The Sacred Role You Didn’t Know You Had, Redefining the Doula Archetype for Everyday Life

Let me ask you something: Have you ever helped a child fall asleep after a nightmare or a stomachache? Have you ever held a friend's hand as they ended a relationship? Have you ever cheered on someone as they launched a bold new idea - scared, excited, not sure if they can do it? Then... you have been a doula. I know what you are thinking - "Isn't a doula someone who helps with childbirth?" Yes. But that is only one chapter of the story. A doula is someone who walks with you through a threshold - be it birth, death, transformation, identity shift, spiritual awakening, career change - any moment where you are no longer who you were... but not yet who you are becoming.

This episode isn't just about the word "Doula." It's about the archetype. The sacred, universal role that we all carry - whether we realize it or not. Maybe you are the sister who always listened, the teacher who really saw your student, or the one in the friend group who makes everyone feel safe just by being there. Maybe you've even been your own doula - navigating the messy, beautiful in between of healing, shifting or starting over (um hello...empty nesters!!).
Today, we are pulling that word out of the delivery room and placing it back into the hands of everyday people - because guiding someone through change is sacred work. And chances are... you've already been doing it.
Welcome to Ascending Dawn Doula. Let's explore the role you didn't know you had!
Watch: https://youtu.be/7z-Q-iLKHaQ