Om Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Doula Talk is a podcast for parents navigating the real, often messy middle of postpartum and early parenthood.Hosted by Doula Deb, a birth, postpartum, and sleep doula with over 15 years of experience, this show offers compassionate guidance, honest conversation, and practical support for the first year and beyond. We talk about postpartum recovery, newborn care, sleep, nervous system regulation, and the emotional load that so many parents carry quietly.This isn’t about quick fixes or perfect routines. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and building steady, supportive foundations that help both parents and babies feel more regulated over time.Through solo episodes and thoughtful conversations with trusted experts, Doula Talk helps you make sense of sleep struggles, feeding questions, recovery, and the constant mental load of early parenthood, without shame, pressure, or panic.If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or deep in the exhaustion of caring for a baby, this is a place to slow down, feel less alone, and remember that you’re not doing this wrong.
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48 - Is This Just Normal… or Is It Time to Get Sleep Support? (00:07:17)
Send us a text In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb speaks directly to exhausted, overwhelmed parents caught in the cycle of sleep ...
47 - Real Emergency or Newborn Glitch? How to Know When to Head to the ER (and When to Breathe Instead) with Dr. Kailey Buller (00:36:44)
Send us a text Ever wondered if your baby’s weird noises, twitchy movements, or late-night fussing are totally normal—or something to panic about? In this week’s episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Bab...
46 - From Maiden to Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For (Guest: Anna Lundqvist) (00:36:05)
Send us a text In this deeply soulful and eye-opening episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with former midwife and The Natural Birth Podcast host Anna Lun...
Welcome to Season 2: Stability Over Perfection — A Gentle Reset for Parents (00:05:45)
Send us a text Welcome back to Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep! In this Season 2 opener, Deb invites you into a calmer, more compassionate approach to postpartum life. Instead...
45 - Why You Can’t Relax After Birth (and What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It) with Dr. Avery Champagne (00:48:13)
Send us a text 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 happ...
44 - The Realities of Traveling with a Baby (00:37:00)
Send us a text 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 y...
43 - Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt (00:10:17)
Send us a text 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 t...
42 - Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman) (00:54:36)
Send us a text 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 f...
41 - When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW) (01:04:32)
Send us a text 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,...
40 - Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave (00:12:48)
Send us a text 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...
39 - Lactation Support Without the Shame: A Conversation with Emily Ager LM, IBCLC (01:14:14)
Send us a text 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 conv...
38 - Postpartum Must-Haves: What to Buy for You (Not Just the Baby) After Birth (00:14:55)
Send us a text 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 spoi...
37 - Why Is My Newborn Crying?! Soothe with Intuition (Not Guilt) (00:15:11)
Send us a text 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 heartfel...
36 - From Bump to Baby: How Chiropractic Supports Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infants & Children (Guest: Dr. Emma Swartling from Lumos Chiropractic) (00:56:19)
Send us a text 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!) di...
35 - Movement, Mindset, and Magic—The Body Ready Birth Workshop (Guest: Adrianne Buyer) (00:51:08)
Send us a text 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...
34 - Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep (00:12:39)
Send us a text 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 r...
33 - The Hierarchy of Soothing: A Gentle Guide for Sleep-Deprived Parents (00:15:02)
Send us a text 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?” I...
32 - What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Sleep Doula (00:10:50)
Send us a text 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 spoile...
31 - How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond (Guest: Ashley Rocha, Herbalist and CEO of LadyWell) (00:33:09)
Send us a text 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 ...
30 - Monthly Doula Check-Ins: Real Support for Real Life in the First Year (00:08:08)
Send us a text 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 ...
29 - Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS and Laura Meader, LICSW) (01:04:34)
Send us a text 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 th...
28 - Relationship Changes After Baby: How to Protect Your Family Bubble in Postpartum (Guest: Angharad Hollingworth) (00:54:14)
Send us a text 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 ...
27 - Returning to Work After Baby: What Jamie Wishes She Knew (Guest: Jamie Blackall) (00:56:30)
Send us a text 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 of...
26 - In Flow: Reclaiming Your Rhythm, Redefining Productivity (Guest: Kasia Stiggelbout from In Flow Planner) (01:03:06)
Send us a text 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 j...
25 - Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (But Probably Wasn’t Told)(Guest: Dr. Mandi Murtaugh) (01:15:25)
Send us a text In this empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mandi Murtaugh to unravel the mystery of the pelvic floor — what it is, what it does, an...