The Growing Happy Babies Directory Podcast

The Growing Happy Babies Directory Podcast

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you. The Growing Happy Babies Birthworker Directory is here to make your choices easier. Each short interview gives you a real feel for local doulas, midwives, bodyworkers, lactation consultants, and other prenatal pros—so you know who they are before reaching out.

Episodes

August 3, 2025 14 mins

In this episode I chat with Mushka Majeski, doula. Listen to us talk about pelvic balance, body knowledge and alignment, and the power of a woman in labor!

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.

That’s exactly why I created ...

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In this interview I chat about the power of words with Rachel Reichner, doula.

Listen to her thoughts on the revolving door between birth and death as well as the power of asking for a simple two minutes to think medical suggestions over!

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth work...

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July 21, 2025 13 mins

In this interview I chat about the mind-body-soul connection with Shaina Hammer, doula and social worker.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthworkers Directory Podcas...

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In this interview I chat about the chameleon-like power of a doula who truly puts the mother in the driver’s seat with Rebekah Pearlman, doula.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created ...

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June 26, 2025 14 mins

In this interview I chat about the important of positivity in pregnancy and birth with Aviva Yisraeli, doula.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.

That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthworker Directory...

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June 9, 2025 19 mins

In this interview I chat about the important of comprehensive maternity and postpartum care with Terri Gil, doula, Canadian midwife, and lactation consultant.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.

That’s exactly why I creat...

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In this interview I turn the table around and interview myself!


Get a peek in to my backstory, my lactation philosophy, some myth-busting, my Body-Led Breastfeeding approach that believes your baby’s BODY drives their suck, not simply their mouth, and hear some actionable tips for making breastfeeding better right now:


FINDING THE RIGHT BIRTH WORKER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your ...

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In this interview I chat about the balance your body and your baby crave for easier and smoother pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding with Dr Malka Elitzur, osteopath.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.

That’s exactly ...

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May 27, 2025 16 mins

In this interview I chat about the the deep knowledge you have of your own birthing body with Janice Cohen, doula.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.

That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthworker Dire...

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May 26, 2025 13 mins

In this interview I chat about the power of reclaiming your birth story and making sacred space for a family with Lea Reichel, doula.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies B...

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May 25, 2025 19 mins

In this interview I chat about the power of your knowledge and intuition in all things birth and baby with Talia Panek, doula.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthwor...

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In this interview I chat about the power of relaxation in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with Chaya Valier, doula and educator.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created the Growing Ha...

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In this interview I chat about the straight truths of postpartum and the power of blending nursing skills with doula skills with Rachel Raice, RN and doula.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.


That’s exactly why I created the...

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May 20, 2025 13 mins

In this interview I chat about the completely unique and transformative experience of giving birth with Ronya Friedlander, doula and more.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy...

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May 19, 2025 20 mins

In this interview I chat about the emotional and physical power of continuous care for mothers and babies with Dina Soffer, doula and birth advocate.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.That’s exactly why I created the Gr...

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In this interview I chat about the simple truths of a mother's hands and heart in birth and breastfeeding with Valerie Milhado, doula and lactation consultant.


FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER


You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you


.That’s exactly why I created ...

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In this interview I chat about the physical and emotional puzzle of birth with Sarah Seymour, homebirth midwife.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthworker Direct...

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May 14, 2025 27 mins

In this interview I chat about how giving birth to your baby gives birth to your new identity as a mother with Jodi Stender, midwife.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies B...

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May 13, 2025 22 mins

In this interview I chat about how to plan for a better birth after a traumatic birth experience with Anna King, doula.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for you.That’s exactly why I created the Growing Happy Babies Birthworker Dir...

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In this interview I chat about the power of a balanced body with Chedvah Weitz, childbirth educator and prenatal bodyworker. Listen in to hear more about her unique way of using massage!FINDING THE RIGHT DOULA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER You're pregnant—and now begins the search: you ask your friends, your sister, your mom group… and suddenly you’ve got a list of 10+ birth workers with zero time to figure out who’s right for yo...

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