Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
FaktaFor unge lyttereHelseWelcome 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.
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- 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, 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 depression,” but anxiety and OCD symptoms get swept under the rug. De...
- 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 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, and coaching her husband through baby care via text—only to ...
- 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 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, and completely free of shame. They tackle the myths and “sh...
- 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 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 listeners through a doula-approved list of postpartum essentials th...
- 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 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 shares her step-by-step checklist to decode baby cries, while...
- 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!) 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 episode is packed with aha moments. Dr. Emma breaks down the mag...
- 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 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. ✨ Here’s what we cover: Why birth is not just a physical even...
- 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 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 adviceWhat intuition really looks like in the sleep space (spoiler: it’s not about knowing everything, it’s about noticing and respo...
- 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?” 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 families from full-contact sleep support to more independen...
- 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 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 crumbs). Deb walks listeners through every step of her personal...
- 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 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 mainstream medicine. What started as personal healing became Ladywel...
- 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 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’re a lifeline for exhausted, overwhelmed, and over-Googled pa...
- 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 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 looks like after baby. Together, they pull back the curtain ...
- 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 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. This conversation offers a raw and real look at why becoming...
- 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 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 the hard decision to leave her traditional teaching job for a more ...
- 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 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 body’s natural energy shifts — even in the postpartum haze. T...
- 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, and why it’s essential to understand before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Mandi shares her own journey into pelvic health, dispels common myths (spoiler: kegels aren’t always the answer!), and dives into the emotional and energetic layers of postpartum healing. From why you might be leaking uri...
- 24 - Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys (Guest - Beth James & Ellie Jimenez) (00:38:47)
Send us a text In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb takes listeners on a powerful storytelling journey straight from sunny Oahu, where she’s joined by her best friend Beth—and a very special guest: her daughter Ellie. First, Deb shares the intimate story of Ellie’s home birth, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to labor with a sick toddler, a flu-stricken partner, and a birth tub that just...
- 23 - Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and the Power of Myofunctional Therapy (Guest: Brittany Hageman from Coastal Myofunctional Speech Therapy) (01:03:52)
Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Brittany Hageman, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist who specializes in myofunctional and oral motor therapy from infancy through adulthood. With over a decade of clinical experience—and personal experience navigating tongue ties with both her children and herself—Brittany brings deep insight, clinical expertise, and heartfelt empathy to a conversation that every parent needs to hea...
- 22 - Holistic Approaches to Postpartum Recovery: Blending Traditional and Modern Practices (00:10:56)
Send us a text Are you really prepared for postpartum recovery? Or are you just hoping for the best? Because let me tell you—postpartum isn’t just about “bouncing back” (ugh, I hate that phrase). It’s about healing, support, and care—things many cultures around the world prioritize way better than we do. After years of working with families and studying global postpartum traditions, I’ve seen firsthand that the best recoveries happen when we mix the wisdom of the past with the knowledge of to...
- 21 - Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps! (00:18:57)
Send us a text Why Postpartum Recovery Needs More Attention (And How to Do It Right!) Most new parents spend all their time preparing for birth, but what about after birth? The exhaustion, the physical recovery, the “why does my body feel like I ran a marathon while also being hit by a truck” phase—yeah, that part. In this episode of Doula Talk, Deb is bringing back a must-listen episode from her previous podcast, The Birth and Baby Podcast, because postpartum recovery does not get enough att...
- 20 - Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Guest: Renee Beebe, IBCLC) (01:00:56)
Send us a text Feeding a newborn is supposed to be natural, right? So why does it sometimes feel like an Olympic-level challenge? In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb sits down with IBCLC and lactation expert Renee Beebe to unravel the mystery of tongue ties—one of the most misunderstood (and misdiagnosed) feeding issues parents face. With nearly 30 years of experience, Renee breaks down everything parents really need to know about tongue and ...
- 19 - Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter for Your Baby and Your Peace of Mind (Guest: Carissa Guiley, M.S., CCC SLP, CLC) (00:49:32)
Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb interviews Carissa Guiley, founder of Nourished Feeding Therapy, to pull back the curtain on the complex and often misunderstood world of infant feeding challenges. Carissa, a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor, brings her professional expertise and deeply personal journey as a parent navigating NICU stays, tongue ties, and bottle refusal to the conversa...
- 18 - Preparing for Postpartum – The Five Essentials Every Mom Needs (00:15:39)
Send us a text Every new parent dreams of a smooth, supported postpartum experience—but let’s be real, without a plan, it can feel like survival mode. In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb lays out the five absolute must-haves every parent needs to thrive in those early weeks. She’s not talking about fancy baby gear or the latest parenting trends—this is about real, evidence-based essentials that make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and ac...
- 17 - The Ultimate Guide to Building a Prepared Parenthood (00:10:36)
Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb pulls back the curtain on what preparing for parenthood really looks like—and spoiler alert, it’s about way more than picking out cute onesies and designing the perfect nursery. Deb dives deep into the parts of parenting most people forget to plan for: postpartum recovery, emotional connection, your circle of support, day-to-day logistics, and newborn prep. With her signature blend of warmth and no...