• The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Business Podcast for Burnt-Out Doulas

  • By: Kiera Walsh
  • Podcast

The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Business Podcast for Burnt-Out Doulas

By: Kiera Walsh
  • Summary

  • The Birth Advocacy Podcast is your go-to space for doulas ready to ditch burnout and build a sustainable, thriving career. Hosted by Kiera Walsh, this podcast dives deep into the strategies that your training didn’t teach you—like raising your rates without guilt, setting boundaries that actually stick, and attracting clients who truly value your work. Whether you’re balancing on-call life, feeling stretched too thin, or questioning how long you can keep this up, you’ll find real talk, practical advice, and empowering solutions to take your business—and your life—to the next level. It’s time to reclaim your energy, your worth, and your vision for birthwork.

    © 2025 The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Business Podcast for Burnt-Out Doulas
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Episodes
  • 6. How to Avoid Burnout After Births with Interventions
    Feb 22 2025

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    Have you ever walked out of a birth feeling absolutely wrecked—not just physically, but emotionally?

    If you’ve ever supported a birth with more interventions than your client wanted, dealt with dismissive providers, or walked away questioning whether you did enough, this episode is for you. Intervention-heavy births hit differently, and if you don’t know how to process them, they will lead to burnout.

    In this episode, we dive into the following:

    • Why you are not responsible for birth outcomes—and how to release the emotional weight of tough births.
    • How to protect your energy and stay grounded during long, intervention-heavy labors.
    • The exact ways to decompress after a difficult birth so you can keep showing up without burning out.
    • … and a whole lot more!

    If you’re feeling emotionally drained after births and need a better way to process them, this episode is for you!


    Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

    If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of every birth and protect your energy, these free resources will help:

    Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to break the burnout cycle, set boundaries, and recover from emotionally draining births. Watch it here.

    The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get strategies to navigate provider pushback and support your clients without overextending yourself. Download it here.

    The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Charge what you’re worth so you can take on fewer clients without financial stress. Grab it here.

    Let’s Connect!

    Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on burnout recovery, energy protection, and sustainable birthwork.

    If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

    After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

    You don’t have to carry the weight of every birth. You just have to show up, do your job, and then take care of you. Let’s make this work sustainable.

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    18 mins
  • 5. How to Stop Hustling for Clients and Start Attracting the Right Ones
    Feb 8 2025

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    Have you ever wondered why you’re doing all the things—posting on Instagram, answering DMs, offering discounts—yet still struggling to book the right clients?

    If you’re constantly chasing clients, saying yes out of desperation, or over-delivering just to prove your worth, this episode is for you. Because the truth is—hustling harder isn’t the answer. It’s time to shift from constantly selling yourself to attracting the right clients who respect your boundaries and pay you what you deserve.

    In this episode, we dive into the following:

    ✅ Why the constant hustle is actually keeping you stuck and underpaid.
    ✅ How to shift out of a scarcity mindset that’s making you say yes to the wrong clients.
    ✅The exact strategies to simplify your business, get clear on your dream clients, and start booking without burnout.
    … and a whole lot more!

    If you’re tired of overworking and still barely scraping by, this episode is for you!

    Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

    Ready to stop the hustle and start booking aligned, paying clients? These free resources will help:

    Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to stop overworking, attract the right clients, and build a sustainable doula business. Save your spot here.


    The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get strategies to navigate provider pushback while protecting your energy. Download it here.


    The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Stop undercharging and start making what you deserve. Grab it here.

    Let’s Connect!

    Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for tips on attracting aligned clients, raising your rates, and building a doula business that actually works for you.

    If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

    After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

    You don’t have to hustle your way to burnout to build a thriving doula business. You can attract the right clients, charge what you’re worth, and create a business that actually supports you. Let’s make it happen!

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    25 mins
  • 4. How to Avoid Doula Burnout by Saying No
    Feb 4 2025

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    Have you ever wondered if saying yes to everything is the reason you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout?

    If you’re constantly caving to last-minute requests, answering messages at all hours, or afraid to say no to potential clients, this episode is your wake-up call.

    In this episode, we dive into the following:


    ✅ Why saying no isn’t selfish—it’s essential for a sustainable doula business.
    ✅ How to break the cycle of overworking and start attracting clients who respect your boundaries.
    ✅ The mindset shifts and practical strategies that will help you protect your energy and take control of your business.

    … and a whole lot more!

    If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start running your doula business on YOUR terms, this episode is for you!

    Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

    Tired of burnout and ready to build a business that serves you? These free resources will help you take the next step:

    Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to attract aligned clients, set boundaries without guilt, and charge what you’re worth. Watch it here.

    The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get the strategies you need to advocate for your clients with confidence while protecting your energy. Download it here.

    The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Charge rates that reflect your value—without overloading yourself with extra services. Grab it here.

    Let’s Connect!

    Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on boundaries, burnout, and building a sustainable doula business.

    If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more doulas like you.

    After leaving a review, snap a pic and upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank-you!

    Your business should feel GOOD. And you don’t have to say yes to everything to make it work. Let’s start setting boundaries that actually serve you!

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    10 mins

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