Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Welcome to Doula Talk, where Doula Deb brings compassionate support and real talk to the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. Whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum recovery, soothing your newborn, or wondering if sleep will ever be part of your life again—this podcast has you covered. Join Doula Deb as she shares expert advice, heartfelt stories, and practical tips on everything from postpartum recovery and baby care to creating healthy sleep habits for your little one. With a blend of evidence-based strategies and a nurturing approach, you'll feel empowered to thrive in your parenting journey. Whether you're an expectant parent, a new mom, or deep in the trenches of sleepless nights, Doula Talk will guide you through the ups and downs, providing the knowledge and emotional support you need every step of the way. Tune in for candid conversations, expert interviews, and all the insights you need to embrace this beautiful, challenging, and rewarding season of life.
Episodes
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with holistic family chiropractor and author Dr. Avery Champagne to uncover what’s really happening in a mother’s body when she feels anxious, wired, or unable to rest after birth.
Dr. Champagne explains how postpartum anxiety and exhaustion stem from a dysregulated nervous system, not just lack of willpower. He and Deb break dow...
If you are planning a road trip, flying to see family, or even braving a day-long outing, this episode gives you the exact tools to prepare well, keep your baby regulated, and protect your peace. Hit play, pack with confidence, and travel like a pro.
Freebie:
- Travel With Baby Essentials Checklist — a one-page, no-fluff checklist to pack exactly what you need and nothing you don’t
Products Mentioned:
- Pumping ...
In this validating and heart-centered episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, postpartum and sleep doula Deb dives into one of the most emotionally loaded topics for new families: how to survive the holidays without sacrificing your sanity, sleep, or boundaries.
If this is your baby's first holiday and you're feeling pulled in a dozen directions, this episode is your permission sl...
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with returning guest Brittany Hageman, a myofunctional speech therapist specializing in oral facial development, infant feeding, and airway health.
Most parents hear about tongue ties when breastfeeding isn’t going well — but the impact goes far beyond latch. Brittany and Deb unpack how tongue ties can shape a child’s jaw and pal...
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb brings back two powerhouse guests, Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Laura Meader, licensed social worker and therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, dig into a topic most parents don’t talk about out loud: postpartum anxiety and OCD.
Too often, new parents are told to “watch out for baby blues or depressio...
In this powerful episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb peels back the curtain on one of the most under-prepared-for moments of early parenthood: going back to work after maternity leave. Spoiler alert—it’s not just about logistics, it’s an identity shift.
Deb opens with her own (very real) story: trying to jump back into overnight doula work while leaking milk, crying on her commute, ...
In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with licensed midwife and IBCLC, Emily Ager, for the kind of raw, no-guilt, reality-check conversation every parent needs about feeding their baby. Emily shares her journey from EMT to midwife to lactation consultant, and how her mission became crystal clear: supporting families with feeding plans that are realistic, sustainable...
In this no-nonsense episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb pulls back the curtain on what birthing parents really need for postpartum recovery—and spoiler alert: it’s not another swaddle.
Too often, new parents are sent home with scratchy mesh underwear and a peri bottle that sprays like a rogue firehose, leaving them to figure out the rest. Deb’s here to change that. She walks listene...
If you’ve ever stared at your crying newborn and thought, “I’ve tried everything… why are they still upset?”—this episode is your permission slip to exhale and regroup.
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Doula Deb—a seasoned birth, postpartum, and sleep doula—walks you through her no-shame, intuition-first approach to understanding and soothing a crying baby. With her signature warmth and real-talk clarity, Deb s...
In this can’t-miss episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with Dr. Emma Swartling of Lumos Chiropractic for a deep (and surprisingly fun!) dive into what chiropractic care actually is—and why it might be the secret weapon every new parent didn’t know they needed.
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or caring for a baby who seems uncomfortable no matter what you do, this epis...
In this episode, Doula Deb sits down with the wonderful Adrianne Buyer—a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulator, and Reiki practitioner in Tacoma—to dive deep into all things Body Ready Birth Workshop. Adrianne shares how this transformative class goes way beyond your average childbirth class to empower families with movement, mindset, and partner support that make birth a team effort.
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If you’ve ever felt like the sleep advice out there just doesn’t fit your family, this episode is for you. Join Doula Deb as she dives into why trusting your gut is the key to getting rest without compromising your parenting style.
In this episode, Deb shares:
- Why your intuition isn’t broken—it’s just buried under all the noise of mainstream sleep advice
- What intuition really looks like in the sleep space (spoiler: i...
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb Jimenez unpacks a question she hears almost daily from tired parents: “How do I help my baby sleep without sleep training?” If you’ve found yourself contact-napping around the clock or bouncing on an exercise ball like it’s your second job, this one’s for you.
Deb introduces her signature 12-step Hierarchy of Soothing—a gentle, responsive framework that guides...
In this powerful, no-fluff episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb is pulling back the curtain on what really goes into a sleep consult—and spoiler alert: it’s not just nap tips and a “good luck” email. If you’ve ever wondered why working with a sleep doula feels like a big investment, this is your kitchen-table heart-to-heart (complete with coffee-stained yoga pants and snack cr...
In this powerful and refreshingly real episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with herbalist and hormone health expert Ashley Rocha, CEO and founder of Ladywell, to talk all things postpartum hormones—and wow, is it a ride.
Ashley opens up about her own long, painful journey through PMDD, mood swings, and hormonal imbalance—an all-too-common experience brushed off by mainstre...
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’r...
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...
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. ...
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 th...
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 b...
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