birth trend you saw online or want us to cover a specific topic in an upcoming episode? Reach out to us via Instagram @chattydoulas—our DMs are open! If you enjoyed this conversation, please rate, review, and subscribe to help support

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50:31

Everything you need to know: Epidurals

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/09/04

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we break down everything you need to know about getting an epidural. Whether it is your Plan A or a game-time decision for much-needed rest, we unpack how to use an epidural as an effective tool rather than viewing it as a complete "off switch." From understanding sensory expectations to navigating hospital culture, this conversation gives expectant parents an empowering, honest guide to advocating for their birthing preferences.If you enjoyed this episode, please

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59:41

Carrying for Another: A Surrogacy Journey with Dacia...

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/08/28

What is it really like to carry a baby for another family? In this episode of Chatty Doulas we sit down with Dacia Celis—a Denver-based doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator with Intuitive Birth—to unpack the complex, heartwarming, and eye-opening reality of gestational surrogacy.Dacia shares her personal story of stepping into surrogacy: from initial psychological evaluations and agency matching to navigating legal contracts and intense hormone cycles. Together, they discuss: The

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66:12

Surviving the First Trimester

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/08/20

The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first trimester!Join the doulas for a real, unfiltered conversation on how to actually survive those early weeks of pregnancy. We dive deep into: The Sharing Dilemma: Deciding when, how, and who to tell about your pregnancy (and why telling complete strangers at Walmart is totally valid). Early Signs & Symptoms: Managing extreme fatigue,

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58:47

Taylor’s Birth Story: Finding Strength in the Pivot

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/07/30

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, Taylor shares her journey through a sudden, last-minute induction after developing gestational hypertension. Originally planning a water birth, she walks us through her rapid unmedicated labor, an unexpected emergency D&C due to a retained placenta, and her ongoing postpartum recovery with pelvic organ prolapse.It’s a deeply honest conversation on the value of processing intrusive thoughts, and finding true empowerment when birth doesn't go according to

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42:42

Placenta Encapsulation, Tinctures, and Art with...

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/07/25

In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Elisha Hanshue of Sagebrush Doula in Denver for a deep dive into all things placenta.Whether you’re curious about placenta encapsulation or wondering what actually happens to your organ after birth, Elisha breaks down the science, spirituality, and practical benefits of honoring the placenta. What We Cover in This Episode: Placenta 101: How the placenta develops, how it functions as a protective filter. Encapsulation Explained: The differences

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45:25

Rebuilding Your Doula Business in a New City

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/07/16

Soly and Emily sit down for a candid chat about what it really takes to uproot your life and rebuild an established doula business in a brand-new city. Drawing from Emily's recent move from Denver to Florida, they share practical advice on researching local hospital cultures, networking in a new town, diversifying your services, and utilizing backup doulas to ease the transition. Whether you are planning a move soon or just looking to get your birth business out of a rut, this episode is a quick

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45:35

A Sit Down with Birth Doula Sam Chapman

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/07/09

Welcome back to another episode of Chatty Doulas! In today’s episode, we sit down with Sam Chapman, a birth and postpartum doula, placenta encapsulator, and the founder of Baby Lotus Doulas LLC. Sam brings an incredibly unique, well-rounded perspective to the birth world. Having worked for years as a medical assistant in a major Denver OBGYN hospital department, she understands the inner workings of the clinical system—but she also knows exactly where the gaps lie when it comes to emotional and

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52:50

Soly’s Birth Story with Doula Whitney

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/07/02

In this incredibly special episode, our host Soly opens up about their personal journey into motherhood by sharing her raw, beautiful, and unfiltered birth story. Joining us is a very special guest—Soly's doula, Whitney. Together, Soly and Whitney recap the physical and emotional highs and lows of labor, offering a unique dual perspective on the experience. They discuss the vital role of continuous labor support, how they navigated unexpected pivots during delivery, and the profound bond formed

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56:36

Beyond the Binary in Birth: Navigating Queer...

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/06/25

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Cameron (they/them), a non-binary Baby and Me yoga teacher based in Denver, for a deep, vulnerable, and beautifully nuanced conversation about the queer pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Katie opens up about the realities of navigating a heavily gendered birth culture as a non-binary person, the power of letting go in the birth space, and the complex internal landscape of severe postpartum anxiety and matrescence. We also dive into actionable advice

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52:56

Breaking Cycles in Parenthood with Dr. Katrina Carrera

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/06/18

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katrina Carrera, a perinatal psychologist and founder of Lotus Perinatal.Inspired by her own mother's unacknowledged postpartum depression, Dr. Katrina filled the maternal mental health gaps in her clinical training to focus on "cycle breakers." We dive into what it really looks like to navigate the profound identity shifts of becoming a parent while intentionally healing generational trauma. In this episode, we chat

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45:42

The Energetic Lifeline: Joy, Loss, and Doulaing...

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/06/11

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Hayley McNab, a seasoned birth doula, doula trainer, and mom of two.As birth workers, we are exposed to the ultimate highs of birth, but we are also front-row witnesses to secondary trauma and profound loss. Hayley dives deep into what it truly means to hold these massive emotional waves without letting them swallow you whole. In this episode, we chat about: The Energetic Toll of Birth: Balancing the oxytocin-filled highs with

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49:45

Let’s Talk About VBACs: A Conversation with Liz Foster

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/06/04

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Liz Foster of Love in Motion—a Denver-based doula, placenta encapsulator, and childbirth educator.Liz opens up about her journey from a traumatic emergency C-section under general anesthesia to a triumphant, unmedicated VBAC. Now, she uses her experience to help other families debunk fears, navigate the medical system, and claim their own redemptive birth stories. Quick Takeaways: Debunking the VBAC Myth: Looking at the actual data

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47:58

Healing through Heritage and Breath with Mitzi Kincade

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/05/28

In this episode, Emily and Kristin—who is tuning in all the way from her travels in Chile!—sit down with Mitzi Kincade, a Denver-based postpartum doula, psychedelic breathwork facilitator, and practitioner of traditional Mexican postpartum healing.Mitzi shares her raw, personal journey navigating severe postpartum depression, anxiety, and a multi-year loss of identity following a high-risk pregnancy and C-section. From hitting rock bottom to finding profound healing in community circles, Mitzi’s

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53:33

Tending the Postpartum Nervous System with Alexi Neil

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/05/21

Welcome back to Chatty Doulas for Season Two! While Soly is away soaking up newborn snuggles, Emily and Kristin are kicking off the season with Alexi Neil—a holistic postpartum doula and trauma-informed somatic healer.In this episode, we dive into how birth fundamentally changes us and why learning to listen to our bodies is the ultimate nervous system care. Alexi breaks down how to move away from transactional relationships with our physical selves, navigate the survival biology behind intrusive

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66:58

Push it. Push it real good.

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/02/27

In this episode, we’re talking about pushing. What this stage of labor looks like and what it can feel like. We unpack the myths, the pressure, the coaching, and how pushing can be powerful instead of rushed. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ll know what to do in that moment, this conversation is for you.

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39:52

You Can Do This! Active Labor

Chatty Doulas ·

2026/02/12

Active labor can feel powerful and overwhelming all at once. In this episode, we talk about coping strategies, partner support, and how to trust your body when the waves get stronger.

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