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The Birth Geeks is an evidence-based conversation for birth professionals who are in it for the long game. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors tackle the topics other podcasts avoid — boundaries, burnout, business realities, and what sustainable birth work actually looks like. For doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, and nurses. Find us at thebirthgeeks.com.

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In today's episode, Robin Elise Weiss and Hillary Melchiors reflect on what it means to be a doula for five years and beyond. They dig into why so many birth doulas have short careers, what helps professionals stay in the work, and how both personal ... more

In this episode, Hillary Melchiors and Robin Elise Weiss unpack the real contents of a doula's birth bag. From the practical to the quirky, you'll hear how the items doulas carry have shifted over the course of their careers, what actually gets used ... more

The pressure to perform is so very real as a doula, and sometimes the fear is holding us back from being even better for our clients. In this episode we're getting real about why it feels so scary and how you can get over this hurdle as a doula.

Setting yourself up for a sustainable doula career is essential if you want to keep doing this work over the long term. Whether you are a birth or postpartum doula, planning ahead for more than just self-care bubble baths, can help you keep serving m... more

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Recent Guests

Kerry Makin-Byrd
Clinical psychologist and author on burnout and trauma
Episode: Rethinking Burnout: Moral Injury & Sustainable Care for Birth Workers
Lisa Vee
Birth doula and coach known as Loudmouth Lisa
Independent doula/coaching practice
Episode: Interview with Loudmouth Lisa
Maggie Runyon
Author of I Thought I Was Here to Help; nurse and obstetric care advocate
Author, Nurse
Episode: Interview with Maggie Runyon
Connie Liu
OBGYN, Gallup Indian Medical Center; rural obstetrician and advocate for Indigenous communities
Indian Health Service / Gallup Indian Medical Center
Episode: Interview with Dr. Connie Liu
Andrea Ford
Anthropologist; author of Near Birth
University of Edinburgh (current affiliation as per discussion)
Episode: Doula Power, Payment, and Policy: Insights from Andrea Ford's Anthropological Perspective
LaToshia Rouse
NICU mom, birth worker, doula, birth educator, and speaker
Independent birth professional
Episode: From NICU Mom to National Voice: LaToshia Rouse on Flexibility, Boundaries, and Birthwork That Matters
Sarah Rubin
Anthropologist; conducted fieldwork on postpartum depression in South Africa
Case Western Reserve University (historical association)
Episode: What We Miss When We Medicalize: Postpartum Depression in Global Contexts
Shanay Rocker
Birth doula and community organizer in Berlin
Independent birth professional in Berlin
Episode: Shaping Birth Experiences: Shannay Rocker on Home Births, Hospitals, and Building Doula Community
Katie Shannon
Certified nurse midwife with Chesapeake Midwifery and a focus on home birth and transfer coordination
Chesapeake Midwifery
Episode: Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon

Hosts

Robin Elise Weiss
Host of The Birth Geeks' Podcast; frequent collaborator in birth-work discussions
Hillary Melchiors
Co-host of The Birth Geeks' Podcast; leads conversations on burnout, boundaries, and sustainable practice

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Doula Diversity, Overnight Myths, and Postpartum Support with Jen Chandlee
Q: What impact do policy and licensure debates have on accessibility and quality of postpartum support?
Licensure and funding can improve safety and access but may impose limitations; the key is inclusion of doulas in policy conversations to balance access with professional autonomy and clear scopes of practice.
Doula Diversity, Overnight Myths, and Postpartum Support with Jen Chandlee
Q: How do you describe the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula in practice?
A birth doula often centers around the birth event, while a postpartum doula provides ongoing care, education, referrals, and emotional support across the weeks and months after birth, without taking over primary medical responsibilities.
Doula Diversity, Overnight Myths, and Postpartum Support with Jen Chandlee
Q: Do you feel like postpartum doula work is expanding beyond overnight care and traditional roles?
Yes, the field is expanding to include continuous, holistic support that addresses mental health, education, ergonomic safety, and family integration, not just overnight shifts or chores.
Interview with Dr. Connie Liu
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what community advocacy looks like, especially when hospital priorities clash with local needs?
I led town halls and rallies when labor and delivery services faced changes, highlighting how national policies and management decisions impact rural hospitals and patient access, with a focus on preserving patient-centered care and supporting families who need to travel for care.
Interview with Loudmouth Lisa
Q: What is your approach to pricing and selling your services?
Pricing is about more than hours or checklists; it's about delivering peace of mind, the value of which comes from emotional impact, access, and sustainable business practices to ensure long-term service to families.

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A practical, evidence-based show focused on sustainable birth work, boundaries, burnout, and the business realities of serving birth communities. Episodes frequently feature doulas, midwives, nurses, educators, and researchers who share real-world strategies for client care, policy navigation, and professional resilience. Notable strengths include candid conversations about pricing, workload boundaries, licensing and transfer workflows, and cross-cultural perspectives on birth practices, which together offer actionable guidance for practitioners seeking longevity in demanding roles. The format often blends personal narrative with expert insight, making it a compelling listen for practitioners aiming to balance compassionate care with sustai... more

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