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In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb Jimenez—beloved doula, certified sleep coach, and postpartum ride-or-die—dives deep into one of the most underrated tools for new families: monthly doula calls.

Deb pulls back the curtain on what these calls actually look like (spoiler: it’s not a checklist), how they build confidence brick by brick, and why they’re a lifeline for exhausted, overwhelmed, and over-Googled parents in the first year.

Listeners will hear:

• Why support after birth is just as vital as during it
• How monthly check-ins can gently guide families through sleep struggles, feeding questions, and the emotional rollercoaster of new parenthood
• The confidence-boosting power of having someone in your corner who truly gets it
• Real-life examples of what parents talk about on these calls—from baby nap chaos to partner dynamics to that working-parent guilt
• A call to ditch the Pinterest-perfect expectations and embrace real, human connection

Deb reminds listeners that it truly does take a village—but in today’s world, sometimes that village looks like a recurring Zoom call with your favorite doula. And that’s more than okay—it’s powerful.

✨ Free Resource Mentioned:

Listeners are invited to book a FREE 15-minute consultation to explore if monthly doula support is a good fit for their family. It’s warm, welcoming, and totally pressure-free.

👉 Schedule your free call at DoulaDeb.com

👉 Learn more about Monthly Doula Calls in my First Year Support Program

If you’re craving more peace of mind, more clarity, and someone to walk with you through the unpredictable, beautiful chaos of baby’s first year—this episode is your sign to stop doing it all alone. Press play and take the first step toward feeling held, seen, and supported.

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In this powerful and affirming episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with two incredible experts—Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Madrona PT, and Laura Meader, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Crescent Moon Therapy, for a deeply needed conversation about postpartum mood disorders, recovery, and what healing actually looks like after baby.

Together, they pull back the curtain on postpartum mental health—breaking down the difference between the baby blues and PMADs (Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders), exploring how trauma shows up in both the mind and body, and highlighting the powerful connection between emotional and physical healing in the fourth trimester and beyond.

Listeners will walk away with:

• A better understanding of the real signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma (spoiler alert: it’s not always just tears)
• Tools to identify red flags in yourself or your partner—and how to start the conversation with care
• Reassurance that your healing timeline is not a deadline—and that you’re not behind, broken, or alone

Whether you’re a new parent navigating the swirl of postpartum feelings or a birth worker supporting others through the trenches, this episode is full of validation, wisdom, and practical tips for building a softer landing in early parenthood.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Postpartum Progress – Great website that provides support and resources for anyone experiences postpartum mood disorders.
• New Mom Checklist – A free self-check-in tool with accessible language for identifying PMADs (from Postpartum Progress)
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 1 (EPDS)
• Madrona PT – Learn about pelvic floor therapy and Baby Lounge events in Pierce County, Washington State.
• Crescent Moon Therapy – Find therapy services and support for postpartum and perinatal mental health.

Doula Deb's Resources:

• Doula Deb’s First Year Support Program – Personalized virtual support for sleep, postpartum transitions, and baby care in the first year
• Postpartum Meal Planner Workbook & Guide
• Preparing for Parenthood Workbook

Whether you’re weepy, ragey, or just feel off

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In this heart-opening episode, Deb sits down with Marriage and Family Therapist and birth worker Angharad Hollingworth to dive deep into the relational shifts that come with becoming a parent — the ones nobody really warns you about.

Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and neurological changes that happen when a baby enters the family, not just for the birthing parent, but for the entire relational system. This conversation offers a raw and real look at why becoming a parent is so much more than just "adding a baby" to your life.

Key Topics Include:

✨ How to prepare your partnership for the shifts ahead — and avoid resentment traps

✨ Building a "new family bubble" and setting loving, firm boundaries with relatives and friends

✨ How to shrink and adapt your old self-care and relationship routines to fit the postpartum season

Angharad also shares powerful tools like the Parenthood Mapping Exercise — a free, easy-to-do-at-home practice to help you and your partner uncover your unconscious beliefs about parenting before they create conflict. (Deb also has a free printable handout version based on this — check the link below!)

This episode is packed with insights, actionable tools, and heartfelt validation for anyone navigating the messy, beautiful transformation that comes with bringing a new life into the world.

🌟 Free Resources Mentioned:

• New help setting boundaries? Grab my free Let’s Talk About It! Worksheet here as a guide.
• Want a tool to help with exploring how to make your family bubble? Grab my free Me We Us Worksheet here

✨ Want more support on your journey?

• Explore Doula Deb’s Preparing for Parenthood Workbook
• Check out her Postpartum Meal Planning Workbook & Guide
• Sign up for Doula Deb’s monthly newsletter for more free resources, tips, and heartfelt support right here!

🔗 Connect with Angharad Hollingworth:

• Website: angharadhollingworth.com
• Instagram: @angharadhollingworth
• Learn about her therapy offerings, 4-hour intensives, and The Playground support group for moms at Thresholds Collective.

If you’ve ever felt like no one warned you just how much parenthood would rock your world — and your relationships — this episode is your permission slip to stop "powering

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In this refreshingly honest episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with her own virtual assistant (and former teacher turned homeschool mama), Jamie Blackall. Together, they tackle the often-overwhelming experience of returning to work after having a baby—from the emotional upheaval to the logistical chaos and everything in between.
Jamie opens up about her journey through infertility, postpartum adjustments, and the hard decision to leave her traditional teaching job for a more flexible, family-aligned career. Whether you're already back at work, preparing for that first day, or wondering if a change might be on the horizon, Jamie’s story is filled with insights, laughter, and permission to do things differently.
👉 This episode is for you if:

• You’re feeling nervous (or downright dreading) the return to work
• You’re considering a career pivot after baby
• You want to hear a real, relatable story from someone who’s been there
• You’re wrestling with guilt, expectations, or simply trying to find your footing again

🎁 Free Resource: If you're prepping for maternity leave or planning your return, grab my Postpartum Logistics Checklist over on my blog to help you map out the practical side of the transition.
💬 Need support? Check out my First Year Support Program or book a postpartum planning session. Let’s take the guesswork out of what comes next."

