This is How We Doula It
This is How We Doula It
Edwina Koch and Nina Weaver
Welcome to This is How We Doula It! An educational bi-weekly podcast where we, Edwina Koch (Certified Birth Doula), and Nina Weaver (Postpartum Doula) welcome you into a behind the scenes look into our lives as birth workers. This podcast was born out of a desire to share, educate, and build community within the birth world and for those who are hoping to learn more about it. So come along with us as we share about the details of our adventures in doula life, and what we are learning along the way.
Self-Care as a Doula
In the Season One Finale Edwina Koch (@superdoula_) and Nina Weaver (@deeply_rooted_bond) discuss the importance of self-care as a doula. Join us as we wrap up Season One!
Jul 19, 2023
35 min
What Does a Doula Schedule Look Like?
In this episode Edwina and Nina talk about doula schedules. Labor doula schedules and Postpartum Doula schedules are very different, and throughout the episode they share the realities of this lifestyle and what they wish they would have known in the beginning. You can find Edwina on Instagram at @superdoula_ and Nina at @deeply_rooted_bond.
Jun 28, 2023
32 min
How to Find Clients as a Doula
How do you find and book clients as a doula? There are more options than you may think! Join Edwina and Nina as they explain each avenue and what worked best for them when they started out.
Jun 13, 2023
30 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Doula
In this episode Edwina and Nina talk about what it's like to be a new doula, and give tips for overcoming Imposter Syndrome.
May 31, 2023
37 min
How to Choose a Training or Certification Program
In this episode Edwina and Nina talk about different avenues for training. They discuss all the different options for education as a doula, the pros and cons of each, and their personal experience with trainings.
May 16, 2023
28 min
What Do Doulas Do?
In this episode Edwina and Nina talk about all the different aspects of their work as doulas. They discuss types of doulas, why people need doulas, what a doula does (and does not do), and the benefits of having a doula.
May 3, 2023
31 min
How Much Does a Doula Make?
In this episode Edwina and Nina discuss the financial realities of being a doula. They answer questions regarding how much doula's make, how to make wise financial decisions as a doula, and how to create financial sustainability in this work. Join them as they talk about MONEY and what they are learning as they build their businesses.
Apr 18, 2023
33 min
Should I Become a Doula?
In this premiere episode Edwina and Nina talk about what types of doulas there are, what it's like being a doula, pros/cons of the job, and things they wish someone would have told them when they were starting out.
Apr 4, 2023
29 min