Ask the Doulas Podcast
Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, sleep consultants, and mental health professionals. You will learn practical strategies for a healthy pregnancy, birth planning, postpartum recovery, newborn sleep, breastfeeding, nutrition, self-care, and maternal mental health. Every episode is designed to help you feel confident and supported from conception through the first year. What You Will Learn on Ask the Doulas: • How to prepare for pregnancy, labor, and birth • Tips for reducing anxiety during pregnancy • How to create a birth plan that aligns with your goals • Postpartum recovery essentials • Breastfeeding and lactation support • Newborn sleep foundations and gentle routines • Nutrition and hydration during pregnancy and postpartum • Navigating maternity leave and returning to work • Recognizing and managing postpartum depression • Ways to bring more balance, rest, and confidence into early parenthood Meet Your Hosts: Kristin Revere, MM, CED, NCS, is a birth doula, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and childbirth educator who founded Gold Coast Doulas after experiencing the positive impact of doula support in her own pregnancies. Alyssa Veneklase, CED-PIC, NCS, is a certified sleep consultant, postpartum doula, bed rest doula, and parent educator who supports families in creating healthy sleep habits and smoother newborn transitions. With over 23 years of combined experience, Kristin and Alyssa provide compassionate, judgment-free guidance that feels like a conversation with trusted friends who understand the journey of pregnancy and early parenting. If you are looking for trusted doula advice, pregnancy education, or newborn care tips, this podcast offers the expert support you need. Listen to Ask the Doulas on your favorite podcast app. Explore their online birth and baby prep course at thebecomingcourse.com/join. Read their book Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby in print, Kindle, or audiobook at supportedbook.com. .
Episodes
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere, founder and CEO of Gold Coast Doulas, explores how doulas can offer calm, confident support during labor inductions. Kristin breaks down what to expect when an induction is recommended, from the different medical methods to the emotional journey that often comes with it. She shares how doulas help families prepare, navigate the hospital environment, and stay...
Doula Business Structures Explained: What Families and Professionals Should Know with Kristin Revere
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo practices, partnerships, collectives, and agencies. This episode is a valuable resource for families who are deciding which model of care best fits their needs, as well as for birth and baby professionals who are considering various business...
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or postpartum. Whether you’re a partner wondering how a doula fits in, or a parent curious about building your birth and postpartum team, this episode will give you a new perspective on teamwork, trust, and shared support
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Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one? In this solo episode, host Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores whether firsthand experience receiving doula support shapes empathy, perspective, and practice. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on what makes a doula truly great, exploring the combination of lived experience, education, and a willingness to learn.
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In this insightful episode of Ask the Doulas, we sit down with Jackie Viscusi, an experienced pediatric sleep consultant with Gold Coast Doulas, to explore the intersection of infant sleep and maternal mental health. Jackie shares compassionate, evidence-based guidance on understanding baby sleep patterns, supporting healthy sleep habits, and caring for your own emotional well-being during the postpartum period.
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In this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with Tirza Jova, CEO and founder of Milk by Mom, to explore the growing trend of freeze-drying breast milk. Tirza shares how her innovative service helps families preserve their milk safely and conveniently—reducing waste, saving freezer space, and providing peace of mind for travel or long-term storage.
We dive into how the freeze-drying process w...
In this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, we’re joined by Kristin Morter, a Certified Elite Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Consultant, for a clear and reassuring look at what really happens during your hospital postpartum stay. Kristin walks us through the typical timeline from immediate recovery and newborn assessments to feeding support, rest, and those first big milestones. Kristin has as a hospital ...
In this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, we talk with Jackie Viscusi, infant and toddler sleep specialist with Gold Coast Doulas, about navigating sleep challenges during the busy holiday season. Jacki shares practical tips for maintaining routines while traveling, managing family gatherings, and setting realistic expectations when schedules are disrupted. Whether you’re staying local or heading out of town, thi...
In this special solo episode of Ask the Doulas, co-host and Gold Coast Doulas CEO Kristin Revere explores an important question: Does experience really matter when hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Kristin shares her insights on what families should truly consider when choosing doula support—beyond years in the field. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on training, personality fit, intuition, and the many ways a d...
In this enlightening episode of Ask the Doulas podcast, we explore postpartum traditions through an Ayurvedic lens with Christine Eck, Founder and Director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. Christine shares why the sacred window—the first 42 days after birth—is such a vital time for healing, bonding, and transformation. We discuss how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom aligns beautifully with modern postpartum care, and ...
Ever wonder how early you can really find out your baby’s gender — and which tests you can trust? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we talk with Dr. Dallas Reed, an OBGYN and Chief of Genetics for Tufts Medicine, who also serves as a medical advisor for SneakPeek, the at-home fetal sex test that’s accurate as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
Dr. Reed helps demystify the science behind early gender prediction and prena...
Ever woken up drenched and wondering if you’ll ever sleep comfortably again? You’re not alone. In this candid episode of Ask the Doulas, we dive into the all-too-common struggle of postpartum night sweats, sharing our own experiences and giving some tips for relief.
We’re joined by Jackie Hutson, founder of Piper & Mint, a brand redefining postpartum comfort with mint-infused, sweat-wicking luxury pajamas designed ...
Kristin Revere and Dr. Frances Conti-Ramsden discuss blood pressure and heart health in pregnancy in this important episode of Ask the Doulas podcast. Dr. Conti-Ramsden also touches on the potential for digital health tools and AI to be used in antenatal and postnatal care. She is the director of MEGI Health.
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Kristin Revere and Brittney Ellers discuss the pelvic floor connection pre-conception in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. She also discusses when to begin pelvic floor physical therapy and describes what that would look like in pregnancy, postpartum, and pre-conception.
Brittney is a Holistic Pelvic Physical Therapist and Owner of Being Better.
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Kristin Revere and Sarah Harmon, CEO of The School of MOM touch on everything from mothering ourselves to the mental load in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Sarah also discusses mindfulness and self-compassion.
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Kristin Revere and LaVita Brown discuss the day in the life of a daytime and overnight doula. LaVita shares multiple examples of what her days look supporting families in West Michigan.
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In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas podcast, Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas shares her thoughts on the role of a birth and postpartum doula.
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Giving Back and Engaging with the Community with Dr. Annie Bishop of Rise Wellness Chiropractic. Kristin Revere and Dr. Annie Biship discuss the importance of giving back and engaging with the community as a small business. They are partnering once again for the Gold Coast Doulas' 10th Annual Diaper Drive.
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The importance of community in early parenthood with Jessica Hill. Jessica Hill is the founder of The Parent Collective, a national network of prenatal education classes designed to equip expectant parents with both practical knowledge and a lasting community.
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Margo Lowy is the author of Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood. Kristin Revere and Margo Lowy discuss the importance of understanding that conflicting emotions don’t diminish a mother’s love but can instead be a source of learning and growth.
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