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In this powerful and affirming episode, Deb chats with Kasia Stiggelbout, founder of In Flow, about what it really means to live and work in sync with your cycle. Kasia shares her own journey from corporate burnout to building a wellness brand that centers cyclical living — and why women deserve more than a “just push through it” culture.

They talk hormones, healing, productivity myths, and how to start honoring your body’s natural energy shifts — even in the postpartum haze.

This is the episode you didn’t know you needed — especially if you’ve been feeling drained, disconnected, or just flat-out done with hustle culture. A must-listen for new parents, menstruators, and anyone craving a softer, smarter approach to productivity and well-being.

💌 Want to start syncing with your own rhythm? Kasia’s In Flow Planner at In Flow Planner. Use discount code: DOULADEB15 at check out for a 15% discount! It’s a beautiful place to start.

🌿 Looking for gentle, personalized postpartum support? Learn more about Deb’s First Year Support Program and Sleep Consulting Packages at DoulaDeb.com.

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In this empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mandi Murtaugh to unravel the mystery of the pelvic floor — what it is, what it does, and why it’s essential to understand before, during, and after pregnancy.

Dr. Mandi shares her own journey into pelvic health, dispels common myths (spoiler: kegels aren’t always the answer!), and dives into the emotional and energetic layers of postpartum healing. From why you might be leaking urine even with a “strong” pelvic floor, to how birth trauma lives in the body — this conversation is equal parts science and soul.

For birth professionals, it’s a crash course in how to better support your clients. For expecting and postpartum parents, it’s a wake-up call to advocate for your body, your healing, and your peace.

In this episode:

• Pelvic floor 101 (anatomy, function, and what you were never taught in health class)
• How pregnancy and birth impact your pelvic floor — even if you had a C-section
• Why relaxing can be just as important as strengthening
• What pelvic floor therapy can do for trauma, painful sex, and postpartum healing
• The powerful energetic connection between the pelvic bowl, voice, and birth portal

🔔 Content Note: This episode includes discussion of internal vaginal work, birth trauma, and gendered language related to pregnancy and anatomy. We recognize that not all people who give birth identify as women, and while this conversation includes traditional terms, we hold space for all birthing identities and experiences.

Dr. Mandi Murtaugh - Contact information:
Website: https://www.drmandimurtaugh.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmandimurtaugh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmandimurtaugh
Email: info@drmandimurtaugh.com
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mandi: https://drmandimurtaugh.janeapp.com/
Thresholds Collective: https://www.thresholdscollective.com

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In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb takes listeners on a powerful storytelling journey straight from sunny Oahu, where she’s joined by her best friend Beth—and a very special guest: her daughter Ellie.

First, Deb shares the intimate story of Ellie’s home birth, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to labor with a sick toddler, a flu-stricken partner, and a birth tub that just barely filled up in time. From Benadryl and birth balls to crowning with iPads on FaceTime, this story is raw, real, and incredibly empowering.

Then, the episode flows into Beth’s trio of birth stories—each one unique and filled with its own lessons. Whether it was navigating a surprise induction due to gestational diabetes, advocating for better postpartum care, or discovering the joy of a perfectly-timed epidural, Beth’s stories showcase the wild range of what birth can look like—and how it can surprise you even when you’ve done it before.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s pregnant, postpartum, or simply birth-curious. Deb reminds us that there’s no one “right” way to give birth—and every version of the journey is valid, powerful, and worth honoring.

Whether you’re hoping for a home birth, navigating hospital inductions, or just trying to get a little sleep—Deb’s compassionate, knowledgeable, and slightly sassy approach will make you feel seen, supported, and more confident in your parenting journey.

🍼 Tune in, laugh along and walk away feeling empowered—because every birth is a story worth telling.

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In this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Brittany Hageman, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist who specializes in myofunctional and oral motor therapy from infancy through adulthood. With over a decade of clinical experience—and personal experience navigating tongue ties with both her children and herself—Brittany brings deep insight, clinical expertise, and heartfelt empathy to a conversation that every parent needs to hear.

They explore the often-overlooked topic of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and their far-reaching impact on feeding, sleep, speech development, oral facial growth, and even pelvic floor health. From red flags in newborns (hello, clicking during feeds, reflux, and lip blisters!) to misunderstood speech delays and tongue thrusts in older kids, Brittany breaks down what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do if something feels off.

She also shares her personal healing journey following an adult tongue tie release—and the astonishing improvements she experienced in everything from posture to snoring to pelvic floor strength. You’ll learn why pre- and post-release therapy is crucial for successful outcomes, how to recognize the signs of oral dysfunction, and why proper tongue posture is about more than just feeding—it’s foundational to lifelong health.

Whether you're currently in the thick of feeding challenges or you’ve got a curious toddler with speech quirks you can’t quite place, this episode offers the clarity, support, and expert insight you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tune in now and get ready to look at tongue ties in a whole new way.

Brittany Hageman - https://coastalmyofunctionalspeechtherapy.com/about/

Find a Qualified Orofacial Myopathy Provider near you: https://orofacialmyology.com/training/

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