ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast
The ToRAISE Questions podcast offers thoughtful, unfiltered conversations for doulas and birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, elevate their practice, and uphold the integrity of birth work.
Each episode features insights from experienced professionals in the field, helping you grow with intention and purpose.
Questions, feedback, show ideas, want to be a guest?!
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Podcasting since 2014 • 103 episodes
ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast
Latest Episodes
Back to Back and Overlapping Births: How to Navigate a "Birth Bender"... Episode 124
😅 What happens when you’re called to two births at the same time—or you’ve just walked out of one birth and another client needs you? It’s one of the most stressful and tender realities of doula life… and one we don’t talk about enough.<...
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Episode 124
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Finding Your Path: A New Doula’s Journey from Retreat to Real Life with Rae Thweat... Episode 123
🕊️ Connection, creativity, and community — plus the best food ever. Rae’s story will leave you inspired to slow down, fill your cup, and do the work you love.Watch the full video version here: https://youtu.be/kC_J5nNxzDMIn...
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Episode 123
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A New Kind of Doula Training... Episode 122
🌿 Melanie Russell is back with big news: ToLABOR’s brand-new Combo Doula Training + Retreat has arrived!Watch the full video version here: https://youtu.be/kdZoxtDIT9QThis unique approach to doula education goes beyo...
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Episode 122
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We're Back!!... Episode 121
🎙️ Melanie Russell is back in the studio — and it feels so good!Watch the full video version here: https://youtu.be/8l6T131Q4tIAfter an 8 year hiatus, the ToRAISE Questions Doula podcast returns with fresh energy and a whol...
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Episode 121
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When Your Client is Also Your Sister... Episode 120
Thérèse spends time talking to Valerie Drews who is a birth doula in the Chicago area (http://www.sacred-pregnancy.com/ ),about her experience being a doula for her sister's births. Is it hard to stay in the role as doula when you are also a fa...
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