What the fuck are we doing?? Trauma begins at birth and is passed down. We are groomed as little girls to be ‘good’ and not question. Then we’re told that sex, blood and genitals are ‘evil’ We’re shamed for our menstruation (literally the blood of all life)...
Hey beautiful birthworker,Is your sacred business and soul work just a hobby for you?Or do you have big dreams and plans to really grow in this work?When you and your business grow, you get to support more people as well as yourself...
“Should I shadow an experienced doula/birthworker” This is a question I have seen and get asked a lot! Heck, I think I even asked it when I was first starting because I came from midwifery where we were expected to shadow and learn from others more...
One common challenge facing new Doulas is when they suddenly feel in over their head and aren’t sure how to navigate the complexities of a situation. While I share in depth the process in which to handle these situations with my students in my Thrive...
Self care (which has become quite the ‘buzz’ word) is far more than bubble baths and green smoothies. Self care is in addition to self love; a gentle way to love and protect yourself in this harsh world without dogma or pressure. As soon as...
Have you ever wondered why it feels sooooo good to hang out with some of your closest girlfriends? Why sometimes we crave time with other women? Why, even when we feel like being with other women is ‘too hard’ or ‘too competitive’, there is still...
From the full moon in March to the full moon in June, for an entire 12 weeks I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of holding space and offering my unique wisdom to a group of the most incredible Doulas. This group...
One full lunar cycle ago I spent an entire week soaking up the incredible magic of my teacher Jane Hardwicke Collings and the transcendent energy of a group of the most incredible women. I am only just returning back to this earthly plane after reintegrating...
Do you feel anxious as winter looms? Do you struggle with the cold and wish you didn't have to get out of bed in winter? Do you feel hopeless and heavy wishing for summmer? Maybe you avoid winter and travel for an endless summer all...
Too often I see people using their gratitude as a way to hide away from what they really want. To allow others to keep them small and not speak up for what they really want because they “should be grateful for everything...